Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Ratchet & Clank, PS2 (SCEE) £39.99
This is a beauty of a game packed with lots of humour and the sort of thud and blunder action you don't find in big PS2 titles any more. It's a familiar platform-based cartoon quest, but the gaping backdrops, animation and enormous weapons give it bundles of charm and originality. This game gives the PS2 a title to rival Nintendo's Mario Sunshine.
****
Dancing Stage: Party Edition PS2 (Konami) £29.99
Many people will be familiar with the Dancing Stage series, which needs a special mat with sensors to bring the arcade game into your sitting room. This new edition brings the song list right up to date, with Kylie and S Club numbers to strut your stuff to. The two-player mode has been beefed up significantly, but this really is a one-trick pony.
**
Yoshi's Island GBA (Nintendo) £29.99
Once again Nintendo platform proves that it knows best what works well on its little machine. Yoshi's Island is yet a third import of a SNES classic, but it makes the transition brilliantly. The gameplay suits the GBA perfectly, and the graphics represent the peak of 2D creativity and quality. A Christmas must.
*****
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments