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Modern Combat: Domination is incredible value for money at only £6.50 (Playstation Plus members can purchase for a reduced price). Set across a 5 different maps, this is an online FPS which sits nicely between COD and Medal of Honor. There are the usual array of modes, Deathmatch (Free for All); Team Deathmatch; Domination; Escorting; and Boom for Bust. The maps feel and look great, have good texture and lighting and it all moves smoothly. Each round you start with a certain amount of cash. From there you're able to buy your choice of loadout to start the round with. Straight out the box you're given the option of an MP5 or Shotgun as your main weapon, with a pistol as standard for your side. After picking your weapons you'll to decide how to spend the cash you're left over on grenades and armour. The whole process is simple and feels similar to the loadout screens in MAG. If you're successful in stringing a killstreak together you're rewarded with more cash which means when you next spawn you can purchase improved weapons, more grenades and stronger armour. Within each section is the option to upgrade each item to your own specifications. It gives it a certain depth while still keeping to it's roots of being a simple and straightforward shooter. The game is also compatible with Move. It's fair to say motion control is still in its infancy and I must admit the regular dualshock controller (which has COD config as standard) feels more at home than the Move one, however once you get used to the sensitivity (I turned mine right down which helped massively!), you can get in a rythmn and it's definitely enjoyable. The only slight **** I've come across are a little lag and filling the teams full of CPU players. The majority of times the game runs very well, however I have had a few episodes of aiming down the sights and firing from only 10meters away only for the bullets to miraculously pass straight through the target. Next thing the guy jumps halfway across the screen and has planted a clip right between your eyes. Thankfully this is few and far between. With regards to the CPU players, they're particularly easy to mow down. If you're looking for an easy run you can go to the quick play menu and usually find a game which only has one or two "real" people playing, the rest are bots which add to your overall XP greatly. If you want to experience a bit more pace and tactics though I would suggest jumping straight in and find the first game available. All modes and levels excellent so you won't go wrong. Altogether this is a surprising little beauty. Easily the best buy on the PSN and equal to (if not better) than the majority of shooter DLC's which cost more. At the very least you should download the 45min trial to get a taste and see for yourself. Happy shooting!

Pixeljunk Monsters is easily one of the most addictive co-op games available in the console market. It seamlessly blends the ease of simple controls with devilishly "just one more try" addictive gameplay. I can guarantee that you'll spend a very many hours attempting to "rainbow" every level! For those who enjoy a little more competition, your scores can uploaded via the PSN to a Global Leaderboard to show off and gives it that extra layer. A welcome addition to any gamers collection, whether hard core or casual. Well done Pixeljunk!