iMac halfway to a Media Center

Though it seems a logical step, Apple has steadfastly avoided going the Windows Media Center route of incorporating a TV tuner into its computers (though it did give it a whirl several years ago in its Performa range).

With the latest iMac, however, Apple takes some baby steps into home-entertainment hub territory. With some software called Front Row, the iMac can be controlled using a remote control - but only in a limited capacity, to play music, videos and photos. Apple has also built in a webcam (instead of making it a €150 extra).

Read the full review in today's paper.

In games, the unorthodox 360 launch title is Condemned, a survival-horror effort which takes full advantage of the new console's graphical horsepower but which offers only conventional gameplay. Gripshift (PSP) is an unusual puzzler/racer combo whose just-one-more-go approach needs a lot of patience. WRC: Rally Evolved (PS2) ditches the trademark lengthy stages but compensates with increased realism all round. Finally, From Russia With Love (PS2/Xbox) is a typical EA effort - all gloss (including voice work by Sean Connery) but lacking in challenge.