N is for ... Multimedia?

Nokia created a new brand in the N-series to emphasise just how clever its new phones would be. You've got the forthcoming N91, a wannabe iPod killer handset with a hard drive for music playback, and the also-forthcoming N90, which has a high-quality lens to go with its two-megapixel camera.

Then there's the now-available N70, somewhat the runt of the N-series but still a classy successor to the excellent 6680, but this time with a 2MP camera. At €550 without contract (contract version coming soon), it's not cheap but it's a fine premium phone. See today's paper for the full review.

In games, Battlefield 2: Special Forces (PC) shifts the shooter further away from vehicular mayhem and more towards Rainbow Six-style close-quarters squad combat. Lord of the Rings: Tactics ekes more mileage out of the Tolkien franchise, bringing enjoyable turn-based combat to the PSP. And Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (PS2) wheels out the skating schtick one more time - veterans will get bored quickly but noobs should love it.