Na-na to the Nano

Sony's been way behind the 8-ball on the portable music front since blindsided by the iPod. Every effort shows something worthy but the whole package never gels. Its new Video Walkman (the NW-800 series) certainly has the Nano licked on several fronts, notably the largish screen. Inevitably, though, it's let down by the godawful SonicStage software and the price. Read the full Video Walkman review in today's paper.

In games, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. (PC) emerges from development hell (six years in the making) as a likeable mutant, a hybrid shooter/RPG-lite centred on the Chernobyl explosion. Burnout Dominator (PS2) tries for last one gasp with an old formula of dangerous racing that might satisfy fans unwilling to wait for the next generation.

TMNT (360, PC, PS2) won't win any awards but won't be nominated for worst turtle-related movie tie-in either. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 hits the PS3 with nothing new to show for its extra few months' wait after the 360 version - good golf but no surprises.