VIDEO GAMES

Codename Eagle HHHHH

PC CD-ROM Life in the secret service is an arduous and intricate one, filled with peril at every turn. Codename Eagle, by Take 2 Interactive, casts you as Red, a member of the secret covert team, Shadow Command. It is your job to complete the 12 set missions in this gorgeous first-person-perspective shoot-'em-up. With amazing realism, and incredible attention to detail, to play it is to live it.

Take 2, out now, pounds 29.99

Ronaldo V-Football HHHH

Gameboy Colour Soccer games are few and far between on the Gameboy. But, thanks to Infogrames, Ronaldo V-Football should fill the void with ease. This new, hand-held football title offers six game modes to choose from, such as practice, cup or Ronaldo Cup modes. With the emphasis on gameplay, the action may not look pretty, but its fast-pace and playability should endear it to many.

Infogrames, out now, pounds 24.99

Grand Theft Auto 2 HHHHH

PC CD-ROM Rated 18, this controversial game of crime has hit the shelves in time for Christmas. As in the original, players must search for work as freelance mobsters, but to gain employment they must first earn respect by committing crimes. In this superior sequel there are more guns, more cars, more explosions and new, improved graphics. Just make sure you don't cross the wrong person.

Take 2, out now, pounds 29.99

WCW Mayhem HHHH

PlayStation The battle for ratings between WWF and WCW has moved from the TV to computer games. In WCW Mayhem you can take to the ring with more than 50 of the most popular WCW wrestlers, such as Hollywood Hogan and Randy Savage. As well as big names, there are big moves to pull off, and thanks to the simple control system, the action is easy to get to grips with.

Electronic Arts, out now, pounds 34.99