F1 2000 Sony PlayStation £29.99
Although there are many driving games, those that simulate Formula One racing fare better than most. This latest edition of the game comes from the ever-competent EA Sports. With pit-to-car radio commentary, full car set options, and the usual championship, quick race and time trial modes, all seems in order. Also, the drivers, teams and tracks reflect this year's championship, not last year's.
Rescue Shot Sony PlayStation £29.99
BO is a naive young character. Oblivious to any danger that might lie ahead he would be doomed in minutes without you and your light gun. You are required to shoot at the rocks, bombs and other missiles that are heading his way. The light gun and the feeling of being Bo's protector will undoubtedly appeal to young players.
Extras for the "real life" sim, The Sims are available at www.thesims.com. Registered owners of the game can download different clothes or household objects for their sims: moose heads, wall lights, slot machines and party balloons are all available. You can also download new living structures for your sims to live in, including a replica of the White House.
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (www.interactive.org) recently awarded The Sims the Game of the Year award. Console Game of the Year went to Soul Calibur (Sega Dreamcast), and Age Of Empires II: Age Of Kings was PC Game of the Year. There were 29 different categories in all. Other console winners were: Crazy Taxi, Dreamcast (Best Action); Final Fantasy VII, PlayStation (Adventure/Role Playing); Star Wars, Episode One, Racer (Racing); and Knockout Kings 2000 (Sports Game). Other PC winners included: Half Life, Opposing Force (Best Action); Asherson's Call (Adventure/ Roleplaying); FIFA 2000 (Sports); and Microsoft Flight Sim 2000 (Best Simulation).