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CNET.com.au's Top Games for September

We spent a lot of time with Nintendo and Sony's portable systems during the month of September, and it shows -- three of our top four games picks for the month are handheld titles.

Randolph Ramsay
Randolph was previously a member of the CNET Australia team and now works for Gamespot.
Randolph Ramsay
2 min read

We spent a lot of time with Nintendo and Sony's portable systems during the month of September, and it shows -- three of our top four games picks for the month are handheld titles.


Awww, look at the cute puppy. Nintendogs look set to be one of this year's top selling games.

The big news last month, of course, was the long awaited launch of the Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable). The PSP's healthy list of launch games certainly contained some gems, with two of our favourites being racing titles. Ridge Racer is a real looker, and is an ideal 'show-off' title for those wanting to showcase the graphic capabilities of their new PSP. V8 Supercars Australia 2 is an excellent port of last year's console racing title, and looks almost as good. Plus it has all of the licensed drivers and tracks from Australia's V8 Supercars series, so it's a must have for local racing fans.

Nintendo wasn't about to be outshined, however, with the company releasing what's sure to be one of the biggest hits this year -- Nintendogs. Nintendogs is cute, fun and quite addictive -- having a virtual pet hasn't been this fun since the Tamagotchi craze of the '90s.

But cuteness aside, we here at CNET.com.au managed to work out a lot of our aggression by playing the latest superhero game to hit consoles -- The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. This Hulk game really makes you feel as if you're the big green guy, with the ability to do almost anything in the game world.

What was your favourite game for September? Was there any game you thought failed to live up to expectation? Tell us your thoughts at cnet@cnet.com.au.

CNET.com.au's top games for September

  
Nintendogs
Nintendo DS
This simulation is a satisfying virtual pet game with mass appeal that reaches beyond the average gamer.
Click here for the full review.
  
  
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Xbox, PS2, GameCube
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction is a top notch action game that successfully captures the essence of its title character. Minor AI issues aside, it's an excellent choice if wholesale destruction is your cup of tea.
Click here for the full review.
  
  
V8 Supercars Australia 2
PSP
V8 Supercars Australia 2 has successfully made the jump from console to PSP, and is one of the must have racers for the handheld, particularly for Australian racing fans.
Click here for the full review.
  
  
Ridge Racer
PSP
Let's face it -- after plonking down AU$400 for your new PSP, you'll want a game that'll dazzle your friends and make them worship you for being the savvy early adopter that you are. In that regard, Ridge Racer is one of the best early purchases you can make.
Click here for the full review.
  
  

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