A spot of light entertainment is proffered by the 'Acceleration Suit', whose power charges gradually with kills, releasing a burst of speed and increased firepower for a few seconds. You don't really need it, though. In fact, you don't really need anything on offer here at all. If your progeny are really screaming for a slice of the playground kudos, then get them a copy of Viva Pinata and Sellotape a generic action figure to the front of it. They'll thank you for it later.
G.I. Joe Arcade. On this week's Arcade Corner, Shacknews takes a look at G.I. Joe Arcade, a cabinet released well after the cartoon's cancellation
MEGamers writes: "Guns, explosions, testosterone, and bad guys – these are the only things that come to mind when I think of the cartoon "G.I.Joe". Having watched that show during my younger years, I was excited when a movie based on the franchise came to cinemas this year. Sadly, the movie turned out to be a complete waste of time and an over-the-top production of a much cherished show. So naturally when the video game was released, I wasn't expecting anything great either, and sure enough I had little joy playing this title."
Gamez writes: "Yo Joe! Your mission is as follows: walking through a dozen levels in four different environments, shooting at anything loose and stuck it to the end and try to keep up. Small tip: take your finger off the trigger any time."