Gran Turismo 4

After a series of false starts, PS2's flagship racer finally revs up to the line. Speedsters will lament the absence of an online mode but will cheer the more than 650 real-world cars and the 50-plus tracks. (PS2, Dec. 14)

THE NEXT SMALL THING

Sporting double-barrel screens, wireless multiplayer capability, and voice recognition, Nintendo's new handheld platform, the DS, is light-years beyond its popular Game Boy. The launch-season titles (which include Super Mario 64 DS, Spider-Man 2, and the Sims spin-off, The Urbz) prove the twin screens are more than just a gimmick. (Nov. 21)


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