WHAT'S THE STORY? Perennial bat and ball sim from EA, letting you enjoy the gentlemanly sport while getting bladdered on cans of bitter from the comfort of your own home.

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING: Tricky but playable cricket game, featuring club and international sides, TV-style presentation, and real-time five day test matches for absolute masochists.

PLAYS LIKE: Cricket 2004.

FOR: People who now how to bat properly (because we were a bit crap at it, to be honest).

GALLERY: Click on the right-hand image.