Child's play

Keep the children busy during the festive season with a selection of some of 2007's best games for kids.

Buzz! Junior series (PS2)

There's more to Buzz! than quiz games. The Buzz! Junior series of games, now covering the universal themes of monkeys, robots and monsters, are brilliantly fun collections of games that the whole family can enjoy, from toddlers right up to gran and granddad. Whether you're trying to avoid a gorilla spotting your monkey farting in a bath, playing along with a giant drumming octopus, or wrapping up mummies with a cast of mischievous monsters, Buzz! Junior is fun for the whole family.

Ratatouille (PS2, PS3, PSP)

Based on the smash-hit Pixar film of the same name, Ratatouille sees you take control of Remy, a Parisian rat who longs to be a world-class chef. Packed with humour, fun and great platforming action, Ratatouille captures the spirit of one of 2007's best films, as well as providing hours of fun for gamers of all ages.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PS2, PS3, PSP)

There are few out there, young or old, that don't like the adventures of boy wizard Harry Potter, and the latest game to feature his adventures certainly doesn't disappoint. The PlayStation 3 version even allows you to cast spells using the SIXAXIS Wireless Controller, meaning this is the closet you can get to being Harry without jumping aboard the Hogwarts Express.

EyeToy Play: Astro Zoo (PS2)

EyeToy Play: Astro Zoo gives you the chance to have fun rounding up a whole host of wild and wonderful animals in an intergalactic space zoo, using the EyeToy USB camera to put yourself in the picture. With 60 animal-tastic games for up to two players, EyeToy Play: Astro Zoo is perfect for kids who like to let their imaginations run wild.

Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (PSP)

Currently wowing the next generation with Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction on PlayStation 3, Ratchet and Clank's last adventure on PSP was a triumph, and certainly one of the most fun things you can have to occupy you once the presents have been opened and the turkey's eaten. Featuring a whole host of new weapons, enemies and worlds, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters is a must-have for kids this Christmas.

Toy Home (PS3)

Last but not least, another one for the whole family. Toy Home, the new racing game on PlayStation Network uses the SIXAXIS Wireless Controller to guide your clockwork car around a playroom full of fun obstacles and bonuses to collect. Available at a bargain price from PlayStation Store (PS3), this is guaranteed to keep the little ones entertained over the festive season.