Wednesday Web Wonders

Three sites reviewed by The Metro, re-reviewed by me 24 hours later :)

http://www.friv.com/

The Metro says: "Online games are ideal when you need a break from work. This site with it's quick and simple layout, offers a variety of different genres and the quality is decent. No need to become a member first; just start playing."

John says: "This is plain and simple a whole load of games in one place. They're pretty good, a personal highlight: Sushi Cat."

Official verdict: "What's not to like, thumbs up."

http://console.fm/

The Metro says: "console.fm is a new music streaming service mainly specialising in electronic music. There are 22 different styles available across such channels as chillout, electro house, indie house, and nu disco. The music comes from established and independent artists including Deadmau5, who have uploaded their tracks via SoundCloud. Twitter users can interact through the chat facility while still listening to their favourite genre."

John says: "This seems good at first, lots of free music. However the genres on the left are a bit misleading, it seems that if it's not dance music then it's 20 years out of date and the quality's not great."

Official verdict: "Disappointing."

http://www.mplayr.com/

The Metro says: "Listen to the latest songs from Britain, the US and iTunes music charts on this site. Users can stream the latest hits for free and can create a playlist using songs from the music archive. You have to sign in via your Facebook account to get unrestricted access to the site but you can still listen to songs if you don't have an account."

John says: "This is another free music player but unlike console the quality is much better."

Official verdict: "Proper bo I tell thee"

http://www.colourdna.com/

The Metro says: "When you discover something you love you want to tell as many people as possible. This site can help you do that. Whatever your passion may be, you can share it with people from around the world. The site uses colour to help you find things that will interest you. Once you sign up, you enter your favourite colour and the site gets an insight of you based on that and the associations of other people who have chosen that colour."

John says: "The site is still undergoing beta testing so I've no idea if it's any good or not."

Official verdict: "Timewasting bawbags"

Overall verdict: No bad, no bad.