Thu, 2 Sep, 10
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Meet The Robinsons | £5.35/£5.39 | 365 Games | XBox 360 & Wii

Meet The Robinsons | £5.35/£5.39 | 365 Games | XBox 360 & Wii

  • What: Meet The Robinsons
  • Current Price: £5.35 | £5.39
  • Where: 365 Games
  • Platforms & Price Comparisons: XBox 360 | Wii

It’s a kid’s movie tie-in based on the 2007 animated Disney film about future family The Robinsons. As film tie-ins go, it’s not all that bad, thanks mostly to the way it nicks ideas from games like Zelda, Tomb Raider and Jak & Daxter. There’s loads to do here with an interesting enough mix of dungeon crawling and puzzle solving and lots of different, fun gadgets to collect. There’s some decent voice acting work on show but sadly the graphics don’t match up. Furthermore, the puzzles and combat are both just a bit too easy. So, it’s not a game that will change lives but at this price Meet The Robinsons might be worth picking up if you’ve got kids. Thanks to Mire Mare at Hotukdeals!

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Thu, 2 Sep, 10
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Singularity | £17.99 | HMV | XBox 360

Singularity | £17.99 | HMV | XBox 360

  • What: Singularity
  • Current Price: £17.99
  • Where: HMV
  • Platform & Price Comparisons: XBox 360
  • Our Review: Singularity

The level of exposure that Singularity has received simply doesn’t match up to how fun it is. With a fairly derivative but entertaining plot and gameplay elements pinched from all over the gaming world, you are bound to have a good time with this game. It’s a bit disappointing visually and liberally sprinkled with glitches but the combat makes up for this. It’s very entertaining and solid and certainly appealing to gore porn fans like myself. Considering how new this game is, it’s impressive to see it available at this price already and well worth grabbing before HMV change their minds. Thanks to scott_w_1981 at Hotukdeals!

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Thu, 2 Sep, 10
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Football Manager 2010 | £6.00 | Direct2Drive | PC

Football Manager 2010 | £6.00 | Direct2Drive | PC
  • What: Football Manager 2010
  • Current Price: £6.00
  • Where: Direct 2 Drive
  • Platforms & Price Comparison: PC

If you don’t mind missing out on the DVD case and physical copy, Direct2Drive are currently the cheapest way of grabbing SEGA’s magnificent footy management sim. Football Manager 2010 raises the bar by providing deep yet accessible tactics, a massive stats database and an attractive 3D game engine. Designing your own team populated by your mates and favourite celebrities is always good for a laugh, and the level of polish this time around is absolutely staggering. Whilst I’m a little loathe to publish this deal due to the genuine dangers of FM addiction, this is a corking way to ruin your life for a while. At least, until the sequel comes out this December. Thanks to Andy1212 at Hot UK Deals.

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Thu, 2 Sep, 10
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Penumbra Collection | £5.39| GamersGate | PC

Penumbra Collection | £5.39| GamersGate | PC
  • What: Penumbra Collection game
  • Current Price: £5.39
  • Where: GamersGate
  • Platforms & Price Comparison: PC

True horror is best expressed through a first person perspective. It’s all well and good to watch bad things happen to someone else, but the Penumbra collection throws you into a genuinely creepy setting and pits your wits against fiendish puzzles, horrifying foes and psychological mindgames. This collection contains both the first and second game as well as an expansion pack; providing a lengthy and genuinely frightening experience for a bargain price (though each individual game is fairly short). The combat system is a little finnicky, but an intricate story helps to keep your mind on the twists and turns rather than Penumbra’s few shortcomings. Recommended for true horror fans, as well as puzzle fanatics who crave something a little different. Thanks to Musicrab at Hot UK Deals

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Thu, 2 Sep, 10
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Metroid: Other M | £29.85 | ShopTo | Wii

Metroid: Other M | £29.85 | ShopTo | Wii
  • What: Metroid: Other M game preorder
  • Current Price: £29.85
  • Where: ShopTo
  • Platforms & Price Comparison: Wii

Team Ninja’s take on the Metroid universe will be hitting shelves tomorrow, but there’s enough time to take advantage of ShopTo’s preorder price. Metroid: Other M has been receiving some excellent reviews, with critics enjoying the side scrolling roots and Samus’ brutal finishing moves. However, Other M’s storyline sees Samus teaming up with some truly annoying soliders and even blithely taking orders from a douchebag that doesn’t let her use all her weapons from the getgo. It’s a reasonable explanation for skill progression, but genuine fans are going to balk at some of the characterisation on show this time around. The eyepopping Wii graphics and fluid gameplay, on the other hand, will tear even staunch superfans away from their message boards.

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Thu, 2 Sep, 10
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Jonathan Lester

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Mafia 2 | £31.85 | Simply Games | Xbox 360

Mafia 2 | £31.85 | Simply Games | Xbox 360
  • What: Mafia 2 game
  • Current Price: £31.85
  • Where: Simply Games
  • Platforms & Price Comparison: X360

Mafia 2 is 2K Czech’s latest attempt at translating the stylish and violent world of organised crime into a third person shooter. It tries to make us an offer that we can’t refuse- and almost does thanks to some excellent set pieces, despite a few flaws. Vito’s stereotypical rise to power is an impressive and engrossing tale, with combat handled with some solid and familiar third person mechanics that frequently feel a little stiff. The city looks pretty enough, but seems strangely empty and lifeless compared to its peers. Luckily several fantastic moments add some real originality and flavour to the piece; and if you’re looking for a solid mob-themed slice of shooting action, you could do a lot worse than checking this one out.

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Wed, 1 Sep, 10
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 | £24.93 | The Hut | PS3 & X360 Games

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 | £24.93 | The Hut | PS3 & X360 Games

  • What: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 game
  • Current Price: £24.93
  • Where: The Hut
  • Platforms & Price Comparison: X360 | PS3

Five over. Is the next best price and also one of Tiger’s best par scores this year since returning from injury and shenanigans. Come on EA, we all saw that bit in South Park, would it kill you to have a scorned-wife escape DLC mini-game? In all seriousness though, we’ve got a fine golf game here, like we did last year and the year before. We’ve seen FIFA go to great lengths in recent years to make each update a worthwhile purchase, but EA’s golf series is definitely treading water. If you didn’t get it last year or maybe the year before too, then you’re bound to get more fun out of Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf 11. PS3 owners planning on investing in a Move controller will be able to use the new device in this game too, which may be enough to convince you to give Tiger another go. Thanks to acc19 @ HotukDeals for the find.

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Wed, 1 Sep, 10
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Iron Man 2 | £6.99 |The Hut | PS3 & Xbox 360

Iron Man 2 | £6.99 |The Hut | PS3 & Xbox 360

  • What: Iron Man 2 game
  • Current Price: £6.99
  • Where: The Hut
  • Platforms & Price Comparison: X360 | PS3
  • Our Review: Iron Man 2

At almost half-price to anywhere else you really would be burning your money going elsewhere. Actually the game isn’t great, but at £6.99 it won’t hurt as bad. The game takes place after the second movie and thankfully adds a bit of action to the series. There are a few voices and likenesses to add to the authenticity, but the faces are a joke. The action suffers from repetition and twitchy controls which means you’ll spend most of your time in hover mode holding down the fire and lock-on buttons. Controlling War Machine is the best way to go as his weapons have better rates-of-fire and well, he’s just badass really. The Ultimo boss fight is pretty epic, but still doesn’t justify that you’ll finish the whole game in one afternoon. Thanks to andywedge @ HotUkDeals.

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Wed, 1 Sep, 10
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Nintendo DSi (White) | £99.99 | Amazon

Nintendo DSi (White) | £99.99 | Amazon

  • What: Nintendo DSi (White) + Jam With The Band + Accessory Pack
  • Price: £99.99
  • Where: Amazon

There’s a reason why the PSP is languishing and wilting away in the shadows of Nintendo’s dual-screened pocket powerhouse: Games. The DS might be inundated with even more shovelware than the Wii, but it’s also got an enormous wealth of titles to match. It’s dumb tech to be sure, you can’t fiddle around with it the same ease and power that you can with the PSP, but it’s one of the most well supported of any of the gaming platforms at the moment. The price’ll get driven down further by the impending 3DS (but probably not as much as you’d like), but a sub-£100 DSi is a worthy pickup for anyone who finds themselves bored by long train journeys. Useful for sick days involving stomach upsets and food poisoning too: It’s the 21st century’s answer to the toilet mag…only better. Additionally, thanks to it’s sleekness, you can put this in your pocket and not have to make excuses every time an attractive woman walks past. Tip of the cap to gerbil1@HUKD

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Wed, 1 Sep, 10
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Official Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (Black) | £17.87 | Base

Official Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (Black) | £17.87 | Base

  • What: Official Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (Black)
  • Current Price: £17.87
  • Where: Base.com

Considering that you’ll be looking to pay upwards of £20-25 on the high street, and anywhere else online for that matter, this is something of a no-brainer. Local multiplayer has taken something of  a hit since internet gaming really took off, but just looking at titles like Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Street Fighter IV, Sonic & SEGA All Star Racing, not to mention co-op classics like Army of Two, Halo 3 and both Gears games, makes a second controller an absolute necessity. The rest of the 101cd group are all hovering around the sub-£18 mark, but this one’s the cheapest at the moment and well worth a look…unless for some bizarre reason you abhor local multiplayer like a vampire loathes the sun, preferring the anonymity of the internet for your nefarious teabagging activities.

There’s satire in there somewhere. Thanks to whizzkid @ HUKD.

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Tue, 31 Aug, 10
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Aliens vs Predator £9.99 @ Play [PS3 & XBox 360 Games]

Aliens vs Predator £9.99 @ Play [PS3 & XBox 360 Games]

If you missed the Aliens vs Predator deal that Felix posted last week then you can now pick it up from Play for just a couple of pennies more.

The Play price of £9.99 is £2 less than the next best for either console, £11.99 from Powerplay Direct and at most retailers it costs at least £13.

With Aliens vs Predator you get three games in one, giving you the opportunity to play in the shoes of the marines or the exoskeleton of the aliens and predators. Each section is made up of five campaigns with its own story that fits together with the other parts to provide an overarching narrative. As an alien you find yourself trapped in a laboratory by some mean scientists and you must make your escape so that you can head over to the marine’s base and cause some good old fashioned mischief with your face cuddling buddies. As a predator you must survive the rites of passage that allow you to shed your “Young Blood” status and join a mission party on a neighbouring planet.

These alien and predator segments are quite fun with some fairly unique gameplay hooks to grab your attention but the awkward control system does put a bit of a dampener on things. The marines section on the other hand is just a fairly standard first person shooter affair but it does offer some nice creepy moments and evoke a decent atmosphere.

It’s far from life changing but Aliens vs Predator is a damn sight better than its movie counterpart and certainly worth a punt at this price.

Thanks to Emera1d at Hotukdeals!

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Tue, 31 Aug, 10
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The Simpsons Game £6.80 @ Tesco Entertainment [PS3 Games]

The Simpsons Game £6.80 @ Tesco Entertainment [PS3 Games]

The Simpsons Game is pretty much a must-have for any fan of the show as, thankfully, it is not bad at all and stays very faithful to the source material.

If you hop to it and buy before midnight tonight then you can get The Simpsons Game for just £6.80 from Tesco Entertainment which is way cheaper than anywhere else. Even without the discount, it is still a fiver less than the next best price of £12.99 from HMV.

To get the game for just £6.80 don’t forget to use the voucher code: FTSL15-1 before midnight tonight.

I reached saturation point with the Simpsons a long time ago and haven’t watched it for years but thankfully the game feels more reminiscent of the classic days of yore than more recent, surreal or far too specifically topical, episodes. The dialogue is genuinely funny but unfortunately the initially witty lines get repeated ad nauseam and quickly become more tedious than entertaining. The graphics are spot on and the game looks just like the show.

Gameplay wise, it is really nothing special (and I actually enjoyed the Megadrive Simpsons game a lot more!) and it’s all over in far too short a time. It’s in this respect that it starts to feel like a typical tie-in game which is a real shame because the writing and graphics are of such high quality.

The Simpsons Game is a strange mix of great writing and unispiring gameplay that is unlikely to keep you entertained for long but at this price it’s certainly worth giving it a go.

Thanks to sliwka at Hotukdeals!

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Tue, 31 Aug, 10
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Call of Duty: World at War £12.99 @ Play.com [Wii Games]

Call of Duty: World at War £12.99 @ Play.com [Wii Games]

A hardcore FPS? On the Wii? By Treyarch? It’d be really fashionable to lay into this one, but thankfully, it’s actually a very capable shooter that ranks as one of the best on the console. Play have lowered their prices to £12.99, which will currently save you around a quid compared to Amazon Jersey.

You know the drill by now. Horrors of war, frantic set pieces, a wicked arsenal… you know, it’s a Call of Duty title. However, the control scheme and sensitivity can ultimately make or break any Wii game… and luckily, World at War brings it home with an intuitive (and above all, working) setup. The nunchuck thumbstick controls basic movement while the Wiimote deals with aiming- and bar an oddly placed grenade button, it works extremely well. The Z trigger allows you to stare down the ironsights- and feels natural and devoid of the usual gimmicks.

Expect the usual: big explosions, sobering footage and gritty gunfights. And an inappropriately fun flamethrower.

Oh, and it’s worth mentioning that the Wii version of World at War offers one of the most refreshing and hilarious cooperative modes out there. Rather than entering splitscreen, your mate can jump in arcade-style, controlling an extra reticle and enjoying a retro lightun experience as you move and shoot. It takes a minute to get used to, but hey. A zapper game mode also turns the experience into a lightgun rail shooter… which, frankly, is never a bad thing.

Thanks to Rhys135 at Hot UK Deals

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Tue, 31 Aug, 10
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Dragon Age II Pre-Order £27.85 @ ShopTo [PC Games]

Dragon Age II Pre Order £27.85 @ ShopTo [PC Games]

Yes, Dragon Age is back and that means three things: more choice, more dark fantastical plotting and buckets more gore. BioWare have suggested that not only has this sequel been spruced up with ‘improvements driven by the public’ but that this might just be the most reactive game the studio have ever produced – decision, choices and their subsequent consequences will play much more of a part thanks to the decade-long framed narrative. Oh yeah, and now magi can rip ogres in two with magic to finish the off as well.

The pre-order carousel has already begun and, although the X360 and PS3 prices are all pretty similar right now, at the time of writing ShopTo is offering the PC version for around £2 under the nearest competitor at £27.85.

Essentially, over a period of ten years, you’ll play Hawke – a living legend whose tales are told from Orlais to Ostagar – with the game using word of mouth as a framing device for the story. That Hawke will become a legend is predetermined, how he/she gets there is down to the player.

NPCs will charge into combat now, rather than deliberating for several seconds before shrugging and waltzing up to your enemies, a pepped-up tactical camera will return, giving you a full sweep of the battlefield whenever you want and the new emotion whell will throw up little icons that reveal the intention of conversation choices, so if Zevran (or another bi-curious elf) hits on you, you only have yourself to blame, you tease.

We’re super excited about Dragon Age II, check out the full Gamescom preview for more.

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Mon, 30 Aug, 10
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition £27.93 @ The Hut [PS3 & XBox 360 Games]

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition £27.93 @ The Hut [PS3 & XBox 360 Games]

Until the end of tomorrow, you can grab a copy of the Ultimate Edition of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 for only £27.93 (usual price £29.93) from The Hut, using their August promotional code. This undercuts the next best price for either console (£29.89 from Send It) by just under £2.

Don’t forget to enter the following voucher code to get the game for the reduced price of £27.93: AUG20

In addition to the game itself, the Ultimate Edition includes the following: Battlefield 1943 — a full WW2 online shooter, Onslaught Mode expansion which allows you to play 4 player co-op in an attempt to thrust your squad to the top of the leader board, and four vehicle and two weapon unlocks.

This sequel to the excellent Battlefield: Bad Company builds up the successes of its predecessor to offer an experience which is even more fun and satisfying.  It’s a more focused and taut outing but it certainly doesn’t scrimp on opportunties for the player to go wild with anarchic glee and a reckless disregard for personal property.

There’s plenty of humour in the excellent single player campaign but, as is often the case with such titles, it is the multiplayer action which really shines here. It’s almost a physical impossibility to play on these massive maps, filled with well designed, powerful vehicles, where everything is wonderfully destructible, and not have a fantastic time.

Thanks to richx45 at Hotukdeals!

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