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The DS release of Wall-E is slightly different from the other console versions available, in that there are a total of 14 worlds to explore and clips from the film that can be unlocked as you advance.

It’s by no means the best game ever made, but kids will definitely enjoy it as they get to see stuff that wasn’t included in the movie.

Click here to buy this game for £12.93 from Asda, but be quick as the price is only valid on Thursday the 4th of September! Wii owners can get their version for the slightly higher price of £14.93 as part of the Asda September sale.

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Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground is the ninth title to feature the world’s most famous skateboarder, and is actually sometimes known as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 9 because of this.

There are many skaters to choose from, who are separated into three different groups - Career, Rigger, and Hardcore. Career skaters make a living from the sport, Riggers use the environment to make ramps and rails, and Hardcore skaters do it for the love of the sport.

Click here to buy the DS version for £7.99 from Gameplay, or click here to get the PlayStation 3 release for £8.95 from The Game Collection.

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Diner Dash started off as one of the top-selling downloadable games in 2004, then moved on to mobile phones, and has finally landed on a variety of handheld consoles.

It’s an action strategy game where you take on the role of Flo, a stockbroker who has quit her job to run a diner. Gameplay involves seating customers and guiding Flo around to serve them, and if enough money is earned then you progress to the next level - whilst this happens, the restaurant is upgraded and three further diners are opened.

SoftUK are selling this DS title for £8.99 - click here for more details. PSP owners can also get this game for the slightly higher price of £9.99 by clicking here.

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Action role-playing game The World Ends With You makes full use of the unique features of the DS, as combat takes place across both screens and attacks are carried out by performing motions on the touchscreen or shouting into the microphone.

The battle system takes a little getting used to but the graphics, soundtrack, and integration of gameplay into the real-life setting of Shibuya more than make up for it. A genuinely brilliant game to play.

Click here to buy this title for £14.99 from Play.com.

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The Wall-E game is based on the movie of the same name. Interestingly, there are variations in the game based on which console you buy it for - something which you don’t see all that often.

On the Wii there are nine explorable worlds and three head-to-head multiplayer modes, the DS version features fourteen worlds and unlockable clips from the film, and for the PlayStation 2 release you can use music to summon help whilst travelling through the nineteen different worlds.

Click here to buy the Wii version for £15 from Asda, click here to get the DS release for £17.99 from Game, or click here to buy the PS2 version for the same price of £17.99 from Game.

PSP owners might like to know that their release is also £17.99, but this time it’s part of the Powerplay Direct sale from a couple of weeks ago.

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There’s a few DS Lite bundles at £114.99 that I thought were worth highlighting, one of which has a more "female-friendly" aura about it than the others. Or I could just be being a little sexist, I don’t know.

DS Lite (Black) with copies of High School Musical 2: Work This Out! and Imagine Teacher

DS Lite (Turquoise) with copies of High School Musical 2: Work This Out! and Imagine Teacher

DS Lite (Pink) with copies of Scrabble: 2007 Edition and Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?

DS Lite (Silver) with copies of Scrabble: 2007 Edition and Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?

DS Lite (Black) with copies of Wall-E and Carnival: Funfair Games

DS Lite (White) with copies of Wall-E and Carnival: Funfair Games

Also, instore at Zavvi you can pick up any colour of console with a choice of game (anything in the chart, including Guitar Hero: On Tour) plus a free accessories kit worth £15 for the same price as the bundles listed above.

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Guitar Hero: On Tour is different from the other titles in the series for a couple of reasons. First, it’s a DS exclusive. Secondly, there’s no guitar for this one - you use a "Guitar Grip" (contained in the box) and the stylus to play along to the songs.

The game itself is very good, as you’d expect, but sadly the "Guitar Grip" is quite to difficult to hold and can cause cramp if used for an extended period of time. Best in short bursts then, I think.

To get this title for £24.99 from Game, simply click here. Also remember to take advantage of the Game £3 discount if you end up spending £30 or more.

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The Kung Fu Panda video game is very loosely based on the film of the same name. As far as movie tie-in titles go, this is actually alright - I can’t quite believe it myself!

Although it’s mainly intended for children, it’s challenging enough for older gamers to at least give it a shot. The multiplayer mode also adds dome more fun, and you won’t be surprised to hear that there’s a few mini-games thrown in too (just for a change).

Powerplay Direct are selling the PlayStation 2 version of this for £16.49 (click here), Amazon have the DS release for £17.98 (click here), and Tesco supply the Wii version for £24.71 (click here).

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Dragon Quest: The Chapters Of The Chosen was originally a NES game that wasn’t released in Europe. It’s also the fourth in the Dragon Quest series - if you want the first three, send a letter to your MP. Mine is Gordon Brown, so I won’t!

This DS version contains an entirely new translation of the script, as well as several enhancements. The Prologue and Bonus chapters found in the PlayStation release (this has been remade more times than Michael Jackson’s face, by the sounds of it) are also included.

Click here to buy this title for £17.49 from Sendit.com.

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Games based on TV series’ or films are notoriously average, and this is no different with Pet Alien. To be honest, it didn’t have much chance to begin with - I don’t think it’s particularly popular in the UK.

You control five aliens who each have special abilities, and the purpose is to use these to obtain gems that lie scattered around various levels. Sounds like kids may enjoy it.

Click here to buy this DS game for £7.98 (as long as you spend £15 or more, otherwise it’s £9.97 delivered) from Amazon.

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