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Taking its inspiration from the apocalypse, Darksiders is an action adventure game where you play as "War" (one of the members of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse) – Ric Flair, Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard also make appearances… sorry, terrible joke!

After being deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, you must return to Earth to search for the truth and punish those responsible. With a sequel and a film being planned, I'm sure this franchise will become even bigger in the future too…

Click here to get the PlayStation 3 version, or click here to get the XBox 360 release – both of which are £15.98 each at Game.

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With the announcement of a new smaller (in size anyway) PlayStation 3, it was hoped that Sony wouldn't arse about with the amount of hard drive space included – but they've since released a bigger 250GB option to go alongside the 120GB standard size.

Not only are you getting more storage for your money, it's considerably quieter than previous models and also uses a lot less power. Remember it can play Blu-Rays as well as games, so represents even better value for money than other consoles.

Play.com are selling a Sony PlayStation 3 250GB Slim console, with a game, for £269.99 – click here to get one with God of War III. Also available are packages with Heavy Rain (click here) or Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (click here) for the same price.

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Although it's undoubtedly been the king of the off-road gaming scene, the MX vs. ATV series hasn't quite managed to break through the barrier to appeal to a bigger audience – the latest offering, MX vs. ATV Reflex, could very well be the first to do this though…

Racing motocross and supercross on motocross bikes or ATVs in a wide range of different events have always been a core staple of the franchise, but a brand-new control scheme and physics engine (along with real-time terrain deformation) make this well worth taking a look at.

Click here to buy the PSP release for £14.73 from The Hut. PlayStation 3 owners can click here to buy their version for £17.99 from Amazon, whilst XBox 360 gamers can click here to buy their release for the same price from the same retailer.

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It's quite rare that a game appeals to both the younger and older gamer, but Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction does exactly this. With the power of the PlayStation 3 behind it, this is the best Ratchet and Clank game yet.

This time out our two friends must go on a galactic adventure to unravel the mystery of Ratchet's origin. Along the way you'll meet new characters, try out new weapons and explore brand-new worlds.

Click here to buy this title for £9.99 from Game. Certainly one of those cheap games which comes highly recommended from not only me, but near enough anyone who's ever played it.

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Little Big Planet has been praised so much that you would think people were being paid to gush so much, but the reality is it's genuinely one of the most innovative and fun games to have been released on any console in quite some time. Even the BBC seem to like it, and they don't like anything halfway decent!

Not content with looking absolutely stunning in high definition, this is both challenging and silly at the same time. Controlling small avatars through a variety of platforming scenarios is good enough, until you realise how much more there is to this – from the ability to create huge new levels yourself, to trying out someone else's via the online sharing capabilities.

Click here to buy this PlayStation 3 title for £9.99 from Game.

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After seemingly being in development for at least three years, Final Fantasy XIII has finally arrived. Although some reviewers (and gamers themselves, it has to be said) have been a bit critical about this latest in the series, fans and lovers of role-playing games are sure to lap this up.

As part of this Final Fantasy XIII: Collector's Edition release you'll find a copy of the game inside special fliptop packaging. Alongside it is a CD containing selected music from the game, "The World of Final Fantasy XIII" hardback artbook, three exclusive art prints and a unique collectible decal.

HMV are selling the PlayStation 3 version for £49.99 – click here for more details. XBox 360 owners can click here to buy their release for the same price from the same retailer.

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Serving as a direct sequel to both the classic NES game and its enhanced remake Bionic Commando: Rearmed, the 2009 version of Bionic Commando looks fantastic and at times is quite unpredictable – something which will definitely keep you coming back for more.

As well as a gripping single-player campaign, you can take the battle online and duel it out with up to nine other players from around the world in such classic staples as "Deathmatch" and "Capture The Flag".

Tesco have the XBox 360 version available for £4.50 – for more information, click here. PlayStation 3 owners can click here to get their release for the same price from the same retailer.

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Street Fighter IV is the first numbered Street Fighter game since "Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike – Fight For The Future" came out in the arcades in 1999. Although the models and backgrounds are rendered in 3D, thankfully the game remains on a traditional 2D plane.

The Street Fighter IV: Collector's Edition box contains a copy of the game, a comic-book style mini strategy guide, a bonus disc (which includes the animated short Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind and some trailers), Crimson Ryper and Ryu figurines, and five downloadable character costumes.

Click here to get this PlayStation 3 set for £19.98 from Blockbuster, or click here to get the XBox 360 set for the same price from the same retailer.

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Although we're in the midst of an economic crisis, which could result in many people losing their jobs, why not treat yourself to a PS3? Yes, it's a little bit more than a Wii or XBox 360 – but remember that it's more than just a games console.

The console can also play Blu-Ray discs, which provide the best quality picture and sound that you can get on the market today. Oh, and there's also an ever-expanding list of top-notch games being released all the time as well!

Click here to get the older 80GB model, with a copy of LittleBigPlanet, for £199.99 from Sainsbury's.

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In amongst the seemingly endless supply of first-person shooters lies one of the best cheap games of 2008, BioShock. This succeeds where others fail by being unpredictable and exciting, something sorely lacking in many modern-day games.

As you venture through the game, you must genetically modify your body in order to advance – at this point I should warn the squeamish that some of the abilities you get are quite disgusting. You have been warned!

Click here to buy this PlayStation 3 title for £9.85 from ShopTo.

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