Cheap Games

Even though there was some hope that Guitar Hero: On Tour – Decades might improve on the previous DS entry in the series, it sadly instead feels a bit like an expansion pack. The Guitar Grip still feels rather clumsy to hold as well, which is disappointing.

A couple of new additions are very good though, such as the ability to play songs from Guitar Hero: On Tour and an improved touch screen interface. Definitely one to consider if you enjoyed the aforementioned Guitar Hero: On Tour, or if you feel like trying something new.

Click here to get the solo version for £14.98 from Game, or head to Morrisons and pick up the release that includes a Guitar Grip for £19.99.

• 0 Comments

Burnout Paradise is a racing game with an open-world setting in the fictional Paradise City, and has no loading times, traditional online lobbies, or game menus. Guns N’ Roses song "Paradise City" is rather aptly the theme music as well.

Instead of charging users for extra content, the makers of this title have decided to give it all away for free. There’s some pretty decent stuff too – bonus cars and extra tracks are nice, but the inclusion of some motorbikes to race on is excellent.

If you fancy this PlayStation 3 game, click here to buy it for £14.98 from Gamestation. XBox 360 owners can click here to get their version for £19.57 from the same retailer.

• 0 Comments

It’s very difficult to find anything to criticise Fable II for, so I’m not even going to try! Fans of the first one will be able to jump straight in, whilst newcomers might want to roam about a bit to get a feeling for how the controls work – it does become natural fairly quickly though.

New to this action role-playing series is the introduction of a co-op mode, which can be played either online or off. Downloadable content is on the way soon to extend the lifespan of the single player campaign, although I’m sure it will take some time to get through anyway.

Click here to get this XBox 360 title for £19.57 from Argos.

• 0 Comments

Just to confuse the general public at large, Alone In The Dark is actually the fifth entry in the series of the same name – even though this shares the title of the first in the series, there are absolutely no similarities at all (so why they didn’t come up with a new name is beyond me).

You play as Edward Carnby, who is looking for answers to strange supernatural and bizarre events while battling his way through the opposition in New York’s Central Park. Interestingly, you can choose to start the game from the beginning or skip a section if you get stuck – if you choose the latter option, past events are recollected in a "Previously on Alone In The Dark" cutscene at the beginning of the new episode.

Click here to buy this XBox 360 title for £9.99 from Gamestation. PlayStation 2 and Wii owners can get their versions for the same price as part of the current Play.com video game sale. Maybe not one of the greatest cheap games you’ll ever play, but it certainly has its moments.

• 0 Comments

Although Christmas is but only a few short days away now, if you’re searching for a last-minute gift that the whole family can enjoy then look no further than Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock.

You don’t even have to particularly like the songs that you play along to, but once you get into the swing of things you’ll never know how you lived without this in your life – seriously, expect arguments aplenty over whose turn it is next.

Instore at HMV you can pick up Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock, with a wireless guitar, from £28. The PlayStation 2 version is £28, whilst the PlayStation 3, Wii, and XBox 360 releases are £35 each.

• 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a realistic game, then Saints Row 2 might not be for you – however, if you like a bit of mindless fun then it most certainly will be. It’s far too easy to compare this to Grand Theft Auto IV, but what I will say is that the unpredictable mayhem in this title pushes the antics in Liberty City all the way.

The aim is to reconquer Stilwater, eliminate the three rival gangs who now control the streets there, and give retribution to those who have betrayed your character in the past. Online multiplayer is a great laugh, and downloadable content is coming soon which will help to expand its longevity.

Sendit.com have this XBox 360 title available for £21.89 (when using the Sendit.com £1 discount voucher) – for more information, click here. This is yet another "deal of the day" thingy, so get your order in quickly!

PlayStation 3 owners can purchase their version for the lower price of £17.99 as part of the Play.com video game sale. The XBox 360 Collector’s Edition (which comes in gun mould packaging and contains a memory stick, artbook, and posters) is also in this, for £39.99.

• 0 Comments

Quiz shows used to be a television-only affair, until the appearance of "Buzz!" on the PlayStation 2 saw them make the transition to the video game arena. This has led to some terrifying sights though, such as a virtual Noel Edmonds and Jasper Carrott (don’t have nightmares!).

Th!nk Fast: The Family Quiz Game is a Disney-themed effort, hosted by the Genie from "Aladdin". In it you can choose to play as a wide variety of classic characters and compete against others across 15 rounds, which are full of mini-games and questions.

Click here to get the Wii version for £17.93 from Asda, but be quick as this is a "deal of the day" offer and will be gone soon.

• 0 Comments

Trust me when I say that if you enjoy a challenge, Midnight Club: Los Angeles will give you one – the AI is some of the most difficult I’ve ever seen in a racing title, with some almost superhuman driving skills on display.

Los Angeles itself looks amazing when you’re bombing through the streets, and the 43 cars and 3 bikes to choose from look equally brilliant. Shouldn’t really expect anything less from the team behind Grand Theft Auto though, should we?

Play-Asia have an import XBox 360 version of this game available for around £12.28 delivered – for more information, click here. This will work fine on your PAL console, as too will the online multiplayer mode.

PS3 owners should check out the Play.com video game sale, as their release is in it for £17.99 at the moment.

• 0 Comments

Even though it’s now a year or so out of date, MotoGP 07 is still one of the best motorbike racing games available on the market. New 800cc bikes and all 18 tracks of the 2007 MotoGP season, plus rider and team data that was accurate at the time, make for the complete biking experience.

Handling and braking has been changed slightly to allow for easier accessibility, as have acceleration and deceleration. The ability to customise your bike has also been improved, although there is still a limit to how much you can do (paintwork in particular doesn’t allow for a great level of detail).

Click here to get this XBox 360 title for £6.99 from The Game Collection. Very cheap games like this may not be to everyone’s taste, but give it a chance – you might be surprised!

• 0 Comments

Tigerz sees you take on the roles of two young animal trainers, who must travel the world to train animals in order to earn money for their family’s company – whilst looking after a couple of young tiger cubs at the same time.

Although these pet games aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, kids seem to enjoy them. Which is a good thing, considering they’re the target market, and it’s obviously much safer than the real thing as well!

Click here to get this DS title for £9.78 from Game.

• 0 Comments