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Hideo Kojima's epic Metal Gear Solid series,  has been given HD treatment and will be released on PS3 and Xbox 360. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and the original MSX releases (Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake) have been compiled onto one disk in HD.

Metal Gear Solid 2 & 3 are arguably the best stealth games on Playstation 2. Taking players on an immersive experience, with brilliant voice over's  and second to none  espionage action. Fans of the series will be ecstatic to know, that achievements and trophies are supported in this collection. 

Solid Snake fanatics will be glad to hear there's  a limited edition, exclusive to Zaavi. Containing the following content:

•    A copy of the game
•    A variant steelbook
•    1x  Metal Gear Solid T-shirt
•    250 page art book

MGS: HD Collection will be released on 3rd February 2012 for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Catherine is a unique puzzle game developed by Japanese studio; Atlus. The themes of the game are quite unorthodox and mature, considering what players are usually accustomed to. When Vincent (the protagonist) is being pressured to marry his girlfriend, his life turns complicated. To make matters worse, he wakes up with another woman. Worried his girlfriend will discover his unfaithful act, he is constantly having nightmares.

Throughout the game you'll switch between a bar and Vincent's nightmares. In the bar you can drink with a couple of friends or chat with people to progress the plot. In his nightmares the core gameplay mechanics kick in. Here the player is presented with blocks that can be pushed and pulled, to reach the top of the tower block. Certain blocks have attributes such as spikes or bombs for increasing difficulty. Epic but deranged bosses are another aspect to consider, as your climbing the tower.

If you're tired of the usual run and gun title then step into the shoes of Vincent Brooks, on 10th February 2012. When Catherine is released on PS3 and Xbox 360.

The Postal Dude is back in the third instalment of the franchise, taking place in the fictional open world of Catharsis. Following the same formula of Postal 2, players will engage in day by day activities, doing various jobs to make ends meet.

Introducing a karma system, players can either help the police department or wreak havoc amongst the community. Choosing the latter will lead to a world of hatred towards you and a whole lot of enemies. Controversial characters such as Osama Bin Laden, make a return in Postal III.

Alongside the Al Qaeda is corrupt Government officials, crazy fast food mascots, Randy Jones of the Village People, Porn star Ron Jeremy, Film director Uwe Boll and Playboy Playmate Jennifer Walcott. Each Celebrity has a role in the game, Jennifer is the leader of the Postal babes, Ron is the Mayor and Randy is the leader of a biker gang for example.

Gore is an ever present feature in Postal III, with limbs exploding after every bullet. Postal Dude will have an arsenal of weapons at his disposal. Including, a machete, shovel, nightstick, Pistol, Shotgun, Assault Rifle, M-60, baseball bat, tazer, rocket launcher and a gasoline tank to name a few. Read More  »

After avenging the death of most of his family, driving the Borgia out of Rome what was really left for Ezio Auditore da Firenze to do? Find out where Altair left his keys! Is Revelations really a Revelation? Read on to find out.

Poor old Desmond, dragged out of Abstergo and made to get in another Animus to live out another past life. It was only a matter of time before his brain snapped. Now trapped in the Animus he must once again relive the lives of his ancestors Ezio and Altair, whilst finding his way out of the Animus, oh and if possible patch his mind up.

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Dropping the 'Smackdown vs Raw' title for WWE 12, A new chapter in WWE games has been made. This latest decision is set to give the series an overhaul, with better graphics, camera angles used in WWE programming, simpler controls and more modes.

Create an Arena is a brand new mode, with the tools to create your own logo, style of rope, barricades, outside mats and announcer tables. This is excellent fan service by Yukes, allowing players to create their own PPV arena or even replicate an old one.

The ring is a lot more realistic now that physics have been applied to it. Reacting to a move performed in the ring, as you see in real matches. The animation system  has also been improved, allowing players to interrupt a move and perform combos during tag matches . Previously you had to wait for the finisher or move to end, before you could grapple someone again. Read More  »

Ezio's final chapter is here, available on Xbox 360 and PS3 (PC owners will have to wait until 2nd December 2011). Desmond is trapped in the Animus and in a coma. In order to escape he must relive Ezio's final memories, to ultimately stop the Templars controlling the world. Searching for clues left by his earliest ancestor Altair, players will find themselves switching between characters throughout the campaign.

The Saints are back and bigger than ever, with a celebrity status, manic missions and a new city to explore. When a flamboyant gang known as the Syndicate, threaten the livelihood of our favourite gang, the Saints retrieve what's strictly theirs and more.

New cars, planes, jets, customizable options/items and weapons have been introduced. The handling of cars has been vastly improved to drive more smoothly, than the arcadey handling of past installments. Customizing vehicles returns with new rims, body kit options and colour pallets for spray painting your car.

Saint Row's character creation tools are more extensive than ever, with more taunts, clothing, accessories and skin tones to create characters such as the Hulk or even the Red Skull from Captain America.  Character creations can even be shared and downloaded by players all around the world now.

After the success of Arkham Asylum, a game that proved that you could make a superhero based game good. Being true to the tone of the original comic book source it’s a surprise that people were surprised that it was be a hit. Now with the release of Arkham City everyone is expecting it to be a massive hit. So, does it deliver? Read on to find out.

With 14 days left till release, time is limited to pre-order Batman: Arkham City. You should pre-order the game while you still can, to embrace many of the epic pre-order incentives and avoid disappointment.

Below is pre-order incentives provided by high street and online retailers, around the UK:

Available at most retailers (GAME, Amazon, ShopTo) in limited quantities (On Xbox 360, PC and PS3) is Batman: Arkham City's Collector's edition. The contents of the package includes: 

•    A custom Batman statue produced by Kotobukiya,
•    Collectible art book,
•    Early access to the  Iceberg Lounge Challenge Map
•    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns skin.
•    Batman: Arkham City album
•    Batman: Gotham Knight.

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F1 2011 has been shipped to retailers worldwide, speeding off shelves across the globe. The new installment available for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, is a follow up to last year's BAFTA award winning F1 2010.

Celebrating its release, a launch trailer has been revealed. Showcasing the fantastic lighting and weather effects, all captured in slow motion. The main and authentic features of the game are also present in the trailer. Such as the DRS system, 2011's safety car and the fantastic visuals thanks to Codemaster's EGO engine.

Co-op Championship mode is a major feature this year, allowing you to play a whole season with a friend. Alternatively you can play amongst friends and family at home this year, in Split screen mode. Players will also be able to race against 16 players online with 8 AI cars, simulating a 24 car grid.

You can expect to see all the official teams in F1 2011 and a handheld Playstation Vita and Nintendo 3DS version coming soon. As if the launch trailer hasn't convinced you enough, check out F1 2011's developer diaries right here. Race along to your nearest retailer to purchase F1 2011 for PS3, Xbox 360 or PC right now.

Players control Enoch an angel sent to earth, to capture and bind the souls of fallen angels. They've all created their own worlds within a tower, forming the basis for the levels, accompanied by a unique art direction. El Shaddai combines 2D platforming, 3D exploration and hack n slash/ hand to hand combat like you've never seen before. With engrossing visuals and combat rivalling most games in its genre, it would be illogical not to embark on this adventure.

As you progress through the game the next level is more beautiful than the last. The art direction has a very artistic flare to it, cycling through a combination of stylized forms such as impressionism, cell shading and kaleidoscope. Utilizing these art forms has created distinctive environments, with a unique atmosphere and experience every level.

Generally you'll find yourself battling the same type of enemies every level, holding weapons you can obtain. Instead of having an inventory of weapons to cycle through, you have to steal weapons from enemies. You have to be sure of your choice, as that will be your weapon until you fight again. Whenever your unarmed Enoch can use his handy martial art skills, sufficient enough for a 2 on 1 battle. Read More  »

After the success La Noire it seems like it’s about time an effort was made to make the facial expressions more realistic, or in some cases give facial expressions.

Since La Noires’ release people have been talking about it, trying to figure out if suspects are lying or not and reacting accordingly. Largely were they looking you in the eye, nervous twitch etc, which was possible with facial mapping and gave more of a feeling that you were trying to outwit a person not a pre-rendered robot. Playing this game was really a break from the norm, using actor’s facial expressions in that much detail. Sometimes you were lucky to get a moving mouth, eyes and eye brows. Seems obvious when you realise that they have been using people to get physical movements right for years.

People have commented that when you watch a movie in a couple hours people have laughed, cried, been scared or angry. In gaming mostly you get stoic main character, then gets annoyed and then goes on a killing spree for 30 hours or however long the game is. Certain types in the UK media like to use this two dimensional example to bad mouth gamers. These people also never heard of Heavy Rain, where you take several roles with different characters. As much depth as Heavy Rain has it really lacked in facial area as far as communicating tough personal decisions that each character went through. Read More  »

In this six part developer diary, the technology, story, weapons, world, enemies and sound of Rage is explored. Starting with its origin and id Tech 5, which drives this beautiful but distortedly world. A Unique feature of id Tech 5 is it's mega texture technology, which allows you to seamlessly create layers upon layers of textures. Creating new experiences and putting an end to repetitive environments.

An Asteroid called Apophis which will pass by earth around 2036, is the cause of destruction in Rage. Players control an ark survivor who wakes up 100 years later, to witness the aftermath. Government officials known as the Authority, want to control the direction of humanity. The Resistance have other ideas and despise them, in every aspect you can think of. Bandits and other settlers in the environment, are not so welcome to fresh faces.

Probably the most unique aspect of Rage, is the various ammo types of guns collected throughout your playthrough. Pistols can shoot full automatic rounds and crossbows can fire electric bolts for example. Engineer or gadgets items in the game, range from sentry bots to remote controlled cars with bombs.

Check out the developer diaries below, of what is easily the most Epic, diverse, FPS this fall. Rage will be released on 7th October 2011 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Pre-order details on Rage's Anarchy Edition can be found right here. Read More  »

Codemaster's Birmingham has been very busy since releasing the exceptional hit F1 2010 and promises a grander experience for F1 2011. This year's focus is on Multiplayer and creating an authentic yet fun instalment.

Co-op Championship mode is a major feature of F1 2011. Allowing you to play a whole season with a friend, for the Constructors title. Players looking at each other's stats, will definitely spark competitive race's. The team leader receives all the upgrades first, giving them the edge.

Split screen races will bring the exhilarating rivalry on the track to your living rooms. Raising competitive tensions between family and friends. Car handling has been strengthened and improved, with a lot more control over under steer and over steer. Read More  »