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Release: 21 May 2010 Genre: Action Adventure

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of the movie – instead, this will simply further the Sands of Time storyline to give players a better understanding of that setting.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands takes place during the seven-year gap between PoP: The Sands of Time and PoP: Warrior Within. After his adventure in Azad, the prince returns to his brother Malik’s kingdom to help him defend the kingdom from the threat of an invading army.

After a desperate gamble that sees the pair unleashing a sand army (we don’t know what that

o, we’ve had a reboot (the latest Prince of Persia title – you know, the one with Elika and the controversial death, or rather, anti-death system) of the reboot (the Sands of Time trilogy – that reboot), but now, with the upcoming Prince of Persia movie looming ominously on the horizon, Ubisoft has seen fit to return to the Sands of Time setting to coincide with the release of the Hollywood blockbuster.

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is either) that turns the tide of the conflict in their favour, there’s an unfortunate side effect: everyone in the kingdom but the two brothers are turned to sand (thanks to a pair of medallions which the brothers possess), leaving the pair with nothing to do but try to survive in this situation they unwittingly created.

In addition to once again having power over time (for those of you who don’t know, the prince is able to rewind and manipulate time to cheat death, solve puzzles and do lots of cool stuff), the prince will now have power over nature as well. We barely know anything about the prince’s intriguing new nature-altering powers, but recent trailers for the game have revealed one of these powers – the prince will now be able to control water. That may sound boring, but it’s sure to make for some interesting platforming opportunities. This ability allows

the prince to freeze water for a limited amount of time. That means that things like waterfalls can suddenly be made solid to open up previously unseen movement paths, jets of water spraying from cracks in walls can be frozen to create poles from which to swing and jump from to reach new vantage points, and geysers can be frozen to create columns which the prince can then climb.

You can expect the same excellent platforming, the same fluid, responsive and fun combat system, and the same awesome adventure elements that make the Prince of Persia series a favourite among gamers.

The game is being built on the Anvil engine, which is the same engine that powered the most recent Prince of Persia title, so expect all the fluid animations, great visuals and other technical wonders from that game to be present in this new title. Fans of Prince of Persia should already be very excited – because this game looks to be bringing all of the gameplay that we know and love back to our consoles.

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t’s no secret that almost every RTS fan on the planet is looking forward to StarCraft II. Wings of Liberty will function as both the first episode and base game around which the trilogy of StarCraft II will form.

It will offer players the full multiplayer experience, but the single player campaign is limited to the Terrans, with a small Protoss mini-campaign to wet your appetites. The story takes place four years after the events of StarCraft: Brood Wars, and will follow the iconic Jim Raynor’s new charge as leader of an insurgent group against the autocratic Terran Dominion.

Without the power to do any major damage to the Dominion, Raynor’s group is relegated to the role of mercenaries and artefact hunters who hunt down valuable and rare items thought to belong to the ancient race known as the Xel’Naga.

Publisher: Activision Blizzard Platforms: PC While the story is an important part of any Blizzard offering, it’s the multiplayer side of things that will really bring in the masses and keep them playing. To ensure there’s no break from this tradition, there has been a serious focus on the multiplayer aspect, including a complete overhaul of Blizzard’s online matchmaking and networking tool – Battle.net.

To help get things off the ground, the multiplayer beta for SCII has been running for some time, and the developers are using it to gain valuable balance testing and feedback from the community.

The three races of StarCraft – Terran, Zerg and Protoss – make their return, and while it may seem at first that little has changed, the differences become incredibly obvious when you’ve had a little while to play around.

Most of the basic units are still around, like the Marine, Zealot, Zergling and Hydralisk, but they’ve all had a bit of a change to bring them to speed with the rest of the game. Zerglings, for example, can now mutate into Banelings – little balls of explosive acid that can deal huge amount of damage when sacrificed, or even the humble Supply Depot, which can now be used more effectively as a wall thanks to its ability to drop down below the ground to allow units to walk over it, then pop back up again.

The game has also had its share of visual updates, largely thanks to its move over to the aging but still quite capable

Warcraft III engine, which has also been given a major overhaul. The engine now has support for DX10 effects, as well as Havoc Physics to really liven up the battlefield.

Many of your favourite maps have also made a return, and the addition of a new resource, the rich mineral field, is sure to spice up every game you have.

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EXCLUSIVE TO Pre-Order Now to get a Shockwave Character unlock code Release: 25 June 2010 Genre: Action Publisher: Activision Platforms: PC,Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, NDS

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nlike Activision’s other Transformers titles, this latest foray into the world of giant robots beating on other giant robots isn’t based on either the movies or the TV series – instead, this is an original game that will attempt to convey the tale of the war that took place on the planet Cybertron before the Transformers chose to throw

a spanner in Earth’s works. For the first time, we’ll get a glimpse of what the Transformers may have been like before coming to Earth. Two campaigns will be available – one for the Autobots and another for the Decepticons.

Running on the Unreal Engine 3, the game will feature multiplayer and cooperative play for up to three players.

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players as former outlaw John Marston. You’ll carve your own path through what the developers promise to be an epic story, set in an open world filled with frontier towns, vast prairies teeming with wildlife and other Wild West-type stuff. Also – you can tie people up and leave them on railway tracks.

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t’s like Grand Theft Auto, but in the Wild West. That means cowboys instead of gangsters, six shooters rather than submachine guns, saloons in place of nightclubs and lots of horses on open plains replacing traffic on city highways. Set at the turn of the 20th century, this follow up to 2004’s Red Dead Revolver casts

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R.U.S.E. cards that cast a veil of mystery over the battlefield. Don’t trust anything you see, don’t fire until you’ve got the enemy in your sites and make sure you’re always scouting ahead of your main force: ambushes, bombing runs and artillery fire await the unwary.

eel like a kid playing with their toy soldiers. R.U.S.E. takes place during WWII, and sees the player take on the role of a war-room commander with a bird’s-eye view over the battlefield. R.U.S.E. is all about information and deception, and players will be able to play

Pre-Order now to get the Assassins Pack www.btgames.co.za/reddead.asp Release: 21 May 2010 Genre: Action Adventure

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Release: 28 May 2010 Genre: Sport Publisher: Ubisoft Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3

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ure Football is a unique vision of soccer video games, emphasizing the intense, physical and spectacular aspects of the sport – that’s what the press release says. Played from an overthe-shoulder perspective, Pure Football promises to make virtual football a more personal, inyour-face affair. Music and audio change dynamically depending on how your five-a-side matches are going, and featured in the game will be 230 of today’s greatest players, 17 renowned teams and 17 legendary former players. You can create your own footballer and play through the campaign mode, or you can play in four-player local multiplayer. 1v1 matches will be playable online, complete with leaderboards.

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don’t require the original GTA IV installed, present or in any way nearby to play – these are standalone games that could even make for an excellent way to play GTA IV for the first time. To complete the package are three new radio stations: Vice City FM, RamJam FM and the talkshow Self-Actualization FM.

f you’ve missed out on the two expansions for GTA IV, then this is the perfect opportunity to catch up. Both the biker-centric “The Lost and the Damned” which introduces gang wars, and the hilarious “The Ballad of Gay Tony” are on the disc, and

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Release: 14 May 2010 Genre: Sports Publisher: Electronic Arts Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3 he third title in Electronic Arts’ Skate series is all about working together with teammates. Players and their friends can team up to complete challenges together while at the same time advancing their individual careers. The Hall of Meat is being renovated and will still reward you for epic bails, broken bones and smashed teeth.

The new skate school will let you perfect your skills, and the game’s comprehensive toolset will let you create your own graphics, videos and skate parks. Basically, if you liked the first two Skate games, chances are you’re going to like Skate 3 when it hits store shelves.

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For the Wii release, the game has undergone serious work to take advantage of the MotionPlus controller. The Advanced Swing difficulty setting will accurately read the angle while Tour Pro reads the rotation, swinging plane and point of contact. Additionally, Tour Pro brings the player closer than ever to the action by giving them a first-person view that creates “the most immersive and authentic golf experience in any video game.”

hile Tiger’s endorsements might have dropped like flies, EA is still happy to back the pro golfer with this title, the next in their line of Tiger Woods games that began way back in 1998. The player will select a team from both European and American contenders in the attempt to take the Ryder Cup. Playable game modes include foursomes where players hit alternate shots, four-balls and singles to bring the event to a close with a head-to-head match-up.

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Release: 25 June 2010 Genre: Platformer Publisher: Disney Platforms: PC, Xbox, PS3, PSP, Wii, NDS

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eaturing a story mode that follows the plot of the upcoming film, players will join Buzz, Woody and their pals on a new journey through the Toy Story universe. Another feature that will appear in the game is the Toy Box: a game mode that gives players access to a virtual box filled with toys and offers sandbox-style gameplay.

Release: 28 May 2010 Genre: Racing Publisher: Disney Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3

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ust for the crash racer fans, Split Second puts the player in the middle of a fictional reality TV show that demands action from its competitors. You’ll have to crash, smash and otherwise obliterate your way through each course to charge up your Powerplay meter. Get the meter high enough and you’ll be able to drop obstacles on and in front of your opponents that can block them off or create shortcuts for you to take advantage of. Powerplay events include airplane crashes, bombs dropped from circling helicopters, building collapses and explosions all round.

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rom the creators of Guilty Gear comes a 2D fighting game with a completely original cast and a beautiful visual style. The game uses a four-button control scheme for weak, medium and strong attacks, with an EX button that lets you perform special attacks with your chosen character.

ow you can finally go with your Sim to work! Control their every action during the daily grind, and help them progress through their career in more ways than ever before: will they work for good or evil, pursue creative endeavours or technical affairs, climb to the top of the ladder or be a slacker? Plenty of new career options await the Sims, as well as new customisation options.

If that’s not enough, become an architect and directly affect your neighbourhood with the Build and Buy mode.

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Release: 28 May 2010 Genre: Fighting

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uilding on the success of UFC 2009 Undisputed, this latest title promises to offer a host of improvements on its predecessor.

Most notably, developer Yuke’s Osaka (veterans of a decade’s worth of WWE games) claims the control system has been vastly improved over the last edition, which was criticised for having an exceptionally steep learning curve. Fighter animations and transitions between moves and positions also will receive a major upgrade, making the action feel more smooth and natural. Yuke’s has implemented what they call a new sway system that allows for full upper body control and head movement to help dodge attacks. While on the ground, a new posture system lets the player deliver strong, fight-ending strikes from every position. The developers have also added new strikes, submissions, transitions, cage moves and the ability to switch to a southpaw stance anytime during the fight. With all these changes to the way the combatants moves, it’s hard to imagine the control system

Publisher: THQ Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3 becoming any easier, but it certainly sounds more robust.

With the authenticity of the combat taken care of (and let’s be honest, that’s what will make or break this game), UFC 2010 aims to recreate the atmosphere of a live UFC television event. In addition to a roster of over 100 realisticallyrendered fighters, the game will also feature commentary from UFC announcers Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan. Introductions will be handled by the “veteran voice of the Octagon” Bruce Buffer.

And the Octagon girls will parade around between rounds in all their physics-defying glory.

The single-player game will feature a career mode where you can create a custom fighter and try to pummel your way to the UFC Hall of Fame. When putting together your new fighter, you’ll be able to choose and combine moves from different mixed martial arts disciplines. In addition to boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo and wrestling (which were available in UFC 2009) players will also be able to choose from

Sambo, karate and Greco-Roman wrestling this year. Along the way you’ll be encouraged to join a fight camp, spar online and taunt your opponents during weigh-ins and interviews in order to increase your image and popularity. Based on all that showmanship, and presumably how well you do in the actual fights, you can land sponsorships and endorsements.

New game modes in UFC 2010 include a title mode, where you fight through a weight class to earn and defend a belt; title defence, in which you complete milestone challenges on your road to stardom; and a 16-player individual and team tournament mode. You’ll also be able to engage in Ultimate Fights Mode which lets you relive some of the more memorable fights in UFC history, in either single player mode or 1v1 with another player.

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Release: Mid June 2010 Genre: Action

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engaged in suspicious activity throughout the country, and so, the “Soldiers without Borders” are brought in to help keep the peace and maintain Costa Rica’s independence. In time, these Soldiers without Borders would become known as the founders of “Outer Heaven”. With Hideo Kojima at the helm, Peace Walker promises to bring more of the tactical espionage action that we know and love to the PSP. Players will take control of the illustrious Naked Snake, and up to four players will be able to join forces and use advanced cooperative techniques to accomplish dangerous missions.

In addition, the game will feature basic base building and 3v3 competitive play. The game will also reportedly feature singing tanks and other vehicles.

t’s the 1970s. Big Boss has his “Soldiers without Borders” (apparently, these quotation marks are mandatory) stationed in Columbia, when he is approached by a visitor from Costa Rica, “a Nation without a Military”. Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, as Latin America became the key to maintaining the balance of power between the East and the West, Costa Rica somehow managed to maintain neutrality throughout the whole ordeal.

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arksiders is coming to the PC! The game has been well received both critically and commercially, but PC gamers were initially left out of all the apocalyptic fun that the game provided console gamers with. In June, that’s set to change as War, his massive sword Chaoseater and his flaming steed Ruin make their way to the PCs of keyboardand-mouse loving gamers. For those of you who haven’t heard, the game plays like a mixture of God of War and The Legend of Zelda, so expect meaty combat interspersed with exploration and adventure elements.

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Release: 14 May 2010 Genre: Flight Simulator Publisher: 505 Games Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3

Release: Available Genre: Family Fun Publisher: Konami Platforms: PC,Wii, NDS

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wilight might not be to on every hardcore gamer’s wish-list, and that’s exactly why Scene It? Twilight is appearing on the Wii and DS only. Assuming you’re superexcited for this release, you can look forward to hundreds of clips from the film, on-screen puzzles, sound bites, music and trivia questions from the first film in the series.

New puzzle types “Alice’s Vision” and “Locker Picks” should give fans from both the Edward and Jacob side of the love triangle some attention. Bonus activities include “Which Cullen are You?” and a downloadable party guide so you can throw the ultimate undead gettogether!

Release: Mid June 2010 Genre: Strategy

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well as a video of each of them explaining the levels. It also includes the Metal Gear Solid, Monsters and History costumes, as well as the Animals costume pack. If you haven’t had a chance to pick up LBP, this is the perfect excuse to make up for the transgression.

roving that it’s never too late to jump on board a good idea, Sony is releasing the popular user-generated- centric LittleBigPlanet with loads of cool new stuff. The GOTY edition includes 18 levels designed by some of the top members of the LBP online community, as

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light-sim junkies have long been enthralled by the IL-2 Sturmovik series of World War IIbased flight simulators. Once a PConly franchise, Birds of Prey is the first game in the series to appear on consoles. Boasting an all-new damage effects engine (players will be able to see things like bullet holes in wings and smoke trails behind damaged aircraft) and advanced environmental visuals (resulting in what the developers promise to be highly detailed, realistic landscapes), the game offers a single-player campaign that’ll allow players to join the Allies’ fight against the Axis, and multiplayer that will allow players to choose between either faction.

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the Special Edition will gain access to the Legendary Roster – filled with some legendary racers from the SBK like Carl Fogarty, Ben Spies and Colin Edwards.

he fourth title in the SBK series of games promises enough depth to satisfy superbike enthusiasts and simulations fans, while still making it easy for everyone else to pick up and play the game. The game will feature 1000cc and 600cc beasts from manufacturers like Aprilia, Honda, Triumph, BMW, Ducati, Kawasaki, KTM, MV Agusta, Yamaha and Suzuki.

The 14-track racing roster from the real-life SBK will be in the game, including Germany’s infamous Nürburgring.

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raceway should they desire. Users will then be able to share their creations with each other on the PSN, allowing for unlimited tracks and competitions.

ser-generated content is nothing new to the racing genre, but it’s never before been done like this. ModNation Racers will allow players to custom design their character and vehicles from scratch, as well as giving them a host of tools for quickly and easily laying out their own tracks. Newcomers could whip up a complete track in a matter of minutes, but experienced users will have the tools available to craft the perfect

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Set in feudal Japan, Way of the Samurai 3 will offer players a massive open world to explore. You’ll be able to create your own samurai, gain a reputation in the game world and claim one of 50 different titles. Players can side with one of three warring factions: Fujimori clan, Sakurai clan or Takadane villagers. There’s also the choice to journey through the game alone, killing anyone who gets in your way. The choices you

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his long-awaited psychological thriller puts players in the shoes of Alan Wake, a horror novelist with writer’s block. Things go awry when his wife goes missing after the events of one of his novels begin occurring in the real world while on vacation in an idyllic little town called Bright Falls. Light will play a major role in the game as it is Alan’s primary defence against the nightmarish foes (who gain strength from darkness and shadows) he now faces, so flashlights, flares and other light sources will become your allies.

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he latest title in the Lips franchise is all about big hair, shoulder pads and fly sunglasses. Feelings of nostalgia: they’re sure to be everywhere when scrolling through this game’s setlist. Featuring 40 of the most memorable tracks from the 80s, you’re sure to get your groove on when Lips: I Love the 80s is involved at your next 80s-themed party. Here are some of the tracks you’ll find in the game: Forever Young - Alphaville Cruel Summer - Bananarama Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club Boys Don’t Cry - The Cure Rio - Duran Duran A Little Respect - Erasure A Good Heart - Feargal Sharkey Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood Bad Reputation - Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

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n the year 2049, a deadly pandemic known as the Black Scrawl has spread throughout the world. Nier’s daughter is ill, and he’s determined to find a cure no matter the cost. But with the Black Scrawl comes masses of twisted enemies called Shades. Nier will have to use weapons, magic and anything he can get his hands on in this fantasy action RPG to solve this problem.

Nier will have plenty of RPG elements as well as straight-up action, with highly customisable combat, quest-givers and NPCs, with over 100 rune-like “words” for customising your weapons.

Release: 28 May 2010 Genre: Shooter

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T-ENG (Thermal ENerGy), with various factions battling the indigenous, insect-like Akrid to gain control over the precious resource. Huge bosses, 4-player co-op (for the entire singleplayer campaign), competitive online multiplayer, big guns, bigger robots and character customisation will all feature in this one.

e’re going back to E.D.N. III. It’s been ten years of in-game time since the events that transpired in the first Lost Planet, and things have changed a bit – the once snow-covered planet now has heat blooms occurring all over it, resulting in lush vegetation, and in some areas, even barren deserts. The fight still rages over

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Release: 07 May 2010 Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Capcom Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3

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Alpha 3, and Dudly, Ibuki and Makoto from SFIII. There are also new game modes, including an online team battle mode for up to eight players, a replay channel that allows players to save and view replays from other players, and Endless Battle, in which the winner plays against a rotating group of players.

uper Street Fighter IV is a re-release of the hit title SFIV, and includes a host of new features. Ten new characters make their way onto the roster, eight of which are from previous SF games: T. Hawk and Dee Jay, who were dropped from the original release, Adon from the first game in the series, Cody and Guy from Final Fight and Street Fighter

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Release: June 2010 Genre: Hunting Publisher: Kalyspo Platforms: PC

Release: 21 May 2010 Genre: Strategy Publisher: Kalypso Platforms: PC

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Create your own hunter and develop your skills to become the ultimate fawn killer. 72 missions are on offer, set in a variety of exotic, critter-filled locations like the African savannah, North American prairies and European forests.

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s the manager of your very own racing team (it’s your choice to either select an existing crew, or create your own), it’s up to you to negotiate with drivers, sponsors and suppliers, research new technologies, decide your team’s racing strategy and communicate tactics throughout each race. A multiplayer mode (via LAN or Internet) lets you challenge your friends to see who the ultimate team manager is. 17 tracks will feature in the game, as well as over 200 drivers to choose from, together with over 1000 other team members. Construct your own cars, edit your team and manage every aspect to become the best.

f you’re still savouring every second of the excellent Tropico 3, here’s a great opportunity to make those seconds all the more savoury. Absolute Power adds a number of features to the game, including 10 new campaign islands and missions, 6 new buildings including the small garage, garbage dump and marina, 10 new edicts especially for the megalomaniacs out there, 6 landmarks and a new faction – your die-hard Loyalists. Factions will now have a much bigger role in the game, with each mission having a single dominant faction that could cause a lot of trouble for you if they’re not happy.

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Release: 07 May 2010 Genre: Simulation Publisher: Kalypso Platforms: PC

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ricket fans can look forward to the next game in the long-running series from Codemasters. A continuation from last year’s Ashes Cricket 2009, IC 2010 will put players more in control of the pitch than ever before. The Action Cam will put players right in the white shoes of your favourite cricketer from the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia. Additionally, the Power Stick system gives batsmen the control they need to push quick singles to gaps in the field or slog the ball all the way into the stands of the game’s 21 international stadiums.

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EGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 features gameplay that will be instantly recognisable to anyone who has played any of the titles in the successful LEGO series of games. Spanning the first four books, this title will have a heavy focus on exploration and item collecting. Casting spells will play a major role, and you’ll unlock new spells (each with their own unique uses) as you progress through the story. Making potions will also feature heavily, with potions that help the player complete levels but can have dodgy side effects (like transforming the player into a frog) if brewed incorrectly. Expect to see many of your favourite characters, like Ron, Hermione, Sirius Black, Dumbledore, Hagrid and more.

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great with spells and Ron has his pet rat Scabbers, who can reach seemingly unreachable areas.

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lets you take your Pokémon with you wherever you go. And the more you walk, the more “watts” you add to your profile to allow you to encounter and catch wild Pokémon that wouldn’t normally be available. If you “gotta catch ‘em all”, it’s time to get fit!

remake of the Game Boy classic Pokémon Gold, HeartGold will give players a chance to re-experience this excellent game with all-new visuals, touch screen controls and the Pokéwalker accessory. The Pokéwalker is a pedometer that

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he top-selling third-party Wii title in Japan is finally hitting Western shores. The third in the series, Monster Hunter Tri will see the player hunting down fearsome beasts, completing quests and gathering up loot and other items. The game will have many online aspects, including built-in VOIP support and plenty of ways to team up for a massive monster-smashing excursion, including the ability to save your player data right onto your Wii remote so you’re always ready to play, even at a friend’s house.

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as a pedometer and lets you take your favourite Pokémon with you wherever you go. The game is essentially an RPG with adventure elements, and is filled with hundreds of different Pokémon.

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n enhanced remake of 1999’s Pokémon Silver for the Game Boy, Pokémon SoulSilver returns players to the Johto region, with new features like touch-screen support and updated graphics making their way into this remake.

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