Editors' choice games

  • Dead Space

    11 Nov 2008 1:28 PM

    An incredibly atmospheric and disturbingly gruesome deep-space adventure that will haunt your dreams and leave you begging for more.

    Specs: PC, PS3

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Rock Band

    07 Nov 2008 5:34 PM

    Rock Band does a superb job of bringing out the wannabe rock star in all of us, and creates one of the best party-game experiences of all time.

    Specs: PS2, PS3, Wii

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 9.0

    Crysis Warhead

    03 Nov 2008 12:05 PM

    Warhead is a fantastic stand-alone expansion to a superb shooter, and should be played by anyone who likes games with guns.

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Fallout 3

    31 Oct 2008 4:06 PM

    Fallout 3 is a profoundly engrossing role-playing game just waiting to reveal its deep, dark mysteries.

    Specs: PC, PS3

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  • Fable II

    22 Oct 2008 9:15 AM

    This Fable is light on morals and rich with adventure.

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • LittleBigPlanet

    21 Oct 2008 4:26 PM

    LittleBigPlanet is a novel, imaginative, and highly customisable platform game.

    Where to buy? $45 to $47 at 4 stores

  • 8.5

    Buzz! Quiz TV

    03 Sep 2008 10:40 AM

    Thanks to its wireless buzzers and online play, the first Buzz for PS3 is a must have for trivia or party game fans. Make sure you have a widescreen TV though.

    Where to buy? $51 at 1 store

  • 9.5

    Braid

    13 Aug 2008 9:56 AM

    A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience.

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl

    25 Jul 2008 4:15 PM

    With a bigger roster than ever, online multiplayer, and the ability to share screenshots, custom levels, and game replays with friends, Super Smash Bros. has never been better.

    Where to buy? $67 to $90 at 5 stores

  • Professor Layton and the Curious Village

    11 Jul 2008 10:25 AM

    Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.

    Where to buy? Check price listings

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