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Going through the bins – Mirror’s Edge

In the future, both bins and bargains are outlawed and I am forced to jump across rooftops in search of empty thrills. I am utterly miserable, and Resident Evil 8 is going to require that I take out a loan against the miniscule coffin I laughably call a home. The streets are nice and [...]

Going through the bins – 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand

You can find me in da club! By which I mean you can find me by the bins. 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand (Xbox 360) Nothing is more important to 50 Cent than money. Making money, either through his popularity in the “rap game” or by hustling, whatever that entails, is his prime goal in [...]

Going through the bins – The Incredible Hulk

What I’ve been wasting my time and money on since I finished Mass Effect 2. The Incredible Hulk (XBox 360) I have a theory about why it’s so hard to get the Hulk right in media outside of comics, and it’s to do with Bruce Banner. He is by necessity a blank compared to the raging mass [...]

Going through the bins – The Wheelman

The regular results of trawling through bargain bins, by someone with more sensible things to spend spare tenners on. The Wheelman (XBox 360) The repeated attempts to capture the magic of the cinema car chase in a game has resulted in a few entertaining rides for players. From Spy Hunter through Chase HQ, the rough and tumble open [...]

Going through the bins – Wanted: Weapons of Fate

I love bargains. Don’t we all? But I take particular pleasure in rooting out the unloved, middle of the road titles from bargain bins and second-hand shelves. Games that slipped out to no fanfare and little critical response at full price, slowly drifting down in price and into the rarely-considered, grey recesses of the bottom [...]

PES2010 (Xbox360) – Bargain but at what price?

No. NO! Look away from the image on the left there. LOOK AWAY. “Not final artwork” amazon say – they’re not fucking kidding. What sort of deranged person thought that was a good picture to use? I know for a fact I will wake up in the middle of the night and see this Lionel [...]

GOD, surely they can’t be serious?

Microsoft has unveiled its Games On Demand service, whereby Xbox 360 owners can download older titles direct to their console. It’s a cracking idea and everyone’s a winner! Gamers get instant gratification and publishers get a renewed sales burst out of older titles. Hurrah! Except MS just revealed their pricing plan: 1600 – 2400 Billbucks. [...]

Just trying to save you money.

Alright, this one is short and to the point, and not at all to make sure we put something out today. Nope… not at all. We Rodents love our games. But in today’s financial climate, we like to try and get as much value for our money as possible. Naturally, we consider our readers among [...]

Bargains ahoy: iPhone Peggle – 59 pence

You’ve heard of Peggle, course you have. You’ve heard of the iPhone, of course you have. You’ve heard of the queen’s new pennies, of course you have. You’ve heard of Pachinko Sexy Reaction, course you….hang on, you *haven’t*? Shame on you. Actually that’s a bit harsh, to be fair that’s to be expected, not many [...]

Bargain: You’re in the Movies + live camera (Xbox 360) – £14.99!

As pointed out by fine forumite Ahchay, HMV have the rather shit looking (if we’re being fair - but perhaps in a good way) “You’re in the Movies” plus the Live camera thingie for a mere £14.99. This is great value and I indeed picked one up for the littelun today, surprised to see that there [...]

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