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Cars (Nintendo DS) 
In a nutshell:
Few kids films can be as well suited to video game immortalisation as Cars and just for once a movie license-in hasn’t just been used for a cheap cash-in. Think Ridge Racer, Jr. and there’s plenty to enjoy here for both adults and children.
The lowdown:
When you’ve got a movie populated solely by talking cars it at least means there’s no need to turn the game into yet another third person platformer. Instead you take the role of stock car Lightning McQueen in what is actually a sequel to the movie’s plot, as he works his way up the racing leagues. Whether there’s someone driving Lightning or not he still handles like any other arcade racer, complete with a handy powerslide. The artificial intelligence of the other cars can seem a bit too willing to let you win in the early stages but there are separate kids and adults modes to ensure all ages get a decent challenge.
Most exciting moment:
Although it’s not quite Grand Theft Auto the game features a surprisingly large game world for you to explore, with wide open canyons and towns filled with tons of side quests and mini-games to ignore or enjoy as you please.
Since you ask:
Almost the entire voicecast of the movie reprise their roles, recording original dialogue just for the game. This includes Owen Wilson and, in his first ever role in a video game, the legendary Paul Newman.
The bottom line:
One of the best movie tie-ins for a while and a decent little racer.
HARRISON DENT
List Price: ?14.99
Amazon Price: ?9.96
Used Price: ?10.00
Customer Review: Addictive
I got this game yesterday and with the exception of the final race it’s completed, I wish there were more hidden things on there or something however it was very nice not to just have another platform game, while some of the mini games were a bit boring and annoying to get through there was a variety and I really enjoyed it. Definately worthewhile gettting and I’ll probably play the mini games over anyway particularly as there’s new levels unlocked - but more of the same thing.
Customer Review: interesting but….
At first this game was absolutly brilliant!!!! Great fun. But there arnt that many games. After a while it begins to get boring. There is not much of a story line and no racing. However it is great for a young kid. I thought this would have loads of racing but there is only one race. And in this all you do is play gaees. Great Game… at first.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (Xbox 360) 
List Price: ?39.99
Amazon Price: ?24.97
Used Price: ?17.99
Customer Review: A Response to Lks Canty
For God sake, the walls make it easier. A challenge is good once in a while you woosie. Play the bloody game like the makers wanted, and stop wasting peoples time
Customer Review: so close…yet so far
This game has great graphics, cut scenes and plenty of variation of gameplay such as skirmish and online battles. The early versions of C&C were great and they were great for a reason…which seems to have been forgotten in this version. The AI is brutal in this version and it develops at such a pace that its a struggle to build enough units to withstand the onslaught upon your base ! There is hardly any tactic play in this version and you cant build walls to protect your troops and vehicles. why has this been omitted ? I must be honest in that I have enjoyed playing it despite its flaws and I look forward to the next version with these issues ironed out !
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