At long last, this week sees the release of God of War 3, the Playstation 3 exclusive which has been three years in the making. Continuing the vastly popular franchise from the Playstation 2, this is the first time we'll witness Kratos' adventures on a next gen console. Suffice to say, the wait has been well worth it.

The God of War franchise has always been a byword for action adventure mastery, and this title returns to show the rest how it's done. We join Kratos just where the last game left off, scaling Mount Olympus itself to lay siege to the remaining Gods that betrayed him. This gives rise to a number of new gameplay possibilities.

God of War 3 benefits from a dynamic camera, swinging and looping to follow Kratos in a stark contrast to the fixed camera of previous installments. The ascent of Mount Olympus also allows for some breathtaking gameplay elements, including flying high on wind pockets or battling Titans over sheer drops.

Graphically, God of War 3 is stunning. The character details are highly developed, right down to skin pores. The diverse environments offer a rich display of creativity, from the domain of the Gods to the depths of Hell. The gameplay continues to set the standard, with Kratos gaining access to an impressive array of new weapons, all of which will play a strategic part in your varied battles.

It was almost a forgone conclusion, but God of War 3 is an amazing title. Every possible facet of what makes a game great is rolled into one; epic storyline, amazing graphics and engaging gameplay. The franchise continues to blow all competition out of the water, and if you own a Playstation 3 you simply must check it out!

The new AVP videogame is out after several poor attempts at Alien, Predator and AVP games, begging the question have producers Rebellion finally created a videogame to satisfy the hardcore AVP fans?

The answer in brief is yes. Released for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Games for Windows the new AVP videogame contains three campaigns, allowing the player to control the hunter, survivor or prey. Starting on the Coloniel Marines campaign, you begin as the rookie of the team on a small spacecraft that witnesses a gigantic Predator ship obliterate your mothership. Of course the only option available is for your vessel to land on an undisclosed planet.

The next cutscene features your character waking up after blacking out from the drop, and being told by Tequila (closely resembling Vasquez from Aliens) that this mission will become a "bug hunt". The next few stages are just for the player to get to grips with the controls, which will be familiar to most FPS players. Players will be fending off hordes of xenomorphs whilst waiting for an elevator to bring you to safety.

It's during this instance players will notice how impressive the lighting of the new Aliens vs. Predator is; was that a vent falling off? or was it a xenomorph on the ceiling? The answer is that you will not know until it may be too late! Lighting has been used to genius effect in creating tense and unsure gameplay. The weapons look and sound authentic to the Alien films.

If the Marines campaign is the closest to an FPS as possible in this AVP videogame, then the Aliens campaign is the furthest away from that. The scene opens with a xenomorph breeding laboratory with test subjects being harvested for their bioweapons research. However your Alien is different, as you decide to make your escape through your surrogate parent's throat, this indicates you're a more intelligent species of Alien. A power failure gives you the perfect chance to make your escape. Mission objectives are given to you telepathically from the Alien Queen, and your Alien itself is a living weapon, armed with razor tipped tail. Alien play style favours stealth and surprise attacks from the shadows, and it is the most versatile of the combatants.

The Predator campaign is a mix of the Marine and Alien campaigns. Being a Predator you rely heavily on your advanced technology and use of stealth to eliminate your prey. The predator campaign in this AVP videogame is to locate and retrieve the bodies of several "youngbloods"; Predators that have gone missing. The Predator will be the favourite of the three campaigns, due to all its weaponry and utterly gruesome steath kills.

Overall, the new AVP videogame will satisfy the hardcore fans as it remains faithful to both the Alien and Predator films. The graphics could have been improved slightly but the lighting and sound effects far make up for any visual gripes. Combining these elements with an excellent multiplayer mode has created the best AVP videogame to date.

Prior to the release of the Playstation 3 Slim, back in September 2009, Sony were really starting to worry about PS3 sales. The major competition; Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360, were both outselling the console along with their respective software. The problem was pinned down to Sony's refusal to budge on the hefty price tag, and so the other consoles became popular due to increased affordability. Sony's luck changed dramatically however, with the production of the Playstation 3 Slim.

This redesign is not an alternative model, the Playstation 3 Slim has completely replaced the older models and so is regarded the only official Playstation 3 console. As before, the model is available in both 120GB or 250GB, offering buyers the same options in capacity as before. Further additions include EasyLink, which augments the HDMI capabilities of both your Playstation and the TV it is connected to.

As the title suggests, the Playstation 3 Slim is a lot more compact and space-friendly than its predecessor. It is over 30% smaller and lighter; a welcome instigation as the size of the original was always a sore point. Furthermore, the reduced size also consumes a lot less power, which means the console doesn't heat up as fast. Overheating was never a massive issue for the Playstation 3, especially compared to rivals, but a cooler system is always a better system.

Finally, Sony issued a hefty price cut on the console. Seemingly what the public was waiting for, sales skyrocketed in the Autumn and Sony were well and truly back in the race. The Playstation 3 Slim console represents a unified and logical step forward for the company- offering the same great system in a smaller, more user friendly package and cutting the price makes everyone happy- Sony get their sales and we get a new and improved console!

Are you wanting to get your hands on the amazing gaming experience that is the PlayStation 3? What's stopping you? The expense? If that is the case then there's no real cause to worry because you can often find a PS3 sale close to you, if you know where to look.

In case you were wondering, the ideal spot to search for a PS3 sale could just as easily be the store pretty close by and not necessarily the place across the town or overseas. The grass is not always greener on the other side! You should keep a look out for end of season sales at your local electronics dealer.

Some online video game websites such as Amazon or eBay could also be offering the PS3 at a bargain sale price.  These are often the best deals that are up for grabs so do check them out.

However wherever you decide to purchase from a further crucial question remains. With now 3 commercially available models of the PS3 with drive capacities of 60GB, 80GB and 120GB each, it's sometimes difficult to choose. When you have found that great PS3 sale price then you must still select between the 3 models and choose wisely too.

If you want to play your classic PlayStation2 titles on your new system then you might choose to go for the 60GB machine. You can enjoy all your classic titles here because it is totally backwards compatible with PS2 games as well, thanks to a function called the 'Emotion Engine' application.

In contrast, whilst the 80GB model holds the software processing technology from the PS2 the absence of compatible hardware means that only a handful of your classic titles will be usable, which probably won't matter too much if you still have your original PS2 system.

A standard difference between the PS3 60GB and PS3 80GB models is the presence of 4 or 2 USB ports meaning that these are able to be linked up with numerous external media outlets simultaneously. But what might eventually make you go for a 60GB PS3 sale is its price if you are lucky enough to find one below that of the 80GB model. However Sony discontinued distribution and production of the 60GB model in 2008. As a result, they're in much higher demand and harder to find and on most sites are usually more expensive than the 80GB model. Therefore, make a grab for any 60GB PS3 offer you can find if you'd like one providing the price is right for you.

For folks who want your games console to double up as a Computer then do go for the 80GB machine as it can be equipped with a Linux operating system so transforming into your 'alternate PC'!

In order to snatch the ultimate PS3 sale for yourself, you should have a look into your own needs and most significantly your wallet. For the majority of video game fans the PS3 80GB offering is the best option as it's high on features and these days pretty gentle on the purse.

Alternatively you should definitely check out the newly released Playstation 3 Slim 120 GB which is currently priced at a bargain $299! This has some super features which you can read about in our reviews page for this model. It is right up to date with the latest features, higher capacity, and that could certainly be your best option of all.