Friday Frugal Findings - Pre-Order Edition

We’re giving you something a little different this week with a round up of the cheapest prices on pre-release titles coming in the near future. So sit back and check out some of the best ways to spend the early part of the summer.

Hunted: The Demon’s Forge; at Gamestation
Release Date; 3rd June 2011
Xbox 360 and PS3 - £32.99/$54.41/38.11 Euro
PC - £24.99/$41.21/28.87 Euro

Promising to deliver all the thrills and spills of a modern day shooter, Bethesda’s Hunted: TDF, puts you and your gaming partner in control of the ranged weapons expert E’lara or the sword wielding Caddoc as you descend into the dark and dangerous world of Kala Moor. Built on the Unreal 3 engine this Co-Op title will certainly attract both fantasy fans and non fantasy fans alike, with combat ranging from out and out kill-fests to choosing the right tactics to combine your powers as you take down your enemies with brutal combo moves. The game will also include The Crucible feature, a level editor that lets you build and share your fiendishly designed dungeons.

The Sims 3 - Generations; at Amazon UK
Release Date; 3rd June 2011
PC/Mac £24.91/$41.10/28.78 Euro

Another expansion for the interactive dollhouse that is The Sims 3 is on the horizon, this one is suppose to give your Sims a richer life experience. For your kiddy-wink-sims you’ll be able to dress-up as dinosaurs, fairies and alike, play in tree houses and generally be mean to each other if the trailer is anything to go by. You can also relive the drama of your own teenage years, (although Lord knows why you would want to do that, I seem to have spent most of mine lying on my bed hating everyone and listening to The Smiths, although that hasn’t changed much now I’m an adult come to think of it) with the possibility to play pranks and graduate from high school. The adults don’t get left out either, you can engage in gossip with others about who is engaging in relational fornication with who. I am sure fans of The Sims series will be looking forward to this one and hoping its not just another opportunity for EA to get them to part with hard earned reddies.


Duke Nukem Forever; at Amazon UK
Release Date; 10th June 2011
Xbox 360/PS3 £34.70/$57.13/40.04 Euro

“Hail to the king, baby!” He’s back and he’s looking bigger, badder and more politically incorrect than ever. With the joyous news that the game we’ve waited for, for so long went gold this week, it actually looks like we’re going to get our grubby mitts on a game that has almost become mythical. The aliens are back to take over the world, but as you’d expect Duke isn’t having any of it, as well as the hilarious one liners and badass FPS action we’ve come to expect from a Nukem title, we are now let loose in a massively interactive environment, including everything from lifting weights to “interacting” with urinals if your so inclined. There is also a vast range of multiplayer modes for your and your mates to enjoy all bundled together with The Kings bawdy humour. Probably one to avoid if your easily offended, for the rest of us, get ready once again to kick ass and chew bubblegum.


inFamous 2; at Amazon UK
Release Date; 10th June 2011
PS3 £36.99/$60.91/42.65 Euro

The continuation of the Cole MacGrath saga, sees the modern day superhero attempting to build on his powers to take on “The Beast” who is destroying the whole of the East Coast and potentially the whole world. As seen in the original title, this action-adventure follow up takes place in an open world setting, with our protagonist collecting new powers as he goes along, but there are also some new features including a morality system which will lead you to one of the two possible endings, depending on your choices and user created content meaning you can knock out some devilish side missions to share with other gamers.


The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D at Amazon UK
Release Date; 17th June 2011
Nintendo 3DS £29.91/$49.28/34.50 Euro

A classic from the days of the Nintendo 64 gets a remake in glorious 3D on the latest handled, pleasing the many fans of Link. Ocarina of Time is being released with all new content including quests, boss battles and much more. If you didn’t get the change to experience the game back on the N64, don’t miss out this time around.

Friday Frugal Finding

Once again we seek out the best game deals on the net for this week. We’re a congenial lot here at Reaper Towers, so if you find a deal that you think should be included in our lists or a store that we maybe over looking, feel free to let us know and we’ll cast our one good eye over it.

Brink; PS3 at Amazon UK
£34.43/$55.76/39.50 Euro

This one only made it onto the list this week as we like to bring you the best price on a newly released title. This is Bethesda’s latest offering that puts you on a floating city called the Ark, which is on the “brink” of civil war. It really seems to boil down to sounding like a cross between Haze, with a pinch of Bioshock and some Hippie bullshit you’d normally find in a Final Fantasy game. The initial reviews are mixed to say the least, so it might be worth letting this one hit the pre-owned shelves or bargain bin before you check it out.













Crysis 2; Xbox 360 at Gamestation
£22.99/$37.21/26.38 Euro

The original title is held in great affection by PC gamers as it really pushed the hardware to the limit giving us some stunning vistas and Crysis 2 does not scrimp in this area either. Although there has been some grumbling about the length and difficulty of the single player campaign, it is beautiful looking thing. An FPS for FPS fans that is better looking than a badger in a hat.





















Deadly Premonitions; Xbox 360 at Amazon UK
£12.97/$21.00/14.88 Euro

This release from Rising Star Games split the gaming world into two camps and made sure this one became a cult classic. A survival horror that isn’t just another Silent Hill rip off, Deadly Premonitions has a engrossing storyline that blends action and homicide investigation beautifully, all of this is bolstered with some quirky additions such as maintaining personal grooming, a twenty four hour weather cycle and a selection of mini games. A blend of Twin Peaks with some elements of classic survival horror that I really enjoyed, but you will love it or hate it.

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm; PC at Game
£17.99/$29.14/20.64 Euro

Most, if not all Warcraft players will have this expansion by now, but if you haven’t been to Azeroth for a while this is one hell of reason to reactivate your account. Deathwing has returned and left the land masses of the Eastern Kingdom and Kalimdor in somewhat of a mess, on the bright side however it has given Blizzard a chance to revamp the whole of these continents with a shed load on new quests and starting areas. The level cap has also been raised to 85, two new playable races have been added, new race and class combinations and plenty of new raids and instances for you to get your teeth into. Blizzard has out done itself with this expansion and with Blizzcon around the corner, there has never been a better time to come back to WoW.

Donkey Kong Country Returns; Wii at Amazon UK
£34.13/$55.28/39.15 Euro

This weeks list has been a bit on the violent side, so here is something with monkeys…

Friday Frugal Findings - 6th May 2011

As the Games industry starts to prepare for its summer hibernation like some reverse Techno-Bear, we here at Reaper Towers continue in our crusade to find you the best deals week by week.

L.A. Noire; PS3/Xbox 360 at Amazon UK
£34.99/$57.50/39.60 Euro

This title has had us champing at the bit since it was announced by Rockstar all the way back in 2004 and now with the release only two weeks away, we’ve been hunting down some of the best pre order prices. For those not in the know, L.A. Noire is in the same vein as the classic Noire movies of the 1940’s such as Double Indemnity and The Maltese Falcon. I for one will be playing this wearing a Trilby and Spats while calling everyone Doll-Face. If we find a better deal for you before release date, we’ll bring you that next week.

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood - Da Vinci Edition; Xbox 360 at Amazon UK
£22.98/$37.74/26.00 Euro

The Borgia, what an odd lot, murder, warmongering, adultery and incest, all before breakfast. A stout lot the Mediterranean people, must be due to the diet, I need a caffeine transfusion before I can make it to the shower. In the continuation of the Assassin’s Creed saga we once again tackle those fiendish Templars, this time in Rome. This package also includes a new single player story, following the disappearance of the worlds most famous painter of women in a post coital state, as well as some new multiplayer options.

Stalker - Radioactive Edition; PC at Gamestation
£10.99/$18.08/12.45 Euro

One of the very few shooters that has not had a multiplatform release, but certainly deserves a look from all you console players. Set in the ruins of Chernobyl known as “The Zone” after a second nuclear disaster, this edition includes the original title and its follow up, meaning more mutants for your moola.

Homefront; Xbox 360 at Gamestation
£24.99/$40.97/28.48 Euro

Joe McCarthy’s worst nightmare comes true in this game, in the year 2027 The Greater Korean Republic invade the USA after a global conflict for the worlds dwindling resources. An FPS with a gripping storyline from John Milius of Red Dawn and Apocalypse Now fame, that places you in the heart of an alien America as you fight using guerrilla tactics to take back the Home of the Brave and the Land of the Free.

Lego Ninjago; Nintendo DS at Amazon UK
£19.46/$31.97/22.03 Euro

Ninjas and Lego, you know that’s cool. Lego also makes a cracking weapon incidentally, throw some bricks on the floor and your enemies are doomed. Although that does rely on them not wearing shoes.

Friday Frugal Findings - 29th April 2011

If you're in the UK at the moment or anywhere else in the world come to think of it and you're like me, you'll be hiding under the bed just in case you hear the words Royal and Wedding. Which will no doubt send you into a frightful rage ending up with you bludgeoning some fecker to death with their own shoes. If this sound familiar then take my advice. There is no way to avoid eejits going on about this nonsense for at least the next week or so, the only solution is to not go outside, don't answer the phone and for the love of Christ keep the TV and Radio off. Only thing to do then? That’s right, check out our gaming deals for this week and we’ll promise to do our best to keep nuptials and blue-bloods out of it. Our day will come Comrades, our day will come…


Alan Wake; Xbox 360 at Amazon UK
£7.70/$12.83/8.64 Euro

A game that first went into development when Isambard Kingdom Brunel was only a glint in his father’s eye and like most games that take this long to surface, they never quite live up to the hype. Although not a title that will have your arse glued to the couch for more than a few hours it does have its moment.







Bioshock 2; Xbox 360 at Amazon UK
£5.40/$8.99/6.06 Euro

There was a certain amount of sneering about Bioshock’s sequel upon release, all we can tell you is if you loved the first outing then get your thumbs around this one and at this price you won’t be disappointed.

Dead Rising 2; PS3 at Gamestation
£12.98/$21.64/14.47 Euro

Zombies, Zombies, Zombies, if you can’t get enough of them, here’s a game with more that you can shake a chainsaw at. Reviewed here when first released.

Lucius; PC at Play.com
£17.99/£30.01/20.23 Euro

Here’s one I’ve been keeping my one good eye on for the last few months. At the moment this title is looking a lot like a horror movie which I’m guessing the producers couldn’t get the naming rights to. Lucius is the son of the Devil and its your job to help him off people to gain enough dark powers to take over the world. Well if you call your kid Lucius, its hard to imagine him growing up to be an accountant. Lace Mamba’s latest title is due for release on 11th June.

Friday Frugal Findings - 22nd April 2011

It’s Easter, a time for chocolate, booze, some bloke with a beard and a big brick blocking a cave entrance, oh and most importantly spending time with your loved one, that’s right your gaming platform of choice. If your already feeling not exactly the “May West” from all that Coco and Hooch, let the Doctor write you a prescription for this weeks gaming deals.


Portal 2; Xbox 360 at Amazon UK
£32.99/$54.48/37.40 Euro

Well its finally here and this is the best price we could find for all you dirty little sods looking to stick parts of yourselves into holes. It’s a Freudian nightmare I swear.








Fight Night Champion; Xbox 360 at Game
£22.98/$37.96/26.05 Euro

Drinking and fighting go hand in hand for some of you, why not have weekend off marauding through your local city centre like some sex crazed Nordic invader and punch people on the bugle in a virtual environment? You’ll save even more money seeing as you won’t have to pay bail.







Call of Duty Black Ops; PS3 at Gamestation
£24.98/$41.25/28.33 Euro

If you haven’t already been swept up in the new CoD wave here is your chance. In this outing the best selling series of all time puts you into the murky goings on of the Cold War and its secretive battles. Ah, don’t you miss those good old days of wondering if a massive A-Bomb was going to drop on your bonce?






Broken Sword Trilogy; PC at Play.com
£3.99/$6.59/4.53 Euro

A personal favourite of mine at an unbelievable price, one of the finest adventure series of games to grace any gaming platform. From the streets of Paris to sweltering jungles these three games have it all, cracking voice acting, graphics that still stand the test of time and brilliant storylines. I recommend this one highly.






The House of the Dead: Overkill; Wii at Amazon UK
£10.83/$17.89/12.29 Euro

If there is one thing the Wii does well it’s Rail Shooters and this one isn’t for the kids. A Grindhouse blast fest, full of guns, girls, gore and one of the most twisted endings in any game.