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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 12-NOV-2008

RRP: $49.95

Offers tonnes of customisation and tactical modern-military action for the series most faithful fans, but doesn't pack enough punch to recommend new recruits to leave their Call of Duty comfort zone.

Motorstorm Pacific Rift (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 27-OCT-2008

RRP: $109.95

A beautiful, in-depth racing experience, MotorStorm delivers on all fronts while remaining a damn fun game to boot.

LittleBigPlanet (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 15-OCT-2008

RRP: $109.95

It's one of the most amazing and interesting gaming experiences ever designed. It's a sandbox, it's a playground, it's a set of creation tools powerful enough to fulfil your dreams — it's all those things and more. Seriously, if you own a PS3, you have to experience this game; heck, even if you don't own a PS3, go find someone who does and beg them to let you play. It's something you truly have to experience for yourself and I dare you, I triple purple dog dare you, to try and not enjoy yourself. I promise you won't be able to resist the urge to smile.

Genji: Days of the Blade (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 08-AUG-2008

RRP: $59.95

While the game isn't principally bad, it doesn't take a step out of the conventional box or do anything out of the ordinary. Graphically, it's almost there but the gameplay felt like something I'd seen from multiple PS2 games in the past.

Everyday Shooter (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 15-JUL-2008

RRP: $12.95

PS3 owners bemoaning the lack of quality titles should stop whining and get their hands on this budget-priced masterpiece immediately.

Secret Agent Clank (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 24-JUN-2008

RRP: $59.95

While some of the series' past problems such as questionable camera movements and all-too-rare checkpoints are still evident, I can't help but wholeheartedly recommend Secret Agent Clank to veterans and newcomers of the series alike. With tongue planted firmly in-cheek, this wacky platformer serves up some insanely original action that's definitely worth checking out.

Patapon (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 21-FEB-2008

RRP: $59.95

Patapon is based on controlling your team of warriors through rhythm. It's a strange and unusual game, but lots of fun to play.

Lair (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 06-SEP-2007

RRP: $99.95

Despite the faults, Lair still manages to be decent title that all PS3 owners should look into, but you may want to reserve your true excitement for the day when the other hotly anticipated PS3 titles like Heavenly Sword arrive.

Warhawk (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 31-AUG-2007

RRP: $99.95

Although the game leaves you feeling like there could have been more, it's hard to deny the intense, dizzying feeling of the overall game-play.

Heavenly Sword (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 31-AUG-2007

RRP: $109.95

There is a lot to like about Heavenly Sword. While it never quite reaches the heights of classic game status, there are few exclusive PS3 titles that can rival it.

PaRappa the Rapper (Sony Computer Entertainment)

Review Date: 10-AUG-2007

RRP: $49.95

PaRappa the Rapper is starting to look like a dog's breakfast these days, but there's still a lot of fun and nostalgia to be had. Word!