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REVIEW: Scarface: The World if Yours

Upon its initial release Scarface: The World is Yours was written off as just another GTA imitator. It’s success had more to do with the popularity of the film than the game its self, which was a pity as the gameplay was actually quiet fun. Like the character, the game has been given a new leash of life on the Wii, and thanks to the unique interactivity offered by the Wii Remote and Nunchuck, this version of Tony Montana’s odysseys is even better.

REVIEW: Harry Potter and tOtoP

Developer: EA | Publisher: EA | Format: PS2/Wii/PC

The previous Harry Potter games have been little more than a series of disappointments which pandered to younger gamers and those who traditionally were uninterested in video games. The latest addition to the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is a pleasant surprise which as something for pretty much everyone on offer.

REVIEW:Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End

Reviewer: Craig Gallagher It’s hard to believe that the last Pirates of the Caribbean film didn’t have a tie game on any of the major consoles. It seems that Disney Interactive is making up for the missed opportunity with Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End,  which features plot from both Dead Mans Chest and At Worlds End.

REVIEW: Spider-Man 3

Spider-Man 3 is undoubtedly the most anticipated property of 2007, not only the cinematic incarnation but also the spin off game. It also marks the series first appearance on next-gen consoles. The 360 version of Spider-Man is exactly as you would expect. It’s just like the previous games only bigger and more detailed, but just as fun.

Gears of War cracks to film

Games are big business and in recant years there has been a number of film adaptations of popular titles. It really was only a matter of time before someone snapped up the film rights to Epic Game’s Gears of War.

Trade bible Variety today reports that New Line Cinema, most famous for the Lord of the Rings films has acquired the rights. Wyck Godfrey the force behind Aliens Vs. Predator and I-Robot will produce from a script from Stuart Beattie, who is also adapting Spy Hunter for the silver screen.

The game has already received a umber of accolades, including several game of the year awards, as well as shifting close to four million copies worldwide.

There are currently a number of high profile films based on gaming titles in development, including Metal Gear Solid, Prince of Persia and Uwe Boll’s Far Cry. A number of others have simply disappeared from production schedules, the most prolific being Halo.

New Line are eying Summer 2009 as a release date, and rumours abound that Epic Games will release a sequel to tie into the film.