It's been a busy couple of weeks for landmark videogames. We had superb Mario Kart on the Wii a few weeks ago, Wii Fit last Friday and later this week we have Grand Theft Auto IV.

The GTA series has been an incredible success with the game allowing normally law abiding citizens to enter a world of criminality and lawlessness in the fictional Liberty City. It's a controversial game for sure, and certainly not for under 18 year olds, but there's no denying that this is an incredible gaming experience.

The game is released April 29th

Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360)
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)

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The much anticipated Wii Fit is released today! In one of Nintendo's biggest ever launches, the balance board and bundled Wii Fit software will be in shops all over the UK today, but prepare for disappointment because as with everything Wii related, stock shortages are likely.

If you want to get your mitts on Wii Fit, check out this unofficial Wii Fit site with links to stores that have it in stock.

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One of the biggest gaming releases of the year is happening today, when the latest incarnation of Mario Kart hits the shelves. Since its debut on the SNES in the early 90s, Mario Kart has had gamers hooked with its blend of high speed racing and craftiness as you seek to take out your opponents with the fun weapons which you can pick up.

Mario Kart on the Wii is not much different from Mario Kart Double Dash on the Gamecube to look at, but the killer difference is that now you can play online. Multi player modes were always the best and now you can go online and race against other players from around the world. There's also the brilliant battle mode, offering the chance to collect coins as a team or go into "balloon battle".

The other key difference is in the control system. Nintendo have packaged the game with a steering wheel that your wiimote can slot into giving you wireless steering. I've given it a go and it's a lot of fun but honestly I like to stick my old Gamecube controller in as I find that a bit easier.

This is a brilliant game and the online gaming takes Mario Kart to a whole new level. This has got to be a consider for videogame of the year.

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Ask any little boy what they think the coolest toys are, and there's a good chance they'll say Pokémon. With that in mind, we have created a new section on the website dedicated to Pokemon toys and videogames.

Goto Pokemon Toys and Videogames

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HMV has got a fantastic discount offer available for today and tomorrow only - that's Wed October 31st and Thu November 1st.

Simply quote the offer code HMV036 during checkout and you will get 15% off all your videogames, DVDs, CDs and loads more. If you have to buy several videogames for kids this Christmas, at £30+ a pop, this is a great way to start your Xmas shopping early and save a tidy packet.

Visit the HMV website now and remember to use the discount code HMV036 at checkout. This offer is only for today and tomorrow to forward this page onto your friends and family.

Offer excludes games consoles, MP3 players and some other accessories.

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Wii Sports was the star of the show at the annual video game Bafta awards, held last night at Battersea Park, scooping no fewer than six awards. The coveted "best game" award went to Bioshock. Check out the full list of winners below:

* Innovation - Wii Sports
* Artistic Achievement - Okami
* Story and Character - God of War 2
* Strategy and Simulation - Wii Sports
* Casual - Wii Sports
* Gameplay - Wii Sports
* Multiplayer - Wii Sports
* Action & Adventure - Crackdown
* Technical Achievement - God of War 2
* Sports - Wii Sports
* Original Score - Okami
* Use of Audio - Crackdown
* Best Game - Bioshock
* BAFTA Ones To Watch Award - Ragnarawk
* The PC World Gamers Award (voted for by the public) - Football Manager 2007

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Woolworths is just launched a "price crash" section on its website with loads of discounted Playstation 2 titles, including:
Babe
Eragon
Flushed Away
Final Fantasy X
King Kong
Sonic Heroes
Pirates of the Carribrean
Rayman Raving Rabbids

There's also loads of reduced music CDs and DVDs.

Visit the Woolworth's price crash site - all offers are open until Christmas Eve, whilst stock lasts.

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Super Mario Galaxy is hotly anticipated title for the Nintendo Wii. Super Paper Mario has whetted our appetites, but Mario-fans really want the next generation Mario title to follow in the footsteps of other classics, like Super Mario World, Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine.

Super Mario Galaxy will be available in mid November - preorder it now so you aren't disappointed.

Click here to preorder Super Mario Galaxy from HMV

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ToysAndVideogames.co.uk have launched a new page where you can grab a gaming bargain. We've listed loads of great reduced video games for Nintendo Wii and DS, Sony PS2 and PS3 and Microsoft XBox 360.

Click here to see current gaming sale offers.

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