Halo 3

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The eagerly anticipated return of the worst-named superhero ever, Master Chief, is finally here. Newly beefed-up for the 360, Halo 3 is the answer to every figurine-owning nerd’s moist dreams.

As the final game in the trilogy, the battle between mankind and the evil covenant comes to planet Earth. Adrenalin-fuelled gunfights take place in graphically jaw-dropping rainforests, stark deserts and the odd military base. With new weapons, vehicles and gadgets at your disposal, including instantly erectable shield domes, quad bikes and the ability to rip sentry weapons from their foundations, the programmers seem to have granted geeks their every request.

The game play stays faithful to previous incarnations but with improved enemy AI that forces you to fight every inch of the way.

As well as the single-player mode, online multiplayer via Xbox Live gives you unlimited opportunities to duel to the death against players from around the world. You can even record your international battles and create your own little war film, just for prosperity.

An incredible tour de force but severely bad for your health and social life – if you have one, that is.