This Week's Hottest Gaming Deals

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$20 off Skylanders Giants Starter Packs ($54.99)

Retailer: Toys 'R Us

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3 / Nintendo Wii

Link: http://bit.ly/TAXJdw 

Skylanders is legal crack for kids. Toys 'R Us is having a sale on the starter packs making them somewhat gift-appropriate. Torture annoying parents you don't like by buying these for their kids and watch their lives slowly disintigrate as they have to get second mortgages and give up on their dreams of early retirement to afford their children's rampant addiction to plastic toys.

$20 off Madden NFL 13 ($39.99)

Retailer: Amazon

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://amzn.to/14Asdik 

So that sportsball game on Sunday was totally awesome, right? You know that part where he got the tackle-down and scored all the hoops?

Okay, I have no idea what I'm talking about when it comes to football, but if you do, odds are you'll appreciate the fact that the premiere (and only) genre title of the year is on sale at Amazon. Go team, go!

$20 off Tekken Tag Tournament 2 ($39.99)

Retailer: Gamestop

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/KqjcyD 

Do you like kicking and punching people? Boy, I sure do. Unfortunately the government has made it illegal to perform these activies in public and so lately I've been settling for the virtual simulations of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 which lets you enjoy all the thrill of kicking and punching people without the risk of getting thrown in jail.

$10 off Just Dance 4 ($29.99)

Retailer: Amazon

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3 / Nintendo Wii

Link: http://amzn.to/USMhJE 

If you're one of those people who'd like to be one of those people who like going to the club, Just Dance 4 makes a good training simulator for the experience of heading to a place with annoyingly loud music, bright lights, and way too much Gangnam Style.

$20 off Assassin's Creed III ($39.99)

Retailer: Amazon

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://amzn.to/Wo0Nbw 

If you've followed the Assassin's Creed series this far, through all the weirdness of the post AC2 games, you owe it yourself to play Assassin's Creed III. In addition to having the most unique and interesting settings of the series, its expansion on the combat and traversal mechanics alone make it a worthwhile purchase.

$30 off Rocksmith Guitar + Bass ($29.99)

Retailer: Best Buy

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/TAWE5E 

Ever hear someone tell you that if you spent half the time you do playing video games and applied it to a real-world skill you might actually make something of yourself one day? Prove them right with Rocksmith, the only video game that may actually give you a skill deemed sexy by attractive ladies the world over.

$20 off Kinect ($89.99)

Retailer: Best Buy

Platforms: Xbox 360

Link: http://bit.ly/VMJ8Kx 

Looking to entertain your bratty step-kids this weekend and want something cheaper than an evening at the movies? Pick up a Kinect and let the snot-nosed punks tire themselves out hopping around in front of the TV like little jackrabbits so you can kick back and enjoy a nice quiet evening without them.

$20 off 320 GB Xbox 360 HDD ($109.99)

Retailer: Best Buy

Platforms: Xbox 360

Link: http://bit.ly/14NbNnQ 

How's that miniscule hard drive treating you these days? Want an upgrade? Best Buy's got a promotion this week on all the dramatically overpriced Xbox 360 hardware and accessories meaning now's your chance to upgrade to the massive (lol) 320 GB HDD for just over $100.

$10 off Xbox 360 Wireless N Network Adapter ($49.99)

Retailer: Best Buy

Platforms: Xbox 360

Link: http://bit.ly/XjI3Yo 

Still using wires like some kind of caveman? It's about time you upgraded to a wireless connection. Unfortunately if you've got an older Xbox 360, Microsoft's deemed that a privelege you're going to have to pay for and so Best Buy's got your back this week giving you that basic functionality for a mere $50. Value!

Free $30 Giftcard with Crystal-White PS3 System Bundle ($299.99)

Retailer: Target

Platforms: PlayStation 3

Link: http://tgt.com/WMAHgF 

The instant game collection made available to PlayStation Plus subscribers is starting to look like not a bad investment and if you're looking to get into the system for the first time now the 1-year included in the new Crystal-White PS3 bundle ain't such a bad promotion either. Target's making it just a little sweeter though by throwing in an $30 giftcard with the purchase meaning that in addition to all your "free" games, you'll be able to actually afford a physical one too!