This Week's Hottest Gaming Deals

Retailer: Toys 'R Us

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3 / Nintendo Wii

Link: http://bit.ly/YcyFZa

One brick to rule them all, something something, bind them. LEGO: Lord of the Rings is pretty much everything you expect and worth a gander if you're up for a relaxing co-op adventure in a familiar setting. It's worth checking out if you're a LOTR fan for its fresh take on the universe alone.

Retailer: Target

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://tgt.com/X9rorZ

Months into its release, Black Ops II is still kickin' hard on Xbox Live and if you're up for the challenge, you can save $15 over at Target this week. Use the money to grab some Microsoft Points because the Revolution DLC is almost here and if you won't listen to me, then perhaps Peter Stormare can convince you.

Retailer: Toys 'R Us

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3 / Nintendo Wii

Link: http://bit.ly/XGtbDi

Epic Mickey 2 is a far more appealing game than its predecessor and even more so at a discount. Thanks Toys 'R Us for saving us some cash on that game our little cousins won't stop bugging us to get.

Retailer: Toys 'R Us

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/TNe7ZQ

Hate animals? Then have we got a game for you! In addition to being an awesome animal murder simulator, Far Cry 3 is an awesome psychedelic trip. Just watch out for the wood chipper glitch.

Retailer: Gamestop

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://bit.ly/Wbk4yN

If $10 off ain't enough to convince you to buy Far Cry 3 or you just hate paying discounted prices then check out Gamestop's deal on the game. You'll get a free copy of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier to go with it so that when you're done shooting tigers in the face, you can go shoot some future people right after!

Retailer: Amazon

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://amzn.to/1129x7q

The closer we get to The Tyranny of King Washington'srelease, the more excited I get. Seriously, for a series that has taken such brilliant strides in letting us play with history, the concept of getting to see some alternate realities seems mighty interesting.

Retailer: Kmart

Platforms: Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

Link: http://kmrt.us/112aHQg

We're about a week away from the Superbowl and if you're getting ready to place your bets then you're going to want to run at least one or two simulations in Madden. Make the most of your pre-gambling investment by saving an extra $20 at Kmart.

Retailer: Amazon

Platforms: Nintendo Wii

Link: http://amzn.to/124yYdf

Sure, it may be a little easier than most had hoped, but boy-oh-boy is Kirby's Epic Yarn adorable. Seriously, this game has more b'awwws per minute than anything else you'll find on your Wii. Check it out, if it tickles your fancy be sure to stay tuned for the new Yoshi game with a similar aesthetic.

Retailer: Gamestop

Platforms: PC / Xbox 360

Link: http://bit.ly/spU6xN

Hey you, with the lound music and the pew pew nonsense all night long, why don't you get some gorram headphones and let us all get some sleep?! If you've heard that or anything like it, maybe this is the week you finally pick up an EARFORCE headset and give your loved ones a break. The PlayStation 3 version, the P11 is also on sale, if that's your kinda thing.

Retailer: Amazon

Platforms: Xbox 360

Link: http://amzn.to/YzP9OU

Xbox Live is one of the worst rip-offs in the history of gaming, so it's only natural to want to pay as little as possible for your subscription. $35 for an ad-filled service is still robbery, but at least it's $25 less of a crime.