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The 10 best PS3 launch titles, as rated by the world's best reviewers

resistance.jpgWith the launch of the PS3 happening later this evening, what better way to celebrate than to run down the top ten games, as rated by some of the best reviewing talent the industry has to offer. We've searched far and wide to bring you the best in unbiased opinion in one place, pspsps.tv

With no less than 23 games available to buy from the high street, it could be a little difficult to choose which ones you want to spend your hard earned cash on, so hit the button below as the world's greatest review talent speak their minds on the PS3 launch line up.

1.Resistance: Fall of Man
In Resistance: Fall of Man, the U.S. and Britain band together in a last-ditch effort to save Europe and Asia from a horrific scourge. In mere decades, the Chimera, who have overrun Russia and all of Europe.

Gametrailers said: The multiplayer is the real deal, and is destined to sit on the throne of data packets for the PS3 for the foreseeable future.


2.Virtua Fighter 5
Virtua Fighter 5 features an all-star cast of 17 fighters, including characters from the previous iterations along with two new characters named El Blaze and Eileen. The only beat-em-up available besides Fight NIght, VF5 is definitely one for fight fans.

Eurogamer Said: VF5 sets out to create the world's best beat 'em up for beat 'em up aficionados, and it succeeds. It deserves all the plaudits it gets.


3.Fight Night Round 3
Go toe-to-toe with greats such as Ali, De La Hoya, Joe Frazier, Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones. Outside of the ring, gamers can establish intense rivalries through pre-fight events putting purpose and passion behind every hit. Three new Impact Punches a la the EA Sports Haymaker keep gamers at the edge of their seat as players are only one punch away from the entire dynamic of the fight changing.

Gamesradar Said: Round 3's meaty punching action delivers more bone-crunching thrills than just about any other fighter out there


4. NBA Street Homecourt
The fourth chapter in the multi-platinum selling NBA Street series expands on the fast-paced and larger-than-life 3-on-3 basketball gameplay that has made the franchise a hit. The newest iteration of NBA Street creates a hyper-real world that merges legendary courts with the hometown courts of your favorite NBA stars into one seamless city of streetball moments.

Gameinformer Said: While all these features give Homecourt the depth it needs, the real revelation here is something that's hard to describe in words: it just feels right


5. MotorStorm
Welcome to MotorStorm, the world's most brutal off-road racing event where the goal is to win at all costs. Choose from seven vehicle types, from high-flying dirt bikes to powerful big rigs, and destroy anything that gets in your way in a no-holds barred sprint to the finish.

Pro-G Said: It's certainly one of the early titles that new PS3 owners should have on their shopping lists but there's no doubt that this is just a test for an inevitable, more feature rich sequel that will arrive in the future.


6. NBA 2K7
Be a Sharpshooter - The award winning technical achievement of 2K6 is new and improved. Take complete control of all of your shots with the shot stick. Run the Streets - Hit the street courts and showcase your playground game with completely all new streetball mode. Virtual Identity Profile - Learn the play style of your friends and foes with the V.I.P. System. The Association - Be the GM of your NBA team with the deepest Franchise Mode around.

Gamespot Said: Signature shots, oodles of gameplay modes, feature-rich online play, and great on-court action are just some of the many areas in which NBA 2K7 excels.


7. Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action/RPG that features the largest roster of comic book characters ever seen in a video game. Players assume the roles of more than 20 Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Captain America, and through their actions determine the fate of both planet Earth and the Marvel universe – revealed in one of multiple epilogues.

Gamezone Said: The game tells a good story and the cast is incredible. It looks good, it plays decently and will cause the occasionally joyful noise from anyone who has treasured the Marvel comic books.


8. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
Tiger Woods Comes Alive — See and feel every emotion in complete detail with the introduction of all-new Universal Capture (UCAP) technology. Play Under Pressure — With bigger galleries, mass crowd movement from hole to hole, and cheers from nearby greens, all eyes are on you in tournament play. Enhanced Career Mode — From working on your driving to mastering your putting skills, craft your game with training challenges in the Practice Facility, then take on the world's best golfers on the World Tour.

IGN Said: A great deal of fun. True Aiming means that you'll have to play more like a real golfer - gone are the days where you can pin-point a shot again and again.


9. Virtua Tennis 3
With Virtua Tennis 3, the series returns with enhanced photo-realistic graphics and advanced player animations that perfectly match the behavior and mannerisms of individual professional athletes. In Career Mode, gamers travel the world and take on the biggest stars of the tennis world.

GamePro Said: An outstandingly well-made game. Its technically impressive visuals, easy to learn but hard to master gameplay, and great selection of mini-games makes Virtua Tennis 3 an ace.


10. Ridge Racer 7
A first in franchise history, Ridge Racer 7 offers 375,000 ways to make your machine unique, with up to 7,150 combinations to tailor the performance of each machine. The game's new customization features include: Create the Ultimate Exterior: Players can choose from a variety of body kits, colors and decals to change the look of their machines, as well as a large selection of wheels. Improved Performance: Perform engine tune-ups and performance upgrades to improve your chances in the extensive GP series.

CVG Said: If you're short of games to play on your shiny new PS3, RR7 is a solid choice

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Posted by Gareth Williams on March 22, 2007 in Games | Permalink