New Reviews, Top Rentals, Deal of the Week

Here's a look at what some of the top game critics are saying about the latest releases:

Dragon Age: Origins
(PC, PS3, Xbox 360)



Gamespot: "Like the best fiction, Dragon Age will sweep you up in its world, so much so that when you're done, you'll want to experience it all over again." - 9.5/10
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1UP: "Dragon Age maintains and refines BioWare's moral choices, strong character development, and excellent tactical combat while adding a harsh, dark tone overall." - A
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G4: "You’ll come for the sword-fighting and spell-slinging but you’ll stay because of characters you care about and an amazing world that rewards patient exploration." - 5/5
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Forza Motorsport 3
(Xbox 360)

Team Xbox: "Everything about this game is great, no doubt, from the leveling system to the ability to buy user-created vinyls, to the quick upgrade system." - 9.5/10
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Gamespot: "Turn 10 Studios' latest racer is bigger and better than its superb predecessor in every way." - 9.5/10
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Gamespy: "Forza 3 is a brilliantly engineered, if somewhat cold, racing game." - B
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DJ Hero
(PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)


IGN: "Hopefully you've saved space for one more plastic instrument in your living room, because you're gonna' want to have DJ Hero on hand for your next party." - 9/10
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Gametrailers: "DJ Hero is one of the most refreshing, original games we've played in quite a while." - 9.5/10
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1UP: "It succeeds, but stumbles along the way." - B
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Top five most popular rentals at Gamefly:


1. Borderlands (Xbox 360)
2. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
3. Dragon Age: Origins (Xbox 360)
4. Brutal Legend (Xbox 360)
5. Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360)







Deal of the Week:

Dollhouse star Dichen Lachman scored some serious geek cred on Halloween by dressing up as the main character from the somewhat obscure first-person action game Mirror's Edge. Have a look:
















If you'd like to find out why the game became such a cult favorite, Gamefly currently has Mirror's Edge on sale for $11.69, plus free shipping here.