Why Buy it? As mentioned Haze will attempt to introduce a moral viewpoint to the act of war, how horrible it is and how you would feel if you discovered after the fact all the pain and bloodshed you caused without really knowing what you were doing. The mechanics of the game and how your character evolves from a super soldier to a basically strung out freedom fighter with a different arsenal and tactics tells a compelling tale. Interesting mechanics like Nectar bombs that cause the soldiers to overdose or playing dead as a freedom fighter to disappear from the soldiers views will make this a game that has you re-thinking how you play a first person shooter. The graphics are another selling point, promising to really show how the PS3 can be a graphical powerhouse for these types of games.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The developers of Call of Duty and Call of Duty 2 return to the franchise with Modern Warfare. The series, which has always been exceptional, promises to take a huge step forward with a modern slant on their series. As in other CoD games, you will play as different characters from a U.S. marine and British SAS, as the story progresses. This game promises to deliver a stirring story and edge-of-your-seat game play.

Why Buy it? Ignoring the fact that developer Infinity Ward has an impressive roster of hit games, CoD 4 has the potential to be a game that will knock the socks of even the most jaded of gamers. The graphics are a sight to be seen with smooth animation and amazing effects. This game nails gunplay whether you're shooting from the hip, or sighting an enemy through your scope. The Playstation 3 is just a year old and this game will be a showcase for the system. Unlike CoD 3, which was a port from the 360, CoD 4 was designed with the Playstation 3 in mind from the start. The gameplay may not be innovative, but it will be solid and will keep you coming back online for months to come even when the single player campaign is finished.

The Orange Box
The Orange Box is an honorable mention from a sheer game play and value perspective. This regular priced package comes with Half Life 2, Half Life 2 Episode 1 and 2, Portal and Team Fortress 2. While Team Fortress 2 and Portal are limited experiences due to length and map counts, both are a blast to play, this title is available Dec. 11 for the PS3.

Why Buy it? Half Life 2 was on of the best First Person Shooters released back in 2004, and its episodic chapters enhance the story and mechanics further. Portal and Team Fortress 2 are both unique experiences that any gamer should play and play as soon as possible. This will be the first appearance of Half Life 2 on the Playstation 3 which adds even more depth to the package (PC & Xbox 360 owners already had a chance to play as Gordan Freeman and Co.) which makes it a very compelling purchase for any PS3 owner.