Summer is a great time for gamers as hot highly anticipated game releases are always on the horizon offering more gripping storylines, breathtaking effects and amazing extras and bonuses to see us through to the next season of must-have products. 

Being a loyal PS3 fan I’m always excited to see what summer gaming has to offer whether it be a shooting or storyline based game.  There are some amazing products being released in the next few months which will be sure to keep you hooked from start to finish. 

The popular Max Payne series continues with the third instalment following the tale of former New York City detective Max Payne.  Cemetery represents the tragic past Max can’t forget and, being no longer a cop, takes a job in São Paulo, Brazil, protecting the family of wealthy real estate mogul Rodrigo Branco, in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. 

Max Payne 3 with Exclusive Cemetery Multiplayer Map, £39.99 from GAME

This game will have you gripped to your seat and offers a range of amazing features to add to the game experience such as cutting edge shooting mechanics for precision gunplay, advanced new Bullet Time and Shootdodge effects, full integration of Natural Motion’s Euphoria Character Behaviour system for lifelike movement and a dark and twisted story.  Max Payne 3 is a seamless, highly detailed, cinematic experience from Rockstar Games that will do the game series proud!

Prototype 2 Radnet Edition, £39.99 from GAME

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2011 saw the arrival of the iPhone 4S which boasts an impressive list of top-end technology to keep Apple fans satisfied until the release of the iPhone 5 which should be making its debut sometime this year. 

So what is the latest news on the iPhone 5 - this sleek, sophisticated and much anticipated gadget?

Unlike the iPhone 4S, the iPhone 5 will have a completely new design which means an entirely new casing.  The screen size rumours are still all over the place so whether the final prototype has a 4 or 5 inch screen probably won’t be known until the official launch.

Specifications of the iPhone 5 should see the next step in technology which will have gadget lovers across the country jumping for joy. 

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I believe you can never be too old to have a Christmas stocking – it’s part of the festive fun!  Surprising family and friends with little gifts is like the warm up to opening the main presents so why not treat your dad to some little gifts this Christmas which he’ll love.

With such a variety of different stores at The Bentall Centre in Kingston you’ll have no problem finding the perfect Christmas stocking fillers, whether you want to get your dad a light hearted present or something he’s been talking about for months.  HMV is full of gadgets and gizmos for the technology dad or you could fill up the stocking with some of his favourite DVD’s or CD’s.

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, £10.00 from HMV

Oliver Bonas is a great store if you’re after unique, quirky style gifts.  There is so much to choose from to suit every dad’s personality.  The ‘Don'ts for Husbands' pocket-sized book contains snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage.  Extremely amusing yet wise – a great stocking filler! 

Don’ts For Husbands, £2.99 from Oliver Bonas 

For dads who wouldn’t say no to a drink the wall mounted bottle opener is perfect for putting in the kitchen or bar area for a real ‘Diner’ experience.  It’s been an American classic since 1925 – plus you’ll never loose it as it will be on the wall.  A handy little gadget!

Wall Mounted Bottle Opener, £8.50 from Oliver Bonas

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If you have a relative or friend who loves gadgets and anything technology based then why not treat them this Christmas to something they’ll truly love. 

The Bentall Centre in Kingston has a great selection of stores which you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect gift in for technology fans.  From Apple to Game and HMV to O2 – the possibilities are endless!

Apple recently launched the long awaited iPhone 4S and I must say it is one sleek and impressive product.  It seems to have everything you could possibly need on a phone and the list of features is amazing!  The Duel-Core A5 Chip means this iPhone has up to 2x faster performance and 7x faster graphics plus the all new 8MP camera and optics means you’ll be able to record videos in 1080p HD.  You can then share your high quality master pieces with family and friends! 

The iOS 5 notification centre and iMessage is also included on the iPhone 4S plus over 200 new features.  One of the most amazing parts to this phone though is Siri – the intelligent assistant.  You can use your voice to send messages, set reminders, search information and loads more.  A way to make life easier and less stressful!

iPhone 4S, from £499.00 Apple

Music fans will love the amazing quality of the Dr Dre Studio High-Definition Headphones!  Artists and producers spend a lot of time and effort fine-tuning and mixing music to get it exactly how they want people to hear it but a lot of the headphones out there can’t accurately reproduce the intricacies produced in the studio – until now! 

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This is a great time of year for gamers across the country.  Some of the most hotly anticipated Video games have finally been released (or available to pre-order) so it’s time you got your hands on them!  Head to the Game store at The Bentall Centre in Kingston to snap up these must-have master pieces!

Owners of a PS3 and fans of the Uncharted series will be extremely excited about the release of the 3^rd game – Drake’s Deception.  I myself have been waiting (rather impatiently) for some time now to get my little gaming hands on this one.  The graphics are unbelievable and the storyline will pull you in and won’t let you go! 

Even newcomers to the franchise won’t want to turn this game off.  The story sees fortune hunter Nathan Drake trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert pitting him against the occult treachery of a shadowy clandestine organization and its ruthless leader.  I literally can’t wait for this to arrive through my front door!

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, £39.99 from Game

Lovers of war games will be ecstatic to get hold of Call of Duty MW3.  This epic single player takes you around the world to well known cities such as London, Paris and New York as you fight for freedom as World War 3 takes hold of the planet.  The multiplayer feature is the most balanced out of the Call of Duty games so far which is always a must-have for these types of games.

Call of Duty MW3, £44.99 from Game

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On Saturday, the Apple iPhone 4S was launched in the Apple store at The Bentall Centre.

Everyone's United Television (EUTV) were there to film the release of 'Steve Jobs last phone', which is an incredible 5 x faster than the original iPhone 4.

Did you get the new iPhone 4S on saturday? If so, What do you think? We would love to know your first impressions.

Father’s Day is fast approaching, taking place on Sunday June 19^th 2011, so now is the time to start deciding what to get our dads and spoil them with all their favourite chocolates, DVDs and even video games!

At The Bentall Centre, Kingston there are plenty of shops to have a browse around so you know you’ll leave with the perfect Father’s Day gift!

Maybe your dad has been dreaming for months about owning the much talked about iPad 2? 

iPad 2, starting at £399 from Apple at The Bentall Centre.

Swarovski has an amazing men’s range full of stylish pieces of jewellery such as pendants, cuff links and bracelets which he is bound to love! 

Havana Jet Cuff Links, £59.00 from Swarovski at The Bentall Centre.

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The Orange Shop at The Bentall Centre in Kingston has some amazing offers happening this month so if you need a new phone, or just fancy a change, then now is the perfect time to do so!

iPhones are still all the craze so why not treat yourself to one?  Purchase the iPhone 3GS 8GB for only £25 per month, subject to a 24 month contract.  This is a fantastic deal but you better be quick as the offer ends 30^th May 2011.

Exclusive to Orange stores until 31^st May 2011 is the Motorola Atrix.  This stylish phone is the newest Dual-Core Smart phone and if you are an existing customer who is upgrading you’ll receive a free "Work and Play kit" worth £129!  If you are a new customer you will only pay £49.99 which is still a great deal! 

The handset is free on a £35 per month talk plan, subject to a 24 month contract.  Gorilla Glass display means increased screen protection and it also comes with a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and biometric fingerprint reader.

If you sign up to Orange Home Broadband you’ll get 5 Months free then only pay £7.50 a month.  This gives you unlimited usage, up to 20MB download speed and free evening and weekend calls to any landline in the UK.  Impressive!

Monthly line rental charge of £11.50 also applies. Offer recently refreshed and will remain ongoing.

The wait is nearly over as the iPad 2 comes out on the 25^th March 2011! 

This new piece of technology is 33% thinner and up to 15% lighter than the first iPad so it feels more comfortable in your hands.   Checking email, watching films and reading books will feel so natural and easy!

The Dual-Core A5 Chip means the iPad 2 can do twice the work at once.  You’ll get tasks done quicker and smoother plus apps will load faster.  Gameplay is more realistic as faster graphics help apps perform better. 

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Technology lovers rejoice as the new MacBook Pro has arrived!  With state-of-the-art processors, all-new graphics and breakthrough high-speed I/O this new item from Apple is sleek, chic and full of amazing features!

Pick one up today at the Apple Retail Store at The Bentall Centre in Kingston.

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