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Inspired by Disney Pixar's animated film, Cars 2: The Video Game from Disney Interactive Studios allows players to become Mater and Lightning McQueen, as well as around 20 other characters, including Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell, as they train to become world class spies at CHROME--the Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage. Gamers will take on dangerous missions, compete to become the fastest racecar in the world, and use spy skills in combat racing and battle arenas. Designed for one to four players with the ability to perform maneuvers only "Cars" characters can do--such as driving backwards, air tricks, sidestepping, and two wheel driving--challenging new tracks, characters, events, and spy missions can be unlocked. Rated E 10+ for cartoon violence on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and PC/Mac; rated E on DS.

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Meanwhile, Activision's Transformers: Dark of the Moon video game thrusts players directly into an original prologue storyline to experience the epic battles on Earth that will...