Let’s try this again, shall we? You mind? C’mon… we’re only trying to count down the bestest Amazon releases of the week in order to earn a little scratch. Click through any link below costs you nothing, but kicks back a couple of farthings into Laser Time’s wallets. Oh, and last week we gave away a $20 Amazon gift certificate. Perhaps we’ll do that this week too… hmmmm

Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year Edition
360   |  PS3

Red Dead Redemption is, without a doubt, one of my favorite games of the last goddamned decade! It’s not only a wholly respectable Western in its own right, I’d go so far to say it boasts the most impressive cohesion of storytelling and open-world gameplay up to this point, AND John Marston is one of the best new characters across all mediums. The GOTY edition comes with a dickload of DLC as well as the Undead Nightmare zombie expansion. If you haven’t bit yet, here’s your chance to do so at an extremely low price.

Green Lantern

After taking in all the bad reviews, I felt like I saw a completely different movie than the critics. I can only guess some went in to the film not expecting certain “cinematically silly” aspects like Emerald Will Power and space cops, because I thought it was an incredibly admirable effort put towards what has to be one of the hardest superheroes to adapt to film. I even saw it with two of the most hardcore  comic dorks I know, Brett and Henry, and they too were baffled by the critical panning. Fuck the haters – I can’t wait to watch it again. Also available on a standalone disc and 3D Blu-ray.

Forza 4

I love, love, LOVE me some Forza! That said, I’m a fan of racing and not necessarily of cars, so I’m not entirely sold on replacing my copy of Forza 3. However, I’ve always loved the series less dense approach to automotive porn, and the this here entry is even more accessible than ever before. Plus, I can’t help but love the infusion with the guys from Top Gear. Forza 4 is also available in a reasonably priced Limited Edition set.

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
360  |  PS3

Brett’s a huge Ace Combat fan, however, it’s everyone else I know who’s singing the praises of this game. Apparently, Assault Horizon finally bridges the gap between kickass gameplay and the Top Gun fetishes of hardcore plane nuts. Unlike the last couple of Ace Combats, this one might be worth everybody checking out.

Horrible Bosses

Haven’t seen this yet, but if there’s anything I love more than a well-reviewed, R-rated comedy, it’s the leading trio of actors responsible for some of the best television this decade. And although I may not be a fan of the all of the bosses (Spacey aside), they look pretty fucking awesome in their hammy departure roles.

Aliens Infestation

Heard of Way Forward? They’re the developers behind beatass sprite-happy titles like Batman: Brave and the Bold and A Boy and his Blob. They’re not only one of the few developers (other than Nintendo) keeping hardcore DS titles on the alive, they’re actually making movie licensed fare look respectable. And this one’s shelled in fucking Aliens! What more do you need to know?!

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
360  |  PS3

What’s this?! Why it’s a low-priced revision of Dead Rising 2. Although this time they’ve improved certain time-based objective grievances, added better save points, and actually included the character everyone loved from the first game. Oh, and something about a dildo gun…

Tree of Life

Can’t wait to check this one out, even in spite of the negative stuff I’ve heard. Some have called Tree of Life grandiose, unnecessarily dense, and slightly egocentric, but when a reclusive guy like Terrence Malick comes out of hiding to film a movie almost entirely in secret, I’m interested.

Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster

This is impossible not to love. I mean, assuming you’ve got kids, Kinect, and an undying love for all things Muppet. Getting a company like Double Fine, the devs behind Brutal Legend, Stacking and the Monkey Island series, to create a Sesame Street game is quite simply a stroke of utter brilliance and the game will charm the pants off you should you give it a chance.

UPCOMING VIDEO GAME AMAZON BONUSES – Pre-order and support Laser Time

Out now
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon  360  |  PS3
-$10 off

Listed in order of release date
Batman: Arkham City  360  |  PS3 
-$10 in-store credit
-Amazon Exclusive Arkham City Comic
Sims 3 Pets   360  | PS3
-$20 in-store credit
-10 exclusive, unique breeds of pets, including tiger dogs, skunk cats, and panda dog
Dance Central 2
-$10 in-store credit
-400 MS Points Free
Battlefield 3  360  |  PS3  |  PC
-Exclusive Dog Tag Pack and Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand expansion free
Lord of the Rings: War of the North  360  | PS3
-$20 in-store credit
-Exclusive Orc Champion Sword that increases max health
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3  360  |  PS3  |  PC
-$10 in-store credit
-$10 promotional credit towards a Turtle Beach Call of Duty:MW3 Ear Force Headset
-360 ONLY – Exclusive American Special Forces Avatar
*NEW* Metal Gear Solid HD Collection  360  |  PS3
-$5 in-store credit towards Metal Gear: Rising
*NEW* Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Limited Edition  360  |  PS3
-$5 in-store credit towards Metal Gear: Rising
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim  360  |  PS3  |  PC
-$10 in-store credit
–Premium Physical Map
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
-$10 in-store credit
–Master Chief Avatar Armor and the Grunt Funeral Skull
Saints Row: The Third  360  |  PS3
–Professor Genki Pack (Genki Suit, Octopuss Gun, and Man-A-Pult Car)
*NEW* WWE ’12  360  |  PS3
-$10 in-store credit
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3  360  |  PS3
-Free New Age of Heroes Costume Pack
Need For Speed: The Run  360  |  PS3  |  PC
-$10 in-store credit
-Free Underground Challenge Series featuring extra cars and events inspired by NFS: Underground
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7  360  | PS3
-$10 in-store credit
Star Wars: The Old Republic
-Early game access and a color stone to change your weapon effect
Final Fantasy XIV
-$10 Amazon Game Store credit
Mass Effect 3  360  | PS3 | PC
-$10 in-store credit
Silent Hill: Downpour  360  | PS3
-$10 in-store credit

That’s all for now. How ’bout we give away another $20 gift card to… someone who can find something fishy with the list above. (Don’t bother pointing out spelling or grammur. It’s late, I’m drunk, AND THAT SHIT HURTS MY FEELINGS!)