In conjunction with bullet time and a desperate bid to stop people getting shot in the face, BradyGames have launched the official Max Payne 3 Signature Series strategy guide.

Not only does the chunky 304 page guide contain handy tips to stop you from becoming the world’s first human colander, it also features exclusive content direct from Rockstar themselves.

The guide features: in depth gun tactics and manoeuvers for the whole campaign, maps detailing key points of cover, huge coverage of the tumultuous multiplayer mode, as well as a complete list of Acheivements and trophies.

The Max Payne 3 Signature Series strategy guide is out today in the UK, retailing with an RRP of £12.99.

To celebrate the release of the game guide, we’ve got one to give away to a lucky UK resident. To be in with a chance of winning, just comment below with your name and email address by Sunday 6pm GMT. You never know, it might be you!

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BradyGames has announced an official Dead Island Map App, the only authorized app yet for the game. The app will be released on the iTunes App Store on September 6 along with the game’s North American release.

The app was developed in conjunction with publisher Deep Silver, and contains detailed maps of every square mile of Banoi Island, the setting of the game. The maps are scrollable and zoomable. The app also pinpoints the location of every collectible ID Card, Banoi Herald excerpt, and Investigation Tape—more than 150 items total. Each item is accompanied by a screenshot detailing the location and descriptive text to guide users to the exact spot in question. The app also features an Objective Complete check box that allows users to track which items have been located and which ones remain undiscovered. An interactive Legend allows users to toggle on/off any of the collectible types and show/hide hidden or found items. Official Dead Island music will be included in the app too.

Here are the features of the app, as given by the devs themselves:

• Explorable maps of every area in the game
• Locations of all collectibles, including:
• ID Cards
• Banoi Herald excerpts
• Investigation Tapes
• Objective Completion tracking
• Official music from the game

The Dead Island Map App will be available for $2.99 from the iTunes App Store on September 6, 2011.