TEENAGERS have the chance to try out the latest PlayStation games for free at Bolton's Virgin Cinema Megaplex.

The new Replay Diner allows customers to try them out before they reach the shops.

Virgin Cinema bosses are expecting the cafe - the first of its kind in any cinema in the country - to prove extremely popular.

They have set up more than 15 booths where up to four people can play one of more than 20 different titles.

New games are introduced regularly.

Mr Ian Walker, General Manager of Megaplex, said: "We think Bolton youngsters will love our new diner and I reckon parents will have a tough time convincing them to leave and go and watch a film."

The Megaplex , which has 15 screens, is part of the Tonge Valley leisure development scheme accessible from Blackburn Road.

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