While there may not be an official video game tie-in to the launch of Ocean's 13, there's certainly no shortage of great heist scenes in games.
From gangsters to computer hackers to medieval kleptomaniacs, we've got the lot.
Here's our shortlist of the best heists gaming has to offer. Be sure to check out the trailers for each game. Some may bring back memories of your old thieving rogue days, or you may just find a classic you have to get your hands on. Just don't, you know, steal it.
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
Travel to new places, recruit new gang members, and, er, rob folks blind in this outstanding PlayStation 2 hit. Although the fluffy, cartoony visuals don't exactly conjure images of Brad Pitt, George Clooney, or Matt Damon, they hide a game that's smooth to control, jam-packed with variety, and with more character than a Looney Tunes reunion. Don't miss it.
Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Another classic of the stealth genre, Splinter Cell: Double Agent sees series star Sam Fischer going undercover with a group of eeevil terrorists. Do you carry out the terrorists' orders and risk innocent lives, or sabotage their plans and risk blowing your own cover? You decide -- but most importantly, whichever you choose you'll be doing plenty of high-tech thievery.
Elder Scrolls: Oblivion
One thing is always true about open-ended role-playing games: You can steal pretty much anything that isn't nailed down. Elder Scrolls: Oblivion is no exception, featuring a whole line of quests dedicated to thievery on small scales and large, together with plenty of associated conspiracy and bent-knee sneaking about. You even have a network of vagrants and ne'er-do-wells feeding you information. Steal from the rich, the poor, the good, and the bad (and, given the game's rather dodgy facial graphics, the ugly too). Just don't caught or you'll be hauled off to jail with nothing but a lockpick stuck up your bottom. Yes, really.
Uplink
Available on the PC through direct-download service Steam, Uplink is a little different than the other games on this list. Instead of orchestrating heists to steal objects in a literal sense, Uplink sees players hacking computer networks to steal data. You'll route your hacks through machines around the world to evade detection, upgrade your hacking rig, and earn slick new software tools. Plus it's all done with a classy WarGames-style green-on-black interface that'll make you feel like a real cyber-criminal.
The Getaway
Cor blimey, me old pork chop, apples and pears, step straight into the world of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in this Cockney thriller. Praised for its realistic graphics and accurate depiction of London, you'll find plenty of high-speed urban driving thrills in the ever-popular world of organized crime. Our favorite moment: swiping a drug-filled statue from a Yardie-infested art gallery. Thanks to the ample helping of Guy Ritchie-style swearing and violence, it's not one for the kids, but everyone else should enjoy the chance to take on the Bethnal Green Mob through the streets of Lahndan Tawn.
The Godfather
Roam around 1930s New York in this video game adaptation of one of the best movies ever made. As you rise from the ranks of the Corleone family to become Don of the entire city, you'll have no end of chances for robbing banks to swell your fortune. If that's not your bag, how about a little extortion, mob war, or just casual violence? The real Pacino isn't featured in this game either, nor is Marlon Brando (owing to his ill health at the time the game was being made), but with James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Abe Vigoda providing the voices of the leads, you'll be in safe hands nevertheless.
Thief: Deadly Shadows
Perhaps the purest heist game of them all, Deadly Shadows takes place in a medieval world of warring factions, hostile guards, and magic arrows. Sounds dull? No way. You'll flatten yourself into your couch and hold your breath as guards walk inches away from your hiding spot as you hope that'll make you less noticeable. Atmosphere is the name of the game, and Deadly Shadows has it in spades.
Scarface: The World is Yours
First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the tie-in video game. What if Tony Montana hadn't died at the end of Scarface, and instead went on to rebuild his coke empire? Scarface: The World is Yours has a voice cast that would shame a Pixar movie, although the gritty tones of Al Pacino don't feature. True to the movie, there's more violence than at Chainsaw Night at the local abattoir, and enough cursing to stuff a swear jar full of cash. Oh, and you steal some things along the way, too. Enjoy.
Diamond Detective
Not, sadly, a crime-fighting show starring an ex-Saved by the Bell star as a private eye, Diamond Detective is, in fact, a gem-shuffling game with a cool 20s vibe and a diamond heist theme. As you strive to return stolen gems to the vaults of Gemopolis, you'll be aided by the town commissioner and a smooth, smooth soundtrack. All that fun for just $19.95 -- you can't go wrong.