Action Games
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Anubis II
Platform:
Wii
September 18, 2007
Long ago, an evil spirit known as Mumm’hotep plunged the Land of Egypt into Darkness. The Gods have called on the only one that could save Egypt and rid the sands of evil monsters. The mighty Anubis, Guardian of the Underworld! Armed with the Golden Sceptre of Ra and the fire of the Gods, Anubis must battle his way through the Ancient cities of Egypt. On his quest, Anubis will encounter maniac Mummies, stinging mosquitoes and Swarms of deadly locusts. Journey through Egyptian Tombs in your search for the Golden Pyramids of Power that will help Anubis complete his quest. Solve puzzles and progress through the monster infested Tombs until you reach your goal and confront the evil Mumm’hotep in a FINAL battle that only the hardiest of warriors will reach. [Conspiracy Entertainment]
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Cosmic Family
Platform:
Wii
September 18, 2007
Cosmic family is a space adventure geared toward young children for the Wii. By simply pointing their Wii Remote, players embark on an interactive tour of the Cosmic Family's action-packed rocket. Players have a chance to interact with the Cosmic Family, where they will meet Mom and Dad Cosmic, Big Sister, the two small children, the aloof dog, the lazy cat, and plenty of colorful monsters. With 15 early-learning mini-games found throughout the five floors of the rocket-house, families can pilot a rocket into space, discover what the stars are hiding, create and color whimsical images, customize rooms, brush a monster's teeth, play dress-up with various characters, nurture plants from seeds and more. The game is designed to improve children's memory, hand-eye coordination, creativity and imagination. [Ubisoft]
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AniMates
Platform:
DS
September 17, 2007
They're cute, they're cuddly, colorful and fun... they're the Animates! Raise your very own Animate from a small baby hatchling to a full-grown, mature Animate. Make sure that your new friend is both healthy and happy by playing with it, feeding it, training it and more. If you're up for a challenge, raise multiple Animates all at once. Only you know what's best for your new friend and if you don't, make sure that you pay close attention to the signs that it gives you! [DreamCatcher Interactive]
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platform:
Xbox 360
September 12, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] With his new Super Spin Dash and "Tails" the Fox, Sonic is back and better than ever in Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Defy gravity in hair-raising loop-de-loops, bounce like a pinball and race like lightning. Play against friends at home or against others over Xbox Live in this classic game. Enhanced graphics and sound: The game stays true to the original, but takes full advantage of high-definition graphics, with enhanced sound effects. Achievements and leaderboards: Take on the challenge of new achievements to conquer, and use the leaderboards to compare scores among friends and the rest of the Xbox LIVE world. Play with a friend at home, or go online and play Sonic and Tails with the world at large. [Sega]
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Heavenly Sword
Platform:
PlayStation 3
September 12, 2007
A dramatic tale of revenge sees Nariko, a fiery red-haired heroine embark on a quest for vengeance against an invading King and his army. The story builds around the ancient Heavenly Sword which once belonged to a powerful deity. It can never be wielded by a mortal without it draining their life-force, killing them within hours. When the invading King (played by Andy Serkis) destroys the warrior clan that guards the Heavenly Sword, the clan leader's daughter, Nariko, takes up the sword in a desperate fight for survival. Nariko must now pay the ultimate price as she embarks on one last mission of vengeance against the King and his army before her life is finally drawn to a close... The Heavenly Sword itself can Transform into Three Distinct Stances – Players can switch between on the fly allowing players to create their own fighting styles. The Combat Engine can Scale Up – From sophisticated one-on-one encounters to one-on-many, where enemies employ intelligent squad-based dynamics, right up to combat against battalions pushing real-time gameplay and AI to unprecedented new levels. Physics-based Combat – Players can sweep debris against opponents, kick tables to halt an oncoming surge of fighters, smash the enemy into the scenery or throw bodies into other enemies using aftertouch controls. [SCEE]
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Zoey 101: Field Trip Fiasco
Platform:
DS
September 11, 2007
Zoey and her friends embark on a grand fieldtrip to Painted Rock National Park. Unfortunately, their trip turns into a disaster when the team is separated from their guide. Help the stranded team get rescued and make their way back to the comforts of civilization. Explore the P.C.A. campus and travel through the wilderness of the Painted Rock National Park. Talk and interact with your favorite characters from the show. Use teamwork and utilize each character's strengths to accomplish tasks. Exciting mini-games: Blow into the DS to help start a campfire, use the stylus to paddle across the raging river, solve puzzles to piece together ancient pottery, earn funds for the trip by running your own car wash, and travel across a treacherous ravine. [THQ]
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Kengo: Legend of the 9
Platform:
Xbox 360
September 11, 2007
(Also known as "Kengo Zero") Kengo: Legend of the 9 sets players in feudal Japan on a mission to become the best samurai warrior in the land. The game features nine real samurai warriors: Musashi Miyamoto, Jubei Yagyu and Sanako Chiba, among others. Each has his/her own storyline, attack techniques and upgradeable attributes (health, stamina, attack power and defense). Four modes of play offer a range of gameplay options, including the storyline advancing Main Mode; Mission Mode which challenges players to complete 10 missions within a specific time frame; Combat Mode that features two-player, head-to-head battles; and Xbox Live Leaderboard where players compete for new equipment and the best ranking against other Xbox Live gamers by pitting AI profiles against each other. [Majesco]
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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 11, 2007
This latest iteration in the Guilty Gear series returns with its trademark high-resolution graphics along with an entirely retuned fighting system, new stages, new characters, graphics, voices and the ability to create matches between old and new characters in the Generations Mode. Over 20 deadly combatants to choose from, including 2 new characters. All of your favorite characters have returned with new moves and an alternate EX version of each. Accent Core also introduces 2 reinvented fighters, A.B.A and Order-Sol that have never been seen outside of Japan. Refined fighting game system with 3 new gameplay systems. Accent Core’s Force Break, Throw Escape and Slash Back systems give all the fighters’ new defensive and offensive capabilities. New backgrounds, character voices and an introductory animation have been added for a fresh Guilty Gear experience. Multiple modes of mayhem. Hone your fighting skills in 5 different modes: Arcade, Medal of Millionaire, Versus, Survival and Training. [Aksys Games]
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Jam Sessions
Platform:
DS
September 11, 2007
Jam Sessions is a music experience that transforms the Nintendo DS system into a portable guitar. Players literally strum the guitar via the Touch Screen and select chords with the +Control Pad. Now even the most "non-musical" person to become an instant rock star. The portability of the DS system makes Jam Sessions a concert-on-the-go, perfect for parties, commuting to school/work and other social gatherings. Jam Sessions appeals to a wide audience of music lovers and creative souls. [Ubisoft]
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DK: Jungle Climber
Platform:
DS
September 10, 2007
Get back into the swing of things as Donkey Kong goes vertical. King K. Rool is up to no good again, and it’s up to Donkey Kong to swing into action. Using the same simple control scheme that made the DK: King of Swing Game Boy Advance SP game so accessible and fun to play, players of all skill levels can swing and climb to new heights made possible by the dual screens of Nintendo DS. Adventure mode features Diddy Kong as a sub-character, and players can look forward to new moves, new items and a bunch of minigames sure to make them go bananas. Not only that, but fun tutorials that ease new players into the game also can be accessed as minigame challenges. If players are more in the mood to rumble, they can take on up to three pals in fun multiplayer challenges using DS Download Play and the DS Local Area Network. They can pick from Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong or Funky Kong, and let the monkey business begin. [Nintendo]
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Stranglehold
Platform:
Xbox 360
September 5, 2007
Acclaimed action director John Woo presents Stranglehold, a stunning 3rd-person action adventure videogame and "spiritual sequel" to Woo's action masterpiece "Hard Boiled." Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible Massive Destructibility (Massive D). Chow Yun-Fat reprises his signature role as Inspector Tequila, pitting gamers as a take no-prisoners cop waging a personal war with Hong Kong crime lords. Tequila's loyalties to the force are tested when his ex-wife is kidnapped by the Russian mob in Chicago. Tequila struggles to balance his duty to uphold the law with doing what it takes to save his family. [Midway]
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Fatal Fury Special
Platform:
Xbox 360
September 5, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] The grandmother of all fighting games is here, with FATAL FURY SPECIAL, a unique adaptation of the original 1993 arcade smash Garou Densetsu Special. Experience all the great fighting game action, with added network play and high-definition display, now available on XLA. Fifteen fighters (plus a special guest), gather for the match of the millennium. Can you beat them all? All your favorite characters are here, including Terry Bogard, Billy Kane, Wolfgang Krauser, and a special hidden character. The classic game has all the original features of the arcade smash, but has been updated for high-definition displays. Twelve new achievements, ranging from easy such as beating a fighter without sustaining any damage, to difficult, such as taking 10 straight wins on Xbox LIVE, are presented for you to master. Four leaderboards: Four ways to track your overall performance in the game. [Microsoft]
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Garfield's Nightmare
Platform:
DS
September 4, 2007
Garfield came up with the crazy idea to combine breakfast, lunch and dinner to have more time for his other activities. He crammed a couple of pizzas, some lasagnes and two bags of jelly donuts into one big sandwich. It seems this may have been a little too much… As he slowly falling asleep and his nightmare begins...Garfield suddenly wakes up in a haunted castle – this is not the real world but a strange dream world populated by the monsters of Garfield's sub-conscious. Although Garfield loves sleeping, this horrible dream has to end as soon as possible! Unfortunately Garfield smashed his little alarm clock in the real world and now his only chance at waking up soon depends on his ability to find the shattered pieces and put them back together. Help him to wake him up from this frightful nightmare! Garfield's nightmare is a traditional 3D platform-puzzle game and utilizes the DS hardware graphic capacity. Players will get a chance to live one of the lives of their favorite feline in an astonishing, mind-blowing environment filled with ghosts, spiders, glaciers and fireballs. Each level will lead Garfield to engage in a final battle that will transform his nightmare into a dream. Bosses will need to be terminated during these timeless fights, gradually enhancing the difficulty level. [The Game Factory]
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Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 4, 2007
A brand new tale arrives as Naruto faces different challenges to defend the Hidden Leaf Village and surrounding villages from the evil force trying to dominate it. An ancient organization, which was thought to have been disbanded, is alive and in search of orbs to resurrect a mechanical terror. It's now up to Naruto and all of the Hidden Leaf Genin to join forces with those of the Hidden Sand Village to stop this menace. Multiplayer Co-op and Vs Battles - During the game, a second player is able to join in on the action for a simultaneous two-player adventure! Or, fight head-to-head with a friend and battle it out for the title of Hokage. Additional gameplay modes further enhance the Naruto experience: Story Mode - Play alone or with a friend and traverse a lush, 3-D anime-style world in which Naruto and his friends work together to unravel the mystery of the Shirogane Clan and their nefarious army of "puppet walkers." Hone your skills to become the ultimate warrior and unlock a secret chapter of the story. Mission Mode - Take on a series of challenging side missions. Survival Mode - Test your skills to become the ultimate warrior and unlock a secret mission. Choose your favorite ninja, including Naruto, Shikamaru, Rock Lee, Kakashi, Guy, Sasuke, or Choji, to complete story-driven missions and intense challenges. Prove yourself in battle and earn money to create the ultimate warrior using Chips and Plates that can customize your character's speed, strength, stamina and even special moves. Harness the power of Rasengan, Lightning Blade, Sand Coffin, and other moves, straight from the series. [Namco Bandai Games]
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Medal of Honor: Airborne
Platform:
Xbox 360
September 4, 2007
Step into the boots of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in battles throughout Europe. From rocky beginnings in Sicily to war-winning triumphs in Germany, each mission begins behind enemy lines, with an intense and fully interactive airdrop. Your ability to determine your own starting point dramatically changes the way each mission plays out. View the entire operation from the air, and then control your parachute to choose your landing spot. On the ground, gather your senses and assess the terrain. A wide variety of authentic, customizable weapons are at your disposal, each with distinct characteristics. Choose your path in this free roaming FPS environment. Medal of Honor Airborne also features exceptionally photo-realistic characters, adding to the intensity of the cinematic, story-driven game. [Electronic Arts]
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Medal of Honor: Airborne
Platform:
PC
September 4, 2007
Step into the boots of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in battles throughout Europe. From rocky beginnings in Sicily to war-winning triumphs in Germany, each mission begins behind enemy lines, with an intense and fully interactive airdrop. Your ability to determine your own starting point dramatically changes the way each mission plays out. View the entire operation from the air, and then control your parachute to choose your landing spot. On the ground, gather your senses and assess the terrain. A wide variety of authentic, customizable weapons are at your disposal, each with distinct characteristics. Choose your path in this free roaming FPS environment. Medal of Honor Airborne also features exceptionally photo-realistic characters, adding to the intensity of the cinematic, story-driven game. [Electronic Arts]
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Lair
Platform:
PlayStation 3
August 30, 2007
In a world ravaged by endless conflict and natural disaster, a call for peace turns into a bloodbath of betrayal and deceit. Playing as a warrior riding a voracious dragon trained for deadly aerial and ground combat, and capable of scorching, clawing and smashing thousands of enemies, gamers must defeat countless armies to save a civilization. Together, the gamer and the beast will attempt to change the destiny of a world on the brink of extinction. Engage in a struggle on an epic scale as your civilization repels the onslaught of an unrelenting army. A seamless combination of vast battles in air and on the ground, against other beasts, and armies of thousands. Unleash your might through large-scale battles that span both the sky and ground. Turn the tides of war with your ferocious dragon. Scorch the ground with flames and command the skies against vicious enemies. Immerse yourself in a living, breathing world of voracious beasts, a deep storyline and visceral gameplay. Fully supports the Playstation 3 motion sensitive controller. [SCEA]
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Streets of Rage 2
Platform:
Xbox 360
August 29, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] The classic arcade fighting game Streets of Rage 2 comes to XBLA. Play as Blaze, Skate, Max, or Axel as you attempt to save Adam from the evil clutches of Dr. X. Special fighting moves for characters and unique weapons add to the excitement as you fight your way to the Syndicate's stronghold. Classic arcade fighting action: Each character has special abilities. Learn to use their moves to defeat the enemies and the bosses. Unique weapons: Katanas, shuriken, knives, and more are available for the player. Weapons can even be thrown for ranged damage. Stellar soundtrack: The music for the arcade version of Streets of Rage 2 by Yuzo Koshiro is widely considered as some of the finest music ever made for an arcade game. All new achievements to master and improve your Gamerscore. [Microsoft]
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Pet Alien: An Intergalactic Puzzlepalooza
Platform:
DS
August 28, 2007
Gumpers the Alien wakes up. He's all alone. He's not at home anymore… he's in a gigantic spaceship! Where is Tommy, his human friend? Where are his alien friends?! What happened?
The whole gang's been captured by the Robotix, who've been hijacking creatures from all over the universe to build the biggest zoo in the galaxy. When they came to take specimens from the Earth, they knew that Tommy the Human would be an easy target. but what they didn't know was that the weirdest aliens around had made friends with him and were living in his home! Gumpers now has to find his Alien friends, rescue Tommy and get back to Earth…. All five eccentric and wacky Pet Aliens need to work together using their unique abilities to get Tommy home safely. Its time for some Pet Alien action! Play and interact with Gumpers, Dinko, Swanky, Flip and Scruffy as you help them find their way around the giant spaceship on their rescue mission. Your main objective - to find the way through each level to the exit. That's not easy when each level is filled with puzzles, obstacles and clever enemies - in other words - teamwork is inalienable! [The Game Factory]
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Carnival Games
Platform:
Wii
August 28, 2007
Carnival Games feature 25 popular games from classic carnivals, including Clown Splash, Milk Can Toss, Nerves of Steel, Lucky Cups, Hoops, Day at the Races and Dunk Tank. Players can win over 250 upgradeable prizes ranging from a goldfish to giant stuffed animals. Character-customizing items like a pirate's wardrobe and a Viking helmet are also there to be won. The game features a fortune teller who reveals a player's fate for a price. The moment you step into Carnival Games you can almost smell the funnel cakes as you are greeted by the barker and the sights and sounds of a classic carnival. The game was built from the ground up to take full advantage of the capabilities of the Wii Remote, so the flick of your wrist in Alley Ball makes the difference between scoring an impressive 100 points and a lowly 10 points. The ability to pound the Wii Remote like a sledgehammer with the right mix of power and finesse in Test of Strength determines whether you are a Contender or a Grandma.
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The Wild West
Platform:
DS
August 28, 2007
Shoot bad guys, collect gold and stop a train robbery in The Wild West. Use the Touch Screen to shoot and throw dynamite in both 2D and 3D levels set in wild, untamed environments. Put on your cowboy hat and load up your six-shooters for the gun-slinging fun of The Wild West! [Majesco Games]
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Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
Platform:
Xbox 360
August 28, 2007
In the future, rebel space colonies launch a brutal war for independence with a series of orbital strikes against the Earth. War is reinvented as advanced ECM renders long range sensors and communications virtually useless. In this chaos, a frightening new weapon, the Mobile Suit, is born. Agile, heavily armed and armored - optimized for short range combat with melee attacks and a wide array of weapons, the Mobile Suit is the ultimate instrument in this new age of warfare. The time has come to pick a side, choose a weapon and prove your supremacy. Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM takes gamers through an intergalactic conflict where the only hope for survival is to annihilate the encroaching opposing forces. It's a one-versus-many as gamers fight at lightning speed aboard their favorite Mobile Suit, the ultimate weapon of war. Gamers can explore the rich and detailed setting of the Gundam multi-verse from a myriad of perspectives. Assume the role of legendary heroes and villains while strategically enhancing their power, skills, and abilities. Play out the legendary scenes from the rich storyline and marvel at the subtle twists viewed through the eyes of each character. Furthermore, unlock Mobile Suits and Pilots from different Gundam universe time lines while accomplishing secret missions adding limitless replayability. With a variety of game types including Official, Original and Versus Mode, gamers must overcome impossible odds to bring their Mobile Suits to victory. [Namco Bandai / Koei]
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes
Platform:
PSP
August 28, 2007
The latest edition of the series offers a furious fighting game experience with up to 3-on-3 team-based gameplay, intense single player action and a wireless multi-player versus mode for up to two users all within the Naruto Universe. With eight interactive stages and 20 playable characters to choose from, gamers can take the battle outside the perimeters of the home to become the ultimate Hokage. In a new addition to the franchise, gamers also have the ability to create and customize their own ninja dream squads to battle opponents or trade player's profiles via wireless connectivity. To further maximize the character power-up feature, players can form different team combinations to awaken hidden skills that lie within each group. Depending on the combinations, special team based skills can be unleashed. Gamers can also earn power-up points towards upgrading each character’s attack, defense, chakra, speed and even special abilities. [Namco Bandai Games]
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Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
Platform:
PlayStation 3
August 28, 2007
(Known as "Gundam Musou" in Japan) In the future, rebel space colonies launch a brutal war for independence with a series of orbital strikes against the Earth. War is reinvented as advanced ECM renders long range sensors and communications virtually useless. In this chaos, a frightening new weapon, the Mobile Suit, is born. Agile, heavily armed and armored - optimized for short range combat with melee attacks and a wide array of weapons, the Mobile Suit is the ultimate instrument in this new age of warfare. The time has come to pick a side, choose a weapon and prove your supremacy. Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM takes gamers through an intergalactic conflict where the only hope for survival is to annihilate the encroaching opposing forces. It's a one-versus-many as gamers fight at lightning speed aboard their favorite Mobile Suit, the ultimate weapon of war. Gamers can explore the rich and detailed setting of the Gundam multi-verse from a myriad of perspectives. Assume the role of legendary heroes and villains while strategically enhancing their power, skills, and abilities. Play out the legendary scenes from the rich storyline and marvel at the subtle twists viewed through the eyes of each character. Furthermore, unlock Mobile Suits and Pilots from different Gundam universe time lines while accomplishing secret missions adding limitless replayability. With a variety of game types including Official, Original and Versus Mode, gamers must overcome impossible odds to bring their Mobile Suits to victory. [Namco Bandai / Koei]
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Turn It Around
Platform:
DS
August 28, 2007
Turn It Around is a unique arcade experience that features 24 mini-games focused on Touch Screen spinning. Use your turn wheel to master speed, technique or power in games that range from Arkanoid to Golf. You can even take on a friend in three multiplayer modes. Get ready to chase your tail and Turn It Around! [Majesco Games]
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Warhawk
Platform:
PlayStation 3
August 28, 2007
[Dowloadable Game] In Warhawk, players experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with hundreds of enemy fighters, bone-crunching armored assaults and high-intensity infantry combat in a massive, all-out war fought both on the ground and in the skies. During gameplay, players are tasked with protecting their homeland from the invading Chernovan armada. By doing so, players take command of the most advanced war machine in the fleet, the Warhawk, capable of aerobatic dogfights at high speeds or hovering over ground troops providing tactical support. Players continue the battle on foot with an arsenal of weaponry including pistols, rifles, grenades and more. Furthermore, players can gain access to an array of ground vehicles and lay waste with powerful weapons mounted on jeeps, tanks and specialty transports. Fight on Foot, in Ground Vehicles, or in the Sky – Next-gen multimodal design throws players into a deep gameplay experience. Fight in the war as a foot soldier, vehicle driver or ace pilot - whenever you want. Experience an Expansive Online Community – Players can join in epic multi-modal 32-person online battles, constantly evolving with downloadable content and a variety of online game modes. [SCEA]
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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Platform:
Wii
August 27, 2007
If you think you knew what it felt like to be the bounty hunter behind the visor, think again. Take aim at evil with Nintendo's revolutionary controller. Players control Samus by moving with the Nunchuk controller and aiming with the pointer, allowing for a level of immersion unlike anything they have ever experienced. Through the eyes of Samus, players experience a quantum leap in first-person control as they wield the Wii Remote, the ultimate device for the first-person shooter genre. Samus employs well-known power-ups like the Grapple Beam and Morph Ball, as well as a bunch of new surprises, to help her survive her coming trials. Saving the planets from Corruption isn't enough, though. Eventually, players must take down Samus' mortal enemy, Dark Samus. [Nintendo]
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Platform:
PlayStation 3
August 23, 2007
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 builds off of the events in the first game and places gamers in control of the U.S. military's elite fighting unit, the Ghosts. In the year 2014, the rising conflict between Mexican loyalists and insurgent rebel forces has thrown Mexico into full-scale civil war. Under the command of Captain Scott Mitchell, the Ghosts are called upon to face an imminent threat to the United States. The fate of two countries now lies in the hands of the Ghosts as they fend off an attack on U.S. soil. Equipped with the most cutting-edge weaponry and technology, the Ghosts must battle on both sides of the border to neutralize the escalating rebel threat. The Ghosts will battle enemies in mountain terrains, barren deserts and even on their home turf in El Paso, Texas. Each environment presents its own benefits and challenges and will call for fresh tactical approaches. Vastly Improved Artificial Intelligence (AI): Watch your back as rebels send their own team members to flank your position or gain vantage points by utilizing vertical gameplay to pick you off from the rooftops above. Improved squad-mate AI will now feed you more of the information you need with descriptive commands. The revolutionary new Cross-Com 2.0 will give the player more information than ever before. You will be able to see what your friendly forces see in the top left display and the click of a button will expand that to full-screen view for a clearer and more precise picture. Command lethal air strikes with jet fighters, gain mobile cover for otherwise impassable situations and replenish armaments on the battlefield using an unmanned artillery MULE. Players can now heal their team on the battlefield, including squad leader Scott Mitchell, with an all-new Medic class of soldier. [Ubisoft]
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Platform:
PSP
August 23, 2007
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 builds off of the events in the first game and places gamers in control of the U.S. military's elite fighting unit, the Ghosts. In the year 2014, the rising conflict between Mexican loyalists and insurgent rebel forces has thrown Mexico into full-scale civil war. Under the command of Captain Scott Mitchell, the Ghosts are called upon to face an imminent threat to the United States. The fate of two countries now lies in the hands of the Ghosts as they fend off an attack on U.S. soil. Equipped with the most cutting-edge weaponry and technology, the Ghosts must battle on both sides of the border to neutralize the escalating rebel threat. The Ghosts will battle enemies in mountain terrains, barren deserts and even on their home turf in El Paso, Texas. Each environment presents its own benefits and challenges and will call for fresh tactical approaches. Vastly Improved Artificial Intelligence (AI): Watch your back as rebels send their own team members to flank your position or gain vantage points by utilizing vertical gameplay to pick you off from the rooftops above. Improved squad-mate AI will now feed you more of the information you need with descriptive commands. The revolutionary new Cross-Com 2.0 will give the player more information than ever before. You will be able to see what your friendly forces see in the top left display and the click of a button will expand that to full-screen view for a clearer and more precise picture. Command lethal air strikes with jet fighters, gain mobile cover for otherwise impassable situations and replenish armaments on the battlefield using an unmanned artillery MULE. Players can now heal their team on the battlefield, including squad leader Scott Mitchell, with an all-new Medic class of soldier. [Ubisoft]
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Space Giraffe
Platform:
Xbox 360
August 22, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Space Giraffe features uniquely beautiful graphics and 100 levels of shoot-em-up action gameplay from the makers of Llamatronand Tempest 2000. Collect power-ups to activate Bonus Rounds and master the strategies necessary to maximize your score on every level! Enjoy the unique graphical appearance of each level due to the use of the Neon engine. Learn special moves to increase the Bonus Multiplier, and collect power-ups to gain access to the Bonus Round. Bonus challenges: Finish all 100 levels to unlock a hidden gameplay mode. [Microsoft]
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BioShock
Platform:
PC
August 21, 2007
Going beyond "run and gun corridors," "monster-closet AIs" and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand picked group of scientists, artists and industrialists, the idealism is no more. Now the city is littered with corpses, wildly powerful guardians roam the corridors as little girls loot the dead, and genetically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, commandeering security turrets and crafting unique items critical to your very survival. Upgrade your weapons with ionic gels, explosives and toxins to customize them to the enemy and environment. Genetically modify your body through dozens of Plasmid Stations scattered throughout the city, empowering you with fantastic and often grotesque abilities. Explore a living world powered by Ecological A.I., where the inhabitants have interesting and consequential relationships with one another that impact your gameplay experience. Experience truly next generation graphics that vividly illustrate the forlorn art deco city, highlighted by the most detailed and realistic water effects ever developed in a video game. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture...or save them? [2K Games]
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BioShock
Platform:
Xbox 360
August 21, 2007
[Metacritic's 2007 Xbox 360 Game of the Year] Going beyond "run and gun corridors," "monster-closet AIs" and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand picked group of scientists, artists and industrialists, the idealism is no more. Now the city is littered with corpses, wildly powerful guardians roam the corridors as little girls loot the dead, and genetically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, commandeering security turrets and crafting unique items critical to your very survival. Upgrade your weapons with ionic gels, explosives and toxins to customize them to the enemy and environment. Genetically modify your body through dozens of Plasmid Stations scattered throughout the city, empowering you with fantastic and often grotesque abilities. Explore a living world powered by Ecological A.I., where the inhabitants have interesting and consequential relationships with one another that impact your gameplay experience. Experience truly next generation graphics that vividly illustrate the forlorn art deco city, highlighted by the most detailed and realistic water effects ever developed in a video game. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture...or save them? [2K Games]
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Operation: Vietnam
Platform:
DS
August 20, 2007
On a routine run over the Vietnam war-zone your chopper is taken down in VC territory. It’s up to you and your squad to make it out of the VC infested region while liberating civilians. You’re in total command as you make your way through war-torn Vietnam and eliminate the VC insurgence.Command your squad of up to four soldiers at once. Use the Touch Screen to issue commands, view the map, access inventory and select which squad member to control. 20 different jungle missions include rescuing POWs, saving civilians, hunting down VC, and more. Utilize your squad to combat multiple enemy types including: soldiers, tanks, turrets, enemy barracks, etc. Take advantage of different specialties and weapons per solider: long range shot, grenade launcher, automatic weapons, etc. Beware land mines and other traps throughout war-torn Vietnam. Flush out enemies with smoke grenades or take out a swarm of VC with fragmentation grenades. Destructible environments filled with barrels, crates and animals add to the war experience. [Majesco]
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Ecco the Dolphin
Platform:
Xbox 360
August 15, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] A terrible storm has swept the family of Ecco the Dolphin from their watery home. Now, Ecco must search for them through a vast underwater world. Danger and adventure awaits you in Ecco the Dolphin. Use Ecco's sonar to discover hidden caverns and unlock the secrets of the crystal glyphs. Take on schools of ravenous sharks. Discover the mysteries of the deep, save your dolphin family, and protect the world from the Vortex. The fate of the whole world rests on your fins. Over 25 giant underwater levels of fighting action and puzzle-solving. Solve the mystery of the Vortex and the fate of your dolphin family. Knife through the waters and flip above the waves with animated motions created from real dolphins. All the classic gameplay from the original console game now brought to the next-gen world of Xbox 360. [Microsoft]
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Disney High School Musical: Makin' the Cut
Platform:
DS
August 14, 2007
The six High School Musical friends have decided to sign up for a National Musical competition. With the help of Kelsi and each other, they signed up and travel across America performing songs and dances to prove they have what it takes to earn the prestigious "America's best amateur Musical" title. [Disney Interactive Studios]
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Track & Field
Platform:
Xbox 360
August 8, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Race the 100m Dash and 110m Hurdles, test your skills with the Javelin and Hammer Throw, and hop to it with the Long Jump and High Jump. Global leaderboards will compare your skills to see where you truly rank in the world. Compete with up to four other athletes on one Xbox or over Xbox LIVE. Button-smashing multiplayer experience:Compete in events with up to four players in Xbox LIVE Versus Mode. Go head-to-head in the running events. Host your own World Champion party. Track your achievements with all-time and weekly leaderboards for high score, event results, and win/loss ratios. Choose either the authentic original graphics or the enhanced graphics including new special effects and hand-painted game sprites and backgrounds. All music and sound effects have been digitally enhanced to sound richer and deeper. Twelve new achievements ranging from easy to hard encourage you to become a World Champion atTrack & Field. [Microsoft]
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Boogie
Platform:
Wii
August 7, 2007
Players dance, sing and create music videos with this videogame party package that takes advantage of the innovative Wii controls getting gamers off their couch and playing to a new beat. Not only do gamer belt out their favorite tunes or dancing to the latest hit songs, players catch their best dance moves, record their own voice and make music videos with the easy-to-use music video creator. Fun mini-games, co-op gameplay, head-to-head dance battles and karaoke party make Boogie a complete entertainment package for gamers of all ages. The game ships to retail stores with a packed-in karaoke microphone peripheral and features new versions of tracks made popular by hit bands including The Jackson 5, Kool & The Gang, M.C. Hammer, The Village People, Cyndi Lauper and Britney Spears. [Electronic Arts]
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Glory Days 2
Platform:
DS
August 6, 2007
(Also known as "Glory Days 2: Brotherhood of Men") The sequel to the GBA's award-winning Glory Days promises even more intense action than the first, as well as up to eight-way wireless multiplayer options.
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Marathon: Durandal
Platform:
Xbox 360
August 1, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Seventeen years ago, you survived a vicious Pfhor assault on the U.E.S.C. Marathon. Now you have been awakened by the enigmatic, sentient A.I. called Durandal and sent to an alien world to uncover the mysteries of their advanced technology. In Marathon: Durandal, armed with only a pistol, you are humanity’s last champion Marathon: Durandal is a cult classic first-person shooter (FPS) that continues the tradition of great gameplay while remaining faithful to the spirit of Bungie lore as the predecessor to the Halo franchise. Upgraded visuals: All images in the game have been redrawn in high definition. Marathon: Durandal features a new modern networking layer built with Xbox LIVE in mind. The redesigned controls take full advantage of the Xbox 360 Controller and enhance playing a first-person shooter on a home console. [Microsoft]
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Nucleus
Platform:
PlayStation 3
July 31, 2007
[Dowloadable Game] Nucleus is a shooter that tasks the player with ridding a human body of a spreading virus.
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Nickelodeon Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown
Platform:
DS
July 30, 2007
"Teen American Talent," the hottest talent competition, has everyone abuzz at Belleview High. Drake is desperate to win the "best musical act" while Josh hones his magic tricks. Unfortunately, Travis, the front man for The Happy Sundays band, plans to win the competition by sabotaging the other contestants. He and his football buddies will use any means they have to make sure Travis and The Happy Sundays win! Play as all three characters – Drake, Josh, Megan. Exciting adventure-style gameplay featuring all the humor from the hit TV series. All-new guitar gameplay: Strum guitar strings with your stylus to make rocking music and help put Drake on the fast lane to stardom. New weapons to battle bullies – water gun and fire extinguisher. Use Megan or Josh's Innocence ability to avoid danger. Perform dazzling magic tricks to earn power ups. [THQ]
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Super Contra
Platform:
Xbox 360
July 25, 2007
The fight for freedom continues in Super Contra! The alien menace, Red Falcon, has fought back and it's up to Lance and Bill to stop them. Play multiplayer over Xbox Live with upgraded graphics and sound. Do you have what it takes to save the world again? Enjoy the authentic original gameplay of the arcade classic. Super Contra features two player co-op gameplay, just like the original. Play co-op on the same console or on Xbox LIVE. Communicate with your buddy by voice using the Xbox 360 headset. Xbox LIVE Leaderboard statistics are kept for Arcade (single player—high score, all time and weekly) and Xbox LIVE co-op (high score—all time and weekly). Score 12 achievements worth 200 gamer points with a range of simple, challenging, and hard achievements. [Microsoft]
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Wing Commander Arena
Platform:
Xbox 360
July 25, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Wing Commander Arena is a fast-paced space combat game where players can team up to attack other teams of ships. The game introduces the classic franchise to an arcade-style experience that allows up to 16 players online in battle at once. Players can propel their customized ship through space, fire torpedoes and unleash deadly gravity bombs as they try to climb the leader board. Online players will compete for Frag count, high score and dueling stats. Wing Commander Arena features four styles of play: single player, multi-team, multi-player free for all and multi-player duel. Within the game there are eight game maps that include team maps, free for all maps and dueling maps, so Wing Commander Arena offers a gameplay experience for every Arcade gamer, whether they want a quick ten minutes of action or a longer more immersive game. [Electronic Arts]
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Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle
Platform:
DS
July 25, 2007
It's time to team up with the legendary Dynasty Warriors and save Ancient China. With your awesome Musou attack you have the power to stop the hordes of enemy soldiers ready to strike. Unite all of China and victory will be yours. Play as one of 3 new fighters, and team up with some of your favorite Dynasty Warriors to conquer China. Collect cards, build your Battle Deck, and find the most powerful combination. 120 cards in all. Build your deck in single player mode and use it in wireless multiplayer battles. Distract your opponents with the new Obstacle Roulette system. 12 unique stages set in Ancient China! Watch out for traps- even fight on the deck of a rocking ship. Wireless Vs. mode for up to 3 players. Game controls and visual design created expressly for Nintendo DS. [Koei]
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Yie Ar Kung-Fu
Platform:
Xbox 360
July 18, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Oolong has spent his entire life training for the Martial Arts Championship. The Championship has attracted masters of different disciplines, all fighting to be named champion. In Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Oolong must use his own fighting moves and face masters of the throwing shuriken, nunchaku, bo, chain, and more to fulfill his destiny. With enhanced graphics, hand-painted backgrounds, and new achievements, this classic fighting game is sure to test your skills. Will you fight like a tiger or run away in shame? Classic gameplay: Authentic original gameplay of the arcade classic. Enhanced game elements: Play with the original arcade graphics or go enhanced with stunning hand-painted models and backgrounds. All the music and sound effects have been digitally enhanced to provide a richer, deeper gaming experience. All-time and weekly high score leaderboards. Twelve achievements provide up to 200 gamer points for your Gamerscore. [Microsoft]
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Bomberman Live
Platform:
Xbox 360
July 18, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Drop bombs with reckless abandon and blast your enemies into oblivion. Compete with up to eight players online as you battle through eight exotic arenas with your own customized Bomberman. Unleash your fury in ongoing tournaments to prove you're the best. Choose from any of eight all new arenas and start dropping your bombs, kick fiery surprises across the arena, and send your enemies to their doom. Ongoing tournaments will allow you to compete globally to determine who's the best Bomberman of all. Each Bomberman can have a custom head or hat, facial expressions and features, and a costume. There are over 10,000 custom possibilities, so you may never see another Bomberman exactly like yours. One of the greatest game series of all time comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade. Take control of your customized Bomberman and use your bombs to knock out your opponents, discover upgrades, and dominate the arena. [Microsoft]
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PaRappa the Rapper
Platform:
PSP
July 17, 2007
Parappa returns to win over another generation of fans with all new PSP exclusive features. Players can once again join Parappa in his quest to win the heart of Sunny Funny and learn from their favorite Rap Masters like- Chop Chop Master Onion, Instructor Mooselini, and Cheap Cheap The Cooking Chicken. Complete with all the music and addictive gameplay that made it an instant classic, Parappa the Rapper is sure to please fans both old and new. Play all the songs and funky characters from the original game. Download and play 8 additional song remixes to extend the fun. Share a Parappa demo with all your PSP friends. Ad-Hoc Multiplayer: Battle with up to 4 PSP's to see who the true Rap Master is. [Sony]
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Platform:
PC
July 17, 2007
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 builds off of the events in the first game and places gamers in control of the U.S. military's elite fighting unit, the Ghosts. In the year 2014, the rising conflict between Mexican loyalists and insurgent rebel forces has thrown Mexico into full-scale civil war. Under the command of Captain Scott Mitchell, the Ghosts are called upon to face an imminent threat to the United States. The fate of two countries now lies in the hands of the Ghosts as they fend off an attack on U.S. soil. Equipped with the most cutting-edge weaponry and technology, the Ghosts must battle on both sides of the border to neutralize the escalating rebel threat. The Ghosts will battle enemies in mountain terrains, barren deserts and even on their home turf in El Paso, Texas. Each environment presents its own benefits and challenges and will call for fresh tactical approaches. Vastly Improved Artificial Intelligence (AI): Watch your back as rebels send their own team members to flank your position or gain vantage points by utilizing vertical gameplay to pick you off from the rooftops above. Improved squad-mate AI will now feed you more of the information you need with descriptive commands. The revolutionary new Cross-Com 2.0 will give the player more information than ever before. You will be able to see what your friendly forces see in the top left display and the click of a button will expand that to full-screen view for a clearer and more precise picture. Command lethal air strikes with jet fighters, gain mobile cover for otherwise impassable situations and replenish armaments on the battlefield using an unmanned artillery MULE. Players can now heal their team on the battlefield, including squad leader Scott Mitchell, with an all-new Medic class of soldier. [Ubisoft]
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Golden Axe
Platform:
Xbox 360
July 11, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Three mighty heroes have a score to settle with the evil Death Adder in this classic action game, now adapted for Xbox Live Arcade. As a powerful fighter, a female Amazon, or a mighty dwarf, fight through Adder's henchmen with weapon and magic attacks, or ride the fearsome, fire-breathing dragon in Golden Axe. Enhanced graphics and sound: Relive all those classic arcade moments with an adaptation of one of the most important arcade games released. Leaderboards: Two high score leaderboards are used, one for Normal, and one for Hardcore play. Multiplayer capability: Now you and a friend can join in on the action. Achievements: Twelve new achievements are included to master, ranging from the easy such as playing every character, to the difficult, such as winning the game without having to use a continue. [Microsoft]
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Sonic the Hedgehog (Live Arcade)
Platform:
Xbox 360
July 11, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Sonic, the fastest blue hedgehog on earth, rocket through hair-raising loop-de-loops and take dizzying dives past bubbling lava, waterfalls and more in Sonic the Hedgehog Arcade. Gather up the rings and stop Dr.Eggman's (aka Dr. Robotnik) schemes for world domination. Enhanced version: Newly enhanced graphics bring this 1991 console classic to life as never before. Once again, you can thrill to Sonic's adventures, but this time in an updated environment.Leaderboards: Top Score leaderboards are there to keep track of your progress. All new achievements: Twelve new achievements, range from simple such as clearing the Green Hill Zone or collecting one hundred rings, to more challenging, such as trying to complete the game without losing a life. [Microsoft]
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Chicken Shoot
Platform:
DS
July 10, 2007
Climb behind the trigger and help our distressed farmer friend obliterate hordes of no good cluckers! Great comic sound effects, and catchy original songs to fashion a world where hunting fowl is a blast! Brilliant animation takes you through forests and villages, through deserts and mountains, winging winged adversaries and piling up points. [DSI Games]
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Chicken Shoot
Platform:
Wii
July 5, 2007
Climb behind the trigger and help our distressed farmer friend obliterate hordes of no good cluckers! Great comic sound effects, and catchy original songs to fashion a world where hunting fowl is a blast! Brilliant animation takes you through forests and villages, through deserts and mountains, winging winged adversaries and piling up points. [DSI Games]
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Missile Command
Platform:
Xbox 360
July 4, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] In one of the most well-known arcade games of all time, players must defend the coast from mysterious enemy invasions in Missile Command. Try your hand at this classic arcade game in its original old-school form, then experience the completely re-stylized version featuring evolved graphics and the newly introduced Throttle Monkey mode. Cutting-edge next-gen graphic and sound support: Support for 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, including HDTV, with Dolby Digital surround sound and full-screen anti-aliasing. Full Xbox LIVE support: Player profiles, leaderboards, and twelve all-new achievements are available for missile commanders. Accessibility: The game features a rich and immersive environment. Defend the coast against all comers. [Microsoft]
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Cookie & Cream
Platform:
DS
July 2, 2007
Cookie & Cream is an action/platformer where players navigate their way through challenging terrain on the top screen while solving puzzles and disarming traps on the touch screen below. Played as either a single-player game where one person controls both characters, or a cooperative game where one player maneuvers Cookie on the top screen while the other is in charge of Cream on the touch screen, Cookie & Cream is a unique combination of gaming genres. Single player game lets you use directional button and touch pen to control two characters at once. Cooperative game lets you and a friend work together to advance through levels. Wireless compatible for co-op play and WiFi compatible for four-player battles. Download play mode allows two to play select stages off one Game Card. Eight diversely themed worlds to traverse, including Desert World, Music World, Trick World and Water World. Nine challenging minigames to explore. [Agetec, Inc.]
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Super Stardust HD
Platform:
PlayStation 3
June 28, 2007
[Downloadable Game] Super Stardust HD for the PS3 is a fully updated version of the classic game Stardust. Your mission is simple: destroy everything in sight. Twelve years have passed by. The times have been peaceful and prosperous in the home solar system. Not a single sign of evil penguin Professor Schaumund or his sinister forces have been detected. That is, of course, until today...The Professor is back for the most ultimate revenge. You must defeat his forces and save your home solar system from total annihilation. Five planets are under attack. Your destiny is to save the home solar system, yet again. With five highly detailed 3D planets to save, hordes of enemies and asteroids to destroy, and various game play modes, Super Stardust HD presents super intense action. [Sony]
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Ratatouille
Platform:
GameCube
June 26, 2007
Players relive the film's most thrilling moments as they assume the role of Remy, a young rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef, despite the obvious problem of being a rat. From the underground sewers to the bustling streets of Paris, players dash, glide and slide through 6 action-packed worlds filled with dangerous enemies, heists and perilous missions. Players can go head-to-head with their friends in multiplayer mini-games or navigate their way through a sensational rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.
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Ratatouille
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
June 26, 2007
Players relive the film's most thrilling moments as they assume the role of Remy, a young rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef, despite the obvious problem of being a rat. From the underground sewers to the bustling streets of Paris, players dash, glide and slide through 6 action-packed worlds filled with dangerous enemies, heists and perilous missions. Players can go head-to-head with their friends in multiplayer mini-games or navigate their way through a sensational rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.
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Nervous Brickdown
Platform:
DS
June 26, 2007
Nervous Brickdown allows players to revisit old school roots with a twist to the classic breakout game. Revamped, restyled and stepping into the next generation of handheld gaming, Nervous Brickdown refreshes the player's skills in paddle and ball gameplay while introducing new gameplay elements across 135 levels, like controlling spaceships to blast away bricks or even drawing a custom paddle. Featuring 135 diverse levels spanning over 10 unique modes, Nervous Brickdown turns classic brick-breaking gameplay on its head by taking players into other retro gaming worlds such as intense space shooters, action platforms, and scary haunted houses. Do everything from controlling submarines or blowing the ball into bricks to taking on boss monsters. Designed especially for the Nintendo DS, Nervous Brickdown takes full advantage of the DS’ hardware utilizing the dual screen, stylus, and microphone to present an interesting visual style, charming soundtrack, and unique gameplay features which breathes new life into the brick-breaking genre. [Secret Stash Games]
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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Platform:
PC
June 26, 2007
In Lost Planet, human snow pirates navigate VS (Vital Suits) through hostile ice-covered environments, fighting against the indigenous Akrid creatures for the precious thermal energy they need to survive. For one such pilot named Wayne, death almost seemed imminent until he was fortunately rescued. However, he can only remember a few fragments of his past including the slaying of his father by the monstrous beings. Yet under the veil of ice, a devious plan has been set into motion for the termination of all Akrid and snow pirates alike. What really happened to Wayne? Who is plotting the destructive scheme? Encounter valuable allies and dangerous enemies on Wayne's search for the truth. [Capcom]
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
Platform:
PlayStation 3
June 26, 2007
The stakes are high when the world's most elite counter-terrorism unit enters Las Vegas, where over 36.7 million men, women and children visit each year. "Sin City," the home of the famous Las Vegas Strip, flashy hotels, high-rolling casinos and world-famous celebrities, becomes the setting for a terrorist threat of global proportions. What happens when one of the world's most famous cities is held hostage by terrorists? [Ubisoft]
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Disney/Pixar Ratatouille
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 26, 2007
Players relive the film's most thrilling moments as they assume the role of Remy, a young rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef, despite the obvious problem of being a rat. From the underground sewers to the bustling streets of Paris, players dash, glide and slide through 6 action-packed worlds filled with dangerous enemies, heists and perilous missions. Players can go head-to-head with their friends in multiplayer mini-games or navigate their way through a sensational rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. [THQ]
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Disney/Pixar Ratatouille
Platform:
Wii
June 26, 2007
Players relive the film's most thrilling moments as they assume the role of Remy, a young rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef, despite the obvious problem of being a rat. From the underground sewers to the bustling streets of Paris, players dash, glide and slide through 6 action-packed worlds filled with dangerous enemies, heists and perilous missions. Players can go head-to-head with their friends in multiplayer mini-games or navigate their way through a sensational rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. [THQ]
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Disney/Pixar Ratatouille
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 26, 2007
Players relive the film's most thrilling moments as they assume the role of Remy, a young rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef, despite the obvious problem of being a rat. From the underground sewers to the bustling streets of Paris, players dash, glide and slide through 6 action-packed worlds filled with dangerous enemies, heists and perilous missions. Players can go head-to-head with their friends in multiplayer mini-games or navigate their way through a sensational rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. [THQ]
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Disney/Pixar Ratatouille
Platform:
PSP
June 26, 2007
Players relive the film's most thrilling moments as they assume the role of Remy, a young rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef, despite the obvious problem of being a rat. From the underground sewers to the bustling streets of Paris, players dash, glide and slide through 6 action-packed worlds filled with dangerous enemies, heists and perilous missions. Players can go head-to-head with their friends in multiplayer mini-games or navigate their way through a sensational rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. [THQ]
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Disney/Pixar Ratatouille
Platform:
DS
June 26, 2007
Players relive the film's most thrilling moments as they assume the role of Remy, a young rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef, despite the obvious problem of being a rat. From the underground sewers to the bustling streets of Paris, players dash, glide and slide through 6 action-packed worlds filled with dangerous enemies, heists and perilous missions. Players can go head-to-head with their friends in multiplayer mini-games or navigate their way through a sensational rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. [THQ]
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Traxxpad
Platform:
PSP
June 26, 2007
Traxxpad: Portable Studio turns your PSP into a music studio. The power of a drum machine, sequencer, mixer and sampler is now portable. Produce, record, mix, sequence, share, sample and export your own original music and sounds. Record the sounds around you or choose from over a thousand sounds and kits provided. Export to mp3 and make your own ringtones and CDs. [Eidos Interactive]
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Hour of Victory
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 25, 2007
Hour of Victory allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose. Sneak into enemy territory as a covert operative, storm the gates as a British Commando, or snipe from afar as an Army Ranger – each character's unique attributes will be needed for the fulfillment of the overall objective. Only with all these skills working closely together will you be able to say that you helped define the Hour of Victory. Three Unique POVs - Players can pick from a Covert Operative, specializing in stealth and sabotage; a British Commando specializing in the guns-blazing frontal assault; or an Army Ranger who specializes in sniping and demolitions. Full Use of Any Vehicle on the Battlefield - Use any of the vehicles you find on the battlefield to accomplish your mission. From Sherman Tanks to the Axis Tiger Tanks to the Kubelwagons, if you can see it, you can drive it in Hour of Victory. Cinematic Gameplay - Hour of Victory blends authentic details and realism of World War II with frenetic gameplay. From the JU-88 Bombers in the sky to the Panzers in the streets, Hour of Victory bombards you from all angles. [Midway]
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The Darkness
Platform:
PlayStation 3
June 25, 2007
The Darkness features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person non-linear gameplay. The game is a dynamic first person shooter that allows players to call upon the forces of the evil underworld as they fight in gritty, urban environments. Armed with an arsenal of guns, gamers battle an array of demonic creatures and supernatural powers. In the game, players assume the role of mafia hitman Jackie Estacado. On the night of his 21st birthday, Jackie is possessed by "The Darkness," an ancient demonic entity that gives Jackie spectacular powers. The story, written by Eisner Award winner Paul Jenkins, follows Jackie and his fight with the fictional Francetti mafia. As the story unfolds, the player will learn to utilize traditional weapons and the extraordinary powers of The Darkness. [2K Games]
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The Darkness
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 25, 2007
The Darkness features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person non-linear gameplay. The game is a dynamic first person shooter that allows players to call upon the forces of the evil underworld as they fight in gritty, urban environments. Armed with an arsenal of guns, gamers battle an array of demonic creatures and supernatural powers. In the game, players assume the role of mafia hitman Jackie Estacado. On the night of his 21st birthday, Jackie is possessed by "The Darkness," an ancient demonic entity that gives Jackie spectacular powers. The story, written by Eisner Award winner Paul Jenkins, follows Jackie and his fight with the fictional Francetti mafia. As the story unfolds, the player will learn to utilize traditional weapons and the extraordinary powers of The Darkness. [2K Games]
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Brothers In Arms DS
Platform:
DS
June 21, 2007
(Also known as "Brothers in Arms: War Stories") Brothers In Arms DS brings all the action and strategy of the series to a handheld, utilizing the DS Touch Screen to control the squad. Exclusively designed for Nintendo DS with easy-to-use, stylus-based controls such as using the Touch Screen to aim, with the camera following the stylus. Features detailed 3-D environments with highly believable characters and enemies, cinematic camera angles, and great animation. Drive a recon car or a Sherman Tank. Use a wide range of weapons such as bazookas, sniper rifles, grenades and more to destroy your enemy. 16 Missions and Three Different Campaigns: Relive the intensity of WWII through three different campaigns, from Normandy to North-Africa and Ardennes. Redesigned New Multiplayer Experience: Fight major multiplayer battles with three of your friends in different multiplayer modes, including Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch. Contextual Movements: Gameplay adapted to the Nintendo DS hardware with auto-cover behind walls or auto-recovering life system. Experience a stronger emotional factor, due to the third-person view and dialogue between soldiers. [Ubisoft]
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Platform:
DS
June 15, 2007
Marvel's first family of Super Heroes face its greatest challenge yet as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. Transform into any member of the Fantastic Four to fight enemies from the Fantastic Four Universe including Silver Surfer, Super Skrull and more. Battle in 4-player co-op with easy pick up and play ability. Combine super powers for devastating team attacks with the new Fusion Attack System. Truly destructible environments: smash, wreck, wreak havoc. Loads of unlockables including alternate Fantastic Four costumes, historical comic covers, and more. Play as the Silver Surfer and ride in the Fantasticar – only on the DS! [2K Games]
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 15, 2007
Marvel's first family of Super Heroes face its greatest challenge yet as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. Transform into any member of the Fantastic Four to fight enemies from the Fantastic Four Universe including Silver Surfer, Super Skrull and more. Battle in 4-player co-op with easy pick up and play ability. Combine super powers for devastating team attacks with the new Fusion Attack System. Truly destructible environments: smash, wreck, wreak havoc. Loads of unlockables including alternate Fantastic Four costumes, historical comic covers, and more. [2K Games]
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Platform:
PlayStation 3
June 15, 2007
Marvel’s first family of Super Heroes face its greatest challenge yet as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. Transform into any member of the Fantastic Four to fight enemies from the Fantastic Four Universe including Silver Surfer, Super Skrull and more. Battle in 4-player co-op with easy pick up and play ability. Combine super powers for devastating team attacks with the new Fusion Attack System. Truly destructible environments: smash, wreck, wreak havoc. Loads of unlockables including alternate Fantastic Four costumes, historical comic covers, and more. Enhance your super powers: use the Sixaxis controller for mega boost attacks. [2K Games]
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Platform:
Wii
June 15, 2007
Marvel's first family of Super Heroes face its greatest challenge yet as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. Transform into any member of the Fantastic Four to fight enemies from the Fantastic Four Universe including Silver Surfer, Super Skrull and more. Battle in 4-player co-op with easy pick up and play ability. Combine super powers for devastating team attacks with the new Fusion Attack System. Truly destructible environments: smash, wreck, wreak havoc. Loads of unlockables including alternate Fantastic Four costumes, historical comic covers, and more. Enhance your super powers: use the Wii Remote for mega boost attacks! [2K Games]
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 15, 2007
Marvel's first family of Super Heroes face its greatest challenge yet as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. Transform into any member of the Fantastic Four to fight enemies from the Fantastic Four Universe including Silver Surfer, Super Skrull and more. Battle in 4-player co-op with easy pick up and play ability. Combine super powers for devastating team attacks with the new Fusion Attack System. Truly destructible environments: smash, wreck, wreak havoc. Loads of unlockables including alternate Fantastic Four costumes, historical comic covers, and more. [2K Games]
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Prince of Persia Classic
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 13, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] While the Sultan of Persia is away for a war, the evil Vizier seizes the throne for himself. He has also imprisoned the beautiful Princess and has given her an hour to decide her fate – marry him or die. As the courageous Prince, you have 60 minutes to complete the mission of saving the Princess from her deadly fate. Developed by Gameloft, Prince of Persia Classic has received a brand-new coat of paint with character designs, animations, visuals and lighting effects giving the game a close to 3D look. To freshen the gameplay experience, new traps, puzzles and enemies have also been added. [Ubisoft]
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Call of Juarez
Platform:
PC
June 12, 2007
Call of Juarez is a unique first-person shooter set in the classic Wild West. Call of Juarez features classic gunslinging action including duels, shootouts and barroom brawls. Players relive the days of the Wild West in numerous settings including local saloons and brothels. In the single-player campaign, players enter the world of two opposing characters equipped with contrasting weapons and styles. Ray is the retired gunslinger turned rough-and-tumble preacher. Billy, a sneaky and elusive man befriended and trained by Native Americans, is on the run. Authentic Western situations chronicle the cat-and-mouse game played by Ray and Billy. Players are forced to make split-second decisions to escape the grasp of Ray or get their hands on Billy, and outwit secondary characters throughout this Western setting. Call of Juarez leverages Techland's Chrome game engine which allows players to use objects found in the world as weapons or tools to solve problems. Graphics, artificial intelligence and multiplayer features will immerse players in the Wild West like never before. [Ubisoft]
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 12, 2007
In Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 gamers can play through monumental events in the NARUTO storyline all while earning points toward upgrading their character's strength, defense, agility, chakra and special abilities. Players can walk the path of NARUTO in the new all-new mode, Ultimate Road, that will allow them to play through all of the pivotal events in the storyline, as well as unlock an original story, as more and more pieces of the NARUTO saga unfold. More than 60 exciting missions and seven challenging mini games push potential ninja to their limit. Players can assume the role of Naruto, Sasake, Kakashi, Rock Lee, Gara, Kiba and other favorites while taking on daunting tasks like battling the sand ninja and working their way through the Chunin exam, the test to move up in the ninja ranks. Ninja in training can perfect their skills in Practice mode then put their training to the test against a friend in the VS mode. With a vast amount of unlockable features such as playable characters, movies, music, collectible cards and more NARUTO fans will be busy. [Namco Bandai Games]
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Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia
Platform:
PC
June 12, 2007
Our story begins in a typical house on a Friday night, one seemingly like any other within the quiet, safe streets of Suburbia. Zack is at home on a "study date" with Carrie, though he is desperately trying to interest her in more than just his math skills. While Zack is preparing to proclaim his eternal devotion, his friend Andy busts in, pestering Zack to finish the design for a new rocket-powered skateboard. Before Zack can order him and others to leave, some unexpected guests suddenly arrive and these guys are hungry...FOR BRAINS! Zombies break through the front door, and Zack's house is soon swarming with the Undead. The four intrepid teenagers manage to contain their fright, and using all sorts of household weaponry they actually fend off this zombie assault. However now they must contend with a full-scale suburban invasion, and everything from Werewolves to Witches are on the rampage - Oh My! And where has everyone else gone? Together, Zack, Carrie, Andy, and Jennifer resolve to wage a Battle for Suburbia, rescue their missing neighbors, and discover the ultimate source of this monster onslaught. The secrets they'll uncover throughout this adventure will explain the shocking truth behind their little town. [SouthPeak Interactive]
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Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 12, 2007
Our story begins in a typical house on a Friday night, one seemingly like any other within the quiet, safe streets of Suburbia. Zack is at home on a "study date" with Carrie, though he is desperately trying to interest her in more than just his math skills. While Zack is preparing to proclaim his eternal devotion, his friend Andy busts in, pestering Zack to finish the design for a new rocket-powered skateboard. Before Zack can order him and others to leave, some unexpected guests suddenly arrive and these guys are hungry...FOR BRAINS! Zombies break through the front door, and Zack's house is soon swarming with the Undead. The four intrepid teenagers manage to contain their fright, and using all sorts of household weaponry they actually fend off this zombie assault. However now they must contend with a full-scale suburban invasion, and everything from Werewolves to Witches are on the rampage - Oh My! And where has everyone else gone? Together, Zack, Carrie, Andy, and Jennifer resolve to wage a Battle for Suburbia, rescue their missing neighbors, and discover the ultimate source of this monster onslaught. The secrets they'll uncover throughout this adventure will explain the shocking truth behind their little town. [SouthPeak Interactive]
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
Platform:
PSP
June 12, 2007
The PSP version features exclusive new content and all-new characters as Las Vegas finds itself in chaos and Rainbow operatives are forced to defend one of the most recognizable cities in the world. The future of Las Vegas and global security is in your hands... will you be able to save Vegas? New Team, New Location – Two new Rainbow operatives enter the impending doom that is Las Vegas as their console brethren, Keller, Park and Walter, simultaneously work against the clock to save "Sin City." As Brian Armstrong, work as a field operative and assault expert, taking down tangos from the ground floor. As Shawn Rivers, use your sniper and long-range shooting skills to pick off terrorists from above, one at a time. Tag-Team Gameplay – In single-player mode, play as both a field operative and sniper as you battle to protect the innocent from carnage. Observe - Plan - Assault – Use tactical planning to maneuver through Vegas environments while utilizing high-tech equipment like snake cams to strategically "tag" terrorists prior to entering a room. Take Cover – When the action heats up, switch to third-person view while taking cover, giving you time to examine the situation before making your move. Tailored Control System – Shoot your way out of relentless gun battles utilizing a tailored control system built specifically for the PSP system. Player Rewards – Build up your stats to unlock exclusive Rainbow Six Vegas content, including concept art and the feverish Terrorist Hunt mode. Terrorist Hunt Mode – Hone your skills in Terrorist Hunt mode, where your objective is simple – kill the terrorists. Enter specific points of single-player maps and down the spawning terrorists one at a time. Multiplayer – Take the fight to five of your closest friends via wireless (Ad Hoc) or online play (Infrastructure) in Survival and Team Survival multiplayer modes, while exploring six classic Rainbow Six maps. [Ubisoft]
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Call of Juarez
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 7, 2007
Call of Juarez provides the only Western first-person shooter experience on Xbox 360. Call of Juarez captures the brutality and ruthlessness that turned the American Frontier into a theater of war. Players experience legendary Wild West action including duels at high noon, gruesome shootouts and barroom brawls. The intense multiplayer modes pit bands of money-hungry outlaws against one another through a variety of game options and different terrain. An authentic Wild West single-player campaign puts players into the world of both the hunter AND the hunted, each equipped with contrasting weaponry, styles and motives. The hunted, Billy Candle, is determined to prove he's not a nobody. But when his parents are murdered, Billy stands accused. Hot on his trail is his stepfather's brother, the hunter, Reverend Ray McCall, a legendary gunfighter who believes that the lord has chosen him to be Billy's judge, jury and executioner. [Ubisoft]
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Pac-Man Championship Edition
Platform:
Xbox 360
June 6, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Pac-Man returns in this enhanced version of the all time classic videogame. Pac-Man Championship Edition has many new and unique gameplay features, but still spotlights the big yellow PAC-MAN we all know and love. The enhanced version now features constantly evolving mazes, a time limit, and six different game modes. Graphics and sound have been fully enhanced in this new version of the classic game. You'll have to practice hard and play well to conquer the increased gameplay speed! Remember, this is the Championship Edition so you know it will provide a good challenge. [Microsoft]
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Tank Beat
Platform:
DS
June 1, 2007
Tank Beat is entirely stylus-based. As you draw tracks and fire on the DS's bottom screen game map, your tank appears and responds on the top screen. Players engage in a variety of missions and commandeer a full range of tanks: from tiny scrappers, to missile carriers, to giant Panzers. The game will ship with three modes: Story, Skirmish, and Battle. In single player Story Mode, players progress through 27 levels of play and unlock various tanks as they achieve objectives. Skirmish Mode allows players to practice on any of the maps and tanks that were unlocked in Story Mode plus additional exclusive levels. Free-for-all Battle Mode pitches up to 4 players against each other in either wireless head to head action or via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection. [O3 Entertainment]
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You Are Empty
Platform:
PC
June 1, 2007
You Are Empty offers players an alternative approach to the history of the late fifties of the XX century. Scene of action is the Soviet Union. Leading Soviet scientists start a big experiment that alter human physiology and mentality in order to create super humans capable of building bright future and communism all over the world. But something goes wrong... As a result the whole city, where that experiment took place, goes on a rampage. The majority of citizens died, and those who survived turned into hideous mutants - the only inhabitants of deserted streets. You Are Empty immerses you in an exaggerated dark and obscure atmosphere of Soviet totalitarianism. Fighting against mutants, that obtained super power after the experiment was carried out, the main hero tries to gain an understanding of what's happening around and save the day. [1C Company]
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Halo 2
Platform:
PC
May 31, 2007
The saga continues with Halo 2 the international award-winning sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In this sequel, the battle comes to Earth, and Master Chief, a genetically enhanced super soldier, is the only thing standing between the relentless alien Covenant and the destruction of all humankind. Exciting Single-Player Gameplay: Experience first hand the epic struggle between Master Chief and the Covenant armada. Brandish dual-wield weapons Covenant arms and pilot human and non-human vehicles and aircraft to battle intelligent AI alien enemies. Halo 2 for Windows Vista taps into the power of Live Anywhere, a service similar to Xbox Live, to deliver online matchmaking for PC gamers. The service enables Windows Vista gamers all over the globe to connect via their PCs and play on an innovative and competitive online forum. New Multiplayer Map Editor: The game also features the all-new new Map Editor, guaranteeing additional new, fan-generated content in the future. The Halo 2 community can now tap their endless creative potential to develop an unlimited number of user-created multiplayer levels. Complete Community Freedom: Halo 2 for Windows Vista offers gamers the freedom to host their own dedicated servers for maximum multiplayer action. [Microsoft]
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Crush
Platform:
PSP
May 29, 2007
Unique to its genre, Crush introduces a valuable new puzzle gaming experience that is wholly suited to the PSP system. Set within a complex, hypnotic 3D world, players use the game's unique crush mechanic to "crush" the environment and transform it into a more simplified 2D platformer. Once flattened, players utilize the 2D space to move to new areas to solve otherwise impossible challenges, and unlock secret items that were previously unobtainable in the 3D environment. Players then "uncrush" the 2D environment and return to the 3D world. Designed for a wide and varied audience, Crush tells the story of Dan, a man with a lifetime of unresolved issues and bottled up emotions that has turned him into a nervous insomniac who is too tired to turn his life around. Desperate for a cure, he turns to hypnosis. It is during this state that he is given one last chance to sort through the wreckage of his past, before he loses the last thing he has – his sanity. [Sega]
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Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Platform:
Wii
May 29, 2007
Exclusive to the Wii: Players can take their fighting action to a whole new level with all special moves and fatalities executed via the Wii-mote. In addition, not only can gamers enjoy all aspects of Armageddon with the Wii-mote, but the GameCube and Classic Controller as well. Appearing for the first time on consoles, Armageddon features an enhanced Endurance Mode, allowing gamers to test their true fighting stamina. Select from more than 60 characters from the Entire Mortal Kombat Fighting Universe: From Liu Kang to Shang Tsung to Shao Kahn, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon features more playable fighters than any other Mortal Kombat game to date. For the first time in a Mortal Kombat game players can use a Kreate-A-Fighter feature to create and define their fighter's look, abilities and personality with a deep level of customization and take that unique fighter online. Fans now have the ability to create their own custom fatalities by stringing together a series of attacks via a series of button combos; those that prove worthy can take their very own death moves online to showcase to the world. [Midway]
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Shadowrun
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 29, 2007
Shadowrun is a multiplayer first-person shooter based on the much beloved RPG franchise. Shadowrun propels team-based combat into a new dimension with a revolutionary blend of modern weaponry and ancient magic. Up to 16 players battle for control of this new world through Windows Vista's Xbox 360-to-Windows Vista online compatibility. In Shadowrun, vie for supremacy in a constantly evolving battlefield where advanced technology and ancient magic provide an unprecedented and high-velocity tactical action experience. After a 5,000 year absence magic has returned to the world of 2021, and global corporate might battles a relentless ancient order to harness this reawakened power. Be a part of the RNA global megacorp and bring order (and profit) into a world of chaos, or join the Lineage to keep magic wild and free at all costs. Choose a side and wage war for the future of magic in the new world of Shadowrun. Dive into a universe where ancient magic co-exists with deadly weaponry, and experience a revolution in multiplayer FPS gaming. Purchase advanced technology and magic each round in an extraordinary arms race to improve your abilities and open up new tactics for your team. Use your cybernetic eye to spot your enemy through walls, teleport behind your opponents in the blink of an eye, trigger a hologram as a distraction then cut them down with a burst from your rifle to clear the room before they even know you're there. [Microsoft]
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WarTech: Senko no Ronde
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 29, 2007
WarTech: Senko no Ronde thrusts the player into a distant future where humanity has colonized countless new galaxies and Earth has become a planet mined for its natural resources. A violent war has erupted as nations struggle for world domination. Rounder Mechs fill the skies as the fate of the world is determined through aerial combat. Fast Paced Arcade Fighting - Combine an almost limitless arsenal of special moves, power ups, and attack drones to unleash the most lethal combos. Challenge friends in head-to-head two-player or battle against the world's best players online and test your skills to improve your Xbox LIVE ranking. Choice of Rounder Mech Suits – Each of the eight Rounder Mechs feature two distinct variations, as well as an unlockable in-game B.O.S.S. mode, for 24 variations in all. Go blow-for-blow against the other Rounder Mechs, but be prepared, because at any moment you could find yourself battling an even deadlier enemy. [Ubisoft]
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Shadowrun
Platform:
PC
May 29, 2007
Shadowrun is a multiplayer first-person shooter based on the much beloved RPG franchise. Shadowrun propels team-based combat into a new dimension with a revolutionary blend of modern weaponry and ancient magic. Up to 16 players battle for control of this new world through Windows Vista's Xbox 360-to-Windows Vista online compatibility. In Shadowrun, vie for supremacy in a constantly evolving battlefield where advanced technology and ancient magic provide an unprecedented and high-velocity tactical action experience. After a 5,000 year absence magic has returned to the world of 2021, and global corporate might battles a relentless ancient order to harness this reawakened power. Be a part of the RNA global megacorp and bring order (and profit) into a world of chaos, or join the Lineage to keep magic wild and free at all costs. Choose a side and wage war for the future of magic in the new world of Shadowrun. Dive into a universe where ancient magic co-exists with deadly weaponry, and experience a revolution in multiplayer FPS gaming. Purchase advanced technology and magic each round in an extraordinary arms race to improve your abilities and open up new tactics for your team. Use your cybernetic eye to spot your enemy through walls, teleport behind your opponents in the blink of an eye, trigger a hologram as a distraction then cut them down with a burst from your rifle to clear the room before they even know you're there. [Microsoft]
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Legend of the Dragon
Platform:
PSP
May 29, 2007
Legend of the Dragon is centred on the story of the signs of the ancient Chinese zodiac, which holds great mystical power. Each sign has its own temple, and each temple has its own guardian. The evil Zodiac Master is trying to attain the powers of the twelve guardians as that will make him virtually unstoppable. One thing stands in his way: the Golden Dragon. When the Chinese martial arts student, Ang, is chosen over his twin sister Ling to be the next Golden Dragon destined to fight the Zodiac Master, Ling joins the dark side in a quest for redemption. In the battle between good and evil both heroes and villains have magic wristbands that can transform them into mythical warriors, giving them the precise likeness and superhuman powers of the zodiac creature they represent. Each of the 18 playable characters has a unique fighting technique and, therefore, must be played differently. Characters transform themselves into magical warriors using their wristbands. When transformed they perform different types of magic and cast spells based on their Chinese astrological sign. 4 challenging single-player modes: Quest, Arcade, Survival and Time. 3 exciting multiplayer-modes: Versus, Team Battle and Tag. [The Game Factory]
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Rush'n Attack
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 23, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] In Rush'n Attack, the enemy holds prisoners of war deep in their base and it's up to you to rescue them. Using your trusty knife and other weapons you find, fight your way through four stages of increasing difficulty to free your compatriots and escape to safety. Authentic arcade action: Experience the original gameplay of the arcade classic, including authentic arcade multiplayer with two players taking turns. Xbox LIVE Arcade multiplayer: Multiplayer modes include Versus and Co-op. Both modes are split screen, showing both your screen and your opponent's screen. Results are captured in the Xbox LIVE Leaderboards. Retro and enhanced graphics: Players can choose to play with either the authentic original graphics, or the enhanced graphics including fully 3-D rendered models. Multiple stages: Fight your way through 4 stages to free the POWs. Enhanced music: All tunes and sound effects have been digitally enhanced to sound richer and deeper. Achievements: Rack up twelve possible achievements ranging from simple to challenging. [Microsoft]
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Diner Dash: Sizzle & Serve
Platform:
DS
May 23, 2007
No show of superhuman speed goes unappreciated in this fast-paced game of culinary satisfaction. Play as Flo and serve yummy dishes, clean up icky messes, and keep your critic happy to score top reviews in this game that makes you work for your pay! But watch out for screaming babies, long wait times, and noisy cell-phone talkers – they may make your other guests unhappy. Only you hold the key to restaurant bliss in this game that makes you the master of your very own restaurant empire. [Eidos Interactive]
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Xevious
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 23, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] The world's first vertical scrolling shooter, Xevious, comes to Xbox LIVE® Arcade with some unique gameplay features! Control your Solvalou ship and destroy the Xevious forces! Use blasters against air-based enemies and bombs against ground-based targets. Destroy the Andor Genesis mothership to earn bonus points! Arcade Hit: Xevious was released in 1982 by Namco and it became an instant hit. Revolutionary for its time, now you can enjoy its arcade goodness on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Classic Features: Unique enemies, a variety of scrolling environments, great background music, and many hidden gameplay features differentiated Xevious from other shooting games released at the time. Pure Shooting Fun: This is single player high-definition old-school arcade action at its best. [Microsoft]
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Naruto: Ninja Council 3
Platform:
DS
May 22, 2007
NARUTO: Ninja Council 3 is based on episodes from VIZ Media's anime series SHONEN JUMP NARUTO and will feature mission-based gameplay for up to four players. The ninja action game utilizes an interchangeable attack system allowing players to combine attack techniques from all available characters in the mission to increase their chance of success. Using the new interchangeable attack system, players select a main character to complete the mission and then customize their attack scheme by selecting special techniques from other available characters -- increasing their chance of success by combining the best techniques for the mission. Players can activate special attacks using the Nintendo DS stylus on the touch screen or by blowing into the microphone. Just like a true ninja, in NARUTO: Ninja Council 3, players will have to protect, defend or defeat as they train hard to perfect their skills in order to progress through the ranks in over 40 missions ranging in difficulty from moderate to challenging. Up to four players (wireless) can choose from over 20 different characters with four different playing modes including Timed Mode, Scroll Collection Mode and Head-to-Head Versus Mode. [D3Publisher of America]
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Death Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom
Platform:
DS
May 22, 2007
It's the worst science fair ever as Death Jr. and his pals make their way through a crazy world of science projects gone wrong! Use the touch pad to execute cool scythe combos, switch between DJ and Pandora and play seriously twisted mini-games in a warped and twisted platforming adventure. Play as DJ and Pandora, each with their own unique moves and style of play. Use the DS touch screen to unleash vicious melee attacks and crazy combos. Take control of Pandora's spirit to help guide DJ through tough spots. Collect money to upgrade weapons and attacks as DJ and Pandora make their way through crazy science fair exhibits. Three twisted mini-games playable with friends through local wireless connection. [Konami]
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Diner Dash: Sizzle & Serve
Platform:
PSP
May 22, 2007
No show of superhuman speed goes unappreciated in this fast-paced game of culinary satisfaction. Play as Flo and serve yummy dishes, clean up icky messes, and keep your critic happy to score top reviews in this game that makes you work for your pay! But watch out for screaming babies, long wait times, and noisy cell-phone talkers – they may make your other guests unhappy. Only you hold the key to restaurant bliss in this game that makes you the master of your very own restaurant empire. [Eidos Interactive]
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Aegis Wing
Platform:
Xbox 360
May 16, 2007
[Xbox Live Arcade] Aegis Wing is a side-scrolling space combat game reminiscent of classic eighties arcade hits. It features alien-busting action, slick graphics, an orchestral soundtrack, and devastating power-ups. Also included is a unique cooperative mode of play in which up to three additional players can "attach" to the leader's ship and become independent, 360-degree gun turrets. Get ready for an action-retro 2-D sci-fi side scrolling shooter, similar to "Gradius" or "Defender." Up to four players can compete on the same console or on Xbox Live. Attach to each other, and super weapon powers grow as more players attach. After attaching, there's one pilot and each rider rotates fire via a 360-degree gun turret. Wield four super weapons, including the Hades Beam (kills everything in it’s path), the Gordon Burst (EMP pulse that kills all bullets and short circuits enemies), the Arcus Missile (heat-seeking missiles), and Lambda Shield (allows bullets to be deflected and used against the enemies). [Microsoft]
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Touch the Dead
Platform:
DS
May 16, 2007
(Also known as "Dead 'n' Furious") Touch the Dead is a fast-paced, first-person shooter that takes gamers on a daring journey through a world taken over by zombies. Gamers play as Rob Steiner (a.k.a. Prisoner #1809), a man who wakes up to find himself the lone human in a jail teeming with zombies. Players use a deadly arsenal of melee and projectile-based weapons and come face-to-face with the never-ending swarm of zombie-captors, none of whom have avoided the icy cold touch of the undead. Along the way, gamers use the DS touch screen to destroy anything - from inmates to prison staff - that stands in the way of the escape route that leads to safety and a new living world. And for gamers too weak to fight the good fight alone, they can take advantage of the DS wi-fi and bring in reinforcements. [Eidos Interactive]
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