Simulation Games

The Sims 3: World Adventures

The Sims 3: World Adventures

Platform: iOS
April 2, 2010
AN ALL-NEW SIMS EXPERIENCE – FROM THE #1 BEST-SELLING GAME OF THE YEAR ON THE APP STORE. Take your Sims on thrilling adventures to world famous destinations. EXPLORE 3 EXOTIC DESTINATIONS …“Al Simhara,” Egypt… “Champs Les Sims,” France… “Shang SimLa,” China. Each exciting location is loaded with a world of possibilities for danger, adventure, and romance for your Sim. MEET GLOBAL CHALLENGES Enjoy an international twist on the Sims-style gameplay you know and love with 52 new goals, 4 new mini-games -- plus personas, careers, and quests. ENJOY MORE CUSTOM CONTENT Let your Sim sport the local looks of the culture and acquire worldly tastes. There are lots of new clothing styles, furniture selections, and even new face types to choose from. IMPORT/EXPORT BETWEEN THE SIMS™ GAMES FOR iPHONE® & iPOD TOUCH® Yes! You can transfer your Sim back and forth between the iPhone® & iPod touch® versions of The Sims™ World Adventures and The Sims 3. So bring your favorite Sim on your adventure. INCLUDES SIMS-STYLE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT FROM WELL-KNOWN ARTISTS Travel to the tunes of artists like LeAnn Rimes – singing in Simlish, of course! ________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EXCITING GAMES: TETRIS®, MONOPOLY, Need for Speed™ Shift, SCRABBLE & 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ by EA Sports™ COMING SOON: SimCity™ Deluxe & Mirror's Edge™ GIFT THIS APP: Click the “Buy App” arrow on the iTunes® App Store Be the first to know! Get inside EA info on great deals, plus the latest game updates, tips & more… VISIT US: ea.com/iphone FOLLOW US: twitter.com/eamobile LIKE US: facebook.com/eamobile
Metascore:
77
User Score:
2.0
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

Platform: iOS
April 1, 2010
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, one of the top-rated and best selling Action Sports video games of all time, shreds onto the iPhone and iPod Touch! Experience all of the tricks, thrills, and style that made the Pro Skater series so highly acclaimed. Play with the traditional control configuration or the enhanced iPhone/iPod Touch accelerometer controls! - Ride as Tony Hawk, one of the greatest skateboarding icons of all time. - Skate as one of 12 other featured pros. - Master signature pro moves and hundreds of tricks including nose/tailslides, nose/bluntslides, lip tricks, nollies, manuals and more. - Earn virtual cash to purchase dozens of additional in-game moves and alternate boards. - Over 13 epic environments to skate. Skate on!
Metascore:
84
User Score:
6.0
Touch Pets Dogs

Touch Pets Dogs

Platform: iOS
March 24, 2010
Create the most awesome virtual puppy and share it with your friends & the world! Adopt your very own touchable, love-able, lively puppy from seven popular breeds! Pamper your pup with the coolest clothes, accessories, toys and grooming gear. Or train your puppy to perform amazing tricks and prepare for exciting careers. It’s your puppy and everything is up to you. Take your puppy online with the Plus+ Network to meet friends, fall in love and have play dates with other Touch Pets! Share the fun with pictures and activity updates of your Touch Pet’s awesome accomplishments with you and your friends. Your Touch Pets’ virtual lives, needs and relationships keep going whether you’re playing or not, but a little hands-on care, training and creative flair can turn any touch pet into your ultimate pooch! Discover the virtual world of Touch Pets Dogs, only for iPhone and iPod touch. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEVEN LOVEABLE BREEDS -Labrador -Portuguese Water Dog -West Highland Terrier -German Shepherd -Jack Russell -Dachshund -Even a Robot Dog CARETAKER -Care for your puppy by petting, feeding, bathing, grooming and even scoopin’ poop! Happy or sad, Touch Pets express dozens of irresistible behaviors and emotions -Earn Puppy points and use them to buy new toys, clothes, careers and grooming gear at the virtual Pet Store -Mix and match canine caps, shirts, collars, bodysuits, sunglasses and more to dress your pup up with the perfect doggie ensemble CONNECT WITH FRIENDS -Build a friends list with other players and get to know their puppies. -Invite other players’ dogs over for virtual play-dates and have endless adventures with Touch Pets from around the world! -Your puppies will form friendships, romances, love triangles and rivalries with other dogs as they socialize GO ONLINE -Watch as your puppy’s life story evolves through entertaining images and news events posted automatically in the Plus+ powered global dog feed -Follow friends’ activities from your Friends-only dog feed -Share your puppy’s activity updates with friends on Facebook BE THE ULTIMATE OWNER -Guide your puppy through 5 different careers, from Fashion to Rescue, Science, Law Enforcement and Politician -Develop your puppy’s skills, from fetching to balancing on a ball, and watch their abilities change before your very eyes -Complete daily goals to earn puppy points, unlock new goodies in the store and keep your Touch Pet happy, healthy and social -Train your pup to do over a dozen different tricks and play with a variety of cool toys with the swipe of your finger Your Touch Pet is waiting — adopt yours now! Touch Pets Dogs is powered by Plus+, the coolest social networking experience in the world of games. Visit http://touchpets.ngmoco.com for the latest videos and information. Touch Pets Dogs is presented by ngmoco:) exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch. Created by Stumptown Game Machine. *Internet connection required.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
MotoGP 09/10

MotoGP 09/10

Platform: Xbox 360
March 23, 2010
Team Career Mode – Create and manage your team in an in-depth career mode. Hire staff to help research technology and promote your team. Decisions off the track affect performance on track and vice-versa. Reward system is heavily integrated keeping the user entertained, involved, and addicted. Rider Reputation – is the new mechanic which will determine the events, teams and manufacturers that will be available to your team. Rack up your reputation utilizing skill and style. Race your way. Classes – Compete and level-up as you work your way through 125cc, 250cc and 800cc true GP classes. Arcade Mode – This is an all new race mode introduced to MotoGP that drops you on the tarmac and pushes you to complete different race challenges before time runs out. Extensive free content – For the first time ever, Race the Season as it unfolds with free extensive downloadable content for the 2010 season, including all new bike classes, new tracks and all the teams and stats from 2010. 20 Person Online Gameplay – Race online with in a fully fleshed out lobby system or compete locally in split-screen. Accessible Handling – Handling mechanics heavily tuned for players of all levels to create an enjoyable racing experience. [Capcom]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.7
MotoGP 09/10

MotoGP 09/10

Platform: PlayStation 3
March 23, 2010
Team Career Mode – Create and manage your team in an in-depth career mode. Hire staff to help research technology and promote your team. Decisions off the track affect performance on track and vice-versa. Reward system is heavily integrated keeping the user entertained, involved, and addicted. Rider Reputation – is the new mechanic which will determine the events, teams and manufacturers that will be available to your team. Rack up your reputation utilizing skill and style. Race your way. Classes – Compete and level-up as you work your way through 125cc, 250cc and 800cc true GP classes. Arcade Mode – This is an all new race mode introduced to MotoGP that drops you on the tarmac and pushes you to complete different race challenges before time runs out. Extensive free content – For the first time ever, Race the Season as it unfolds with free extensive downloadable content for the 2010 season, including all new bike classes, new tracks and all the teams and stats from 2010. 20 Person Online Gameplay – Race online with in a fully fleshed out lobby system or compete locally in split-screen. Accessible Handling – Handling mechanics heavily tuned for players of all levels to create an enjoyable racing experience. [Capcom]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
5.4
Drift Street International

Drift Street International

Platform: DS
March 22, 2010
[DSiWare] Drift Street International is a high-speed, white-knuckle street racing experience, made exclusively for Nintendo DSiWare. Slide and boost your performance car around challenging city streets in high-intensity midnight races across the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. Precise, responsive controls give you total control of your car - push yourself to the edge and own your opponents. Drift sideways through corners, building your nitrous meter to let you boost past opponents on the next straightaway. Test your skills against challenging, aggressive AI drivers, or take on your friends in four-player head-to-head wireless races. Additionally, each track plays host to arcade-style checkpoint races and challenging speed trials in which you must keep the speed close to the max to avoid elimination. Unmatched speed, smoothness and draw distance are only possible by taking full advantage of the Nintendo DSi hardware.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Infinite Space

Infinite Space

Platform: DS
March 16, 2010
Infinite Space is a role-playing game in which players assemble a spaceship armada and embark on a cosmic adventure that allows them to delve deep into the vast outer reaches of space, exploring a universe filled with planets and interstellar organizations each with their own culture. Infinite Space follows the story of Yuri, a young crewman that journeys the galactic frontier and slowly moves up the ranks to become captain of his own spaceship fleet. Using over 150 blueprints, players build and customize a huge array of space ships and have over 200 crewmen to recruit. Players battle their way through space to become the strongest fleet in the galaxy while exploring new planets and solar systems. Infinite Space delivers replay value with an epic storyline containing multiple branching story arcs that weave together seamlessly to create one epic tale set amongst the stars. The game also features multiplayer combat through local wireless connection for up to two players. [Sega]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Dawn of Discovery - Harbor

Dawn of Discovery - Harbor

Platform: iOS
March 15, 2010
**** SPECIAL LAUNCH PROMOTION!!! ***** ************ 40% OFF!!! ************** Media Reviews: **** “Score: 8 out of 10. Lush presentation, excellent visuals, and a truly rousing soundtrack – the whole experience is as polished as the deck of a Royal Navy frigate.” – PocketGamer.co.uk “Score: 4 out of 5. Dawn of Discovery takes a very complex PC game and turns it into one of the iPhone's more popular genres, the time management sim. If you love time management games, this is worth the price.” – AppSpy.com “Score: 4 out of 5. Dawn of Discovery - Harbor is an excellent and beautiful time-management game set in a legendary Dawn of Discovery universe true to all of the canons of the genre.” – TouchMyApps.com ************** The successful Dawn of Discovery PC game series now continues on your iPhone or iPod Touch! Prove yourself in this new, thrilling time management game and become a successful harbor master in Dawn of Discovery – Harbor! Develop your skills as a harbor master and manage the incoming and outgoing ships and goods to meet traders’ needs. The more effectively you handle arriving ships and the faster you serve their traders, the more you’ll be rewarded! Earn enough money and become the Dawn of Discovery harbor master! Features: • 4 different harbors: Occident, Orient, Corsair and Venice that are upgraded during the game • 8 different traders ranging from the touchy Venetian to the Relaxed Salesman • 2 Game Modes: Story and Endless • Story with 36 Missions • Earn 16 achievements • Local Highscore for each map
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Pool Pro Online 3

Pool Pro Online 3

Platform: iOS
March 11, 2010
"Namco’s Pool Pro Online 3 is easily one of the best." http://www.touchgen.net/pool-pro-online-3-review Play online with your friends anywhere in the world with Pool Pro Online 3! View online lobbies of available players then hustle your way online through 8 Ball, 9 Ball and Snooker games. Play head-to-head while chatting with opponents in real-time, or play offline in single-player Mode and pass-and-play Hot Seat Mode. Enter the virtual pool hall with your friends across the world to win fame and in-game "scratch". Put your money where your mouth is and challenge wannabee players wagering in-game cash. Customize your game by spending your winnings on table felts, cue sticks, and new pool halls! See how you rank against the elite pool sharks on the global leader board! Share your achievements with your friends with Facebook connect. Play for keeps world-wide with Pool Pro Online 3.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic

Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic

Platform: PC
March 2, 2010
Silent Hunter 5 ventures into uncharted territory and takes players behind the periscope of a German U-boat to take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. For the first time in the history of the series, players can live the life of a submarine captain from a first-person view and lead a crew in a critical campaign. VIEW AS A CAPTAIN: Walk through highly detailed submarines in the new first-person view and access every part of your U-boat. BECOME A REAL LEADER: Interact with your crew, watch them perform their daily jobs and experience the tension and fear inside the U-boat through the new advanced order system. WAR STRATEGIES: Choose your own strategy and select your targets with a new objective-driven, dynamic campaign. ENEMY REACTIONS: Open new locations, upgrades and resupply possibilities, while the Allied ships adjust dynamically to your approach. Your actions will directly impact the evolution of the campaign. NEW USER INTERFACE: Prowl the waters with a brand-new user interface. Now, every beginner can successfully command a sub while remaining free of confusion. In expert mode, experienced players will be provided all the necessary information and controls to command the sub completely on their own. CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE: Experience the most realistic and immersive Silent Hunter ever created. Improved environment graphics create a powerful level of immersion as you operate authentic, highly detailed U-boats and fight against surface ships. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
3.6
ATV Quad Kings

ATV Quad Kings

Platform: DS
March 2, 2010
ATV Quad Kings immerses the player in the world of ATV motocross racing where aggressive driving skills are needed to become the number one ATV rider. There is nowhere to hide– its dirty, fast, and furious racing! Travel across the globe from the USA to Australia to compete in 18 high adrenaline races in 9 breathtaking locations and that’s not all…. perform daring tricks and catch big air to increase your skills and earn extra money. [Storm City Games]
Metascore:
47
User Score:
tbd
Alpine Crawler World

Alpine Crawler World

Platform: iOS
March 1, 2010
---Sale Priced--- How to unlock SuperCar (4th vehicle): You have to finish all levels in one location in Time Trial or in Challenge mode. No matter which location, but you have to finish all levels in it. --------------- U.S. Store records: Nr1 in Racing, Nr1 in Simulation, Nr2 in top paid, Nr3 in top overall apps --------------- Alpine Crawler World is an Off Road simulation with real time physics, weather effects, different cars and tracks to choose and much more. Features: - 3 game modes (Free ride, Time trial, Challange) - 4 racing cars / sportcars for different terrains - 3 terrains / locations - 30 exciting and hard levels (10 per location) - differenet weather and day-night conditions (day, night, rain, snow) - visual effects (car-lights, car-colours, dirt) - 5 playable drivers (both male and female) - you can listen to music with iMusical while playing - 3 languages (hungarian, english, german) - unique and smooth gameplay - openfeint high-score list with many aspects Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcjv91u72Ns
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Dawn of Discovery: Venice

Dawn of Discovery: Venice

Platform: PC
February 26, 2010
(Also known as "Anno 1404: Venice") New Venetian setting: The rich Dawn of Discovery environment is complemented with a new Venetian setting offering new possibilities of interaction: Build two new Venetian ship types: the small and big tradesman cog. Develop secret cabinets, infiltrate your enemies and sabotage their expansion. Multiplayer: Play Dawn of Discovery online in multiplayer mode: Choose to play versus or co-op to defeat the AI by combining your techniques. Up to 8 players. New Challenges and Quests: Up to 60 new items and 300 new quests with two new types: trading race and ship boarding. Discover and exploit a new type of island, the Volcano island. New scenarios to face new challenges with new achievements, medals and crests. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Flight Control

Flight Control

Platform: DS
February 22, 2010
[DSiWare] Keep the skies safe in Flight Control, the insanely popular worldwide hit from Firemint. In this action-packed game, take on the role of an air traffic controller at an increasingly busy airport. In complete control of the airspace, direct aircraft to their appropriate landing zones while avoiding collisions. Travel to airports set among green fields, a beachside resort, the Australian Outback, a winter wonderland and even an aircraft carrier. Learn how to land 10 different kinds of aircraft, including jets, seaplanes and helicopters. To direct aircraft, simply touch and drag them to their landing zones with the stylus without letting them collide. Sounds easy? You'll need smart strategy, keen eyes and a smooth touch to keep the chaos under control. You can even work alongside a friend in cooperative multiplayer mode, and guard the airways together. Flight Control only takes a minute to learn – just don't expect to put it down as quickly as you'll pick it up. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
GT Racing: Motor Academy

GT Racing: Motor Academy

Platform: iOS
February 8, 2010
The most comprehensive & realistic racing simulation comes to your iPhone/iPod touch. Experience the finest driving sensations ever by controlling one of over 100 cars featured in GT Racing: Motor Academy. Step by step, you’ll earn your place in the circle of racing’s best drivers on the App Store. THE GREATEST LICENSED CONTENT EVER 24 manufacturers and more than 100 licensed cars to buy, drive and upgrade, from the Nissan GT-R and Audi R8 to the greatest Ferrari models. Take your wheels for a spin on 14 tracks, including the iconic Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, urban and even rally tracks. THE MOST DIVERSE RACING EXPERIENCE Numerous game modes, from a huge Career mode with several driving tests, challenges and money rewards, to an Arcade mode and online competitions. Buy tons of car parts to optimize your car’s performance and race with 6 different driving sensations, including an exclusive branded cockpit view for each manufacturer. Begin as a rookie and pass your driving tests and challenges to master all the subtleties of racing and attain the highest honor in the sport. ENJOY REAL DRIVING SENSATIONS A new and elaborate physics engine particular to each car and intuitive controls using both the accelerometer and touch screen will immerse you in a more realistic experience. MAKE THIS RACING EXPERIENCE YOURS Listen to music from your own library and post your greatest replays on YouTube to show off your driving skills. Full list of licensed manufacturers: Citroën, Renault, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, RUF, Mini, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Jaguar, Lotus, Morgan, Caterham, Chevrolet, Dodge, Panoz, Ford, Plymouth. For fans of racing simulation games. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a fan of Gameloft on Facebook: gameloft.com/facebook Follow the official Twitter account: @Gameloft_Racing Also available from Gameloft this Christmas: Driver, Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X, Skater Nation, James Cameron’s Avatar and N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance Published and distributed by Gameloft.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
AiRace: Tunnel

AiRace: Tunnel

Platform: DS
January 25, 2010
[DSiWare] AiRace: Tunnel is an invitation to the newly started Project Tunnel. It was created to examine the quickness and attentiveness of aviation rookies. Think you've got the skills? Put your reflexes to the test and see how swift, precise and predictive you are. Maneuver your aircraft safely through specially created tunnels that are full of traps. Be careful: Your plane will speed up with every second, making each turn and each barrier harder to navigate. It's not just a game, it's a challenge. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces

The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces

Platform: Wii
January 12, 2010
Use the Remote and Nunchuk to steer your plane through the skies as you seek out and gun down enemy jets.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Wings of Prey

Wings of Prey

Platform: PC
December 25, 2009
Wings of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war’s most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are six theatres of war to engage in – The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Ardennes, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. [yuPlay]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
Need for Speed Shift

Need for Speed Shift

Platform: iOS
December 18, 2009
**9/10 PocketGamer GOLD AWARD** THINK FAST! DRIVE FASTER! Experience the most visceral and aggressive simulation racing game ever seen on iPhone® and iPod touch®. ______________________________________ FAST LOOK AT THE FEATURES: • Drive 20 awesome cars, including the BMW M3 GT2, Lamborghini Gallardo & Pagani Zonda • Access both live Bluetooth and local WiFi Multiplayer across 6 modes • Race on 18 unique tracks in stunning international locations (Chicago, London & Tokyo) • Jump into Quick Race or dominate the circuit in Career Mode • Select 3 Difficulty Settings (Rookie, Pro or Veteran) • Immerse yourself in physics-based accelerated 3D graphics with OpenGL ES 2.0 integrations ______________________________________ GET EVERY DETAIL OF THE PRO CIRCUIT EXPERIENCE The sweeping skylines of the urban landscapes… day and night driving… the roar of engines, the squeal of tires, the crunch of collisions. And above all…speed, speed, and more speed. Nothing was overlooked to deliver the most realistic racing experience possible. TAKE A REAL RACER’S POINT OF VIEW Thrust yourself into the driver’s seat of a high-end performance car, and see the race as it really is. Get the hyper-real POV of the in-car cockpit, as well as the brutal perspective of the first-person crash dynamic. Keep your grip as you push yourself to the edge. MAKE IT PERSONAL IN MULTIPLAYER MODES Shift into either local WiFi or live Bluetooth Multiplayer across half a dozen modes. Match your racing skills against your personal rivals, and show them who really owns the road. CHOOSE MUSCLE OR PERFORMANCE, OR BOTH Grab the wheels of the fastest, hottest, and most powerful cars in the world. Select from an array of cars that feed your needs. The Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro…..Porsche Cayman S….or Subaru Impreza WRX STI… it’s a car lover’s fantasy at your fingertips. UPGRADE, CUSTOMIZE, AND COMPETE Personalize your car’s performance and styling features. Fine tune performance with Top Speed, Acceleration, Tires, Suspension and Nitrous upgrades. Also add custom details like spoilers, rims, specialized paint jobs, and body kits. HOW YOU DRIVE IS WHO YOU ARE In the ultimate expression of the true driver’s experience, DRIVER PROFILE tracks your evolution as a racer from event to event. You develop a persona based on your skills, style, success rate, profile points, and badges you accrue. Aggressive or precise? What kind of driver are you? The game will tell you. ______________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EXCITING GAMES: TETRIS®, The Sims™ 3, The Simpsons™ Arcade, MONOPOLY & MADDEN NFL 10 by EA Sports™ COMING SOON:  SPORE™ Creatures VISIT US: eamobile.com FOLLOW US: twitter.com/eamobile FIND US: facebook.com/eamobile
Metascore:
94
User Score:
4.4
Glyder 2

Glyder 2

Platform: iOS
December 16, 2009
PLATINUM AWARD - Pocket Gamer...Join Eryn in an all-new adventure as she continues to explore the fantastical Glyder universe. ___ THE BUZZ ON GLYDER 2 PLATINUM AWARD - Pocket Gamer: "Glyder 2 is a one-way ticket to fantastic gameplay, its combination of self-motivated exploration and dynamic goals ensuring a first class flight" Pocket Gamer (10/10) Perfect Score (5/5)- “Glyder 2 is Bigger, Better, Faster, More!” - Touch Reviews “among the most soothing and challenging iPhone games we've played” – Slide To Play --- Join Eryn in an all-new award-winning adventure as she continues to explore the fantastical Glyder universe! Eryn once again finds herself trapped in a foreign dimension and needs your help to unlock the mysteries of her new environment and find a way back home. Soar through the skies and swoop through tight caverns to explore wondrous mysteries throughout the land. Customize your adventure by uncovering and collecting all new sets of wings and outfits. In Glyder’s open expansive world, choose your own game experience: explore at your own pace without time constraints or tackle goal-oriented achievements and challenges! EXPLORE 6 NEW WORLDS USING PICK-UP-AND-PLAY TILT CONTROLS Journey through the bitter cold of Arctasia, Discover the hidden mysteries of Oasis, Navigate the treacherous terrain of Magma Core, Marvel at the wonders of Spiral Heights, Uncover the depths of Sporelle, and Rise into orbit in Ascension. CUSTOMIZE ERYN Collect an assortment of special wings & outfits. Utilize the abilities of each set of wings to aide in your adventure. Use the Phoenix wings to store boost crystals, charge the Albatross wings while inside of thermals, and strap on the Energy wings to make item collection a breeze. CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH NEW MINI-GAMES AND PUZZLES 18 all new trips include waypoint rings for exciting new routes around each world. Master the flight path and record your best scores! Fly to Perpetua for a completely unique experience as you fly faster and faster through an obstacle course. How many laps can you complete? FIND MORE COLLECTABLES AND REWARDS Complete 24 goals to unlock all the hidden items and areas. Special challenge platforms present new forms of gameplay. Collect over 350 crystals and complete over 30 achievements! COMING SOON: An all-new world with some friendly surprises!
Metascore:
93
User Score:
tbd
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X

Platform: iOS
December 9, 2009
Elevate your experience of war with the soaring air combat game Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X, finally coming on your iPhone and iPod touch! The console hit now lands on your device: "H.A.W.X looks absolutely marvelous with stellar production" - TouchGen, 4,5/5 "A thrilling flight game", "A top-quality production" - IGN ********** THE FAMOUS LICENCE NOW ON YOUR iPHONE, combining the console game's depth and quality with twisted plots and universe based on Tom Clancy's novels. Play as David Crenshaw, an elite pilot working for a powerful private military company. 13 MISSIONS TO PUT YOUR PILOT SKILLS TO THE TEST with diverse objectives and gameplay: engage aircraft in dogfights, infiltrate an enemy base, protect your allies, bomb strategic locations, provide support to ground troops and more! 26 LICENSED PLANES modeled in 3D. As an elite jet fighter, take control of the F-14A Tomcat, Mirage 2000C, F-117 Nighthawk, Eurofighter Typhoon and others. Choose the best aircraft depending on your objectives and the plane's specific characteristics. FULL-3D ENVIRONMENTS, based on GeoEye® satellite imagery: Fly over 13 real locations, like Rio de Janeiro or Los Angeles by night, fight in the sky of a Middle East's desert or over the Pentagon and White House in Washington. ACCELEROMETER OR VIRTUAL JOYSTICK, choose the control mode that best fits your way of piloting. Select the cockpit view to be at the core of action or the outside view to make the best tactical choices and avoid missiles more easily. LOCAL MULTIPLAYER MODE for up to 4 players via local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Death Match or Team Death Match, prepare for battle. Destroy enemy jets, choppers, tanks, destroyers and more 40,000 feet above the earth. Enjoy the iTunes library access if you want to listen to your own music while saving the country! Hold your breath, throttle up, push your aircraft to its limits and have your adrenaline rush! Also available from Gameloft this Christmas: Driver, Skater Nation, James Cameron’s Avatar and N.O.V.A. – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance. *** Follow Gameloft on Twitter to get more info about this game and all our upcoming titles: http://twitter.com/gameloft or go read our official blog: http://blog.gameloft.com/ ***
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.5
DiRT 2

DiRT 2

Platform: PC
December 8, 2009
(Also known as "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing. Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 delivers over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally. Embracing the culture and new heroes of modern off-road racing, DiRT 2 features an exciting line-up of the best new rally drivers - including the multi medal-winning Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block alongside Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, and Tanner Faust, who help players build their racing career. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.2
Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion

Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion

Platform: iOS
December 3, 2009
Revolutionary aerial combat is now in your hands! The No. 1 flight action series comes to iPhone and iPod touch in Ace Combat Xi Skies of Incursion! The Ace Combat series has sold over 10 million copies sold worldwide, making it the ultimate flight action series. Join the Falco Squadron and take off towards the enemy-infested skies in this new original adventure exclusively for the iPhone/iPod touch. Choose from multiple planes and fly through beautiful vistas made from real satellite imaging! Downloadable content, including new missions and planes keep the action fast and furious! Ace Combat Xi Skies of Incursion features amazing graphics that push the limits of iPhone/iPod touch gaming! Seize the Skies! Features: *Original story exclusive to the iPhone/iPod touch! *Downloadable content, including real planes! *HD quality graphics! *Background environments based on real satellite imaging! *Fly freely in a full 3D, 360-degree environment. *Easy and smooth control with tilting iPhone/iPod touch. *Available in 6 languages. Check out this video! http://www.acecombat-xi.com/
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
MX vs. ATV Reflex

MX vs. ATV Reflex

Platform: PlayStation 3
December 1, 2009
MX vs. ATV Reflex marks the return of the off-road racing franchise and features the all-new Rhythm Racing 2.0 physics engine, Rider Reflex control system and real-time terrain deformation. The Rider Reflex control system provides unparalleled precision and fluidity by separating machine steering from body positioning, which allows the independently controlled rider to shift his weight, perform death-defying stunts and avoid potentially devastating wrecks. Unprecedented terrain deformation creates ever-changing courses as off-road vehicles carve lines and deep ruts that have a real-time impact on gameplay and remain persistent through the full length of each race. [THQ]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
MX vs. ATV Reflex

MX vs. ATV Reflex

Platform: Xbox 360
December 1, 2009
MX vs. ATV Reflex marks the return of the off-road racing franchise and features the all-new Rhythm Racing 2.0 physics engine, Rider Reflex control system and real-time terrain deformation. The Rider Reflex control system provides unparalleled precision and fluidity by separating machine steering from body positioning, which allows the independently controlled rider to shift his weight, perform death-defying stunts and avoid potentially devastating wrecks. Unprecedented terrain deformation creates ever-changing courses as off-road vehicles carve lines and deep ruts that have a real-time impact on gameplay and remain persistent through the full length of each race. [THQ]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
Copter Crisis

Copter Crisis

Platform: Wii
November 30, 2009
[WiiWare] Copter Crisis puts you in the pilot's seat. As a member of the elite Helicopter Rescue Squad, you'll be assigned to respond to any type of emergency anywhere at any time. As the newest member joining this team, you'll have to complete various missions with the latest in helicopter rescue technology. When you're ready, you'll be tasked with executing rescue missions all around the Black Rock Canyon. Your Wii Remote controller becomes the control stick as you guide your copter along the canyons while avoiding rocks, severe weather and even anti-aircraft fire. Rescue lost hikers, deliver supplies to remote areas, assist on scientific missions and even blast your way into underground cavern systems. Complete all of your objectives and rise through the ranks to take on the toughest rescues and unlock 10 bonus missions. Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection Pay & Play allows you to enhance your flight experience with 10 additional copters, which can give you access to unlimited missiles, larger fuel tanks, cargo holds and even mid-air loops.
Metascore:
31
User Score:
1.4
Hills and Rivers Remain

Hills and Rivers Remain

Platform: iOS
November 24, 2009
Expand your empire in this epic real-time strategy for iPhone/iPod touch! Battle rivals over territory in real-time! There are only two commands you'll need to know: dispatching troops and moving your headquarters, making play so easy even beginners can jump right in. But don't be deceived! Victory will depend on how well you utilize the features of each battleground, as well as the timing of the items you use. Play as Alan, a young commander in the Julius army. In the midst of a heated engagement with the kingdom of Herbert, Alan spots the enemy commander Dean, his childhood friend. Alan finds himself torn between friendship and country, war and peace. Meanwhile the relentless flames of war continue to spread, devouring all in their path. After countless battles and much soul-wrenching internal strife, Alan sets out on a course of action that will change everything.... Features ?Game system with simple controls that allow for intricate strategies ?Epic story centered on the player character, Alan ?Battle opponents of your choice in Free Mode ?Collect medals by accomplishing goals in Achievements ?New maps scheduled to be periodically released Official site: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/hillsandriversremain/ An all-new game by Square-Enix: Sliding Heroes, Crystal Defenders and Vanguard Storm Coming soon! Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes Square-Enix Downloadable Games Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/SQUARE-ENIX-DLG/167831379364 Twitter http://twitter.com/SquareEnixDLG
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Star Wars: Trench Run

Star Wars: Trench Run

Platform: iOS
November 17, 2009
STAR WARS: TRENCH RUN Your mission: Use the Force to overthrow the evil Galactic Empire as they attempt to destroy the small rebel base on the jungle moon of Yavin 4. As part of the Rebel Alliances Red Squadron, you dogfight with TIE fighters above the Death Stars surface before heading into a trench where you are inundated by cannon fire. Dodge obstacles and stay out of Darth Vaders sights as he tries to gun you down before you have the chance to fire your proton torpedoes into the thermal exhaust port the size of a womp rat. If successful, a direct hit will cause a chain reaction that destroys the Death Star, thus saving the Rebel base from impending doom. Star Wars: Trench Run features: Force Power - Slow down time and increase your agility using the Force to bring TIE Fighters into shooting range and to dodge obstacles while flying down the trench. Breathtaking 3D Experience - Incredible 3D graphics based on the original Star Wars movie. Hidden Features - You are just going to have to find out for yourself what these are. Amazing Special Effects - Like lighting, advanced shaders, explosions and incredible life-like models. Original Music and Sound Effects - Combined with real movie footage for complete immersion into the Star Wars universe. True-Life Flight - Accelerometer controls with life-like physics. Addictive Game Play - Ever increasing challenges and tons of replay value. Multiple Points of View - Featuring both chase cam and cockpit modes. Mission Mode - With storyboard, music and dialogue from the original Star Wars movie. Arcade Modes - For increased re-playability, includes both Trench Run and Dog Fighting modes. Multiple Difficulty Levels - From Easy to Jedi. Optimized Gaming Experience - To work on the 3G, with special graphical features for the 3GS, iPod Touch 2nd Gen and future devices. Leaderboards - Compete against others across the world for the top spot. Find out who the true Jedi are!
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Sims 3: World Adventures

The Sims 3: World Adventures

Platform: PC
November 16, 2009
Players can take their Sims on new journeys to famous real-world inspired destinations around the globe for the first time ever and seek out new adventures. While exploring the landmarks of an exotic city, there is no telling what the Sims will find. From mastering martial arts in Shang Simla, China, discovering rich culture and famous landmarks on a romantic getaway to Champs Les Sims, France or exploring the depths of ancient tombs in Al Simhara, Egypt, players can take their Sims on a journey that will change their Sims’ lives. Players can accept challenges to search for secret treasures, learn new skills and chase down new personal opportunities, meet new Sims with unique personalities, share their culture and bring them home, discover new styles on their travels, and share everything they encounter on their adventures with the world through personal photographs, movies, and stories. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.7
F1 2009

F1 2009

Platform: PSP
November 16, 2009
(Also known as "Formula One 2009") F1 2009 offers a fully authentic FIA Formula One championship experience with all the teams, drivers, cars and tracks from the 2009 season.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.9
F1 2009

F1 2009

Platform: Wii
November 16, 2009
(Also known as "Formula One 2009") F1 2009 offers a fully authentic FIA Formula One championship experience with all the teams, drivers, cars and tracks from the 2009 season.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.2
Star Trek: D-A-C

Star Trek: D-A-C

Platform: PlayStation 3
November 12, 2009
Star Trek: D-A-C allows fans to pitch battles between Starfleet and the Romulan Empire. Up to 12 players can compete in thrilling team combat. There are three game play modes - single player, online multiplayer and online co-op. For each mode, there are three different game types - Team Deathmatch, Assault and Conquest. Players can now choose from four ship types for each faction, including the new U.S.S. Enterprise featured in the "Star Trek" film. Each ship - the powerful Flagship, the aggressive Fighter, the nimble Bomber and the all-new Support Frigate - offers its own unique capabilities for players to master and manipulate as they fight for victory. The Support Frigate allows players to heal friendly ships and easily target enemy escape pods. New gameplay updates in Star Trek: D-A-C for PlayStation Network include variable AI difficultly settings, customizable goals that allow players to set game time limits and number of kills needed to win, improved mechanics for capturing control points in Conquest games, and host migration, which will allow games to continue even if the host player disconnects. [Paramount Digital Entertainment]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
4.0
Star Trek: D-A-C

Star Trek: D-A-C

Platform: PC
November 12, 2009
Star Trek: D-A-C allows fans to pitch battles between Starfleet and the Romulan Empire. Up to 12 players can compete in thrilling team combat. There are three game play modes - single player, online multiplayer and online co-op. For each mode, there are three different game types - Team Deathmatch, Assault and Conquest. Players can now choose from four ship types for each faction, including the new U.S.S. Enterprise featured in the "Star Trek" film. Each ship - the powerful Flagship, the aggressive Fighter, the nimble Bomber and the all-new Support Frigate - offers its own unique capabilities for players to master and manipulate as they fight for victory. The Support Frigate allows players to heal friendly ships and easily target enemy escape pods. New gameplay updates in Star Trek: D-A-C for PlayStation Network include variable AI difficultly settings, customizable goals that allow players to set game time limits and number of kills needed to win, improved mechanics for capturing control points in Conquest games, and host migration, which will allow games to continue even if the host player disconnects. [Paramount Digital Entertainment]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
3.8
Asphalt 5

Asphalt 5

Platform: iOS
November 2, 2009
Get in, start up and punch it in the fastest dream cars ever created by some of the most prestigious manufacturers in the world. Everything you’ve ever dreamed of doing behind the wheel is here on your iPhone/iPod Touch. Stop dreaming and get in! ---------------------------------------------------------- THE ASPHALT FRANCHISE, A SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD 9/10 IGN.com: “great models, lots of detail, and wonderful color.” 8/10 PocketGamer: “polished 3D visuals and varied cities to race in.” TouchArcade: “the most lavish 3D graphics of any iPhone racer–of any iPhone game, really–in the App Store. “ Slide To Play: “sophisticated graphics and enjoyable gameplay” ---------------------------------------------------------- THERE’S A DREAM CAR FOR YOU Take a ride in over 30 of the fastest, most prestigious cars you’ve ever dreamed, from manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi and Ducati. THE WORLD IS YOUR RACETRACK Highly polished HD graphics let you see every detail and animation of the track as you speed over snow, mud, dirt and more in 12 beautiful locations around the world including St. Tropez, Aspen and Las Vegas. Discover hidden shortcuts and jump off ramps! NEW WAYS TO PLAY Challenge yourself to 8 different racing events including Drift Contest, Cop Chase, Time Attack, Duel Mode, Last Man Standing and Escape. RIDE WITH THE PACK Six-player Bluetooth and Online Multiplayer lets you compete against friends and anyone around the world in tournaments and join the Asphalt Academy on asphalt-5.com. Speed your way to the top of the online leaderboard! THE SOUND OF SPEED Tune your car radio to play your favorite songs stored on your iPhone/iPod Touch during the race and let the music move you. UPDATE COMING SOON: - Difficulty tuned in Cop Chase mode - Minor bugs fixed ---------------------------------------------------------- Full list of cars: Audi R8, Audi TT-RS, Audi Q7, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV, Lamborghini Reventón, Ferrari 599 XX, Ferrari California, Ferrari F430 16M, Ferrari FXX Evolution, Nissan 370Z, Nissan GT-R R35, Bugatti Veyron 16.4, BMW X6M, Caterham CSR Superlight, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, Ducati 1198, Ducati Monster 1100s, Ford GT, Ford Shelby GT500, Gumpert Apollo, Kawasaki Z750, Kawasaki ZX6-R, Lotus 2-Eleven, Lotus Evora, Mercedes E Class, Mercedes ML 63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S65 Black Series, MINI Cooper S, RUF 3400 K, RUF Dakara, RUF Rt 12 For fans of arcade racing games. Become a fan of Gameloft on Facebook: gameloft.com/facebook Follow the official Twitter account: @asphaltracing Other Gameloft games you may like: Asphalt 4: Elite Racing, Ferrari GT: Evolution, Shrek Kart, Real Soccer 2010, Real Tennis 2009, NFL 2010 Published and distributed by Gameloft.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.2
Need for Speed: Nitro

Need for Speed: Nitro

Platform: Wii
November 2, 2009
Boasting support for the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, racing wheel, classic controller, GameCube controller and DS stylus, Need for Speed NITRO lets players decide exactly how they want to dominate the competition. For the ultimate bragging rights, gamers can’t just win the race, they must own it. With a nearly limitless visual customization system, gamers can design a unique art style to attach to their ride. As they edge out competitors in driving finesse, their art will overtake the world, vibrantly painting the story of racing supremacy. All this combined with fresh modes, tracks and exotic real world locations make Need for Speed NITRO one of the most exciting, heart-pounding arcade racers for the Wii and Nintendo DS. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Need for Speed: Nitro

Need for Speed: Nitro

Platform: DS
November 2, 2009
Boasting support for the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, racing wheel, classic controller, GameCube controller and DS stylus, Need for Speed NITRO lets players decide exactly how they want to dominate the competition. For the ultimate bragging rights, gamers can’t just win the race, they must own it. With a nearly limitless visual customization system, gamers can design a unique art style to attach to their ride. As they edge out competitors in driving finesse, their art will overtake the world, vibrantly painting the story of racing supremacy. All this combined with fresh modes, tracks and exotic real world locations make Need for Speed NITRO one of the most exciting, heart-pounding arcade racers for the Wii and Nintendo DS. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.4
Style Savvy

Style Savvy

Platform: DS
November 2, 2009
(Also known as "Style Boutique") Style Savvy combines creativity and fashion with a collection of trendy clothes, chic accessories and stylish shoes. As the owner of a clothing boutique, you must purchase inventory, monitor the store’s funds and try to please a constant stream of customers who look to you for the best fashions.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Forza Motorsport 3

Forza Motorsport 3

Platform: Xbox 360
October 27, 2009
Whether it's an exotic sports car like the new Audi R8 V10, a classic American muscle car such as the Ford GT, or a hot Asian import such as the Nissan 370Z, everyone has a dream car. The game makes it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of owning the world's most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe. With breathtaking HD graphics and the most advanced vehicle performance modeling in a video game, Forza Motorsport 3 includes a host of driving assists and adjustable skill levels to make the game a gripping pick-up-and-play experience for audiences of all ages and skill levels. [Microsoft]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.2
SimAnimals Africa

SimAnimals Africa

Platform: Wii
October 27, 2009
With a playful new art style, SimAnimals Africa allows players to play with wild African animals while they venture across jungles, deserts, savannas, river deltas and more! Each brand new animal has their own unique skill and it’s up to you to find their secret abilities. Kicking zebras, rock-breaking rhinos and crocodiles that excel at hunting will assist players in keeping the environment happy and unlocking new areas, animals, and special items. New mini-games give players more ways to interact with the animals. The ring toss, drumming, and petting games help the animals hone their unique skill and assist players in achieving their goals more quickly. Additionally, there are over 70 rare objects for players to collect including bugs, fruits and flowers. If players feed one of these rare items to an animal they may get an unexpected surprise! Kids can now choose to play as an animal. Will they water the terrain with their trunk as an elephant, kick fruit off trees as a zebra or jump over riverbeds as a gazelle? Players can have fun developing relationships with wild animals and their babies, and experience the humor and drama of life in Africa. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.3
EyePet

EyePet

Platform: PlayStation 3
October 23, 2009
EyePet is a virtual pet game that uses the PlayStation's Eye peripheral.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Armored Core 3 Portable

Armored Core 3 Portable

Platform: PSP
October 21, 2009
[Playstation Network] In Armored Core 3 Portable, players battle as members of the mercenary organization "Raven," piloting customizable mecha Armored Core (AC) units. The ACs are customizable with different weapons and machine parts that can be reconfigured as necessary to complete a variety of combat-intensive missions. Over 50 action-packed missions. Enhanced menu interface and in-game visibility. Pilot a fully customizable AC unit, configuring weapons, parts, armor color and emblems. Over 200 parts available to assemble and create your own machine, including parts from the previous games in the series. PSP Ad Hoc Network support; easily battle up to four friends using a wireless connection. Challenge opponents nationwide over the Ad Hoc Party on PlayStation3. A new opponent from the Japanese Armored Core novel. Future-proof data can be saved and transferred to future Armored Core PSP titles. [From Software]
Metascore:
43
User Score:
6.7
Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Mama is back, and she's traded in the trowel for the truffle in Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop! The stylus becomes the ultimate cooking utensil as players chop, grate, slice, stir, spread, sprinkle, roll and more through over 200 mini-games. The new box art and 10 screens included with this email show Mama making candy apples, donuts and more - a mere fraction of the new recipes available throughout the game. Additionally, six gameplay modes keep players on their feet, as they learn from mistakes in "Let's Cook" mode, compete with up to 3 friends using local wi-fi play in "Time Challenge" mode, and keep a scrapbook of favorite dishes in "Picture Diary" mode. While progressing through the game, recipes go from simple to difficult and dishes advance from small to large, but Mama awards players who learn with bronze, silver or gold medals based on the quality of their cooking! [Majesco]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
2XL ATV Offroad

2XL ATV Offroad

Platform: iOS
October 8, 2009
From the makers of “2XL Supercross” comes the hottest, action-packed racing game to hit the iPhone and iPod Touch… “2XL ATV Offroad” KEY FEATURES - 16 unique ATV Supercross and Outdoor Nationals tracks - 2 Freestyle levels - Massive career mode and achievement system - Freestyle mode with advanced scoring system - Multiplayer mode with up to 5 opponents - Race up to 8 opponents in single player mode - 250cc two-stroke and 450cc four-stroke ATVs - Choose from hundreds of ATV and rider skin combinations - Auto-gas and invisible controls feature - 1st and 3rd person camera views - 8 preset control schemes including Responsive Tilt Steering - Adjustable level of difficulty - View profile statistics and leader boards at live.2xlgames.com  FREESTYLE Interested in extreme sports? Catch some sick air and combo as many tricks as you can for big points with our innovative new stunt system. Learn to back flip while tricking for extra point multipliers. NATIONALS TRACKS See how far we’ve pushed the graphics envelope as you ride the new outdoor Nationals tracks. Tear up and down huge mountains with beautiful views of the horizon. SUPERCROSS TRACKS Experience the rhythm-based style of racing we made famous with classic games like Motocross Madness and ATV Offroad Fury. CAREER The all-new league system guides you through an ATV career where you can become the champion. MULTIPLAYER RACING The most intense mobile head-to-head experience created to date. Race other players over your local Wi-Fi network. * ACHIEVEMENTS The all-new achievement system challenges you to unlock 100% of the skill-based goals in the game. Compare your trophies with your friends online. 2XL LIVE STATISTICS & LEADERBOARDS See how you stack up against the competition in your quest to be the best on wheels. Sign up for a free 2XL Live account and all your game statistics will be viewable at live.2xlgames.com. * Bluetooth is not currently supported. Watch the game trailer at www.2xlgames.com/atv Check out 2XL Supercross at www.2xlgames.com/supercross Also available from 2XL: 2XL Fleet Defense.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Afrika

Afrika

Platform: PlayStation 3
October 6, 2009
In AFRIKA, players step into the role of a freelance photographer exploring a brand new conservation area. They'll document the wildlife and photograph incredible sights such as a titanic clash between hippopotamuses, a pride of lions watching over its playful cubs, and a cheetah's lightning-fast chase as it runs down its prey! All of the game's animals and environments are rendered in photorealistic detail with animals that move, behave, and interact with each other just like their real-world counterparts. The photography in the game is as meticulously modeled as the animals themselves; players will need to learn from the game's innovative photo-grading system and compose their photographs with the eye of a professional photographer if they want to earn top dollar. The money they earn can be used to purchase new licensed lenses, cameras, and safari equipment. If players are good enough, they just might find their photograph on the cover of National Geographic. [Natsume]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.2
Thorium Wars

Thorium Wars

Platform: DS
October 5, 2009
[DSiWare] In Thorium Wars, you must stop the Thorions, a super species of Thorium-based machines, from destroying mankind. Blast through waves of Thorions by controlling an arsenal of tanks, skyfighters, hovercrafts, gunboats and starfighters with either the standard or touch-screen controls. In 12 exciting missions, navigate through a variety of combat environments while viewing 360 degrees of the battlefield, fully rendered in 3-D. Toggle between first- and third-person views to destroy the terrifying army of Thorium beasts, from swarms of Redeye Drones to the bone-crushing Manticore Walker. This man-versus-machine battle proves to be the ultimate test for the survival of the fittest. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.0
Gran Turismo: The Real Driving Simulator

Gran Turismo: The Real Driving Simulator

Platform: PSP
September 30, 2009
Gran Turismo makes its highly anticipated debut exclusively on the PSP system, introducing the most ultra-realistic racing experience ever on a handheld. Buckle up as you prove your driving skills on 35 tracks and trade and share over 800 cars. Slick Visuals --Runs on a new graphics engine designed for the PSP system that delivers visuals at a crisp 60 frames per second. Depth and Variety -- Collect over 800 licensed vehicles from international automakers. Expand Your Collection -- Trade and share cars with friends to expand your collection via Ad Hoc wireless. Hit the Road -- Race on 35 licensed and fictional tracks, with 60 track layouts total. Compete in time trials, races, or drift mode challenges. Test Your Driving Skills -- Complete over 100 challenges to hone your driving skills and learn new cornering, braking and other driving techniques. Bragging Rights -- Prove your driving skills in four-player races using Ad Hoc mode. [SCEA]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge

MotorStorm: Arctic Edge

Platform: PSP
September 29, 2009
MotorStorm's next mission is battling the frozen wasteland of Alaska's Arctic Edge. MotorStorm Arctic Edge delivers brutal off-road racing in the beautiful yet lethal and unpredictable setting of Alaska. With temperatures plummeting, sudden avalanches, broken ice bridges, and three different racing altitudes, Arcitc Edge is the most inhospitable environment in the franchise's history. In addition to the six vehicle classes from the original MotorStorm, two new vehicles (the Snowcat and Snow Machine) have been introduced to combat the ice, the cold and the snow. One has the power and size to blast through packed snow, while the other has the grip and pace to combat most of what the sub-zero conditions can throw at it. MotorStorm Arctic Edge is fit for single player action, online multiplayer or playing with friends; two to eight players can compete against each other wirelessly via Ad Hoc Mode on PSP. Alternatively, you can also compete via online multiplayer using Infrastructure Mode on PSP to make it to the summit of the online global leaderboards.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Need for Speed: Shift

Need for Speed: Shift

Platform: PC
September 15, 2009
Need for Speed SHIFT brings a true driver's experience to some of the world's most iconic racing tracks, including the storied Brand's Hatch in the UK. The game also features the largest roster of high-performance cars in Need for Speed history including race cars such as the Pagani Zonda F, Porsche 911 GT2 and Lotus Elise. Players are thrust into the loud, intense, and athletic experience of racing a car from the driver's perspective through the combination of perception based G-forces, the hyper reality of the cockpit view, and the all-new brutally disorienting crash dynamic. Need for Speed SHIFT features an accurate, accessible physics-based driving model that allows you to feel every impact, every change of track surface and every last bit of grip as you push yourself to the edge. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
5.9
Need for Speed: Shift

Need for Speed: Shift

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 15, 2009
Need for Speed SHIFT brings a true driver's experience to some of the world's most iconic racing tracks, including the storied Brand's Hatch in the UK. The game also features the largest roster of high-performance cars in Need for Speed history including race cars such as the Pagani Zonda F, Porsche 911 GT2 and Lotus Elise. Players are thrust into the loud, intense, and athletic experience of racing a car from the driver's perspective through the combination of perception based G-forces, the hyper reality of the cockpit view, and the all-new brutally disorienting crash dynamic. Need for Speed SHIFT features an accurate, accessible physics-based driving model that allows you to feel every impact, every change of track surface and every last bit of grip as you push yourself to the edge. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
6.9
Need for Speed: Shift

Need for Speed: Shift

Platform: PSP
September 15, 2009
Need for Speed SHIFT brings a true driver's experience to some of the world's most iconic racing tracks, including the storied Brand's Hatch in the UK. The game also features the largest roster of high-performance cars in Need for Speed history including race cars such as the Pagani Zonda F, Porsche 911 GT2 and Lotus Elise. Players are thrust into the loud, intense, and athletic experience of racing a car from the driver's perspective through the combination of perception based G-forces, the hyper reality of the cockpit view, and the all-new brutally disorienting crash dynamic. Need for Speed SHIFT features an accurate, accessible physics-based driving model that allows you to feel every impact, every change of track surface and every last bit of grip as you push yourself to the edge. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
Need for Speed: Shift

Need for Speed: Shift

Platform: Xbox 360
September 15, 2009
Need for Speed SHIFT brings a true driver's experience to some of the world's most iconic racing tracks, including the storied Brand's Hatch in the UK. The game also features the largest roster of high-performance cars in Need for Speed history including race cars such as the Pagani Zonda F, Porsche 911 GT2 and Lotus Elise. Players are thrust into the loud, intense, and athletic experience of racing a car from the driver's perspective through the combination of perception based G-forces, the hyper reality of the cockpit view, and the all-new brutally disorienting crash dynamic. Need for Speed SHIFT features an accurate, accessible physics-based driving model that allows you to feel every impact, every change of track surface and every last bit of grip as you push yourself to the edge. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.5
Heroes Over Europe

Heroes Over Europe

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 15, 2009
Developed by Transmission Games in Melbourne, Australia, and powered by an all-new engine, Heroes Over Europe promises to raise the bar for flight combat games with the all new "Ace Kill" close combat action, four online modes supporting up to 16 players and fully customizable aircrafts with localized damage. Visually, the game takes no prisoners with meticulously rendered environments including faithful recreations of London, Berlin and the French Alps, and ultra-realistic iconic warplanes of the era, all presented in stunning high definition graphics. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.2
Heroes Over Europe

Heroes Over Europe

Platform: Xbox 360
September 15, 2009
Developed by Transmission Games in Melbourne, Australia, and powered by an all-new engine, Heroes Over Europe promises to raise the bar for flight combat games with the all new "Ace Kill" close combat action, four online modes supporting up to 16 players and fully customizable aircrafts with localized damage. Visually, the game takes no prisoners with meticulously rendered environments including faithful recreations of London, Berlin and the French Alps, and ultra-realistic iconic warplanes of the era, all presented in stunning high definition graphics. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

Platform: DS
September 10, 2009
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war's most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are five theatres of war to engage in 0 The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey also boasts an all new damage effects engine as well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dog fights. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey features hundreds of airplanes taking part in air battles. The unique environmental engine also produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allow players to see breathtaking ground support actions. [505 Games]
Metascore:
41
User Score:
3.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

Platform: Xbox 360
September 8, 2009
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war's most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are five theatres of war to engage in 0 The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey also boasts an all new damage effects engine as well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dog fights. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey features hundreds of airplanes taking part in air battles. The unique environmental engine also produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allow players to see breathtaking ground support actions. [505 Games]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 8, 2009
IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war's most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are five theatres of war to engage in 0 The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey also boasts an all new damage effects engine as well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dog fights. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey features hundreds of airplanes taking part in air battles. The unique environmental engine also produces highly detailed, realistic landscapes that allow players to see breathtaking ground support actions. [505 Games]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
DiRT 2

DiRT 2

Platform: Xbox 360
September 8, 2009
(Also known as "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing. Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 delivers over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally. Embracing the culture and new heroes of modern off-road racing, DiRT 2 features an exciting line-up of the best new rally drivers - including the multi medal-winning Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block alongside Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, and Tanner Faust, who help players build their racing career. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.4
DiRT 2

DiRT 2

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 8, 2009
(Also known as "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing. Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 delivers over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally. Embracing the culture and new heroes of modern off-road racing, DiRT 2 features an exciting line-up of the best new rally drivers - including the multi medal-winning Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block alongside Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, and Tanner Faust, who help players build their racing career. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.9
DiRT 2

DiRT 2

Platform: Wii
September 8, 2009
(Also known as "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing. Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 delivers over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally. Embracing the culture and new heroes of modern off-road racing, DiRT 2 features an exciting line-up of the best new rally drivers - including the multi medal-winning Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block alongside Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, and Tanner Faust, who help players build their racing career. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.4
DiRT 2

DiRT 2

Platform: DS
September 8, 2009
(Also known as "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing. Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 delivers over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally. Embracing the culture and new heroes of modern off-road racing, DiRT 2 features an exciting line-up of the best new rally drivers - including the multi medal-winning Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block alongside Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, and Tanner Faust, who help players build their racing career. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
DiRT 2

DiRT 2

Platform: PSP
September 8, 2009
(Also known as "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing. Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 delivers over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally. Embracing the culture and new heroes of modern off-road racing, DiRT 2 features an exciting line-up of the best new rally drivers - including the multi medal-winning Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block alongside Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, and Tanner Faust, who help players build their racing career. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.5
Heroes Over Europe

Heroes Over Europe

Platform: PC
September 8, 2009
Developed by Transmission Games in Melbourne, Australia, and powered by an all-new engine, Heroes Over Europe promises to raise the bar for flight combat games with the all new "Ace Kill" close combat action, four online modes supporting up to 16 players and fully customizable aircrafts with localized damage. Visually, the game takes no prisoners with meticulously rendered environments including faithful recreations of London, Berlin and the French Alps, and ultra-realistic iconic warplanes of the era, all presented in stunning high definition graphics. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.0
Smash Cars

Smash Cars

Platform: PlayStation 3
August 20, 2009
[Playstation Network] Get behind the wheel of your own RC car and be the first to the finish or nail some crazy stunts. Take 13 awesome toy cars across 13 expansive living levels, move up the ranks, win upgrades and find hidden secrets and shortcuts. Watch out or you might get too close to an unruly crocodile or a punk skateboarder. [SCEA]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.3
Trials HD

Trials HD

Platform: Xbox 360
August 12, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Trials HD is a full-featured, physics-based motorcycle racing game with over 50 tracks in two unique game modes. Race Mode emphasizes balance, skill, and control as you tackle indoor obstacle tracks. Skill Mode features extreme stunt tracks in which explosions, crashes, and injuries cannot be avoided. A level editor enables players to create, share and download an unlimited number of free tracks. The game features stunning full HD graphics, rider customization, unlockable bikes, global rankings, all new in-game friend scores, and many other fun features. Can you handle the bruises and broken bones - and take part in a truly unique racing experience? [Microsoft]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
ATV Quad Kings

ATV Quad Kings

Platform: Wii
August 11, 2009
ATV Quad Kings immerses the player in the world of ATV motocross racing where aggressive driving and hard-hitting skills are needed to become the King of ATVs. Travel across the globe from the United States to Australia and race in nine breathtaking locations. Compete in incredible high-adrenaline races at each track - but that's not all. Perform tricks and catch big air in freestyle events to increase your skill rating. There's no where to hide! It's fast and furious four-wheel racing on Wii. [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
33
User Score:
tbd
Crystal Defenders

Crystal Defenders

Platform: PlayStation 3
August 6, 2009
[Playstation Network] Protect your party's crystals from encroaching monster hordes in Crystal Defenders, a defensive strategy game featuring characters from Final Fantasy Tactics A2. Deploy your various units in strategic locations to prevent the enemy from escaping the area with your crystals. Favorite characters: Popular characters such as Black Mages and Soldiers are used from Final Fantasy Tactics A2. Use them to protect your crystals. Tons of gameplay: Over 300 stages of action are included with three different game versions. Try W1 to learn game basics, W2 where Power Crystals are introduced for deeper, more detailed strategies, and W3 that features complex maps and fierce monsters to challenge even the most seasoned players. Fun and intuitive: The simple, multi-faceted game system is easy for a novice to pick up, and hard for a veteran to put down. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.2
Real Heroes: Firefighter

Real Heroes: Firefighter

Platform: Wii
August 4, 2009
Enter the soot-stained boots of an everyday hero as a newly graduated Fire Academy cadet getting their start in a big city firehouse. Experience raging infernos and explosive environments in this unique first person action game. Use the firefighter's tools of the trade like the axe, hose and saw to rescue survivors and get the fires under control. Thinking fire technology delivers a cunning and dangerous enemy unlike any before. Work with a team of fellow firefighters to make sure everyone makes it out alive. Diverse scenarios test your skills, from a collapsing bridge to an engulfed shopping mall. [Conspiracy Entertainment]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Asphalt 4: Elite Racing

Asphalt 4: Elite Racing

Platform: DS
July 6, 2009
[DSiWare] For the racing elite, the world is their racetrack. Choose among 28 dream cars and motorcycles from the world's most prestigious manufacturers. Then race your way through eight of the most renowned cities, fully rendered in 3-D. Control your speed machine with either standard or touch-screen controls for precision driving. Photos taken with the Nintendo DSi™ Camera can be used as your personal icon or can appear throughout the various environments, including the garage where you can customize and tune your vehicles. From New York to Shanghai, Paris to Dubai, you'll weave a course through busy streets in six kinds of races plus four-player Multiplayer mode. Avoid police, demolish competitors and pass the leader to win. You'll need to floor it at every straightaway and push every drift to the limit to stay one step ahead and become the ultimate VIP of urban racing. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Military Madness: Neo Nectaris

Military Madness: Neo Nectaris

Platform: iOS
June 30, 2009
Original Tactical Gameplay The grand daddy of turn based strategy games stays true to its classic gameplay; rewarding players who protect their units effectively while also maintaining a strong offense. Touch Command Control your army like never before! Touch screen control enables you to zip across the screen and select units with ease. A Newly Outfitted Platoon The best looking and best sounding version of Military Madness: Neo Nectaris is on iPhone and iPod touch. Upgraded visuals and an all new musical score provide a high fidelity tactical gaming experience! The Complete Package 48 levels of blistering tactical gameplay!
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Treasure World

Treasure World

Platform: DS
June 30, 2009
Get out and explore to uncover thousands of wondrous treasures that are waiting to be found. Create a secret world that becomes more vibrant and melodic as your riches grow. Expand your world and join Club Treasure World where you can chat, set up trades and show off with other treasure hunters across the globe. [Aspyr]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War

Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War

Platform: PC
June 29, 2009
All is not quiet on the Western Front in 1917 high above the trenches and scarred No Man’s Land the sound of piston engines can be heard, the chatter of machine guns fill the air and the bark of flak bursts echo across the countryside. During the First World War a new breed of warrior emerged, reminiscent of the Knights of old, inspired by chivalry and pushed to their limits by modern technology, they fought a new kind of war an air war. Welcome to Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War. [777 Studios]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Dawn of Discovery

Dawn of Discovery

Platform: Wii
June 23, 2009
(Also known as "Anno 1404: Dawn of Discovery" and "Anno: Create a New World") Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George's land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine. Aware of his people's distress, the king calls on his two sons, William and Edward, to acquire new territories in order to produce enough goods to satisfy the needs of his empire’s inhabitants. Whereas Edward suggests aggressive means to collect the precious resources, his brother William offers a peaceful solution, proposing to explore new and unsettled lands in the south of the kingdom. With his Father’s blessing, William heads south to the mysterious Orient and returns with valuable new technologies such as the water pump that allows dry lands to be cultivated in order to produce enough food for the people. But there are still many unmet needs within the king's empire, and players are tasked with the mission of fulfilling those needs while both expanding and sustaining the vast society. Build and sustain your own expansive empire. Explore the beautifully detailed world and discover new places to create your civilization. Set up trade posts in the spice mines of the Orient and explore new trade routes to keep your nation growing. Learn from other nearby cultures to expand your horizons and master the challenges of establishing a prosperous society. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Dawn of Discovery

Dawn of Discovery

Platform: DS
June 17, 2009
(Also known as "Anno 1404: Dawn of Discovery") Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George's land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine. Aware of his people's distress, the king calls on his two sons, William and Edward, to acquire new territories in order to produce enough goods to satisfy the needs of his empire’s inhabitants. Whereas Edward suggests aggressive means to collect the precious resources, his brother William offers a peaceful solution, proposing to explore new and unsettled lands in the south of the kingdom. With his Father’s blessing, William heads south to the mysterious Orient and returns with valuable new technologies such as the water pump that allows dry lands to be cultivated in order to produce enough food for the people. But there are still many unmet needs within the king's empire, and players are tasked with the mission of fulfilling those needs while both expanding and sustaining the vast society. Build and sustain your own expansive empire. Explore the beautifully detailed world and discover new places to create your civilization. Set up trade posts in the spice mines of the Orient and explore new trade routes to keep your nation growing. Learn from other nearby cultures to expand your horizons and master the challenges of establishing a prosperous society. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Light of Altair

Light of Altair

Platform: PC
June 4, 2009
Light of Altair is a colonization game set in our own solar system and beyond. You must set up a strong economy to survive in the hostile void of space as you compete with other factions, the deadly environment and internal conflicts of interest. But most of all it is a strongly story driven game that will pull people in to this vision of the future. [SaintXi]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
The Sims 3

The Sims 3

Platform: PC
June 2, 2009
Create lifelike Sims with a unique personality and take them anywhere in the neighborhood. The powerful Create-a-Sim tool allows you to create Sims that are more realistic than ever. Select from dozens of personality traits such as brave, artistic, kleptomaniac, clumsy, paranoid and romantic. With Create-a-Sim, you can create a limitless number of truly unique Sims. The Sims 3 allows for infinite possibilities to design the interior and exterior of your Sims’ surroundings using the Create-a-style feature. Enjoy the challenge of short and long-term goals and then reap the rewards! Based on personality traits, skills and career choices, your Sims have Wishes that provide constant fun challenges and so many things to do and achieve. You have the ultimate freedom to choose whether to fulfill their destiny, giving them lifetime happiness and rewards or not! Register your copy of The Sims 3 for PC and Mac at www.TheSims3.com to enjoy the robust online and community features unique to your game including an all-new town called Riverview that you can download for no additional charge once you register. You will also gain access to 1,000 SimPoints to purchase items from The Sims 3 Store including exclusive outfits, hairstyles, furniture, home décor, and architectural items to customize your Sims appearance and houses in all-new ways. Visit The Store each month for new, never-seen-before themed items. Additionally, be the director of your Sims’ movies by capturing clips during your gameplay, visiting the official site, and editing the soundtrack, story, and transitions, then share it with the world! These easily accessible tools inspire creativity and allow you to share your masterpieces with your friends and other players on The Sims 3 official website, personal blogs, or any social media network. See what you can create with The Sims 3. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.8
Star Trek: D-A-C

Star Trek: D-A-C

Platform: Xbox 360
May 13, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Star Trek: D-A-C is a fast-paced, top-down space shooter inspired by the new motion picture. This pick-up and play game allows you and your friends to choose starships (from a list that includes the all-new U.S.S. Enterprise) and battle it out online. Enlist in Starfleet or join the Romulan Empire as you battle with up to 11 friends in game play modes including Solo Play, Online Versus, and Online Co-op. Command the powerful Flagship, the nimble Fighter or the devastating Bomber, each with their own unique capabilities. Choose your side, fire your weapons, boldly go where no man has gone before. Three game play modes: In single-player, practice against A.I. bots to become an expert captain. Jump into online multiplayer, where twelve players (six per team) compete in intense online battles. Team up with friends to combat in space in online co-op. Three game types: Team Deathmatch lets teams go head-to-head in a winner-takes-all fight to the finish. In Assault, teams must protect and conquer control points in space. In Conquest, teams take turns trying to dominate or defend a sector of space. Three ship classes: Each faction has the powerful Flagship, the nimble Fighter, and the devastating Bomber, each providing unique capabilities in combat. [Paramount]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.6
Help Wanted: 50 Wacky Jobs

Help Wanted: 50 Wacky Jobs

Platform: Wii
May 12, 2009
(Also known as "Job Island: Hard Working People" in the UK/EU) The world is in danger. A meteor is plummeting towards earth and the only way to save the planet from destruction is to earn enough money to purchase the anti-meteor gadgets from a TV shopping channel! This bizarre storyline is the basis for Job Island: Hard Working People, a quirky and brilliantly entertaining title featuring 50 mini games that must be finished to earn the money to save the word! However, players must performbetter than the other workers in order to succeed. Each of the 50 mini games are in fact jobs players must undertake successfully in order to earn money. These jobs range from the simple to the ridiculous and all make use of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk in ways players would never have thought possible. As a red carpet interviewer for example, the player runs around the celebrity laden carpet waiting for them to give interviews. If you get their first and bag the big star, you earn more money! Managing a BBQ grill players must twist the skewers of meat using the Wii Remote to prevent them from burning and as farmer you must harvest carrots as quickly as possible and also milk a cow! Each job requires skill and concentration to complete and will test all gamers, regardless of their skills. With three levels of difficulty and a multiplayer mode that allows two people to go head to head on any of the jobs that are available in a straight heads-up duel, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained and amused.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.6
Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times

Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times

Platform: DS
May 11, 2009
(Also known as "Enchanted Folk and the School of Wizardry" in the UK/EU) Set in a magic school, the game entails mastering a series of spells and incantations in order to achieve a Magician Licence and become Master Wizard. To this end, the player enrolls in the Magic Academy where alongside over 150 fully interactive pupils, they must learn and implement key spells and use them wisely. During the course of a term, however, the player is asked to solve a series of puzzles by mysterious beings that appear once a week throughout the game. Doing so will reward the user with extra items for use in their magic, and contribute towards the player's advancement.The other inhabitants of the School are key to the player's progress. They can make friends with anybody in the school and through these friendships learn new spells and abilities, as well as go shopping or take up hobbies, join bands to play music together, and even go on dates. Similarly, the school is rife with gossip related to available mysterious events, romance, stories among the pupils and players can even lend their character to friends in a unique 'Study Abroad' scheme wherein they are imported to a friend's game world for tutoring - and will even discuss their adventures on their return! Different stories and adventures will be revealed depending on what bonds are formed with the game's characters and how the player chooses to solve each of the 52 adventures. With its truly immersive game world and adaptive gameplay - all of which is played in real time courtesy of the DS internal clock - Enchanted Folk and the School of Wizardry is a truly magical experience. Packed with unique items for use in magic, the player faces many long and hard challenges as they strive to attain the coveted five-star rating that will earn the Master Wizard accolade. [Konami Europe]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Crystal Defenders R1

Crystal Defenders R1

Platform: Wii
April 20, 2009
[WiiWare] In Crystal Defenders R1, you must deploy various units such as Soldiers and Black Mages to stop wave after wave of encroaching monsters from escaping the area with your party's crystals. There are many different types of units to choose from, some specializing in powerful short-range attacks, some wielding far-reaching magicks, and still others equipped with bows that enable them to bring down aerial foes. Deploy units in strategic locations to take full advantage of their traits. Each time an enemy breaches your defenses and reaches a map's exit, your party will lose crystals. When all your crystals are gone, the game is over. Crystal Defenders R1 comes complete with a plethora of exciting stages, each varying in layout and difficulty. Can you defend them all without losing a single crystal? [Nintendo]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Air Conflicts: Aces of World War II

Air Conflicts: Aces of World War II

Platform: PSP
April 14, 2009
Air Conflicts is an arcade flight simulator game set in World War II, featuring the aircraft of this period and historically inspired missions. The emphasis is on intense dogfights, daring bombing raids and exciting aerial missions. 13 non-linear campaigns with more than 240 action-packed missions (patrols, manoeuvres, strategic bombing, air support, air superiority, interdiction, paratroops and supply deployment, prevent bombing missions). Authentic historical timeline and missions with focus on the gameplay. Easy control over aircraft and fun air battles. Fly for the US Air Force, Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe or Red Army Air Force. Fly with 17 authentic planes (Spitfire, Mosquito, Avro Lancaster, He-111, Ju-87 Stuka, Bf-109, Gloster Meteor, Gotha 229, DB3, IL2, Lavochkin 5, Bisnovat 5, P-38, P-51, P-47 Thunderbolt, and B-17 Flying Fortress). Advanced ranking system, with authentic medals and ranks. [Graffiti Entertainment]
Metascore:
36
User Score:
4.3
DCS: Black Shark

DCS: Black Shark

Platform: PC
April 13, 2009
DCS: Black Shark is a PC game of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter and is the first title in a new Eagle Dynamics and The Fighter Collection simulation series: Digital Combat Simulator (DCS). Following Eagle Dynamics' tradition of excellence, "DCS: Black Shark" will bring an even more realistic simulation experience than its predecessor "Flaming Cliffs". DCS: Black Shark will offer an unprecedented level of realism in regards to flight dynamics, instruments modeling, avionics systems, and weapon systems. The artificial Intelligence of ground vehicles and helicopters has been improved dramatically as well as weapon modeling. A new Mission Editor includes a powerful electronic mapping system that allows user to easily create missions and campaigns. A new campaign system allows the front line of the battlefield to move back and fourth according to your mission success or failure. [Eagle Dynamics]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Hannah Montana: The Movie

Hannah Montana: The Movie

Platform: Xbox 360
April 7, 2009
Step into the secret dual life of Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana in Hanna Montana The Movie video game. Journey beyond the movie and for the first time ever perform as Hannah Montana or Miley Stewart! Explore Miley's hometown of Crowley Corners as she rediscovers the world she left behind. Launch signature dance moves and jam with band members on the drums, guitar, keyboard and microphone. Rock out on 6 concert stages as you perform for your fans. Perform 15 hit songs - including 5 new tracks from the movie. [Disney Interactive]
Metascore:
25
User Score:
4.2
Death Track: Resurrection

Death Track: Resurrection

Platform: PC
March 31, 2009
Death Track: Resurrection is a racing/action title that takes players into a post-apocalyptic, not-too-distant future where traditional sports have been replaced by far more violent entertainment. The main event, The Survival Race, is a deadly combat racing tournament that draws the world’s best drivers to compete in spectacular road battles with powerful, weapons-laden hot rods. Gamers will drive, battle and try to survive in races that take place in twisted future versions of the planet’s biggest cities. Combat racing across post apocalyptic versions of 10 major cities: Bangkok, Vatican City, London, Moscow, New York, Paris, Prague, San Diego, Istanbul and Tokyo. Destructible environments add to the chaotic destruction surrounding each race. 10 powerful car models, customizable with multiple weapons, upgrades and paint jobs. Thrilling suspense story drives the single-player narrative. [Aspyr Media]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
4.0
Gardening Mama

Gardening Mama

Platform: DS
March 31, 2009
Cooking Mama's stepped out of her kitchen and into nature for some gardening fun! Join Mama from the award-winning, multi-million selling Cooking Mama franchise as she grows, harvests and enjoys the literal fruits of her labor in the first ever gardening game for Nintendo DS. Use the stylus as your master garden tool to take care of flowers, fruit trees and vegetables in Mama's garden. Growing live products means that you may experience unexpected results based on your care--flowers can bloom different colors, fruit trees can grow different fruits, etc. Multiple modes of play include: Let's Grow It--Grow many kinds of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Manage your garden as it seeds, blooms fruit, bears fruit and matures. Fertilizer and soil conditions will affect your results. Let's Enjoy It--Produce items from the flowers, fruits and vegetables you have raised (i.e. grow strawberries and make strawberry jam; grow flowers and press them into an album; grow pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns, etc.) Let's Do Gardening--Follow Mama's expert guidance as you decorate various chapel, house and store gardens while making gardening goods like pergolas and hanging baskets, and planting flower beds and trees. Let's Harvest multiplayer--Compete against up to four friends online to harvest fruits and vegetables. The winner harvests the most! Treasure Box--Keep the products you've made from your gardening and trade those creations with friends online. Dress Up--Change Mama's costume and customize your game layout and design. The better your score in the other modes, the nicer items you can earn to customize. [Majesco]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.1
Bonsai Barber

Bonsai Barber

Platform: Wii
March 30, 2009
[WiiWare] The village residents are hungry for the latest in foliage fashion, and it's up to you, the new barber, to fix them up. Use the tools of your trade: scissors, clippers, spray can, and more in this humorous, first-of-its-kind "first-person-groomer" game. Bonsai Barber features a colorful cast of 12 intriguing customers, including a temperamental shallot starlet (don't call her an onion), an oddball strawberry boffin, a cactus cowboy, a daredevil carrot, and a suave banana with top-secret clearance. Each day, five customers arrive to test your stylistic skill. If the customer requests a specific style, you'll plow that furrow, or you can rely on your expertise to pick from more than 30 popular fashions. Or, why not turn over a new leaf? Be creative and see how they react. They're a demanding bunch, so if you miss an appointment, you'll hear about it-on your Wii Message Board. If you do a good job, you may receive a gift or even a postcard from an exotic destination as your happy customers travel to distant lands and show off their exquisite coifs. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
MotoGP 08

MotoGP 08

Platform: Wii
March 24, 2009
The official game of the 2008 Season, Moto GP 08 features all the official riders, bikes and tracks from this year's event providing the definitive 2 wheeled racing experience. For the first time you can race as yourself in a team against the world's elite riders, across 125cc, 250cc and GP class bikes. You'll also get an opportunity to race in teh new circuits of Indianapolis in the US an drace at night in Qatar. Be successful and you'll earn rider points that you can then use to upgrade your bike. [Capcom]
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.6
Touch Mechanic

Touch Mechanic

Platform: DS
March 23, 2009
Touch Mechanic takes players into the exciting world of customs and car tuning. Work your way to the top of the profession and become a surgeon of the automobile as you advance by changing rims, repairing damaged bumpers, replacing mufflers and brakes, performing paint and decal work and adding aftermarket enhancements to vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Follow an adventurous story line and experience dozens of car modification missions. Use the DS stylus to simulate the use of a mechanic’s tools: wrench, sander, welder, buffer, etc. Use your ever-growing mechanic skill set to solve more advanced car repairs within the designated time limit. Modify your very own car with dozens of modifiable parts to create your dream ride. Work with fully rendered 3D automobiles throughout 75 levels of gameplay. [Aspyr Media]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Tom Clancy's HAWX

Tom Clancy's HAWX

Platform: PC
March 17, 2009
Tom Clancy's HAWX (high-altitude warfare) promises to revolutionize the way players think about combat in the sky. The story begins in the year 2012. As the era of the nation-state draws quickly to a close, the rules of warfare evolve even more rapidly. More and more nations become increasingly dependent on private military companies (PMCs), elite mercenaries with a lax view of the law. The Reykjavik Accords further legitimize their existence by authorizing their right to serve in every aspect of military operations. While the benefits of such PMCs are apparent, growing concerns surrounding giving them too much power begin to mount. The Enhanced Reality System is the backbone of the HAWX flight experience: radars and incoming missile detection, anti-crash system, damage control system, tactical map and information relay, and weapons trajectory control. E.R.S. also allows players to issue orders to their squadron, making this system as iconic to HAWX as the Cross-Com system is to Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. Players can ease into their flight missions and gain a level of comfort with the use of the assistance mode. Once employed, players can take full advantage of their technological support through the E.R.S and gain maximum piloting security. If the situation calls for the player to unleash the full potential of the aircraft, the assistance mode can be switched off and all safety features will be deactivated. For the first time ever in the air-combat genre, players can experience the entire solo campaign in four-player JUMP IN co-op mode. In PVP mode, players can challenge up to 15 friends in intense dogfighting sessions and find out who's the top gun. Winning players are rewarded with experience points and money to unlock more weapons. Players have the opportunity to take the throttle of over 50 of the world's most famous aircrafts, as well as being able to dogfight over realistic modern landscapes that have endured years of post-war trauma. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Crystal Defenders

Crystal Defenders

Platform: Xbox 360
March 11, 2009
[Xbox Live Arcade] Protect your party's crystals from encroaching monster hordes in Crystal Defenders, a defensive strategy game featuring characters from Final Fantasy Tactics A2. Deploy your various units in strategic locations to prevent the enemy from escaping the area with your crystals. Favorite characters: Popular characters such as Black Mages and Soldiers are used from Final Fantasy Tactics A2. Use them to protect your crystals. Tons of gameplay: Over 300 stages of action are included with three different game versions. Try W1 to learn game basics, W2 where Power Crystals are introduced for deeper, more detailed strategies, and W3 that features complex maps and fierce monsters to challenge even the most seasoned players. Fun and intuitive: The simple, multi-faceted game system is easy for a novice to pick up, and hard for a veteran to put down. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.1
SBK Superbike World Championship

SBK Superbike World Championship

Platform: PlayStation 3
March 10, 2009
Pick up and play arcade mode allowing the player to access the race in just a few seconds. A genuinely technically accurate extreme simulation mode for real petrol heads. 4 well balanced racing styles giving genuine progression and satisfaction to the gamer. 6 game modes - Basic, Arcade, Advanced, Simulation, Extreme and Custom. Next generation giving players the chance to challenge their friends and opponents all over the world. [Black Bean Games]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.1
MySims Party

MySims Party

Platform: Wii
March 10, 2009
MySims Party turns any gathering into an instant party with 50 mini games to choose from, each hosted by a different MySim. You and your friends have the chance to Stick the Trick in the extreme snowboarding mini game, outrun a robot in Robo Assault or shake your groove thing with DJ Candy during the Go Go Dancing challenge. Each MySim character brings a unique combination of skill to the mission, with differing levels of endurance, speed and luck giving you the option to choose the best MySim for the task. You can play mini games one right after the other, or you and your friends can compete in a themed festival such as food, music or sports that offers multiple mini games. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
MySims Party

MySims Party

Platform: DS
March 10, 2009
Take the mini games with you! MySims Party for the Nintendo DS offers 40 mini games to choose from. These games, specific for the DS, offer hours of entertainment. You can dig up dinosaur fossils during Excavate-a-Saurus, join Goth Boy on a first person shooter mission during Haunted Hunted or rock out with Air-Guitar-Star. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
My Pet Shop

My Pet Shop

Platform: DS
March 9, 2009
In My Pet Shop, players explore fields looking for animals to catch by using an assortment of items. Animals that you catch will turn into pets that people can take home from Mom’s pet shop, or your own personal companions. Care for them, train them, dress them up, and even enter pet contests! Featuring over 40 animals and 126 color and pattern variations in all, players have the chance to raise rare animals like pandas, penguins, and bears.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Tom Clancy's HAWX

Tom Clancy's HAWX

Platform: PlayStation 3
March 3, 2009
Tom Clancy's HAWX (high-altitude warfare) promises to revolutionize the way players think about combat in the sky. The story begins in the year 2012. As the era of the nation-state draws quickly to a close, the rules of warfare evolve even more rapidly. More and more nations become increasingly dependent on private military companies (PMCs), elite mercenaries with a lax view of the law. The Reykjavik Accords further legitimize their existence by authorizing their right to serve in every aspect of military operations. While the benefits of such PMCs are apparent, growing concerns surrounding giving them too much power begin to mount. The Enhanced Reality System is the backbone of the HAWX flight experience: radars and incoming missile detection, anti-crash system, damage control system, tactical map and information relay, and weapons trajectory control. E.R.S. also allows players to issue orders to their squadron, making this system as iconic to HAWX as the Cross-Com system is to Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. Players can ease into their flight missions and gain a level of comfort with the use of the assistance mode. Once employed, players can take full advantage of their technological support through the E.R.S and gain maximum piloting security. If the situation calls for the player to unleash the full potential of the aircraft, the assistance mode can be switched off and all safety features will be deactivated. For the first time ever in the air-combat genre, players can experience the entire solo campaign in four-player JUMP IN co-op mode. In PVP mode, players can challenge up to 15 friends in intense dogfighting sessions and find out who's the top gun. Winning players are rewarded with experience points and money to unlock more weapons. Players have the opportunity to take the throttle of over 50 of the world's most famous aircrafts, as well as being able to dogfight over realistic modern landscapes that have endured years of post-war trauma. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Tom Clancy's HAWX

Tom Clancy's HAWX

Platform: Xbox 360
March 3, 2009
Tom Clancy's HAWX (high-altitude warfare) promises to revolutionize the way players think about combat in the sky. The story begins in the year 2012. As the era of the nation-state draws quickly to a close, the rules of warfare evolve even more rapidly. More and more nations become increasingly dependent on private military companies (PMCs), elite mercenaries with a lax view of the law. The Reykjavik Accords further legitimize their existence by authorizing their right to serve in every aspect of military operations. While the benefits of such PMCs are apparent, growing concerns surrounding giving them too much power begin to mount. The Enhanced Reality System is the backbone of the HAWX flight experience: radars and incoming missile detection, anti-crash system, damage control system, tactical map and information relay, and weapons trajectory control. E.R.S. also allows players to issue orders to their squadron, making this system as iconic to HAWX as the Cross-Com system is to Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. Players can ease into their flight missions and gain a level of comfort with the use of the assistance mode. Once employed, players can take full advantage of their technological support through the E.R.S and gain maximum piloting security. If the situation calls for the player to unleash the full potential of the aircraft, the assistance mode can be switched off and all safety features will be deactivated. For the first time ever in the air-combat genre, players can experience the entire solo campaign in four-player JUMP IN co-op mode. In PVP mode, players can challenge up to 15 friends in intense dogfighting sessions and find out who's the top gun. Winning players are rewarded with experience points and money to unlock more weapons. Players have the opportunity to take the throttle of over 50 of the world's most famous aircrafts, as well as being able to dogfight over realistic modern landscapes that have endured years of post-war trauma. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
No Gravity: The Plague of Mind

No Gravity: The Plague of Mind

Platform: PSP
February 26, 2009
[Playstation Network] In a distant future, a mysterious mind disease is spreading and the road to the cure lies somewhere in the depths of space. Choose between the best pilots and complete a wide range of missions in this fast paced 3D space shooter. [SCEA]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.2
Race Pro

Race Pro

Platform: Xbox 360
February 17, 2009
RACE Pro has something for everyone, allowing players of all levels to pick up and play, while offering challenging tracks and advanced modes for the more experienced players. RACE Pro offers a wealth of cars ranging from 200 to over 1000 horse power, as well as a host of championships including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW. GT cars from manufacturers including Aston Martin and Saleen take their place on the grid as well as production cars such as the Audi R8 and Dodge Viper SRT10. In addition, RACE Pro exclusively brings all the WTCC cars from manufacturers Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chevrolet and Seat to Xbox 360 for the very first time. For a blast of accessible fun, the Mini Cooper Challenge invites players of all abilities to take the wheel. Gamers and racing fans alike experience the thrill of racing these powerful cars on 13 real life tracks covering all continents, of which Macau, Porto and Pau are exclusive to RACE Pro, and US tracks Laguna Seca and Road America are brand new to SimBin fans. Online play via Xbox Live and System Link support lets up to 12 players take on equally high-powered opponents and test their skills to the limit to reach the finish line ahead of the pack. For friends closer to home, the brand new ‘Hot Seat’ feature puts players in the driving seat for a limited amount of time before passing the controller to the next player and so on, demanding exceptionally quick reactions and precision racing from even the most seasoned drivers. [Atari]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
SimAnimals

SimAnimals

Platform: DS
January 27, 2009
Now, for the first time players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest. You control an on-screen animated hand that allows you to reach out and touch, pick up and move everything in the game from foxes and bears to trees and flowers. Cohabitate with these animals in their natural surroundings, and based on how you treat them, the animals will come to know and love – or dislike you. Have fun developing relationships with wild animals and their families, and experience the humor and drama of surviving in the wilderness. Wild animals abound. You will meet a host of friendly wild animals including deer, squirrels, rabbits, hedgehogs and owls. And also some mischievous characters like foxes, raccoons, badgers, crows and bears who love to stir up trouble. Get in the middle of the action as they all come together in your very own forest setting for a wild time. Solve challenges and achieve goals throughout the game, because the animals need you to help them thrive. Discover secrets, unlock forest areas and uncover one-of-a-kind objects and wild animals, some with special abilities, by successfully completing tasks. It's survival of the fittest, as you find out who the troublemakers are and who the good guys are to make sure everyone gets along – or not! [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
SimAnimals

SimAnimals

Platform: Wii
January 21, 2009
Now, for the first time players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest. You control an on-screen animated hand that allows you to reach out and touch, pick up and move everything in the game from foxes and bears to trees and flowers. Cohabitate with these animals in their natural surroundings, and based on how you treat them, the animals will come to know and love – or dislike you. Have fun developing relationships with wild animals and their families, and experience the humor and drama of surviving in the wilderness. Wild animals abound. You will meet a host of friendly wild animals including deer, squirrels, rabbits, hedgehogs and owls. And also some mischievous characters like foxes, raccoons, badgers, crows and bears who love to stir up trouble. Get in the middle of the action as they all come together in your very own forest setting for a wild time. Solve challenges and achieve goals throughout the game, because the animals need you to help them thrive. Discover secrets, unlock forest areas and uncover one-of-a-kind objects and wild animals, some with special abilities, by successfully completing tasks. It's survival of the fittest, as you find out who the troublemakers are and who the good guys are to make sure everyone gets along – or not! In SimAnimals on the Wii, take up to three of your friends with you on a forest adventure in cooperative play mode! The forest, filled with exciting wildlife, is big enough for you and your pals. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
2.2
Chrysler Classic Racing

Chrysler Classic Racing

Platform: Wii
November 25, 2008
You might be a nerdy wallflower, but you're about to become the coolest cat out there. Chrysler Classic Racing is set in America during the car-crazed era of 1950s and 1960s, and you're on a mission to become the "King of Cool" by redefining not only your own style, but creating the hippest racing vehicle on the road! With just enough dough in your pocket to buy an entry-level Chrysler, take part in "after-hours" races. Win some cash and buy new cars, better engines sweet decals, or faster tires. Or make yourself look cooler with a sleek new haircut, more fashionable threads, and swankier sunglasses. If your car looks hot and your style is slick, you could just become the "King of Cool." [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
40
User Score:
tbd
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