New games this week: Mario Strikers Charged edition

When it comes to new-gen releases this week, the Wii stands alone with the North American release of Mario Strikers Charged and (get this!) it's ... online! That's right, as Nintendo continues its cautious entry into the world of online multiplayer with their Mario-infused soccer title, our Xbox 360s and PS3s go untended. Of course, there's a litany of DS games (including the addictive Picross), and the PSP makes a strong showing with three titles (including Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl) so despite the summer gaming doldrums, there should be a little something for everyone.

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Nintendo Wii:

• Mario Strikers Charged
  

Virtual Console:

• Star Soldier, Dynamite Headdy, Drop Off
  

Xbox Live Arcade:

• Marathon: Durandal, Spyglass Board Games
  

PS2:

• World Championship Cards
  

PSP:

• Brave Story: New Traveler

• World Championship Cards

• Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl

Nintendo DS:

• Bratz Ponyz

• Picross

• Drake & Josh

• Pet Alien

• Chameleon: To Dye For

• Spelling Challenges and More!

• Professional Fisherman's Tour: Northern Hemisphere

• Glory Days 2

PC:

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Virtual Villagers: The Lost Children

• Hidden Expedition Forest

• Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst