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Now Playing: June 7-13, 2009
And to think, all this time we weren't harnessing the true power of the Wii. Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Thursday, 9:00 PM
Now Playing: May 31 - June 6, 2009
Releasing a game during E3 week is risky. Releasing three? Crazy. (Disclaimer: The Crazy Chicken trifecta is subject to indefinite delay. These games have been no-shows in previous weeks, but if they are to materialize at all, now's the perfect time.) Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Thursday, 5:35 PM
Now Playing: May 24-30, 2009
Who said anything about being a superhero? Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Thursday, 4:49 PM
Now Playing: May 17-23, 2009
Loosen up those cannons. You've got some faces to punch. Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 12:45 PM
Now Playing: May 10-16, 2009
We've got mixed feelings about highlighting a PS2 game this week. On the one hand, it's remarkable that a 9-year-old platform is still producing notable games. On the other ... it's a shame our current systems aren't delivering more noteworthy releases. There's always next week, we suppose. Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 11:15 AM
Not Playing: May 3-9, 2009
Don't worry. We'll all find a way to survive this week ... Our Plan A: Klonoa. Plan B: Patapon 2. What's your game plan? Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Saturday, 12:27 pm
Now Playing: April 26 - May 2, 2009
*SNIKT* Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 11:00 am
Now Playing: April 19 - 25, 2009
Image credit: jezarnold Would you rather: Excitebots or Dynasty Warriors? (Yeah, it's that kinda week.) Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 1:20 pm
Now Playing: April 12 - 18, 2009
Spring is here! ... And the *crickets* are back. [Image credit: azrainman] Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 9:45 am
Now Playing: April 5 - 11, 2009
Boy: Mr. Owl, how many hardware revisions does it take to get to the perfect Nintendo DS?Mr. Owl: Let's find out ... one ... ah-two ... three. Three! Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 9:15 am
Now Playing: March 29 - April 4, 2009
PROS CONS Doesn't have another plastic guitar bundled No second kick pedal bundled (unless pre-ordered from GameStop) Compatible with Death Magnetic album DLC Not compatible with the rest of the Guitar Hero song library Mostly Metallica music Mostly Metallica music Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 12:45 pm
Now Playing: March 22-28, 2009
Look! Up in the sky: It's a bird ... It's a plane ... No! Wait. Is that a ... Giratina?! Oh my word, and in ... Origin Forme? Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Saturday, 10:15 am
Now Playing: March 15-21, 2009
Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 10:45 am (Note: All platform release lists are posted after the break; use "Continued" button below.) It may not pack the big-screen value of its immediate predecessor (GTA IV was just like a grownups' movie, after all), but the latest Grand Theft Auto, Chinatown Wars, is portable and destined to be the talk of the streets playground. Resistance: Retribution, though, is a strong challenger for the majority mindshare in a week that is dominated by M-rated handheld releases. And, with the warming weather, we may actually venture outside -- as long as our batteries are charged.
Now Playing: March 8-14, 2009
Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 1:30 pm (Note: All platform release lists are posted after the break; use "Continued" button below.) Will we survive a second straight month of Friday the 13th? Something Evil is bound to be unleashed ... so stock up on green herb. In the meantime, we're faced with one of the most difficult decisions of the New Year, as two amputation-themed titles are released this week. Which will win over our steady hands: MadWorld or the long awaited game adaptation of Grey's Anatomy?
Now Playing: March 1-7, 2009
Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 3:00 pm (Note: All platform release lists are posted after the break; use "Continued" button below.) Play war or "play ball" -- this week's releases are highlighted by Halo Wars and the start of (virtual) spring training. (Alas, with the East Coast blanketed in snow, real baseball seems a long way off.)Also this week: HAWX (PS3/X360), Empire: Total War (PC), Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii), Peggle (DS), and the resurgence of multiple -- yes, multiple -- PSP releases.
Now Playing: February 22-28, 2009
Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Saturday, 12:30 pm (Note: All platform release lists are posted after the break; use "Continued" button below.) The first rule of Killzone is: you kill the guys with red eyes. The second rule of Killzone is: you KILL the guys with red eyes! The premise is low maintenance, but Killzone 2 packs a lot of baggage. From its conspicuous debut to subsequent years of shrouded development to a confident early review strategy, it's been a long journey for the shooter-that-should, which finally arrives at its retail destination on Friday. In the meantime, you might enjoy Tuesday's releases, including Dead Rising: Wag Till You Gag, 50 Cent: I'll Stop Those Terrorists ... Or Die Tryin' and Shellshock 2: The Bargain-Priced Sequel. So then ... see you Friday?
Now Playing: February 15-21, 2009
Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Friday, 12:30 pm (Note: All platform release lists are posted after the break; use "Continued" button below.) What's the sound of one bajillion simultaneous downloads? "Ca-ching," maybe? This week, the most expensive -- what'd exclusivity cost ya, Microsoft? -- and, dare we add, most hyped downloadable console game expansion of all time (a relatively short time), GTA IV: The Lost and Damned, hits Xbox Live Marketplace -- and retail, in the form of token cards.Additionally, the "fourth" Street Fighter game makes its console debut, alongside High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Decisions, decisions ...
European PSN releases for February 12
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket Powered Battle Cars finally, actually, really comes out today. That's right, no more delays -- and no more masquerading as a demo. That's not the highlight of today's PSN update, however, considering that Flower is blooming worldwide; and we highly recommend that you get to pollinating. Additionally, PSP owners have a Resistance Retribution demo and ... that's about it. Still, now you can get a sense of why we think Retribution will be better than the franchise's PS3 entries. (Did we really just say that?) Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list: (Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)
Now Playing: February 8-14, 2009
Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list:Last updated: Fri., 5:00 pm (Note: All platform release lists are posted after the break; use "Continued" button below.) This week, retail is celebrating Friday the 13th with lots of scares. We've got the Fear 2 girl, plus giant, hairy, creepy, crawling Deadly Creatures, and, of course, House of the Dead's ... dead, who are joined by Onechanbara's take on zombies -- and bikini samurai (scary enough, in their own right). There's also NASCAR Kart Racing, which is frightening on a completely different level.Valentine's lovers fear not. You haven't been forgotten. Flower buds on PSN this week, as well.
Now Playing: February 1-7, 2009
Choose your platform to jump to a specific release list: Last updated: Friday, 9:00 am (Note: All platform release lists are posted after the break; use "Continued" button below.) RIP: "New games this week" -- and welcome to Now Playing! This is our brand new weekly releases post featuring not just retail releases, but ALL playable content released this week. Downloadable games? Check! Demos? Uh-huh. DLC releases? You betcha! Blu-ray movies? We got those. We'll continue to feature these on our PlayStation arm with a link in this post. HD-DVD? Um ... So! We've divided the release list by platform (don't worry, you can still view the list in its entirety), and each platform has its own, relevant content sections. You can easily jump to individual platform lists by using the table of contents above -- or, you can scroll through the entire list. We'll be updating the sections all week long as new content is released, so check back at any time for updates by following the "Now Playing!" link in the right rail: Note: Currently, the release list formatting is bare bones, but we'll be updating with a snazzier look in the coming days (at the least, next week!). Please feel free to drop your thoughts about and suggestions for the new weekly releases format in the comments section -- we'll be reading!Update: Check out the new, snazzy look! We've organized the entries with these categories: [game title] [region] [price] [release day] Additionally, the latest updates will be marked with a blinking "NEW" along the right-hand edge, so you can locate them quickly. And yes, we'll be adding "PAL" and "JPN" releases as soon as possible!
