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What’s New This Week?

posted by nikki at 1:57 pm.

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There’s a whole lot of new titles this week, so let’s get right to it…

For Consoles

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith | Wii | 360 | PS3 | PS2
The latest edition to the Guitar Hero series, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith puts fans in the shoes of the legendary rock band responsible for such hits as Sweet Emotion and Livin’ on the Edge. Follow the bands career from their first gig through their rise to fame and beyond. The set list includes some of Aerosmith’s biggest hits, from Love in an Elevator to Dream On.

Alone in the Dark | Wii | 360 | PS2
Actually the fifth game in the series, in Alone in the Dark, strange things are happening in New York’s Central Park, and it’s up to paranormal investigator Edward Carnby to find the cause as pure evil spills out from within the park over the course of a single apocalyptic night.

Battlefield: Bad Company | PS3 | PS3 Gold Edition | 360 | 360 Gold Edition
The 222nd Army battalion, B-company is where the Army tosses together all the troublemakers that don’t fit in with any other unit. Set in the near future, Battlefield: Bad Company is a single-player campaign title that puts the player behind enemy lines as part of a squad of four soldiers who risk it all to go AWOL on a personal quest. Featuring an open world and environments where nearly everything is destructible, Bad Company also offers online multiplayer action for up to 24 players.

Big Beach Sports | Wii
New for Wii, Big Beach Sports offers players a selection of games at an ocean-side setting. Choose from volleyball, soccer, football, bocce, disc golf and cricket in both solo and multiplayer modes.

Overlord: Raising Hell | PS3
An action RPG from Codemasters, Overlord: Raising Hell is set in a warped fantasy world in which the player is immersed in twisted parodies of classic fantasy scenarios. Fight to become the almighty Overlord and amass an army of Minions to do your bidding.

Command and Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath | 360
The follow-up to Command & Conquer 3, this real-time strategy title returns players to the Tiberium Universe, and allows you to command more the 100 units and structures. You can choose from three of the classic factions, or any one of six new ones as you set your army against your enemies.

WALL-E | Wii | PS3 | 360 | PS2 | Nintendo DS | PSP
Based on the upcoming Diseny/Pixar movie, WALL-E, this title let’s you play as both WALL-E and EVE as they work to save the world. The game features some of the movie’s most memorable moments, and voice talent from the movie.

Operation Darkness | 360
A WWII strategy RPG, Operation Darkness puts you in command of a British Special Forces squad that has been tasked with taking out the Nazis and Hitler while fighting a host zombies, skeletons, vampires, and werewolves, using an array of magic and artillery.

Hellboy: The Science of Evil | PS3 | 360 | PSP
In this original story set in the Hellboy universe, players have the opportunity to uncover a Nazi plot for world domination and put a stop to it by unleashing Hellboy’s superhuman abilities. Both solo and co-op multiplayer modes are available, allowing you to play as your favorite characters from the comic book.

Myth Makers: Trixie in Toyland | Wii
The evil Penumbra, leader of the Aristocrat Riders has stolen the Myth Makers Orbs and has hidden them in Toyland. Trixie must explore every inch of the strange world and find the stolen Magical Orbs in order to return balance to the Myth Realm, all while battling killer clowns and rampaging robots.

Cocoto Kart Racer | Wii
When the holy cauldron of Cocoto disappears the Imps are in danger of losing all their powers. Their only chance to recover them is to beat all their opponents in a series of fierce kart races to win the prize, the mysterious cauldron. Several modes of play are available, including Championship, Time Challenge, and Multiplayer.

For Handhelds

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 | Nintendo DS
The latest addition to the Final Fantasy Tactics series, in Tactics A2, you play as Luso, an unfortunate student stuck at school over summer vacation who finds himself pulled into an ancient book and thrust into an adventure he could only have dreamed up in the land of Ivalice. The game features 50 job classes, and more than 400 quests.

My Weight Loss Coach | Nintendo DS
Track the progress of your diet and exercise on you DS. My Weight Loss Coach, developed in conjunction with a nutritionist, is intended to help you take control of your efforts to lose weight. The game comes with a free pedometer to measure your physical activity, and motivates you with coaching sessions, challenges, mini-games, and quizzes.

Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker x Ninja | Nintendo DS
A blend of RPG-style exploration and action/platforming, this latest Mega Man Star Force game allows the player to switch between the real world, where they play as a human, and the virtual world, where they are transformed into Mega Man. Get assistance from friends via the Nintendo Wi-Fi network, as you fight to save the virtual world.

Cake Mania 2 | Nintendo DS
Featuring a non-linear storyline, more than 200 levels, and 6 possible endings, in Cake Mania 2, you must guide Jill as she helps friends, rescues her old flame, and meets the demands of her customers.

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 | PSP
Jump into a head to head fighting title featuring all of your favorite characters from the Naruto anime series. Naruto must learn the truth surrounding the mysterious fortress that has suddenly appeared over the Leaf Village. As the energy of the villagers is slowly drained away, Naruto and his friends must unravel its secrets.

American Girl Kit Mystery Challenge | Nintendo DS
A tie-in with the upcoming movie and based on the American Girl stories, help fledgling reported Kit Kittredge unravel six different mysteries during the Great Depression.

Midnight Play Pack | Nintendo DS
A 5 for 1 deal that offers a selection of Pool, Hold ‘em Poker, Bowling, several varieties of Solitaire, and Block Breaker in one convenient place. The game as a casino setting and promises colorful characters with distinct personalities to play against.

Gourmet Chef | Nintendo DS
The thrilling life of a famous gourmet chef is yours to experience as you master the art of French cooking. Prepare meals for customers and food critics, and become the top chef at a high-end restaurant. The game features over 70 authentic recipes that are detailed enough to create outside of the game using the DS as a cookbook.

Shining Stars: Super Starcade | Nintendo DS
A virtual world where players can name their own star, play games, create cartoons, send greeting cards, and nteract with each other through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The game is a tie-in with the Shining Stars plush toys line.

WiiWare

Gyrostarr (700 Wii Points)
With 50 levels, this classic arcade-style title challenges you (and up to three more players) to pilot your ship through a series of tracks while battling alien forces at increasing speeds. In addition to fighting and flying, you must also collect enough energy to activate the warpgate at the end of each track or the gate will slam shut destroy your ship.

Nikki Blight: is still trying to find that damn princess... when she's not writing fresh code for the217.com.