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What’s New This Week?

posted by nikki at 11:25 am.

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Holy crap, there’s a lot coming out this week… Sorry there’s no cover art to go with the descriptions, but I just don’t have time to grab them all for a list this size.

For Consoles

LEGO Batman | PS3 | 360 | Wii | PS2
Also available on: Nintendo DS | PSP
Batman gets the LEGO treatment on every system known to man. Play as Batman, Robin, or more than 12 villain all in LEGO form, build and drive classic Batman-series vehicles, and transform environments as you fight your way through Gotham City. While something of a cash-in, even I have to admit that many of the LEGO games are a lot of fun.

Wario Land: Shake It! | Wii
Wario Land: Shake It takes the Wario games back to their roots with classic side-scrolling platform fun, right down to using the Wii Remote in old-school position (with a few motion sensitive twists and shakes thrown in, of course). Explore, fight, and plunder your way through numerous stages, each with multiple missions.

Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway | PS3 | PS3 Limited Edition | 360 | 360 Limited Edition
Brothers In Arms Hell’s Highway drops you into Operation Market Garden, a real-life Allied offensive designed to destroy Nazi Germany before Christmas, 1944, and the largest paratrooper operation in history. Lead 101st Airborne Division as they fight to open “Hell’s Highway” in a daring bid for a quick end to the war.

Brothers in Arms: Double Time | Wii
Brothers in Arms: Double Time features the complete stories of the first two Brothers in Arms games: Road to Hill 30 and Earned in Blood. Play as Sergeant Matt Baker or Joe Hartsock, and lead your squad behind enemy lines through the Normandy invasion that will define history and unite you forever as brothers in arms.

Samba de Amigo | Wii
Fans of the original arcade game should be happy this week… A rhythm game for samba-lovers, in Samba de Amigo you use your Wii Remote and nunchuck (or two remotes, if you prefer) as maracas to keep the beat in more than 40 songs. Play in Career or Single Mode, or go head to head against a friend in Multiplayer.

Warriors Orochi 2 | 360 | PS2
When the venomous Serpent King Orochi kidnapped the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors in a scheme to test his might the heroes eventually defeated Orochi and his army. Now, a mysterious alliance is hatching a plot to allow the Serpent King to rise again.

DeBlob | Wii
In DeBlob, the evil I.N.K.T. Corporation has declared ‘Color is a Crime!’ and leeched Chroma City of every shade and hue. Play as DeBlob as you flip, bounce, and smash your way to victory, and save Chroma City from an eternity of black and white.

BAJA: Edge of Control | PS3 | 360
Yet another ATV racing/off-road title, complete with open worlds, unforgiving terrain, and an array of powerful vehicles.

Margot’s Word Brain | Wii
Also available on: Nintedno DS
Meet Margot, the new video game Queen of word play! Margot has devised a set of six fiendish and compelling word-based puzzles to test your vocabulary, spelling, and general vocabulary skills. No two games will ever be the same as you wrack your brain against the clock to create words from randomly generated letters.

Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts ‘09 | PS3 | PS2
In Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2009, you will face raw danger as you encounter the fiercest animals on earth, including lions, grizzly bears, jaguars and more. Miss a shot and you will be forced to fight your prey via in melee mode.

Army Men: Soldiers of Misfortune | Wii | PS2
In Army Men you must take on the role of Timmy as he imagines himself 3 inches tall and battles alongside his toys, the “Green Brigade” to prevent the enemy from taking over the house.

SingStar Pop Vol. 2 | PS2
The PS2-based singing series gets a new entry, featuring 30 songs from such artists as Fall Out Boy, Fergie, and Rihanna. The game has multiple play modes, and is compatible with the EyeToy camera.

Mortal Kombat Kollection | PS2
A collection of classic Mortal Kombat Games, including Deception, Armageddon, and Shaolin Monks.

Dragonball Z Trilogy | PS2
A collection of three Dragonball Z titles, including Budokai Tenkaichi, Budokai Tenkaichi2, and Super Dragonball Z.

Onimusha Essentials | PS2
A collection of the Onimusha games, including Onimusha 1, 2, and 3.

New for WiiWare

Mega Man 9 (1000 Wii Points)
Mega Man fans rejoice! It’s a new adventure for Mega Man, and it’s done in classic 8-bit style… graphics, music and gameplay have all gone old-school for this one.

PLATTCHEN twist ‘n’ paint (1000 Wii Points)
A puzzle/shooter that supports up to eight players. With over 100 hours of gameplay, three different modes, and more than 300 levels.

For Handhelds

Kirby Super Star Ultra | Nintendo DS
An updated version of the original Kirby Super Star for SNES, Super Star Ultra which featured several different games on one convenient cartridge. In addition to a host of classic Kirby platforming games, there are also a number of minigames available. The updated version contains all the elements of the original, plus some new content, bringing the total from nine game modes to twelve.

Dinosaur King | Nintendo DS
Harness the power of your favorite dinosaurs. Based on the TV series. Excavate fossils, customize over 100 dinosaurs and enter into battles as you embark on an epic journey around the world filled with discovery and excitement.

My SAT Coach with The Princeton Review | Nintendo DS
Get ready for the SATs with the DS. Developed in partnership with The Princeton Review, My SAT Coach helps students prepare for the SAT exams with timed drills and mini-games. It includes more than 2,000 practice questions and two full-length practice exams. Though to be honest, I’ve never understood the concept of “studying” for the SATs. Am I the only person on the planet who didn’t stress over them?

Nancy Drew: The Hidden Staircase | Nintendo DS
Join Nancy Drew on the eerie Twin Elms estate and get to the bottom of the mystery before the creepy nightly noises and disappearing heirlooms finally drive Nancy’s friend’s family from their home forever. Somewhere in the house is a mysterious hidden staircase that may be the key to the entire mystery.

Time Hollow | Nintendo DS
Time Hollow follows the story of Ethan Kairos and the mysterious disappearance of his entire family and his discovery of a “Hollow Pen”… a strange device that has the power to travel through time, allowing him to change the past to solve problems in the present.

Rhapsody, A Musical Adventure | Nintendo DS
A remake of the PS1 original, enter the world of Rhapsody, an RPG where music and action combine.

Pipe Mania | Nintendo DS | PSP
Also available on: PS2
An update of the original 1989 Pipe Mania, this is a puzzle game in which you must connect pipes in order to keep the flow of Flooze moving. You know the drill. I think everyone’s played some version of this game at one time or another… heck they even included it in Bioshock.

BUZZ! Master Quiz | PSP
Featuring over 5000 unique questions, BUZZ! is a quiz-show type game that puts your knowledge to the test. With single player modes and multiplayer for up to 4 people, you can challenge yourself or others.

Drop Cast | Nintendo DS
Lots of puzzle games this week, and here’s another one to add to the pile. In Drop Cast, you must form rows of matching blocks while avoiding spells cast by evil stuffed animals.

Shaun the Sheep | Nintendo DS
Based on the Disney Channel show, you must help Shaun find the rest of the flock before the Farmer returns home. The game include three modes of play, and a number of unlockables.

Hi! Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Challenge | Nintendo DS
Based on the Hamtaro anime series, this is a brain-training style game for elementary school-aged kids, featuring 12 interactive and educational games.

Barbie Fashion Show: An Eye for Style | Nintendo DS
Another fashion game… this time Barbie-inspired. With plenty creative and customization options, the possibilities are virtually endless. From concept to catwalk, you will design the outfits and accessories for your very own fashion line. Now you can put your personal mark on the fashion world! (So sayeth amazon… personally, I find these games insipid.)

My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie’s Party | Nintendo DS
Seriously? The My Little Ponies are still around? Good god, I thought those things died with the 80s… It’s Pinkie Pie’s birthday, and everyone in Ponyville is so excited. All kinds of games are planned. But cute little Sweetie Bell “accidentally” hid Pinkie Pie’s presents all over Ponyville. Help her and the other Ponyville Ponies find them.

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