Resident Evil 5 is the release of the week this time around, but Nintendo fans may also want to check out the classic Pikmin (newly enhanced for Wii) or the six-games-for-the-price-of-one Samurai Shodown Anthology for DS.
For Consoles
Resident Evil 5 | PS3 | 360 | PS3 Collector’s Edition | 360 Collector’s Edition
As Chris Redfield, your life is in danger as you strive to complete your most dangerous mission yet in a sweltering desert colony where a new breed of evil has been unleashed. Swarms of marauding evil beings will charge at you when your pulse is racing at a heart-shattering pace. The collector’s edition includes a bonus disc with featurettes and trailers, a messenger bag, a Chris Redfield figurine, and a steel game case.
Pikmin | Wii
A port of the original GameCube title, with controls enhanced for Wii, in Pikmin, Captain Olimar faces a daunting challenge. When he crash-landed on this alien planet, the pieces of his ship scattered far and wide, and it would be a near-impossible task to recover all of them by himself. Luckily, he has been able to befriend curious creatures he calls Pikmin.
MadWorld | Wii
Varrigan City has fallen under the control of a terrorist group known as the Organizers, and they have a rather twisted sense of fun. Under the Organizers’ rule, all citizens are forced to participate in a game called “Death Watch,” in which there’s only one rule: Kill or be killed.
Mario Power Tennis | Wii
A port of the original GameCube title, with controls enhanced for Wii, in Mario Power Tennis, the Mushroom Kingdom hosts a tennis tournament featuring powerful shots and character-specific power-ups guaranteed to make for the craziest matches ever.
MySims Party | Wii
Also available on: Nintendo DS
Up to 4 players can test their wits, quickness and skill in 50 mini-games, each hosted by a different MySim.
Trivial Pursuit | PS3 | 360 | Wii | PS2
The console version of Trivial Pursuit brings the party to the living room TV allowing players to customize the experience. The quick-playing Facts & Friends mode adds a whole new social dynamic to the game that keeps everyone involved by encouraging players to guess whether their opponents will answer their questions correctly.
Grey’s Anatomy | Wii
Also available on: Nintendo DS
Live out the most intense moments of a Grey’s Anatomy crisis through your favorite characters’ eyes. Complete complicated surgical procedures and manage relationships.
M&M’s Beach Party | Wii
Compete in six unique and physically challenging games like the Kayak Race, the Mr. Runch Slam, and Skee-ball.
Totally Spies: Totally Party | Wii | PS2
Sam, Alex and Clover decide to room together in their dream house. Life couldn’t get cooler, until they learn that they’ve unwittingly made their home right above an Underground Secret Services Center. To prevent a catastrophic security leak, Jerry, the Center Chief has no choice but to take them on as special agents.
New on WiiWare
Gradius ReBirth (1000 Wii Points)
Blast your way through levels filled with alien spaceships and otherworldly creatures in this retro side-scrolling arcade shooter. Players can post their high scores to worldwide leader boards via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and see where they rank against all the other Gradius ReBirth players.
For Handhelds
Samurai Shodown Anthology | PSP
Also available on: PS2
Samurai Shodown Anthology is a compilation of games from the Samurai Shodown series. The collection includes six games from the series including Samurai Shodown I, II, III, IV, V and the never before released in North America Samurai Shodown VI.
Avalon Code | Nintendo DS
In this single player RPG, you stand tall atop a tower looking down upon a world consumed by flames. An old man beside you opens his mouth to speak; “Time has expired for this world, but the records of this book shall create the next…” Your eyes snap open. You jump out of bed, covered in sweat. It was only a dream…
Mana Khemia: Student Alliance | PSP
A campus-style RPG, spiritual sequel to the Atelier Iris series, and Mana Khemia, you play as Vayne Aurelius, a novice alchemist from deep inside a local forest who was invited to attend Al Revis Academy.
Dokomodake BOING! | Nintendo DS
Play as Papa Docomodake, and face various obstacles and challenges in order to find your family and get them to the festival on time.
ZUBO | Nintendo DS
In this music-centric title, enter the world of Zubalon to help the colorful and zany inhabitants, the Zubos, defeat an evil force that is bent on world domination. Befriend the Zubos you meet along the way, feed and nurture them, help them gain skills and strength, and assist them in their battles with the enemy, the dastardly Zombos.
My English Coach: Spanish Edition | Nintendo DS
Learn English in a fun and interactive way! Play a series of mini-games that reinforce the structured lessons, such as vocabulary and language exercises. Learn how to pronounce words and explore interesting and useful information about the U.S.
My Pet Shop | Nintendo DS
Raise, train, and care for pets as you manage your own pet shop. Adventure into the wilderness in search of rare and unusual pets like pandas and penguins. Play minigames with your pets, and enter them in contests and competitions.
Animal Planet: Emergency Vets | Nintendo DS
Play as an up-and-coming veterinarian that helps the other vets at the Alameda East Hospital perform veterinary procedures on a variety of different animals, like teeth cleaning, medicating and operating.
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