Sure, some fans have derided Advent Children as pure fan service… the cornerstone of a lucrative cash-in on what is arguably of Square Enix’s most successful and beloved game to date. Sure, those same fans are probably going to say that Advent Children Complete is just SE’s way of squeezing more money out of FF7 fanatics.

Sure, I already own four copies of the damn thing…

Available June 2, only on Blu-Ray, Advent Children Complete puts a new spin on Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII sequel. Essentially the director’s cut of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Advent Children Complete adds additional footage to the original film, bringing the run time from 101 to 126 minutes.

I’ve pre-ordered it. Now… does anyone know where I can get a good deal on a Blu Ray player so I can actually watch it?

Based on the Ghostbusters films, starring the cast of the original films, and with a story penned by the original creators, Ghostbusters: The Video Game is rumored to be the third installment of the series that fans have been dreaming of for years. Whether it will live up to the hype remains to be seen, but early reviews have been positive.

Ghostbusters will be released June 16, and will be available on PS3, 360, Wii, and PS2.

Also available from Amazon.com is the Slimer Edition of the game, which includes an exclusive 10″ Slimer sculpture, Ghostbusters Minimates, console skins, and an Ecto 1 keychain (with lights and sound!).

As many of you may have heard, the next iteration of the DS is coming to the U.S. in April. The Nintendo DSi features upgrades such as a larger screen and thinner overall design, dual camera (inward and outward facing), and the ability to access and play music from an standard SD card.

The DSi will also have access to DSiWare, the DSi-only version of WiiWare, available for download in exchange for DSi Points.

Buyers should note, however, that the DSi also loses some features… most notably the ability to play GameBoy Advance games. Consequently, as it drops the GBA port entirely, it also loses compatibility with certain peripheral controllers, like Guitar Hero On Tour’s Guitar Grip. Additionally, according to the official specs for the device, the DSi has a shorter battery life than the DS Lite (3-4 hours on high brightness for DSi vs. 5-8 hours for the Lite), but takes slightly less time to recharge.

The Nintendo DSi will be available April 5, and will retail for $169.99.

Available for Xbox 360, only as a download from Xbox Live, The Lost and the Damned is an add-on for last year’s GTAIV that puts you in the role of Johnny Klebitz, VP of a motorcycle club called The Lost.

GTA4’s first downloadable content will be priced at 1600 MS Points ($19.99) and will be released on February 17th. And of course, it requires that you already have Grand Theft Auto IV. A download code can be pre-ordered now from Amazon.

For all you Wii owners out there who are not fortunate enough to have a second console on hand, the 360’s zombie-hacking action title, Dead Rising, is being ported to Wii. Dead Rising: Chop Til You Drop will be coming to a mall near you February 24.

The Wii version of the game will have several changes made to it in order to accommodate the Wii-remote controls and the Wii’s less powerful graphical capabilities… but if you’d been itching to behead a few thousand zombies, and aren’t willing to shell out for a 360, this one’s for you.

Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe. In campaign mode, players will command the armies of the UNSC warship “Spirit of Fire,” consisting of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. Halo Wars will immerse gamers in an early period of the Halo universe, allowing them to experience events leading up to the first Halo game.

Halo Wars is scheduled for a March 3, 2009 release, and will be available for XBOX 360 as Limited and Standard editions. The limited edition features the Mythic Map Pack, consisting of three new multiplayer maps, Halo Wars: Genesis (a graphic novel chronicling the first campaign against the Covenant), the Honor Guard Wraith in-game vehicle, six leader cards, and the Spirit of Fire Patch, which allows you to start the game as a Spirit of Fire crew member.

Proving that PS2 isn’t quite ready to roll over just yet, there’s a must-have title for just about any fan of the Kingdom Hearts series is now available for pre-order. Scheduled for a December 2 release, Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories is the PS2 remake of the original GameBoy Advance title. The game is an interlude between Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II, and covers the events leading up to Sora’s time spent in the pod , and Riku’s own departure, and is also the first introduction of Namine and Organization XIII.

Completely redone in full 3D, Re: Chain of Memories features the voice cast from the other two games, a revamped battle system, new bosses, and full cinematics. This game was previously released only in Japan as a companion piece to Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+.

Coming soon to an XBOX 360 near you (and a little later, to the PS3, as well…) is Square-Enix’s next RPG, The Last Remnant.

The story of the game concerns “remnants”, mysterious and coveted ancient artifacts of vast magical power. These artifacts come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and have been the cause of several wars. Central to the story is a boy named Rush, who is trying to rescue his kidnapped sister, Irina, only to find himself pulled directly into the global conflict as a result.

Gameplay is said to be Turn/Command-based, and like several of Square-Enix’s more recent games, random encounters have been done away with. Players will also have the opportunity to command a team of soldiers in battles that can involve up to 70 enemies at once.

The game will be available November 20 for the 360. A PS3 release date has not yet been set.

In Fable II, for XBOX 360, you create and mold your character from childhood into adulthood, your decisions affecting their personality, reputation and appearance. The game consists of a vast open world in which you have the choice of following the main story line, raising a family, or simply heading off on your own.

Everything I’ve seen about this RPG looks amazing, and the early previews have been very favorable. The game releases on October 21, and is available as both 360 Standard and 360 Limited Edition Editions.

The Limited Edition includes as bonus DVD, bonus downloadable content (including an additional dungeon and weapon), a collectable figure, five collectable cards, and a 48-hour Live Gold trial card.

Developed by tri-Ace (creators of Star Ocean, Valkyrie Profile, and so on) and published by Square Enix (of Final Fantasy fame) comes one of those somewhat rare RPG titles that are exclusive to the XBOX 360. I have to admit, I’ve actually been looking forward to this for quite some time (it’s one of the reasons I ended up getting a 360 before a PS3), and a really do hope that it lives up to its promises… else I shall be very annoyed.

The storyline of the game focuses largely on a young man named Capel, who is mistaken for a rebel hero and imprisoned, only to be drawn into the fight against the wicked Order of Chains.

At the core of this title is the “situational” nature of the game in which every choice and battle permanently changes the in-game world in some way. Battles are in real-time (think Radiata Stories, rather than Final Fantasy XII), and you can control a party of up to 4 people (with a choice between 18 playable characters). There are also day to night transitions during play that can work both for and against the player.

Infinite Undiscovery is scheduled to ship September 1 and release on September 2. For those who like free stuff, EB Games is offering a pre-order bonus of a limited foil print and a download code for your choice of five different in-game items.

Have you pre-ordered it yet?