On Shelves This Week: December 3 to December 9, 2007

Thought last week‘s game releases were a bit on the sparse side? This week should brighten you up especially if you own a Nintendo Wii or a Sony PlayStation Portable. A handful of releases have come out on each platform to keep owners busy. The Nintendo DS, as usual, has another crop of light games, while next-generation consoles Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 also have something to share. What exactly? See for yourself in this week’s list.

* Article originally posted Dec 03, 2007 at 12:10AM

Thought last week‘s game releases were a bit on the sparse side? This week should brighten you up especially if you own a Sony PSP or Nintendo Wii. A handful of releases have come out on each platform to keep owners busy.

The Nintendo DS, as usual, has another crop of light games, while next-generation consoles Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 also have something to share. What exactly? See for yourself in this week’s list.

Alvin and the Chipmunks. Looking for some youthful musical fun on the PC? This game just might be for you as you lead Alvin and his band to the top of the charts by winning the ultimate band showdown Rockathonpalooza. Rhythm, beats, and nice graphics await you.

• PC, Nintendo DS – December 4, 2007
• US$ 19.99 (PC), US$ 29.99 (DS)
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Brash Entertainment

Atari Classics Evolved. Atari classics  Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Millipede, Missile Command, Super Breakout, Tempest, Warlords, and the great grand-daddy of them all, Pong, are due for updated comebacks on the Sony PlayStation Portable. Play games that are both fun and historic when you grab this treasury of relics from the past.

• Sony PSP – December 4, 2007
• US$ 19.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Atari

Beowulf. As the brash, arrogant and greedy warrior Beowulf, players will plow through enemies in an adventure of legendary proportions. Guide Beowulf in his quest for fame, gold and power as he slays a bloodthirsty beast in Denmark and intends to take the Danish throne for himself.

• Sony PSP – December 4, 2007
• US$ 39.99
• ESRB M (Mature)
• Ubisoft

Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2. Grind and bop to your heart’s delight because the genre-busting franchise is back with its latest installment. Exclusively designed for the Xbox 360, this dancefest will have you rhythmically moving to infectious beats on your dance pad.

• Microsoft Xbox 360 – December 4, 2007
• US$ 69.99
• ESRB E (Everyone 10+)
• Konami

Draglade. Imagine a world where combat and music are combined to create the ultimate form of entertainment and you’ll have an idea of what the realm of Draglade is. By harnessing atmospheric energy to create sounds with impact, the combat art of Grapping is formed and you’ll be one of many practitioners striving to perfect the unlikely blend of entertainment value.

• Nintendo DS – December 4, 2007
• US$ 29.99
• ESRB E (Everyone 10+)
• Atlus

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3. Ready for the next round of insane anime-style fighting? You better be because Son Goku, Vegeta, Gohan and the rest of the cast are all spoiling for a fight. With the Nintendo Wii’s innovative control system, you’ll be fighting in the frenetic style that has made the series popular like never before.

• Nintendo Wii – December 3, 2007
• US$ 49.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Atari

Godzilla Unleashed. Godzilla’s latest video game appearance is quite possibly the biggest fighting game on the planet -literally. Players will be challenged to save the planet from devastation with colossal beasts lurking all over. It’s a larger than life brawl you shouldn’t miss.

• Nintendo Wii- December 5, 2007
• US$ 49.99
• ESRB E (Everyone 10+)
• Atari

Jenga World Tour. The classic block-pulling game is now on the Nintendo Wii with all the fun that the wood game brings and all the fantasy elements that video game magic can conjure. Play in locales where only the imagination will let you mess around with blocks for some cool solo or group play.

• Nintendo Wii – December 5, 2007
• US$ 49.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Atari

Left Brain Right Brain. Is that thing between your ears orthodox or southpaw? With this mental exercise game, you can train your brain to become both. Speed-based activities will challenge you and measure your progress each time.

• Nintendo DS – December 4, 2007
• US$ 19.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Majesco Games

Manga Fighter. OnNet USA is bringing anime fans and MMORPG enthusiasts a virtual world where they can live a cel-shaded life. Familiar cultural references and art will captivate players for months, even years on end.

• PC – December 3, 2007
• OnNet

Myth Makers: Super Kart GP. Need to fill that need for speed on the Nintendo Wii? This fantasy-themed racer will have you rolling around in enchanted courses with out of this world elements. You can play solo or with friends in straight-up races or time trials.

• Nintendo Wii – December7, 2007
• US$ 19.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Conspiracy

Strawberry Shortcake: The Four Seasons Cake. Strawberry and her girlfriends are at it again with fun and fantasy-filled adventures that will enthrall the young and the young at heart. Challenges await in a journey that imparts the value of friendship and cooperation.

• Nintendo DS- December 6, 2007
• US$ 19.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• The Game Factory

The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles. Bethesda’s expansion to one of today’s best RPGs is here for the Sony PlayStation 3 with new lands to explore, new beasts to slay, and new treasures to find. Some 30 new hours of gameplay has been added with the inclusion of Sheogorath.

• Sony PlayStation 3 – December 8, 2007
• US$ 29.99
• ESRB M (Mature)
• Bethesda Softworks

The Golden Compass. Re-live the novel when you play as heroine Lyra and armored bear Iorek in their quest to find Lyra’s missing uncle and friend. A long journey awaits with dangers and enemies lurking at almost every turn. A tale of friendship and courage will be told this holiday season across every major gaming platform.

• Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP – December 4, 2007
• US$ 59.99 (Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360), US$ 49.99 (Nintendo Wii), US$ 39.99 (Sony PSP), US$ 29.99 (Nintendo DS)
• ESRB E (Everyone 10+)
• Sega

Warriors of the Lost Empire. When Emperor Hadrianus built a magnificent empire in his wife’s honor, all seemed well and people lived in prosperity. One day, the emperor locked himself in a temple and the city was gripped by chaos. Your mission is to function with a team of investigators who will try to solve the mysteries and fight evils in this action-RPG.

• Sony PSP – December 6, 2007
• US$ 29.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Tommo

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008. The latest edition of the card-battling series is back with a brand new game mode. Aside from the usual World Championship game, players can now battle in Duel World mode. New cards can be bought and new spirits can be met in this amazing anime-based card game.

• Nintendo DS – December 6, 2007
• US$ 29.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Konami

* Article originally posted Dec 03, 2007 at 12:10AM

Buy: [Alvin and the Chipmunks (PC, DS)]
Buy: [Atari Classics Evolved]
Buy: [Beowulf]
Buy: [Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2]
Buy: [Draglade]
Buy: [Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]
Buy: [Godzilla Unleashed]
Buy: [Jenga World Tour]
Buy: [Left Brain Right Brain]
Buy: [Myth Makers: Super Kart GP]
Buy: [Strawberry Shortcake: The Four Seasons Cake]
Buy: [The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles]
Buy: [The Golden Compass (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, DS, PC)]
Buy: [Warriors of the Lost Empire]
Buy: [Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008]