On Shelves This Week: August 20 to August 26, 2007

We’re hoping you guys saved up enough money for this week’s releases. There’s quite a lot of eye-catchers hitting the shelves and every single major platform out there – PS3, 360, Wii, PC, PSP, and DS – has at least one good title to offer.

Those who were able to try out the demo of BioShock can finally dive into the full game. Don’t forget to take your daily dose of plasmids when you’re there. Meanwhile, GRAW 2 will roll out for the PS3 and PSP as well. Tactical shooting has never been this orgasmic.

Handheld gamers get a heavy dose of RPG treatment with the release of Jeanne d’Arc and Dragoneer’s Aria for the PSP. Whether you want to go for turn-based or SRPG, we’d still suggest you get both. DS owners get some bite-sized fun with more Brain Age 2 training and Turn It Around – another “mini-game collection” title that’ll surely get heads spinning.

Let’s get ready for the plunge! On Shelves This Week include…

BioShock. Take a dive into the not-so-dead underwater city of Rapture as you FPS your way through the horror of Big Daddies and Little Sisters. Hone your skill on controlling the destructive powers of the plasmids to fight for your survival.

• Xbox 360, PC – August 21, 2007
• US$ 59.99 (Xbox 360), US$ 49.99 (PC)
• ESRB M (Mature 17+)
• 2K Boston/Australia and 2K Games

Jeanne d’Arc. Another RPG heading to Sony’s handheld platform, but this time in the form of a tactical RPG. The game is a historical-fiction retelling of the times of Joan of Arc. And because we know Milla Jovovich reincarnated the said heroine on the silver screen, this title will probably also have some of us awake at night seeing holy visions.

• PSP – August 21, 2007
• US$ 29.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Level-5 and Sony Computer Entertainment

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* Originally posted at 06:34 AM, August 20, 2007

We’re hoping you guys saved up enough money for this week’s releases. There’s quite a lot of eye-catchers hitting the shelves and every single major platform out there – PS3, 360, Wii, PC, PSP, and DS – has at least one good title to offer.

Those who were able to try out the demo of BioShock can finally dive into the full game. Don’t forget to take your daily dose of plasmids when you’re there. Meanwhile, GRAW 2 will roll out for the PS3 and PSP as well. Tactical shooting has never been this orgasmic.

Handheld gamers get a heavy dose of RPG treatment with the release of Jeanne d’Arc and Dragoneer’s Aria for the PSP. Whether you want to go for turn-based or SRPG, we’d still suggest you get both. DS owners get some bite-sized fun with more Brain Age 2 training and Turn It Around – another “mini-game collection” title that’ll surely get heads spinning.

Let’s get ready for the plunge! On Shelves This Week include…

BioShock. Take a dive into the not-so-dead underwater city of Rapture as you FPS your way through the horror of Big Daddies and Little Sisters. Hone your skill on controlling the destructive powers of the plasmids to fight for your survival.

• Xbox 360, PC – August 21, 2007
• US$ 59.99 (Xbox 360), US$ 49.99 (PC)
• ESRB M (Mature 17+)
• 2K Boston/Australia and 2K Games

Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day. Going to the gym isn’t enough; the mind is a muscle after all. Flex those neurons and fire up your brain with another installment in the Brain Age series. Get your mind working and let’s see how you rack up against Brain Age model Nicole Kidman!

• Nintendo DS – August 20, 2007
• US$ 19.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Nintendo

Brunswick Pro Bowling. Take your Wii Sports Bowling mad skillz to the next level with this new sports title. Boasting a “realistic bowling-center experience,” this title is also available on the PSP and PS2, just in case you’re not a big fan of the Wiimote. Just make sure your balls don’t end up at the gutter.

• Nintendo Wii, PSP, PS2 – August 21, 2007
• US$ 29.99 (Wii), US$ 19.99 (PSP), US$ 14.99 (PS2)
• Point of View, Inc. and Crave Entertainment

Dave Mirra BMX Challenge. Cycling from the PSP platform is a Wii version of Dave Mirra’s latest extreme biking sports franchise. The game allows you to choose various bikes to use and different environments, with an added feature of character creation and customization.

• Nintendo Wii – August 21, 2007
• US$ 29.99
• Crave Entertainment

Dragoneer’s Aria. RPG fans get a special treat from NIS America this week. Hone your skills as a dragoneer in this dungeon crawling adventure. Each character in your party also has their own unique elemental skill to use in battle by assigning Dragon Orbs and performing various combos at your disposal.

• PSP – August 21, 2007
• US$ 39.99
• ESRB E (Everyone 10+)
• Hit Maker and Nippon Ichi Software

Jeanne d’Arc. Another RPG heading to Sony’s handheld platform, but this time in the form of a tactical RPG. The game is a historical-fiction retelling of the times of Joan of Arc. And because we know Milla Jovovich reincarnated the said heroine on the silver screen, this title will probably also have some of us awake at night seeing holy visions.

• PSP – August 21, 2007
• US$ 29.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Level-5 and Sony Computer Entertainment

Panzer Killer. An arcade-style shooter with historical settings, this tank game will have you rocking and rolling in the frontlines of warfare.

• PC – August 21, 2007
• US$ 19.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Strategy First and Digital Fusion Inc.

The Settlers. As a handheld port of this classic PC title, this simulation title will have you playing God on your very own little village. Help them establish their community and watch it grow into a big sprawling city.

• Nintendo DS – August 21, 2007
• US$ 29.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Blue Byte Software and Ubisoft

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2. Although this title has already been released for the 360 and PC, it’s finally choppering into the Sony platforms. Set the score between the US Army and some Mexican rebels in tactical warfare title from Tom Clancy. The PS3 version includes support for SIXAXIS motion control.

• PlayStation 3, PSP – August 21, 2007
• US$ 59.99 (PS3), US$ 39.99 (PSP)
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Ubisoft

Turn It Around. Every now and then I get a little bit scared and then I see the look in your eyes (turn around, bright eyes). Well, definitely a lot of turning here enough to drive someone into a fit of hysteria. This title will have you playing dozens of mini-games all using the touch screen. The game includes a 3-player competitive mode via WiFi.

• Nintendo DS – August 21, 2007
• US$ 19.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Majesco Entertainment

Two Worlds. And yet another RPG lined up this week, this title could pose a considerable take on Oblivion. Packing in a vivid world with immense environments (no loading times, mind you) and RPG elements of character progression, customization, and even an MMORPG mode.

• Xbox 360, PC – August 21, 2007
• US$ 59.99 (Xbox 360), US$ 49.99 (PC)
• ESRB M (Mature 17+)
• TopWare Interactive and SouthPeak Interactive

* Originally posted at 06:34 AM, August 20, 2007