On Shelves This Week: August 2-8, 2009
The games sure are kicking up. This week, we’ve got another video game adaptation of a popular action hero franchise that’s launching along the movie. Can you guess which one it is? We’ve also got several more big titles coming our way this week, from aliens to athletes, heroes and warriors, rockstars and (Karl’s favorite) popstar. We’ve got them all right here for the week of August 2 through 8, so check out your games at the full article.
The games sure are kicking up. This week, we’ve got another video game adaptation of a popular action hero franchise that’s launching along the movie. Can you guess which one it is?
We’ve also got several more big titles coming our way this week, from aliens to athletes, heroes and warriors, rockstars and (Karl’s favorite) popstar. We’ve got them all right here for the week of August 2 through 8, so check out your games below.
Aliens in the Attic – Yes, this is the game based on the movie about a family vacation that’s about to go out of this world – quite literally – when they find that aliens share their vacation spot. In the video game versions, however, you can try on the four different alien characters and lead them in the exploration of planet Earth (or at least the house they landed in) across the 15 levels scattered in 4 different locations.
- Wii, DS, PC, PS2 – August 4, 2009
- ESRB Everyone 10+
- Wii – US$ 39.99 , DS – US$ 29.99
- PS2 – US$ 19.99
- Playlogic International
ATV Quad Kings – This one’s for all the ATV enthusiasts out there. Zoo Games brings you to nine fantastic locations around the world for some major tire-burning and sand-kicking. Compete in World Tour, Arcade, Time Trial, and Freestyle Game Modes and show your friends who’s the king of the hill.
- Wii – August 4, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 19.99
- Zoo Games
Brave: A Warrior’s Tale – Brave is the warrior narrating the tales of his youth. Based on the myths of Native America, A Warrior’s Tale brings you to play the character of Courage, a young boy who takes on Brave’s life experiences, so that he may save the village from the threat engulfing them.
Build N’ Race – We’ve got another racer coming our way in the list. As the title suggests, you can build your own tracks and then race in them. Don’t worry about the tools, because the guys at Zoo Games is giving you over 1,000 unique building blocks. If you’re too lazy to let your imagination run wild, then just feel free to choose from among the 80 ready-made tracks.
- Wii – August 4, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 19.99
- Zoo Games
Daisy Fuentes Pilates – Time to make those muscles long and lean, exercise addicts! Flap your arms in rhythm to the Pilates 100s with famous personality Daisy Fuentes. It’s backbreaking, but the results ought to make up for the rigid training you’re gonna put yourself through.
- Wii – August 4, 2009
- ESRB
- US$ 27.99
- Sega
Hannah Montana: Rock Out the Show – Disney‘s cash cow teen superstar is back with yet another item in her still-growing media empire. Here, you’ll get to lay out the plans for her concert (costumes, stage design, etc) in every city, so that fans may enjoy Miley Cyrus’ 11 hit songs and three new tracks to be performed. Karl would definitely get this one, for sure. Teehee.
- PSP – August 4, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 39.99
- Disney
Hearts of Iron III – It’s a classic, alright. But as with all classics, there’s gotta be something new to it to keep it relevant to the times. That’s why Southpeak Interactive added in brand new features and system, including a huge map covering 14,000 provinces.
- PC – August 7, 2009
- ESRB Everyone 10+
- US$ 36.99
- Southpeak
Overturn – Mechs rule the spotlight in this one. Choose one, take control, fight and face off against other rivals in the open field. Interestingly enough, you control your mechs by using the Wii Balance Board. Yeah, you gotta sweat it out if you want to win.
- Wii – August 3, 2009
- ESRB Everyone 10+
- Studio Zan
Real Heroes: Firefighter – You are a noob. A rookie firefighter sent out to serve the hustling and bustling the metropolitan fire station. Boasting of Epicenter’s Proprietary “Thinking Fire” technology, the blazes are seem to “seem almost alive” as they lick and burn their way across the city. Take note, no two scenarios will play out the same way, so guaranteed, there’ll always be room for new adventure.
- Wii – August 4, 2009
- Everyone 10+
- US$ 29.99
- Conspiracy
Reversal Challenge – Tommo gives us a re-imagination of the classic reversal game in the new DS version of Reversal Challenge. Using the touch screen of Nintendo’s handheld, new power-ups and abilities ensure gamers’ enjoyment to the maximum level.
- DS – August 4, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 19.99
- Tommo
SingStar: Queen – Freddie Mercury and the rest of the proverbial gang of Queen are taking over your PlayStations with their appearance on SingStar.Sing along as they rock you with their rhapsodies, forever bohemian, snatching the champion seat for them in music history.
World Championship Athletics – Again, the Wii Balance Board provides service as you prove yourself the ultimate athlete in the World Championship Athletics. With 28 different summer sporting events, you’re definitely bound to win at least in one category. Right?
- Wii – August 4, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 29.99
- Crave Entertainment
8-Ball All Stars – Chalk up your cues and challenge your friends anywhere to head-to-head games. With a fully customisable feature set, the game allows players to style their game and play however they like, wherever they like.
- DS – August 7, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- O-Games
50 Classic Games – Chess, Mahjong, Sudoku, Backgammon, name it, it’s most probably in here. Perfect for whiling away the time or just getting a breather from your tedious task at hand, the 50 classic games available at your disposal in one cartridge sure is a certified boredom-beater.
- DS – August 4, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- Destineer
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