On Shelves This Week: August 9-15, 2009
Finally, a game that everyone is definitely waiting for: Madden NFL 10. We’ have some lackluster stand alone games the few weeks past, but not anymore. Starting this week, you’re finally gonna get all the field action you’ve been longing for. Not only that, this whole week of August 9th to 15th seems to well-represented, with various games sprinkled all throughout the different days. Check out the list after the jump.
Finally, a game that everyone is definitely waiting for: Madden NFL 10. We’ have some lackluster stand alone games the few weeks past, but not anymore. Starting this week, you’re finally gonna get all the field action you’ve been longing for.
Not only that, this whole week of August 9th to 15th seems to well-represented, with various games sprinkled all throughout the different days. There’s something in store for you practically every day of the week. Check out what’s in our list for this week On Shelves.
Active Life: Extreme Challenge – Because the Wii is all about getting you off your buns warmly seated on your comfortable couches, Namco brings us another active game for the Wii, this time taking it up to the extreme notch. Experience base jumping, street luge, rock climbing and more, all in the safety confines of your living room.
C.O.R.E. – Year 2050: As Jason Crane, you are a U.S. Marine on a mission to explore an underground laboratory meant to research on the effects of a meteor that crashed years ago. But there is more than just lab equipments to find and you have lost contact with those above. Find out why and what’s going on the FPS way.
- DS – August 11, 2009
- ESRB Mature
- US$ 29.99
- Graffiti Entertainment
Death to Spies: Moment of Truth – In Russia, SMERSH literally means “Death to Spies”. In this game, you are Semion Strogov and you belong to SMERSH, a Soviet counterintelligence agency. In store for you are more complicated and exciting military operations, in full third-person stealth action.
- PC – August 10, 2009
- ESRB Mature
- US$ 29.99
- Aspyr Media
Fossil Fighters – Imagine if you dig up in your backyard some huge dinosaur bones! While that’s not likely to happen in real life, you can come close that imagination in Fossil Fighters. Collect and build over a hundred fantastical dinosaurs, otherwise known as vivosaurs. Experience first-hand archeology by handling with care the fossils you unearth. Get rated and follow the adventure through the role-playing storyline available.
- DS – August 10, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 29.99
- Nintendo
Groovin’ Blocks – Originally released as WiiWare last year, the groovy blocks are back once again, this time to spread its musical entertainment to retail stores. Adding in an innovative musical gameplay, Zoo Games makes sure there will be something new for you, even adding 27 different stages, as well as 15 levels of unlockable bonuses.
- Wii – August 11, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 19.99
- Zoo Games
Imagine: Soccer Captain – Next up in the Imagine series: be the Captain of your soccer team. Young’uns can now experience calling the shots out in the field, cos we all know how tight the line-up is out there.
- DS – August 11, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 29.99
- Ubisoft
Joint Ops: Combined Arms – This is a compilation edition of Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising and Joint Operations: Escalation. This war action drama puts players into the thick of action, but their mission is not the only thing they have to worry about as innocents get caught in the crossfire.
- PC – August 11, 2009
- ESRB Teen
- Vivendi Games
Madden NFL 10 – It’s the brand new installment for the Madden NFL franchise. After much of the insider controversy, we now lay our hands on this iteration, featuring an all-new Pro-Tak animation technology, more player control over the outcome of each play, and a more immersive broadcast presentation and online innovation to date.
- Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PSP, PS2
- ESRB Everyone
- Xbox 360 – US$ 56.99, PS3 – US$ 56.99
- Wii – US$ 46.99, PSP – US$ 36.99, PS2 – US$ 39.99
- Electronic Arts – August 14, 2009
Monster Mayhem: Build and Battle – Create your very own monster using your massive collection of monster body parts. Go and collect customizable items as well to further bling up your own personalized cute Frankenstein. He’s not just for display, though. You need him to defend your Happy Valley Home from the evil invaders. So build him well.
NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits – Nyx is a winged girl, who descended from the heavens to look for her missing friend, Icarus. She flies over Greece high and low, avoiding blazing sands and threatening harpies and hydras. Zeus is there to assist her and other benevolent Gods from Olympus.
- Wii – August 10, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- Over the Top Games
Phantom Brave: We Meet Again – This turn-based RPG incorporates unique battle styles and a hardcore character customization system to help you be armed for this monster-filled world. Join Marona in casting spells and magic to complete the missions lined up for you.
- Wii – August 13, 2009
- ESRB Teen
- US$ 40.49
- NIS America
Polar Sports Vol. 1 – Head back to the Arctic and bring with you fun and exciting games like Polar Bowler and Polar Golfer. It’s your all-in-one Arctic visit must-have with new exotic locales and more zookeeping adventures.
- PC – August 12, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 19.99
- Mumbo Jumbo Games
Texas Cheat ‘Em – There’s a new twist to poker, and it’s minigames on top of the basic rules. More importantly, it’s all about letting your opponent cheat in order for you to win! But some of the strategies you can use in hoodwinking your opponent: x-ray vision, pre-cognition, chip stealing, card swapping and more.
- PC – August 10, 2009
- ESRB Teen
- D3 Publisher
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