On Shelves This Week: July 26 to August 1, 2009

Tired of the flimsy four-game batches we’ve been having lately? We’ve got double the number this week, with big titles you definitely don’t want to miss out on, even if you’re not much of a day one buyer. For starters, there the PC version for Bionic Commando (PC, Xbox 360, PS3) and the naval strategy game, East India Company. Cherry on the icing goes to King of Fighters XII (PS3, Xbox 360),and the much-anticipated Wii Sports Resort, hand-in-hand with the Wii MotionPlus.

Tired of the flimsy four-game batches we’ve been having lately? We’ve got double the number this week, with big titles you definitely don’t want to miss out on, even if you’re not much of a day one buyer. For starters, there the PC release for Bionic Commando and the naval strategy game, East India Company. Cherry on the icing goes to King of Fighters XII and the much-anticipated Wii Sports Resort, hand-in-hand with the Wii MotionPlus.

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Bionic Commando – Finally, following the release of its Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, the PC version finally comes out later this week. Those who intend to pick this version up can look forward to support for DX9 and 10, higher resolutions, and remappable controls.

• PC – July 28, 2009
• ESRB Mature
• US$ 36.99
• Capcom

East India Company – In a time of trade ships, booming economies, and naval warfare, you’ll have to decide the best trade routes to help your company profit, or fight it out to out-blow your enemies out of the water. This strategy game combines the thrill of naval combat and the challenge of manipulating and adapting to the economy.

• PC – July 28, 2009
• ESRB Teen
• US$ 36.99
• Southpeak

Memento Mori – “The secret of life can be murder,” so the tagline says. What appeared to be a simple case of missing paintings soon evolve into a thrilling search for truth. Piece all the clues together and immerse yourself in a plot bigger than what your heroes bargained for.

• PC – July 29, 2009
• ESRB Rating Pending
• US$ 29.99
• Got Game

My Secret Diary – They just have to have that safe place where they can save and store what happened throughout the day. Throw the old pen-and-paper formula aside and let the Nintendo DS take over and be the girls’ own little diary, with a twist.

• Nintendo DS – July 28, 2009
• ESRB Everyone
• US$ 29.99
• O-Games

Rockin’ Pretty – Four girls, one mission: you gotta put together the meanest, most bad-ass rock show that the ESRB Everyone rating allows. Maybe right after the Dear-Diary stage, your girls might want to test the waters and go for something with a little more edge?

• Nintendo DS – July 28, 2009
• ESRB Everyone
• US$ 29.99
• Aksys

Space Bust A Move – Your little buddies from the Bubble Bobble World aren”t calling it quits. With a new name, new tracks, and a new title to bust-a-move in, the cartoony dinosaurs will be out to show that Square Enix isn’t just all about RPGs.

• Nintendo DS – Jul 28, 2009
• ESRB Everyone
• US$ 18.99
• Square Enix

The King of Fighters XII – Continuing the proud legacy of the SNK Playmore King of Fighters is the much-awaited PS3-360 installment of the franchise. Think you’ve still got room for one more kick-ass 2D fighter?

• PS3, 360 – July 28, 2009
• ESRB Teen
• PS3 – US$ 56.99, Xbox 360 – US$ 56.99
• Ignition Entertainment

Wii Sports Resort – Taking the sporty, recreational fun of Wii Sports comes this beach resort-themed title to get the Wii body in motion. Choose from 12 different outdoor sports, learn the ropes, and be the champ of your small circle. Speaking of motion, the game also comes bundled with the new Wii MotionPlus, which will basically add some Plus in your Wii motion.

• Wii – July 26, 2009
• ESRB Everyone
• US$ 46.99
• Nintendo