On Shelves This Week: October 1 to October 7, 2007
As we enter October, Halo 3‘s groundbreaking launch finally passed, and it’s time for other big titles to shine. Will you be able to stay on your couch playing Slayer matches when The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is on shelves? Fine, so you can play that during breaks. How about Project Gotham Racing 4 or Enemy Territorry: Quake Wars? Can you resist high-speed racing or topnotch FPS action that don’t involve Spartans?
If those games don’t ring a bell, this week’s got other goodies to float your boat. The famous bandicoot is back in Crash of the Titans for a spin on various platforms, while EA Sports’ NBA Live ’08 go at it against 2K Sports‘ NBA 2K8 as both vye for hard court domination. Our favorite superhero Spider-man is also making an appearance on all platforms in Spider-man: Friend or Foe. PC gamers, on the other hand, are getting much love from budget titles to full blown role-playing games.
Project Gotham Racing 4. Two years have passed after the previous installment in the PGR series, and Project Gotham Racing 4 is finally coming with major improvements that Bizarre Creations worked hard for. Apart from a revamped career mode, revised Kudos system, new tracks and iconic vehicles, this entry introduces the dynamic weather system.
- Microsoft Xbox 360 – October 2, 2007
- US$ 59.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Bizarre Creations and Microsoft
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. Link’s next adventure following the events of Wind Waker, what producer Eiji Aonuma considers as the original Legend of Zelda‘s remake, is coming to the DS utilizing touch screen controls like we’ve never seen before. If you haven’t been keeping tabs on this title, you’re missing out.
- Nintendo DS – October 2, 2007
- US$ 34.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Nintendo
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As we enter October, Halo 3‘s groundbreaking launch finally passed, and it’s time for other big titles to shine. Will you be able to stay on your couch playing Slayer matches when The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is on shelves? Fine, so you can play that during breaks. How about Project Gotham Racing 4 or Enemy Territorry: Quake Wars? Can you resist high-speed racing or topnotch FPS action that don’t involve Spartans?
If those games don’t ring a bell, this week’s got other goodies to float your boat. The famous bandicoot is back in Crash of the Titans for a spin on various platforms, while EA Sports’ NBA Live ’08 go at it against 2K Sports‘ NBA 2K8 as both vye for hard court domination. Our favorite superhero Spider-man is also making an appearance on all platforms in Spider-man: Friend or Foe. PC gamers, on the other hand, are getting much love from budget titles to full blown role-playing games.
Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol. Take control of Chibi-Robo, a do-it-all robot that can do anything from fighting pollution to befriending other toys that give Happy Points. Through various minigames, players will embark on a mission to defeat Sergeant Smogglor and his minions by growing flowers, building park equipment, and making use of the squirter.
- Nintendo DS – October 2, 2007
- US$ 34.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Skip Ltd and Nintendo
Crash of the Titans. Crash Bandicoot is back, and so are the bad guys. Neo and Nina Cortex are spreading evil once more by enraging creatures on Crash’s island in an attempt to rule the world. Fortunately, with the help of Aku Aku, Crash can control these monsters to save the day.
- Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS – October 2, 2007
- US$ 49.99 (Xbox 360, Wii), US$ 29.99 (DS)
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Radical Entertainment, Amaze Entertainment (DS) and Sierra
Dave Mirra BMX Challenge. Start as an aspiring biker and rise to fame as you race in 12 different environments on one of 13 bikes. The game features Dave Mirra, who should be more than familiar to bike fans.
- Nintendo Wii – October 2, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Crave Entertainment
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. Take up arms as one of the Earth Defense Force (EDF) soldiers or choose to wreak havoc as a Strogg minion. Humans and aliens clash in this first-person shooter, leaving players five unique classes to choose from in each side. Use strategy and teamwork to gain an advantage in mission-based combat, where each individual is unique and crucial.
- PC – October 2, 2007
- US$ 49.99
- ESRB M (Mature)
- Splash Damage/id Software and Activision
Experiment 112. With access to ship intranets, 3D rotation cameras, light intensifiers, heat detectors, thermal vision and other high-tech surveillance equipment, the safety of Professor Lea Nichols is in your hands. She’s trapped, and it’s up to you to lead her out.
- PC – October 1, 2007
- Lexis Numerique and Dreamcatcher Interactive
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage. The latest entry to the FlatOut franchise promises death-defying races in fully destructible environments. Choose from 12 racing cars and push your driving skills to the limit in all-new racing modes.
- Microsoft Xbox 360 – October 2, 2007
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Bugbear Entertainment and Warner Bros. Interactive
Ghost in the Sheet. Take the role of a ghost under a sheet as you uncover secrets of the afterlife. Ghost in the Sheet promises high resolution graphics with detailed animations which help immerse the player in a gripping storyline.
- PC – October 2, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Tri Synergy
Holly Hobbie & Friends. As Holly, you’ll have to go through 14 exciting mini-games to join the “Hey Girls Club.” Design posters, join dance competitions, plan a sleepover party, sell lemonade, cook, dress up, go skating or biking and more to earn your place in the club.
- Nintendo DS – October 2, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- Frontline Studios and Majesco
Hot Pixel. Atari‘s hot PSP title puts you in the shoes of a skateboarder named Djon, who’ll face more than 200 colorful and quirky mini-games that should be familiar to fans of previous Atari games. Through the handheld’s online capabilities, new games can be downloaded for extended fun.
- Sony PSP – October 2, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- zSlide and Atari
Hot Wheels: Beat That! This version of the game promises hot Wii action in challenging real-world environments. Join up with friends in various multiplayer modes to prove who beats who in non-stop high-octane action.
- Nintendo Wii – October 1, 2007
- US$ 49.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Activision
Hour of Victory. Enter the ranks as an Army Ranger or British Commando in World War II depending on the style that suits you the most. Whether you’re a covert agent or a heavily armed grunt, the victory of your side is in your hands. Get behind the wheels of jeeps, the Opelblitz, Kubelwagon, Panzer, Tiger, T34 and Sherman Tanks along the way.
- PC – October 2, 2007
- US$ 49.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- nFusion and Midway Games
Hoyle Card Games 2008. This year’s installment is coming with 75 card games including Texas HoldÂ’em, Hearts, Bridge, Crazy Eights and many more. There’s also the Face Creator, which allows players to customize everything from facial features to clothes.
- PC – October 1, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Encore Software
Hoyle Casino 2008. The latest in the best-selling casino game of all time brings over 500 variations of 16 casino games. Set in Vegas, you’ll be sinking in hours of play time without going broke.
- PC – October 1, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Encore Software
Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games 2008. Now with 21 games including Hangman, Mahjong, Anagrams, Sudoku, Kakuro, Crosswords and a lot more, you’re sure to find excitement from traditional puzzle games.
- PC – October 1, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Encore Software
Loki: Heroes of Mythology. Be a Norse fighter, a fierce Greek warrior, a powerful Egyptian magician or an Aztec shaman as four mythologies collide in your quest to take down the Egyptian god Seth. You can also play co-op or get online for some PvP action.
- PC – October 2, 2007
- US$ 39.99
- ESRB M (Mature)
- Cyanide and Dreamcatcher
MLB Power Pros. 2K Sports is bringing the top-selling Major League Baseball (MLB) series by Konami to the west on the Wii. Aside from an original visual style that recreated MLB players as cartoon-like characters, pick-up-and-play gameplay mechanics and deep gameplay modes, the Wii version of this title also makes use of the Wii Remote for some batting action. Created Miis can join teams, or make a Mii team of their own.
- Nintendo Wii – October 3, 2007
- US$ 39.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Konami and 2K Sports
Master Jin Jin’s I.Q. Challenge. Test your reasoning, observation, intuition, analysis, and tenacity in ten different challenge types and 300 fun intelligence teasers. We’re not sure if this will up your IQ level a notch, but it sure sounds exciting.
- Nintendo DS – October 2, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Jack Of All Games
Monopoly 2008. Classic Monopoly gets all the bells and whistles of a video game, including cleverly animated tokens, bright 3D graphics, music, enhanced faster moving gameplay, and multiplayer mode that pits you against four friends or three computer opponents with advanced AI.
- PC – October 1, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Encore Software
NBA 2K8. This season, 2K Sports packed NBA 2K8 with the all-new Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Ballers also get to customize player free throws, dribble moves, and dunks. Together with signature shots from more popular NBA players, this entry to the long running series promises the most authentic NBA experience in the market.
- Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PS3 – October 2, 2007
- US$ 59.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Visual Concepts and 2K Sports
NBA Live 08. You gotta love ’em annuals from EA Sports, because NBA Live is back and better than ever. Quickstrike Ballhandling allows players to perform a full repertoire of ankle-breaking ball-handling moves just by using the right analog stick. NBA Live 08 is taking a shot on all platforms, so you might as well grab something.
- Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3, Sony PSP – October 1, 2007
- US$ 59.99 (Xbox 360, PS3), US$ 49.99 (Wii), US$ 39.99 (PSP)
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- EA Canada and EA Sports
Ninjabread Man. He looks yummy, but we all know he’s deadly. Coming to the Wii is Ninjabread Man, and he’s got ninja stars and a samurai sword to free Candy Land from the threat of Cup Cakes, Angry Bees and Jelly Monsters. Prepare to use the Wii Remote in a fun and interactive way when the ninja sneaks in.
- Nintendo Wii – October 2, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Data Design Interactive and Conspiracy Entertainment
Project Gotham Racing 4. Two years have passed after the previous installment in the PGR series, and Project Gotham Racing 4 is finally coming with major improvements that Bizarre Creations worked hard for. Apart from a revamped career mode, revised Kudos system, new tracks and iconic vehicles, this entry introduces the dynamic weather system.
- Microsoft Xbox 360 – October 2, 2007
- US$ 59.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Bizarre Creations and Microsoft
RACE 07 – The WTCC Game. From the long list of features RACE 07 offers, World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) fans will be happy to get their hands on over 300 cars in nine different racing classes. The game’s all-new damage system make wheels, nose sections, engine covers, and even wings fly upon impact. AI opponents are as real as they come, and you’re sure to feel the pressure as they tail you.
- PC – October 1, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- SimBin and Viva Media
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe. Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is swinging his way to multiple platforms as he battles bad guys like Doc Ock, Green Goblin, Venom and Sandman before turning them into allies. With two-player co-op included in the game, you and a friend can finally see your favorite super heroes fighting side by side with a super villain.
- Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, PC – October 2, 2007
- US$ 49.99 (Xbox 360, Wii) US$ 39.99 (PSP), US$ 29.99 (DS)
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Activision
Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow. One of the best PSP games last year from the Syphon Filter series is getting a sequel, featuring Gabe Logan in a new set of missions as he travels from the depths of the Indian Ocean to the deserts of the Middle East. Our super agent can use enemies as human shields, move 360 degrees underwater (oh snap!), and carry new weapons.
- Sony PSP – October 2, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Sony Bend and Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA)
The Chosen – Well of Souls. Marcus Dominus Ingens discovered the secret of immortality, and he’s using the power of evil to keep it to himself. It’s the 19th century, and it’s up to you to choose from three distinct characters and battle armies of demons, werewolves, zombies, vampires and devils to save the world. Don’t worry, because you’ve got 200 different types of armour, weapons and magic items at your disposal.
- PC – October 1, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Rebelmind and Meridian4
The Leged of Spyro: The Eternal Night. The second installment in our favorite purple dragon’s trilogy puts Spyro against the Ape King to end the age of darkness. New breath attacks, elemental melee moves, and fury attacks make up the player’s expanded arsenal that should help in epic boss battles to come.
- Nintendo DS – October 2, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Amaze Entertainment and Sierra
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. Link’s next adventure following the events of Wind Waker, what producer Eiji Aonuma considers as the original Legend of Zelda‘s remake, is coming to the DS utilizing touch screen controls like we’ve never seen before. If you haven’t been keeping tabs on this title, you’re missing out.
- Nintendo DS – October 2, 2007
- US$ 34.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Nintendo
Twelvesky. Korea’s biggest oriental fantasy MMORPG is going worldwide. Featuring the “endless massive battle system,” players can jump into PvP at ease and engage in “dog-eat-dog” battle. For adults, the game offers stripping and gambling systems.
- PC – October 1, 2007
- Gigassoft
Buy: [Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol]
Buy: [Crash of the Titans (Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS)]
Buy: [Dave Mirra BMX Challenge]
Buy: [Enemy Territory: Quake Wars]
Buy: [Experiment 112]
Buy: [FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage]
Buy: [Holly Hobbie & Friends]
Buy: [Hot Pixel]
Buy: [Hot Wheels: Beat That!]
Buy: [Hour of Victory]
Buy: [Hoyle Card Games 2008]
Buy: [Hoyle Casino 2008]
Buy: [Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games 2008]
Buy: [MLB Power Pros]
Buy: [Monopoly 2008]
Buy: [NBA 2K8 (Xbox 360 and Sony PS3)]
Buy: [NBA Live 08 (Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP)]
Buy: [Ninjabread Man]
Buy: [Project Gotham Racing 4]
Buy: [RACE 07 – The WTCC Game]
Buy: [Spider-Man: Friend or Foe (Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PC)]
Buy: [Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow]
Buy: [The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]
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