On Shelves This Week: September 16 to September 22, 2007
This week on shelves, we’ve got another plentiful supply of nice releases that we can sink our teeth on. The PC and the Nintendo DS are getting the bulk of fresh launches, but the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Sony PlayStation 3 titles are making up with quality games such as Eternal Sonata and Stranglehold respectively.
The Nintendo Wii also has a new fill of quirky but fun titles that the young and the young at heart will be happy to tinker with. Overall, it’s another good week for the industry so get ready to bust out that wallet and empty to on the cashiers.
Coded Arms Contagion. Konami‘s explosive sequel to Coded Arms is here and it’s set in a VR world of a military training program. Randomly generated levels and square rooms are gone to give way to a heavier emphasis on story over action.
- Sony PSP – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Konami
Eternal Sonata. Looking for that big RPG on the Xbox 360? Wait no more because Eternal Sonata is dropping in on the 17th of September. Destiny, deception and courage all come to play in this highly-anticipated tale of good versus evil.
- Xbox 360 – September 17, 2007
- US$ 59.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Namco Bandai
Stranglehold. Both the Sony PlayStation 3 and PC platforms are finally getting its taste of John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat’s bullet-riddled blast Stranglehold. Based on the movie Hardboiled, you’ll walk the tough streets of Hong Kong and Chicago to rough up the bad guys with some well-deserved police brutality.
- PlayStation 3, PC– September 18, 2007
- US$ 59.99 (PS3), US$ 49.99 (PC)
- ESRB M (Mature)
- Midway Games
The rest of this week’s line-up comes after the jump!
Buy: [Coded Arms: Contagion]
Buy: [Eternal Sonata]
Buy: [Stranglehold]
This week on shelves, we’ve got another plentiful supply of nice releases that we can sink our teeth on. The PC and the Nintendo DS are getting the bulk of fresh launches, but the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Sony PlayStation 3 titles are making up with quality games such as Eternal Sonata and Stranglehold respectively.
The Nintendo Wii also has a new fill of quirky but fun titles that the young and the young at heart will be happy to tinker with. Overall, it’s another good week for the industry so get ready to bust out that wallet and empty to on the cashiers.
Agatha Christie: Double Murder Mystery Pack. Embark on a hunt for clues to solve a gruesome case that will lead you into the unknown. Use your wit to analyze scenes and clues in order to find the chilling truth behind your plight.
- PC – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- DreamCatcher Interactive
Anubis II. A Pharaohs’ Curse has plunged the land of Egypt into darkness and horrors are threatening to tear the great civilization apart. You play the role of Anubis, the Guardian of the Underworld in a quest to find the Golden Pyramids of Power in order to combat the menace. Use the Wiimote and Nunchuk to control the action so that peace and prosperity may reign again.
- Nintendo Wii – September 18, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Tommo
Backyard Basketball. If you want some hoops action on the Nintendo DS but Mario Hoops doesn’t cut your craving, perhaps Backyard Basketball by Atari is for you. Featuring light-hearted, kiddie-fied moves, with unadulterated authenticity, Backyard Basketball just might be your kind of ballgame.
- Nintendo DS – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Atari
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII. Fly high in vintage aircraft over the skies of a war-torn Europe ravaged by Adolf Hitler’s war machine. Your mission is to seek and destroy Nazi weapons research facilities before they complete preparations to create the world’s first atomic bomb.
Campus. Whether you missed out on your school life or you’re just reminiscing the old days, Topware Interactive’s Campus will cater to your heart’s desires. Revisit the halls of the academe without having to take on tough exams and term papers, all the while enjoying the experience by hanging out with the boys or livin’ it up with the babes.
- PC – September 22, 2007
- US$ 39.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Topware Interactive
Coded Arms Contagion. Konami‘s explosive sequel to Coded Arms is here and it’s set in a VR world of a military training program. Randomly generated levels and square rooms are gone to give way to a heavier emphasis on story over action.
- Sony PSP – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Konami
Cosmic Family. Ubisoft is targeting pre-schoolers and younger kids with a new, light-hearted and educational title called Cosmic Family. Once again, motion-controls are setting the theme for information and entertainment’s integration.
- Nintendo Wii – September 18, 2007
- US$ 49.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Ubisoft
Death to Spies. Set in World War II, Death to Spies revolves around your character in a third-person shooter backdrop. You take on the role of a commander for SMERSH, Russia’s elite counter-intelligence unit tasked to weed out the moles in the ranks of the Red Army.
- PC – September 18, 2007
- US$ 39.99
- Atari
Digimon World Dawn / Digimon World Dusk. A parallel double-release, Digimon World Dusk and Dawn are told in the eyes of each of the two rivaling factions in the story. There are over 400 monsters to collect and all of them will have unique uses in the battlefield. A turn-based combat system is employed to provide a high-intensity chess match.
- Nintendo DS – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- Namco Bandai
Fantasy Wars. If you like getting all tactical with humans, Orcs, elves, and Dwarves but are getting weary of RTS game mechanics, maybe turn-based action will rock your boat. Fantasy Wars delivers exactly that in either single player campaigns or multiplayer square-offs.
- PC – September 18, 2007
- US$ 39.99
- Atari
Eternal Sonata. Looking for that big RPG on the Xbox 360? Wait no more because Eternal Sonata is dropping in on the 17th of September. Destiny, deception and courage all come to play in this highly-anticipated tale of good versus evil.
- Xbox 360 – September 17, 2007
- US$ 59.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Namco Bandai
Fishing Master. The Nintendo Wii is about to find yet another use for its cool Wiimote as Fishing Master hits this week. Bait, cast, hook, and reel the big ones in and let them feel the warmth of your frying pan’s love.
- Nintendo Wii – September 18, 2007
- US$ 39.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Konami
Jewel Quest: Expeditions. In this puzzle game for the DS, you can strike it reach across locales by showing off quick thinking and combination skills. If you thought tile swapping is a bore, you’re about to be disproved.
- Nintendo DS – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Activision
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights. Whatever platform you may own, there’s a fat chance that Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights will find its way to you sometime soon. With nice graphics and deeper-than-ever customization features, this is a speedster that shouldn’t be missed
- Xbox 360, Nintendo DS – September 17, 2007
- US$ 59.99 (Xbox 360), US$ 29.99 (Nintendo DS)
- ESRB T (Teen)
- THQ
Master Jin Jin’s IQ Challenge. How smart do you think you are? Now you can find out without having to take boring IQ exams on paper. Take on a variety of brain power challenges which will push your wits to their limits.
- Nintendo DS – September 18, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Jack of All Games
Mercury Meltdown Revolution. Who knew that controlling a glob of mercury to solve puzzles could be so fun? With the use of a Wiimote, it is. Set in a world of quirky sci-fi machines, Mercury Meltdown will have you mixing and matching toys to advance to ever0 toughening puzzles.
- Nintendo Wii – September 18, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Ignition Entertainment
MySims. If you’ve ever wanted to shape an entire community in your image and likeness, MySims will give you a canvas for your upcoming work of art. You’ll move into a depressed town which you’ll be able to transform with some will and creativity. Soon enough, you’ll have a bustling heartland complete with flower shops, restaurants, gyms and many more.
- Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99 (DS), US$ 49.99 (Wii)
- Electronic Arts
Namco Museum DS. Revisit the dawn of gaming on your Nintendo DS as Namco takes you on a cruise of its early titles with Namco Museum DS. Featured in this treasure box of classics are old arcade hits Pac-Man, Pac-Man VS, Galaga, Xevious, Dig Dug II, Galaxian, Mappy, and The Tower of Druaga.
- Nintendo DS – September 18, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Namco Bandai
Nancy Drew: Deadly Secret of Olde World Park. Take on the role of Edward Stratemayer’s fictional heroine detective as she investigates a ghastly trail of clues which seem to point to an even more dangerous end. Use your wits and your touch-screen controls to solve cases in this Nintendo DS thriller.
- Nintendo DS – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Majesco Entertainment
Puppy Luv: Spa & Resort. Everyone loves puppies, and in this Activision offering, you can love yours with style as you take it on spas and resorts which will have the critter bouncing with joy.
- Nintendo DS – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Activision
Sonic Rush Adventure. The old-school look of Sonic’s golden age returns to the Nintendo DS with Sonic Rush Adventure. You’ll journey through seven islands battling nasty pirates in frenetic platforming action to save the day.
- Nintendo DS – September 18, 2007
- US$ 29.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Sega of America
Stranglehold. Both the Sony PlayStation 3 and PC platforms are finally getting its taste of John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat’s bullet-riddled blast Stranglehold. Based on the movie Hardboiled, you’ll walk the tough streets of Hong Kong and Chicago to rough up the bad guys with some well-deserved police brutality.
- PlayStation 3, PC– September 18, 2007
- US$ 59.99 (PS3), US$ 49.99 (PC)
- ESRB M (Mature)
- Midway Games
Stuntman: Ignition. Learn what it’s like to be a stunt double for a movie set who does all the dangerous things that pompous actors are too scared of. Ride a bike across an exploding volcano among other death-defying missions to make a good movie and a decent living.
- PlayStation 3 – September 17, 2007
- US$ 59.99
- ESRB T (teen)
- THQ
Super Collapse 3. The Sony PlayStation Portable is set to receive a new head-scratching puzzle game in Super Collapse 3. This game is reminiscent of other puzzle titles like Tetris and SameGame with their elements combined. In this iteration, new mechanics and power-ups are in store to breathe new life and excitement.
- PSP – September 18, 2007
- US$ 19.99
- ESRB E (Everyone)
- Mumbo Jumbo
Warriors Orochi. The Serpent King has descended from the skies, shattering time and space to find the greatest warriors in all of ancient Japan and China to test his power. Unfazed, the warriors strike back, making for one hell of a rumble that Oriental history shall never forget.
- Xbox 360 – September 18, 2007
- US$ 49.99
- ESRB T (Teen)
- Koei
World in Conflict. A dark alternate ending to the Cold War is presented in this action-RTS by Sierra Entertainment. Instead of collapsing, the Soviet Union invade Europe in 1889. The Western Allies respond, but the Red Army opens up another front and takes the American homeland by surprise. It’s your mission to liberate cities and stop the communist movement before all is lost.
- PC – September 18, 2007
- US$ 49.99
- Sierra Entertainment
Buy: [Agatha Christie: Double Murder Mystery Pack]
Buy: [Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII]
Buy: [Coded Arms: Contagion]
Buy: [Digimon World: Dawn]
Buy: [Digimon World: Dusk]
Buy: [Eternal Sonata]
Buy: [Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights]
Buy: [Mercury Meltdown Revolution]
Buy: [MySims (Wii)]
Buy: [MySims (DS)]
Buy: [Stranglehold]
Buy: [Stuntman: Ignition]
Buy: [Warriors Orochi]
Buy: [World in Conflict]
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