On Shelves This Week: August 27-September 2, 2007

Posted Aug 27, 2007 at 3:28PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: Chow Yun-Fat, ESRB, John Woo, Nobuo Uematsu, PGA, Tiger Woods

Hot off the big BioShock launch last week, more great games are coming to stores this week. Particularly eye-catching is that wham-banger Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. There's also a new Naruto game coming out on the PSP, and Stranglehold will smash in to the PC and Xbox 360 scenes.

Fighting games, racing titles and sports sims, as well as casual puzzle games are also in the mix. There's something for everyone, so dig in:

Blue Dragon. The Xbox 360 is getting one of the year's most anticipated RPG offerings. Behind this title are luminaries Hironobu Sakaguchi for the game's design, Akira Toriyama for the character design and Nobuo Uematsu for the musical score. Play as a boy named Shu who sets out on an epic journey with friends that will enchant you for hours on end.

Xbox 360- August 28
US$ 59.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Microsoft

Brunswick Pro Bowling. Play with authentic Brunswick gear and work your way to the top of the standings. Real time lane changes happen in between events, so get your head in the game if you're hoping for strikes all the time.

Wii, PSP- August 28, 2007
US$ 39.99
ESRB E )Everyone)
Crave Entertainment

Carnival Games. As you may guess from the game's title, Carnival Games is a collection of short games seen in most carnivals. Using the Wiimote, the experience is better simulated for family fun.

Wii- August 27, 2007
US$ 39.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Take-Two Interactive

Dynasty Warriors Gundam. The fate of an entire planet is at stake in a war that takes place amongst the stars. Gear up and climb aboard a Mobile Suit to take on a horde of enemies waiting to turn you into space dust with laser cannons, rockets and thermal blades. It's non-stop mecha action at its finest.

PS3, Xbox 360- August 28, 2007
US$ 59.99
ESRB T (Teen)
KOEI

Garfield's Nightmare. The lazy cat has eaten a bit too may lasagna servings and has dozen off to a deep sleep. He then starts a horrible nightmare where he finds himself in a haunted castle. The only way out is by finding the pieces of his alarm clock in the real world and waking him up.

DS- August 28, 2007
ESRB E (Everyone)
The Game Factory

Guild Wars: Eye of the North. The Guild Wars universe is set to welcome two new races as well as new locales and items to their realm. Encounter the mysterious Asura who can conjure powerful magic spells and the hardy Norn who find their kicks in tests of physical abilities. Get ready to start new obsessions with this chapter of one of the most popular MMORPGs ever.

PC- August 28, 2007
US$ 39.99
ESRB T (Teen)
NCSoft

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core. Slashing never gets old, and a Wiimote will give it some new life. Guilty Gear XX features all your favorite warriors in another chapter in this epic fighting game franchise. New characters and mechanics are in store for you, so watch out.

August 31, 2007
ESRB RP (Rating Pending)
Aksyss Games

I Spy Funhouse. The fun never stops in this new adventure from Activision. Wits and dexterity of those who dare enter the fun house will be challenged by this one.

DS- August 27, 2007
US$ 19.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Activision

Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms. Think you've conquered the world? Think again! New factions from the New World have risen to arms and they all want to kick your conqueror hide out off America. New maps and campaigns also abound in this explosive expansion to one of the best RTS games to date.

PC- August 28, 2007
US$ 29.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Sega

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. The latest sequel to one of the most decorated game franchises of all time is due out tomorrow, exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. Samus is back and this time, the Wii Nunchuk is her toy of choice. Old moves and new weapons converge to create a new mind-blowing experience for the genre.

Wii- August 27, 2007
US$ 49.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Nintendo

Monster Hunter Freedom 2. Monster Hunter Freedom 2 makes its US debut afterits success in Japan. New items and monsters have been made available to give fans the new spice that they crave for in this action franchise.

PSP- August 28, 2007
US$ 39.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Capcom

MotoGP '07. Motorbike fans will be glad to know that THQ is launching the next-gen iteration of its popular MotoGP series. Authentic teams, tracks, riders and 800cc bikes are yours for the taking when you get a copy of the latest installment.

August 27, 2007
US$ 59.99
ESRB T (Teen)
THQ

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes. The fun-loving ninja is back with 19 other playable characters for another frenetic fighting game on the PSP. Three-on-three battles along with wireless multiplayer action as well as a fun single player campaign take center stage. A new feature, the Ultimate Hokage, allows you to create custom-built ninja squads for maximum efficiency.

PSP- August 28, 2007
US$ 39.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Namco Bandai Games America

NHRA: Countdown to the Championship. Valuesoft is offering high-octane fun at a very affordable price with this new racing sim. Players can choose real-life cars and try to outperform each other on the tracks. Get ready to burn rubber because this one's closing in fast.

PSP- August 27, 2007
US$ 19.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Valuesoft

Pet Alien. Earth boy Tommy makes friends with a group of cute and friendly aliens. Tommy, however, is abducted by the evil Robotix and now, it's time for the critters to rescue him. The DS is set for a kiddie adventure that will spell hours of fun.

DS- August 28, 2007
US$ 19.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
American Game Factory

Professional Fisherman's Tour: Northern Hemisphere. Got what it takes to reel the big ones in like the pros? Now you can find out with this angler sim. Touch Screen and Rumble Features have been used for the most realistic experience possible on the DS.

DS- August 28, 2007
US$ 19.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Tommo

Stranglehold. John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat team up to create a gritty, next-gen action game inspired by the 90's movie "Hard Boiled." Set in a Hong Kong backdrop, you'll bust up the bad guys in interactive environments which you can use to gain an edge in battle. It's a bullet-riddled blast Chinese style.

Xbox 360- August 27, 2007
US$ 59.99 (With bonus), US$ 69.99 (Collector's Edition with Bonus)
ESRB RP (Rating Pending)
Midway Games

Stuntman Ignition. Play the role of a stunt double doing all the hurtful stuff that the pompous lead actor won't dare touch with a 10-foot pole. Motor through a volcano and other dangerous spots to earn a living in this THQ thriller.

Xbox 360- August 28, 2007
US$ 59.99
ESRB RP )Rating Pending)
THQ

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08. Fore! Ready up that bag, cart and caddie because the world's best golfer will be in the house. Tiger Woods and other stars of the sport will mix it up to see who's the real champion of champions.

PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, DS, PC
US$ 59.99 (PS3, Xbox 360, US$ 49.99 (Wii), US$ 39.99 (PSP,PC), US$ 29.99 (DS)
ESRB E )Everyone)
EA Sports and EA

Turn It Around. Majesco has another offering that will delight casual gaming fans across the planet. This title has tons of fun packed into a plethora of mini games that will challenge your wits and use the Touch Screen.

DS- August 28, 2007
US$ 19.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Majesco

Undercover: Operation Wintersun. World War II is raging and Hitler's Third Reich is trying to build the first nuclear weapon in history. Your job is to infiltrate the enemy's ranks and stop them from accomplishing their diabolical goal. Don't trust anyone because the moment you do, you become a sitting duck and a future guest of the Nazi furnace.

PC- August 28, 2007
ESRB RP (Rating Pending)
Lighthouse Interactive Software

Warhawk. Get the feel of the winds of war under your wings as you engage enemy fighters in hundreds of battles to save your homeland. Customize your aircraft and be able to fight in the ground if you choose for the total white-knuckle experience. This one's online only, so be sure you have a nice connection.

PlayStation 3- August 28, 2007
US$ 59.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Sony Computer Entertainment

*Originally posted at 7:17AM on August 26, 2007

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by Holy - 2007-08-26 19:44

� Smokes...

I am getting 4 games...

Dynasty Warriors Gundam - 360 or PS3 whichever my bro prefers.

Warhawk - PS3

Metriod Prime Corruption - Wii

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 - PSP

Stranglehold will be last on my list if I didn't get the DW: Gundam for 360...

Things are gonna get really busy soon...

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by Jesus Man - 2007-08-26 21:32

� CS for the PSP

I just created a petition to get Valve Software to

create a Counter-Strike game for the PSP.

http://www.petitiononline.com/06031976/petition.html

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by SnYpEr WoLf - 2007-08-27 02:25

� Wrong release date

The Real release date for Warhawk is August 30th Change that...Its ven on the Playstation Store. :)

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by Thabor - 2007-08-27 04:00

� Well..

I'm sure the 30th is correct for the download. 28th could easily be correct for the retail (disc + headset) version.

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by no - 2007-08-27 04:10

� no

cs on psp? are kidding me?

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by Keith K - 2007-08-27 10:33

� That's UK

Warhawk was postponed to the 30th on PSN in the UK only. It will still be there tomorrow for the rest of us.

Where is Dead Head Fred? That should be out tomorrow too...

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by fearevil19 - 2007-08-27 11:22

� cool

i think it would be cool to cs on my psp, but at the same impossible

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by finally - 2007-08-27 11:52

� i've been waiting

warhawk is the first game out of a list of ps3 titles that are must haves for me. I think February of 08 is when the next batch of must haves are due out. I need to start saving.

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by . - 2007-08-27 11:55

� Yeah

Gonna have to go with "no" on this, CS on PSP? No, just no. The PSP would be just about the worst console for a CS release, but good like with that.

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by . - 2007-08-27 12:02

� scuse me

Good LUCK with that

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by MT - 2007-08-27 12:16

� Cool!

I'm downloading the new metroid as i type this lol.

Early leak.

Do you guys also download games?

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by shawtylean - 2007-08-27 15:19

� ..

i like m3c it is rlly grate. I think joe rogan should play as samus in the movie.

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by fran - 2007-08-27 15:23

� correct

It is going to be a gooday m8. Rammmmone

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by WrngNgga2fakwif - 2007-08-27 16:24

� Check it cummin frum tha UK Check it

lease date is fine actin all blind cuz it shines not all ho's are dimes but i rock the dames that give get good blow oh no I just dont know where to go I think warhawk is going to be aight and the release date is tight so dont hate dont bite buy the game stop the fights stop the wars free the hawk let the playstation store whore when it comes out to selfs at your local stores get a job dont rob play this game fill the frame i cant get inside of chain now im locked out coming back in where should I begin?

Osssh at.... warhawk

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by mionko - 2007-08-27 16:32

� metroid is awesome

metroid rocks the nextgen pool of games, its sooo fun. I can go on and on about this game but i rather be playing it right now haha.

Nintend Wii (said in a west side sort of tone)

Chuch.

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by spicyhamster - 2007-08-27 18:09

� ummm

"Nintend Wii (said in a west side sort of tone)

Chuch." --mionko

no.

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