On Shelves This Week: August 30 - September 5, 2009 |
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We've got an even spread of game releases for this week's batch of On Shelves games, including a couple of downloadable ones. Big for handhelds this week would be Capcom's and Namco Bandai's brawler offerings on the PSP, Fate/Unlimited Codes (available via PSN) and Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny, respectively.
Get ready to make more rockin' music too with the release of Guitar Hero 5 across all platforms, as well as a couple more casual games to stave off that boredom. Ready? Get rollin. Full list of game releases this week below.
Champions Online - This MMO features The Champions, a group of superheroes tasked to protect the Millennium City. Out to launch their crusade for peace, security and justice, they're calling for more allies to defend the city against evildoers. It features a wide variety of character options, ensuring that total customization, as well as real-time combat and the graphically detailed Champions universe.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Commander's Challenge - With 50 unique challenges, there ought to be at least one that you pass with flying colors. But let's not limit ourselves to just one. After all, that will be such an embarrassment given that you have been chosen as a member of one of the most elite armies, taking on the toughest commanders.- Xbox 360, PS3 - August 31, 2009
- ESRB Teen
- Electronic Arts
Cruise Ship Vacation Games - It's the ultimate cruise vacation fun you'll have, with many game offerings, such as Casino games, 10 mini0games, and more.- Wii -September 1, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$ 19.99
- Activision
Defense Grid: The Awakening - Yes, it's a tower defense game, this one specifically designed for the Xbox Live Arcade. Up to four players are given the opportunity to hack, slash and smash their way through the lush, hand-drawn landscapes of up to 20 defense environments.- Xbox 360 (XBLA) - September 2, 2009
- ESRB Everyone 10+
- Hidden Path Entertainment
Emergency Room: Real Life Rescues
- And here we've got another medical-simulation game for the DS. If
saving lives inside the emergency room is not your cup of tea, then
maybe ambulance-action is what suits you more. Be the first on the
scene as a paramedic and stabilize the patient until you reach the
hospital. They better be not DOA. (This one's weird. It's been on Shelves for three weeks now).- DS - August 31, 2009
- ESRB
- US$ 22.99
- Legacy Interactive
Fate/Unlimited Codes - The visual novel graces the PSP with this game version of Fate/Stay Night. Visit Japan and its local towns as seven pairs of Masters and Servants compete for the Holy Grail, possession of which will grant them any wish. It's a brawlfest at its finest, definitely.- PSP (PSN) - September 3, 2009
- ESRB Teen
- Capcom
Gears of War 2 GoTY Edition - The GoTY Edition will be carrying ALL of the downloadable content previously offered for the game. They've got that all that covered with "The All Fronts Collection," which adds 19 maps, and the "Road to Run," which provides for the extra campaign scene.- Xbox 360 - September 1, 2009
- ESRB Mature
- US$ 36.99
- Microsoft
Guitar Hero 5 - More rockin' and rollin' are coming your way from Activision for their newest music simulating game, Guitar Hero 5.- Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2 - September 1, 2009
- ESRB Teen
- Activision
Luxor - Puzzle action in a fast-paced environment leads you to confront the goddess Isis out to annihilate Ancient Egypt and its famous mystical lands. Colored spheres sure are pretty, but they're deadly, and it's up to you to make sure that they do not succeed in overwhelming the palaces, fields and skies of Egypt by shooting at them.- iPhone - August 31, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- Mumbo Jumbo
Mini Ninjas - He may be small but he's got the moves. Hiro, the ninja, will bring you to an awesome ninja adventure as you train to battle a magical army of an evil Samurai. Learn Kuji and use them well and you just might find yourself strong and able enough to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai in his Fortress of Doom.- Xbox 360 (XBL), PS3, Wii, DS, PC - September 1, 2009
- ESRB Everyone 10+
- Eidos Interactive
Muramasa: The Demon Blade - It's the Genroku era and the place is ruled by the skilled shogun Tsunayoshi Tokogawa. It is, however, not a time of peace, and Tokogawa's greed for power is only getting stronger. He is after the Demon Blade, and it is up to you to make sure he does not lay his hands on it.- Wii - September 3, 2009
- ESRB Teen
- US$ 46.99
- Ignition Entertainment
NBA 2K10: Draft Combine - It's a DL title, alright, which allows fans to custom-create their favorite players down to the smallest detail. Begin their careers on-court and experience what it's like to go through the Draft process.- PS3 - September 3, 2009
- ESRB Everyone
- US$
- 2K Sports
Pinball Hall of Fame - The Williams Collection - Perfect for that "whiling-away-the-time" moments, this version of the classic pinball game graces your modern consoles with its old school entertainment.
Section 8 - You're a part of the super elite squad, who, oddly, has this fascination with suicide missions no other army infantry would dare take.
Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny - challenging single-player modes, head-to-head multiplayer and gorgeous visuals are what awaits any fighting game fan in this offering from Namco Bandai.- PSP - September 1, 2009
- ESRB
- US$ 38.99
- Namco Bandai
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Comments [refresh]
Soul Calibur BD is already out!? Damn, gonna have to get that.
Might get Gears2 goty too... as I dun have the second one yet.
gonna check reviews for mini ninjas and section 8 before I look any further into them/