On Shelves This Week: October 8 to October 14, 2007

Posted Oct 8, 2007 at 2:27PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Magazines, News Tags: Agatha Christie, Arctic, ESRB, The Adventure Company

We're getting right into the thick of things as we head into the holiday season, and the good times just keep rolling with big releases every week. Last week we saw The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass lead the launch charge, but this week's mood is a bit different as the Sony PlayStation Portable and the PC are piling up some good titles.

This week's offerings have a healthy host of action, RPG, sports, and puzzle games. We'll be seeing that Japanese prospect of a game as Folklore debuts on the Sony PlayStation 3, while the PSP also has some magic to share with Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. Valve Software is offering up The Orange Box, while EA Sports and Sony are introducing FIFA 08 and NBA 08 respectively. There's a lot more in store so dig in!

Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun. Take on the role of respected detective Hercule Pairot once more as he investigates how a millionaire winds up with a fake diamond in his hands. You'll be in an exclusive island resort for society's upper echelon looking for clues and breaking down alibis to determine the identity of the wolves among the sheep.

PC - October 8, 2007
US$ 29.99
ESRB T (Teen)
The Adventure Company

Arctic Tale. You think it's tough to be a man with a wife who just gave birth? Think again. This game lets you know how it is to be a polar bear who has a wife who just delivered a cub and is weak from the labor. As a proud new dad, you'll have to perform the duties of a mom and a dad all at once. If your young one dies, your game is over so step it up, daddy bear!

Nintendo DS - October 8, 2007
US$ 19.99
ESRB RP (Rating Pending)
Destination Software

Bleach: Shattered Blade. The popular anime and manga series gets another game, this time on the Nintendo Wii game console. Featuring 82 characters that fans will immediately recognize, the game will have users hacking and stabbing to their hearts' delight with the Wiimote.

Wii - October 8, 2007
US$ 49.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Sega of America

Bleach: The Blade of Fate. Looking for a fighting game that will maximize the capabilities of your Nintendo DS? This one just might do the trick. With the whole Bleach cast at your disposal, you can duke it out with friends in a four-player melee. The action happens on both screens of the DS, with the innovative ability to cast status effects that will change the dynamics of battles.

Nintendo DS - October 9, 2007
US$ 29.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Sega of America

Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey. The lovely princesses of Disney are back and they're all set for another adventure on the Nintendo Wii. Wield the Wii Remote and let the magic begin for another wholesome journey that the entire family can enjoy.

Nintendo Wii - October 8, 2007
US$ 39.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Disney Interactive Studios

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. Want some racing fun with a wacky twist? DK and his friends are going to deliver just that. Replacing the supposed Bongo drums, the Wiimote demands that it be shaked by players on different directions in order to steer their vehicles. Familiar locales, power-ups, and that classic DK series attitude warrant barrels of fun here.

Wii - October 8, 2007
US$ 49.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Nintendo of America

FIFA Soccer 08. Electronic Arts finally releases the latest iteration of its extremely popular football franchise. It's headed for a wide cross-platform launch to bring deep gameplay and great visuals to handhelds, consoles and the PC.

October 9, 2007 - Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC, Xbox 360
US$ 29.99 (DS), US$ 39.99 (PSP), US$ 39.99 (PC), US$ 49.99 (Wii), US$ 59.99 (Xbox 360), US$ 59.99 (PS3)
ESRB E (Everyone)
EA Sports

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. Square Enix's classic tactical RPG from a decade ago returns aboard the Sony PlayStation Portable with several enhancements. Characters will now be fully voiced in the anime cut scenes and two new classes have been added in the form of the Dark Knight and the Onion Knight. Re-live the tale of righteousness and betrayal as an ancient blood feud awakens a greater evil in the land of Ivalice.

PlayStation Portable- October 9, 2007
US$ 39.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Square Enix

Flipper Critters. Pinball lives on in the Nintendo DS with this new Ignition release. With locales ranging from mountains, castles, towns and right down to the moon, players are bound to have big fun. Add to that all the classic elements of pinball such as jackpots and sinkholes and you've got a game that will keep you occupied while you're on the go.

Nintendo DS - October 9, 2007
US$ 19.99
ESRB E (everyone)
Ignition Entertainment

Folklore. What do you do when you receive a letter from the dead? Will you get drawn into a mysterious town called Doolin just like this game's protagonists? Encounter mysterious creatures, fairies and monsters which could help you unravel the mystery behind the bizarre happenings in this brand new Sony PlayStation 3 exclusive.

PlayStation 3 - October 12, 2007
US$ 59.99
ESRB T
Sony Computer Entertainment

Holly Hobbie & Friends. Inspired by the popular Holly Hobbie books of decades past, this new DS release from Majesco will have the young and the young at heart meeting friends, going to school and doing easy homework. Everything's interactive, so don't hesitate to explore!

Nintendo DS- October 8, 2007
US$ 29.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Majesco Games

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights. You've probably learned a lot about professional racing through the years, but do you have a working knowledge on how the world of street racing works? This new speedster from THQ will have you acquainted with the unorthodox sport by pitting you in real cars on real locales. Rise through the ranks and perform with the absolute best that the open freeways have to offer.

PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation Portable - October 8, 2007
US$ 59.99 (PS3), US$ 39.99 (PSP)
ESRB T (Teen)
THQ

Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal. The Nintendo Wii and he Microsoft Xbox 360 are about to get rocked by Bugs, Daffy and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang with their latest video game adventure. Revisit classic locations from the timeless series with seven playable characters participating in action, puzzle and vehicle-based segments. This generation of gamers will find out what rocked their mom and dads met The Simpsons and South Park.

Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360- October 9, 2007
US$ 39.99 (Wii), US$ 39.99 (Xbox 360)
ESRB E )Everyone)
Warner Interactive Studios

Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck. The Nintendo DS is getting its share of fun with Daffy Duck's latest game. The objective here is simple: Keep beating the naughty fowl in various mini-games to make him blow his top. It's classic Looney Tunes comedy with an interactive twist.

Nintendo DS- October 9, 2007
US$ 29.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Warner Interactive Studios

NBA 08. Sony brings Sony PSP owners some fresh hoops action designed for gamers on the go. In addition to the traditional basketball game modes, quick, carnival-style mini-games are there such as Block-a-Shot, Alley-oop and Fast Break. The rosters are fully updated, and the gameplay is as realistic as it gets with the PSP's technology.

Sony PSP- October 12, 2007
US$ 39.99
ESRB RP (Rating Pendin)
Sony Computer Entertainment America

Nancy Drew: Legend of Crystal Skull. Take the popular detective tales on the PC and unravel the mysteries of Crystal Skull. Search for clues and examine crime scenes to shed light into the unknown.

PC- October 8, 2007
US$ 19.99
ESRB Everyone
Take-Two Interactive

Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer. Be transported to the events that happened shortly after the original Neverwinter tale and find yourself awakening deep beneath the earth surrounded by evil creatures of fearsome shapes and forms. All the elements, equipment and spells of the popular PC RPG are back along with cool additions to make your quest a much more rewarding one.

PC- October 9, 2007
US$ 29.99
ESRB RP (Rating Pending)
Atari

Sega Rally Revo. Sega is bringing fender-bending racing so realistic that you can smell the off-road dirt. The proprietary graphics and physics literally allows you to etch your marks on the tracks with interactive terrain. A wide selection of cars and various play modes round up the hot features in this next-generation racer.

PC, PS3, Xbox 360, PSP - October 9, 2007
US$ 59.99 (PS3), US$ 59.99 (Xbox 360), US$ 39.99 (PC), US$ 39.99 (PSP)
ESRB E (Everyone)
Sega of America

Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. As a group of ragtag operatives formed by Han Solo to fight the Galactic Empire, you must plunge deep into the heart of enemy strongholds to take out targets vital to Darth Vader's plans. This won't be a cakewalk as various mission types are in store for you in locations such as the Valley of the Sith to deep space vehicle combat. May the force be with you!

PC- October 9, 2007
US$ 39.99
ESRB T (Teen)
LucasArts

The Cheetah Girls: Pop Star Sensations. Ever wondered what it's like to live the pop princess life? Wonder no more as Disney brings you its "cheetah-licios" protagonists from the Disney Channel aboard the Nintendo DS. The touch-screen, stylus and microphone will all be put to good use so that you can sing and dance along for the total high-life experience.

Nintendo DS- October 9, 2007
US$ 29.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Disney Interactive

The Chosen. The European game has taken its time getting to the U.S., but now that it's here, The Chosen is ready for some serious adventure gaming on the PC.

PC- October
US$ 19.99
ESRB RP (Rating Pending)
Got Game Entertainment

The Orange Box. The Orange Box. This is the motherload of Valve's shooting games as Half-Life 2's two episodes, the new spin-off Portal and Team Fortress 2 are all packed in. Battle through the single player and online modes and pump everything that moves full of lead.

Xbox 360, PC- October 10, 2007
US$ 54.99 (Xbox 360), US$ 44.99 (PC)
ESRB M (Mature)
Valve Software

Thrillville: Off the Rails. If you like theme parks and the thrills that their rides generate, you have to try LucasArts' latest offering. This game lets you build your own theme park with only the rides that you want to draw in the big crowds. The heart-stopping chaos of Thrillville: Off the Rails can now be played on the go with today's leading handhelds.

Sony PSP, Nintendo DS- October 9, 2007
US$ 34.99 (DS), US$ 39.99 (PSP)
ESRB RP (Rating Pending)
LucasArts

Tips, Tricks & Trips Aircraft Collection. Fly high as Abacus brings you Tips, Tricks & Trips Aircraft Collection. This plane simulator will show you the basics of flying various planes across beautiful skies for a pleasure cruise.

PC- October 8, 2007
US$ 29.99
ESRB RP (Rating Pending)
Abacus

Touch Detective 2 1/2. Mackenzie may have been accepted in the great Detective Society, but the respect she thought she would get did not come along with her membership as her colleagues would not take her seriously. She now has a chance to prove them all wrong as she uses all her wit and intuition to solve a series of thefts with a mind-boggling premise.

Nintendo DS- October 9, 2007
US$ 29.99
ESRB E (Everyone)
Atlus Software

Buy: [Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun]
Buy: [Arctic Tale]
Buy: [Bleach: Shattered Blade]
Buy: [Bleach: The Blade of Fate]
Buy: [Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey]
Buy: [Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]
Buy: [FIFA Soccer 08 (Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360)]
Buy: [Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions]
Buy: [Flipper Critters]
Buy: [Folklore]
Buy: [Holly Hobbie & Friends]
Buy: [Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (PSP, PS3)]
Buy: [Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal (Wii, Xbox 360)]
Buy: [Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck]
Buy: [NBA 08]
Buy: [Nancy Drew: Legend of Crystal Skull]
Buy: [Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer]
Buy: [Sega Rally Revo (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, PSP)]
Buy: [The Cheetah Girls: Pop Star Sensations]
Buy: [The Orange Box (Xbox 360, PC)]
Buy: [Thrillville: Off the Rails (PSP, DS)]
Buy: [Touch Detective 2 1/2]

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35 Jumps PSP homebrew - MHUSPEED v3

26 Jumps Traveller's Tales to Sony: make downloadable games cheaper or the PSP Go dies

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19 Jumps PSP Minis to become playable on PS3 before Christmas?

18 Jumps Rumor: Logitech has PSP Go UMD add-on in the works

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by DVSDevise - 2007-10-08 00:27

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Sweet. Can't wait to get my hands on Portal...and the rest of the Orange box.

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by Silver-Tiger - 2007-10-08 00:51

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nad once again you can see what games are released for the DS and Wii. Only childish games. I mean, c'mon do we really need anohter Disney or Loonie tunes game? These wannabe jump n' run are more or less the same. The only difference is another Skin.

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by Burn_Griffith - 2007-10-08 02:56

� Idiot

Did you forget that also the game rendition of Bleach (a fighting game) is coming to Nintendo's systems. Shattered Blade and The Blade of Fate?

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by gtauk - 2007-10-08 03:03

� oh

this is the american launch list because i was wondering why ea skate wasnt on here for ps3 well thats out on friday in the uk

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by platon - 2007-10-08 04:10

� only one ps3 game? :(

And why folklore is only priced at 39? lo, I suppose it's good for us!

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by hammer - 2007-10-08 05:19

� Skate

Is released on PS3 this friday they missed that one...lol

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by gtauk - 2007-10-08 06:25

� thats what

i was gonna say but this is the us release list

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by romeomafia - 2007-10-08 06:59

� Forklore

Is the $39.99 price tag on this list a typo? Thought ps3 games always come at $60.00.

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by CHUCKINGROCKSATSPACESHIPS - 2007-10-08 08:42

� Probably Because It Sucks

I downloaded the demo and played through it. It does have some neat flashy effects but the mood is not really for me. It seems uninteresting.

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