Now Playing: December 14-20, 2009

by James Ransom-Wiley on Dec 14th 2009 6:00PM

Don't call it the prologue.

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Last updated: Friday, 3:36 PM

Retail
[No new releases]
WiiWare
Diatomic	[USA]	$8.00	MON
Moki Moki	[USA]	$8.00	MON
Rubik's Puzzle Galaxy: Rush	[USA]	$6.00	MON
Stunt Cars	[USA]	$8.00	MON
Virtual Console
Blaster Master (NES)	[USA]	$5.00	MON
Earthworm Jim 2 (Genesis)	[USA]	$8.00	MON
DLC
The Beatles: Rock Band: Rubber Soul (individual tracks) [more info]	[USA]	$2.00 ea.	TUE
Guitar Hero 5: Indie Rock tracks [more info]	[USA]	$2.00 ea.	THU
Rock Band: Green Day & misc. tracks [more info]	[USA]	$2.00 ea.	TUE

Retail
Reader Rabbit Kindergarten	[USA]	$29.99	WED
DSiWare
Bejeweled Twist	[USA]	$5.00	MON
Littlest Pet Shop	[USA]	$8.00	MON
Master of Illusion Express: Matchmaker	[USA]	$2.00	MON
Miami Nights	[USA]	$8.00	MON
Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam	[USA]	$5.00	MON

PS3 / PS2

Retail (PS3/PS2)
[No new releases]
PSN Updates
North American PSN Update	[USA]	varies	THU
European PSN Update	[PAL]	varies	THU

Retail
[No new releases]
PSN Updates
North American PSN Update	[USA]	varies	THU
European PSN Update	[PAL]	varies	THU

Retail
Konami Classics Volume 1	[USA]	$19.99	TUE
Konami Classics Volume 2	[USA]	$19.99	TUE
XBLA
Alien Breed Evolution (Episode 1)	[USA]	$10.00	WED
Puzzlegeddon	[USA]	$10.00	WED
Demos
Army of Two: The 40th Day	[USA]	free	THU
Vancouver 2010 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games	[USA]	free	MON
DLC
The Beatles: Rock Band: Rubber Soul (album & individual tracks) [more info]	[USA]	$18.00 / $2.00 ea.	TUE
Brütal Legend: Hammer of Infinite Fate	[USA]	$6.00	THU
Deal of the Week: Lips: Coldplay Track Pack [Gold only]	[USA]	$3.00 ~~$7.00~~	MON – SUN
Guitar Hero 5: Indie Rock Track Pack / individual tracks [more info]	[USA]	$5.50 / $2.00 ea.	THU
Lips: Paula Abdul song pack / individual songs	[USA]	varies	FRI
Rock Band: Green Day Pack 02 & individual tracks [more info]	[USA]	varies	TUE
Games on Demand
Viva Piñata: Party Animals	[USA]	TBA	TUE

PC / Mac

Retail
[No notable releases]

Eds.' note: The PC/Mac retail listing is not necessarily indicative of all releases for the week, but highlights games that have major or otherwise noteworthy distribution.

Tags: DS, Microsoft, newgames, Nintendo, now-playing, Wii, Xbox-360

Reader Comments (44)

Well...I guess there's a GT5 Demo...cause that's it.

Oh, I didn't see Blue Toad Murder Files. I'm actually interested in that one, as long as it isn't more than 10.

More than 10.... murders?
Jeez, imagine solving all the murders on online MW2.

Oh, wait cause of death= akimbo Model 1887s.

Haaaaaaaaaaaa...........hm.

Wow...what a boring week. I wonder why some companies didn't find this week and realize, "Hey look, no competition!".

It's probably because it's too close to Christmas.

Yeah totally! So annoying. It's no wonder MW2 is spending it's 5th week at the top because it's got fuck all competition! lol

Yeah game companies didn't really think about it properly.
People who desperately wanted MW2 bought it day 1 or shortly after..
What do they ask for christmas now??

I seen a video of the GT5 demo and I was actually surprised by the bump in visuals from the already breath taking graphics! Cant wait to see how the handling has changed.

You "saw" a video, right?

You no speaky engrish.

It's a common mistake to confuse see with watch if English isn't your first language. No need to be such a nazi troll, Spud. Never mind the hater, I remember making that mistake too, Kleptomaniac :)

@spud

Oh go fuck yourself I'm sorry but this is an internet comment I'm not writing a novel.

@Ashitaka

Hey man thanks for being cool nice to know there's still people on still blog that aren't insane:)

Thankfully my wallet can rest this week. Looking forward to the GT5 demo though.

READER FREAKING RABBIT????

*takes second look at list*OH GOD MY CHILDHOOD.

HEK YES

I've gotta say the Sam the Lion spinoff with the giant castle was my favorite, though. If they port that, I'd probably consider buying it. A friend of mine got the Pajama Sam port for the Wii, and it was truly amazingly well done.

The GT5 demo looks wonderful. I lol'd at Polyphony saying "this is not a demo, it's just one track". We KNOW it's not a full-fledged demo, at least you're not selling it for $40.

I guess I can always try Army of Two two. I didn't love the first game, but it wasn"t bad.

Feelings are mutual. First game was average, but it was entertaining. I'll try out the demo...Oh, wait, I'm a Silver member! Guess I'll be treated like a trash yet again! No, I'm not paying for Gold.

@ Shadowbender: I have a one month gold card I got with my Xbox when it came back from the RROD factory if you want the code?

I just got it in today! It took 3 weeks. I guess better than the month and a half the last one took.

GT5 demo?! how did i miss that news?!

Guess I have a chance to play catch-up now.

Surprised no one mentioned the full of win that is Blaster Master on Wii.

I wonder what's on Konami Classics Vol. 1 & 2?

According to amazon...

Volume one:
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Frogger
Super Contra

Volume two:
Contra
Track & Field
Rush `N Attack

That's it?!? You're not saving anything buying volume 1, and you're being robbed of $5 for volume 2. What a rip-off.

At least throw Time Pilot on volume 2, that game is fun as hell.

forget blaster master. earthworm jim 2!!!

too bad I don't have a wii

That's it for Konami Classics? Whoa.....that's lame. Namco's Virtual Arcade had more games than that.

I can think of at least twenty more games that should be added -- namely Castlevania 1 - 3, Gradius 1 & 2, Adventures of Bayou Billy, Bucky O'Hare, Sparkster, Rocket Knight Adventures, Contra, Super C, TMNT Turtles in Time, even Frogger & Yie Ar Kung-Fu.

I would pay $20 for a collection like that.

So they just regurgitated the games on Xbox Live then, eh? That is incredibly weak. A re-release of the old Playstation game Konami Arcade Classics would have been better than THAT.

You forgot about the socom DLC.

They don't usually post PSN stuff until Thursday when the full list is revealed.

The first sim-racer I purchased/played was Forza on the original Xbox. I loved the game. The race-line, the customization, the online/offline career, and especially the paint shop.

Am I going to like GT5? I've never played the series for more than 10 minutes, and that was GT2 and 3. Is it too hardcore for a casual observer of the genre? I'm definitely planning on downloading the demo, I'm really hoping for something that can offer a similar experience (I gave away my 360 just after Forza 3, so I haven't played it and don't have an option to buy it until I get a new Xbox later next year).

Looking forward to some "TBA" on my PSP...anyone up for an infrastructure game...holla back!

Funny how PSP says "TBA" and PC says "No 'notable' releases". ; D

Blaster Master!!! For those who don't still have their NES and don't download ROMs!!!

I still have my NES cartridge of that fantastic game

No PSP at all? really? couldn't even add some older titles? I thought Sony said sales were very good? hmmph.. guess I will have to be happy with GT5 and Army of 2 demos.

WHOA WHAT?! WHEN IN THE HELL DOES THE GT5 DEMO COME OUT?!?!?! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

why can't MS get something GOOD and CHEAP for games on demand? if it's decent, it ain't cheap enough to justify. it it's cheap, it ain't good enough to buy it. or i've already played it. damn it.

This is sort of off topic, but I was wondering what other people thought:

Am I the only one who wishes Sony would port God of War: Betrayal to PSN as a mini? I mean, a few of the minis are already ports of cellphone games, why don't they port over the cellphone entry of one of their biggest franchises?

Hmmm i wonder if this new demo has more stuff then prolouge

no because this is an actual demo. not a retail game.

its 2 cars, 1 track.

..and no damage.. I saw a video the other day, you could take the doors, hood & bumpers off, but the paint was still in perfect condition...

I'll be picking up the Cold front addon for Confrontation.

Btw Joystiq, it's $9.99 until Sunday.

Konami Classics? Well there's a new one on me. Are they just repackaged versions of the Xbox Live games or a whole new pair of collections?

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