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We hate to be the ones to break the news to you, but, with the season still three weeks away, the fall onslaught has officially begun. The biggest release is the oft-delayed Mercenaries 2, sure, put you've also got a new Viva Pinata, Trouble in Paradise, and Facebreaker, which ... well, at least it has Snoop Dogg in it.

See the rest of the week's releases right after the jump.

Gallery: Mercenaries 2


Xbox 360:
  • Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
  • Warhammer: Battle March
  • Rapala Fishing Frenzy
  • Infinite Undiscovery
  • FaceBreaker
  • NFL Head Coach 2009
PS3:
  • Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
  • Rapala Fishing Frenzy
  • Vampire Rain: Altered Species
  • NFL Head Coach 2009
  • FaceBreaker
Nintendo Wii:
  • Rapala Fishing Frenzy
  • Defendin De Penguin
PS2:
  • Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
Nintendo DS:
  • Picto Image
  • Defendin De Penguin
PC Games:
  • Prison Tycoon 4: SuperMax
  • Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
  • GTR Evolution
  • Flatout: Head On

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]]>eamercenaries-2mercenaries-2-world-in-flamesnewgamespandemicJustin McElroy2008-09-01T11:00:00+00:00New games this week: Tales of Vesperia editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/new-games-this-week-tales-of-vesperia-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/new-games-this-week-tales-of-vesperia-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/new-games-this-week-tales-of-vesperia-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


We had a little trouble picking our favorite release this week. Though Mario Super Sluggers made a compelling case, in the end, we had to go with the little game that helped the 360 rise, phoenix-like from the ashes in Japan (before, you know, it dug right back in to those comfy ashes the following week): Tales of Vesperia.

Portable players get some good news this week too with the handheld release of N+. Check the full list right after the break.

Gallery: Tales of Vesperia


Xbox 360:
  • Tales of Vesperia
  • Tiger Woods 09
XBLA:
  • Castle Crashers
PS3:
  • Disgaea 3: Absense of Justice
  • Tiger Woods 09
  • Ferrari Challenge
  • Vampire Rain: Altered Species
Nintendo Wii:
  • Mario Super Sluggers
  • Tiger Woods 09 All Play
  • Freddy Fish: Kelp Seed Mystery
  • Rebel Raiders
  • Pajama Sam in Don't Fear the Dark
  • Spy Fox in Dry Cereal
  • Ferrari Challenge
PS2:
  • Tiger Woods 09
  • Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli
  • DT Carnage
  • Shining Dragon
PSP:
  • Tiger Woods 09
  • N+
  • Fading Shadows
  • Pilot Academy
Nintendo DS:
  • MLB Power Pros 2008
  • Commando Steel Disaster
  • Digimon World Championship
  • Picto Image
  • Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness
  • The Quest Trio
  • From the Abyss
  • The Sims 2: Apartment Pets
  • N+
  • Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli
  • My Chinese Coach
  • Time Hollow
PC:
  • Call of Duty 4: Game of the Year Edition
  • Future U: The SAT Prep
  • Adventure Anthology
  • Murder in the Abbey
  • The Sims 2 Apartment Life
  • GTR Evolution
  • Flat Out: Head On

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]]>new-gamesnewgamestales-of-vesperiaJustin McElroy2008-08-25T08:00:00+00:00New games this week: Madden '09http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/11/new-games-this-week-madden-09/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/11/new-games-this-week-madden-09/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/11/new-games-this-week-madden-09/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


You can feel it in the frat house rec rooms. It's positively electric in the dormitories. You can sense the excitement in the living room of that guy you work with at Arby's who probably hasn't turned his 360 on since last time this year: It's Madden 09 week. As you can probably guess, it's enough to net him the featured spot.

It's not as though he's completely uncontested, though. PC players get to look forward to Gas Powered Games' Space Siege and DS and Wii's Line Rider sequel looks like fun, though decidedly less free than its Flash counterpart. Check out the full list after the break.

Xbox 360:
  • Madden NFL 09
  • Madden NFL 09 en Espanol
  • (XBLA) Bionic Commando Rearmed
PS3:
  • Madden NFL 09
  • Madden NFL 09 en Espanol
Nintendo Wii:
  • Madden NFL 09 All-Play
  • Line Rider 2: Unbound
  • (WW) Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People
  • (VC) Star Parodier
  • (VC) Break In
PS2:
  • Madden NFL 09
PSP:
  • Madden NFL 09
Nintendo DS:
  • Madden NFL 09
  • Imagine: Teacher
  • The Cheetah Girls: Passport to Freedom
  • Bangai O Spirits
  • Mazes of Fate
  • Line Rider 2: Unbound
  • Wordmaster
PC Games:
  • Space Siege
  • Silent Hunter 4 Gold
  • Dracula 3: Path of the Dragon
  • Line Rider 2: Unbound
  • Murder in the Abbey
  • Microids: Sinking Island

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]]>joystiqfeaturesmadden-09newgamesJustin McElroy2008-08-11T08:30:00+00:00New games this week: Books editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/04/new-games-this-week-books-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/04/new-games-this-week-books-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/04/new-games-this-week-books-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


We were about to hit this week's new releases, but then we thought "Hey, aren't there enough video games on Joystiq? Wouldn't it be better if we took a time out to talk about other stuff people like? Like books?" So, let's do this. ... Wow, so, books, right? Don't you totally love them? Like the way you have to hold them up to your face to see the squiggles? And the way you can't see them in the dark?

ARRGGH! OK! We give! We can't pretend like we know how to read for one second longer, we just couldn't face the prospect of elevating one of this week's games above the others. Do you know how bad things have to get before you consider letting the Cheetah Girls and Hannah Montana share the title? Pretty freaking bad, that's how bad. If you need proof, see the full list after the break.

Xbox 360:
  • Crash Time
PS3:
  • Monster Madness: Grave Danger
Nintendo Wii:
  • Little League World Series
  • Summer Athletics
  • King of Clubs Mini Golf
PS2:
  • B-Boy
  • Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour
Nintendo DS:
  • Quick Yoga Training
  • The Cheetah Girls: Passport to Stardom
  • GRID
  • Little League World Series
  • Rock Blast
  • Puzzler Collection
PC Games:
  • Beining Olympics 2008
  • Baseball Mogul 2009
  • Fate: Undiscovered Realms

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]]>newgamesJustin McElroy2008-08-04T08:00:00+00:00New games this week: Soul Calibur IV editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/new-games-this-week-soul-calibur-iv-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/new-games-this-week-soul-calibur-iv-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/new-games-this-week-soul-calibur-iv-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Try as we might to fully embrace the idea, the inclusion of Yoda and Darth Vader to the Soul Calibur series still feels like something we would have dreamed when we were 12, told our friends about and then been mercilessly teased for. In fact, we won't be entirely sure the whole thing's not an elaborate prank being pulled on us by Namco-Bandai until we get our hands on a retail disc, which, appropriately enough, will be this week.

Also this week, Sam and Max come to the Wii, as does the completely mystifying Summer Athletics The Ultimate Challenge. We hear you can train to be the top runner guy and get the platinum medallion for running challenges.

Xbox 360:
  • SoulCalibur IV
  • Spectral Force 3
  • Summer Athletics The Ultimate Challenge
PS3:
  • SoulCalibur IV
Nintendo Wii:
  • MLB Power Pros 2008
  • SNK Arcade Classics V.1
  • King of Clubs Mini Golf
  • Summer Athletics The Ultimate Challenge
  • Sam & Max: Season One
  • Ford Racing Off Road
PS2:
  • MLB Power Pros 2008
  • Summer Athletics The Ultimate Challenge
  • Ford Racing Off Road
PSP:
  • Ford Racing Off Road
  • Suzuki Superbikes
PC Games:
  • Fate: Undiscovered Realms
  • Everlight
  • Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm
  • City Life 2008 Edition
  • Beijing Olympics 2008
  • Legend: Hand of God
  • Art of Murder: FBI Confidential

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]]>newgamessoul-calibur-ivsoulcaliburivJustin McElroy2008-07-28T11:00:00+00:00New games this week: Final Fantasy IV editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/new-games-this-week-final-fantasy-iv-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/new-games-this-week-final-fantasy-iv-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/new-games-this-week-final-fantasy-iv-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Wow, it's a great week to be a Wii owner. Well, we mean, it's comparatively great, if only because console competitors Xbox 360 and PS3 are getting absolutely nothing. On the other hand, all those Wii offerings were beat out for the top slot by a DS game that, in its original form, was released 17 years ago, so we guess it's all a matter of perspective.

If you've got a hankerin' for mummy-centric games that star a character that sort of but not really looks like Brendan Fraser we've got a full list after the break.

Nintendo Wii:
  • Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
  • SNK Arcade Classics V.1
  • Order Up
  • Chess Crusade
PS2:
  • Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
PSP:
  • Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity
Nintendo DS:
  • Final Fantasy IV
  • Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
  • New International Track & Field
  • Izuna2: The Unemployed Ninja Returns
  • Nancy Drew: Clue Bender Society
  • Chess Crusade
  • Suzuki Super-Bikes II: Riding Challenge
PC Games:
  • 1701 A.D. Gold Edition
  • Hunting Unlimited 2009
  • Baseball Mogul 2009
  • City Life 2008 Edition
  • Fate: Undiscovered Realms

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]]>final-fantasy-ivnewgamesJustin McElroy2008-07-21T08:00:00+00:00New games this week: NCAA Football 2009 editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/new-games-this-week-ncaa-football-2009-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/new-games-this-week-ncaa-football-2009-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/new-games-this-week-ncaa-football-2009-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


E3 is a magical time for video game lovers, with new games being announced and games that you've already known about for three weeks getting re-announced. But for actual game releases? Well, it's straight dookie, if you want some of our its-E3-so-we-don't-have-time-to-be-clever honesty. Straight dookie.

Sure, there's a new NCAA game, but beyond that? Pretty darn slim. Just exactly how slim will become horrifyingly apparent to you just after the break.


Xbox 360:

  • NCCA Football 09
  • Space Chimps

PS3:

  • NCCA Football 09

Nintendo Wii:

  • NCAA Football 09
  • We Love Golf
  • Rock Band Track Pack Vol 1
  • Space Chimps

PS2:

  • NCAA Football 2009
  • Space Chimps
  • Rock Band Track Pack Vol 1
  • Jeep Thrills

PS2:

  • NCAA Football 09
  • Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity

PSP:

  • Space Chimps
  • Mister Slime
  • Final Fantasy IV
  • Nancy Drew: Clue Bender Society

PC Games:

  • Nancy Drew: Phantom of Venice
  • Space Chimps
  • Hunting Unlimited 2009
  • 1701 A.D. Gold Edition
  • Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm

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]]>newgamesJustin McElroy2008-07-14T18:55:00+00:00New games this week: Civilization Revolution editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/new-games-this-week-civilization-revolution-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/new-games-this-week-civilization-revolution-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/07/new-games-this-week-civilization-revolution-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Listen, we're excited by this week's biggest new release Civilization Revolution, but it looks to us like it's going to play pretty fast and loose with the truth. How can we tell? Well, let's take a look at the box art. It looks fine, right? Until you realize that Napoleon is towering over Genghis Khan!

Napoloean, as the less educated among you (and Firaxis) perhaps do not know, was 2-feet, 4-inches tall, so the thought of him being taller than anyone, let alone some of history's greatest leaders, is an affront to logic itself. The only thing we can imagine is that Lincoln is on his knees and Napoleon is standing on a apple crate of some sort, in which case we can only suggest that Honest Abe needs new representation.

Gallery: Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution


Xbox 360:
  • Unreal Tournament III
  • Beijing Olympics 2008
  • Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
PS3:
  • Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
  • Beijing Olympics 2008
Nintendo Wii:
  • Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
  • Wonder World Amusement Park
PSP:
  • Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity
Nintendo DS:
  • Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
  • Carnival Games
PC Games:
  • Devil May Cry 4
  • Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice

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]]>civilization-revolutionnewgamesJustin McElroy2008-07-07T09:15:00+00:00New games this week: Guitar Hero Aerosmith editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/new-games-this-week-guitar-hero-aerosmith-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/new-games-this-week-guitar-hero-aerosmith-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/new-games-this-week-guitar-hero-aerosmith-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Well, it's the end of an era. We've had a lot of fun over the last few months making fun of Aerosmith, both for their membership among the ranks of the walking undead and for passing mediocre music on an unsuspecting public for decades. But today we must report that, despite our most acerbic cursing into the blogging darkness, Guitar Hero Aerosmith is, in fact, being released. You win this round, Tyler.

So why are we featuring it? Well, you ever see that scene in Hook where Peter gives Hook the dignity of having his hair back, even though they're mortal enemies? It's sort of like that. ... And yes, the closest contender is Purr Pals on Wii. Little bit of column A, little bit of column B.

Gallery: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Xbox 360)


Xbox 360:
  • Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
  • Gears of War Refresh (2 Disc Edition)
PS3:
  • Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Nintendo Wii:
  • Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
  • Purr Pals
PS2:
  • Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Nintendo DS:
  • Journey to the Center of the Earth
  • 1 vs. 100
  • Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2
  • AMF Bowling Pinbusters
  • Ducati Moto
PC Games:
  • The Immortals of Terra
  • Roogoo

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]]>guitar-hero-aerosmithnewgamesJustin McElroy2008-06-30T10:30:00+00:00New games this week: Battlefield: Bad Company editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/new-games-this-week-battlefield-bad-company-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/new-games-this-week-battlefield-bad-company-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/23/new-games-this-week-battlefield-bad-company-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


After the New Games crown was sullied by Jimmy Threenames last week, Justin McElroy has pulled a Kerafyrm and awakened from his slumber, seething with rage. But, before the rampage could even begin in earnest, the beast has been soothed by the music of loads of new games.

You've got Battlefield: Bad Company, Alone in the Dark, Supreme Commander, Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath, Guitar Hero: On Tour and it's the middle of June! What's going on here? We don't know, but whatever it is, we hope it never ends.

Gallery: Battlefield: Bad Company


Xbox 360:
  • Battlefield: Bad Company
  • Top Spin 3
  • Supreme Commander
  • Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
  • Alone in the Dark
  • Hellboy: Science of Evil
  • Hail to the Chimp
  • Wall-E
  • Operation Darkness
  • Gears of War Refresh (2-Disc Edition)
PS3:
  • Battlefield: Bad Company
  • Top Spin 3
  • Hail to the Chimp
  • Wall-E
  • Hellboy: Science of Evil
  • Overlord: Raising Hell
Nintendo Wii:
  • Rock Band
  • Top Spin 3
  • Alone in the Dark
  • Wall-E
  • Big Beach Sports
  • Cocoto Kart Racer
  • Myth Makers: Trixie in Toyland
PS2:
  • Alone in the Dark
  • Wall-E
  • PSP:
  • Hellboy: Science of Evil
  • Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress
  • Wall-E
Nintendo DS:
  • Guitar Hero: On Tour
  • American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge
  • Top Spin 3
  • Cake Mania 2
  • Mega Man Star Force 2 Zerker X Ninja
  • Mega Man Star Force 2 Zerker X Saurian
  • 1 vs. 100
  • Final Fantasy Tactics A2
  • Wall-E
  • Gourmet Chef
  • Midnight Play Pack
  • My Weight Loss Coach
PC Games:
  • The Sim City Box
  • The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff
  • Wall-E
  • Supreme Ruler 2020
  • Alone in the Dark
  • Elements
  • Baseball Mogul 2009

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]]>battlefield-bad-companynewgamesJustin McElroy2008-06-23T10:25:00+00:00New games this week: Spore Creature Creator editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/16/new-games-this-week-spore-creature-creator-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/16/new-games-this-week-spore-creature-creator-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/16/new-games-this-week-spore-creature-creator-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

spore creature creator
They say records are made to be broken. And all great streaks must come to an end. Today, 45 consecutive weeks of "New games this week" brought to you by Justin McElroy has abruptly ended. For no good reason.

As we take a moment to reflect on Justin's special achievement, we can't help but acknowledge the magic behind it. What manner of intelligent design commanded his fingertips at the keyboard? How is it that on the day the streak began, Justin seemingly wrote for the day the streak would end? Let us illustrate (with just a few, slight tweaks inserted):

"It's days like this that make us pine for a time machine. Can you imagine being able to tell you from five years ago that the biggest release one week would be an original IP from EA where you [drag] and [drop] arms around to [create new life]? Oh, and also, you appear to be a giant pink squid-Travolta ... and it's called [Spore Creature Creator]. This new release list doesn't just tell you what games are coming out, it reminds you that wonders never cease."

Note: The exact release date of Spore Creature Creator ($10) is still unconfirmed. Amazon lists tomorrow, June 17; the EA Store is going with Wednesday, June 18; and an email allegedly sent out by EA Store Customer Service to a Joystiq tipster (thanks Mister_D!) claims Sunday, June 22.

Xbox 360:
  • [No new releases]
PS3:
  • [No new releases]
Nintendo Wii:
  • Rock Band
  • Puzzler 2K
  • Wacky Races: Crash & Dash
PS2:
  • Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity
PSP:
  • Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity
  • Secret Agent Clank
  • Space Invaders Extreme
Nintendo DS:
  • Arkanoid
  • Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled
  • Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A
  • Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard
  • Guitar Hero: On Tour
  • Imagine: Rock Star
  • Petz Dogz Fashion
  • Space Invaders Extreme
  • Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3
  • Wacky Races: Crash & Dash
PC Games:
  • 1701 A.D.
  • Political Machines 2008
  • Spore Creature Creator
  • Supreme Ruler 2020

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]]>newgamesspore-creature-creatorJames Ransom-Wiley2008-06-16T10:30:00+00:00New games this week: Metal Gear Solid 4 editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/09/new-games-this-week-metal-gear-solid-4-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/09/new-games-this-week-metal-gear-solid-4-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/09/new-games-this-week-metal-gear-solid-4-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


What, you're surprised? You thought perhaps we'd use the global Joystiq stage to feature NASCAR 09 or Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm? Nope, it's all about Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, finally being released on an unsuspecting public this Thursday.

This is by no means a one-snake show though. The 360's getting Don King Prizefighter, and the somewhat intriguing Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles is coming to the DS. But, of course, the biggest non-MGS 4 release has to be Snood Deluxe on the PC. Let us be the first to say: "Finally, we can pay money to play Snood again."

Gallery: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots


Xbox 360:
  • Nascar 09
  • Don King Presents Prize Fighter
  • Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
  • Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm
PS3:
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Nascar 09
  • Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
  • Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm
Nintendo Wii:
  • Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy
  • Backyard Baseball '09
PS2:
  • Nascar 09
  • Jeep Thrills
  • Backyard Baseball 2009
Nintendo DS:
  • Looney Tunes Cartoon Conductor
  • Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles
  • My Fashion Studio
PC Games:
  • Incredible Hulk
  • Snood Deluxe
  • Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm
  • Backyard Baseball 2009

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]]>jake-huntermetal-gear-solid-4nascar-09newgamesJustin McElroy2008-06-09T09:00:00+00:00New games this week: Ninja Gaiden II editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/02/new-games-this-week-ninja-gaiden-ii-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/02/new-games-this-week-ninja-gaiden-ii-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/02/new-games-this-week-ninja-gaiden-ii-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


See, now this is what a video game release week is supposed to be like. Not a lesser of several evils rising to the top like some sort of wicked curd separating from more sinister whey, but rather one glistening title beating out other worthy competitors. This week, where we feature Ninja Gaiden II, is just such a week.

But if totally flipping out and killing people isn't your style, fear not! There are several other decent choices this week, like Lego Indiana Jones, The Bourne Conspiracy or GRID. Check out the full list after the break.

Gallery: Ninja Gaiden II


Xbox 360:
  • Ninja Gaiden II
  • GRID
  • LEGO Indiana Jones
  • Robert Ludlum's: The Bourne Conspiracy
  • Kung Fu Panda
  • Incredible Hulk
PS3:
  • LEGO Indiana Jones
  • Robert Ludlum's: The Bourne Conspiracy
  • GRID
  • Kung Fu Panda
  • Incredible Hulk
Nintendo Wii:
  • LEGO Indiana Jones
  • Cabelas Trophy Bucks
  • Kung Fu Panda
  • Incredible Hulk
PS2:
  • Kung Fu Panda
  • LEGO Indiana Jones
  • Incredible Hulk
PSP:
  • LEGO Indiana Jones
  • Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2
  • Nintendo DS:
  • Summon Night: Twin Age
  • Kung Fu Panda
  • LEGO Indiana Jones
  • Incredible Hulk
  • Paws & Claws Pet Vet 2
PC Games:
  • LEGO Indiana Jones
  • Stronghold Crusader Extreme
  • Kung Fu Panda
  • GRID

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]]>newgamesninja-gaiden-iiJustin McElroy2008-06-02T08:20:00+00:00New games this week: Enemy Territory: Quake Warshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/new-games-this-week-enemy-territory-quake-wars/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/new-games-this-week-enemy-territory-quake-wars/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/new-games-this-week-enemy-territory-quake-wars/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


This was a close call this week, because the offerings are very ... how to put it politely? ... Porty. Which is to say, if you were interested in them, you've probably already played them. There's even Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition, which is a port onto the SAME SYSTEM! C'mon, feel the synergy!

But we decided to go with Enemy Territory: Quake Wars largely because it's on two platforms this week instead of one like Mass Effect PC, and we're all about pleasing the masses. Check out the full list after the jump.

Gallery: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars


Xbox 360:
  • Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
  • Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition
PS3:
  • Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
Nintendo Wii:
  • Death Jr.: Root of Evil
  • Monkey King: The Legend Begins
  • Kawasaki Snowmobiles
  • Emergency Heroes
PSP:
  • World Championship Cards
Nintendo DS:
  • Super Dogdeball Brawlers
  • USA Today Crosswords Challenge
PC Games:
  • Mass Effect
  • Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition
  • Stronghold: Crusader Extreme
  • Bus Driver
  • Dracula: Origin

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It was a close call for the featured pick this week, and not because we don't see the value in people getting healthy with Wii Fit. But the Joystiq moms and wives all agree that we're perfect just the way we are, so the stereotype perpetuators among us will continue to rock the hearty keg or spindly champagne flute look in lieu of a six-pack.

Check out all of this week's releases, like Haze on the PS3 and (finally) Garfield: Lasagna World Tour on the PS2, right after the break.

Gallery: Wii Fit


Xbox 360:
  • UEFA Euro 2008
PS3:
  • SingStar
  • Haze
  • UEFA Euro 2008
Nintendo Wii:
  • Wii Fit
PS2:
  • UEFA Euro 2008
  • Garfield: Lasagna World Tour
PSP:
  • UEFA Euro 2008
PC Games:
  • Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
  • Dracula: Origin
  • Supreme Ruler 2020
  • Luxor 3 with 7 Wonders Ancient World
  • Theatre of War

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It's not unintentional that this week's headline ends with a question mark. We just wanted to be completely clear that we have no clue what the best game being released this week will be. There are just too many questions! On the one hand, you've got Prince Caspian, which is a licensed game. The trouble there is obvious. Then you've got Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm, which we'd love to be good so we can feel like men (if only virtually) for a few hours. But let's be honest: It probably won't be.

So, the honor falls to We Ski. Can we promise you that it's not solely because it's really funny when you say its name aloud? No, dear reader. No we can't. We're hoping next week will be better; you can check out the whole month right here.

Gallery: We Ski



Xbox 360:
  • Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm
  • Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
PS3:
  • Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Nintendo Wii:
  • We Ski
  • Deca Sports
  • Castle of Shikigami III
  • Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
PS2:
  • Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Nintendo DS:
  • ATV Thunder/Monster Trucks
  • Drone Tactics
  • Myst
  • Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
PC Games:
  • Baseball Mogul 2009
  • Deadliest Catch Alaskan Storm
  • Ford Offroad Racing
  • Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

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]]>newgameswe-skiJustin McElroy2008-05-12T09:20:00+00:00New games this week: Boom Blox editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/new-games-this-week-boom-blox-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/new-games-this-week-boom-blox-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/new-games-this-week-boom-blox-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


After the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Kart Wii, this week's release of Boom Blox completes a hat-trick of really solid recent Wii releases (or, as we like to call it, the "Sorry You Can't Play GTA IV 3-Pack"). Perhaps even more so than the previous two, Boom Blox seems to be an experience perfectly suited to the console, despite the opportunities for it to go elsewhere.

The other big two are (by far) getting the shorter end of the stick this week, with nothing on the Xbox 360 and just the Call of Duty 4: Game of the Year edition on PS3. Check out the full list after the break.

Gallery: Boom Blox



PS3:
  • Call of Duty 4: Game of the Year Edition
Nintendo Wii:
  • The Dog Island
  • Boom Blox
  • Speed Racer
  • Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk
PSP:
  • SNK Arcade Classics V.1
  • R-Type Command
Nintendo DS:
  • Brain Voyage
  • Crosswords DS
  • Speed Racer
PC Games:
  • Great War Nations: The Spartans
  • Supreme Commander Gold Edition
  • Baseball Mogul 2009
  • Neverwinter Nights 2 Gold
  • Iron Man
  • Sword of the Stone: Collector's Edition

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]]>boom-bloxnewgamesJustin McElroy2008-05-05T09:00:00+00:00New games this week: Grand Theft Auto IV editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/28/new-games-this-week-grand-theft-auto-iv-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/28/new-games-this-week-grand-theft-auto-iv-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/28/new-games-this-week-grand-theft-auto-iv-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,


Yeah, so, big surprise, right? Grand Theft Auto IV is the biggest release of the (first half of) the year and it's our featured game this week. But if you like the digit "3" to stay far, far away from your console name, fear not: There's good stuff for you as well with Mario Kart Wii and Iron Man (which looks like it may not be terrible) also being released.

See what other non-hooker-beating-related wonders await you after the break.

Xbox 360:
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Iron Man
PS3:
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Iron Man
Nintendo Wii:
  • Mario Kart Wii
  • Iron Man
PS2:
  • SNK Arcade Classics V.1
  • Iron Man
PSP:
  • Chameleon
  • SNK Arcade Classics V.1
  • Iron Man
Nintendo DS:
  • River King: Mystic Valley
  • Brain Voyage
  • Toy Shop
  • Iron Man
  • Corvette Evolution GT
  • Let's Pilates
  • Let's Yoga
PC Games:
  • Baseball Mogul 2009
  • Great War Nations: The Spartans
  • Polar Games 2

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]]>grand-theft-auto-ivgtaivnewgamesJustin McElroy2008-04-28T08:30:00+00:00New games this week: Emo kids win (or Persona 3:FES) editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/21/new-games-this-week-emo-kids-win-or-persona-3-fes-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/21/new-games-this-week-emo-kids-win-or-persona-3-fes-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/21/new-games-this-week-emo-kids-win-or-persona-3-fes-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

And verily did Eyelinerus decree that in the fourth week of April the goth kids would hold sway over all that they surveyed. And all the films at the cineplex would be replaced with The Virgin Suicides, and the radio would be replaced by silence, for the mere playing of recorded music through electronic amplification makes it too commercial. The week would be peaceful, save for the Great Goth Kid Purging, a bloodless, but still teriffically weepy affair.


And the games? Well, the most impressive console release would be Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3: FES, a souped-up version of the RPG released in August of last year. And on portable consoles? Why, The World Ends With You, sure to be an emo kid classic. Oh, and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon would also be released too, for reasons Eyelinerus would prefer not to talk about.


See all the slightly less emo titles that slipped through the cracks after the break.


Xbox 360:
  • NBA Ballers: Chosen One
PS3:
  • NBA Ballers: Chosen One
  • Call of Duty 4: Game of the Year Edition
Nintendo Wii:
  • Battle of the Bands
  • Target Terror
  • Wild Earth: African Safari
PS2:
  • Riding Star
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
PSP:
  • Chameleon
Nintendo DS:
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness
  • River King: Mystic Valley
  • Dream Pinball 3D
  • World Ends With You
PC Games:
  • Turok
  • Lineage II: The 4th Anniversary Edition
  • Sword of the Stars: Collector's Edition

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]]>newgamespersona-3pokemonpokemon-mystery-dung...Justin McElroy2008-04-21T13:45:00+00:00New games this week: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue editionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/14/new-games-this-week-gran-turismo-5-prologue-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/14/new-games-this-week-gran-turismo-5-prologue-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/14/new-games-this-week-gran-turismo-5-prologue-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Things are marginally better this week for PS3 owners with the release of driving sim super sample Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, and PC gamers are getting some console ports like Turok and Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Wiis are even getting a nice release in the wolf-shaped form of Okami.

Times are still tough for 360 owners though, who are marking their second week with no new releases. Game publishers: For just $10,000 a day you can sponsor a title for these needy gamers. Honestly, they'd be happy with anything. Another Bubsy game. A cart racer based on Blinx. Can't you please give? After the break we've got a full list of games just begging to be ported.

PS3:
  • Gran Turismo 5: Prologue
Nintendo Wii:
  • Okami
  • Summer Sports: Paradise Island
  • Emergency Mayhem
  • Dream Pinball 3D
Nintendo DS:
  • MLB 2K8 Fantasy All Stars
  • Rondo of Swords
  • High School Musical 2: Work It Out
  • Cory in the House
  • Teenage Zombies
PC Games:
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
  • Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis
  • The Sims 2: Double Deluxe
  • The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Design Stuff
  • Turok
  • Final Fantasy XI: Vana'Diel Collection 2008
  • Europa Universalis: Rome
  • Jack Keane and The Dokktor's Island
  • Dancing with the Stars

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