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Week de los Games, 12 ed, 4/27-5/3 : Grand Theft something, Marwiio Kart (olol), SNK!
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Another week, another 7 days of new game releases!
Welcome to the 12th edition of G&T's newly traditional "Weekly Games Release Thread!" - Week 4/27 - 5/3!
Where we discuss what we're looking forward to, what we're going to buy, and what we're just now realizing is being released this week that we had forgotten about!
Welcome to the 12th edition of G&T's newly traditional "Weekly Games Release Thread!" - Week 4/27 - 5/3!
Where we discuss what we're looking forward to, what we're going to buy, and what we're just now realizing is being released this week that we had forgotten about!
NDS:
Iron Man
Iron Man, an explosive third-person action shooter game that pits one of the world's most renowned Super Heroes against unspeakable odds, draws its story from the upcoming movie while also incorporating story elements from original Iron Man comic books. Using the advanced technology in Iron Man's suits of armour, gamers can take advantage of the wide array of high-impact weapons to strategically annihilate any enemy force standing in their way. Before tackling stunning and immense open battlefields, players can customise their armour suit as they encounter progressively more vicious enemies, and fight in epic battles that could challenge even the toughest Super Heroes. [Sega]
PC:
Baseball Mogul 2009
Baseball Mogul begins on Opening Day of any year you choose, from 1901 to 2008. As General Manager (GM), you control a 25-man major league roster plus up to 100 additional minor league players. You can make complex player trades and negotiate multi-year contracts as you build your team, but you’ll have to compete with the other GMs and manage the bottom line. Your involvement as GM does not stop in the team’s front office - you also help to manage your team on the field. You set the starting defense, batting order and pitching rotation for your team. Of course, once a ballgame starts, you retire to the luxury box and its up to your team’s coaches and players to get the win! A powerful game engine simulates every pitch of the game based on thousands of customized ratings and projections, assuring you the maximum realism possible!
Great War Nations: The Spartans
Combine economic development with tactical real time battles, all fully rendered in glorious 3D in Great War Nations: The Spartans. Spanning two campaigns each with seven missions, take over control of the legendary people of Macedonia and Sparta. You will fight alongside great heroes and bring peace to the city states of ancient Greece. Assemble your army and fight with your soldiers for wealth and peace, becoming more successful than even Alexander The Great. But beware: It will not be just your enemies who will envy you. [DreamCatcher Interactive]
PS2:
SNK Arcade Classics Vol 1
ART OF FIGHTING - The first game in SNK's second fighting-game franchise, set in the same universe as FATAL FURY. BASEBALL STARS 2 - The sequel to SNK's popular baseball arcade game. BURNING FIGHT - New York detectives battle organized crime in this fighter. FATAL FURY - First released in 1991, FATAL FURY introduced the two-plane fighting system. KING OF FIGHTERS '94 - The first game in the popular KING OF FIGHTERS series. KING OF THE MONSTERS - In KING OF THE MONSTERS, giant monsters fight for power in epic battles. LAST RESORT - A challenging futuristic shooter. MAGICIAN LORD - Players help the wizard Elta save his homeworld in this platformer. METAL SLUG - Known for its humor and fast- moving gameplay, this run-and-gun side-scroller was the first in the popular series. NEO TURF MASTERS - A golf game which debuted on the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999. SAMURAI SHODOWN - Set in the 18th century, SAMURAI SHODOWN features bladed-weapon combat and an international cast of characters. SENGOKU - In SENGOKU, players face off against undead feudal Japanese armies. SHOCK TROOPERS - In this run-and-gun adventure, players save a scientist and his granddaughter from the Bloody Scorpions. SUPER SIDEKICKS 3 - A soccer game featuring teams from all over the world. TOP HUNTER - Bounty hunters protect colonists from space pirates in this futuristic action game. WORLD HEROES - This classic fighter pits players against historical figures in a tournament enabled by time travel. [SNK Playmore USA]
Iron Man
Iron Man, an explosive third-person action shooter game that pits one of the world's most renowned Super Heroes against unspeakable odds, draws its story from the upcoming movie while also incorporating story elements from original Iron Man comic books. Using the advanced technology in Iron Man's suits of armour, gamers can take advantage of the wide array of high-impact weapons to strategically annihilate any enemy force standing in their way. Before tackling stunning and immense open battlefields, players can customise their armour suit as they encounter progressively more vicious enemies, and fight in epic battles that could challenge even the toughest Super Heroes. [Sega]
PS3:
Grand Theft Auto 4
(Also known as "GTA IV") What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Belic, fresh off the boat from Europe. It's the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them an a living nightmare for those who don't. [Rockstar Games]
Iron Man
Iron Man, an explosive third-person action shooter game that pits one of the world's most renowned Super Heroes against unspeakable odds, draws its story from the upcoming movie while also incorporating story elements from original Iron Man comic books. Using the advanced technology in Iron Man's suits of armour, gamers can take advantage of the wide array of high-impact weapons to strategically annihilate any enemy force standing in their way. Before tackling stunning and immense open battlefields, players can customise their armour suit as they encounter progressively more vicious enemies, and fight in epic battles that could challenge even the toughest Super Heroes. [Sega]
PSP:
SNK Arcade Classics Vol 1
ART OF FIGHTING - The first game in SNK's second fighting-game franchise, set in the same universe as FATAL FURY. BASEBALL STARS 2 - The sequel to SNK's popular baseball arcade game. BURNING FIGHT - New York detectives battle organized crime in this fighter. FATAL FURY - First released in 1991, FATAL FURY introduced the two-plane fighting system. KING OF FIGHTERS '94 - The first game in the popular KING OF FIGHTERS series. KING OF THE MONSTERS - In KING OF THE MONSTERS, giant monsters fight for power in epic battles. LAST RESORT - A challenging futuristic shooter. MAGICIAN LORD - Players help the wizard Elta save his homeworld in this platformer. METAL SLUG - Known for its humor and fast- moving gameplay, this run-and-gun side-scroller was the first in the popular series. NEO TURF MASTERS - A golf game which debuted on the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999. SAMURAI SHODOWN - Set in the 18th century, SAMURAI SHODOWN features bladed-weapon combat and an international cast of characters. SENGOKU - In SENGOKU, players face off against undead feudal Japanese armies. SHOCK TROOPERS - In this run-and-gun adventure, players save a scientist and his granddaughter from the Bloody Scorpions. SUPER SIDEKICKS 3 - A soccer game featuring teams from all over the world. TOP HUNTER - Bounty hunters protect colonists from space pirates in this futuristic action game. WORLD HEROES - This classic fighter pits players against historical figures in a tournament enabled by time travel. [SNK Playmore USA]
Iron Man
Iron Man, an explosive third-person action shooter game that pits one of the world's most renowned Super Heroes against unspeakable odds, draws its story from the upcoming movie while also incorporating story elements from original Iron Man comic books. Using the advanced technology in Iron Man's suits of armour, gamers can take advantage of the wide array of high-impact weapons to strategically annihilate any enemy force standing in their way. Before tackling stunning and immense open battlefields, players can customise their armour suit as they encounter progressively more vicious enemies, and fight in epic battles that could challenge even the toughest Super Heroes. [Sega]
Wii:
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Kart Wii comes with the intuitive Wii Wheel, which makes it easy for novices to compete against veterans, so no one is left in the dust. And with a broadband hookup to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, players can compete with up to 11 other drivers from around the world for racing dominance. The game includes 16 new courses and 16 classic courses from previous Mario Kart games. For the first time ever, players have the option of racing with either karts or motorbikes. Players can also hit the road as their personalized Mii caricatures in addition to the handful of classic Nintendo characters found in the game. True to the series, the game features tons of racing, plenty of power-ups and oodles of objects for players to use to slow down other drivers. And 10 battle arenas keep players busy between trips around the circuit. Mario Kart Wii supports four different control options: Wii Remote with or without the Wii Wheel, Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller combo, Classic Controller and even the Nintendo GameCube controller. So there's bound to be a configuration that fits everyone's style. Mario Kart Wii launches with a new channel added to the Wii Menu to enhance game play: The Mario Kart Wii Channel. This new channel builds on the online community of Wii owners and lets players compete in tournaments, check worldwide rankings, see when their friends are playing and download ghost data. [Nintendo]
Iron Man
Iron Man, an explosive third-person action shooter game that pits one of the world's most renowned Super Heroes against unspeakable odds, draws its story from the upcoming movie while also incorporating story elements from original Iron Man comic books. Using the advanced technology in Iron Man's suits of armour, gamers can take advantage of the wide array of high-impact weapons to strategically annihilate any enemy force standing in their way. Before tackling stunning and immense open battlefields, players can customise their armour suit as they encounter progressively more vicious enemies, and fight in epic battles that could challenge even the toughest Super Heroes. [Sega]
xbox 360:
Grand Theft Auto 4
(Also known as "GTA IV") What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Belic, fresh off the boat from Europe. It's the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them an a living nightmare for those who don't. [Rockstar Games]
Iron Man
Iron Man, an explosive third-person action shooter game that pits one of the world's most renowned Super Heroes against unspeakable odds, draws its story from the upcoming movie while also incorporating story elements from original Iron Man comic books. Using the advanced technology in Iron Man's suits of armour, gamers can take advantage of the wide array of high-impact weapons to strategically annihilate any enemy force standing in their way. Before tackling stunning and immense open battlefields, players can customise their armour suit as they encounter progressively more vicious enemies, and fight in epic battles that could challenge even the toughest Super Heroes. [Sega]
Virtual Console:
Double Dragon (NES)
Hot on the tails of River City Ransom from last week the theme of violence continues with the legendary Double Dragon on the NES punching its way to the Virtual Console.
The NES version is a fun adaptation of the original arcade classic however there is no 2 player simultaneous option in the main game which is a crying shame (even the Master System adaption managed this). That being said there is a VS mode added in to allow you to take out your aggression on a friend. At the end of the day the single player game is still a hoot to play so we think Double Dragon still deserves its classic status on the NES, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
And that’s it for this week, only one game! Next week in the series of NES beat ‘em ups we’ll be getting Renegade. Let’s hope there is another game to go with it as it is not in the same league as Double Dragon or River City Ransom sadly.
The NES version is a fun adaptation of the original arcade classic however there is no 2 player simultaneous option in the main game which is a crying shame (even the Master System adaption managed this). That being said there is a VS mode added in to allow you to take out your aggression on a friend. At the end of the day the single player game is still a hoot to play so we think Double Dragon still deserves its classic status on the NES, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
And that’s it for this week, only one game! Next week in the series of NES beat ‘em ups we’ll be getting Renegade. Let’s hope there is another game to go with it as it is not in the same league as Double Dragon or River City Ransom sadly.
That's it for this week!
So, we have a big week, eh?
Everyone and their mother is gettin' Grand Theft Auto IV, of course.
But don't forget about gaming's other juggernaut: Mario Kart Wii!
And while you're buying one or both of those, don't forget to pick up SNK Arcade Classics Vol 1! It's only $20 for PS2, and $30 for PSP! Should be an excellent arcade compilation from one of the best developers/publisher of the arcade golden era.
We also see the release of Iron man on everything (but PC). Some people think it looks OK, but I have no idea.
edit: apparently the demo for this game blows.
So what are you buying this week? GTAIV and SNK Arcade, or Mario Kart and SNK Arcade? Or all three?
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I had no idea that SNK was releasing such a fine arcade collection. Looks intriguing!
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Because it's easier to do this by platform, in this manner.
And since IronMan is releasing on 6 platforms, it appears 6 times.
NDS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, and 360
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My wallet is about to give out too. I just bought SuperStars tennis because it was $20, and they happen to get in PerfectShots, so I had to get one of those before they disappeared again.
I have to get Mario Kart Wii, but soon after, I have to get Okami and then Shiki3, which I've been looking forward to forever.
WiiFit comes out soon after.. but I'm going to have to put it off, because it's $90.
Speaking of lightgun shooters, I just got a Nyko PerfectShot today. The thing is great - it has a nice heft to it and a large comfy grip. It has a spring loaded trigger so that the trigger isn't reliant upon the B button. It has a decent site too. It works really well, and I can comfortably play House of the Dead 2+3 with the onscreen sites turned off after calibration.
SNK's got an arcade comp out, too, which I want to get, but it may have to wait, like Wii Fit. I need more monies!
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I hear ya. I just picked up Breath of Fire III for the PSP, Civilization IV Complete Pack (On sale on Steam for $39! Damn good deal.) and last week I pre-ordered WiiFit and this week is Mario Kart and GTA IV. Ugh. I have to sacrifice GTA IV (I didn't particularly enjoy the first three)
Oh and thanks for doing this slash. That is the one thing I missed about hanging out on Joystiq - they would post all the game releases for the week. I don't miss the asshattery though.
Did anyone else try that Iron Man demo? It sucked. I don't often say that about video games - I can usually find a very redeeming quality, but that demo just... sucked.
Totally mediocre gameplay, Hulk:UD on the PS2 had a better desert environment... ick. The only thing that looked halfway decent was 'ol Iron Man himself. Too bad they did that to such a beloved character.
I'm not saying it's surprising - just disappointing. The surprise is that they let that fugly demo out.
I've seen the Perfect Shots in my local Gamestop once or twice, and they look quite tempting. The Wii Zapper definitely has a squishy, kind of soft feel to it. How comfortable is the Perfect Shot for prolonged use? The other thing I've noticed about the Zapper is that the grip isn't too ergonomic, and can feel awkward in a long session. At least, to me.
My game budget is definitely being pushed to the max this week, and I don't know if I'm going to be purchasing any new games in May. Of course, this thread may "help" me to change my mind.
Chance, about the Iron Man character model, for what it's worth I recall reading in Game Informer (I think) that ILM helped to create the model and lended the dev team their assets from the movie effects. I agree that he looks quite striking but that the rest of the demo was decidedly below average. The concepts behind the gameplay were fantastic, but the execution wasn't quite there.
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Yep. Even Robert Downey's VO was a disappoint. Le sigh.
Oh - and yeah thanks for writing this up - I love bein' able to check out what's available on one all-inclusive page.
Hmm I'm not sure. I don't think so...That's a fair point actually. Gametap has a rather extensive selection of Neo Geo games.
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I like the Zapper, I find it pretty comfy to hold, and I don't mind the "squishy" trigger, because it's still responsive and you can still shoot really fast with it. But I think the Perfect Shot is a little bit better of a design for faster-paced lightgunners like HOTD2/3. The Zapper is nice for steady shooting because you can hold the thing with both hands to steady your shots. This can be helpful in Ghost Squad, and actually in REUC as well (except you would not have the nunchuck in its slot for that game).
I'm really busy this week, but I'll give the PerfectShot some more playtime with HOTD and probably Ghost Squad since those have calibration. I'll letcha know how it is. From playing HOTD2's first two levels, though, it practically felt like I was playing the game in an arcade, since I had the on-screen sites turned off and everything, and you don't need the nunchuck for that game.
RE: Iron man
Too bad to hear the demo sucked. It sounded / looked like a good concept; it seemed like it would've been like The Hulk but with the ability to fly and shoot missiles. But... I guess we'll have to hear more reviews/hands-ons/opinions, since the demo is apparently a turd.
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Also the VC game this week is Double Dragon.
Ah man.. it's the NES version? I was hoping it would be the SMS version, because it's a better arcade port and it has 2 player simultaneous multiplayer.
DD on the NES is okay... Oh well.
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Bold is my emphasis. Now I'm a comic fan, and I like Iron-Man, but really? When you say DC to the man on the street they think Superman, Batman, and maybe Wonder Woman. You say Marvel you will get back Spider-man, Hulk, Captain America, and maybe Wolverine. In the comics even he is anything but highly renowned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thoUkHH-Njc
I am one of those rare individuals that never "got" GTA, so while it may be God's Gift to Gamers, I feel GTA IV is "Not For Me." I may give it a rent to see what all the fuss is about, though
It includes:
* Thrilling real-time battles in ancient “Great War Nations: The Spartans” is an RTS game which takes the player to ancient Greece: 2500 Years ago, before the rise of Rome, fierce battles between the Greeks and their enemies took place.
* Employ strategic troop formations
3 different formations will turn the tide of battle!
* Equip your troops with weapons from your defeated enemies Pick up the weapons left behind by your enemies after you have killed them in combat and custom outfit your warriors!
* Besiege the cities of historic Greece The more cities you conquer, the greater your power on the battlefield
* More than 60 different characters!
Different fighters, buildings, vehicles and many more
I'm thrilled, personally
That's all I'm interested in, but ironically, the ones that're supposedly the best(Magician Lord, Last Resort), I've never played.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renowned
While he is famous, he certainly isn't celebrated. Hes hated, or at least distrusted by most people, and if you believe the skrull theory, they don't actually know him at all. I stand by my statement.
That was hilarious. I like how he says it like 3 or 4 times in the "ghost episode" alone.
Did you ever see the "What!?" youtube clip of all of the Lost episodes? Classic.
My only console last gen was a PS2, and I never "got" GTA either. I tried it numerous times, and my group of friends would be glued to the TV for hours playing the thing. Taking turns trying to get the high score on some basketball minigame.
It's more because it's portable :P. Yeah, I know. It's weird how it works out like that.
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Why were they playing the basketball minigame when they could be out flying planes and killing cops?
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Totally understandable.
Although for me, the bikes and stunts as well as what I consider a refinement in how boosts are handled combined with online multiplayer and a bunch of new as well as classic tracks has me sold. For me, it's enough new good stuff as well as fixing of previous things to justify it.
But yeah. We all have those instances of games in a series that we are comfortable passing over simply because it's just another sequel in the franchise. I've skipped over lots of stuff in the past.
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Pretty much exactly what I was going to say. GTA's multiplayer looks pretty fun, so that might convince me to pick it up, but either way I can't afford it for a long while. These past couple months have been killer with the new games.
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Oh fuck. Last resort? On the PSP?
.........
2008- the year of wallet rape continues.