New Releases For The Week Of 01/26/09
In honor of last week's Oscar nominations, this week's new release list has a touch of Hollywood in it. First up we've got Afro Samurai, based on the animated series of the same name. This sword slashing adventure game puts you in the role of Afro, a samurai setting out to avenge his father's death by challenging his killer, Justice. There is a whole bunch of stuff about headbands and robots and such, so fans of the series will find something to love. Afro's voice is done by Samuel L. Jackson (as it is in the series), so expect a whole bunch of words I can't repeat for fear of getting my mouth washed out with soap. Backing up Jackson is Hellboy himself Ron Pearlman and the woman behind Lady Deathstrike, Kelly Hu. Anyone else notice how much I love comic book films? If you're perhaps less interested in stylized Feudal Japan and more interested in the real history, then look into Nonunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle, a strategy game that all but demands you be well versed in The Art of War and The Prince. Speaking of classic books, Coraline hits theaters in February, so of course the obligatory game tie-ins have arrived. Based on the Neil Gaiman story of a girl who is transported into a magical world, the games should at least hold you over until the movie, otherwise just read the book! I'd say something about Rygar: The Battle of Argus for the Wii, but I don't want to prejudge this game, and everything I've heard about it has been less than favorable. Oh well, better luck next time.
- Afro Samurai (PS3, X360)
- MLB Front Office Manager (X360, PS3, PC)
- Rygar: The Battle of Argus (WII)
- Coraline (DS, PS2, WII)
- Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle (PS2)
- DJ Max Fever (PSP)
- The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity (DS)
- Mystery P.I.: The Vegas Heist (PC)
- Powerbike (DS)
- Jake Power: Policeman (DS)
TheDoctor
Posted to Hot Stuff, Video Games on 26 January 2009
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