Mega Man Star Force 3
If you’re into the RPG-action hybrid games in the Mega Man Star Force series, then you’ll be happy to see Mega Man Star Force 3 hit the DS shelves this week. Master dozens of Mega Man transformations, and battle lots of new enemies, but the real gimmick here is that the entry comes in two flavors, Black Ace and Red Joker. Each flavor will provide the player with a few different items and transformations for Mega Man, encouraging everyone to find a friend who has the other version and link up for some WiFi play and trade items around.
Fight Night: Round 4
Fight Night: Round 3 was one of the best selling titles around the launch of the current generation of consoles. Fight Night: Round 4 for PS3 and Xbox360 will build on that success, bringing boxing fans a brand new game engine, and an extensive roster of boxers to choose from, including Tyson and Ali. The new graphics are slick and realistic, including features like real-time muscle flexing, and distinct styles for each of the 45 playable boxers.
C.O.R.E.
To date, it has been difficult to create a FPS for a hand-held Nintendo platform which sells to more than the most dedicated FPS fans. It’s a difficult enough proposition that it is attempted only very infrequently. C.O.R.E. is an example of a strong attempt. It boasts smooth graphics, interactive environments (including destructible elements and vehicles), and easy 4-player games from a single card. I know you’ve been burned before, but if you love the idea of mobile FPS, then you’ll want to at least take a look at this one.
King Arthur
The Lady in the Lake hands this week’s Icrontic Spotlight to King Arthur for the PC. On the surface, the game looks like it has a lot of mechanics in common with the Heroes of Might and Magic franchise: The player controls a series of heroes, who each command an army in the name of conquest. However, in this game the heroes are the legendary knights of the round table, and the land is mythical Britannia. The battles are large-scale strategic combat fought over beautiful and various landscapes with hundreds of units. In addition the player, who takes on the role of Arthur himself, must make story-centered decisions along the way. Cast magic spells, and send your knights on quests for great and powerful artifacts. Send your wizards against the evil spell casters of the enemy. Ally with your fallen foes or finish them off. Will your Arthur be like the ruthless, immature, and heavy-handed ruler depicted in “Le Morte D’Artur” or the kind, wisdom-guided ruler from “The Once and Future King”? Either way, your goal is to unite all of Albion under one great banner.
Following is a list of all announced releases for the week:
PC
- Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
- FUEL
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Jane’s Zoo
- King Arthur
- Metal Drift
- Red War: Edem’s Curse
- Star Defender 4
- Street Fighter IV
- The Movies: Superstar Edition
PS3
- BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
- Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
- Fight Night Round 4
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
PSP
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Wii
- A Boy and His Blob
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Summer Sports Party
- Reel Fishing Challenge (WiiWare)
- Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa (VC – SMS)
DS
- C.O.R.E.
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Hot ‘n’ Cold
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace
- Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker
- My Dress-Up
- My Make-Up
- Sudoku Master (DSiWare)
X360
- BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
- Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
- Fight Night Round 4
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Infernal: Hell’s Vengeance
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