| This Week in Xbox: August 27-September 3, 2008 Guest columnist Ryan Treit fills in for Xbox.com's Games Editor Denny Atkin, to bring you all the latest in what's going on this week on Xbox.com |
Eternal Poison - PS2 (T) Laden with gothic themes, this mysterious strategy RPG for PS2 is full of interesting characters, daunting locations, and a fantastic quest spanning five long episodes. With tremendous production values, allowing for cinema-quality CG cutscenes and extensive voice work, and a tried-and-true strategy RPG mechanic with the added novelty of demon-collection, Eternal Poison blends tradition with innovation to provide gamers a surprisingly familiar yet equally new experience.Pre-order Eternal Poison and receive a free art book. Offer good while supplies last. Release Date:Tue, 11 Nov 2008 gamecrazy.com |
Jagged Alliance - DS (T) Jagged Alliance is the ultimate sight and sound extravaganza that combines strategy with incredible role-playing action is now available on the DS! Jagged Alliance is the much awaited introduction of the award winning Jagged Alliance franchise on the Nintendo DS. Desperately you are called to the island of Metavira by scientists Jack Richards and his lovely daughter Brenda. You hear of their plight—the Fallow tree, its precious, medicinal sap on which countless lives depend, is under the control of the evil and traitorous Santino. With most of the island already in his grasp, you must hand-pick a commando force of renegade mercenaries and take back the island by force. Release Date:Tue, 05 May 2009 gamecrazy.com |
Ben 10: Alien Force - Vilgax Attacks - Xbox 360 (E 10) Vilgax and a horde of other intergalactic baddies are hatching an evil plot to conquer the universe, one planet at a time. It's going to take all the power Ben can marshal to his command in order to put a stop to their scheme. Now Ben and the Omnitrix are going into outer space and into the realm of alien home planets for the very first time. But will Ben's multitude of alien forms be enough to save the universe from a hostile takeover?Take control of Ben and the Omnitrix as you embark on an adventure into outer space and to new alien home planets.Employ 10 of Ben's amazing alien forms: Echo Echo, Goop, Brainstorm, Chromastone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray and Cannonbolt.Explore an amazing original storyline that will have you using your powers to thwart a villainous attempt at intergalactic conquest. Battle a variety of Ben's most notorious foes, including his ultimate nemesis, Vilgax.Enjoy art and sound effects designed to resemble the TV series, as well as voice acting provided by the original television cast.Feel the intensity as enhanced visuals and effects combine to deliver the most advanced game yet in the series. Release Date:Tue, 27 Oct 2009 gamecrazy.com |
Army of Two: The 40th Day - PSP (RP) Army of Two: The 40th Day for PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a top-down shooter based in cooperative gameplay. The first Army of Two game for PSP, it features series heroes, Rios and Salem, and and arsenal of co-op moves designed to open up strategies in the face of overwhelming odds. In addition, the game features weapon customization and upgrade systems, as well as online two-player cooperative play.Weapons customization allows players to change their weapon in the heat of battle and adapt your firepower to the situation.Army of Two: The 40th Day for PSP has been built from the ground up with a focus on co-op gameplay, resulting in the ultimate two-man tactical experience on any handheld platform to date.An engaging story set in Shanghai, China in which the Army of Two must fight their way through ravaged city districts as they try to beat the odds and uncover the secret of the 40th Day.Army of Two: The 40th Day features the same feel of the console version, but wrapped up in more accessible arcade style gameplay.Two-player multiplayer support allows for up to 2 players in wireless multiplayer action via an ad hoc connection. Release Date:Tue, 12 Jan 2010 gamecrazy.com |