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2010/06/06

Video Games Coming out This Week [06-06-12-06, 2010] - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

AAA’s Targets of the Week: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Call of Duty: The War Collection, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Last month we saw the console versions of Prince of Persia release, and now this month, this week, the PC version is out. In addition to that, there’s the long awaited and anticipated Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PSP. It’s a sequel to the events of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snaker Eater and Portable Ops, and has you controlling the lovable Naked Snake, AKA Big Boss.

Another thing to watch out for is the Call of Duty War Collection for Xbox 360, which contains Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty 3, and Call of Duty: World at War, also known as CoD 5. It’s a WW II FPS bundle for those of you who haven’t played some of the CoD games besides Modern Warfare.

Links go to game detail pages at retail and digital distribution outlets like Amazon and Steam, etc. You can also check out my Amazon aStore for the latest and greatest games released this year.

[PC]

Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi [Digital – D2D]
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands [Digital - D2D]
WarBirds Red Baron

[Mac]

WarBirds Red Baron

[Xbox 360]

Call of Duty: The War Collection
Earthworm Jim HD [XBLA]
Green Day: Rock Band
Green Day: Rock Band Plus
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11

[PlayStation 3]

Green Day: Rock Band
Green Day: Rock Band Plus
Joe Danger [PSN]
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
Voodoo Dice [PSN]

[PSP]

Cubixx
Disgaea Infinite
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker PSP Entertainment Pack

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Accessory Set
Vibes

[Wii]

City Builder
Green Day: Rock Band
Let's Play Ballerina
Let's Play Garden
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
Vacation Isle: Beach Party

[Nintendo DS]

Flametail [DSiWare]
Let's Play Ballerina
Let's Play Garden
Mega Man Zero Collection
Mind Over Matter
Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena
Satisfashion: Rock the Runway

[iPhone]

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 [iTunes]

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Sources:

The Video Game Release List of 6/6 - 6/12 [Shacknews]

New Releases Week of Jun 06, 2010 [Gamespot]

2010/06/04

Alan Wake Novel, Based on the Game, Now Out

Alan Wake was released for Xbox 360 just last month, with the PC version said to be too much effort for a little studio like Remedy, developers of the title.

Alan may be a best-selling author suffering from writer’s block in the game, living the events of his book, but in real life, late last month saw a tie-in novel, which I personally hadn’t heard about before, arrive.

It’s a 320 page novel written by Rick Burroughs, and it’s naturally based on the game. So for everyone who didn’t get a chance to play the game, can head over to Amazon and grab it for about $10.

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Source: Remedy Alerts [Twitter]

2010/05/31

Gaming Magazine Subscriptions for $5 at Amazon

Amazon has had a few deals on magazine subscriptions and so on over the past couple of months. Now they’ve got a deal exclusive to gaming mags.

For the next few days, until June 5th, you can subscribe to Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Nintendo Power, and PC Gamer for $5 each.

This saves you over $100 on a 1 year subscription in the case of PC Gamer or Official Xbox Magazine, which comes with a DVD. You can also take advantage of this deal to renew subscriptions too. In all cases, you’re saving more than 90% on the price.

So head on over there and get a good deal on gaming magazines before it ends.

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Source: Amazon

2010/05/27

Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project Arriving on XBLA Soon

Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project recently celebrated its eighth birthday last week – not that anyone really noticed.

Up until now the game was only ever released on the PC, but that’s set to change as Microsoft has officially announced, after months and months of speculation and hints, that the game will be arriving on Xbox Live Arcade soon. No date or price has been given, but it will likely be soon.

The original Manhattan Project for Windows was released back in 2002. It was a kind of spin-off title, not in the main universe of Duke Nukem games, developed by Sunstorm Interactive, which has since gone out of business. It was still good fun though, as you controlled the Dukester in a side-scrolling 3D adventure spanning several environments, in what was essentially a tribute to the first two Duke Nukem games from the 90’s, before Duke Nukem 3D.

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Sources:

http://www.xbox.com/
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project Confirmed for XBLA [Shacknews]

2010/05/25

Doom II: Hell on Earth Coming to Xbox Live Tomorrow

The old id classic, Doom II: Hell on Earth, or Doom 2 for short, has been ported by Nerve Software and will end up on Xbox Live tomorrow, the 26th of May – joining its predecessor, Doom.

This Xbox 360 version of Doom II will have all the levels from the original, as well as a new episode made by Nerve.

The game was leaked onto XBLA in Japan earlier on in the week. The price is said to be set at 800 Microsoft Points.

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Sources:

This week on arcade: Voodoo Dice [Major Nelson]

XBLA: DOOM II XBLA Available Right Now… In Japan [GamerBytes]

2010/05/12

EA to Release Monopoly Streets, Other Monopoly Titles too

Do you remember Monopoly? That fun board game that we all played years ago which saw you moving round the board, passing go and not collecting $200? Arguing over this and that, and ending up in jail eventually, all the while seeing Mr. Monopoly smiling away – that top hat wearing dropkick.

EA Play announced that it’s working on Monopoly Streets, obviously based on the famous board game.

Chip Lange, EA’s Hasbro Division:

“We’re taking Hasbro’s No. 1 family game brand and masterfully striking the balance of offering the classic Monopoly play experience and adding a spectacular new visual treatment as we bring the classic board to life with players walking the streets of Monopoly.”

“Monopoly Streets will bring people together and connect families all over the world by offering online gameplay through their gaming consoles. We think this unique, combined offering will bring families together around the TV this holiday season for a classic family gaming tradition they’ll remember for years to come.”

Online rankings, leaderboards and downloadable content is said to be available soon for this title, which will release this year in “Fall”, for PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii. In addition to this, a DS Monopoly title will also come out. I’ve also read that the game will be available through digital distribution for PC. A browser-based game is also in the works too for EA’s Pogo.

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Sources:

EA Play To Release "Dynamic, Living" Monopoly Title [IncGamers]
See the sites in EA's Monopoly Streets [Joystiq]

2010/04/28

Techno Times Competition: Win an XBOX 360 with GTA IV

Yesterday was Freedom Day in SA, and the Cape Times failed to have the Techno Times insert inside. But today when I looked, there it was.

Sometimes the Techno Times doesn’t arrive because of holidays or else someone steals it out of my copy of the Cape Times. So I decided for those who don’t buy it or don’t have the TT, I would post this here.

Last week there was a competition for a PS3 with God of War III up for grabs. There’s a new competition offers up an Xbox 360 along with GTA IV for the winner. All of it’s worth R3000 in total. Quite an old game, but not a bad one at all, so I hear.

To enter all you have to do is SMS “XBOX” sans quotations to 34445. SMSs cost R2. The competition ends on May 7. Winners will be notified via phone.

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Source: Techno Times

2010/04/26

Video Game Deals on Amazon [April 28, 2010 Edition]: BioShock 2, Just Cause 2

BioShock 2’s Special Edition has been reduced for both PC and PS3, and plain old BioShock 2 for the PC gets a price cut as well. Just Cause 2 receives a price cut for Xbox 360 and PS3, saving you 25%. Call of Duty: World at War for PC is nearly 33% off. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare GOTY for 360 is more than half off. Other good deals include Your Shape for Wii, and… well, the list below has the rest.

VGDs feature on AAA once or twice a week with deals at least $7.00 [R50] or more making the big list. Deals which are $10 or more, and well-known games, make the best deals list.

Best Deals:

BioShock 2 Special Edition - $72.98 - Save $27.00 [PS3]

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year - $18.54 - Save $21.45 [360]

BioShock 2 Special Edition - $72.98 - Save $15.68 [PC]
Bioshock 2 - $34.99 – Save $15.00 [PC]

Just Cause 2 - $44.98 - Save $12.01 [360]
Call of Duty: World at War - $18.68 - Save $10.94 [PC]

[PC]

BioShock 2 Special Edition - $72.98 - Save $15.68

Bioshock 2 - $34.99 – Save $15.00

Virtual Villagers 4: The Tree of Life [Game Download] - $6.99 - Save $13.00
The Club - $7.61 - Save $12.00
Call of Duty: World at War - $18.68 - Save $10.94

[PS2]

Pro-Evolution Soccer 2010 - $19.99 - Save $9.00

[PS3]

Just Cause 2 - $44.98 - Save $8.01
BioShock 2 Special Edition - $72.98 - Save $27.00
Buzz! Quiz World - $22.98 - Save $13.89

[Xbox 360]

Just Cause 2 - $44.98 - Save $12.01
Def Jam Rapstar - $59.99 - Save $10.00
Guilty Gear 2: Overture - $21.46 - Save $10.00
Pro-Evolution Soccer 2010 - $29.99 - Save $9.97
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year - $18.54 - Save $21.45

[Nintendo DS]

Elite Forces: Unit 77 - $14.04 - Save $11:00
Squeeballs Party - $8.96 - Save $11.00

[Nintendo Wii]

Def Jam Rapstar - $49.99 - Save $10.00
Your Shape - $19.99 - Save $20.00
Squeeballs Party - $8.96 - Save $11.00

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Sources: Amazon - Nowinstock

2010/04/21

Singularity Release Confirmed for June, 2010

Singularity is a game that might have come out last year if it hadn’t been for Modern Warfare 2, which Activision pushed majorly. Singularity was said to have been kept back until 2010.

After some delays and so on, they’re finally going committing to a release date, which is June 29, 2010, and Activision has confirmed that the game will ship for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 simultaneously.

Singularity is a game developed by Raven Software, but unlike some of their other titles, mainly id Software creations, like Quake 4, and Wolfenstein of last year that both received a lukewarm reception at best, this is an original title that looks pretty good from what I’ve seen. It involves using time to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.

There’s also been a new trailer released for the game too.

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Source: Shacknews

2010/04/18

Video Games Coming out This Week [April 18-24, 2010]: Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

AAA’s Target of the Week: Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

No major releases this week. Quite quiet actually, but after nearly a year, the Xbox 360 version of Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper is coming out. The PC version came out last year in May. And I’ve always been such a fan of the legend – and who isn’t? Jack the Ripper gets his own video game. That cements his legacy and popularity right there. There’s even a branch of science or investigation called Ripperology. Did you know that?

Apart from that, there isn’t much to see. Admittedly, I haven’t seen or heard of most of these games before. Sorry. Slow week, yeah. Awkward…

Available links go to game detail pages at retail and digital distribution outlets like Amazon and Steam, etc.

You can also check my Amazon aStore to see the latest and greatest games released this year so far.

[PC]

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom [Steam]

[Xbox 360]

After Burner Climax [XBLA]
Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

[PlayStation 3]

After Burner Climax [PSN]

[Wii]

All Star Karate
Monster Hunter Tri
Monster Hunter Tri Classic Controller Bundle

[DS]

Windy X Windam
Beat City

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Sources:

The Video Game Release List of 4/18 - 4/24 [Shacknews]

New Releases Week of Apr 18, 2010 [Gamespot]

2010/04/16

New X-Com Title Confirmed, FPS Title Called XCOM, First Screenshot

A rumour that’s been around a long time is that another series of games from the 90’s, X-Com, will be getting a modern resurrection of sorts. 2K Australia is planning to make another X-Com title, but with a twist: it will be an FPS, or first-person shooter, title this time.

For a while, it was suspected that 2K Boston, now known once again as Irrational Games, the team who worked on the original BioShock, would be working on this title. But Ken Levine is adamant that he has a game in development that is the first in a new IP.

2K Marin, developers of BioShock 2 was then also widely reported as the team handling this new title, referred to as XCOM, but it’s been said that 2K Australia is the lucky bunch that will head development on the project. 2K Marin and 2K Australia are sister studios, along with 2K Novato, 2K California, and 2K Canberra. 2K acquired the license to the IP from Atari a few years back.

2K president Christoph Hartmann:

"With BioShock 2, the team at 2K Marin proved themselves as masters of first-person, suspenseful storytelling, and with XCOM they will re-imagine and expand the rich lore of this revered franchise. Players will explore the world of XCOM from an immersive new perspective and experience firsthand the fear and tension of this gripping narrative ride."

Teaser site write-up:

XCOM is the re-imagining of the classic tale of humanity’s struggle against an unknown enemy that puts players directly into the shoes of an FBI agent tasked with identifying and eliminating the growing threat. True to the roots of the franchise, players will be placed in charge of overcoming high-stake odds through risky strategic gambits coupled with heart-stopping combat experiences that pit human ingenuity – and frailty – against a foe beyond comprehension. By setting the game in a first-person perspective, players will be able to feel the tension and fear that comes with combating a faceless enemy that is violently probing and plotting its way into our world.

There are some concerns about this whole XCOM FPS business though, seeing as X-Com: Enforcer, a TPS [third-person shooter], was a flop. The games before this were turn-based strategy titles similar to Jagged Alliance or Fallout, except they had you fighting against UFOs and aliens and such.

This new XCOM will be available for PC and Xbox 360.

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Sources:

Press release

“X-Com 'Re-Imagined' as FPS by BioShock 2 Dev” [Shacknews]

2010/03/24

Splinter Cell: Conviction – PC Version Delay, No Demo [News]

“Take this, you PC gaming scum!”

The PC version of yet another game gets sh1t upon, it seems.

Yes, the oft-delayed Splinter Cell: Conviction is going to be delayed once again – on PC. Instead of the “set in stone” release date of April 13, the game has been pushed back two weeks, and will now come out on the 27th of April, 2010. Apparently the listing on Amazon has confirmed this, and Big Download received confirmation from Ubisoft on the matter.

The Xbox 360 version of the game is still on track for April 13.

To add insult to injury, the PC version of the game won’t receive a demo either. The Xbox 360 version will.

Ubisoft community developer Li Kuo on Twitter:

"Sorry guys, tomorrow's demo is for X360 only. There are no plans for a PC demo."

And not to mention: this is a Ubisoft title. What does that mean, you ask? Ubisoft’s new rubbish DRM, requiring an always on connection, optimised for first world countries, and nobody else. That’s what.

Why, Atom*?

* God of Violent Video Games

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Sources:

- Splinter Cell Conviction PC's release gets a two week delay to April 27 [Big Download]
- No PC demo plans for Splinter Cell Conviction [Big Download]

2010/03/04

Video Game Deals on Amazon: Buy an Xbox 360, Save on Mass Effect 2 for the Xbox 360

There is an offer on Amazon at the moment which began yesterday, and ends tomorrow. If you buy an Xbox 360 Elite bundle or Xbox 360 Arcade, then you save on Mass Effect 2. Instead of paying the normal price of $48.00 (currently) on Amazon, you’ll save about $20, and pay only $29.99.

Buy an Xbox 360 on Amazon, and save money on Mass Effect 2

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Source: Amazon

2010/02/23

Borderlands: Secret Armory of General Knoxx DLC out Today for Xbox 360

The third DLC pack for Borderlands, Secret Armory of Generally Knoxx, should be out today for the Xbox 360 and available on Xbox Live Marketplace, costing at 800 MS points. A release for the Playstation 3 and PC versions are coming on Thursday, the 25th of February, and should sell for $9.99[1].

Included features in this DLC pack: level cap raised to 61 [2], new locations, about 30 new enemies, new weapons, a new weapon class, improved AI, and new vehicles.

It was previously thought that the level cap would be raised to 50, but apparently a press release from 2K has confirmed that it is 61. They were also rumours that the game might not be released today, but I read just now that the DLC is “still on” for today, despite speculation.

You can check out this info and more over at the Borderlands wikia page.

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Sources: [1] TeamXbox - [2] Joystiq

2010/02/14

Alan Wake for the PC? No. For Real This Time.

“Alan Wake for PC! Where are you?!”

Alan Wake has been development for a hell of a long time, and years ago it was planned that it would make an appearance on the PC as well as the Xbox 360. Then it fell off the radar and seemingly into the abyss for a while before resurfacing a while later. Then last year the decision was left with Microsoft as to whether the game would see people playing it on the PC, seeing as Remedy didn't really seem to give a damn much.

But now the decision is final: Alan Wake will not be released on the PC after all.

"Some games are more suited for the intimacy of the PC, and others are best played from the couch in front of a larger TV screen. We ultimately realized that the most compelling way to experience 'Alan Wake' was on the Xbox 360 platform, so we focused on making it an Xbox 360 exclusive. Both Microsoft and Remedy have long histories in PC game development. This decision was about matching this specific game to the right platform."

And I was just talking about it the other day to my brother, saying how good it looked. That it might just be the best horror game I’ve seen in quite a while. I personally think it’s rubbish – the whole explanation they gave. I’m sure Alan Wake would have fitted in quite nicely on the PC. It looks like nobody could really be bothered in the end.

Oh, well. Plenty of other non-exclusive titles that’ll hit the PC this year anyway.

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Source: Eurogamer

2010/02/04

Local Video Game and Technology Deals at Incredible Connection

Today I received a brochure from Incredible Connection in the morning paper, The Cape Times. Yes, as it turns out, February is Trade-in& Upgrade month at Incredible Connection. I now remember this, because last year this time I went there and traded in my old CRT monitor and got a few hundred rand off of a 19” Acer LCD screen, which has given me no problems whatsoever so far in the year I’ve had it.

Now this year there are some new deals, and I’m going to just put a few of the ones that appeal to you and me here:

The one that will likely interest you is this one. You can trade in any console whatsoever and receive R500 off of an Xbox 360 Elite, which usually sells for R3199,95. The trade in price would then be R2699,95, and the Elite comes bundled with two games – Batman: The Videogame (not Arkham Asylum, unfortunately) and Pure.

So if you have an Atari 2600 lying around, you can get rid of it and get this. But from watching The Verge the other night, it seems some people still play with these old systems. Up to you…

You can also trade in any handset or cellphone and receive R1500 off of a BlackBerry Storm 9520. That’s another big deal.

There are other deals on cellphones, digital cameras, printers, monitors, and lots of other stuff. No PC or console games, though.

You better hurry though, because this Trade-in& Upgrade deal only lasts from today (Thursday, the 4th of February) until the 7th (Sunday). Only four days, but I seem to remember the last time it was longer. Oh, well.

By the way, you can also check out the Incredible Connection Blog for this information as well.

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Incredible Connection Blog

www.incredible.co.za

2010/01/19

Video Game Deals on Amazon: Skate 2, G.I. JOE: The Rise of the Cobra

PS2

Call of Duty: World at War Final Fronts - $11.99 - Save $7.97
Bakugan Battle Brawlers - $11.99 - Save $7.97

PS3

G.I. JOE: The Rise of the Cobra - $29.99 - Save $11.50
DJ Hero Renegade Edition Featuring Jay-Z and Eminem - $159.99 - Save $19.78

360

Skate 2 - $19.99 - Save $15.00

Need for Speed: Nitro - $19.99 - Save $5.79
Diner Dash: Flo on the Go - $19.99 - Save $10.00
Mad Karts of Madagascar - $11.99 - Save $8.00
Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders - $22.98 - Save $5.01

Wii

DJ Hero Renegade Edition Featuring Jay-Z and Eminem - $159.99 - Save $19.78
Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 - $19.00 - Save $8.49

2010/01/18

Resident Evil 5 DLC and Gold Edition Coming Soon

At the moment I’m playing Resident Evil 5 on PC, so I found this interesting.

It looks as though in February and March there will be some DLC coming for the console versions of the game (Xbox 360, PS3). And on top of that, there will be a retail version called the "Gold Edition” or Resident Evil 5 Gold, which will bundle these DLC packs along with the original game, RE5. That will be coming in March too.

Unfortunately, as with most titles nowadays, neither the DLC packs nor the Gold Edition look like they’re coming to the PC – just consoles as usual.

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Resident Evil 5 'Gold Edition' Trailer Shows Off Downloadable Campaigns, Content

2010/01/10

Video Games Coming out This Week - 01/10 – 01/16, 2010: Army of Two: The 40th Day

Nothing really major is coming this week. And why would you think there is? There’s always a little drought after Christmas, even just before Christmas. But there should be a flurry of games coming later on this month and especially in the rest of Q1 - February and March.

Things that might catch you fancy include Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter for Xbox 360, Army of Two: The 40th Day, and Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition for the Mac.

But these aren’t really the games we’ve been looking forward to for this year, are they?

Links go to game detail pages at Amazon, Steam, etc.

Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper
Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis
The Sims 2 Fun With Pets Collection
VVVVVV
Zero Gear

Mac

Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper
Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition

Xbox 360

Army of Two: The 40th Day
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Vancouver 2010

PlayStation 3

Army of Two: The 40th Day
Vancouver 2010

PSP

Army of Two: The 40th Day

Nintendo DS

Crazy Chicken Tales
Daniel X: The Ultimate Power
Sands of Destruction
Touch Solitaire
Windy X Windam

Nintendo Wii

Chronos Twins DX
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Sleepover Party
ShadowPlay
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces
Walk It Out!

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The Video Game Release List of 1/10 - 1/16

http://www.gamespot.com/

http://www.examiner.com/

2010/01/03

Video Games Coming out This Week, 01/03 – 01/09, 2010: Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot, Bayonetta

Pick of the Week- Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot

This week, the first real, full-length week of 2010, sees the release of the second DLC pack for Borderlands, Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot, for PS3. Gamespot also claims that the PC version will be this week, but there’s no official word, so not sure about this. Last week the Xbox 360 version came out. Seeing as Borderlands was such a massive hit last year, and was hailed as one of the most “original” games, then you’ll likely want to get a hold of this.

I’d say that the other major release this week is Bayonetta even though I certainly won’t be playing it (not that I could anyway). I’ve seen it, and besides Bayonetta having a nice derriere, she reminds me too much of Fiona Coyne in the SA version of The Weakest Link, and not to mention the soundtrack sounds rubbish. But to the game’s credit, it does seem to have some nice touches, like the hair and everything. Weird.

Links go to Amazon, etc.

Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot (Gamespot said so)

Divinity II - Ego Draconis

PlayStation 3

Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot

Bayonetta

Darksiders

Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond

Xbox 360

Bayonetta

Darksiders

Divinity II - Ego Draconis