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Shipping this week: Make your choice edition

by Richard Mitchell { 10 months ago }

This week on the Xbox 360, you have a choice. You can choose between either Afro Samurai or MLB Front Office Manager. That's it. Pick one. You're done. Then again, you could make the third choice. You could choose to buy nothing at all. That's probably the most zen thing to do. Of course, you could buy both of them. That would be the capitalist thing to do. Trust us, the economy needs it.

Xbox 360:

Afro Samurai
MLB Front Office Manager

Shipping this week: Nothing edition

by Richard Mitchell { 11 months ago }

It's another one of those weeks. You know the kind, the kind where nothing new releases on the Xbox 360. These weeks serve a double purpose. On one hand, they remind us of the sad emptiness that is life. That keeps us grounded. On the other hand, the help us remember release filled weeks gone by and also help us to look forward to happier, brighter weeks on the horizon. This week, grab your old games, hug them close and know that there will come a day when new games will flow once again.

Shipping this week: Cribbing from Joystiq edition

by Richard Mitchell { 11 months ago }

We're not going to go so far as to literally copy and paste Joystiq's "New games this week" post, but we are definitely stealing the angry Santa picture. The picture tells a story, see. That story is this: there are no new Xbox 360 games coming out this week. You see that misshapen, haphazardly wrapped present under the tree? It's not a new game. It's a special gift from Santa or, to be more specific, a gift from Santa's reindeer. He said that Rudolph "made it himself," whatever that means. Protip: don't open it.

Shipping this week: Crazy go nauts edition

by Richard Mitchell { 12 months ago }

Another laid back week for Xbox 360 releases this week as the year dwindles to its quiet, bitterly cold end. We only have one game to report, and that game is Rise of the Argonauts. The game centers around the myth of Jason and his Argonauts and their search for the Golden Fleece. As one might expect, the adventure is fraught with peril. We can sympathize. After all, we've seen the Old Navy commercials and know the horrors of searching for fleece.

Oh, we have one note for Jason: once you find that Golden Fleece, you might want to check in on Medea. She's looking a might unhinged.

[Via Joystiq]

Shipping this week: Black hole edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

The holiday gaming season, for the 360 at least, is over. After the accumulation of so many good games over the last several months, it seems the accumulation of worthwhile titles has become so massive that it's collapsed into itself, forming a black hole of new releases. What we're getting at, you see, is that there are no new releases this week. Not one. Not even a game based off of a holiday kids' movie. Nothing. Nada. We suggest you take this week to organize yourself. If you're anything like us, you still have a pile of games to finish, so get to it. And remember, there's nothing better to bring a family together during the holidays than a good video game. Also, strangely enough, there's nothing better to help you avoid family during the holidays than a good video game.

It's good either way, really.

[Via Joystiq]

Shipping this week: Scaling, scailing edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

With week after week of nothing but big releases (and a short breather last week) it looks like it's finally time to round out the big holiday gaming schedule. The biggest release this week is, without a shadow of a doubt, Prince of Persia. After the Prince took a questionable turn to the Dark Side (which followed his jaunt to the Emo Side), Ubisoft decided the entire series needed a refresh and the result is available this week. Here's hoping the Prince manages to scale those obstacles with panache and aplomb rather than falling to his death with all the grace of a stone. Here are all of this week's releases:

Prince of Persia
Destroy All Humans! Path Of The Furon
The Tale of Despereaux

[Via Joystiq]

Shipping this week: Deep Breath edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

Take a deep breath. That's it. Nice and easy. The worst of it is behind us. After weeks of being assaulted by top shelf games, it looks like things are finally slowing down. In fact, about the only notable 360 game this week is the delayed release of Sonic Unleashed (and if early reviews are any indication, even that might be a stretch). So, now that we've been given this respite, we suggest you go play your games in a hurry. After all, Prince of Persia is only a week away.

Sonic Unleashed
Winter Sports 2 The Ultimate Challenge
NPPL Championship Paintball 2009

[Image: Rodrigo Paoletti]

Shipping this week: Braaaains edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

You've read the headline and you're probably thinking, "Oh, great. Just what we need. Another article effusing praise for Left 4 Dead. Thanks. Thank you so much." In truth, yes, we're excited that Left 4 Dead is coming out this week, but the reality of the headline is best understood by glancing at the list below. There are twelve, twelve new games being released this week. If that's not enough to metamorphose every respectable gamer into a gibbering, cash-starved zombie, we're not sure what is. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have suddenly developed an irresistible craving for ~~braaains~~ gaaames.

Shipping this week: Banjo's Edge at War edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

The holiday onslaught continues as we are once again greeted by numerous heavy hitters. We've got your Mirror's Edge, your Banjo, your Call of Duty, your Command & Conquer. Please let us remind you that we are only two weeks into November and the gaming bonanza has yet to be fully unearthed. So, choose and choose wisely. Unless you're filthy rich, of course (and if you are, could you spare us a few bucks?).

Call of Duty: World at War
Mirror's Edge
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Pro Evolution Soccer 09
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
Rock Revolution

[Via Joystiq]

Shipping this week: Boring edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

Is there a more boring month than November? It's like there's nothing worth playing this month at all. After the debacle that was last week, this week is completely bereft of anything even remotely resembling fun in even the most infinitesimal way. Seriously, have you seen what's coming out this week? Just take a look.

Gears of War 2
Tom Clancy's EndWar
Secret Service: Ultimate Sacrifice
James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Namco Museum Virtual Arcade
Legendary
History Channel Civil War: Secret Mission

See? Nothing. Ah well, maybe we'll finally get something worth playing next week.

[Image: sweet mandy kay]

[Via Joystiq]

Shipping this week: Get underground edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

It's funny. The reaction to both a nuclear disaster and the release of a long-awaited sequel is essentially the same. You want to stock up on food and supplies, get indoors, seal the exits, and come to terms with the fact that you may never see your family again. Yes, Fallout 3 comes out this week. There are other games coming out this week too. You can read about those below. You know, if you want.

Fallout 3
Guitar Hero World Tour
MotoGP 08
Scene It? Box Office Smash Bundle
High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE
Baja 1000: Score International

[Image: fuzzcat. Via Joystiq]

Shipping this week: indecision edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

Oh boy. Not only are there eight new games hitting the Xbox 360 this weeks (and Portal on XBLA, lest we forget), but several of them look to be good games. Heavy hitters like Far Cry 2 and Fable II undoubtedly top the list, but there are some other big names in there as well. Check 'em out:

Fable 2
Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Far Cry 2
Disney Sing It
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
Dance Dance Revolution: Universe 3
Legendary

Now, the question is are there any "must have" games on this list for you, or are you strategically withholding your funds for something else?

[Via Joystiq]

Shipping this week: it begins edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

And here ... we ... go. We're halfway through October and it's finally started. The industry imposed holiday game torrent is upon us. We hope you've saved up some cash (or tidied up your GameFly queue) because, starting now, you're going to need it. Just look at all of these games:

Yeah, this is going to be a tough couple of months.

[Via Joystiq]

Shipping this week: Earth shattering edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

We mean the headline literally, you see, because this week's marquee title (arguably) is Fracture. You may recall Fracture as the earth molding third person shooter from LucasArts. If you don't remember it -- and we wouldn't blame you -- there's a demo of the game available on Xbox Live Marketplace right now. We've also got a platformer, two basketball titles, and ... um ... Guilty Gear 2: Overture. All told, we have:

Anyone out there planning to pick something up this week?

[Via Joystiq]

Shipping this week: Hell's LEGO hunting edition

by Richard Mitchell { 1 year ago }

We've got five (count 'em, five) new Xbox 360 games this week. Probably the biggest of the bunch is Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, which finally arrives after numerous delays. Aside from Brothers in Arms we have LEGO Batman, which we imagine will be an awful lot like LEGO Indiana Jones which was an awful lot like LEGO Star Wars. We question whether or not the somewhat addictive charm will hold out this time. To round out the week, we've got off-road racing, hacking and slashing, and ... um ... hunting. Consider the fall gaming flood postponed.