Welcome to a very light version of the game releases this week. While a short week, a new feature has been added- Pulse’s Pick of the Week. Every week I will be selecting the game I feel has the most interest or hype. This does not mean it is the best game of the week, just the one I feel is the one to look out for. Feel free to share your thoughts, but be aware if you disagree with my pick you will make me cry and I will never share my ice cream with you.
And now.... here is the very short list of releases this week.
Pulse’s Pick of the Week!
Prototype 2 (PS3, XBOX360) - Sequel to the open-world action game from 2009. Game features a new protagonist, Sergeant James Heller, who is seeking revenge for the death of his family. He is infected with a virus that allows him to be a shapeshifter. Game will not include multiplayer. [Price- $59.99, Collectors Edition $79.99] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ5xW-Yo720
PC Releases
Risen 2: Dark Waters (Windows) - Sequel to the 2009 action role-playing game. The hero, which shall remain nameless mainly because he has no name, is asked to help find a sunken ship and help locate the pirate Gregorius Emmanuel Steelbeard. Game operates on a full day and night cycle with random weather patterns. Enemies also change their behavior based on time and weather. [Price $59.99]
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Mac) - While not a new game, the Mac finally is getting the stealthy role playing game that consoles and PC have had since last fall. [Price $49.99]
Nintendo 3DS Releases
Shifting World - A puzzle platformer based on the Shift series. Obstacles are passed by shifting between black and white. Puzzles also require a shift from 2D to 3D. [Price $29.99]
Arcade/DLC Releases
Bloodforge (XBOX Live Arcade) - A good old fashioned hack and slash based with a Celtic landscape. The gods have chosen the warrior Crom to fight for them. He had ended fighting to be with his family, and now he has vowed revenge. [Price $15.00 in points]
UEFA Euro 2012 - DLC content for FIFA 2012. Content includes all teams, stadiums, and events from UEFA Euro. Also includes updated versions of each UEFA team. [Price $15.00 in points]
What Were They Smoking?!
For this week’s What Were They Smoking? Award, I will admit it is a bit of a reach, but is well deserved. This game was given the award due to being just a terrible idea. This week the award goes to the downloadable game for the Nintendo DS, Chuck E Cheese’s Arcade Room. In my opinion, games that are a slew of mini games are nothing more than a cop out. “Hey we need money and have no original ideas, so let’s throw some mini games together and sell it!” When this idea was added to the Chuck E Cheese’s franchise, that was enough to make me give them this award.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSkpWokp7fU
