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Guitar Hero: World Tour
Activision
Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, Wii
Activision ups the ante with another full band game. It’s even more than full band it’s got an 8 player battle of the bands mode that is guaranteed to turn anyone into a fierce musical competitor. A new guitar controller (how many of these things do I need in my living room?) and microphone are joined by an authentic electronic drum kit with three drum pads, two raised cymbals and a bass kick pedal. The game boasts a huge selection of classic and modern rock and a huge downloadable library even on the Wii.
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Yakuza 2
Sega
PS2
Once again you can dive into the seedy underbelly of Tokyo and Osaka. Play as Kazuma Kiryu, the hero from the original Yakuza, and experience the violent Japanese underworld where respect and honor are of the utmost importance. Fight with rival gangs, police, and the Korean mafia in an endless series of conflicts and plot twists (story by Seishu Hase) that are sure to keep you on your toes. You can now string together a combination of moves in multiple directions using the right thumbstick and there are even more context sensitive Heat moves like throwing foes off a balcony.
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LEGO Batman: The Videogame
WB Interactive
PS2, DS, Wii, PC, PSP, Xbox 360, PS3
A stampede of notorious criminals have busted out of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City houses only the nastiest criminally insane bad guys to ever walk the face of the earth. It’s up to the famed Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder to sweep Gotham clean of criminal activity using everything at their disposal, including crime-fighting vehicles as well as some pretty cool bat gadgets. As always, these LEGO games are hysterical and a simply a blast to play. Villains include Bane, Clayface, Nightwing, and more. Smash and bash through enemies and try not to get turned on when LEGO Catwoman struts her stuff.
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Spore
EA
PC, Mac
Imagine creating your own race that lives in its own universe. That’s what Spore, the brainchild of Will Wright, is. Play as God by starting from a cellular level, evolving life, building tribes, creating civilizations, and even sculpt entire worlds. Design everything including creatures, vehicles, buildings, and space ships – then go online and visit someone else’s universe. Variations are endless and it is totally addicting to watch your creatures grow and multiply. It’s like a much more complex Sea Monkeys on your computer and you’re in complete control!
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Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant
Vivendi Games
DS, PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP
A rejuvenated Neo Cortex is taking over the world one brain at a time! Cortex and N. Brio devise a new kind of evil - a text-messaging, do-anything device which controls both mutant and bandicoot minds. Armed with his quick-wits and lightening agility, Crash must free his friends, the titans and save the day! Not only does Crash gain the ability to control his enemies when he jacks them - now he can store his favorite monsters in his pocket, upgrade them and utilize their powers when they are most advantageous. Wumpa Island becomes a “free-romping” environment, allowing players to travel and explore through intersecting worlds, with different gameplay options available depending on what creature you’ve brought along for the ride.
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FaceBreaker
EA Sports
PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
Who doesn’t love a fast playing arcade style boxing game? Created by the same team that developed the award winning Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreakers in an over-the-top boxing world full of new characters and game modes. It’s fun, violent, and sports that in-your-face attitude that we all love. You’ll laugh out loud as beat the crap out of your opponent and watch in satisfaction as your progress is illustrated by real-time facial deformation. This is fisticuffs at it’s best - primal pugilism and button mashing combined in one. And with the Wii version, you’ll also get a workout.
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Rockstar Games
PS3, Xbox 360
Race at insane speeds through the streets of modern-day L.A. recreated in stunning detail. Drive the hottest range of real-world tuners, muscle cars, exotics and superbikes on the streets today. Trick out your ride to the max with the best after-market performance parts and custom kits. This is the closest that you can come to illegal street racing without having to worry about the cops. There’s no track, no load times, no rules. Put up your pink slip and punch down the accelerator. Welcome back to the Midnight Club.
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NBA Live 09
EA Sports
Wii, PSP, PS3, Xbox 360, PS2
NBA LIVE 09 is back with the best playing basketball game in the category that rewrites the book on authenticity and connectivity - but is still accessible enough for new users to get in on the ground floor. New features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers will make the LIVE experience fun, long-lasting and satisfying. For those in need of some extra coaching, NBA LIVE 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.
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Ultimate Band
Disney Interactive
Wii, DS
Build your own band and jam out on guitar, bass, drums, or vocals. Live the life of a rocks star, starting off in your garage and culminating in a massive arena concert for an international audience. Build up your career and popularity by playing instruments with only the Wii Remote and Nunchuk – no need for drum sets and guitars. Create your own character and customize away. On the DS you can create your own song using the touchscreen and stylus to lay down track for each instrument and mix it. Go online and rock out with your friends.
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Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals
Disney Interactive
DS
The saga continues as you step back into the adventures of Nanairo Panetary Patrol officers Rallen and Jeena and continue unlocking the secrets of the mysterious creatures known as Spectrobes. The universe is being menaced by the Krawl who have amassed a great army and are preparing to launch a deadly attack. This is a “real-time” RPG that you can play online with other people and use special combination powers to attack. The stylus is put to good use and you can control your character and their Spectrobes at times with the microphone. Capture and train your Spectrobes to do your bidding.
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