| This Week in Xbox: July 9-23, 2008 Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what's going on this week on Xbox.com. xbox.com |
Nerf N-Strike (Bundle) - Wii (E 10) Through the din of a popular arcade, one player has emerged as the best N-Strike gamer his friends have ever seen. But even as Shane smashes through the game's record, something far more mysterious is happening: his success is being tracked and recorded. Shane is the perfect candidate for an ultra-exclusive invitation to become an N-Strike Elite. Later that night, he's awakened to find the Nomad C Series Recruitment bot hovering silently over his bed. "B.O.B." has a challenge for Shane. Join the quest to become an Elite Striker and he'll have access to Top Secret Blasters. It's all the incentive Shane needs, and as the one controlling Shane, it's your opportunity of a lifetime....Bundled with every game, comes the revolutionary SWITCH SHOT EX-3 which transforms between a live Nerf blaster and a Wii remote shooting peripheral for the game. Choose Your Blasters Play with over 25 NERF Blasters including the MAVERICK REV-6, VULCAN EBF-25, LONGSHOT CS-6, and many never seen before! Blast through Danger Explore a top-secret NERF facility and unravel the mystery of the unknown threat that awaits. Multiplayer Action Go head to head with up to 4 players using additional Wii Remotes and SWITCH SHOT EX-3 blasters. Release Date:Tue, 28 Oct 2008 gamecrazy.com |
SingStar Queen - PS2 (T) SingStar Queen, a karaoke game packed with the classic songs that made Queen one of the world's favorite bands. They sold more than 300 million albums and had a worldwide hit musical created in their honor, We Will Rock You. Other songs included are Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are the Champions, Another One Bites the Dust, and Don't Stop Me Now. Whichever track is your favorite, you'll be lining up to grab the mic (not included) and step into the trainers of the legendary Freddie Mercury to raise your living room roof. 20 famous tracks with real Queen music videos. Compete against your friends and family to see who has the best chance at singing stardom.Multiple game play modes including Solo and Freestyle modes. Several Multiplayer modes including Pass the Mic, Battle and Duet. Sing along with one of the most popular rock bands of all time. Release Date:Tue, 17 Mar 2009 gamecrazy.com |
Cars Race-O-Rama - PSP (E) In the Cars Race-O-Rama video game, players get to race against new characters, through action-packed tracks to win the Race-O-Rama trophy as their own personalized Lightning McQueen. Join Lightning McQueen in Radiator Springs as he prepares his academy of student racers for the Race-O-Rama competition. Release Date:Mon, 12 Oct 2009 gamecrazy.com |
Alpha Protocol - Xbox 360 (RP) In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in Obsidian Entertainment's blockbuster role-playing game (RPG) thriller Alpha Protocol. Assume the role of Michael Thorton, a highly skilled government operative trained to eliminate threats to national security. When a mission goes horribly wrong, Thorton is the only one with the information, skills, and audacity to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so, he will utilize the very government directive that the enemy sought to use against him—Alpha Protocol.Set in the modern day, Alpha Protocol gives you complete control not only of Thorton's actions but also of his personality and attitude, all of which will determine the future of the world as we know it. Blending fast-paced modern combat, significant character advancement, and innovative RPG features, Alpha Protocol brings a fresh new perspective to the genre. With a story rivaling the best spy-thriller novels and an immersive, ultra-realistic espionage world, Alpha Protocol will redefine the RPG genre for next-gen gaming. Alpha Protocol is developed by Obsidian Entertainment, creators of Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic II The Sith Lords and Neverwinter Nights 2. Redefined RPG: A classless system gives you the ability to mold Thorton into the secret agent you want him to be with lethal close combat techniques, marksman skills, proficiency with gadgets, and much more.International spy: Travel around the world to international safe house locations to obtain information, mission objectives, and conduct meetings with a growing list of contacts.Dialogue stance system: With an innovative real-time dialogue system, the characters in Alpha Protocol will react to Thorton's each and every word. Caution and wit are needed—the stakes are high and the tensions mount in conversations that will have you on the edge of your seat. Release Date:Tue, 01 Jun 2010 gamecrazy.com |