New Releases 3/14-3/20: Full Spectrum Warrior Edition

Photo of Robert Allen Robert AllenMarch 14, 2010
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This week presents a spectrum of new diversions which range from Kratos’s muted hues and crimson splashes to the vibrant tones of the latest iteration of the Pokémon franchise. While most of this week’s releases can easily be categorized into either darker, more solemn titles or colorful, lighthearted amusements, there at least one outlier- Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon. The game combines imaginative character design with a gloomier palette as players explore a desolate world. Color us interested. 

360
Dragon Age Origins: Awakening
Metro 2033
Perfect Dark
Resonance of Fate
Supreme Commander 2

PS3
Dragon Age Origins: Awakening
God of War III
Resonance of Fate

Wii
Build a Bear: Friendship Valley
Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon
Hall of Fame Ultimate Hoops Challenge
Pizza Delivery Boy
Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space

DS
Build a Bear: Welcome To Hugsville
Infinite Space
Pokemon HeartGold
Pokemon SoulSilver
Sonny with a Chance
Spectral Force Genesis

PSP
No Releases

PC
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
Dragon Age Origins: Awakening
Metro 2033
Sol Survivor

DesertEagle’s Pick: As a role-playing aficionado, I’m looking forward to tri-Ace’s Resonance of Fate, which not only offers the mix of real-time and turn-based combat I yearn for, but also allows players to radically rework each protagonists’ appearance. The dulcet tones of Nolan North are just icing on the cake.

TideGear’s Pick: I’m definitely interested in Spectral Force Genesis and Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, but there was no mental debate this week! Infinite Space is absolutely my pick.  Not only have I been waiting for this since it was announced, I’ve been waiting for a spaceship sim like this even longer. It seems accessible yet super deep, and I already know I love the aesthetic.

SeanNOLA’s Pick: I am a little surprised that DEagle didn’t mention God of War III; I
can’t really say that I’m looking forward to it, as Kratos has never
really seemed that interesting to me, but I think it deserves a nod from
at least one of us, seeing as how it IS a pretty major release.  My
pick of the week is Pokemon: Soul Silver.  I haven’t touched a Pokemon
game since I polished off Blue 12 years ago, but for some reason I have
been jonesing to force adorable animals to fight to the death for the
past few months.

Photo of Robert Allen Robert AllenMarch 14, 2010
67 1,039 1 minute read
Photo of Robert Allen

Robert Allen

Since being a toddler, Robert Allen has been immersed in video games, anime, and tokusatsu. Currently, his days are spent teaching at two southern California colleges. But his evenings and weekends are filled with STGs, RPGs, and action titles and well at writing for Tech-Gaming since 2007.

67 Comments

  6. Where’s Snola and Karnov?

    I’m thinging DE’s codename should be Kratos, as he mean (to Adam) big and bald.

  7. How can I pass Build a Bear: Welcome To Hugsville? really who doesn’t want a hug from a cuddly bear sim?

  10. I’l play Pizza Delivery Boy if it pays me $8.50 hour+tips and I deliver in a MILFy neighboorhood.

  14. I did like the first Supreme Commander, of course I picked it up at best buy for $10.

  15. How many episodes are Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space of is that an episode itself?

  16. It’s a post-apocalyptic FPS that takes place on a Russian underground transit system. I hope there’s a mine cart level.

  18. Any differences between the two console versions of Resonance of Fate that you guys know about?

  19. We want Karnov, We want SNOLA!

    In their absense I think Adam will pick Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon because its kind of wierd and offbeat, while Sean will pick Infinite Space. He loike those DS RPGs.

  26. I’d say Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight but the DRM is making me change my mind.

  28. I’m assuming that Dragon Age Origins: Awakening is an expansion. Does anyone have more info?

  32. I wish Kratos would tear a teddy bear’s head off for this week’s new release pic.

  38. BioWare and Electronic Arts put rumors to rest and announced Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening, the first official expansion pack which is slated to be released on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on March 16, 2010. The expansion will require Dragon Age: Origins and will cost $39.99. It will be available both on disc and via download.

    The expansion is set in Amaranthine, with the storyline set to be based on discovering the darkspawn’s true purpose and dealing with the mysterious “Architect”. The player has the option to import their character from the main game or start over as a Warden from Orlais, with a whole new origin. The expansion will include new content, more storyline, five new recruitable party members and Oghren, a character from Dragon Age: Origins, new spells and abilities, a raise in level cap, and new items. One of the companions that will be featured in the game was announced as being a human male mage named Anders who is an escaped prisoner. He was brought into the circle of Magi at adolescence, thus leaving him to miss the things that life offers outside of the tower.

  40. Snola and Karnov, please explain why you didn’t offer your picks on the next podcast. I expect some incredible stories. Maybe fighting wild tigers or saving burning orfanges.

  57. What? No shout out to the Build a Bear and Pokemon release?
    I thought your site was “all games considered”.

  59. Are these Karnov references in any way related to the Karnov mention in the last Retronauts?

  65. Just got GoW3, man this game is so freaking awesome. Best PS3 graphics except maybe Uncharted 2.

  67. Have you guys heard the new CAGcast? Wombat steals Karnov’s trick and pretend he isn’t there.

    When is your new podcast posting?

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