New Releases 8/29-9/4: (Power) Walking Dead Edition

Photo of Robert Allen Robert AllenAugust 29, 2010
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With the Summer gaming drought still affecting now-gen consoles, Wii and PSP owners should prepare for a satisfying downpour of diversions.  Between Team Ninja’s interpretation of Samus’ space skirmishes, a Clue-inspirited whodunit, and a pair of memorable light-gun shooters, Nintendo owners better have their Wiimotes charged. The same could be said for enthusiasts of Sony’s portable system, who not only receive two solid system exclusive this week, but have Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Gladiator Begins, and ClaDun – This is an RPG! in the immediate future.

360
Dead Rising: Case Zero

PS3
No Releases

Wii
Guilty Party
Gunblade NYC & LA Machine Guns
Metroid: Other M

DS
Camp Rock: The Final Jam

PSP
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
Valkyria Chronicles 2  

PC
Ghost Pirate of Vooju Island
Mumbo Jumbo 6 Pack Second Edition
Prison Tycoon: Alcatraz

DesertEagle’s Pick: The recent Valkyria Chronicles 2 demo eliminated most of my skepticism- it seems the code wizards at SEGA have successfully translated the contiguous strategy of the original PS3 title into portable form. 

TideGear’s Pick: Despite the confusing initial reviews, Metroid: Other M is definitely my pick, as Metroid is my second favorite game series of all time. Valkyria Chronicles 2 is also a must, but I should probably play more of the first game before diving into the sequel. Lastly, Ace Combat: Joint Assault interests me as an Ace Combat fan, but I’m actually a bit disappointed by the shift to real-world settings.

Photo of Robert Allen Robert AllenAugust 29, 2010
56 732 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.

56 Comments

  6. Is that a promise there will be no more Camp Rock games, or it is “Final” as with “Final Fantasy”

  7. Wheres the hell is Nancy Drew this week. Is seems like she has a game every few days.

  12. Maybe that the zombies are in good shape from being in almost every game these days.

  15. I liked the first Ace Combat on PSP. I might have to get this once it drops in price.

  22. Metroid: Other M. I have every game in the series, so I hope this doesn’t disappoint.

  23. My only purchase in August will be Valkyria Chronicles 2. That comes out the 31st, right?

  25. Metroid for me. I’m worried because it getting some really mixed reviews. Sounds like they should have left it with Retro Studios.

  26. Metroid deal for those intersted:

    -Buy Metroid Other M, Receive $20 Gaming Coupon

    -$20 on either Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Super Mario Brothers, and Super Smash Brothers with purchase of Metroid: Other M.

    -Save $20 titles with Metroid: Other M to include Mario Kart and the groundbreaking Metroid Prime Trilogy collection for Nintendo Wii.

  40. SeanNOLA just told me his pick was “Camp Rock: The Final Jam”. He was too embarrasses to post it, but hes a big Jonas fan. 😉

  45. Ace Combat: Joint Assault AND Valkyria Chronicles 2. My PSP is going to be very busy this week.

  46. I haven’t gotten around to it yet, but I might marathon it tonight before I dive into VC2. I really loved the characters in the first game, and I having an opportunity to relive that story in another medium.

  52. it’s Anime. What do you expect? They can make Auschwitz funny and Disneyland gloomy. That’s why I love the Japanese.

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