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Game Releases for Week(s) Ending 21/10/05

22nd October 2005, 7:55pm
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 So I skipped a week - sue me. It just means this one is hellishly, painfully long. Hooray for procrastination! Thanks, Games Warehouse, for having so many new products each week. Thanks a lot.


PC:

Supreme Rule 2010
Supreme Ruler 2010 encompasses Military, Economic, and Diplomatic elements in a RTS game.

Land of Legends
The battle for the legendary lands begins! Our story begins as all tales of wonder do... Once upon a time there was a land where man and magic coexisted with a menagerie of fantastical beings. All was not well though, for a great horror stalked the land.

Bet on Soldier
Federations with open control over governments created Bet On Soldier, a TV show where soldiers fight to entertain the masses and to generate profits.

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
X Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, sequel to the best-selling X-Men game ever, introduces the epic storyline of an uneasy alliance between the X-Men and the hated Brotherhood in a fight to reclaim Earth from Apocalypse's grasp. Also available on PS2, Xbox and Gamecube.

Ultimate Spiderman
Play both sides as Ultimate Spider-Man allows players to take on the role of Spider-Man AND a super-villain in an original storyline. Also available on PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, GBA and Nintendo DS.

Black and White 2
Will you be an evil or benevolent deity? The epic world of Black & White is yours for the asking. But remember -- if you want peace, prepare for war. Also available on Collectors Edition DVD here.

Conflict: Global Storm
Tasked with locating and ultimately defeating a new force in global terrorism, is a rapid response counter-terrorist unit made up of four Gulf War veterans.

Nickelodeon 10 Games Pack
Contains Wild Thornberries Rambler, The Wild Thornberries Movie, Rocket Power: Extreme Arcade Games, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, Rugrats Munchin Land, SpongeBob Squarepants: Operation Krabby Patty, SpongeBob Squarepants: Employee of the Month, SpongeBob Squarepants & Friends Basketball, Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron v Jimmy Negatron. An amazing value 10 pack!

Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood delivers even more of the authenticity, squad combat, and compelling story the franchise is famous for and includes many exciting new missions and features designed to make the game even more intense.

Bratz Rock Angelz
Bratz Rock Angelz will empower fans of the wildly popular line of fashion dolls to explore their own 'passion for fashion' in a unique interactive adventure game. Also available on PS2 and GBA.

Total Overdose
1989: Deep in the heart of the Mexican jungle, undercover agent Ernesto Cruz blasts his way through an armed militia to board a DEA plane bound for home. He never made it, the victim of an alleged 'overdose'.

1914: The Great War
Take on the career of an officer in World War I. You are assigned by your superior to various posts along the fighting fronts of Western Europe, where you must prove your strategic abilities.

Cuban Missile Crisis
A world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962, the two cold-war powerhouse nations have unleashed their nuclear arsenal, levelling Cuba and turning it, along with the majority of the world, into a radioactive desert. The remaining world citizens thus find themselves in a war fighting for their very survival...

Dark Age of Camelot: Epic Edition
Face off against thousands of other players in Realm vs. Realm combat, the revolutionary advancement in PvP gameplay. Revolutionary advancement in PvP (player vs. player) gameplay. Also features updated graphics and an all-new player tutorial.

Diplomacy
Diplomacy. Set in early 20th century Europe, this PC adaptation brings the power struggles of seven mighty nations to life like never before.

Serious Sam 2
Sam Stone is back to rescue the universe one bullet at a time against overwhelming hordes of time travelling enemies in Serious Sam 2. Serious Sam 2 is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious! Also available on Xbox.

FEAR
You aren't a soldier. You are a weapon. F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) is an intense combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging story presented entirely in first person. Be the hero in your own blockbuster action movie. The Director's Edition DVD is available here.

Quake 4
You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds. For the same price you can get the special DVD edition - check it out here.

Rome Total War: Barbarian Invasion Expansion
The expansion moves the action on 350 years to a time when the Roman Empire is in deep trouble, beset by enemies inside and out, and possibly even dying.


PS2:

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006
Is Tiger Woods the best golfer of all time? He’s ready to settle that debate once and for all and only you can stop him. Also available on Xbox.

Midway Arcade Treasures 3
Fuel your racing fever! Midway Arcade Treasures 3 is a collection of eight classic arcade racing games featuring Rush: The Rock, Hydro Thunder, Super Off Road, Badlands, Race Drivin', S.T.U.N. Runner, San Francisco Rush 2049, and Off Road Thunder: Mud Sweat 'n' Gears! Also available on Xbox.

Spartan Total Warrior
Take up arms against the ruthless Roman Empire and fight alongside loyal allies as your skill at combat and your mastery of the art of war allows you to single-handedly turn the tide of epic battles. Also available on Xbox and Gamecube.

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects
An epic war has struck the Marvel universe... and its outcome is in your hands! Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects - delivers the most authentic and cinematic Super Hero fighting experience ever seen in a video game while remaining faithful to Marvel's comic legacy. Also available on Xbox, Gamecube and PSP.

Michigan: Report from Hell
Nobody knows how and why this nightmare started. The whole city is covered in thick fog and rotting dead corpses are littered everywhere. As a member of the Zaka TV scoop team the player is sent out on a mission: find his disappeared colleagues and search for the truth behind the mist... and try to get back alive!

Spy Toy (Game and Camera)
SpyToy is more than just a game! It builds on the surveillance concept first introduced in ‘EyeToy: Play 2’ with a package of new and improved security features. If you've already got a camera, and just want the game, head over here.

Top Spin Tennis
Top Spin takes 16 of the top professional tennis players in the world including Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and Carlos Moya and puts them in gamers' hands to create the most realistic tennis game ever.

SSX on Tour
Reach breakneck speeds, catch huge air, and become an icon with SSX On Tour. SSX On Tour is packed with all-new highly detailed tracks, new stylish player customization options, new monster tricks, and multiplayer options. Also available on Xbox, Gamecube and PSP.

LA Rush
In L.A. Rush, join the crew at West Coast Customs to pimp your ride and live the fabulous lifestyle of an L.A. street racer. Feel the rush as you race over 36 licensed rides including muscle, tuner and exotic vehicles as well as exclusive tricked-out racers designed by West Coast Customs and Rides Magazine. Also on Xbox.


Xbox:

Godzilla: Save the Earth
The epic battle for Earth will range across the globe in more than a dozen massive, destructible city environments, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Osaka and New York. Environments have been enhanced and enlarged, featuring hills, oceans, harbours and mountains.

Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil
Reload for the Bloodiest Battle Yet! In the next chapter of the DOOM 3 saga, the UAC returns to the abandoned facilities on Mars to investigate a mysterious beacon buried deep in the ruins of the ancient civilization.

NASCAR 06: Total Team Control
Drive your team to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd!

Dead to Rights 2
Dead to Rights II sees players assuming the role of Jack Slate, a grizzled cop in a city where criminal organizations are at war with one another.

Sniper Elite
One bullet can change history. World War II is drawing to a close, taking the role of an American Sniper sent into the chaos of war torn Berlin by the secret service you must complete a series of missions to thwart Soviet nuclear ambitions at the dawn of the Cold War.


GBA:

Barbie Superpack: Secret Agent and Groovy Games
Barbie Secret Agent and Barbie Groovy Games in one package! Team up with Secret Agent Barbie on a super-spy adventure, and hit the town with Barbie and her friends for fun and adventure!

Yoshi's Universal Gravitation
Get ready for an original game experience as players tilt Yoshi through topsy-turvy worlds brimming with adventure.


Nintendo DS:

Tak: The Great Juju Challenge
The top teams from across the world have come to compete in The Great Juju Challenge. Representing the Pupanunu tribe are Tak and Lok who will face great adversity in the form of Jujus, wild animals and some menacing new tribes.


PSP:

NBA Live 2006
NBA LIVE 06 builds upon the depth and authenticity that the NBA LIVE franchise has delivered for more than a decade and that made last year the best-selling version in the history of the series.


Macintosh:

Sim City 4 Deluxe (Sim City 4 & Rush Hour)
Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial centre, and industrial backbone. Take complete control of your city’s transportation system and solve U-Drive-It missions from fighting crime to tackling disasters. Watch your population skyrocket as you get your Sims on the go. Create the ultimate living, breathing megalopolis -- the most expansive compilation ever.


Oh...oh man. I have totally learnt my lesson. I will never skip a week again. My fingers hurt. There's blood on the keyboard. Go....go buy some games.
by Nick Schaedel » Author's Blog