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Game Releases for Week Ending 25/11/05

30th November 2005, 12:59pm
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PC:

Taito Legends
This collection of classic games consists of 29 of the best loved classics, including Bubble Bobble, Space Invaders, Rainbow Island, Operation Wolf, New Zealand Story to name but a few.

Playboy: The Mansion - Gold Edition
How would you build the most decadent empire in the world? Playboy: The Mansion blends state-of-the-art social simulation with traditional role-playing and empire-building gameplay. Gold Edition includes original game plus Private Party add-on!

Crown of Glory
Crown of Glory: Europe in the Age of Napoleon, the player controls one of the crowned potentates of Europe in the Napoleonic Era, wielding authority over his nation's military strategy, economic development, diplomatic relations, and social organization.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Delve into the criminal mind as you move through the dark and gritty world Law & Order: Criminal Intent. You are Detective Robert Goren, an elite member of NYPD’s Major case squad whose razor-sharp instincts and powers of deduction have helped you earn a reputation as a top-notch investigator. Now you will be put to the ultimate test as you scour the crime scenes to collect evidence, interview witnesses to build a criminal profile, and apply psychological interrogation techniques to solve the most challenging homicide cases of your career.

Crime Life: Gang Wars
Fight fire with fire; hurt crime with crime. When even the cops assigned to protect you are corrupt, the only way forward is to take the law into your own hands. Also available on PS2 and Xbox.

Sudoku Unlimited
Sudoku Unlimited is the ultimate logic game – no maths, spelling or vocabulary required. Join the Puzzle Craze that has taken Australia by storm! Packed with unlimited challenges and a unique and intuitive mouse interface, Mindscape Sudoku Unlimited is the only Sudoku product you’ll ever need. Kids to experts will find enjoyment from a never ending number of puzzles!

Need For Speed: Most Wanted
Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the thrill of illicit street racing permeates the air. From the makers of the hit Need for Speed Underground series, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Also available on PS2, Xbox , Gamecube, GBA and PSP (with the subtitle 5.1.0).

You can get the Black Edition - featuring exclusive cars, races and specially-tuned rides, as well as a bonus DVD with behind the scenes footage of model/actress, Josie Maran, concept art, exclusive videos and much more - for PC here, or PS2 here.

The Matrix: Path of Neo
Set in the Matrix universe, The Matrix: Path of Neo will enable players to actually play as Neo, the central character, and relive his most important and memorable scenarios from the complete film trilogy, including the original film, The Matrix. Also available on PS2 and Xbox.

The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer
Mr Incredible and Frozone return to non-stop action in the new video game Disney presents a Pixar film, The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer. The game begins at the film’s conclusion – Underminer’s threatening emergence to wreak havoc on the residents of Metroville. Also available on Gamecube.

Star Wars: Episode III Activity Centre
Bring the Force home with the Star Wars Activity Centre. Stand back as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker, along with a cast of memorable characters from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith turn your computer and printer into a home printing studio!

The Movies Limited Premiere Edition (DVD-ROM)
The Movies is a "life simulation" game that lets players build and control their own Hollywood motion picture studio. Premiere DVD Edition Includes exclusive costumes, soundtrack, Movie-Making hints guide, exclusive trailers and original concept art!

Customplay Golf
CustomPlay Golf is the first game to focus on creating and playing your own golf course.

World of Warcraft Atlas
Find what you need in World of Warcraft with ease using this extensive Atlas.

Battlefield 2: Special Forces Expansion
Get ready for all out war with special forces...Become an elite soldier or insurgent in the secret war for control of the modern world's most strategic locations. Fight intense online battles using the latest weaponry on land, in the air, and at sea. Also available on DVD-ROM.

Hoyle Games
So many to pick from! There's Board Games, Poker Machines, Texas Hold 'Em, Chess, Mahjongg, Card Games, Slots and Video Poker, Blackjack Series, Casino 3D, Poker Series, Casino Games and Puzzle and Board Games! Wow!


PS2:

Ratchet Gladiator
Ratchet and Clank are captured and forced to compete on an underground reality combat sport show. The show, which features abducted heroes fighting for their lives against a gruesome gang of deadly Exterminators, is run by a deranged media mogul named Gleeman Vox, who intends to use Ratchet and Clank as his next contestants.

Soul Calibur III
A mysterious individual has revived Nightmare, everyone's favorite demonic armor-clad warrior. This sequel's roster features three new fighters, bringing the tally of playable characters to more than 25.

Drift Racer (Kaido Battle 2)
Set on the notoriously treacherous mountain roads of Japan known as the Kaido, the game gives players the chance to experience the life of an underground drift racer ( in the spirit of Initial D) on the very proving grounds where the racing form was born.

True Crime: New York City
True Conflict. True Power. True New York. Wield the ultimate power as a rogue street cop in New York City. You are Marcus Reed, a former criminal turned cop, using and abusing your authority to hunt down the murderer of your mentor while cleaning up the 'hoods of New York City, from Harlem to Chinatown. Also available on Xbox and Gamecube.

Nicktoons Unite!
For the first time ever the greatest Nicktoons villains face off against your favorite characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Timmy Turner, Jimmy Neutron, and Danny Phantom.

Capcom Classics Collection
Capcom Classics Collection introduces 22 timeless arcade classics on one disc - and you don't need a pocketful of loose change to play! Also available on Xbox.

LMA Manager 2006
LMA Manager returns with the definitive football management game - LMA Manager 2006. The new game and database engine make for the most powerful LMA ever: the game boasts a deeper and more realistic transfer market, along with a completely new look and style, a fantastic new 3D match engine and improved stadium construction. Also available on Xbox.

WWE Smackdown! vs Raw 2006
Enter the ring for the fight of your life against top WWE Superstars in WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2006. SD vs Raw 06 delivers the deepest and most realistic wrestling experience ever! You can also get a Limited Edition Tin Box for the same price over here.

Shadow the Hedgehog
Created as the ultimate lifeform, Shadow is a rebel tormented by a dark past, and he is struggling to unveil his true identity. Was he created to save humankind or to do the evil bidding of the dark side? Also available on Xbox and Gamecube.

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


Xbox:

Half Life 2
Blending suspense, intense action, and the most responsive game environment ever created, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where your presence affects everything around you.

Fable: The Lost Chapters
A vast array of expanded content, greater customization options, and additional story lines are available on the Xbox video game system in Fable: The Lost Chapters.


Gamecube:

Dancing Stage: Mario Mix
Boogie down with Mario in his own dance party! Someone has stolen the Music Keys and released the music they held. Without the Music Keys, the unstable power of the music is wreaking havoc on the land.

SpongeBob Squarepants: Lights, Camera, Pants!
Bikini Bottom is abuzz! The producers of everyone's favorite superhero show, "The Adventures of Mermaidman & Barnacleboy," are filming a special episode in Bikini Bottom and using the locals as actors!


GBA:

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES Classics Edition)
Link's legendary adventures continue in this classic NES game for the Game Boy Advance! Once again, the land of Hyrule is in Chaos. As Princess Zelda lies sleeping in the North Castle under the spell of an evil wizard, Ganon's underlings threaten to overtake Hyrule and summon their dark master from the dead.

Chicken Shoot
Battle against a bunch of poultry troublemakers and stop the rampaging roosters from ruling the roost in this hectic bird-blasting game for the GBA.

Scrabble Scramble
The best-known word game of all time has finally come to Gameboy Advance, giving puzzlers the chance to enjoy fast paced Scrabble action on the move anytime, anywhere.

2 in 1 Packs
A few double packs today. There's Gauntlet & Rampart, Marble Madness & Klax, Paperboy & Rampage and SpyHunter & Supersprint.

Juka and the Monophonic Menace
Juka and the Monophonic Menace is one of the most stunning games to hit the GBA this year. Set in the strange and wonderful world of Obla, the game revolves around the journey of a young Alchemist, who sets out to rescue the people of his village from the evil Monophonic Menace.

Pac-Man Pinball Advance
Pac-Man, everyone's favourite arcade legend, is back and ready for some fast-paced pinball action! This amazing combination of pinball excitement with Pac-Man's famous arcade moves is set to keep you hooked to your GBA for hours.

Samurai Jack: The Amulet of Time
Join cartoon superhero Samurai Jack on a journey of honour and revenge in this classic action/adventure game on the GBA. Jack is a samurai warrior banished by the shape-shifting wizard, Aku, into the bizarre and twisted future.


Nintendo DS:

Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour
The Path to Victory is in the Cards! Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour brings a new round of dueling action to the Nintendo DS. Utilizing the unique features of the Nintendo DS, players will experience the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! on two screens with touch pad controls.

Meteos
An evil planet named Meteo is sending storms of world-ending meteors across the galaxy, and only your puzzle skills can stop them. As blocks rain down, use the stylus to align similar ones and launch them back into space.

Scooby-Doo! Unmasked
Unmask the Mystery! In this action adventure platform game, players will assume the role of Scooby-Doo as he and the teenage sleuths of Mystery Inc. visit Fred's cousin Jed, a monster movie set designer.


PSP:

WRC: FIA World Rally Championship
Courage. Skill. And a little insanity. Immerse yourself in the first officially licensed handheld FIA World Rally Championship game - packed full of exhilarating stages set amidst some of the world's toughest terrain. Taste the peril and the glory of motor sport at its most intense.

X-Men Legends II: Rise of the 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.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry, Ron, and Hermione are back! Experience the thrilling moments of the movie and put your magic to the ultimate test.

Pursuit Force
In a state where five gangs vie for control .. in a city where the streets are no longer safe .. the Chief of Police needs results fast, and one cop must make sure that the fight against crime takes a leap forward!

Lord of the Rings: Tactics
The Lord of the Rings: Tactics will put players in the universe of Middle-earth from the books and films and allow them to lead the Fellowship or take control of the forces of Shadow.


Wednesday? Man, I must be getting slack.
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