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Game Releases for Week Ending 3/2/06

4th February 2006, 5:55pm
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 You know you've missed it: the Games Warehouse Releases are back for the new year! So, check out what's now in stock!


PC:

Lock On: Flaming Cliffs (unofficial expansion)
Lock-on: Flaming Cliffs, a computer flight simulator of modern combat aviation, is a continuation of the award-winning Lock On: Modern Air Combat flight simulator.

World Series of Poker
As the officially-licensed video game of the World Series of Poker, this is the only game that allows players the same intensity, excitement, and authenticity of going all-in at the World Series of Poker final table and taking home the championship. Also available on PS2 and Xbox.

Torino 2006 Winter Olympics
Featuring eight winter sports, 15 thrilling events, extraordinary wintry landscapes and authentic commentator analysis, Torino 2006 gives gamers the chance to participate in one of the most exciting sporting events of 2006. Also available on PS2.

Stubbs The Zombie in Rebel Without A Pulse
Be the Zombie! You play as Stubbs, an undead antihero who takes on a futuristic city using nothing but his own carcass and the weapons of his possessed enemies. This third-person action game uses the Halo engine and integrates tongue-in-cheek humor and a strong storyline with innovative combat.

Rugby Challenge 2006
Rugby Challenge 2006 – the next leap forward. Utilizing a mixture of motion captured and hand animation for top class presentation, along with cutting edge AI for sophisticated tactical manipulation, Rugby Challenge 2006 will delight gamers with its immersive gameplay and easy to understand manipulation. Also available on PS2 and Xbox.

Eureka's Sudoku
Sudoku - the new brain-bending addictive puzzle game taking the world by storm! Are you ready to become a Sudoku master? All of the Sudoku puzzles in this game are 'real' Sudoku puzzles; there is only 1 unique solution for each puzzle.


PS2:

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan
Arriving home, tired and battle weary, Ty discovers that the Quinkan have invaded and subjected everyone to their cruel occupation. With Bush Rescue disbanded, Ty begins the challenging task of reforming his team and leading the fight against their dark oppressors. But time is running out! Also available on Xbox and GBA.

Sega Classics Collection
Re-live the early days of computer gaming with SEGA Classics Collection! This collection has something to suit all ages and fans of all genres.

ATV Offroad Fury 3
ATV Offroad Fury 3 is the third installment in the intense, free-roaming offroad racing gameplay series. Packed with additional courses, larger environments, extra modes, mini-games and more ATVs.

We Love Katamari
We Love Katamari sees the return of the pocket-sized Prince and his merry band of multi-coloured cousins under the watchful eye of his Exalted Smugness, the King of All Cosmos.


Xbox:

Greg Hastings Tournament Paintball Max'd
Enter the square if you dare, as Greg Hastings’ Tournament Paintball MAX’D blasts this extreme sport shooter game to a new level of intensity and innovation.

Cold War
Razor Kane, an Independent Journalist and former CIA Agent, takes on the KGB in the former USSR at the height of the Cold War. Razor Kane is a journalist with an edge, or three. Having been kicked out of the CIA for his 'extracurricular' activities, Razor is now writing articles about his exploits for all the readers back home. Razor Kane is as much a newsman as Indiana Jones is an archeologist.


Nintendo DS:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare
The Turtles are back to battle the nefarious Shredder and his evil Foot Ninjas in an all-new action game for the Nintendo DS handheld system. Whether they are battling the Foot Ninjas on the streets of NYC or infiltrating the Triceraton base, the Turtles are always looking for action - or perhaps action is looking for them?!

Monopoly/Boggle/Yahtzee/Battleship: 4 Game Fun Pack
Four of the best-selling games of all time, enhanced with next-generation handheld gaming features that kids and adults can enjoy together: Monopoly, Battleship, Yahtzee and Boggle!


PSP:

ATV Off Road Fury: Blazin' Trails
Intense, free-roaming, off-road racing takes on a whole new meaning as gamers will be able to blaze their own trail, anytime, anywhere. Supporting up to four players via wireless multiplayer connectivity, riders will be able to choose from more than 24 highly detailed ATVs as they tear it up on more than 30 unique environments with six distinct terrain types including snow, dirt, mud, ice, water and grass.


Macintosh:

Civilisation III Complete
Build a civilization from humble beginnings. Explore uncharted territories. Conquer enemies through brute force or cultural finesse. Lead your civilization to greatness. Includes original Civilisation III and both expansion packs!


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by Nick Schaedel » Author's Blog