video game releases
FINAL FANTASY XIII
Release Date: December 31, 2009. Final Fantasy XIII, is an upcoming console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 as a part of the Final Fantasy video game series.
CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2
November 10th. Acclaimed developer Infinity Ward brings you Modern Warfare 2, the sequel to the best-selling shooter of all-time, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
BIOSHOCK 2: SEA OF DREAMS
November 3rd. BioShock 2 is a first-person shooter video game, developed by 2K Marin as the sequel to the critically-acclaimed BioShock. It is due for release on November 3, 2009 in North America, simultaneously on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows platforms.
HALO 3: ODST
September 22nd. Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed developer Bungie, Halo 3: ODST is a new, stand-alone expansion to the Halo saga that lets players experience the events leading up to the epic story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of an entirely new character the ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper), as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant's invasion of New Mombasa.
NHL 2K10
September 15th. The ability to create a persistent team with friends by designing your uniforms, developing a unique team identity, and then competing against other created teams online, offline and in Franchise Mode. Control and physics improvements including: rewritten AI, enhanced defensive controls and stick lifts, stumble shots, a new defensive skating model and new incidental contact and small animation systems.
NEED FOR SPEED: SHIFT
September 15th. A combination player tier and achievements system that ensures that drivers are matched against those of similar experience on the track and that rewards for victories match the win. All-new 'Need for Speed' release that combines the true driver's experience with real-world physics, pixel-perfect car models, and a wide range of authentic racetracks.
THE BEATLES ROCK BAND
August 31st. A variety of gameplay environments pulled from the Beatles career, including Cavern Club, Abbey Road and Shea Stadium. A song list of more than 40 Beatles hits, as well as additional DLC to follow via Xbox LIVE. The first music game to offer harmonies as part of gameplay, challenging players to recreate The Beatles’ vocal blend. Works with all Rock Band and most Guitar Hero controllers and microphones.
BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM
August 25th. Batman: Arkham Asylum is a single player, third-person action/adventure in which the Dark Knight is forced to take on his greatest challenge yet when he is trapped by arch rival, the Joker, within Gotham City's facility for the criminally insane, Arkham Asylum.
MADDEN NFL 10
August 14th. Every Sunday in the NFL, an epic battle rages between the offense and the defense. Every play is a struggle, with each side relentlessly pursuing every single yard. In Madden NFL 10, you will join the fight and experience firsthand what it is like to fight for every yard. With the all-new Pro-Tak animation technology you will have more control over the outcome of every play than ever before. Whether driving your receiver towards the first down, or battling for a fumble at the bottom of a pile, the play won't be over until the whistle blows.
ROLLING STONE DRUM KING
May 26th. FOR NINTENDO Wii. JUST SWING THE Wii REMOTES TO THE BEAT OF THE MUSIC. CHOOSE FROM 30 KILLER TRACKS INSPIRED BY ARTISTS SUCH AS SOUNDGARDEN, SALIVA, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, AND MANY MORE. AVAILABLE NOW WHEREVER VIDEO GAMES ARE SOLD.
AIR CONFLICTS: Aces of WWII
March 31st. Available on PSP. Fly all the greatest aircraft of WW2 while engaging in intense dogfights, daring bombing raids, and tons of exciting aerial missions. Available now at Gamestop, Gamestop.com, and Amazon.com. Rated T for Teen.
ULTIMATE NINJA 4: NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
MARCH 24TH. Master the largest roster of ninjas that are more mature and powerful! Brand new SHIPPUDEN characters such as Sasori, Deidara and Chiyo are available for you to control!There are a total of 52 playable ninja! Actively engage in major battles from the SHIPPUDEN saga and experience firsthand its dramatic storyline in brand new Master Mode! Unleash new Ultimate Jutsu! Unleash powerful new Ultimate Jutsu at an unprecedented scale! Discover Brand New Action game Mode!
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2K9
MARCH 3RD. Get ready to get your uniform dirty as you play ball on the Xbox 360 with Major League Baseball 2K9 by Take-Two. You'll recognize your favorite players as MLB 2K9 captures such minute as each player's unique batting stances, different pitching windups and swings. With new commentary and gameplay enhancements to all facets of the experience, Major League Baseball 2K9 is a whole new ballgame.
MLB '09: THE SHOW
MARCH 3RD. MLB 09: The Show is back for the 2009 baseball season with all the authentic baseball action that baseball and video game fans have come to expect from the longest running officially licensed Major League Baseball game series on PlayStation platforms. The fourth game in the series, MLB 09 also includes a wealth of new features such as Road to the Show 3.0, Franchise Mode 2.0, Online Season Leagues and Hotshot Fielding.
MADWORLD
MadWorld is an upcoming action video game for the Wii console developed by Platinum Games and published by Sega set for release on March 31st.
RESIDENT EVIL 5
Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror video game series, which is set to debut for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is scheduled for release on March 13, 2009 in North America and Europe.
GRAND THEFT AUTO: CHINATOWN WARS
MARCH 17TH. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an upcoming game for the Nintendo DS developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with Rockstar North, due for release in March 2009. It is the tenth title in the Grand Theft Auto series and the fourth title released on a Nintendo platform.
KILLZONE 2
Killzone 2 is an upcoming science fiction first-person shooter for the PlayStation 3, currently in development by Guerrilla Games and to be published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is the third installment in the Killzone franchise and set to be released on February 27, 2009.
STREET FIGHTER IV
Street Fighter IV is the first brand new numbered Street Fighter game released by Capcom for the arcades since 1999. Home versions are currently scheduled to be released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 12, February 17, and February 20, 2009, in Japan, the US and Europe respectively. A Windows version will follow shortly after.
