http://www.vurp.com Video Game Upcoming Release Program en-us 2007 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:48:48 +1000 matt@vurp.com 260 Xbox 360 x360 Rockstar Games No guns, no violence, just straight up ping pong from the studio that brought us such games as Midnight Club and Red Dead Revolver. Feel the unmatched speed and intensity of the real-life sport with an authentic physics engine and intuitive gameplay that mimics the exhilarating experience found in international competition. 2006-05-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Rockstar_Games_presents_Table_Tennis/x360.html G 258 Xbox 360 x360 Microsoft Games Studio A third-person tactical shooter from Epic, running on the Unreal Engine 3. Gears of War thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. Unlike other shooters, Gears of War is all about teamwork in a big way. All game modes, levels and scenarios are designed specifically to encourage co-operative play, whether it be with A.I. partners or human players (with A.I. teammates designed with specific strengths, weaknesses and personalities.) 2006-11-23 http://www.vurp.com/games/Gears_of_War/x360.html TBD 259 Xbox 360 x360 Microsoft Game Studio A wild and easy-to-control kids' game by famed developer Rare. Designed together with the "Viva Piñata" Saturday morning 3-D animated TV series, this Xbox 360 game is a customizable, social and spontaneous game that invites players of all ages and skills to explore an immersive world where they are challenged to create and maintain a living garden ecosystem that grows in realtime. Beginning with a few basic tools, players build and take control of their environment to attract and host more than 60 species of wild piñata, utilizing hundreds of customizable elements to create their very own, distinctively unique, thriving paradise. Viva Piñata gameplay continues to evolve with new content available via the Xbox Live service and the ability to play, trade and interact with Viva Piñata players everywhere. 2006-11-30 http://www.vurp.com/games/Viva_Pinata/x360.html TBD 432 Nintendo DS nds D3 Publisher Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your skills in single-player campaign mode, or battle your friends via wireless multiplayer. Experience a puzzle game like nothing you have played before. 2007-05-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Puzzle_Quest/nds.html G 432 PSP psp D3 Publisher Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your skills in single-player campaign mode, or battle your friends via wireless multiplayer. Experience a puzzle game like nothing you have played before. 2007-05-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Puzzle_Quest/psp.html G 665 PC pc Telltale Sam & Max season 1 box set comes complete with all of the new wacky, zany and hilarious episodes in one epic crime fighting box set. Telltale Games has been working with Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell to create an ongoing series of episodic Sam & Max games. Season 1 will include 6 hilarious and punchy episodes released in rapid succession or as a Season 1 Box Set Collection. So hold onto your hats as Sam & Max take you on a hilarious adventure that takes from the silver screen through to a MOB run Casino all the while making you cry with laughter as only these two crime fighters can. August 2007 http://www.vurp.com/games/Sam_and_Max_Season_1/pc.html PG 279 Nintendo Wii wii Electronic Arts Boogie is a unique music/rhythm-based game designed to get gamers off their couch, playing and dancing to a new beat. The game will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills. 2007-08-27 http://www.vurp.com/games/Boogie/wii.html PG 164 Xbox 360 x360 Midway Games Chow Yun–Fat reprises the role of Inspector Tequila from John Woo's influential action film, "Hard Boiled" in this hyperkinetic shooting game. Run into danger with both fists full of lead and take down the organized crime bosses who stepped over the line when they took your family. Stop at nothing as you destroy the entire world around you to get them back. You are a desperate man following your own rules; honor thy family; do what's right; fear no man. Stranglehold features much of the hyperkinetic, choreographed action and freeze framed sequences that Woo is known for. 2007-09-13 http://www.vurp.com/games/John_Woo_Presents_Stranglehold/x360.html MA15+ 278 Xbox 360 x360 Electronic Arts Step into the boots of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in battles throughout Europe. From rocky beginnings in Sicily to war-winning triumphs in Germany, each mission begins behind enemy lines, with an intense and fully interactive airdrop. Your ability to determine your own starting point dramatically changes the way each mission plays out. View the entire operation from the air, and then control your parachute to choose your landing spot. On the ground, gather your senses and assess the terrain. A wide variety of authentic, customizable weapons are at your disposal, each with distinct characteristics. Choose your path in this free roaming FPS environment. The producers sought counsel from numerous expert sources to make certain the game is historically accurate and as true to the WWII Airborne experience as possible. 2007-09-13 http://www.vurp.com/games/Medal_of_Honor_Airborne/x360.html M 278 PC pc Electronic Arts Step into the boots of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in battles throughout Europe. From rocky beginnings in Sicily to war-winning triumphs in Germany, each mission begins behind enemy lines, with an intense and fully interactive airdrop. Your ability to determine your own starting point dramatically changes the way each mission plays out. View the entire operation from the air, and then control your parachute to choose your landing spot. On the ground, gather your senses and assess the terrain. A wide variety of authentic, customizable weapons are at your disposal, each with distinct characteristics. Choose your path in this free roaming FPS environment. The producers sought counsel from numerous expert sources to make certain the game is historically accurate and as true to the WWII Airborne experience as possible. 2007-09-13 http://www.vurp.com/games/Medal_of_Honor_Airborne/pc.html M 331 Playstation 2 ps2 Sony Computer Entertainment 2007-09-13 http://www.vurp.com/games/Pursuit_Force_Extreme_Justice/ps2.html TBD 185 Nintendo DS nds 505 Games Features hundreds of puzzles ranging from the hugely popular Sudoku to the latest craze in Japan, Kakuro. Also included are the uniquely challenging and innovative games Light Up, Nurikabe, and Slitherlink. These puzzles have all been created in conjunction with Nikoli, the leading puzzle creators in Japan. Along with the straightforward puzzles in Brain Buster Puzzle Pak, there are added bonuses that can be unlocked as players enjoy solving the mind benders. For example, various monsters and asteroids distract you as you work on puzzle, but by removing them you earn special hints, adding to the fun factor. Wallpapers also become available after completing certain puzzle problems which can then be used to change the background graphic of each game. 2007-09-20 http://www.vurp.com/games/Brain_Buster/nds.html G 281 Playstation 3 ps3 Electronic Arts Take the wheel and drive your way to the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship. As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR’s biggest stars. Gain new experiences during every race then modify your car's handling with over 40 tuning options to truly master every track. Share your setups with NASCAR's gaming community, then challenge the field in live races with up to 16 players online. 2007-09-20 http://www.vurp.com/games/NASCAR_2008/ps3.html G 281 Playstation 2 ps2 Electronic Arts Take the wheel and drive your way to the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship. As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR’s biggest stars. Gain new experiences during every race then modify your car's handling with over 40 tuning options to truly master every track. Share your setups with NASCAR's gaming community, then challenge the field in live races with up to 16 players online. 2007-09-20 http://www.vurp.com/games/NASCAR_2008/ps2.html G 235 PC pc Sierra Created by Cold War authority and best-selling author Larry Bond, the story begins in 1989 as the Soviets, fearing certain collapse, boldly advance into Europe. NATO responds in force only to be met on a second front -- a full-fledged invasion of the American homeland. Players take on the role of field commander, leading the era's most powerful military machines in the campaign to retake America's cities and suburbs. 2007-09-20 http://www.vurp.com/games/World_In_Conflict/pc.html TBD 164 PC pc Midway Games Chow Yun–Fat reprises the role of Inspector Tequila from John Woo's influential action film, "Hard Boiled" in this hyperkinetic shooting game. Run into danger with both fists full of lead and take down the organized crime bosses who stepped over the line when they took your family. Stop at nothing as you destroy the entire world around you to get them back. You are a desperate man following your own rules; honor thy family; do what's right; fear no man. Stranglehold features much of the hyperkinetic, choreographed action and freeze framed sequences that Woo is known for. 2007-09-27 http://www.vurp.com/games/John_Woo_Presents_Stranglehold/pc.html MA15+ 242 Xbox 360 x360 Conan is an action adventure game featuring a story of epic brutality, sheer evil and visceral combat within an expansive fantasy setting. Follow the journey of Conan the Cimmerian as he fights a vicious battle against a variety of enemies and an elusive power that threatens to consume the world. Using everything at his disposal, including deadly weapons and environmental objects, Conan must destroy everything in his path as he traverses unique realms within the Hyborian world. 2007-09-28 http://www.vurp.com/games/Conan/x360.html MA15+ 10 PC pc Activision Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in an online strategic shooter. Players choose to battle as one of five unique classes in either the GDF (Global Defense Force -- humans) or the barbaric alien Strogg armies. Troops use 40+ conventional and futuristic vehicles, deployable structures, and defense systems like quad-bikes, tanks, and alien walkers for epic ground assaults; or helicopters and anti-gravity ships to lend firepower from the air. Throughout each battle, teams establish bases, deploy defense structures, artillery, radar, and advanced forward-command systems into enemy territory while constructing and demolishing obstacles to speed progress and gain a tactical advantage over the enemy. 2007-09-28 http://www.vurp.com/games/Enemy_Territory_Quake_Wars/pc.html M 10 PC pc Activision Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in an online strategic shooter. Players choose to battle as one of five unique classes in either the GDF (Global Defense Force -- humans) or the barbaric alien Strogg armies. Troops use 40+ conventional and futuristic vehicles, deployable structures, and defense systems like quad-bikes, tanks, and alien walkers for epic ground assaults; or helicopters and anti-gravity ships to lend firepower from the air. Throughout each battle, teams establish bases, deploy defense structures, artillery, radar, and advanced forward-command systems into enemy territory while constructing and demolishing obstacles to speed progress and gain a tactical advantage over the enemy. 2007-09-28 http://www.vurp.com/games/Enemy_Territory_Quake_Wars/pc.html M 3 Xbox 360 x360 2K Games Oblivion GotY allows players who have never played the 2006 Game of the Year to experience Oblivion for the first time with additional content. In addition, gamers can continue their existing games of Oblivion and experience the new quests and areas offered by the expansion and downloadable content. Oblivion GotY includes the original version of the award-winning RPG Oblivion along with the official expansion, The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles, and the downloadable content, Knights of the Nine. 2007-09-28 http://www.vurp.com/games/Oblivion_Game_of_the_Year/x360.html M 3 PC pc 2K Games Oblivion GotY allows players who have never played the 2006 Game of the Year to experience Oblivion for the first time with additional content. In addition, gamers can continue their existing games of Oblivion and experience the new quests and areas offered by the expansion and downloadable content. Oblivion GotY includes the original version of the award-winning RPG Oblivion along with the official expansion, The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles, and the downloadable content, Knights of the Nine. 2007-09-28 http://www.vurp.com/games/Oblivion_Game_of_the_Year/pc.html M 294 PC pc Ubisoft In Chessmaster: The Art of Learning, Josh Waitzkin, International Master and eight-time National Chess Champion, coaches players to grasp the basic fundamentals of chess and to master the game through exciting courses and tutorials taken directly from his book, The Art of Learning. Players can then practice their newly learned skills in single-player mode or challenge their friends to a fun-spirited competition in multiplayer mode. 2007-10-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Chessmaster_11_Grand_Master/pc.html G 119 Nintendo Wii wii Destination Software, Inc. (DSI) A shooting gallery game with adventure elements -- you don't have to think too much .... just blow the chickens away. In each mission the player can collect a number of things and can receive many extra points for different actions. Climb behind the trigger and help our distressed farmer friend obliterate hordes of no good cluckers. 2007-10-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Chicken_Shoot/wii.html PG 240 Playstation 3 ps3 Vivendi Universal Based in the near future, TimeShift tells the story of renowned test pilot Colonel Michael Swift, who has been asked by the US Government to test two of the most significant inventions of the century – a time-control device called the Quantum Suit and a time machine called the Chronomicon. Q4 07 http://www.vurp.com/games/TimeShift/ps3.html MA15+ 160 PSP psp Square Enix In days now long past, the War of the Lions rent the land of Ivalice in two. And it is here that two young men of note first stepped onto history's stage. The first is a man named Delita Heiral, the hero who would draw the curtain on the War of the Lions, this dark act of Ivalice's history. The other, whose role is now forgotten, is a man by the name of Ramza Beoulve. Peer through the eyes of these two young men, and uncover the secrets that lie hidden within history's darkened folds. Originally released in 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a portable update on the classic turn-based strategy game that gave birth to the world of Ivalice. New features include all-new CG sequences, all-new jobs, new 16:9 widescreen presentation, new head-to-head multiplayer and new storyline elements that refine the genesis of the Ivalice Alliance. 2007-10-04 http://www.vurp.com/games/Final_Fantasy_Tactics_The_War_of_The_Lions/psp.html PG 61 PSP psp Codemasters The game leads with the Pressure Play Mission Mode a new and exclusive game mode consisting of bite-sized burst-play challenges that cover every nuance of cricket. Progressing from easier "bowl a maiden over" challenges for the beginner to more difficult "one-ball-left-to-win" scenarios, Pressure Play allows the player to train and then master the sport of cricket via specific pressurised objectives. The game also features a full ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 mode, an ad-hoc Multiplayer mode in which 2 players can compete wirelessly in a one-on-one ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 warm-up match, and more. 2007-10-04 http://www.vurp.com/games/Ricky_Ponting_2007_Pressure_Play/psp.html G 62 PSP psp Konami Steel Horizon combines turn-based strategy with intense realtime action, as players strategically position their fleets and engage in 3D combat. Build and command a powerful WWII naval fleet, comprised of battleships, submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition to an involving solo mode as the American Captain of one of three ultra-secret Navy vessels, players can also compete against a rival player via the wireless multiplayer modes. 2007-10-05 http://www.vurp.com/games/Steel_Horizon/psp.html TBD 73 PSP psp Konami 2007-10-05 http://www.vurp.com/games/Yu-Gi-Oh_GX_Tag_Force_2/psp.html TBD 120 Nintendo DS nds Destination Software, Inc. (DSI) Mr. Runch, a rotten and dangerous peanut, fiercely determined on being one of the M&M's, just escaped the reject bin where he was discarded as ghastly! He's on the loose in the Galaxy, and trying to kidnap and trap all of the M&M's into crystals until he can get what he wants: the chance to become a real M&M's candy! 2007-10-08 http://www.vurp.com/games/MandM_Breakem/nds.html G 134 PC pc Take on the role of Professor Van Helsing and chase Count Dracula through London, Egypt, Austria, and Transylvania. 2007-10-09 http://www.vurp.com/games/Dracula_Origin/pc.html M 91 PC pc Lighthouse Interactive Ship Simulator 2008, the much anticipated sequel to the surprise simulation hit of last year, has now become even better. New harbours are added, and many new ships, but also much desired features like open sea missions, advanced weather conditions, and realistic waves. 2007-10-09 http://www.vurp.com/games/Ship_Simulator_2008/pc.html G 242 Playstation 3 ps3 Conan is an action adventure game featuring a story of epic brutality, sheer evil and visceral combat within an expansive fantasy setting. Follow the journey of Conan the Cimmerian as he fights a vicious battle against a variety of enemies and an elusive power that threatens to consume the world. Using everything at his disposal, including deadly weapons and environmental objects, Conan must destroy everything in his path as he traverses unique realms within the Hyborian world. 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/Conan/ps3.html MA15+ 186 Nintendo DS nds 505 Games Using a combination of action adventuring, puzzle cooperation and mini-games, Cookie & Cream takes a new approach to playing on the Nintendo DS platform. The story once again has the duo venturing through strange environments packed with obstacles on their way to find the moon. Players navigate through the worlds on the top screen while solving puzzles and disarming traps on the touch screen below. The game can be played on one system as a single-player game where one person controls both characters, or as a two-player cooperative game with each player controlling a different rabbit. Expanding the action, the game is wireless and Wi-Fi compatible for cooperative gameplay as well as 4-player Battle action. 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/Cookie_and_Cream/nds.html G 312 Xbox 360 x360 Ubisoft Players will join Gil Grissom, Catherine Willows and the rest of the Las Vegas cast to help solve crimes using realistic techniques and lab equipment. Utilizing all-new gameplay concepts, CSI: Hard Evidence features forensic reconstructions and atmospheric crime scenes taken directly from the television show, including an all-new garage lab for analyzing large evidence such as cars and boats, improved evidence gathering, review and lab mini-games, and more areas to explore, 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/CSI_4_Hard_Evidence/x360.html M 312 PC pc Ubisoft Players will join Gil Grissom, Catherine Willows and the rest of the Las Vegas cast to help solve crimes using realistic techniques and lab equipment. Utilizing all-new gameplay concepts, CSI: Hard Evidence features forensic reconstructions and atmospheric crime scenes taken directly from the television show, including an all-new garage lab for analyzing large evidence such as cars and boats, improved evidence gathering, review and lab mini-games, and more areas to explore, 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/CSI_4_Hard_Evidence/pc.html M 187 Nintendo DS nds Ghostlight Glory Days 2 allows players to soar through the sky as an ace fighter pilot and dive-bomb into battle. Part strategy fused with action shooter appeal, Glory Days 2 plunges the player into air warfare where skills in managing wartime tactics like deploying units, rescuing civilians, and capturing enemy bunkers, lead to epic war stories and unforgettable battles. 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/Glory_Days_2/nds.html PG 155 PC pc Ubisoft A darker heroic fantasy universe for the popular Might and Magic franchise, with six unique factions and more than 80 different creatures. The game features a deep, scalable turn-based battle system for challenging tactical combat as well as the option of a brand new Active Battle System for faster play. Players can choose from more than 200 skills, 170 creature abilities and 40 spells to build up heroes and armies. The storyline features special objectives, side quests and exciting plot twists for the finest tactics, management and role-playing adventure ever brewed. Heroes of Might and Magic V also introduce the new exclusive Duel mode: challenge your opponent in fierce battles where only the slyest shall prevail. 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_V_Gold/pc.html M 156 PC pc Ubisoft Tribes of the East chronicles the final chapter in the epic struggle that began with the interrupted wedding of Queen Isabel. Players will follow the steps of the Necrolord Arantir as he uncovers the prophecy of the Dark Messiah of Might and Magic and exposes the Demon Sovereign's conspiracy. For the first time, players can be part of the Orc faction and recruit heroes, build armies and manage cities as you explore and conquer legendary lands. Use tactics, skills and magic to outsmart fantasy armies while developing your heroes and unveiling the dark plot that threatens to tear the world of Ashan apart. 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_V_Tribes_of_the_East/pc.html M 157 Nintendo DS nds 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/Real_Football_08/nds.html G 157 Nintendo DS nds 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/Real_Football_08/nds.html G 158 PC pc 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/Scrabble_2007/pc.html G 113 Nintendo DS nds Nintendo The game follows the adventures of Link and Tetra, the leader of a band of pirates, as they discover a ghost ship in dense fog. Link falls into the ocean when Tetra gets into trouble, and he wakes up alone on the shore of a mysterious island. Throughout the game, Link collects sand for his Phantom Hourglass, which allows him to explore deeper and deeper into a time-limited dungeon in his quest to find Tetra. In both style and characters, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass echoes the smash-hit The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for Nintendo GameCube. But the inviting, easy-to-understand story and ease of control will attract casual and younger players who might be new to Zelda games. The game features a two-player battle mode that can be activated via the game's Wi-Fi connection, as well as the ability to play the entire game with only the Nintendo DS touch screen. 2007-10-11 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Legend_of_Zelda_Phantom_Hourglass/nds.html G 80 Nintendo DS nds Eidos Players assume the role of Jill who returns from culinary school to find her beloved grandparents' bakery closed down because a new Mega-Mart store opened in the neighborhood. Players must upgrade Jill's kitchen with state-of- the-art baking tools while serving her increasingly difficult customers so she can ultimately earn enough money to re-open her grandparents' bakery. Offering more than 80 levels of progressively frenetic baking, Cake Mania challenges gamers to simultaneously handle all aspects of customer service via the Touch Screen, from handing out menus and collecting cash, to baking, frosting and decorating cakes. As her customer base grows, so does the frantic pace of the bakery until Jill is a cake-making maniac! 2007-10-12 http://www.vurp.com/games/Cake_Mania/nds.html TBD 121 PC pc HD Publishing / 1C Company In a realm of magic, the immortal Modo has been stripped of his powers and sent to live on the Earth as a mortal in punishment for his crimes in the Afterlife. Now the furious Modo is on a quest to not only regain his lost powers, but to gain enough strength to destroy the Earth once and for all. As the story's hero, players must decide either to thwart Modo's plans for destruction and ultimately defeat this evil being or to aid him in his diabolical quest. 2007-10-12 http://www.vurp.com/games/Dawn_of_Magic/pc.html M 34 Nintendo DS nds Eidos n "My Best Friends: Cats & Dogs," you have the unique opportunity to play with and cuddle Dalmatian, Husky, German Shepherd and Retriever puppies and Siamese, Maine Coon, British Blue and Domestic cats. Teach them lots of crazy tricks, and form a team that will win prizes both in the beauty contests and the obstacle course competitions. Train to perfection and become best friends! 2007-10-12 http://www.vurp.com/games/My_Best_Friends_Cats_and_Dogs/nds.html TBD 81 Nintendo DS nds Edios Nervous Brickdown allows players to revisit old school roots with a twist to the classic breakout game. Revamped, restyled and stepping into the next generation of handheld gaming, Nervous Brickdown refreshes the player's skills in paddle and ball gameplay while introducing new gameplay elements across 135 levels, like controlling spaceships to blast away bricks or even drawing a custom paddle. 2007-10-12 http://www.vurp.com/games/Nervous_Brickdown/nds.html G 82 Nintendo DS nds Edios The New York Times Crosswords features more than 1,000 real crossword puzzles and the unique ability to write in answers with the stylus or use a Touch Screen keyboard to enter letters. Various modes of play include Puzzle Me Quick for a fast word fix; Puzzle Week for extended play with progressive difficulty; or Challenge mode with adjustable time and difficulty settings. In addition, the game includes both cooperative and competitive 2-player play so puzzle fanatics can work together or face off in wireless challenges. 2007-10-12 http://www.vurp.com/games/New_York_Time_Crossword/nds.html TBD 83 Nintendo DS nds Edios Living in their black hole of Oog, the Glowbos are a peaceful race who survive on light fed through an assortment of galactic matter, but Oog is under attack and the light is being consumed by the Big Bad Bhobail and the Glowbos face possible extinction. With the help of the Bulboids, the player must manipulate light in order to save a precious race. Throughout 130 challenges, you're tasked with colouring, splitting and bouncing beams of lights to create an illuminated pattern. As well as the standard game, there's also an infinity mode that randomly generates puzzle after puzzle for you to solve. 2007-10-12 http://www.vurp.com/games/Prism_Light_the_Way/nds.html TBD 84 Nintendo DS nds Edios A Sudoku puzzle game aimed at teenagers, Toon Doku features 250 different images gamers can place on the board to complete each puzzle, an edit mode that lets budding artists create their own customized pieces for play, and a unique distraction system that lets players block portions of their opponent's board to thwart their progress in competitive matches. 2007-10-12 http://www.vurp.com/games/Toondoku/nds.html TBD 135 PC pc 2007-10-14 http://www.vurp.com/games/Blitzkrieg_2_Liberation/pc.html M 100 Playstation 2 ps2 Electronic Arts Help your Sims survive and thrive on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway. Players will begin their journey by helping their Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Become the ultimate survivor and overcome the forces of nature while helping your Sims discover clues that will lead them back to civilization! By discovering the many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle, your Sims will discover all the things that island life offers including plants, fruits, wildlife and more! From tattered clothing to sunburned skin, your Sims will change as they take on the many challenges of tropical island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway! 2007-10-15 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Sims_2_Castaway/ps2.html PG 90 PC pc Auran In Fury you are one of the Chosen, great warrior who once dominated the battlefields of the ancient world. Now, you have been called back – reincarnated and reborn into an age of strife and struggle, an age when your heroics are needed once more. The world sits on the brink of annihilation. Only the Chosen can take to the battlefield to fight and recover the Essence – a magical force that will save the land from destruction. Through combat, you will recover the lost memories of your former life and with them, ancient magic and powers long forgotten. As one of the Chosen, you must reveal your past to fight for the future. Fury takes the best elements of an MMO and an FPS for a fast-paced blend of dynamic online combat. The game play cycle lets you fight, earn rewards, and use those rewards to customize your character as much as you want. 2007-10-16 http://www.vurp.com/games/Fury/pc.html TBD 11 PC pc LucasArts Thrillville: Off the Rails lives up to its name with 20 death-defying rides so outrageous, they inspire the same word from every park visitor who sees them: "WHOA!" Players build these incredible "WHOA Coasters" to leap from one track to another, launch through the air like cannonballs, blast through burning rings of fire and more. A new lighthearted story ties together more than 100 missions, complete with 34 playable multiplayer theme-park games and improved social interaction with park guests. The in-depth conversations both advance the plot and suggest better ways to manage the park. But is every guest to be trusted? One never knows when a rival from the nefarious Globo-Joy might attempt to sabotage Thrillville parks with deceptive information... 2007-10-17 http://www.vurp.com/games/Thrillville_Off_the_Rails/pc.html G 11 PSP psp LucasArts Thrillville: Off the Rails lives up to its name with 20 death-defying rides so outrageous, they inspire the same word from every park visitor who sees them: "WHOA!" Players build these incredible "WHOA Coasters" to leap from one track to another, launch through the air like cannonballs, blast through burning rings of fire and more. A new lighthearted story ties together more than 100 missions, complete with 34 playable multiplayer theme-park games and improved social interaction with park guests. The in-depth conversations both advance the plot and suggest better ways to manage the park. But is every guest to be trusted? One never knows when a rival from the nefarious Globo-Joy might attempt to sabotage Thrillville parks with deceptive information... 2007-10-17 http://www.vurp.com/games/Thrillville_Off_the_Rails/psp.html G 283 Xbox 360 x360 Activision For the first time, players will have the freedom to define their character, story and style based on the choices they make, the paths they choose and the style of skating they use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C. 2007-10-17 http://www.vurp.com/games/Tony_Hawks_Proving_Ground/x360.html M 283 Playstation 2 ps2 Activision For the first time, players will have the freedom to define their character, story and style based on the choices they make, the paths they choose and the style of skating they use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C. 2007-10-17 http://www.vurp.com/games/Tony_Hawks_Proving_Ground/ps2.html M 283 Nintendo DS nds Activision For the first time, players will have the freedom to define their character, story and style based on the choices they make, the paths they choose and the style of skating they use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C. 2007-10-17 http://www.vurp.com/games/Tony_Hawks_Proving_Ground/nds.html M 188 Nintendo DS nds Oxygen Games ‘Chronos Twins’ plays on the concept of time travel in a reassuringly unique manner as it is interwoven as a main game play element. To successfully complete levels, players will maneuver through an area and work within the limitations of each time period in a side-scrolling environment. The goal is to control both the present-time hero while exploring the planet to defeat alien threats. Both time periods are fully visible through a split-screen engine that displays the past and present versions of the exact same location. 2007-10-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Chronos_Twins/nds.html PG 189 Nintendo DS nds MIDWAY Cocoto is back for this new challenge! The friendliest of imps now has a well-balanced kart and numerous powers at his disposal. Play Cocoto and his friends in devilish races! Choose among 12 characters and their crazy karts. Race with up to four players on three play modes: Championship, Simple Race, Battle. Beat your opponents with lots of devastating attacks! 2007-10-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Cocoto_Racer/nds.html G 243 PC pc Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the next chapter in the critically acclaimed Company of Heroes series. Players take command of the German Panzer Elite as they struggle against the might of Operation Market Garden, or lead the British 2nd Army in the vicious battle for Caen, France. The standalone title features two unique armies with full length campaigns, new multiplayer modes, Microsoft DirectX(r) 10 support, mission persistence, improved vehicle and soldier AI, enhanced physics, and a dynamic weather system. Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is fully compatible with Company of Heroes, allowing players to wage war with four unique armies. 2007-10-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Company_of_Heroes_Opposing_Fronts/pc.html MA15+ 236 Playstation 2 ps2 Sierra Crash Bandicoot – one of the most popular videogame characters of all time – is back and his all-new adventure brings with it more irreverent humor, family-friendly action, a wild cast of characters and amazing new titanic enemies to discover In Crash of the Titans, players will fight a nefarious plot hatched by Crash’s arch nemeses Neo and Nina Cortex to mutate the local creatures into titanic abominations. Using Crash’s legendary mix of outrageous antics and daredevil bravado, players will ‘hijack’ enemies in order to take control of their actions and use their fearsome powers against all manner of enemies. 2007-10-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Crash_of_the_Titans/ps2.html PG 236 Gameboy Advance gba Sierra Crash Bandicoot – one of the most popular videogame characters of all time – is back and his all-new adventure brings with it more irreverent humor, family-friendly action, a wild cast of characters and amazing new titanic enemies to discover In Crash of the Titans, players will fight a nefarious plot hatched by Crash’s arch nemeses Neo and Nina Cortex to mutate the local creatures into titanic abominations. Using Crash’s legendary mix of outrageous antics and daredevil bravado, players will ‘hijack’ enemies in order to take control of their actions and use their fearsome powers against all manner of enemies. 2007-10-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Crash_of_the_Titans/gba.html PG 236 Xbox 360 x360 Sierra Crash Bandicoot – one of the most popular videogame characters of all time – is back and his all-new adventure brings with it more irreverent humor, family-friendly action, a wild cast of characters and amazing new titanic enemies to discover In Crash of the Titans, players will fight a nefarious plot hatched by Crash’s arch nemeses Neo and Nina Cortex to mutate the local creatures into titanic abominations. Using Crash’s legendary mix of outrageous antics and daredevil bravado, players will ‘hijack’ enemies in order to take control of their actions and use their fearsome powers against all manner of enemies. 2007-10-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Crash_of_the_Titans/x360.html PG 236 Nintendo Wii wii Sierra Crash Bandicoot – one of the most popular videogame characters of all time – is back and his all-new adventure brings with it more irreverent humor, family-friendly action, a wild cast of characters and amazing new titanic enemies to discover In Crash of the Titans, players will fight a nefarious plot hatched by Crash’s arch nemeses Neo and Nina Cortex to mutate the local creatures into titanic abominations. Using Crash’s legendary mix of outrageous antics and daredevil bravado, players will ‘hijack’ enemies in order to take control of their actions and use their fearsome powers against all manner of enemies. 2007-10-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Crash_of_the_Titans/wii.html PG 168 Nintendo Wii wii 505 Games Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for the Wii video game system features 12 different environments and 13 bikes to choose from. Each unique environment includes two race paths, and can be played in race or trick-oriented modes. Player characters are customizable, and BMX legend Dave is the featured rider. 2007-10-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Dave_Mirra_BMX_Challenge/wii.html G 190 Nintendo DS nds Rising Star Games One thousand years ago, dragons and Witches warred against God for the fate of the world. God's power was triumphant, but it was a difficult struggle, and the deity sent Himself into a deep sleep to recover from the terrible wounds he suffered in the battle. Ten years ago, the Church has proclaimed that a great event will soon occur: God will be reborn, and the world will be led into a new golden age under His guidance. However, the witches are also fated to return, and the world is doomed to conflict once again. Take control of the Garden Children, a group of fighters and mages trained since childhood and dedicated to eradicating the Witch threat, and discover the mysteries behind their return, their motives, and their history! Luminous Arc splits its gameplay into adventure and strategy parts. During the adventure sequences, you converse with other characters and progress through the storyline. You can move between locations on a world map and purchase items and weapons from a shop. The game will feature voice acting, apparently from a famous voice cast. Strategy sequences take form in grid-based battles, with players placing their attack squad and then taking turns attacking with stylus-driven moves on the gridboard. 2007-10-18 http://www.vurp.com/games/Luminous_Arc/nds.html PG 5 Nintendo Wii wii 2K Play Carnival Games is designed for up to four players and features over 25 of the most popular games seen in midways and boardwalks throughout the world, including Clown Splash, Milk Can Toss, Nerves of Steel, Lucky Cups, Hoops, Day at the Races and the crowd-favorite Dunk Tank. To add to the festivities, you can win over 250 unique, upgradeable virtual prizes in Carnival Games, from a goldfish to a giant stuffed animal twice as big as you are. Additionally, you can win rewards to customize your in-game characters, ranging from a Pirate's wardrobe to Viking horns. 2007-10-19 http://www.vurp.com/games/Carnival_Games/wii.html G 4 PC pc 2K Games With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time. Now, Sid Meier and Firaxis Games take this incredibly fun and addictive game to new heights by adding new ways to play and win, new tools to manage and expand your civilization, all-new easy to use mod capabilities and intense multiplayer modes and options. Civilization IV comes to life like never before in a beautifully detailed, living 3D world that elevates the gameplay experience to a whole new level. Whether playing multiplayer or single player, team play offers a new way of setting locked alliances that result in shared wonder effects, visibility, unit trading and shared territory that delivers a plethora of new strategic and tactical options. 2007-10-19 http://www.vurp.com/games/Civilization_IV_Complete/pc.html PG 260 Nintendo Wii wii Rockstar Games No guns, no violence, just straight up ping pong from the studio that brought us such games as Midnight Club and Red Dead Revolver. Feel the unmatched speed and intensity of the real-life sport with an authentic physics engine and intuitive gameplay that mimics the exhilarating experience found in international competition. 2007-10-19 http://www.vurp.com/games/Rockstar_Games_presents_Table_Tennis/wii.html G 6 Nintendo Wii wii 2K Sports This over-the-top baseball action title puts an entirely new spin on Major League Baseball as it blends outrageous visuals and intuitive gameplay mechanics to bring fans a brand new MLB video game experience. Developed by Blue Castle Games, The Bigs brings blazing graphics to huge proportions with larger-than-life MLB player models and ballparks as gamers take advantage of spectacular power-ups with outrageous special effects. 2007-10-19 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Bigs/wii.html G 85 Nintendo DS nds Codemasters It's the complete race circuit construction kit as Codemasters brings Race Driver: Create & Race exclusively to Nintendo DS. The experience of racing the world's most powerful cars with a twist... As many twists and turns as you want. Enabling race drivers to create their own championship circuits, Race Driver: Create & Race has been designed from the ground up for Nintendo DS and lets players thrash the most formidable sports cars through closely-fought races on the world's most prestigious circuits ... and then lets players create their very own circuits with a full track construction kit. Using the Nintendo DS stylus, the game's track editor lets players select and place race track elements, such as hairpin corners, long straights and chicanes, to design unique circuits. Once all the pieces are placed to perfection, players can take to their track and experience exactly what it's like in aggressive multiple car races. 2007-10-19 http://www.vurp.com/games/V8_Supercars_3_Create_and_Race/nds.html G 262 Nintendo Wii wii Disney Interactive Studios Inspired by the "superhero movie within the movie" finale of the movie, Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action features Ace, the superhero alter ego of Chicken Little, and the Hollywood versions of his misfit band of friends: Runt, Abby and Fish-Out-of-Water. The crew of the intergalactic Battle Barn faces off against Foxy Loxy and her evil Amazonian sidekick, Goosey Loosey, who have an evil plan to take over Earth. Battle evil alien robots through multiple levels across the solar system and combat your foes in one of three distinct game play modes: Ace on foot as a soldier, Runt as the driver of an armored tank, or Abby as the pilot of a spaceship. The original Chicken Little and his friends Abby, Runt and Fish we know from the film are featured in cut scenes throughout the game. 2007-10-20 http://www.vurp.com/games/Disneys_Chicken_Little_Ace_in_Action/wii.html G 13 Playstation 2 ps2 Capcom MotoGP is the world's premier motorcycling championship consisting of 18 Grands Prix from around the globe and featuring the world's top motorcycle manufacturers including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, KTM and Aprilia plus the world's best riders. As an officially licensed MotoGP title, MotoGP 07 for the PlayStation 2 will feature all the riders, bikes, teams and tracks from the 2007 season. Players can faithfully re-create the excitement and passion of the sport and experience the rivalries and competition synonymous with the world's premier motorcycling championship, as they ride for glory. Compete in a full season, create your own customised season, or select a one-off race either on your own or against a friend. Features such as riding aids will provide newcomers to the series with the confidence to push their bikes to the limit. Experienced players will have the option to independently control front and rear brakes as well as the rider's position, making them feel at one with their bike as they enter and exit the tightest of hairpins inches from the tarmac, before stepping on the gas to reach speeds of well over 200mph/320kph. 2007-10-24 http://www.vurp.com/games/Moto_GP_07/ps2.html G 225 PC pc Just Flight 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Airbus_Series_Volume_1/pc.html G 215 PC pc 505 Games The latest patch brings to the ArmA world new weapons, vehicles and characters, along with a new resource management feature and gun dealers. Players can participate in two new story based campaigns, and also enjoy new multiplayer missions. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/ArmA_Queens_Gambit/pc.html MA15+ 122 Nintendo DS nds 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/ATV_Thunder_RR_and_Monster_Trucks_Mayhem/nds.html PG 244 Playstation 2 ps2 THQ Avatar: The Burning Earth continues the epic adventure of Aang and his courageous fight against the evil Fire Nation and restore balance to his war-torn world. Based on the second season of the Avatar animated series, join Aang and his friends as they master their skills and fight their way to defend the greatest Earth Kingdom city against a deadly Fire Nation invasion! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Avatar_The_Burning_Earth/ps2.html PG 244 Nintendo DS nds THQ Avatar: The Burning Earth continues the epic adventure of Aang and his courageous fight against the evil Fire Nation and restore balance to his war-torn world. Based on the second season of the Avatar animated series, join Aang and his friends as they master their skills and fight their way to defend the greatest Earth Kingdom city against a deadly Fire Nation invasion! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Avatar_The_Burning_Earth/nds.html PG 323 Playstation 2 ps2 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/BUZZ_The_Hollywood_Quiz/ps2.html TBD 236 Nintendo DS nds Sierra Crash Bandicoot – one of the most popular videogame characters of all time – is back and his all-new adventure brings with it more irreverent humor, family-friendly action, a wild cast of characters and amazing new titanic enemies to discover In Crash of the Titans, players will fight a nefarious plot hatched by Crash’s arch nemeses Neo and Nina Cortex to mutate the local creatures into titanic abominations. Using Crash’s legendary mix of outrageous antics and daredevil bravado, players will ‘hijack’ enemies in order to take control of their actions and use their fearsome powers against all manner of enemies. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Crash_of_the_Titans/nds.html PG 286 Nintendo DS nds Ubisoft Based on the hit CBS television series, CSI 2: Dark Motives gives players the opportunity to solve a series of crimes with members of the CSI team. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/CSI_2_Dark_Motives/nds.html M 263 Nintendo DS nds Disney Interactive Studios Published by Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Friends for Nintendo DS is a new virtual life simulator and adventure game featuring some of the most beloved characters from popular Disney films including The Lion King, Winnie the Pooh, Lilo & Stitch and Finding Nemo. Allowing players to befriend and interact with Stitch, Dory, Simba, and Winnie the Pooh, Disney Friends uses voice and touch to control the actions and emotional behaviours of the game’s characters. Disney Friends also features adventure elements, offering players the opportunity to bond with the characters while exploring memorable film environments and moments. The game encourages nurturing and reinforces positive values such as caring and responsibility, all while fostering players' friendships with the film characters they already know and love. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Disney_Friends/nds.html G 287 Nintendo DS nds 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Dolphin_Island/nds.html G 144 PC pc In Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008, players can enjoy more football fun than ever. The game includes a revamped international management system, a new Match Flow Mode (which creates a more realistic experience for players), and an improved match engine. Players can build their dream team from a library of over 5,000 playable teams from over 50 countries. The game also gives players the opportunity to manage every facet of their dream team including trading players, allocating budgets, and seizing media opportunities. Players will lead their team in competitive Cup matches, leagues, European Championships, and major international tournaments. Improvements in the game will now offer a more sophisticated and realistic experience including a new Confidence Center to gauge fan reactions, an enhanced Media Center to allow for more feedback and competitive news, and a revamped Finance section. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Football_Manager_2008/pc.html G 288 Playstation 2 ps2 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Garfield_Lasagne_World_Tour/ps2.html G 96 PC pc Electronic Arts Once again players assume the role of Gordon Freeman, a scientist destined to save the Earth from hordes of gruesome alien attackers. Valve has created a fully realized world in Half-Life 2, with objects and characters that feature accurate physics properties, behaving with the appropriate mass, density, and physical properties of their real-life counterparts. Extremely intelligent computer AI result in enemies that plan, adapt, and respond to the player's actions. Following on the heels of the similarly-titled next-gen console edition, this package is a near-complete package of the Half-Life 2 phenomenon, packed with bonuses in addition to the genre-expanding original Half-Life 2 game. Half-Life 2: Episode One and Episode Two add-on levels are also on the disc, as are the stunningly complex puzzle game Portal and the online phenomenon Team Fortress 2. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Half_Life_2_The_Orange_Box/pc.html MA15+ 96 Xbox 360 x360 Electronic Arts Once again players assume the role of Gordon Freeman, a scientist destined to save the Earth from hordes of gruesome alien attackers. Valve has created a fully realized world in Half-Life 2, with objects and characters that feature accurate physics properties, behaving with the appropriate mass, density, and physical properties of their real-life counterparts. Extremely intelligent computer AI result in enemies that plan, adapt, and respond to the player's actions. Following on the heels of the similarly-titled next-gen console edition, this package is a near-complete package of the Half-Life 2 phenomenon, packed with bonuses in addition to the genre-expanding original Half-Life 2 game. Half-Life 2: Episode One and Episode Two add-on levels are also on the disc, as are the stunningly complex puzzle game Portal and the online phenomenon Team Fortress 2. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Half_Life_2_The_Orange_Box/x360.html MA15+ 192 Nintendo DS nds Rising Star Games 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Honeycomb_Beat/nds.html TBD 289 Nintendo DS nds Ubisoft Congratulations! You have been selected to join a prestigious academy where you learn to train horses to make them into champions! You get to take care of an adorable foal. You will experience a thrilling adventure together with students that are just as passionate about horse riding as you are. During the game you will have the chance to take trails and to take part in prestigious competitions. To be able to do this you must show that you have perfect control of your horse and that you have a thorough knowledge of the horse world. Surrounded by other pupils who will be both your friends and competitors you will have the privilege of being taught by talented teachers. Between lessons, in your free time and at competitions, you will soon realise that being a champion is not an easy life. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Horsez_Farm_Adventures/nds.html G 290 Playstation 2 ps2 Ubisoft 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Horsez_Ranch_Rescue/ps2.html G 291 PC pc 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Horsez_Secrets_of_the_Ranch/pc.html G 316 PC pc 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Imagine_Fashion_Designer/pc.html G 159 Nintendo DS nds This unique cooking game features over 50 real dishes to prepare, cook, and serve: the recipes include international flavors (Japanese, Asian, Nepal, European, American, etc.) and even sweets. All of the meals are designed with the supervision from Edamoto Nahomi, a Japanese food researcher. It also offers several guided cooking steps to learn, specific use of the DS features: kneading, chopping, frying, and many other actions can be realized with the stylus. There's even a light-hearted story-mode: the story features a little girl who is having a hard time trying to cook dinner before her father comes back home. Hopefully, an unexpected angel from the Moon will make her meet a famous chef who will help her. The player takes the role of Lisa and is guided through all the steps to prepare delicious meals. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Imagine_Happy_Cooking/nds.html G 315 PC pc 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Imagine_Pet_Vet/pc.html G 245 Playstation 3 ps3 Get into the drift with Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights - the only place where superstar DJs, smokin' hot models and totally tuned cars come into close contact. Juice up your ride with complete customization and boost your NOS power as you draft, drift, slide, spook and fight for your rightful place on the racing line. Fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled, pick-up-and-play action lets you enjoy the pure rush of powersliding your way around the globe. Wow the crowd, keep tabs on your opponents and take the crown as the rightful king of drift! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Juiced_2_Hot_Import_Nights/ps3.html PG 245 Playstation 2 ps2 Get into the drift with Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights - the only place where superstar DJs, smokin' hot models and totally tuned cars come into close contact. Juice up your ride with complete customization and boost your NOS power as you draft, drift, slide, spook and fight for your rightful place on the racing line. Fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled, pick-up-and-play action lets you enjoy the pure rush of powersliding your way around the globe. Wow the crowd, keep tabs on your opponents and take the crown as the rightful king of drift! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Juiced_2_Hot_Import_Nights/ps2.html PG 245 PSP psp Get into the drift with Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights - the only place where superstar DJs, smokin' hot models and totally tuned cars come into close contact. Juice up your ride with complete customization and boost your NOS power as you draft, drift, slide, spook and fight for your rightful place on the racing line. Fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled, pick-up-and-play action lets you enjoy the pure rush of powersliding your way around the globe. Wow the crowd, keep tabs on your opponents and take the crown as the rightful king of drift! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Juiced_2_Hot_Import_Nights/psp.html PG 245 Xbox 360 x360 Get into the drift with Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights - the only place where superstar DJs, smokin' hot models and totally tuned cars come into close contact. Juice up your ride with complete customization and boost your NOS power as you draft, drift, slide, spook and fight for your rightful place on the racing line. Fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled, pick-up-and-play action lets you enjoy the pure rush of powersliding your way around the globe. Wow the crowd, keep tabs on your opponents and take the crown as the rightful king of drift! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Juiced_2_Hot_Import_Nights/x360.html PG 245 Nintendo DS nds Get into the drift with Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights - the only place where superstar DJs, smokin' hot models and totally tuned cars come into close contact. Juice up your ride with complete customization and boost your NOS power as you draft, drift, slide, spook and fight for your rightful place on the racing line. Fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled, pick-up-and-play action lets you enjoy the pure rush of powersliding your way around the globe. Wow the crowd, keep tabs on your opponents and take the crown as the rightful king of drift! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Juiced_2_Hot_Import_Nights/nds.html PG 205 Playstation 2 ps2 Blast! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Lassie/ps2.html G 206 Playstation 2 ps2 Blast! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/National_Geographic_Safari_Adventures_Africa/ps2.html G 274 PC pc Electronic Arts When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the one-on-one match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA Live 08. NBA Live 08 introduces hot spots, where real NBA shot data is used to illuminate the locations on the floor where your players are most effective. Couple this with all-new signature go-to Moves that capture the essence of the NBA's best, and you can now play the game on a console like you see it from the stands. Pass the ball inside and rule down low with 'own the paint' post play. String together combos of fakes and shots to fool your defender into committing and create space for the game-defining bucket. On the perimeter, in the paint, and with unparalleled depth, dominate with your go-to move with NBA Live 08. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/NBA_Live_2008/pc.html G 324 Playstation 2 ps2 Sony Computer Entertainment 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/SingStar_RnB/ps2.html TBD 319 PSP psp Sierra 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/SWAT_Target_Liberty/psp.html M 322 Playstation 3 ps3 Sony Computer Entertainment 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Eye_of_Judgment/ps3.html TBD 175 Playstation 2 ps2 Oxygen Games The sun blazes down relentlessly here in the Nevada desert. Route 66 is nearby but not that many cars pass this way. You could say it’s rather deserted…but all that is set to change because Big Bubba, the state’s leading entrepreneur is about to transform this less than lively location into a thriving tourist attraction! But y'know, you can't be too careful. Big Bubba has had one hell of an idea for drawing those tourists and their greenbacks into his new business venture... This is the setting for King of Clubs - an engaging trick-based action puzzle game. The game boasts a distinctive vintage Americana graphics and soundtrack, along with its appealingly humorous multiplayer mode. The game has 96 levels, including 10 multi-level challenges, plus bonus areas, and offers hours of game play and a host of gadgets. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_King_of_Clubs/ps2.html G 100 Nintendo Wii wii Electronic Arts Help your Sims survive and thrive on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway. Players will begin their journey by helping their Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Become the ultimate survivor and overcome the forces of nature while helping your Sims discover clues that will lead them back to civilization! By discovering the many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle, your Sims will discover all the things that island life offers including plants, fruits, wildlife and more! From tattered clothing to sunburned skin, your Sims will change as they take on the many challenges of tropical island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Sims_2_Castaway/wii.html PG 100 Nintendo DS nds Electronic Arts Help your Sims survive and thrive on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway. Players will begin their journey by helping their Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Become the ultimate survivor and overcome the forces of nature while helping your Sims discover clues that will lead them back to civilization! By discovering the many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle, your Sims will discover all the things that island life offers including plants, fruits, wildlife and more! From tattered clothing to sunburned skin, your Sims will change as they take on the many challenges of tropical island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway! 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Sims_2_Castaway/nds.html PG 143 Xbox 360 x360 SEGA The fifth entry in sega's popular fighting game series, Virtua Fighter 5 features detailed stages from around the world where players face off in fast-moving martial arts battles against one of 17 characters, including two new characters who join the elite group of fighters. Players are given the opportunity to learn and employ the new "Offensive Move" technique to take down their opponents from different angles, adding a new dimension to the game. Virtua Fighter 5 also includes the ability to customize characters by selecting from four base costumes and a wide range of unlockable accessories and earnable items. As players win more tournaments they will not only earn costumes and accessories, but also prizes and in-game money that will allow them to buy items from the in-game shop. For the Xbox 360 release, the game also features an online two-player versus mode via Xbox Live. Players will not only achieve victory by defeating highly-skilled opponents, but also by competing for prizes and earning in-game money which allow them to buy many items at an in-game shop. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Virtua_Fighter_5/x360.html TBD 254 PC pc Microsof Gaming Studios Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals lets gamers bring animals that once roamed the Earth back to life. With new challenges and more than 30 new animals, players can create environments the creatures once lived in and learn about times that date back to the Ice Age. 2007-10-25 http://www.vurp.com/games/Zoo_Tycoon_2_Extinct_Animals/pc.html TBD 123 Playstation 2 ps2 SNK Playmore Art of Fighting Anthology is a collection featuring the entire Art of Fighting Anthology trilogy. A total of 33 classic SNK characters are included, each with their own fighting styles and unique moves. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Art_of_Fighting_Anthology/ps2.html M 33 PC pc Eidos The Boxing Manager sees players take control of their own stable of boxers. The aim: taking your prize fighters all the way to the top and win world championship belts of all three federations. Starting out with a small team and three unknown, talented fighters, managers will train the boxers, sign on new up-and-comers and expert staff from around the world, set up bouts and determine tactics and techniques before and during the events. As the game progresses, players will be able to train manage up to 30 fighters at the same time – only if they are successful and form talented amateurs into hardened professionals will they be able to earn coveted titles in all the well-known weight classes. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Boxing_Manager/pc.html M 59 Nintendo Wii wii Konami The evil Don Hedron has descended upon the peaceful forest with Black Water and it's up to Dewy, a small droplet of water, to eliminate the terrible scourge and save the towering Elder Tree. Take control of Dewy using the Wii Remote, rolling him around the environment and using special elemental powers with unique gesture-based controls to take on the dastardly forces of Don Hedron. Control heat and cold to transform Dewy into ice and steam to solve puzzles and restore a beautiful world of peace! 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Dewys_Adventure/wii.html TBD 58 Nintendo Wii wii Eidos As Ray, you wake up alone in a deep and fog covered forest. Your friends are nowhere to be found. It was supposed to be a cozy night camping in the woods... until strange creatures rose from the darkness... You must find your friends, survive the horrific forest and get off the island in one piece. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Escape_from_Bug_Island/wii.html M 124 PC pc CDV In Paradise City, the player takes on the role of a young, ambitious gangster with the single goal of becoming the most successful and influential criminal in the entire city. Move through the city, robbing, intimidating and killing all that stand in your way, gaining notoriety and cool cash. As the player becomes more and more notorious, his influence grows and other criminals flock to him and become the core of this gang, his own criminal organization. Leading his small but vicious crew of hardcore criminals, the player begins to take over the neighbourhoods of the city, forcing the innocent citizens to pay him tribute and the local criminals to serve him, fighting against his rivals and defending his territories. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Escape_from_Paradise_City/pc.html TBD 34 PC pc Eidos n "My Best Friends: Cats & Dogs," you have the unique opportunity to play with and cuddle Dalmatian, Husky, German Shepherd and Retriever puppies and Siamese, Maine Coon, British Blue and Domestic cats. Teach them lots of crazy tricks, and form a team that will win prizes both in the beauty contests and the obstacle course competitions. Train to perfection and become best friends! 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/My_Best_Friends_Cats_and_Dogs/pc.html TBD 48 Playstation 2 ps2 Atari In Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2, gamers can play through events in the Naruoto storyline all while earning points toward upgrading their character’s strength, defense, agility, chakra and special abilities. Players can walk the path of Naruto in the new all-new mode Ultimate Road, which will allow them to play through all of the pivotal events in the storyline, as well as unlock an original story. More than 60 missions and seven mini games will push potential ninja to their limit. Players can take the role of Naruto, Sasake, Kakashi, Rock Lee, Gara, Kiba and other favorites while taking on daunting tasks like battling the sand ninja and working their way through the Chunin exam, the test to move up in the ninja ranks. Ninja in training can even perfect their skills in Practice mode then put their training to the test against a friend in the VS mode. With a vast amount of unlockable features such as playable characters, movies, music, collectible cards and more Naruto fans will be busy for ages to come. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Naruto_Ultimate_Ninja_2/ps2.html TBD 7 Playstation 3 ps3 2K Sports The 2008 version of the popular series by 2K Sports. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/NBA_2K8/ps3.html G 7 Playstation 2 ps2 2K Sports The 2008 version of the popular series by 2K Sports. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/NBA_2K8/ps2.html G 7 Xbox 360 x360 2K Sports The 2008 version of the popular series by 2K Sports. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/NBA_2K8/x360.html G 7 Playstation 3 ps3 2K Sports The 2008 version of the popular series by 2K Sports. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/NBA_2K8/ps3.html G 7 Playstation 3 ps3 2K Sports The 2008 version of the popular series by 2K Sports. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/NBA_2K8/ps3.html G 32 PC pc Atari In Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, players are transported back to the Forgotten Realms shortly after the events detailed in the original Neverwinter Nights 2. Following the climactic battle against the King of Shadows, the player awakens alone and stranded deep beneath the earth. Surrounded by a horde of evil spirits, the player embarks on an epic adventure that reveals his true destiny. Set in harsh, spirit-rich Rashemen, near the powerful nation of Thay, Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer will present players with an exciting new campaign; epic levels; dozens of new feats and spells; new races, base classes and prestige classes; new companions; new weapons, armor and crafting options; hordes of new monsters; and enhanced modding tools. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Neverwinter_Nights_2_Mask_of_the_Betrayer/pc.html TBD 36 PC pc Atari This compilation pack of the original Neverwinter Nights gives you everything you need to explore the vast landscapes and epic tales created by RPG veterans BioWare. Neverwinter Nights: Legends includes both the original Neverwinter Nights as well as two expansion packs, The Shadows of Undrentide and The Hordes of the Underdark. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Neverwinter_Nights_Legends/pc.html TBD 8 Xbox 360 x360 2K Sports Leveraging all of the next generation capabilities of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, NHL 2K8 features innovative gameplay, revolutionary player models and stunning visuals to create an entirely new hockey experience, centered on authenticity and the NHL Signature Style. Utilizing 2K Sports' NHL Signature Style, NHL 2K8 will highlight unique player characteristics never before seen in a hockey game. To complement their true-to-life attributes, marquee players will be fitted with branded equipment including skates, sticks, pads and helmets -- becoming visually recognizable on the ice. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/NHL_2K8/x360.html G 8 Playstation 3 ps3 2K Sports Leveraging all of the next generation capabilities of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, NHL 2K8 features innovative gameplay, revolutionary player models and stunning visuals to create an entirely new hockey experience, centered on authenticity and the NHL Signature Style. Utilizing 2K Sports' NHL Signature Style, NHL 2K8 will highlight unique player characteristics never before seen in a hockey game. To complement their true-to-life attributes, marquee players will be fitted with branded equipment including skates, sticks, pads and helmets -- becoming visually recognizable on the ice. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/NHL_2K8/ps3.html G 8 Playstation 2 ps2 2K Sports Leveraging all of the next generation capabilities of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, NHL 2K8 features innovative gameplay, revolutionary player models and stunning visuals to create an entirely new hockey experience, centered on authenticity and the NHL Signature Style. Utilizing 2K Sports' NHL Signature Style, NHL 2K8 will highlight unique player characteristics never before seen in a hockey game. To complement their true-to-life attributes, marquee players will be fitted with branded equipment including skates, sticks, pads and helmets -- becoming visually recognizable on the ice. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/NHL_2K8/ps2.html G 86 Nintendo DS nds Eidos In Operation: Vietnam, a chopper flight over the thick jungles of worn- torn Vietnam goes horribly wrong as the transport is shot down deep inside Viet Cong territory. Surrounded by the enemy, players must rally their squad and lead them back to safety. Along the way, players must fend off repeated assaults while liberating oppressed villagers. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Operation_Vietnam/nds.html TBD 37 PC pc Eidos Players take on the role of diving instructor and treasure hunter Jack Hard, who stumbles upon a secret Russian cold war research station deep underneath the ocean surface. As he discovers, it is controlled by a terrorist organization – and before he knows it, he gets caught in their nefarious schemes. The unique twist: players will deal with water in all 3 states of aggregation: in liquid form it not only enables you to approach enemies unnoticed by diving but can also conveniently drown a baddie. At sub-zero temperatures it quickly becomes a dangerously slippery surface, and hot steam is nothing to mess with either. Players will have to use their wits in order to defeat the terrorists and save the day. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/Red_Ocean/pc.html TBD 6 Nintendo Wii wii 2K Sports This over-the-top baseball action title puts an entirely new spin on Major League Baseball as it blends outrageous visuals and intuitive gameplay mechanics to bring fans a brand new MLB video game experience. Developed by Blue Castle Games, The Bigs brings blazing graphics to huge proportions with larger-than-life MLB player models and ballparks as gamers take advantage of spectacular power-ups with outrageous special effects. 2007-10-26 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Bigs/wii.html G 283 Playstation 3 ps3 Activision For the first time, players will have the freedom to define their character, story and style based on the choices they make, the paths they choose and the style of skating they use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C. 2007-10-31 http://www.vurp.com/games/Tony_Hawks_Proving_Ground/ps3.html M 256 PC pc Microsoft Game Studios Players can now experience firsthand the rich and historical influences of Asia while commanding their units and expanding their empire in this Age of Empires expansion pack. In addition to the introduction of playable Asian civilizations, the expansion pack provides new content and several new gameplay elements that include new ways of winning and trading, random map styles that feature remixes of classic "Age of Empires" game styles, and 15 new Asian "Wonders." 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Age_of_Empires_3_Asian_Dynasties/pc.html TBD 257 PC pc Microsoft Game Studios ge of Empires III and its expansion pack, Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs, will be available in one easy-to-conquer package this fall. Microsoft and Ensemble Studios are bringing the two titles together Sept. 25 as Age of Empires III: Gold Edition. Age of Empires III is a real-time strategy game that takes place in the time period of roughly 1500-1850. Players take on the role of European powers struggling to explore, colonize and conquer North and South America. The WarChiefs expansion lets gamers use native civilizations to expand their empire and fight for control of the Americas. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Age_of_Empires_3_Gold_Pack/pc.html TBD 171 Nintendo DS nds 505 Games 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Big_Catch_Bass_Fishing/nds.html G 247 Playstation 2 ps2 It's time for the Bratz girls to hit the red carpet! Join Chloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin as they rock out in explosive music shows, strut the fashion runway with stylin' outfits designed by you, and dish out the hottest magazine ever! Their hard work lands them a once in a lifetime opportunity to star in their very own movie! Share their experience in the glitz and glamour of becoming real movie stars! • Relive favorite episodes from the Bratz TV series. • Become a music prodigy by taking music lessons to learn the hottest Bratz songs to perform in shows. • Enhanced pet features: Swap pets at anytime, find out your pet's mood, and collect different pet palaces for your pampered pet to live in. • Play as all four Bratz girls (Chloe, Jade, Sasha, and Yasmin) and experience character-specific adventures. • Huge array of all-new hair styles, clothing lines, make-up, and accessories to choose from. November 2007 http://www.vurp.com/games/Bratz_The_Movie/ps2.html TBD 247 Gameboy Advance gba It's time for the Bratz girls to hit the red carpet! Join Chloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin as they rock out in explosive music shows, strut the fashion runway with stylin' outfits designed by you, and dish out the hottest magazine ever! Their hard work lands them a once in a lifetime opportunity to star in their very own movie! Share their experience in the glitz and glamour of becoming real movie stars! • Relive favorite episodes from the Bratz TV series. • Become a music prodigy by taking music lessons to learn the hottest Bratz songs to perform in shows. • Enhanced pet features: Swap pets at anytime, find out your pet's mood, and collect different pet palaces for your pampered pet to live in. • Play as all four Bratz girls (Chloe, Jade, Sasha, and Yasmin) and experience character-specific adventures. • Huge array of all-new hair styles, clothing lines, make-up, and accessories to choose from. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Bratz_The_Movie/gba.html TBD 293 Nintendo DS nds Ubisoft In Chessmaster: The Art of Learning, Josh Waitzkin, International Master and eight-time National Chess Champion, coaches players to grasp the basic fundamentals of chess and to master the game through exciting courses and tutorials taken directly from his book, The Art of Learning. Players can then practice their newly learned skills in single-player mode or challenge their friends to a fun-spirited competition in multiplayer mode. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Chessmaster_11_Art_of_Learning/nds.html G 114 Nintendo DS nds Nintendo Get back into the swing of things as Donkey Kong goes vertical. King K Rool is up to no good again, and it’s up to Donkey Kong to swing into action. Using the same simple control scheme that made the DK: King of Swing Game Boy Advance SP game so accessible and fun to play, players of all skill levels can swing and climb to new heights made possible by the dual screens of Nintendo DS.Not only does Adventure mode feature Diddy Kong as a sub-character, but players can look forward to new moves, new items and a bunch of mini-games sure to make them go bananas. Not only that, but fun tutorials that ease new players into the game also can be accessed as mini-game challenges. Pick from Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong or Funky Kong, and let the monkey business begin. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/DK_Jungle_Climber/nds.html G 275 PC pc Electronic Arts 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/FIFA_Manager_08/pc.html G 264 Nintendo DS nds Disney Interactive Studios n Disney's Hannah Montana, thirteen-year-old Miley Stewart lives a double life as girl-next-door and pop sensation -- and someone is threatening to reveal Miley's secret! Playing as Miley, gamers must use spy skills and gadgetry to investigate their school, the boardwalk, stadium and beach to uncover hidden clues and solve the mystery of who it is who knows the secret. Players can interact with their favorite characters from the show using a branching dialogue system while exploring familiar Hannah Montana environments, and meet new characters along the way. Mini-games include a wireless two-player skateboard, rollerblade and scooter challenge and a mode that enables players to share clothes in Miley’s secret wardrobe with others via wireless connection. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Hannah_Montana/nds.html G 98 PC pc Namco Bandai / Electronic Arts Hellgate: London combines the depth of role-playing games and action of first-person titles, while offering infinite playability with randomly created levels, items and events. The player creates a heroic character, completes quests and battles through innumerable hordes of demons to advance through experience levels and branching skill paths. A robust, flexible skill and spell system, highly customizable appearances and a massive variety of randomly generated equipment allow players to create their own unique hero. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Hellgate_London/pc.html MA15+ 195 Nintendo DS nds 505 Games Inspired by classic pre-school books and games, the boy version of I did It Mum! feature games such as ‘toy train’ and ‘drive the car.' I Did It Mum! even offers a voice recording opportunity for Mum (or Dad) to congratulate and encourage their child when completing the mini games. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/I_did_it_Mum_Boy/nds.html G 196 Nintendo DS nds 505 Games Inspired by classic pre-school books and games, the girls edition of I Did It Mum! features games such 'colour the animals' and 'little kitchen.' I Did It Mum! even offers a voice recording opportunity for Mum (or Dad) to congratulate and encourage their child when completing the mini games. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/I_did_it_Mum_Girl/nds.html G 87 Nintendo DS nds Konami Konami Classic Series: Arcade Hits features more than 12 of the most memorable quarter-munching arcade hits of all-time, letting players enjoy these timeless classics in both their original and remixed dual screen forms and also enjoy them with friends in special wireless modes. Taking advantage of the unique functionality of the Nintendo DS, Arcade Hits lets players choose from a number of screen configurations, including horizontal and vertical combinations to maintain the original screen size of each game at it appeared in arcades. Players can also use the system's wireless capabilities to play with friends and share data such as high scores and replays. Arcade Hits also features special modes that let players listen to more than 100 classic songs and sound effects and review the history of each title in the compilation, complete with trivia and vintage artwork. Featured games include Circus Charlie, Contra, Gradius, Roc'N Rope, Rush'N Attack, Time Pilot, Track and Field, Yie-Ar Kung Fu and more. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Konami_Arcade_Classic_Hits/nds.html TBD 255 PC pc Microsoft Game Studios Flight Simulator X: Acceleration allows gamers of all ages, types and skill levels to race against friends and engage in thrilling new missions in amazing, highly detailed locations around the world, test their skills and heroism in many new missions, fly three exciting new aircraft, and share rewards, photos and videos with friends and the broader flight community. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_X_Acceleraton/pc.html TBD 162 Xbox 360 x360 Ubisoft Naruto: Rise of a Ninja takes place in a world where ninja are the ultimate power. Infused with the spirit of a once fearsome Nine-Tailed Fox demon, Uzumaki Naruto is a ninja-in-training who is learning the art of ninjutsu with his classmates Sakura and Sasuke. The trio studies under the instruction of their teacher, Kakashi, who helps the group face a series of dangerous and daunting tests and challenges. Through their adventures, the young ninjas learn the importance of friendship, teamwork, loyalty, hard work, creativity, ingenuity and right versus wrong. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Naruto_Rise_of_a_Ninja_/x360.html PG 295 PSP psp Developed by CyberConnect2 exclusively for the U.S. and Europe, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes gives gamers the ability to sharpen their ninja skills with intense single and multiplayer team-based fighting. In a new addition to the franchise, gamers will also have the ability to create and customize their own ninja dream squads to battle opponents or trade players' profiles via wireless connectivity. To further maximize the character power-up feature, players can form different team combinations to awaken hidden skills that lie within each group. Depending on the combinations, special team-based skills can be unleashed. Gamers can also earn power-up points toward upgrading each character's attack, defense, chakra, speed, and even special abilities. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Naruto_Ultimate_Ninja_Heroes/psp.html PG 274 Nintendo Wii wii Electronic Arts When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the one-on-one match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA Live 08. NBA Live 08 introduces hot spots, where real NBA shot data is used to illuminate the locations on the floor where your players are most effective. Couple this with all-new signature go-to Moves that capture the essence of the NBA's best, and you can now play the game on a console like you see it from the stands. Pass the ball inside and rule down low with 'own the paint' post play. String together combos of fakes and shots to fool your defender into committing and create space for the game-defining bucket. On the perimeter, in the paint, and with unparalleled depth, dominate with your go-to move with NBA Live 08. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/NBA_Live_2008/wii.html G 125 PC pc Viva Media SimBin presents RACE 07 , its most realistic racing game experience yet! RACE 07 contains more than 200 cars in 11 different car classes and hosts 20 different circuits from all over the world, several of them being city racetracks never before featured in a racing game. Next to the FIA WTCC seasons of 2006 and 2007 RACE 07 also contains open wheeler and sports car racing such as Formula 3000, Formula BMW and Radical SR3 and SR4. RACE 07 introduces a new "action camera cockpit view" that will add even more immersion and sensation of speed when driving from the cockpit, as well as a new and unique helmet cam view to support the open cockpit cars specifically (complete with weather and dirt effects). RACE 07 supports both a normal according-to-real-life Campionship Mode as well as a new Custom Championship Mode where you can mix cars and classes, not to mention tracks, as you wish. In addition RACE 07 also supports custom skins, especially important for communities and league racing. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/Race_07/pc.html G 311 Nintendo DS nds This compilation features two hit Star Wars titles for the Nintendo DS. Included are Star Wars: Lethal Alliance and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. LETHAL ALLIANCE: Star Wars: Lethal Alliance immerses players in an adventure that takes place between Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV A New Hope. Gamers will engage in collaborative gameplay as they embody both Twi'lek Rianna Saren and her security droid Zeeo. Hired by the Rebel Alliance, this deadly duo must work together to infiltrate Imperial planets and fight legions of evil fiends. Our heroes' ultimate goal: Uncover the Empire's most deadly secret -- the Death Star. REVENGE OF THE SITH: For the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS renditions of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Ubisoft put its Montreal handheld team to task in reproducing situations and scenarios on the handheld systems. The team has had previous experience with the Star Wars property with Apprentice of the Force, a GBA rendition of the Star Wars (A New Hope), Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi films that were re-issued on DVD late last year. Episode III is essentially a Golden Axe or a Double Dragon design in the Star Wars universe, putting players in the role of either Anakin Skywalker or Obi-Wan Kenobi as they lightsaber-slash their way through more than a dozen levels of droid and clone army-infested areas. It's a hack-and-slash affair, but the development team has put a lot of focus into the characters' unique weapon-handling abilities; both characters feel different because of their different styles of combat. November 2007 http://www.vurp.com/games/Star_Wars_Compilation/nds.html TBD 239 Nintendo DS nds Vivendi Universal Returning to provide voices for The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night are Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins: Lord of the Rings trilogy) as Spyro and Gary Oldman (Sirius Black: Harry Potter films) as Ignitus, the Fire Dragon Elder and Spyros mentor. The Eternal Night continues the strong action-infused gameplay focus established in The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning and takes it even further with exciting new powers... 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Legend_of_Spyro_The_Eternal_Night/nds.html PG 239 Gameboy Advance gba Vivendi Universal Returning to provide voices for The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night are Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins: Lord of the Rings trilogy) as Spyro and Gary Oldman (Sirius Black: Harry Potter films) as Ignitus, the Fire Dragon Elder and Spyros mentor. The Eternal Night continues the strong action-infused gameplay focus established in The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning and takes it even further with exciting new powers... 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Legend_of_Spyro_The_Eternal_Night/gba.html PG 239 Playstation 2 ps2 Vivendi Universal Returning to provide voices for The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night are Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins: Lord of the Rings trilogy) as Spyro and Gary Oldman (Sirius Black: Harry Potter films) as Ignitus, the Fire Dragon Elder and Spyros mentor. The Eternal Night continues the strong action-infused gameplay focus established in The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning and takes it even further with exciting new powers... 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Legend_of_Spyro_The_Eternal_Night/ps2.html PG 100 PSP psp Electronic Arts Help your Sims survive and thrive on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway. Players will begin their journey by helping their Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Become the ultimate survivor and overcome the forces of nature while helping your Sims discover clues that will lead them back to civilization! By discovering the many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle, your Sims will discover all the things that island life offers including plants, fruits, wildlife and more! From tattered clothing to sunburned skin, your Sims will change as they take on the many challenges of tropical island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway! 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/The_Sims_2_Castaway/psp.html PG 240 PC pc Vivendi Universal Based in the near future, TimeShift tells the story of renowned test pilot Colonel Michael Swift, who has been asked by the US Government to test two of the most significant inventions of the century – a time-control device called the Quantum Suit and a time machine called the Chronomicon. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/TimeShift/pc.html MA15+ 240 Xbox 360 x360 Vivendi Universal Based in the near future, TimeShift tells the story of renowned test pilot Colonel Michael Swift, who has been asked by the US Government to test two of the most significant inventions of the century – a time-control device called the Quantum Suit and a time machine called the Chronomicon. 2007-11-01 http://www.vurp.com/games/TimeShift/x360.html MA15+ 128 PC pc NCsoft Tabula Rasa takes place in the future, when an evil race called Bane is trying to destroy planets and eliminates the human race. Players are the survivors from this devastation and will face off against powerful alien soldiers, armored mechanoids, and vicious predators. Players will use a wide range of exotic weapons and unique alien powers to help the Allied Free Sentients (AFS) in their desperate fight against extinction. 2007-11-02 http://www.vurp.com/games/Richard_Garriotts_Tabula_Rasa/pc.html TBD 129 PC pc Tabula Rasa takes place in the future, when an evil race called Bane is trying to destroy planets and eliminates the human race. 2007-11-02 http://www.vurp.com/games/Richard_Garriotts_Tabula_Rasa_Collectors_Edition/pc.html TBD 54 Xbox 360 x360 Edios Created with an advanced version of the engine used for Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend, the gameplay mechanics, artificial intelligence and level puzzles of Tomb Raider: Anniversary are now more refined, in-depth and complex. Now fans can explore the original adventure on a much grander scale, while enjoying the elements which made the original such a success. 2007-11-02 http://www.vurp.com/games/Tomb_Raider_Anniversary/x360.html M 54 PSP psp Edios Created with an advanced version of the engine used for Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend, the gameplay mechanics, artificial intelligence and level puzzles of Tomb Raider: Anniversary are now more refined, in-depth and complex. Now fans can explore the original adventure on a much grander scale, while enjoying the elements which made the original such a success. 2007-11-02 http://www.vurp.com/games/Tomb_Raider_Anniversary/psp.html M 130 PC