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Remember that halcyon era when handing over a healthy sum for a deluxe edition meant going home, carefully removing the shrink wrap from the case, and playing the game until completion? Well, Agent 47 has his sights on killing that experience. Purchase Hitman’s Collector’s Edition this week and you’ll get the requisite tchotchkes– from a moderately cool statue to a throwaway red tie and clip set. But one thing you won’t be able to do is enjoy Hitman in its entirety, as the game is taking an episodic approach, with a slow drip feed of content throughout the year. To add insult, at least one part of the game- the Elusive Target, will only be available for a 48-hour window, before disappearing forever.
Header image: Deathsmiles artwork via Neroxas
PlayStation 3
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault (PSN and retail, $29.99)
PlayStation 4
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault (PSN and retail, $39.99)
EA Sports UFC 2 (PSN and retail, $59.99)
EA Sports UFC 2 – Deluxe Edition (PSN and retail, $59.99)
Hitman Intro Pack (PSN, $14.99)
Hitman- Collector’s Edition (retail, $139.99)
Samurai Warriors 4: Empires (PSN and retail, $49.99)
Senran Kagura Estival Versus (PSN and retail, $59.99)
Wii
Animal Crossing: City Folk (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
Super Mario All-Stars (Nintendo Selects, $19.99)
Wii U
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
Grumpy Reaper (eShop, $4.99)
Jewel Quest (eShop, $4.99)
Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Falzar (eShop, $6.99)
Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Gregar (eShop, $6.99)
NES Remix Pack (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
Pikmin 3 (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
Star Ghost (eShop, $8.99)
Super Mario 3D World (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
Xbox One
EA Sports UFC 2 (XGS and retail, $59.99)
EA Sports UFC 2 – Deluxe Edition (XGS and retail, $59.99)
Hitman Intro Pack (XGS, $14.99)
Hitman- Collector’s Edition (XGS and retail, $139.99)
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
3DS
Blast ‘Em Bunnies (eShop, $4.99)
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation (in-game DLC, $19.99)
Mario Party: Island Tour (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo Selects reissue, 19.99)
Yoshi’s New Island (Nintendo Selects reissue, $19.99)
PS Vita
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault (PSN and retail, $29.99)
PC (available via Steam unless noted)
Alekhine’s Gun ($33.99)
Ares Omega ($8.99)
Beyond Dimensions ($TBA)
Bloonz Toonz ($2.99)
Caravanserail ($2.69)
Cologne ($5.99)
Deathsmiles ($17.99)
Doctor Watson – Treasure Island ($7.99)
Gremlins, Inc. ($14.99)
Hitman ($14.99)
htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary ($TBA)
Infinity Wings – Scout & Grunt ($2.69)
Intergalactic Road Warriors ($8.09)
Kona ($9.37)
Magic Potion Explorer ($8.99)
Moon Hunters ($13.49)
Moving Hazard ($19.99)
Nuked Knight ($4.99)
Race.a.bit ($7.49)
The Guest ($7.49)
The Treasures of Montezuma 5 ($5.94)
Upwards, Lonely Robot ($8.99)
WizardCraft ($10.79)
WWE 2K16 ($49.99)
Robert’s Pick: As price drops for first-party Nintendo games are remarkably rare, it would be hard not to recommend picking up almost any of these titles. But having played almost all those releases, I’m really excited by the prospect Deathsmiles’ PC port. Solid shooting mechanics coupled with lovely loligoth visuals have made this one of my favorite Xbox 360 STGs. Being able to give Windia and the girls a permanent spot on my hard drive is something I’ve been waiting a long time for.
Gonçalo’s Pick: PC gaming has been a host to a slew of Western and Japanese shmups over the last few years, creating a moderate genre resurgence. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why Cave’s loli-shmup bonanza, Deathsmiles is the platform’s newest STG entry. It’s a bit of a late port, sure, but considering the Xbox 360 version is one of my favorite games on Microsoft’s console, I have very little reason to complain.
Love this weeks picture!
How I would have though you’d be all over Hitman Robert. Isn’t that where your avatar is from?
I had no idea Deathsmiles was coming out for PC.
This is a cause for celebration!
For anyone thinking about picking up the Nintendo games- you can get them for $16 either at Best Best (with the GCU) or through Amazon if you have Prime.
I’m getting Super Mario Galaxy 2 for sure. The first is easily obtained right?
Yes, I picked it up a few months ago at Wal-Mart for $15.88. I think think they’re are plenty of copies floating around.
Hitman marketing sounds awful. What is the other episodes suck? You’ve already given them you’re money and because its digital you can sell it anyway.
Part of me awaits the day when there’s no lolis to pose in the new release pic. What will you do?
I hope it doesn’t happen, but I wonder what will go down when it does.
Wait, WWE 2K16 is just coming out for PC this week. Why is the Master Race so slow?
I’ll be getting Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D this weekend. Always want to play it and I can’t resist for $16.
Deathsmiles review, please.
I am waiting for your Samurai Warriors 4: Empires review. Don’t make me wait, dood!
Same. I think your reviews got me into to the Warriors games. I can blame you for things.
Glad to see the games get a fair shake.
Can someone point me to more info on Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault ?
Someone made a Gremlins game? Yes.
So I bought Hitman after spending a few minutes researching the publication method (dumb, just give me the whole game at once).
Here’s the thing though, the online DRM is horrible. Experience a single hiccup in your connection and the game sends you back to the menu screen.
WAIT UNTIL THEY FIX THIS SHIT BEFORE EVEN THINKING ABOUT BUYING.
How did the hell did Senran Kagura not get picked?