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This week presents a spectrum of new diversions which range from Kratos’s muted hues and crimson splashes to the vibrant tones of the latest iteration of the Pokémon franchise. While most of this week’s releases can easily be categorized into either darker, more solemn titles or colorful, lighthearted amusements, there at least one outlier- Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon. The game combines imaginative character design with a gloomier palette as players explore a desolate world. Color us interested.
360
Dragon Age Origins: Awakening
Metro 2033
Perfect Dark
Resonance of Fate
Supreme Commander 2
PS3
Dragon Age Origins: Awakening
God of War III
Resonance of Fate
Wii
Build a Bear: Friendship Valley
Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon
Hall of Fame Ultimate Hoops Challenge
Pizza Delivery Boy
Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space
DS
Build a Bear: Welcome To Hugsville
Infinite Space
Pokemon HeartGold
Pokemon SoulSilver
Sonny with a Chance
Spectral Force Genesis
PSP
No Releases
PC
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
Dragon Age Origins: Awakening
Metro 2033
Sol Survivor
DesertEagle’s Pick: As a role-playing aficionado, I’m looking forward to tri-Ace’s Resonance of Fate, which not only offers the mix of real-time and turn-based combat I yearn for, but also allows players to radically rework each protagonists’ appearance. The dulcet tones of Nolan North are just icing on the cake.
TideGear’s Pick: I’m definitely interested in Spectral Force Genesis and Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, but there was no mental debate this week! Infinite Space is absolutely my pick. Not only have I been waiting for this since it was announced, I’ve been waiting for a spaceship sim like this even longer. It seems accessible yet super deep, and I already know I love the aesthetic.
SeanNOLA’s Pick: I am a little surprised that DEagle didn’t mention God of War III; I
can’t really say that I’m looking forward to it, as Kratos has never
really seemed that interesting to me, but I think it deserves a nod from
at least one of us, seeing as how it IS a pretty major release. My
pick of the week is Pokemon: Soul Silver. I haven’t touched a Pokemon
game since I polished off Blue 12 years ago, but for some reason I have
been jonesing to force adorable animals to fight to the death for the
past few months.
How many point is Dragon Age Origins: Awakening?
Laugh if you want, but I have Pokemon HeartGold on preorder.
Releasing Resonance of Fate so close to FFXIII is kind of suicidal.
Perfect Dark will get my money. It’s beeen too long Joanna.
God of War III. Kratos is gonna kick some ass this week.
Where’s Snola and Karnov?
I’m thinging DE’s codename should be Kratos, as he mean (to Adam) big and bald.
How can I pass Build a Bear: Welcome To Hugsville? really who doesn’t want a hug from a cuddly bear sim?
What’s Metro 2033? I’ve never heard of that one?
I hope you guys review Supreme Commander 2 for 360! I’ve got my eye on that one.
I’l play Pizza Delivery Boy if it pays me $8.50 hour+tips and I deliver in a MILFy neighboorhood.
Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon sound kind of interesting.
Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon sound interest. A bit like Lit.
Wasn’t Spectral Force Genesis a 360 SRPG? If so, I need to investigate.
I did like the first Supreme Commander, of course I picked it up at best buy for $10.
How many episodes are Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space of is that an episode itself?
It’s a post-apocalyptic FPS that takes place on a Russian underground transit system. I hope there’s a mine cart level.
Too bad I’m broke, otherwise I’d pick up Resonance of Fate.
Any differences between the two console versions of Resonance of Fate that you guys know about?
We want Karnov, We want SNOLA!
In their absense I think Adam will pick Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon because its kind of wierd and offbeat, while Sean will pick Infinite Space. He loike those DS RPGs.
Yes, it’s a SRPG, and likely worth a try.
God of War III seems to be getting good reviews.
Nothing for me this week. I guess that’s Karnov’s pick.
Resonance of Fate might be worth a go.
Nothing for me this week.
Thanks for the info.
I’d say Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight but the DRM is making me change my mind.
God of War III, looks cheesy delicious!
I’m assuming that Dragon Age Origins: Awakening is an expansion. Does anyone have more info?
I might grab Perfect Dark, I loved the N64 version.
I’m thinking I might spend some time with Kratos.
I cant figure out if I should go to Friendship Valley or Huggsville.
I wish Kratos would tear a teddy bear’s head off for this week’s new release pic.
Infinite Space looks good!
I got my Pokemons today! Time to go for a walk.
This will be a BYE week for me.
No picks from the other guys? Get rid of their lazy asses.
Waiting for reviews on Supreme Commander 2.
BioWare and Electronic Arts put rumors to rest and announced Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening, the first official expansion pack which is slated to be released on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on March 16, 2010. The expansion will require Dragon Age: Origins and will cost $39.99. It will be available both on disc and via download.
The expansion is set in Amaranthine, with the storyline set to be based on discovering the darkspawn’s true purpose and dealing with the mysterious “Architect”. The player has the option to import their character from the main game or start over as a Warden from Orlais, with a whole new origin. The expansion will include new content, more storyline, five new recruitable party members and Oghren, a character from Dragon Age: Origins, new spells and abilities, a raise in level cap, and new items. One of the companions that will be featured in the game was announced as being a human male mage named Anders who is an escaped prisoner. He was brought into the circle of Magi at adolescence, thus leaving him to miss the things that life offers outside of the tower.
$39.99?!?! How long is it?
Snola and Karnov, please explain why you didn’t offer your picks on the next podcast. I expect some incredible stories. Maybe fighting wild tigers or saving burning orfanges.
I’ll wait for a price drop on this one.
I would saw the DA:O expansion, but not at that price.
Just so so stuff beyond Gow3.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectral_Force_3:_Innocent_Rage
Spectral Force 3 is an SRPG. Spectral Force Genesis seems to be a realtime hybrid-genre spin-off of some kind.
My pick’s up!
Pokemon SoulSilver get!
go Karnov!
Thanks Adam, now we just need SeanNOLA.
Did the site just go down?
Metro 2033 seems like it might be ok.
SNOLA, I’m also surprised DE didn’t pick GoW3.
SC2, maybe.
Nice play on words.
Thanks, Adam.
Resonance of Fate for sure.
Podcast question sent!
What? No shout out to the Build a Bear and Pokemon release?
I thought your site was “all games considered”.
Pokemon yes, Build a Bear, no please.
Are these Karnov references in any way related to the Karnov mention in the last Retronauts?
Metro 2033 is sound pretty good.
I’m glad at least Sean gave God of War III the nod.
Karnov popularity is rising. I blame global warming.
GoW3 is sold out everywhere around me.
Check out Best Buy, that had tons on copies in.
Just got GoW3, man this game is so freaking awesome. Best PS3 graphics except maybe Uncharted 2.
Looking for Spectral Force Genesis. I hope you guys review it!
Have you guys heard the new CAGcast? Wombat steals Karnov’s trick and pretend he isn’t there.
When is your new podcast posting?