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This week’s new releases include a DS game based on a 1994 computer game, a compilation of popular FPS games, and a ‘wiimake’ of a GameCube game with a grafted control scheme. Yep, this week is ruled by sequels and remakes, which outnumber original games. At least a title where the flora battle the undead offers a dose of freshness.
360
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
PS3
Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust
Wii
Klonoa
New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
The Destiny of Zorro
PS2
No Releases
DS
Imagine: Music Fest
Jagged Alliance DS
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Puzzle Kingdoms
PSP
Patapon 2
PC
Crysis: Maximum Edition
Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
Plants vs. Zombies
DesertEagle’s Pick: Seeing how the videogame world went collectively gaga over the PS2 version of Klonoa, I almost feel required to give it the nod. While it’s an enjoyable little 2.5D platformer, it lacks diversity for me. At least this version will have the option for Classic Controller and GameCube pad support alongside motion control. Jagged Alliance DS‘s graphics may lack sophistication, but it’s turn based strategy kept me at my keyboard fifteen years ago; hopefully the nonlinear gameplay still holds up.
SeanNOLA’s Pick:
I am always excited to get my hands on the next Klonoa game,
and the Wii could definitely use the affection, but my pick of the week belongs
to Plants vs. Zombies. PopCap’s viral “Zombie on your Lawn”
video was catchy enough to stick with me for the past month or so and I think
that warrants a look.
TideGear’s Pick: It’s hard to pick this week! PopCap’s game’s are usually much too shallow and easy for my taste, but I’m hoping Plants vs. Zombies will change that trend. It does look pretty darn promising and I, too, loved the music video. I’ve been looking forward to Klonoa, which is actually a remake of the first game for PlayStation One, but I preferred the much more puzzle-oriented gameplay of the handheld Klonoa games. All of that said, this week Jagged Alliance DS is my pick. I’ve only played a bit of the past games, but I enjoyed them quite a bit, and intend to make up for lost time.
Pata-pata-pata pon 2!
I heard Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust was a dud, but I’m still intrigued.
Jagged Alliance. Hell yeah, Deagle, you know what’s up!
De, you nuts for not loving Klonoa. It’s one of my favorite games of all time.
No guys are big time now. I saw the Bandwidth exceeded sign earlier today.
How many people visit the site?
Klonoa graphics look great. How much will it be selling for?
Can you use the bongos on New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat?!?!
The game of Night at the Museum is coming out before the movie? Spoiler alert!!!!
After Sean’s recommendation, I’m looking forward to Plants vs. Zombies.
I’ve heard that answer is “No”. The next question is what’s the point of playing it then.
They grabbed my attention with its price: $40 for a new release PS3 game is pretty rare!
Tide and DE said the same thing (almost).
Klonoa for me!
I’m loving the three person picks of the week. Reminds me of the old EGM personalities for some reason.
I forsee a lot of pissed people buy Patapon 2 in stores, they realizing they just bought a code.
And you’re planning on seeing the movie?!?!
Yeah, but I bet there is a reason why it’s only 40 bucks.
Crysis: Maximum Edition now that I have a PC and video card that can handle the games.
Plants and Zombies demo is up. You get to be the plants is a TD-lite game.
Poor guy is on his last half-heart.
Got to get Klonoa for sure. $29.99 is too good to pass up.
Jagged Alliance DS for me.
You guys overlooked Puzzle Kingdoms!
Klonoa, now I hear it has CC controls.
I’m enjoying Jagged Alliance DS. It’s not perfect but still pretty fun.
Plants vs. Zombies
I used to love Nancy Drew novels as a kid, so I’m interested in Nancy Drew Dossier.
Never heard of Klonoa, even though I had a PS1 and PS2.
I urge all of you: do NOT purchase, look at, or have thoughts about the newest LSL game. It is complete and utter dogcrap and will give your console herpes.
i really wish a new good game would come out for xbox 360, all the recent releases arent to good
Klonoa seems like the only one I would care about this week.
Plants vs Zombies looks fun.
Not really digging any of these releases. Hopefully the later ones can catch my eyes.
Klonoa is easily the headliner, as the PS1 original is still one of the best platformers ever made.