New Releases 9/6-9/12: The Mystery of History Edition

This week’s new releases offer a number of opportunities for virtual time travelers. Darkest of Days recreates the ancient days of Pompeii, and offers player’s the ability to pursue Robert E. Lee’s army through Antietam. Aviation aficionados, on the other hand, can transport themselves to WWII, and fly the aircraft which Joseph Stalin stated was “as essential to the Red Army as air and bread.” Gamers unwilling to step into the boots of Anna Yegorova, or those with a more pacifistic leaning can bask in the swinging sixties, following the career trajectory of the fab four. Why not skip those boring history lectures, and relive the past by firing up your console?

SeanNOLA’s Pick: I can never see a grid-based Japanese strategy game sitting on the shelf without picking it up and giving it a try, especially when it holds as much clout as Disgaea;  the sequel will be dominating my handheld time. The demo of IL2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey on PSN has me intrigued, and I will most likely find a home for the full version on my PS3.

TideGear’s Pick: Sure, there’s a few promising titles coming out this week, but I‘m a little shocked at my colleagues’ complete lack of even mentioning Muramasa: The Demon Blade. That’s my pick! Perhaps, they’re approaching with stealth?