New Releases for the Week of March 4th, 2012

Whether you’re eager suit up as Lieutenant Commander Shepard, U.S. Naval Aviator Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell or as a prodigious first baseman destined for the big leagues, this week’s new releases offer a variety of uniforms for gamers to don. For truly unparallelled authentic, players may want to seek out Order Up!! If the PS3 iteration matches the perk found in the Wii version, purchasers will find their very own paper fry-chef hat, perfect for those extended sessions of polygonal patty flipping.

360
2K Sports MLB 2K12/NBA 2K12 Combo Pack
I Am Alive (XBLA)
Country Dance: All Stars Kinect
Major League Baseball 2K12
Mass Effect 3
Street Fighter X Tekken
Street Fighter x Tekken Special Edition
Top Gun: Hard Lock

PS3
Journey (PSN, PS+ only)
Major League Baseball 2K12
Mass Effect 3
MLB 12 The Show
Order Up!!
Start the Party! Save the World! (PSN, $29.99)
Street Fighter X Tekken
Street Fighter x Tekken Special Edition
Top Gun: Hard Lock

Wii
Major League Baseball 2K12

3DS
CRUSH3D
Nicktoons MLB 3D

DS
Major League Baseball 2K12

PSP
Major League Baseball 2K12

Vita
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
MLB 12 The Show
MotorStorm RC
Unit 13

PC
Major League Baseball 2K12
Mass Effect 3
The Sims 3: Showtime
The Sims 3: Showtime Katy Perry Collector’s Edition

DesertEagle’s Pick: After months of carefully evading a marketing onslaught of spoilerific previews, videos, and demos, I’m ready to suit up as Shep for Mass Effect 3. Moments not spent saving the galaxy from imminent peril will likely get poured into Unit 13 for the Vita. Although the recent demo of Zipper’s action title wasn’t perfect, playing a robust third-person stealth and shoot game on the morning commute seems like an idyllic way to start the day.

SeanNOLA’s Pick: As I am currently scrambling to finish up the second chapter, I’m going to hold off on purchasing Mass Effect 3 – who knows, maybe the price will drop by the time Shepard is ready to move on from battling the Collectors. In the mean time, I’m looking forward to checking out Journey. Thatgamecompany is batting 2-for-2 on artsy PSN titles, and this stark desert adventure looks to be their best project yet.

Samurage’s Pick: Can we say, Mass Effect 3? My final moments at E3 were spent waiting in line to sneak a peek at this gem. It was one of the most epic things I saw there and since then, I’ve been waiting eagerly for the release. My only regret? That I haven’t quite finished two, yet.

BlueSwim’s Pick: Being a fan of the fighting genre, I can’t help but pick Street Fighter X Tekken. Tekken fans should already know that their fighters won’t play exactly like what they are used to, but Capcom knows how to creatively adapt characters to work in a 2-D fighting game. Even with some play-style changes, the opportunity to mix and match fighters from both Street Fighter and Tekken should be a dream come true for fans of both franchises. PlayStation 3 players will also have five exclusive guest fighters; American NES box art Mega Man from Capcom, Pac-Man from Namco, Cole from Infamous, and Sony’s Toro and Kuro cats.

About Robert Allen

Since being a toddler, Robert Allen has been immersed in video games, anime, and tokusatsu. Currently, his days are spent teaching at two southern California colleges. But his evenings and weekends are filled with STGs, RPGs, and action titles and well at writing for Tech-Gaming since 2007.

32 comments

  1. Halfman Halfhorse

    You better be able to bang the Chobot. Otherwise she’s a waste of disk space.

    • Harsh!

      I’m curious to see what the reviews of Street Fighter X Tekken will be like.

  2. What are you smoking

    Jessica Chobot looks like she has Down’s Syndrome in the game. If you have sex her with you’re going to have to run from a group of galactic bounty hunters.

  3. Street Fighter X Tekken but I’m nervous that I haven’t seen any reviews yet.

  4. It’s cool they are offering Journey to PS+ member a week early, but no discount kind of sucks.

  5. ME3 for me. For the full single player campaign!

  6. Please tell me you didn’t post a pic of the Chobot Here.

  7. I’m glad to see they’re playing up the homoeroticism with “Top Gun: Hard Lock”

    Enter than “Danger Zone”

  8. Was it me or was the 3DS on a bit of a roll. Then crap like Nicktoons MLB 3D happened.

  9. PSA here: If you own a PS3, don’t buy 2K12, get MLB 12 The Show. It’s a much better game.

  10. ME3 this week. Plan old regular edition because every place is sold out of the collector’s edition.

    • Check GS two days after launch, that’s when if people didn’t pick up their copy you can be a scum and grab it.

  11. Unit 13 demo seemed pretty fun. I might have to grab it this week.

  12. Notorious F.I.G

    This week is all about SxT!

  13. Mass Effect 3 for me this week.

  14. Journey will get some play this week. I really liked Flower and FlOw was kind of interesting.

  15. You didn’t list the ME3 N7 Collector’s edition.

    For those interested, it includes:

    – 70 page hardcover art book with illustrations from the development team.
    – A limited edition copy of Mass Effect: Invasion with unique cover art.
    – A premium N7 fabric patch.
    – Exclusive 4×6 lithographic print featuring a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork of the SR-2 Alliance Normandy.
    – Free Downloadable Content packs:
    N7 Arsenal Pack: Contains the N7 Valiant Sniper Rifle, N7 Crusader Shotgun, N7 Hurricane SMG, and N7 Eagle Pistol.
    A Robotic Dog: A faithful sidekick to keep you company on board the Normandy.
    Squadmate Alternate Outfit Pack: New outfits for Ashley, Kaidan, James Vega, and Liara T’Soni.
    N7 Hoodie: Outfit item for Shepard while onboard the Normandy.
    – From Ashes: An additional downloadable mission and character.
    – Free digital soundtrack.
    – An Xbox LIVE Normandy prop for your Avatar. (Xbox 360 Only)
    – A collection of forum and social badges, avatars, and perks.
    – A premium metal case featuring commemorative artwork of both male and female versions of Commander Shepard.

    • theres a reason it is not listed. ITS BEEN SOLD OUT FOR LIKE A MONTH. its also NOT a different game its the same game whether or not you spend extra money on it.

  16. Really? A Chobot picture? Lame.

  17. They’re not making Major League Baseball 2K12 for Vita?

  18. HighJumpingJesus

    MLB 12 The Show. Best baseball sim ever gets my money every year.

  19. I second SNOLA pick and just want to add “Don’t stop believing”.

    Oh, wrong JOURNEY? Who cares!

  20. Mass Effect 3 for me. That is my one purchase for March.

  21. I’m going with wrastling-master Blue’s pcik this week– Street Fighter X Tekken!!

  22. Who is Lieutenant Commander Shepard? Shep is a Commander!

  23. Tales of Graces f next week. You guys better review it!

  24. I should note that the supposed “good” ending includes a very brief cut scene where Shepard is still alive but appears to be in bad shape; I don’t have much of an incentive to work hard to get my EMS up for a 20 second cut scene that leaves some ambiguity about Shepard’s ultimate fate.