What are you buying this week? (9/28)

[Destructor]

Go. Shop. Buy Videogames.

PS2:

PS3:
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Tornado Outbreak
Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage/The Pitt (DLC)

PSP:
Beaterator
Gran Turismo
MotorStorm Arctic Edge
Obscure: The Aftermath
Undead Knights
PSP Go

360:
Bass Pro Shops: The Strike
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010
Tornado Outbreak

Wii:
Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition
Bass Pro Shops: The Strike
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010
Dead Space Extraction
Deca Sports 2
Family Feud
Family Fun Football
Family Party: 30 Great Games Outdoor Fun
Hidden Mysteries Titanic
MySims Agents
Tornado Outbreak
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga
Altered Beast (VC - Genesis)
Arkanoid Plus! (WiiWare)
Driift Mania (WiiWare)

DS:
Battle of Giants: Dragons
Dreamer: Top Model
Family Feud
Hidden Mysteries Titanic
Imagine: Salon Stylist
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
MySims Agents
The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
Art Academy: Second Semester (DSiWare)
Dragon Quest Wars (DSiWare)

PC:
Bass Pro Shops: The Strike
Family Feud
Risen
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 3: Lair of the Leviathan

The only thing that really interests me out of that list is Risen for the PC. But I'd really love to read some reviews first before diving in.

What are you buying this week?

[CeeKay]

Risen for the PC on Friday!

[EddieA]

I'll be getting The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, and judging by the amount of publicity it's getting, I'll probably be the only one

[Ridah]

Absolutely nothing.

[CeeKay]

I'll be getting The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, and judging by the amount of publicity it's getting, I'll probably be the only one

I heard Dorothy solves every situation by taking off her clothes and all her companions are psychopaths that bathe in the blood of their enemies, so I'm not sure you'll like it 

[Razgon]

The yellow brick road takes me nowhere, so I'll be getting nothing!

[The_Man]

Kingdom Hearts for the DS is about it this week.

[jersoc]

Absolutely nothing.

2nd! but next few weeks are going to be gold. I'm so pumped to get my ass beat in Demon's Souls next week!

[Razgon]

Absolutely nothing.

2nd! but next few weeks are going to be gold. I'm so pumped to get my ass beat in Demon's Souls next week!

While I never played Demons Soul, I can tell from your description that its something I should stay well clear off... ;-)

[CeeKay]

Absolutely nothing.

2nd! but next few weeks are going to be gold. I'm so pumped to get my ass beat in Demon's Souls next week!

While I never played Demons Soul, I can tell from your description that its something I should stay well clear off... ;-)

I thought you Europeans were into liberal stuff like that 

[jersoc]

Absolutely nothing.

2nd! but next few weeks are going to be gold. I'm so pumped to get my ass beat in Demon's Souls next week!

While I never played Demons Soul, I can tell from your description that its something I should stay well clear off... ;-)

Nah, it's cause death is handled differently in the game. when you die you become a sort of ghost and have to fight to get your body and stuff back. It sounds really bad ass, you can check out the Atlus videos on it. This is the game that I bought a ps3 for.

[EddieA]

I'll be getting The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, and judging by the amount of publicity it's getting, I'll probably be the only one

I heard Dorothy solves every situation by taking off her clothes and all her companions are psychopaths that bathe in the blood of their enemies, so I'm not sure you'll like it 

Don't give them any ideas 

[Razgon]

Absolutely nothing.

2nd! but next few weeks are going to be gold. I'm so pumped to get my ass beat in Demon's Souls next week!

While I never played Demons Soul, I can tell from your description that its something I should stay well clear off... ;-)

Nah, it's cause death is handled differently in the game. when you die you become a sort of ghost and have to fight to get your body and stuff back. It sounds really bad ass, you can check out the Atlus videos on it. This is the game that I bought a ps3 for.

oh - I remember reading about this...its a japaneese game, right? hmm, I'll look into that -thanks!

[Victoria Raverna]

Risen.

[TiLT]

Risen on the PC. Can't wait!

Luckily I have Mass Effect to keep me busy.

[Soulchilde]

Risen, but finding time to play is another matter

[Misguided]

I'll be getting The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, and judging by the amount of publicity it's getting, I'll probably be the only one

There are at least two of us. By the way, I've had the soundtrack for a few weeks and I've really been enjoying it.
I'm also picking up KH for the kids.

[EddieA]

PSP Minis are also launching this week (Thursday), and there are supposed to be around 10 at launch.  I'll probably be picking up one or two depending on reviews.

[semiconscious]

ninja gaiden sigma 2 - because someone up here had to ...

[Knightshade Dragon]

ninja gaiden sigma 2 - because someone up here had to ...

I'm working on my review for it.   It's totally worth it - you won't be disappointed.

[Lorini]

Whew, now I know I won't be buying anything this week! Thanks 

[semiconscious]

ninja gaiden sigma 2 - because someone up here had to ...

I'm working on my review for it.   It's totally worth it - you won't be disappointed.

...


btw, the japanese demo for undead knights is available here...

[denoginizer]

Absolutely nothing.

2nd! but next few weeks are going to be gold. I'm so pumped to get my ass beat in Demon's Souls next week!

While I never played Demons Soul, I can tell from your description that its something I should stay well clear off... ;-)

Nah, it's cause death is handled differently in the game. when you die you become a sort of ghost and have to fight to get your body and stuff back. It sounds really bad ass, you can check out the Atlus videos on it. This is the game that I bought a ps3 for.

I've read a few reviews of Demon Souls and I want no part of that game.  It looks incredibly frustrating and not fun at all.  What's fun about dieing and losing all of your stuff and having the enemies respawn?   Yuck.

Anyway. Nothing for me this week.

[coopasonic]

Don't think there is anything for me until Forza 3. a month without a video game purchase, can it be!?

[MonkeyFinger]

ninja gaiden sigma 2 - because someone up here had to ...

I'm working on my review for it.   It's totally worth it - you won't be disappointed.

Funny, I downloaded the demo thinking it was something new, a sequel to the first Sigma game. Quickly discovered I'd already played it as 'Ninja Gaiden 2' on my 360. So it seems to be another of those 'ports' where they add in some additional content but I can't imagine there's any reason to get it again if one already has the 360 version, yes?

[Destructor]

Absolutely nothing.

2nd! but next few weeks are going to be gold. I'm so pumped to get my ass beat in Demon's Souls next week!

While I never played Demons Soul, I can tell from your description that its something I should stay well clear off... ;-)

Nah, it's cause death is handled differently in the game. when you die you become a sort of ghost and have to fight to get your body and stuff back. It sounds really bad ass, you can check out the Atlus videos on it. This is the game that I bought a ps3 for.

I've read a few reviews of Demon Souls and I want no part of that game.  It looks incredibly frustrating and not fun at all.  What's fun about dieing and losing all of your stuff and having the enemies respawn?   Yuck.

Frustrating, sometimes, but you feel SO full of accomplishment when you take down each of the bosses (and for that matter, just finish the level itself without dying). It's incredibly old-school because of that, because it's based on your skill and memorization above everything else.

[Bullwinkle]

DSiWare
Art Academy: Second Semester
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points

Art Academy is a portable art course that anyone can enjoy. Art Academy: Second Semester provides new and returning students with a larger set of tools and in-depth lessons designed to encourage the creation of more complex artwork. By gaining an even deeper understanding of colors and techniques used by famous impressionist artists, you will be ready to take on more challenging themes that include moving objects, and vast landscapes with distant objects. The openness of Free Paint mode offers plenty of opportunities to hone your skills and boost your confidence as an artist.

DRAGON QUEST WARS
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Language
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points

DRAGON QUEST WARS is a grid-based strategy game featuring all of your favorite quirky DRAGON QUEST monsters. Choose from several modes and get ready for battle. While the rules are simple, strategy is the key to victory. The game features single-player and DS Wireless Play, as well as battles with foes worldwide via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. (Broadband Internet access is required for online play.)

WiiWare
ARKANOID Plus!
Publisher: TAITO
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points

ARKANOID Plus! is an updated version of the original arcade blockbuster. Players must destroy colored blocks by guiding an Energy Ball around the screen using a spaceship called a VAUS. The game features a host of new modes and settings that radically alter the experience: Arcade Mode consists of 61 rounds divided into left and right versions, with two types of boss characters appearing in the last round; VS Mode lets players face off against a friend or the CPU; and the unfailingly frantic Time Mode challenges players to clear rounds within a strict time limit. With the subtle differences arising from the choice of "Lives" or "Barrier" rules, plus a plethora of exciting items, you're in for hours and hours of block-busting fun.

DRiiFT Mania
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points

DRiiFT Mania is the ultimate top-down multiplayer racing experience. Challenge your friends in fast, exciting races and some totally crazy game modes. You'll need to adapt your driving skills to the different racing environments if you want to succeed.

Virtual Console
Altered Beast
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points

"Rise from your grave!" When legendary Greek god Zeus brings you back to life with those famous words, you set forth on a mission to rescue his daughter, Athena, from the wicked God of the Underworld, Neff. To survive the gauntlet of mythological foes, you must hunt down the three-headed wolves that inhabit each stage and collect the Spirit Balls that they release. The Spirit Balls increase your strength and allow you to transform into a variety of forms, including a Werewolf, Weredragon, Werebear, Weretiger and the ultimate form, the Golden Werewolf. Each creature possesses powerful attacks to help bring an end to Neff's scheme.

[semiconscious]

I've read a few reviews of Demon Souls and I want no part of that game.  It looks incredibly frustrating and not fun at all.  What's fun about dieing and losing all of your stuff and having the enemies respawn?   Yuck.

wise move - thanks for sharing . &, just to clarify: you don't lose all your stuff, just your souls (which, if you can get back to them without dying again, you can reclaim)...

[EngineNo9]

I just ordered Motorstorm: Arctic Edge for the PSP from Amazon (which isn't in the top list, btw, along with a few other games I think).

[Bullwinkle]

Isn't The Strike coming this week as well, or is that one of those wacky Sunday releases?

As for me, I'm interested in that Dragon Quest Wars for the DSi, but I'll wait for some reviews.

I'll probably pick up Ninja Gaiden 2 at some point, but I hear the PS3 version isn't as good this time around, so I'll probably pick up the 360 version this time.

I'm interested in WoO:BtYBR, too, though I've heard the controls are a pain in the ass.  I'll be waiting on revs/imps.  Please let us know what you think, Eddie and misguided!

I'm definitely IN for Dead Space: Extraction.  The reviews have been very good.

I think I'm IN on Tornado Outbreak, and I think some of you will be, too.  It's from Loose Cannon studios, which is made up of guys from Sucker Punch.  It's a Katamari-style game, with some added depth, apparently.  And a two-player mode.  It was originally called Zephyr: Rise of the Elementals, if anyone remembers previews.  Hopefully, some reviews will hit before the game's released.

[Destructor]

I just ordered Motorstorm: Arctic Edge for the PSP from Amazon (which isn't in the top list, btw, along with a few other games I think).

Odd - a quick check over at EBGames shows it already came out. A Sunday release perhaps, and why I didn't catch it (as I tend to gather these then)? But yes, it's due out this week, so I've made a few modifications.

[Caine]

nothing, but i am curious about risen, so i'll probably look at reviews of it and then not buy it as my pc has enough of a backlog as it is without adding on to it.

[Jancelot]

Nothing!  A little breathing time to play ODST, Ghostbusters, Monkey Island and Batman.  Whew!  (and of course some Fallout 3)

[denoginizer]

Absolutely nothing.

2nd! but next few weeks are going to be gold. I'm so pumped to get my ass beat in Demon's Souls next week!

While I never played Demons Soul, I can tell from your description that its something I should stay well clear off... ;-)

Nah, it's cause death is handled differently in the game. when you die you become a sort of ghost and have to fight to get your body and stuff back. It sounds really bad ass, you can check out the Atlus videos on it. This is the game that I bought a ps3 for.

I've read a few reviews of Demon Souls and I want no part of that game.  It looks incredibly frustrating and not fun at all.  What's fun about dieing and losing all of your stuff and having the enemies respawn?   Yuck.

Frustrating, sometimes, but you feel SO full of accomplishment when you take down each of the bosses (and for that matter, just finish the level itself without dying). It's incredibly old-school because of that, because it's based on your skill and memorization above everything else.

From Eurogamer's review:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/demons-souls-review?page=1

To summarise, you end up playing the vast majority of Demon's Souls as either a dead person or a dead person with no money. Every time you die, you start again at the beginning, with all the enemies you just struggled to overcome back where they were. There is no compromise. There's not even a pause button. You get better, or you get nowhere.

To those who like that gameplay have fun. I guess.

[skystride]

Oh good, I can play Aion for one more week. 

[semiconscious]

To summarise, you end up playing the vast majority of Demon's Souls as either a dead person or a dead person with no money...

classic! ...

[jersoc]

Absolutely nothing.

2nd! but next few weeks are going to be gold. I'm so pumped to get my ass beat in Demon's Souls next week!

While I never played Demons Soul, I can tell from your description that its something I should stay well clear off... ;-)

Nah, it's cause death is handled differently in the game. when you die you become a sort of ghost and have to fight to get your body and stuff back. It sounds really bad ass, you can check out the Atlus videos on it. This is the game that I bought a ps3 for.

I've read a few reviews of Demon Souls and I want no part of that game.  It looks incredibly frustrating and not fun at all.  What's fun about dieing and losing all of your stuff and having the enemies respawn?   Yuck.

Anyway. Nothing for me this week.

I like challenging RPGs. I'm a masochist like that, I suppose. It's not so much that you just keep dying as it is you have to use your head otherwise you WILL keep dying.

[Scraper]

I just ordered Motorstorm: Arctic Edge for the PSP from Amazon (which isn't in the top list, btw, along with a few other games I think).

Good choice the game is good. My review should be up today.

[leo8877]

PS blog just announced that Pixel Junk Monsters Deluxe is coming to the PSP this week, so I'm getting that for sure!

[Knightshade Dragon]

ninja gaiden sigma 2 - because someone up here had to ...

I'm working on my review for it.   It's totally worth it - you won't be disappointed.

Funny, I downloaded the demo thinking it was something new, a sequel to the first Sigma game. Quickly discovered I'd already played it as 'Ninja Gaiden 2' on my 360. So it seems to be another of those 'ports' where they add in some additional content but I can't imagine there's any reason to get it again if one already has the 360 version, yes?

That is true, but I never played the 360 version.