Sunday, November 05, 2006

Newest Games Shipped and pricing list!

The Shipping News

Return to Ivalice for the Final Fantasy

Here's a list of games that shipped to stores this week:


  • Final Fantasy XII—PS2—Square Enix—$49.99 (GameStop/EB Games Exclusive Collector's Edition $59.99)

    Already a raging hit in Japan, Final Fantasy XII finally makes landfall here in the U.S. As Vaan, you must help rescue Dalmasca (and ultimately the world of Ivalice) from Archadian Empire and the powerful Judges.

  • Unreal Anthology—PC—Midway—$29.99

    Doesn't get much more Unreal than this. Includes Unreal, Unreal II, Unreal Tournament, Unreal Tournament 2004 and all their respective franchises.

  • ATV Offroad Fury 4—PS2—SCEA—$39.99

    Features more than 70 tracks and eight styles of racing. Also allows you to race MX bikes, buggies, trophy trucks and ATVs for the first time in series history.

  • Killzone: Liberation—PSP—SCEA—$39.99

    While waiting for Killzone PS3 to reappear on the radar, there's always this to tide things over. Command an A.I. squad mate, and defeat the Helghast invaders from a third-person perspective.

  • Konductra—DS—O~3 Entertainment—$29.99

    A variation on the block clearing puzzle formula. Play by yourself or online with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

  • Power Stone Collection—PSP—Capcom—$29.99

    Dreamcast's party/fighter is back. Play in Power Stone 1 and 2, and jump about random wacky environments as you throw everything AND the kitchen sink at your opponents.

  • 1701 A.D.—PC—Aspyr—$39.99

    The third game in a franchise, believe it or not. Help found your own flourishing empire during Europe's colonial period.

  • Neverwinter Nights 2—PC—Atari—$49.99

    Return to the kingdom of Neverwinter, ye Dungeons and Dragons fans. Features a whole new single-player campaign, extensive character customization and a toolset for creating your own modules.

  • BattleZone—PSP—Atari—$29.99

    As the title suggests, an update to the 1980 classic arcade game. Engage in hover-tank warfare by yourself or with friends.

  • The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—GBA—BVG—$19.99

    Perhaps the game of the week if it wasn't for Final Fantasy XII. Ties in with the final movie of the "most epic holiday trilogy ever."

  • Hard Rock Casino—PS2, PSP—Crave—$19.99 (PSP $29.99)

    The rock and the gamblin' is hard at the Hard Rock Casino. Create a custom avatar and play more than 20 games in over 4 casinos.

  • Dave Mirra BMX Challenge—PSP—Crave—$29.99

    Features 17 levels, 9 environments, and 9 bikes to choose from. Options to play with up to 4 players over wireless network.

  • Need for Speed Carbon—PS2, PSP, GCN, PC, GBA, DS, Xbox, Xbox 360—EA—$39.99 (DS, GBA $29.99, PS2 Collector's Edition $49.99, Xbox 360 $59.99, Xbox 360 Collector's Edition $69.99)

    Winner of the "Largest Alternative Price List in Shipping News" award. Features some plot that involves a lot of racing and using wingman tactics.

  • F.E.A.R.—Xbox 360—Vivendi—$59.99

    F.E.A.R. looms over the Xbox 360. Engage in battles with horrific enemies using a "bullet time" ability.

  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories—PSP—Rockstar—$49.99

    Return to the slick veneer of the 1980s and the pastel colors of Vice City. As Vic Vance, you get to do a variety of missions for a series of colorful characters.

  • Children of Mana—DS—Nintendo—$34.99

    Features a story revolving around a magic tree and a holy sword. Play with up to three other people over wireless network.

  • Pokemon Ranger—DS—Nintendo—$34.99

    Apparently, based on the movie of the same title. Use the power of Pokemon to protect nature from the bad guys.

  • Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony—PSP—Take-Two Interactive—$39.99

    The popular PC action/RPG series goes portable. Hack and slash with your customizable character and your pets and companions.

  • Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses—PS2, PC, DS, GBA—Activision—$29.99

    Barbie works it out on the floor to save her father the king from her evil Aunt Rowena. Based on her seventh direct to video movie.

  • That's So Raven: Psychic on the Scene—DS—BVG—$29.99

    Features over 40 outfits to wear, if you're into that sort of thing. Play as Raven, Chelsea or Eddie in solving various mysteries.



    by David Radd

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    ESA president Doug Lowenstein has announced that the coming years E3 event will be limited to fewer than 5000.

    As an E3 fan, i'm not quite sure how to take this news. I can see where Doug Lowenstein is coming from and the reasons for their decisions. However, letting fans (especially those hardcore fans willing to pay and travel to E3 events) witness the new news and sotfware is a huge edge in my opinion. I wonder what will happen once you take that away from them.....I guess we'll find out the coming year. Check out the article for yourself below and share your thoughts!



    ESA: New E3 May Be Smaller than You ThinkThe number of people attending next year's new E3 event may be even fewer than 5,000, according to ESA president Doug Lowenstein (right). Apparently we'll find out soon, as invites are expected to go out within the next month. more...