Even though the magic of E3 is going on right now that doesn’t stop the ongoing onslaught of downloadables! I would say Sony wins this week because of the amount of games they are releasing but Microsoft may have stolen their thunder with the epic sale they got going.
Sony
PSN – Four!
Catan ($6.99)
Welcome to Catan, the smash hit board game, now available on your PlayStation 3 system!
Roll the dice and gather resources to build roads and settlements for points. Be the first to collect 10 points to win! With accessible rules, a different map each match, and a multiple ways to earn points, Catan is enjoyable by both beginners and experts alike.
Catan also supports online play for up to 4 players.
GundeadliGne ($5.99)
Reload for more shooting action with GundeadliGne, an anime-style 2-D scrolling game of the intense indie ‘bullet hell’ genre. Take your place as a mercenary and assist in the effort to prevent the annihilation of mankind by the demons of the underworld. Grab a friend and lock and load! Choose from two player characters, and fight to unlock the third! Choose from 6 Matrix Masters with different abilities to help you along your way.
Hitogata Happa ($5.99)
Shoot ‘em up with Hitogata Happa, one of three titles in the Gundemonium Collection — the 2-D anime-style scrolling games in the intense indie ‘bullet hell’ genre. Vertically scrolling upward, the action in this game is a visual mish-mash of bullets, bombs, tanks, laser beams and fireballs that will give your senses a total overload. Collect gems along the way to help you in your mission and defeat the boss at the end of each of the six stages.
Gundemonium Recollection ($5.99)
Blast through Gundemonium Recollection, which is assaulting the PlayStation Network in its global debut! This 2-D anime-style game brings the intense indie ‘bullet hell’ genre to your PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Choose one of three playable characters or an unlockable fourth! Dominate 5 levels of frenetic gameplay while being bombarded with high-impact weaponry. Three game play modes will keep the non-stop action going!
PSone Classics – One!
Final Fantasy IX ($9.99)
On a beautiful blue planet known as Gaia, where the Crystal served as the foundation of all life, the kingdom of Alexandria began invading neighboring nations. Her queen was manipulated by Kuja, a man seen by many as an angel of death.
Zidane, a member of the Tantalus, is joined by unexpected allies as he sets forth on a journey to stop the ensuing war. Thus begins an epic adventure to protect the Crystal and all life on Gaia.
PSP Minis – Ten!
Express Raider – Minis ($3.99)
Mahjongg Artificats – Minis ($4.99)
History Ice Road Truckers – Minis ($2.99)
Tehra: Dark Warrior – Minis ($4.99)
Rocks N’ Rockets – Minis ($4.99)
Red Bull X-Fighters – Minis ($6.99)
Nintendo
DSiWare – Five!
A Kappa’s Trail
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Step into the world of a kappa, a mythical river spirit famous in Japanese folklore, as he tries to make his way to the human world. In addition to the challenging main game, you’ll find three different minigames to further improve your kappa-related skills. You’ll start your journey in Kappa Cove, a good place to go exploring, practice getting around and munch on a few fish. The intuitive controls are all handled with the stylus (draw a trail and the kappa will follow it), but the helpful Chumfish is more than willing to teach you the basics. Once you begin your path down the Kappa Trail, you’ll encounter coins to collect, boulders to shatter and various mini-kappas that can help you in specific ways. Just be sure to avoid the Devil Hand. If you need a break, you can collect paintings or cassettes from the Chumfish Shack, count plates at a sushi restaurant or test your mettle in the treacherous Trial of Tiles. With its cute graphics and charming story, your time with the kappa will certainly be memorable. Who knows what you’ll find as you make your way through A Kappa’s Trail?
Telegraph Crosswords
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Play crossword puzzles from the Telegraph like you’ve never played them before. Discover 500 puzzles of multiple types. You’re in for many hours of game play. With its handy interface and intuitive controls, this game transfigures the classic pen-and-paper experience. Notable features include:
• A huge selection of quick puzzles, cryptic puzzles and general-knowledge puzzles.
• Registration of best times in the Hall of Fame.
• Interactive hints to prevent you from getting stuck.
• Auto-save function so you can stop and resume a puzzle at any time.
Flips: Silent But Deadly
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: When Mr. Watts, the science teacher, turns up for class and tries to open his briefcase with his teeth, James, Alexander and Lenny realize he’s not quite himself. The friends investigate and uncover a plot so dangerous that the life of every pupil and teacher is at risk. How will they foil the plot and restore Mr. Watts to normal? The new Flips range brings modern classics to the Nintendo DSiWare service. Readers can collect, solve, interact and learn as they progress through various stories and challenges.
Music on: Electronic Keyboard
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Get creative and spend relaxing moments transforming your Nintendo DSi system into a complete electronic keyboard with a great variety of instruments and rhythms. This is the perfect way to have fun and impress your friends with your musical creations. Whether you’re already an expert or just taking your first steps, Electronic Keyboard will help you capture your inspiration wherever you are. Features include:
• Automatic accompaniment function with chord recognition
• Up to eight user-definable chords
• Five different styles, each with four variations
• Independent drum, bass and chorus parts
• Six-octave keyboard (two visible)
• Pitch-bend function
• 16 instruments
• Integrated sequencer
• Metronome
• Recording and replay option
16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Back in the 8-bit glory days, Hudson’s own “Master Higgins” (a.k.a. Takahashi Meijin) made a splash in the gaming world with his astonishing trigger-finger speed of 16 shots per second. Can you break the Master’s record? A graph analysis feature breaks down your stats and indicates your weak spots. Use it effectively to improve your trigger-finger performance. If you get a high score, you can leave a customized signature using the touch screen. Get your family and friends to compete for some serious rapid-fire fun.
WiiWare – Three!
Bejeweled 2
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Get set to play the world’s No. 1 puzzle game, now available for the Wii console. Match sparkling gems three at a time to make them burst in showers of color and points. Match four or more to create flashy power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos. Soar to gem-matching heights in Classic mode, or speed through matches against the clock in Action mode. For even more dazzling fun, bump up your brain waves with multi-faceted Puzzles, or enter the Zen state of Endless play. Every match is high-carat fun!
Arcade Sports
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Arcade Sports consists of a selection of four full-featured arcade sports games including Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool and Snooker. The following modes are available:
• PRACTICE: This mode allows you to play a practice game and brush up on your skills.
• VERSUS MATCH: Play a one-on-one “friendly” match versus any of the game opponents in any game type.
• SEASON MODE: Season Mode is a series of linked tournaments with 10 tournaments of mixed game types. The objective is to make it to the top of the rankings. Play through each event in turn. After each one, you’ll be awarded a world ranking position and achievement rewards.
• MULTIPLAYER: Arcade Sports allows up to two players to compete head-to-head in a versus match on one Wii console.
Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Welcome to the town of Sunnyville! Search local yard sales on your mission to find hidden treasures and objects. Use your fantastic finds to decorate your dream home in a competition to win the illustrious “Superstar Homes Magazine Contest!” Beat the clock or play at your own pace, searching for hundreds of items hidden in fun locales. Enjoy nonstop challenges in this expansive seek-and-find game.
Virtual Console – One!
Shadow of the Ninja
Original platform: NES
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Get ready for furious side-scrolling, platforming ninja action. The mad emperor, Garuda, has the city trapped in his diabolical claws. Only two brave ninja warriors dare to stand against him. They move as silently as shadows in the snow, swift and graceful as the wind, and strike with the explosive fury of razor-clawed tigers. Playing solo or cooperatively with a friend, you’ll slice, bomb and shuriken your way through Garuda’s army of vicious soldiers, agile ninjas and monstrous robots. Use your ninja skills to hang from moving platforms, leap over lethal pitfalls and dodge diabolical traps. Collect deadly power-ups to give yourself an edge against the overwhelming odds. It’ll take all of your platforming prowess to navigate the game’s 13 intense levels and bring some old-fashioned ninja justice to Garuda.
Microsoft
Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week:
Shadow Complex – Normally 1200 now on sale for 560 points.
Trials HD – Normally 1200 now on sale for 560 points.
Marvel vs Capcom 2 – Normally 1200 now on sale for 560 points.
TMNT Turtles in Time HD – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Splosion Man – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Got to be a Gold Member to see and get these prices.
And besides the Deal Of The Week Microsoft is also offering a ‘Blowout Sale’ starting TODAY the 16th and running through the 22nd.
A Kingdom for Keflings – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Alien Hominid HD – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Banjo Tooie – Normally 1200 now on sale for 800 points.
Bionic Commando Rearmed – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Bomberman LIVE – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Braid – Normally 1200 now on sale for 800 points.
Castle Crashers – Normally 1200 now on sale for 800 points.
Castlevania Symphony of the Night – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Contra – Normally 400 now on sale for 240 points.
Crystal Defenders – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Magic the Gathering – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
N+ – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Panzer General – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Portal – Normally 1200 now on sale for 800 points.
TMNT: 1989 Arcade – Normally 400 now on sale for 240 points.
Uno Rush – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment – Normally 1200 now on sale for 800 points.
Zombie Apocalypse – Normally 800 now on sale for 400 points.
Games On Demand – Two!
LEGO Batman: The Video Game
Price: $19.99
Dash Text: In LEGO® Batman™ : The Videogame, play as Batman and his sidekick Robin as you build, drive, swing and fight your way through Gotham City. Then, jump into the story from the other side and play as Batman’s foes! There is no rest for the good (or the evil)!
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
Price:- Not yet announced
Dash Text:Mercs 2 is a next-gen playground of destruction in South America. Build your Private Military Corporation to hunt down a dangerous terrorist, as an escalating global conflict flares up and threatens the entire region. We’re going for a unique, living world that is a blend of civilian and military. Then we let you explore it from the peak of the highest mountain to the deepest-darkest jungles, using an incredible arsenal of all the coolest military and civilian vehicles and tech. Finally, we add co-op giving players something they’ve been craving for years – multiplayer in the free-roaming genre.
XBLA – None!
No Arcade games this week. Most likely due to E3.
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