GAMEZ-WORLD: October 2009

Games are transmitted from generation to generation. The favorite game of a person could be easily observed back in parents and grandparents behavior and forward in children and grandchildren behavior. So it is possible to investigate backward the history of a game up to the distance of 100 years and forward to make a forecast for the next 50 years. Games can weaken or change in time. It seems that there is a tendency of joining together for people playing the same or complementary games. “Learning” consists mainly on teaching what games ought to be played. Different cultures and different social classes prefer to play different types of games. Different tribes and families choose different modifications of the games

Children purposely start playing games. If it happens that the scheme of the game is consolidated in the future, origins of the game will disappear and hidden nature of the game will not be seen. After some time nobody really will know why one behaves in the way he does

Nostalgia

An RPG created by a veteran team of designers from various development crews (including staff members behind classics such as Sakura Taisen, Grandia and Tengai Makyo. Nostalgia is set in the 19th century. Players take control of main character Eddy, son of a legendary English adventurer, and the adventure begins as Eddy and a cast of fellow Londoners set off on an adventure that takes them through London and the rest of the world.

A central theme in Nostalgia is flight. Eddy makes use of a dirigible in his travels. When playing, you move about the world through the air rather than walking around on an overworld map. Your air ship also comes into play during battles, as in addition to fighting standard party-based command battles when exploring dungeons, you also engage in air-based battles against other air ships.

Genre: RPG
Publisher: Ignition Entertainment
Developer/Co-Developer: Matrix Software (Japan) / Red Entertainment

Release Date: October 27, 2009
Exclusively on: Nintendo DS
ESRB: E10+ for Mild Fantasy Violence

Guitar Hero 5

Featuring the best variety and biggest rock stars of today combined with classic rock anthems, Guitar Hero 5 cranks it up again for videogame rockers. For the first time ever, players can customize the make-up of their band by rocking with any combination of instruments in-game: whether it be two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, any combination is possible, allowing players to experience music their own way. Brand new, innovative, easy-to-use gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest put fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the Guitar Hero experience to match their personal style and interests.

For extended hours of entertainment, downloadable content from Guitar Hero World Tour will be compatible with the game and will automatically be updated to include all of the upgrades and enhancements of Guitar Hero 5.

Genre: Music
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Neversoft Entertainment

Release Date: September 01, 2009
MSRP: $59.99
Also on: X360, PS3, Wii, Cell, PS2, PS3,Wii, PS2
ESRB: T for Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes

Halo: Reach

The Halo saga reached a dramatic climax with Halo 3, but the franchise did not end there -- not by a long shot...

Genre: First-Person Shooter
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Bungie Software

Release Date: TBA
Exclusively on: Xbox 360

need for Speed Shift

Shift into high gear! Designed to deliver a true driver's experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers. Need for Speed Shift delivers an authentic and immersive driving experience, replicating the true feeling of racing high-end performance cars like never before. Players are thrust into the heart of the action with immersive and exciting features including a stunningly realistic first-person cockpit view camera and an all-new crash mechanic, providing an unrivaled sensation of the speed and feeling of racing a car on the extreme edge of control.

Genre: Racing
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Slightly Mad Studios
Online Play: 8 Versus

Release Date: September 15, 2009
MSRP: $59.95
Also on: iPhone, PC, X360, PSP
ESRB: E for Mild Violence

The Sims 3: World Adventures

Dead Rising 2

Dead Rising 2 is set several years after the infamous zombie invasion of Willamette. Unfortunately, the zombie virus was not contained at the conclusion of Dead Rising, spreading unchecked throughout the United States and Dead Rising 2 depicts a country where zombie outbreaks continue to strike.

Genre: Action Adventure
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Blue Castle Games
Online Play: 4 Versus

Release Date: Q1 2010
MSRP: $59.99
Also on: PS3, PC
ESRB: RP-M+

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain is a cinematic and evolving thriller from Quantic Dream, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Fahrenheit. Dealing with a range of adult themes, the game revolves around a sophisticated plot and strong narrative threads that explore a complex moral proposition. You assume the role of multiple characters, with very different backgrounds, motivations and skills, in a world shaped by Bending Storylines - a dynamic narrative design where your actions and decisions will shape your story.

Genre: Adventure
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Quantic Dream

Release Date: TBA 2010
MSRP: $59.99
Exclusively on: PlayStation 3
ESRB: RP-M+

NBA 2K10

NBA 2K10 raises the bar again with revised gameplay components, enhanced graphics, even more realistic Signature Style animations, all-new presentation elements and competitive online play -- this season you won't just play the NBA, you'll take over!

With brand new offensive controls that enhance dribbling and post game handling, you can pull off ankle breaking Iso-Motion moves and dominate like Kobe from the perimeter to the paint. Round up your friends and build the ultimate squad, using either your created players from My Player mode or an actual NBA team, then go online and battle other Crews for bragging rights and progression points as you try to climb your way to the top of the Crew leaderboard rankings. And with NBA Today integration, all the real world matchups, news and stats are automatically streamed right into your game providing dynamic commentary and presentation elements based upon what is happening in the real NBA.

Genre: Sports
Publisher: 2K Sports
Developer/Co-Developer: Visual Concepts / Kush Games

Release Date: October 06, 2009
MSRP: $59.99
Also on: PS3, PS2, PC, Wii, PSP
ESRB: E

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2

The sequel to the blockbuster action game by Tecmo's heralded Team Ninja. Gamers must guide Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Armed with an assortment of ninja weaponry, players must help Ryu skillfully maneuver through a world fraught with peril and danger. Running on an entirely new gameplay engine, Ninja Gaiden 2 evolves the action in the sequel with an auto-generation health system, new enemies and locales, and thrilling combat built upon an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry.

Genre: Third-Person Action
Publisher: Tecmo
Developer: Team Ninja
Online Play: 2 Co-op

Release Date: September 29, 2009
Also on: PS3, X360
ESRB: M for Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence

Professor Layton and The Diabolical Box

The sequel to Professor Layton and the Mysterious Village, this title focuses on a box which kills its openers. Layton goes in to investigate and solve the mystery before it's too late.

Puzzle master Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, have stumbled upon another mystery. It's up to them to navigate their way through numerous puzzles to determine who – or what – caused the death of Professor Layton's mentor, Dr. Schrader. Was it the mysterious Elysian Box, rumored to kill all who open it? Professor Layton and Luke find a clue that begins their adventure: a train ticket for the Molentary Express.

Genre: Adventure
Publisher: Level-5

Release Date: August 24, 2009
MSRP: $34.99
Exclusively on: Nintendo DS
ESRB: E10+

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

The operations are set to continue in the rumored sequel to the hit PSP title, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops. Unlike the MGS:PO+ expansion pack, this is a full sequel with a new storyline tied to events of the Metal Gear franchise.

Genre: Action
Publisher: Konami
Developer: Kojima Productions
Local Play: 4 Co-op

Release Date: TBA 2010
Exclusively on: PlayStation Portable
ESRB: RP-M+

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Uncover the events that took place during the year Sora was asleep regaining his lost memories. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days revolves around Roxas, the "other" hero from Kingdom Hearts II, and his days as a member of Organization XIII. Follow Roxas and the rest of Organization XIII across the various Disney Worlds, and discover the connection between him, Sora and the mysterious 14th member, and the reasons behind his eventual departure from the organization. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days also features a multiplayer mode for the first time, allowing players to control their favorite Organization XIII members!

Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Hand
Local Play: 4 Co-op

Release Date: September 29, 2009
MSRP: $34.99
Exclusively on: Nintendo DS
ESRB: E10+ for Fantasy Violence

Shadow Complex

Shadow Complex is set in the compelling universe of Empire, Orson Scott Card's best-selling novel outside of the famed Ender's Game series. The game provides a fresh twist on classic side-scroller action by delivering an original single-player adventure that unfolds across a range of non-linear levels. Gameplay centers around exploration and fast-paced combat as players gather power-ups to overcome obstacles, thwart enemies, and delve into a mysterious and challenging world.

Shadow Complex propels lost hiker Jason Fleming into the hollows of government conspiracy, dark politics and military upheaval. When Jason and his girlfriend, Claire, accidentally stumble upon a rogue paramilitary group called the Restoration, it soon becomes clear that the faction's intent is to set in motion a chain of events that will cause America to collapse into a civil war. Assumed to be a government agent, the Restoration captures Claire, and while this initially fuels Jason's motivation to find justice, he soon discovers the magnitude of what the sinister offshoot has planned. Along the way, Jason acquires many high-tech "toys" the Restoration is developing, and eventually becomes a super-powered engine of destruction.

Genre: Shooter
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Chair Entertainment

Release Date: August 19, 2009
MSRP: $15.0
Also on: PC
ESRB: T for Mild Language, Violence

DJ Hero

Introducing players to an all-new innovative turntable controller, DJ Hero transforms players into DJs who rule the club scene by creating original mixes of popular songs and music from the world's most exciting artists and DJs. This game features an amazing variety of music across genres. Using its authentic turntable controller, you spin and scratch more than 100 songs into unique mixes and become the life of the party.

Genre: Music
Publisher: Activision
Developer: FreeStyleGames

Release Date: October 27, 2009
MSRP: $119.99
Also on: PS3, PS2, Wii
ESRB: T for Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The search turns deadly when Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island.

Taking full advantage of the power of PS3, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune is developed using proprietary technology that promises to impress players with incredibly realistic characters and lifelike environments. Building on its legacy of extraordinary storytelling, developer Naughty Dog has created an elaborate plot that will have players guessing at every turn. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, brings players into a world ripe with realism and unexpected juxtapositions.

Genre: Third-Person Action Adventure
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Naughty Dog Software

Release Date: November 20, 2007
MSRP: $59.99
Exclusively on: PlayStation 3
ESRB: T for Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco, Violence

Risen

This epic role playing game is set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, The "Risen" story unfolds over four chapters and will offer multiple ways to develop the story by his own actions and decisions. An innovative and intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers. With full world streaming support, the player will have a seamless experience while playing in a fully simulated game world with authentic characters.

Genre: RPG
Publisher: Deep Silver
Developer/Co-Developer: Piranha Bytes / Pluto 13

Release Date: October 02, 2009
MSRP: $49.99
Also on: X360
ESRB: M for Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Violence

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

The greatest Super Hero action/RPG of all time is back with the world's largest army of heroes and villains in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2006's award-winning Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.

Incorporating elements of the acclaimed Marvel Civil War storyline, players must choose their side and team up to battle or interact with returning favorites and all-new characters, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Iron Man, Deadpool, Venom, Green Goblin, Iron Fist and Captain America, whose powers can be combined to unleash astonishing new attacks. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 engages players in co-operative multiplayer through graphically rich and destructive real-world environments, and allows players to strengthen their ultimate Super Hero dream teams by teaming up to unleash astonishing fusions of super-powers.

Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Vicarious Visions
Online Play: 4 Co-op
Local Play: 4 Co-op

Release Date: September 15, 2009
MSRP: $59.99
Also on: PS3, PS2, Wii, DS, PSP
ESRB: T for Mild Language, Violence

Star Wars: The Old Republic

Set 300 years after the events in Knights of the Old Republic (and featuring some familiar faces), Star Wars: The Old Republic will put players on either side of a massive war between the Republic and the Empire.

In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players will explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining their personal story and determining their path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way, players will befriend courageous companions who will fight at their side or possibly betray them, based on the players' actions. Players can also choose to team up with friends to battle enemies and overcome incredible challenges

Genre: Persistent Online RPG
Publisher/Co-Publisher: LucasArts /BioWare
Developer/Co-Developer: BioWare Austin / LucasArts

Release Date: TBA 2010
Exclusively on: PC
ESRB: RP-T+

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

Fawful tricks Bowser into eating a magic mushroom. The mushroom causes Bowser to begin inhaling everything around him, including Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach! Do the Mario Bros. have the guts to rescue Peach and escape?

Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: AlphaDream

Release Date: September 15, 2009
MSRP: $34.99
Exclusively on: Nintendo DS
ESRB: RP

Mass Effect 2

Once again stepping into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, gamers command their crew on a suicide mission in space. Players must assemble their squad from amongst the galaxy's most powerful mystics, geniuses, and convicts and lead them on a suicide mission to discover why humans are vanishing from the galaxy. The success of the mission hinges on the squad recruited and their loyalty to the mission. Shepard's future depends on it.

Genre: RPG
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: BioWare

Release Date: January 26, 2010
MSRP: $59.95
Also on: PC
ESRB: RP-M+

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