September 5th

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (Pre-Order at GAME: 360, PS3, PC, PS2)

Mercenaries 2 is a game about blowing crap up, dropping nukes, driving monster trucks and jacking helicopters. I don’t need to play a game about my everyday life, but if you losers wanna play the life of a cutthroat Merc, hunting for pesky Venezuelans in 2010, then go right ahead.
You gain control of a Mercenary camp site where you can hire private militia types to drop airstrikes, fix vehicles and even extract you from an explosive situation. Best of all? Full drop-in, drop-out Co-op.

FaceBreaker (Pre-Order at GAME: 360, PS3)

Facebreaker mixes NES Punch-Out and Dreamcast Ready 2 Rumble in a frenetic, cartoon boxing ring. You’ve got all the stereotypes; a Russian named Molotov, a World of Warcraft Guild Leader come professional boxer and a character with a mysterious past.
You can also fight a number of celebrities such as Peter “I jumped ship” Moore, Kim “I’ve got giant jugs” Kardashian, Spencer “I don’t think we get MTV’s The Hills in England” Pratt and Heidi “I know how to say Monday in German, it’s” Montag.

Spore (Pre-Order at GAME: PC, DS)

Spore is kind of like Pac-Man but when you do well you get legs and play a bit of Diablo, but when you mate with other creatures it turns into Populous, and when you fight with other tribes its like Civilization, but when you go into space it’s kind of like SimEarth, Destroy All Humans!, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Master of Orion. Considering that’s mostly a list of things I don’t like, or have never heard of, I guess I’m gonna like Spore.

STALKER Clear Sky (Pre-Order at GAME: PC)

STALKER, an outstandingly atmospheric 2007 FPS that dealt with an alternative series of events post the Chernobyl explosion, receives a prequel in the form of STALKER: Clear Sky. The game adds factions, new areas, a hand-held radiation detector and day and night routines for the A.I. It does lose the confined, claustrophobic and oh my god I’ve crapped by pants because a mutant is pulling me up to the surface with his tongue, caves though – not necessarily a bad thing.

Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise (Pre-Order at GAME: 360)

In Viva Pinata’s twenty-sixth century setting, the player assumes the role of the Chewnicorn, a cybernetically enhanced “SUGARTAN” super-solider. The player is accompanied by Swanana, an artificially flavoured banana swan who occupies the Chewnicorn’s neural garden. Players battle various ruffians on foot and in vehicles as they attempt to uncover the secrets of the eponymous MarshMalo, a spongy, sugary structure.

September 19th

The Force Unleashed (Pre-Order at GAME: 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP, PS2)

Ever wonder what it would be like to take a TIE-Fighter out of the sky, crush it into a storm trooper, take his crushed corpse, throw that into a wookie, pick him up, jam a lightsaber through his torso, force push some crates out of a window to make a space vacuum that sucks up a load of droids, Tardises and C3POs? Well wait no further, because my fan fiction is finished! It even has a section where Yaddle and Yoda make passionate love on a Star Destroyer! I don’t know what any of these words mean!

September 12th

Crysis: Warhead (Pre-Order at GAME: PC)

You know in Crysis, when you stopped blowing up tanks with rockets, making jeeps into mobile bombs and picking up Koreans by the throat, and asked “I wonder what Sergeant Michael ‘Psycho’ Sykes is up to right now”? Well now you’ll know!
What did you mean you never asked that? You don’t want to find out that Psycho was experiencing a new multiplayer mode, better A.I. and an optimised engine that doesn’t require a million pound computer to run? Oh, so NOW you’re interested.

September 5th
Facebreaker - 360, PS3
Final Fantasy IV - DS
Infinite Undiscovery - 360
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames - 360, PS3, PC, PS2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky - PC
SPORE - PC, DS
Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise - 360

September 12th
Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen - DS
Rock Band - PS2, PS3
Warhammer: Battle March - 360
Supreme Commander - 360

September 19th
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - PC
PlayTV - PS3
Samba de Amigo - Wii
Rise Of The Argonauts - PS3
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP, PS2
Yakuza 2 - PS2

September 26th
Baja: Edge of Control - 360, PS3
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway - 360, PS3, PC
Brothers in Arms: Double Time - Wii
Crysis Warhead - PC
Pure - 360, PS3, PC
Sonic Chronicles - The Dark Brotherhood - DS
Wario Land: The Shake Dimension - Wii

Downloadable Games

The Last Guy ($9.99)
You are the chosen one, a zombie hero from the Himalayan mountains, and it is up to you to rescue the last survivors on Earth by leading them to safety through zombie-infested streets. Make your way through 15 detailed real-world cities, shown from a classic arcade style overhead view, and lead them to the Escape Zone before time runs out in this frantic, addictive game. Download the full game today!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 605 MB

Add-on Game Content

Warhawk Fallen Star Pack ($7.99)
Download the Warhawk Operation Fallen Star Booster Pack today to experience the fast-paced action of Warhawk like never before! Infantry take flight with the fast and deadly Icarus Mk.1 Rocket Pack in the remote, forested Tau Crater battlefield, the crash site of an experimental Chernovan capital ship. Rejoin the unfriendly skies with Operation Fallen Star!
File size: 172 MB

Warhawk Booster Combo ($15.99)
Purchase three Warhawk Booster Packs for the price of two! Booster Combo includes the Warhawk Operation: Omega Dawn, Operation: Broken Mirror, and Operation: Fallen Star Booster Packs, which add an enhanced level of teamwork and strategy with new battlefields and vehicles.
File size: 446 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “She Does” - Locksley ($0.99)
• “Don’t Make Me Wait” - Locksley ($0.99)
• “Don’t Make Me Wait” - Locksley ($0.99)
• “All Over Again” - Locksley ($0.99)
• Locksley Pack 1 ($2.99) - includes: “All Over Again,” “Don’t Make Me Wait,” and “She Does” by Locksley.

File sizes: 13.5 MB - 22.3 MB (singles), 56.6 MB (track pack)

Game Demos (free)

NHL 09 Demo
Winner of seven sports video game of the year awards. Try the all-new Be A Pro mode - step onto the ice and play an entire career as you level-up and progress from the AHL to the NHL. Play the first true console sports MMO game, allowing you to assemble a team and play as yourselves in 6-on-6 online team play in the new EA SPORTS Hockey League. If you love sports video games, try this demo.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 0.98 GB

SOULCALIBUR IV Demo
Check out this demo of Soulcalibur IV to experience this renowned weapon based fighting game. With HD graphics, destructible armor, character customization and online vs. modes, Soulcalibur IV reinvents itself while also bringing STAR WARS guest characters, Darth Vader and his Secret Apprentice, to add to the fighting.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 878 MB

Game Videos (free)

SOCOM Confrontation Extraction trailer
File size: 71 MB (HD)

LittleBigPlanet Leipzig “Sackzilla” Trailer
File size: 77 MB (HD)

Motorstorm Pacific Rift Leipzig Trailer
File size: 288 MB (HD)

PAIN Trauma Mode Trailer
It’s time to show people who’s the real master of PAIN in this new mode included in the Amusement Park add-on environment. All you have to do is launch, hurt your character, and get a good score. Sounds simple enough, right? Yeah, well then your opponent has to hurt the same body part and outscore you. Simple rules, incredibly fun game play. Have a look, and get ready to TRAUMAtize!
File size: 54 MB (HD)

GT5 Prologue Play the Pros with Tanner Foust!
Go behind the scenes with the special ‘Play the Pros’ competition, featuring Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, aboard the PlayStation Experience Truck at X Games 14. This time around, five lucky fans got the chance to go head-to-head against drift and rally racing champion Tanner Foust in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. Download this exciting video today.
File size: 172 MB (HD), 285 MB (1080)

Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway Machine Gun & Bazooka Video
Download now to watch machine gun and bazooka teams tear through your enemies.
File size: 7.48 MB (SD), 29 MB (HD), 37 MB (1080)

Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway Squad Gameplay Video
Download now to see how you can direct and lead your squad to conquer hell’s highway.
File size: 13 MB (SD), 50 MB (HD)

Facebreaker Audition Video #1
Leaked tapes from the Facebreaker boxer auditions show how the outrageous cast of Facebreaker got their gigs in the ring!
File size: 184 MB (HD)

Facebreaker Audition Video #2
Leaked tapes from the Facebreaker boxer auditions show how the outrageous cast of Facebreaker got their gigs in the ring!
File size: 159 MB (HD)

Facebreaker Audition Video #3
Leaked tapes from the Facebreaker boxer auditions show how the outrageous cast of Facebreaker got their gigs in the ring!
File size: 153 MB (HD)

Madden NFL 09 Gameplay Trailer
Continuing 20 years of innovation, Madden NFL 09 offers an unprecedented experience. From the life-like visuals to the innovative shadowing system to the new audibles, this game is unlike any other. Check out what the buzz is about in this video about the entire gameplay experience in Madden NFL 09.
File size: 68 MB (HD)

Madden NFL 09 Madden Moments Trailer
In Madden NFL 09, the Madden Moments feature puts you in one of several memorable scenarios from last season. Your goal is to successfully complete scenario set before you based on last season’s actual outcomes. Can you recreate and live up to last years most memorable Madden Moments?
File size: 66 MB (HD)

Madden NFL 09 Play Call Trailer
The Play Call screen now allows you to view the information you need without pausing the game. You are able to view player stats, replays, and tips. Challenges are also made in this screen. This feature allows you to see a lot of information at once without interrupting the flow of the game.
File size: 63 MB (HD)

Top Spin 3 Player Creator Trailer
Live the dream and get yourself in the game! Investigate immense new player creator technology in Top Spin 3, looking good has never been so easy.
File size: 69 MB (HD)

Movie and Blu-ray Trailers (free)

Quantum Of Solace Trailer
QUANTUM OF SOLACE continues the high octane adventures of James Bond (DANIEL CRAIG) in CASINO ROYALE.
File size: 26 MB (SD), 90 MB (HD), 136 MB (1080)

Prom Night Trailer
A suspenseful horror film! An obsessed murderer is viciously hunting down a beautiful girl on her prom night, killing anyone who gets in his way.
File size: 91 MB (HD), 89 MB (1080)

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

The Last Guy Wallpaper (x2)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new The Last Guy Wallpaper.
File size: 8 KB - 1.58 MB

PLAYSTATION Store for PC

Here is this week’s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To download these games to your PSP, navigate to http://store.playstation.com. There, you’ll find descriptions of the content and directions on how to get started. For more on the PLAYSTATION Store for PC, please click here.

PSP Themes (free)

Cake Mania: Baker’s Challenge theme

PSP Wallpaper (free)

PSP Wallpapers Series 1 wallpaper (x3)
Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 wallpaper (x2)
Cake Mania: Baker’s Challenge wallpaper (x3)

Hope you enjoy!

We knew a little and now we know quite a bit more. The British Board of Film Classification has spilled the beans on the contents of the Gears of Wars 2 limited edition bonus disk. While some of us mortals may rejoice at the detailing of the disk, for real fans such info is but a spoiler. Anyhow continuing, MS had revealed at E3 that the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition will come in a SteelBook DVD case. Among other contents revealed was a book “Beneath the Surface”, a bonus DVD – including: exclusive making footage and promotional videos, among others – and an exclusive online weapon: a gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle. BBFC has gone on and revealed all the contents of the pack. Without giving too much away, let it be suffice to read that the pack would include characters (MARCUS FENIX and DOMINIC SANTIAGO), creatures (BOOMER and KANTUS) and vehicles (CENTAUR and REAVER). That’s it, I won’t say more. Hit the link below if you want to spoil it all.

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We knew a little and now we know quite a bit more. The British Board of Film Classification has spilled the beans on the contents of the Gears of Wars 2 limited edition bonus disk. While some of us mortals may rejoice at the detailing of the disk, for real fans such info is but a spoiler. Anyhow continuing, MS had revealed at E3 that the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition will come in a SteelBook DVD case. Among other contents revealed was a book “Beneath the Surface”, a bonus DVD – including: exclusive making footage and promotional videos, among others – and an exclusive online weapon: a gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle. BBFC has gone on and revealed all the contents of the pack. Without giving too much away, let it be suffice to read that the pack would include characters (MARCUS FENIX and DOMINIC SANTIAGO), creatures (BOOMER and KANTUS) and vehicles (CENTAUR and REAVER). That’s it, I won’t say more. Hit the link below if you want to spoil it all.

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We knew a little and now we know quite a bit more. The British Board of Film Classification has spilled the beans on the contents of the Gears of Wars 2 limited edition bonus disk. While some of us mortals may rejoice at the detailing of the disk, for real fans such info is but a spoiler. Anyhow continuing, MS had revealed at E3 that the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition will come in a SteelBook DVD case. Among other contents revealed was a book “Beneath the Surface”, a bonus DVD – including: exclusive making footage and promotional videos, among others – and an exclusive online weapon: a gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle. BBFC has gone on and revealed all the contents of the pack. Without giving too much away, let it be suffice to read that the pack would include characters (MARCUS FENIX and DOMINIC SANTIAGO), creatures (BOOMER and KANTUS) and vehicles (CENTAUR and REAVER). That’s it, I won’t say more. Hit the link below if you want to spoil it all.

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We knew a little and now we know quite a bit more. The British Board of Film Classification has spilled the beans on the contents of the Gears of Wars 2 limited edition bonus disk. While some of us mortals may rejoice at the detailing of the disk, for real fans such info is but a spoiler. Anyhow continuing, MS had revealed at E3 that the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition will come in a SteelBook DVD case. Among other contents revealed was a book “Beneath the Surface”, a bonus DVD – including: exclusive making footage and promotional videos, among others – and an exclusive online weapon: a gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle. BBFC has gone on and revealed all the contents of the pack. Without giving too much away, let it be suffice to read that the pack would include characters (MARCUS FENIX and DOMINIC SANTIAGO), creatures (BOOMER and KANTUS) and vehicles (CENTAUR and REAVER). That’s it, I won’t say more. Hit the link below if you want to spoil it all.

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Until now, we hadn’t been given a look at the upcoming Wii version of NHL 2K9, the first hockey sim on the console, in motion. Screenshots from NHL 2K9 Wii (see latter 17 images) failed to impress most Dtoiders, but perhaps some video of the game will change your mind.

It’s a typical trailer for a Wii title -- there’s game footage interspersed with shots of people making idiots of themselves with vastly exaggerated motions to demonstrate that, yes, there are motion controls. Shooting appears to be controlled with a flick of the Wii Remote, while checking will need a simultaneous forward push with the Wiimote and Nunchuk. Is it bad that I’m watching this trailer and just thinking, “I’m way too lazy for this sh*t,” along with picturing myself getting tired of making a cross-checking motion after three or four checks? Is that just me? Dammit.

As far as 2K Sports is concerned, though, waggle is serious business -- motion controls are pervasive in the Wii version of NHL 2K9. The Zamboni minigame that the PS3/360 trailer introduced is present here, and players will have to turn their surfacing vehicles by twisting the Wiimote. The only motion-controlled part of the game I’m interested in is the Wii Boxing-like fighting mechanic, which looks like a good amount of fun. Finally, the trailer closes with shots of a four-player game, which I imagine would require a relatively large living room with a lack of valuable objects that can be knocked over by overzealous wagglers.

Either way, you’ll be able to pick up NHL 2K9 for the Wii, as well as the PS3, 360, and PS2, on September 8th.

[Editor’s note: Visual Concepts must not employ many Rangers fans, since my boy Henrik Lundqvist gets repeatedly embarrassed in this trailer. Ouch. -Samit]

Until now, we hadn’t been given a look at the upcoming Wii version of NHL 2K9, the first hockey sim on the console, in motion. Screenshots from NHL 2K9 Wii (see latter 17 images) failed to impress most Dtoiders, but perhaps some video of the game will change your mind.

It’s a typical trailer for a Wii title -- there’s game footage interspersed with shots of people making idiots of themselves with vastly exaggerated motions to demonstrate that, yes, there are motion controls. Shooting appears to be controlled with a flick of the Wii Remote, while checking will need a simultaneous forward push with the Wiimote and Nunchuk. Is it bad that I’m watching this trailer and just thinking, “I’m way too lazy for this sh*t,” along with picturing myself getting tired of making a cross-checking motion after three or four checks? Is that just me? Dammit.

As far as 2K Sports is concerned, though, waggle is serious business -- motion controls are pervasive in the Wii version of NHL 2K9. The Zamboni minigame that the PS3/360 trailer introduced is present here, and players will have to turn their surfacing vehicles by twisting the Wiimote. The only motion-controlled part of the game I’m interested in is the Wii Boxing-like fighting mechanic, which looks like a good amount of fun. Finally, the trailer closes with shots of a four-player game, which I imagine would require a relatively large living room with a lack of valuable objects that can be knocked over by overzealous wagglers.

Either way, you’ll be able to pick up NHL 2K9 for the Wii, as well as the PS3, 360, and PS2, on September 8th.

[Editor’s note: Visual Concepts must not employ many Rangers fans, since my boy Henrik Lundqvist gets repeatedly embarrassed in this trailer. Ouch. -Samit]

n/a GEARS OF WAR 2 BONUS DISK
00:34:29:00 BENEATH THE SURFACE
00:01:05:00 RENDEZVOUS
00:01:28:00 BARE YOUR TEETH
00:07:30:00 E3 2008: GEARS 2 DEMO
00:03:38:00 GTTV SPOT
00:11:56:00 CHARACTERS - MARCUS FENIX
00:07:40:00 CHARACTERS - DOMINIC SANTIAGO
00:07:40:00 CREATURES - BOOMER
00:07:10:00 CREATURES - KANTUS
00:15:55:00 LOCATIONS - HOSPITAL
00:13:01:00 LOCATIONS - THE HOLLOW
00:07:08:00 VEHICLES - CENTAUR
00:06:10:00 VEHICLES - REAVER
00:13:00:00 WEAPONS - LANCER
00:10:50:00 WEAPONS - HEAVY WEAPONS
n/a MAIN THEME
n/a CINEMATIC OPENING
n/a ASSULT INTRO
n/a MARIA
n/a COG SQUAD PACK (5 IMAGES)
n/a LOCUST SQUAD PACK (5 IMAGES)

• EB Games lists Gears of War 2 Limited Edition goodies
• Clarification: No Microsoft-made US 130 Gears of War 2 lancer bundle