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New This Week in Video Games 10-31-11

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Here are your video game releases for the week of October 31st, 2011.  

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception – (PS3) – Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is a unique third-person Action-Adventure game for play exclusively on PlayStation 3 that incorporates significant Shooter and Platformer gameplay mechanics resulting in another must-have game for PS3 players. The third game in the Unchartedfranchise, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception continues the adventures of the swashbuckling treasure hunter Nathan Drake, this as he finds himself in a new variety of challenging environments. Features include: interactive cinematic experience, stereoscopic 3D, an epic single player campaign and multiplayer support online as well as offline.

Lord of the Rings: War in the North – (PS3, PC, Xbox 360) – The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a co-op Action RPG, from the developers of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, that immerses you and your friends in a brutal new chapter in the War of the Ring. Set in Middle-earth during the time of the War of the Ring, but separate from its events, War in the North is inspired by both the Lord of the Rings books and movies allowing players to draw their swords, notch their axes, bend their bows and raise their staffs against a wide range of deadly enemies and traverse both established and never-before-seen locations. The result is a journey that is both epic and intimate, familiar yet unexpected.

Sonic Generations – (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) – Set across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognizable environments of Sonic Generations have been re-built in stunning HD and are now playable in both classic side scrolling 2D from 1991, as well as modern 3D style found in Sonic’s most recent adventures.

Golden Eye 007: Reloaded – (Xbox 360, PS3) – Experience the GoldenEye game updated for the X360/PS3 with beautiful graphics, upgraded multiplayer capabilities, multiple controller types, and enhanced gameplay customizations.

NCIS – (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, 3DS) – For the first time ever, the world of the NCIS TV show comes to your home console and PC. Experience four original NCIS episodes created with the writers of the show, and travel across the USA and around the world to solve complex murder, espionage and terrorist cases as your favorite characters from the hit TV drama.

Dead Rising: Off the Record – (PC) – Dead Rising 2: Off The Record is a reimaging of the zombie outbreak in the third-person Action game Dead Rising 2, this time featuring the original series protagonist, Frank West. The overall scenarios unleashed on the game world parallel those of the original release, but with the return of Frank West, the series also returns to the more lighthearted tone of story and gameplay. The game features: new missions, enemies, weapons combos and items / vehicles, a Sandbox Mode designed for exploration, co-op gameplay and Prestige Points and missions leveraging Frank’s photography skills.

Batman: Arkham City “Nightwing DLC” – (PS3, Xbox 360) – No escape from Arkham City…the sprawling super-prison in the heart of Gotham City, home to its most violent thugs and infamous super villains. With the lives of the innocent at stake, only one man can save them and bring justice to the streets of Gotham City…The Batman.

Cabela’s Survival: Shadow of Katmi – (PS3, Xbox 360) – Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai puts you face to face with the unforgiving forces of nature! A strikingly deep storyline is riddled with harrowing challenges of extreme survival. Test your instinct while scavenging for gear and hunting for your food. Be prepared to face non-stop challenges and the ride of a lifetime through the daunting Alaskan wilderness in an effort to complete a mysterious mission

Hydrophobia Prophecy – (PSN) – Hydrophobia: Prophecy is the ultimate version of this chilling action-adventure game set onboard a floating city. The game utilizes the revolutionary HydroEngine technology to place you inside the flooding lower decks of the Queen of the World. Flowing water behaves completely realistically, creating a chaotic, dangerous and ever-changing environment. Duck behind floating cover and unleash floating oil fires, electricity and the power of the water to wipe out the enemy, Use every tool at your disposal to survive and escape the rising waters and discover the terrifying truth of the Malthusian prophecy.

Cabela’s Adventure Camp – (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii ) – Cabela’s Adventure Camp is equal parts summer camp, theme park and sensational fun. This party game for the great outdoors delivers family fun that is designed to get players up and moving. Be prepared to set up camp in the livving room and get ready for some serious adventure!

Motion Sports Adrenaline – (Xbox 360) – Defy the impossible and dominate the forces of nature. Step up to 8 of the world’s most dangerous sports. Plunge down mountains in your wingsuit, pull off a frontside 360 while kiteboarding along the Gold Coast, or hurtle down 200 foot waterfalls on your kayak as you attempt to burn your name into the history books. Every move you make has the potential to push you closer to becoming an extreme sports legend-or rip you in half. Only by risking everything will you be able to break the will of Mother Nature.

Cities XL 2012 – (PC) – Cities XL 2012 is a brand new version of the renowned city builder, which allows you to design, build and link up cities of all shapes and sizes around the Cities XL planet. To build your cities, the 2012 version now offers a huge variety of nearly 1,000 buildings as well as over 60 maps! Constructible maps are huge, and offer varied terrain and incredible level of details.

 Air Conflicts: Secret Wars – (PS3) – Air Conflicts: Secret Wars – is an arcade flight game with battles spanning both World Wars, featuring seven campaigns and 49 missions that engage players in white-knuckle air battles and secret missions across Europe and North Africa. An impressive selection of famous aircraft of the era is available to the player, each showcasing specific strengths and weaknesses in the battle for air supremacy. Air Conflicts: Secret Wars – challenges players with an exciting mix of mission types, including – patrolling, sneaking/stealth, hit & run, bombing and escort objectives.

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