THIS WEEK’S RELEASES: JANUARY 21ST – JANUARY 27TH
Things are definitely looking up this week as we actually have something to talk about this time around. There were several "A List" titles competing for the number one slot this week, but when push comes to shove, I've got to put my money behind… (drum roll please) – Advance Wars: Days of Ruin for the Nintendo DS. This turn-based strategy series is one that has never disappointed on a handheld and is one of those games that has always done an excellent job bringing players along in it's learning curve. Yes, It's due to that long heritage of quality that I'm glad to bestow the oh-so coveted (insert sarcasm here) "Latenite's Pick of the Week" award to Days of Ruin. Congratulations!
That said, there are a few other titles you may want to keep an eye out at retail this week, so let's take a closer look.
- Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS)
- As mentioned above, Nintendo's Advance Wars series is a favorite of mine, so this game finds it's way to the top of the list almost automatically. Perhaps the biggest improvement in the series is the toning down of CO powers so that they don't change the face of a battle instantly. In other words, expect a more even battle.
- Burnout Paradise (360 & PS3)
- I should be excited about Burnout Paradise, I really should… I certainly want to be, but unfortunately, I just am not a fan of the "open-city" approach Criterion took this time around. Call me old fashioned, but I'll still put my money for best title in the series on Burnout 3: Takedown any day of the week. Still, if you're a fan of the series, you should probably at least rent Paradise and decide if you like it for yourself.
- Pirates of the Burning Sea (PC)
- It's an mmog based on being a pirate – do you really need to know anything else? While I'm not sold enough to run out and buy a copy, the moment there's a free trial, I am so there. Arrrrr.
Look upon this week's release list and despair.
- Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS) – 1/22/2008
- Burnout Paradise (360) – 1/22/2008
- Burnout Paradise (PS3) – 1/22/2008
- Endless Ocean (WII) – 1/22/2008
- History Channel: Lost Worlds (PC) – 1/23/2008
- Iridium Runners (PS2) – 1/22/2008
- Kawasaki Jet Ski (WII) – 1/23/2008
- Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games (DS) – 1/22/2008
- Mission: WWI Combat (PC) – 1/23/2008
- No More Heroes (WII) – 1/23/2008
- One Piece: Unlimited Adventure (WII) – 1/23/2008
- Pacific Storm Allies (PC) – 1/23/2008
- Pirates of the Burning Sea (PC) – 1/22/2008
- Rainbow Islands Revolution (PSP) – 1/22/2008
Please keep in mind these are only estimated release dates and could change at any time.
