The Weekly Release

[bapenguin]

Another week, a very special Weekly Release. There are some real gems this week. If you are a 360 owner or a Nintendo DS owner, prepare thy wallet because there are 2 titles on both systems you'll need to invest in. First up, on the Nintendo DS we have Metroid Prime: Hunters. This looks to be a solid FPS. Lets not forget the almighty Tetris: DS as well. Both feature Nintendo Wi-Fi multiplayer.

For the XBox 360, there is a little known titled called The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. It's going to be good. No, it's going to be fucking good. Can I say fuck on the front page? I think you I can when it concerns Oblivion. The Big O is also coming out on PC, which should be mod-o-licious. On top of that we have the ever gorgeous Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII. The fierce dogfighting action will also be showing up on the original XBox.

PSP owners get some loving to this week with a bunch of new titles. Most notably is Me and My Katamari , the first and most likely only portable version of the game.

Tuesday
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The (PC (http://www.gametab.com/pc/elder.scrolls.iv.oblivion.the/3407/), 360 (http://www.gametab.com/xbox360/elder.scrolls.iv.oblivion.the/4227/))
Godfather, The (PC (http://www.gametab.com/pc/godfather.the/3925/), XBOX (http://www.gametab.com/xbox/godfather.the/3926/), PS2 (http://www.gametab.com/ps2/godfather.the/3927/))
Metroid Prime: Hunters (DS (http://www.gametab.com/ds/metroid.prime.hunters/2757/))
Tetris DS (DS (http://www.gametab.com/ds/tetris.ds/5172/))

Wednesday
CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country (PS2 (http://www.gametab.com/ps2/cmt.presents.karaoke.revolution.country/5186/))
Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury/Dragon Ball GT: Transformation (GBA (http://www.gametab.com/gba/dragon.ball.z.buus.furydragon.ball.gt.transformati on/5185/))
Go! Sudoku (PSP (http://www.gametab.com/psp/go!.sudoku/5176/))
Kao Challengers (PSP (http://www.gametab.com/psp/kao.challengers/5174/))
Kao The Kangaroo Round 2 (GCN (http://www.gametab.com/gcn/kao.the.kangaroo.round.2/3998/), PS2 (http://www.gametab.com/ps2/kao.the.kangaroo.round.2/3999/))
Me and My Katamari (PSP (http://www.gametab.com/psp/me.and.my.katamari/5140/))
Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP (http://www.gametab.com/psp/metal.gear.acid.2/4264/))
River King: A Wonderful Journey (PS2 (http://www.gametab.com/ps2/river.king.a.wonderful.journey/5173/))
Suikoden V (PS2 (http://www.gametab.com/ps2/suikoden.v/5178/))
Tao's Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal (DS (http://www.gametab.com/ds/taos.adventure.curse.of.the.demon.seal/5175/))
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials (PSP (http://www.gametab.com/psp/tom.clancys.splinter.cell.essentials/5177/))
Warship Gunner 2 (PS2 (http://www.gametab.com/ps2/warship.gunner.2/5179/))

Thursday
Capcom Classics Collection Remixed (PSP (http://www.gametab.com/psp/capcom.classics.collection.remixed/5181/))
Catz (GBA (http://www.gametab.com/gba/catz/5180/))
Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble (PSP (http://www.gametab.com/psp/viewtiful.joe.red.hot.rumble/4854/))
Worms: Open Warfare (DS (http://www.gametab.com/ds/worms.open.warfare/4392/), PSP (http://www.gametab.com/psp/worms.open.warfare/4393/))

Friday
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII (XBOX (http://www.gametab.com/xbox/blazing.angels.squadrons.of.wwii/4067/), 360 (http://www.gametab.com/xbox360/blazing.angels.squadrons.of.wwii/5091/))

DVD
Capote (http://www.imdb.com/rg/CAPO_REC//title/tt0379725/)
Chicken Little (http://www.imdb.com/rg/REC_NEW_RELEASE//title/tt0371606/)
Derailed (http://www.imdb.com/rg/REC_NEW_RELEASE//title/tt0398017/)
South Park: Season 7 (http://www.imdb.com/rg/REC_SPECIAL_OR_BOX//title/tt0121955/)

Theater
Inside Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454848/)
Stay Alive (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441796/)

[Kagger]

I really want to pick up Tetris DS and Metroid Prime: Hunters, but I've got so much on my plate. That and MGS3:Sub are the three games that I want currently, and KH2, which I'll probably wait on.

I just got into Tetris, a friend of mine brings his GBA SP and the original to school. He is nuts at it.

[Grimgrock]

Oh boy, Tetris DS. I've been waiting a long time for that.

To think, now I can play Tetris on a portable device. What a world we live in.

:D

On a less sarcastic note, there is nothing of real interest this week except for that other game whose name we all know. I am slightly curious about Me and My Katamari but I think I'll find a rental of its PS2 equivalent first.

[pheriannath]

god damn, this week is going to make my wallet walk bowlegged.

[Sl1pstream]

They finally started showing Capote in theatres over here, should I see it?

On a less sarcastic note, there is nothing of real interest this week except for that other game whose name we all know.

You're talking about Go! Sudoku, right?

[Grimgrock]

You're talking about Go! Sudoku, right?

Yes, yes I am. :)

Actually, Sudoku is very addictive. A game on the PSP might actually be worth it but I couldn't see playing without a number key pad.

[MaiXu]

Damn. An expensive week. I'd love to hear what some EvAvers have to say about MP: Hunters. Does it work as a game? As a Metroid game? Is it better than the god-awwful MP2: Echoes?

[ezzkmo]

Give me an "O", give me a "B", give me an "L"........

[Kelegacy]

Suikoden V gets a stealthy release. Probably because it sucks. Goddamn it, Konami ruined a good franchise.

Preemptive disgust, nothing like it.

[Everlost_MI]

For the XBox 360, there is a little known titled called The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. It's going to be good. No, it's going to be fucking good. Can I say fuck on the front page?

For that title, I agree you can say it will should be really fucking good. Not many titles have right or the ability to have the word fuck used as an adjective.

Ok, so Tuesday can hurry the fuck up and get here. :D

[Sl1pstream]

Wouldn't it be funny if Oblivion turned out to be mediocre.

[Grimgrock]

Wouldn't it be funny if Oblivion turned out to be mediocre.

It would be frakkin' high-larious. However, I am trained to ignore such mediocrity. I earned my stripes playing EverQuest 2.

[AspectVoid]

Mmm....PC Oblivion....Game Editor....Mods....Mmmm....

Yeah, by that, I'm sure you can guess what I'm looking forward to. I'll probably also pick up Sukoden V at some point, probably when I get paid next week, as I'm addicted to the series. Still, I should be able to get Oblivion when I get off of work tonight. That will be all good.

[bean19]

Getting Oblivion. . . I'll be watching "The Godfather" PC and Suikoden V reviews eagerly to see if either of them are any good too.

I'd probably go overboard and buy one of these two outright, but they'll probably be renters just due to all the games coming out NEXT week. . . (Kingdom Hearts 2, Space Rangers 2 - must buys) and a crap ton of games to be rented through Gamefly too: Rumble Roses XX, Far Cry Instincts Predator, Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires, and Blazing Angels (may be over-rated, but worth renting since I have a rental service).

[Atorak]

Oblivion. Work. Oblivion. Oblivion. Dinner. Oblivion. Urination. Oblivion. Sleep (while dreaming about Oblivion).

Rinse. Repeat (until dead).

[fitbabits]

I'll be picking up Oblivion for Xbox 360 for the lovely sum of $44.99! I may wait on Blazing Angels until I see some reviews, but it looks special.

[fitbabits]

Oblivion. Work. Oblivion. Oblivion. Dinner. Oblivion. Urination. Oblivion. Sleep (while dreaming about Oblivion).

Rinse. Repeat (until dead).
You know, you can invest in Depends and still play Oblivion while you pee and poo. I'm just sayin'...

[Royal Fool]

You know, you can invest in Depends and still play Oblivion while you pee and poo. I'm just sayin'...

And hire a nurse to feed you so you can play without wasting precious time eating on your own.

Or, you know, the wife. Or children.

[fitbabits]

And hire a nurse to feed you so you can play without wasting precious time eating on your own.

Or, you know, the wife. Or children.
You can also feed yourself via an IV drip - leaving you even MORE time to play. :)

[NoName]

Yea... come tomorrow I may be absent from the real world for awhile... I'll see everyone on the flip side!

Oh shit, I have a test Friday that I have to memorize buttloads of stuff for... um... crud, this doesn't work out well.

[Atorak]

...And if I quit my job, and find a good heroin dealer, I can play Oblivion 24/7!!!

[fitbabits]

...And if I quit my job, and find a good heroin dealer, I can play Oblivion 24/7!!!
Crack cocaine is where the money's at, man. According to 60 Minutes. :)

[fitbabits]

Oh, and if you're planning on picking up Oblivion on either format, you may want to check out this thread (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10776).

[Vandenh]

Must. Finish. GRAW. Before. Oblivion!

Anyway... hell yeah! I am ready!

[drakkarim]

hmmm, oblivion or godfather.... tough choice, NOT.

who's the dumbass who decided to release on the same day as oblivion?

[fitbabits]

hmmm, oblivion or godfather.... tough choice, NOT.

who's the dumbass who decided to release on the same day as oblivion?
That would be Electronic Arts. :)

[The Continental]

hmmm, oblivion or godfather.... tough choice, NOT.

who's the dumbass who decided to release on the same day as oblivion?

Because the intended audiences are so similar...

[Kelegacy]

hmmm, oblivion or godfather.... tough choice, NOT.

who's the dumbass who decided to release on the same day as oblivion?
I want to see how Godfather will turn out. It looks an awful lot like Mafia for the PC...and supposedly there is a non-linear story? Is it like a GTA type of world?

[Kamalot]

Metroid Prime Hunters has team-based Capture the Flag? Damn! I'm there. Do you think that people will be able to pick this up without a preorder?

[Sl1pstream]

About that godfather game, clicky (http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/2006/03/godfather-review-winner.html#comments). There's a link to a radio show that has some ingame audio from the game. It sounds awful.

[absolut taco]

I already posted this in the Oblivion thread, but in case someone missed it: CompUSA has $15 instant saving on Oblivion 360, bringing it down to $45. Collector's Edition is still $70. PC version is $40. I hope they will continue doing that for 360 games.

[Kelegacy]

I already posted this in the Oblivion thread, but in case someone missed it: CompUSA has $15 instant saving on Oblivion 360, bringing it down to $45. Collector's Edition is still $70. PC version is $40. I hope they will continue doing that for 360 games.
25 bucks extra for the CE? Are people that stupid?

Don't bother answering, I already know.

[JG_ZERO]

Metal Gear Acid 2 isn't out untill 3/28 unfortunately.

[AspectVoid]

25 bucks extra for the CE? Are people that stupid?

Don't bother answering, I already know.

No, the collectors edition was $10 more. The list price for Oblivion for the XB360 is $60, just like other XB360 games. The list price for the collector's edition of Oblivion is $70. See, $10 difference.

[Atorak]

25 bucks extra for the CE? Are people that stupid?

Don't bother answering, I already know.

Plus, most people (especially the EvAvers) have already pre-ordered the game. The Comp USA deal is coming pretty late to the game, and I for one won't cancel my preorder to save a couple bucks. Frankly, I have my doubts about how many copies they'll have in stock.

I bet they'll carry a limited amount of the $45 version, but have shittons of CE's laying around....at $70 a pop.

[51|RandoM]

Wouldn't it be funny if Oblivion turned out to be mediocre.


Like everything else from that studio? I expect it.

[51|RandoM]

Plus, most people (especially the EvAvers) have already pre-ordered the game.

Where do you come up with this bit of data? Some of us live in areas where pre-orders are obviously just there to lock you in to a particular vendor, without any real value-add for the customers.

I don't pre-order anything except take-out food.

[RevGored]

This week is murder. Oblivion, Tetris, Metroid, Metal Gear Acid, (maybe) Blazing Angels, and (maybe) GRAW, if I like what I demo. And I just picked up MGS3 Subsistence. Ugh. The other day, I was bemoaning what it was like to be a late-20's, then I realized if I was a teenager again, I'd be buying maybe ONE game this month, and figured "fuck that noise, it's good to be old"

[subgenius]

So are we talking Oblivion *today* or *tomorrow*? EBgames website says the 20th...

[Kelegacy]

No, the collectors edition was $10 more. The list price for Oblivion for the XB360 is $60, just like other XB360 games. The list price for the collector's edition of Oblivion is $70. See, $10 difference.
Was. Now it is 25 bucks more, if this place and others honor the deal. A CE is supposed to be chock full of goodies, hence the reasoning for spending more. This CE is a limp attempt to siphon more money from you blind crazies. And it's working. Gamers aren't the smartest demographic of humanity.

[bapenguin]

So are we talking Oblivion *today* or *tomorrow*? EBgames website says the 20th...

Shipdate is the 20th. In stores tomorrow. Though I've heard some EB's have it today.

[cppcrusader]

Does anybody else find it odd that the PC Collector's Edition is suddenly no longer listed on any websites? I've checked both Best Buy and Gamestop's websites so far and that one is no longer showing up.

[bean19]

So are we talking Oblivion *today* or *tomorrow*? EBgames website says the 20th...

It releases today, but unless you live in a metropolitan era, you won't see it until tomorrow. The release date with videogames is actually the date that they are shipped from distributors to retailers.

I have no idea why they are not shipped prior to the release date and held by retailers until release like other types of media.

[MaiXu]

Was. Now it is 25 bucks more, if this place and others honor the deal. A CE is supposed to be chock full of goodies, hence the reasoning for spending more. This CE is a limp attempt to siphon more money from you blind crazies. And it's working. Gamers aren't the smartest demographic of humanity.

See: Nintendorks buying leaner and leaner versions of the Game Boy Advance, with little added benefit but a stylistic change and $50 more to Nintendo.

[ArkMan]

I can see "Stay Alive" doing great things for people's perception of video game culture worldwide and we should be so fortunate as to have such talented filmmakers behind our hobby.................


Wow, being that sarcastic is actually physically painful.

[zrikz]

Oh no, Oblivion and 2 exams in 1 week... guess Ill have to choose between girl friend time and oblivion time... hmmm, glad she dosnt read these forums =/

[Watership]

hmmm, oblivion or godfather.... tough choice, NOT.

who's the dumbass who decided to release on the same day as oblivion?


Godfather will sell better than Oblivion. Brand name alone.

[YoungAlCapone]

Oblivion on thursday.

No pre-orders here, usually pointless, and I have no doubt that on thursday I will be able to walk into the retailer of my choosing and get a copy for the PC.

[Crabby]

Suikoden V gets a stealthy release. Probably because it sucks. Goddamn it, Konami ruined a good franchise.

Preemptive disgust, nothing like it.


I'd be willing to give it a shot except thoughts of the IV one make me projectile vomit every time.

[Magnanimous Gnome]

Metroid Prime Hunters has team-based Capture the Flag? Damn! I'm there. Do you think that people will be able to pick this up without a preorder?


Yep. You can always pick up any game without a preorder. Just go to Target. Or any other store that isn't EBGames and Gamespot.


Lots of great releases this week. Oblivion's at the top of the list, but I can't get it for at least a few more months. I'll be looking into Tetris DS and Metroid Prime Hunters in the meantime.

[CrashCart]

Yep. You can always pick up any game without a preorder. Just go to Target. Or any other store that isn't EBGames and Gamespot.Yeah, I used to be a big preorder freak but I've found that it's not really necessary. You can almost always find a popular game somewhere upon release without a preorder. So many other places carry games that I find it hard to believe that every retailer in any area would be completely out of stock on day 1. But game stores are always pushing it because, I suppose, it makes their numbers look good.

Just the other week I picked up Metroid Prime Pinball for my DS, and the kid behind the counter kept pushing Hunters at me. He basically sounded like: "If you have any interest in it at all, you should preorder. Zomg, preorder or you'll nevar find it!1!!one" I'm kind of waiting on reviews for Hunters (didn't get a demo with my DS) before I pick it up anyway, since I enjoy Metroid for the single player and don't often get online with my DS.. But I'd put money on being able to pick up a copy tomorrow (or whenever it hits shelves) if I really wanted to.

[Atorak]

Where do you come up with this bit of data? Some of us live in areas where pre-orders are obviously just there to lock you in to a particular vendor, without any real value-add for the customers.

I don't pre-order anything except take-out food.

Let me clarify the blanketed statement. I meant that most people on EA have either pre-ordered the game, OR made mental preparations on where they'll pick up the game locally tomorrow. I guess I meant that people on EA have at least mentally pre-ordered Oblivion. :)

The Comp USA deal sounds good, but like I said before, I have my doubts about their quantities, and even when they plan on stocking the shelves.

I went to my local BB about an hour ago, and they had the following:

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in stores Wednesday, March 22nd!

[YoungAlCapone]

I hate being pushed to pre-order.

Every single time I walk into one of those stores and pick something up the person at the register always feels the need to ask me if I want to pre-order anything, and when I reply "no, thank you" they then feel justified in spewing out a list of games coming out that I already said I don't want to pre-order.

I have a locally owned shop I prefer to get my games at, and they never ask you to preorder, they just put sign on the cash register that says if you want something pre-ordered ask the sales clerk. I am hoping that this will be where I can get the game come thursday.

[Zanzibar]

I've created a massive goddamned train wreck in my gaming queue. A sudden re-re-addiction to Lucasarts' X-Wing Collector's Edition accompanied by girlfriend attention-time has meant I bought GRAW but haven't cracked the case yet. That means Oblivion and Blazing Angels come this week. I'm concerned if I open GRAW this week, then I'll be too hooked to play Oblivion or Blazing Angels.

I need to make a clone to come to my work and give TLC to the GF.

[Dracula-X]

Dammit, so much stuff to get across a number of platforms, 360/PS2/DS/PSP... My wallet is gonna take a major hit to the balls.

[Kamalot]

I'm gonna try and hit up Oblivion and, after scoping out the web site (http://www.metroidhunters.com/), get my hands on Metroid Prime Hunters. It simply looks amazing for the DS.

I recently picked up Amped 3, used, for a great price just to give it a shot. Turns out that I LOVE it way more than I expected.

I agree. Too many great games in a short time.

[Regnerator]

So, as much as I want to buy Oblivion, I'm not sure that my computer can handle it. I might be high on acid, but didn't there used to be a site you could go to called "www.canmycomputerrunit.com" or something along those lines, where they'd have a number of games to select? Then, it would check your hardware and see whether or not your computer can handle it?

I thought I went there once, but I can't remember the name of it, if it even exists. Huh, well, thanks in advance if anyone knows.

[Regnerator]

Lo and behold, as soon as I get off my lazy ass and Google a few things, I find the website. srtest.com. All right. I barely pass the test... I might not be able to resist. Damn you, Oblivion!

[Kelegacy]

Lo and behold, as soon as I get off my lazy ass and Google a few things, I find the website. srtest.com. All right. I barely pass the test... I might not be able to resist. Damn you, Oblivion!
Dude. That is a fantastic site! Thanks a lot for that. I'm going to be using it in the future.

Kelegacy's Favorite Poster Award of the Day goes to....REGNERATOR!!

EDIT: Okay, it says I pass, right in the middle of minimum and recommended...or a bit higher. The RAM is what's gonna kill me though. I don't know how accurate this site really is...so I'll end up playing Oblivion for the 360 probably.

[fitbabits]

Kelegacy's Favorite Poster Award of the Day goes to....REGNERATOR!!
Such praise. And you even managed to misspell the poster's name in your elation. :rolleyes:

[Spigot]

Man, thanks for that site Regenerator (see, i can spell it right).

Of course, that just confirmed that my creaky old PC doesn't pass muster with regards to being able to play Oblivion. Sob. I don't even make it to the minimum requirements! I was actually thinking of picking it up if they had any copies in when I go to get my Tetris DS tomorrow, JUST IN CASE it might work on my machine.

Thankfully the suckiness of my machine has been tabulated and I can just wipe away a tear as I resist the siren's call of Oblivion.

Hopefully they'll have a GOTY edition with 4 expansions available by the time I get this machine upgraded.

[Kelegacy]

Such praise. And you even managed to misspell the poster's name in your elation. :rolleyes:
Check again, boys. I did no such misspelling. It is you who overlooked the obvious.

[fitbabits]

Check again, boys. I did no such misspelling. It is you who overlooked the obvious.
Oops. :o
...........

[Magnanimous Gnome]

Oops. :o
...........


HAHA pwned! :D

[fitbabits]

HAHA pwned! :D
Totally! :eek:

[Ultima Thulian]

Metal Gear Acid 2 and Tetris DS for me. Don't have a 360 anymore, so no Oblivion.

[Spigot]

Grr... I want my Tetris. They didn't have it in today when I went to EB. However will I waste my time?!

They were also sold out of Oblivion, so that kept me from buying it, crappy computer or not.