The Weekly Release [Archive]

bapenguin

06-09-2008, 04:43 AM

Lets see...Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit, hrm...Don King...naah Maybe Nascar 09. Ooooh, the Incredible Hulk!

Ok, I kid. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots comes out this week, so get your CODEC's ready to receive incoming transmissions of awesome and get your popcorn ready for hours of cutscenes.

6/11
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Finitial Search%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3DBlast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (Wii) [Google It (http://www.google.com/search?q=Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t)]
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Finitial Search%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3DDragon Ball Z: Burst Limit%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (360, PS3) [Google It (http://www.google.com/search?q=Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t)]
Don King Presents: Prize Fighter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Finitial Search%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3DDon King Presents: Prize Fighter%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (360) [Google It (http://www.google.com/search?q=Don King Presents: Prize Fighter&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t)]
EVE online: Empyrean Age (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Finitial Search%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3DEVE online: Empyrean Age%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (PC) [Google It (http://www.google.com/search?q=EVE online: Empyrean Age&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t)]
Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Finitial Search%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3DJake Hunter: Detective Chronicles%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (DS) [Google It (http://www.google.com/search?q=Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t)]
Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Finitial Search%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3DLooney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (DS) [Google It (http://www.google.com/search?q=Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t)]
NASCAR 09 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Finitial Search%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3DNASCAR 09%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (360, PS3, PS2) [Google It (http://www.google.com/search?q=NASCAR 09&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t)]
The Incredible Hulk (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Finitial Search%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3DThe Incredible Hulk%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (PC) [Google It (http://www.google.com/search?q=The Incredible Hulk&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t)]

6/12
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Finitial Search%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dvideogames%26field-keywords%3DMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (PS3) [Google It (http://www.google.com/search?q=Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t)]

DVD and Hi-Def
The Bucketlist (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fexec%2Fobid os%2FASIN%2FB000YAF4MA&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (also on Blu-Ray (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fexec%2Fobid os%2FASIN%2FB0016P8OAG&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325))
The Other Boleyn Girl (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0012Q E4Q2%2F&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)
Jumper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fexec%2Fobid os%2FASIN%2FB00177Y9ZC&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (also on Blu-Ray (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fexec%2Fobid os%2FASIN%2FB001794FOK&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325))
Natual Born Killers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fexec%2Fobid os%2FASIN%2FB000Q8QHK8&tag=theweeklyrel-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) (Blu-Ray)

Theater
The Incredible Hulk (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800080/)
The Happening (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0949731/)

menage

06-09-2008, 04:49 AM

Gorvi

06-09-2008, 04:52 AM

51|RandoM

06-09-2008, 05:05 AM

Been waiting a long time for this week to roll around.

Spigot

06-09-2008, 05:11 AM

Gorvi beat me to it. MGS4 is out on Thursday, not Friday.

Finally, something for my shiny PS3 to play :)

And Bucket List on Blu-Ray! WOO! *I kid*

I am going to see Hulk sometime in the near future. I wouldn't mind seeing The Happening as long as it's more like Unbreakable and less like Lady In The Water.

Heretic Machine

06-09-2008, 05:13 AM

It is all about Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor, I've been waiting for that game for years. Seriously, all other games just get out of the way, here's your GOTY.

Oh, and that Metal Cog game or whatever is 6/12, not 6/13. ;)

Saw the word Cog in your post and got excited, thought a steampunk game had slipped under my radar and was now being released.

I'm sad now.

Spigot

06-09-2008, 05:19 AM

Saw the word Cog in your post and got excited, thought a steampunk game had slipped under my radar and was now being released.

I'm sad now.Don't be sad. Just Turn The Spigot (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53642) for steampunky goodness!

Savok

06-09-2008, 05:32 AM

Christ, MGS4. You'll all be prattling on for at least a week.

Jumper worth watching? Reviews are meaningless things afterall.

Spigot

06-09-2008, 05:35 AM

I haven't heard a single good thing about Jumper. That said, from all accounts, the game is far worse than the movie.

Savok

06-09-2008, 05:39 AM

Right well fuck that then.

AgtFox

06-09-2008, 05:42 AM

I haven't heard a single good thing about Jumper. That said, from all accounts, the game is far worse than the movie.
This is why there is Netflix ;)

And I plan to hole myself up with MGS4 and hopefully get a review done relatively quick. There are a few reviews coming up this week with the Penny Arcade game only the first one.

Spigot

06-09-2008, 05:46 AM

Heh. My goal for the week is to finish off GTA IV so I won't have anything major to distract me from MGS4. I've had my PS3 for a bit over a week now and I've barely touched it because I've been too busy chunking away at GTA!

Kuya Cocoy

06-09-2008, 05:49 AM

Ok, "Hulk," let's if adding "Incredible" to your name gives you what it takes to take on the man. Iron man, that is. Not to mention your identical brother borne of Ang Lee. We'll see, Hulk, we'll see.

Or maybe we'll hear the apologists blame Sex and the City and Indiana Jones for stealing movie dollars from it. :rolleyes:

Might see Happening, sounds like a good time.

fitbabits

06-09-2008, 05:51 AM

I'm somewhat dismayed that I would even contemplate buying Metal Gear Solid 4 without even owning a PS3 (or having the disposable income to do so)!

Spigot

06-09-2008, 05:54 AM

I'm somewhat dismayed that I would even contemplate buying Metal Gear Solid 4 without even owning a PS3 (or having the disposable income to do so)!Now, while I didn't buy a PS3 expressly for playing MGS4, it is the first game that I'm really, REALLY excited to play on the system and the timing of me finding the used PS3 was quite fortuitous.

Spigot

06-09-2008, 05:56 AM

Oh, so help me though, if I hear the words 'la li le la lo' in MGS4, I'm going to turn it off in protest.

AgtFox

06-09-2008, 05:59 AM

Oh, so help me though, if I hear the words 'la li le la lo' in MGS4, I'm going to turn it off in protest.
Well, be ready to turn it off then because the phrase is explained in the game. Well, most everything is explained in the game I guess...heh.

Sensei-X

06-09-2008, 06:00 AM

I'm somewhat dismayed that I would even contemplate buying Metal Gear Solid 4 without even owning a PS3 (or having the disposable income to do so)!

My brother is going to get it without having a PS3, but then again he is a HUGE fan of the series and David fucking Hayter (http://playstation.innovyx.net/v?xJnPHlnEHWHPPnvTTPJT) will be at his local Best Buy to sign the damn thing so that has to be one hell of an incentive.

frederec

06-09-2008, 06:04 AM

I've heard some positive things about Incredible Hulk, maybe I'll check that out. I've also heard very bad things about The Happening, so I'm going to avoid that unless I hear some very good things to counter what I've heard so far. After watching Lady in the Water, I don't have a lot of hope for Shyamalan.

If my friend gets an 80gig PS3 for her husband, I just might be getting a copy of MGS. We'll see how that goes. And I thought I remember "la li lu le lo" being explained in MGS2? It was stupid, but it was explained.

Gorvi

06-09-2008, 06:11 AM

Oh, so help me though, if I hear the words 'la li le la lo' in MGS4, I'm going to turn it off in protest.
Too late, Meryl already says it in one of the trailers. And I think it's La Le Lu Le Lo, but I could be wrong.

Flatpicker

06-09-2008, 06:22 AM

MGS 4 is obvious.
But I'm interested in that Jake Hunter game.
Any info out there on it? It sounds like an old adventure type game.

Spigot

06-09-2008, 06:55 AM

Well, be ready to turn it off then because the phrase is explained in the game. Well, most everything is explained in the game I guess...heh.Ah, if it's actually coherent then I'll forgive it. Like I've said before, I'm hoping this is more on par with MGS3 than MGS2, at least in the coherency part of things.

I did like the bits in that MGS4 teaser book that you get for preordering. It lays out a bit of the backstory for the world of MGS4 and that alone will probably go a long way to helping me not scratch my head at the end of things.

Sandman

06-09-2008, 07:54 AM

Jumper was only good if your looking for mindless action involving teleportation holmes. If you are looking for good story or characters look elsewhere.

and this week is all about Metal Gear for me.

Lind

06-09-2008, 08:01 AM

Hmm I donnu about Metal Gear. I did play the first one ages ago on the PC and liked it but I've never played 2 or 3 so I guess I would be totaly lost as far as the story goes or something.

Still its tempting.

violentp

06-09-2008, 08:03 AM

I'm still on the fence about MGS. I love the cut scenes, art, story etc, but never found the game play that engaging. I'll probably buy it. But after trying MGS3 for the 3rd time last week and getting bored after 2 hours I'm in doubt again. The gameplay seems stale compared what I'm used to nowadays.

I was the same way. Attempted playing numerous times just to quit after less than an hour. When I finally forced myself past a few hours, it easily became the best one.

kababa

06-09-2008, 08:03 AM

violentp

06-09-2008, 08:05 AM

Ok, MGS 4 is out over here (http://kotaku.com/5014493/want-to-buy-metal-gear-solid-4-head-to-kuwait), and I have a predicament. The store that is selling them is an ass hole, he gets the games before all the other stores so he can name his price, which is like $95 right now, I know the story says $75 but that's not true. He sold GTA 4 for $130 and people bought it! So until all the other stores get it on Friday he wont drop down to $75, which is the usual price for a game here. The guy I usually buy it from is gonna hold me one when he gets it on Friday...but I want the game now...

Help.

You've waited too long now to become someones bitch at the last minute. Hold out.

Savok

06-09-2008, 08:10 AM

Ok, MGS 4 is out over here (http://kotaku.com/5014493/want-to-buy-metal-gear-solid-4-head-to-kuwait), and I have a predicament. The store that is selling them is an ass hole, he gets the games before all the other stores so he can name his price, which is like $95 right now, I know the story says $75 but that's not true. He sold GTA 4 for $130 and people bought it! So until all the other stores get it on Friday he wont drop down to $75, which is the usual price for a game here. The guy I usually buy it from is gonna hold me one when he gets it on Friday...but I want the game now...

Help.
Buy it, play it, take it back on Friday telling him it keeps locking up. When he asks if you want another, tell him because the game is awful anyway don't bother, a refund or store credit please.

Unless he just allows returns, you can skip all that nonsense.

If people are gonna be assholes, treat 'em like assholes back.

boratika

06-09-2008, 08:20 AM

Anyone picking up Blast Works? I am right in thinking it's the retail upgrade of Tumiki Fighters right? I'm interested to hear impessions if anyone does. Just start a thread when you get it and I'll listen intently.

I vaguely remember hearing it would also include some of Kenta Cho's other games as unlockables, which could be cool having them on the Wii. (Yes I know they are free, it's just the Wii is permanantly attached to the TV, but the PC isn't.)

agentgray

06-09-2008, 08:20 AM

Finally, something for my shiny PS3 to play :)

..as if a millions...er thousands of voices cried out in joy at the long awaited, sincere justification of a gaming system.

It's about time. Looks impressive, and it's about what you'd pay to see a movie in the theater. Only this one you get to press buttons.

I hope it does well.

Gorvi

06-09-2008, 08:22 AM

51|RandoM

06-09-2008, 08:24 AM

Watch out for spoilers, people already have MGS4. Hope the online servers aren't up yet.

boratika

06-09-2008, 08:25 AM

It looks great and if it weren't for MGS4 this week I'd seriously think about getting it. Hopefully there are some positive impressions on the game around here.

Yeah, it's a pretty inoppertune time to release it. Hopefully it isn't missed because of the immesese shadow cast over this week.

Purple Santa

06-09-2008, 08:39 AM

MGS 4 is obvious.
But I'm interested in that Jake Hunter game.
Any info out there on it? It sounds like an old adventure type game.

I've been hearing if you liked Hotel Dusk (how could you not??) then JH isn't as good but it's in the same "old adventure" style that will draw you in. This is one i'm going to pick up...been waiting for it actually...

And somehow I am going to have 2 copies of MGS 4...I ordered an extra without realizing I had pre-ordered it already...*sigh*...I hate returning stuff...

Variable Gear

06-09-2008, 08:42 AM

I'm looking forward to finally getting my Wii-loving hands on Blast Works.

Oh, and La Le Lu Le Lo.

Syl

06-09-2008, 09:16 AM

BLAST WORKS.

How much i've wanted thee.

Kenta Cho, welcome to the world of retail gaming, you fucking deserve it.

biosc1

06-09-2008, 09:23 AM

It is all about Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor, I've been waiting for that game for years. Seriously, all other games just get out of the way, here's your GOTY.

Maybe not game of the year...but maybe a nice Elite Beat Agent-esque game for the younger generation or for us folk who have trouble keeping up with Elite Beat Agents ;)

Norse

06-09-2008, 09:53 AM

I'm really looking forward to Hulk, but not much else. A typical boring summer week IMHO.

Gorvi

06-09-2008, 09:59 AM

Watch out for spoilers, people already have MGS4. Hope the online servers aren't up yet.
I'll personally see to it that anyone posting unmarked spoilers here is banned to some extent. That shit's just not cool.

Variable Gear

06-09-2008, 10:03 AM

I'm really looking forward to Hulk, but not much else. A typical boring summer week IMHO.
Did you ever get Ultimate Destruction? I've heard that that's better than the new game.

Evil Avnovice

06-09-2008, 10:09 AM

Outside of Blast Works, it'll be sweet, sweet WiiWare this week. http://www.mazeguy.net/happy/cloud9.gif

Norse

06-09-2008, 10:10 AM

Did you ever get Ultimate Destruction? I've heard that that's better than the new game.

Sorry, I should have made it clear I was talking about the movie and not the game.

I never played Ultimate Destruction, but I've heard only good things about it. I actually might pick it up after I've seen the movie. If the movie is as good as I hope I will probably want to do some destruction myself.

Zanzibar

06-09-2008, 10:44 AM

MGS, with its hours upon hours of self-important exposition.

No wonder Sony fanboys like it so much.

/OHSNAP

NationalKato

06-09-2008, 10:47 AM

I'll finally have a PS3 this week, so yes I'll be playing some Snake later this week as well as a bunch of the other good PS3 games.

Gorvi

06-09-2008, 10:52 AM

MGS, with its hours upon hours of self-important exposition.

No wonder Sony fanboys like it so much.

/OHSNAP
So that didn't have a point, you were just trolling, right? Just making sure.

Zanzibar

06-09-2008, 10:57 AM

So that didn't have a point, you were just trolling, right? Just making sure.

Yes, absolutely. Only a true troll post can take the most highly-anticipated PS3 game EVER and minimize it thusly. ;)

Apparently Evil himself (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1492000#post1492000) has sanctioned true troll posts by example, so I just thought I'd do my part to make this place a more fun place to be!

Spigot

06-09-2008, 01:34 PM

I totally missed that the Jack Hunter game was out this week. If it's at the store when I go to get MGS4, I'll snag it (unless I hear horrible things).

Fubl

06-09-2008, 02:23 PM

MGS4, Tekwar (DVD), boondocks season 2, jumper

violentp

06-09-2008, 03:04 PM

I'm psyched to play some MGO this week.

KSmitty

06-09-2008, 03:34 PM

I plan on seeing the Incredible Hulk this week and I will eventually make my way to see The Happening (what a twist!).

And to anyone with questions about Jumper... Go to youtube, watch the 90 sec trailer for Jumper, now repeat 60 times. Congratulations you've just seen Jumper!

Serapth

06-09-2008, 04:07 PM

Yes, absolutely. Only a true troll post can take the most highly-anticipated PS3 game EVER and minimize it thusly.

Kinda sad a low rent Splinter Cell clone is the most highly anticipated PS3 game! How was that?

Zanzibar

06-09-2008, 05:40 PM

Kinda sad a low rent Splinter Cell clone is the most highly anticipated PS3 game! How was that?

Well. You said it, I didn't KNOW YOU WERE SUCH A GENIUS!!

Elrik Murder

06-10-2008, 06:17 AM

I'm somewhat dismayed that I would even contemplate buying Metal Gear Solid 4 without even owning a PS3 (or having the disposable income to do so)!

Don't be. I'll be picking it up. Of course, I do have my friend's PS3 that was lent to me. :D

Venkman

06-10-2008, 09:20 AM

They should rename Blast Works to "Bläst Wërk".

Grimgrock

06-11-2008, 06:40 AM

Anyone here going to the "midnight release" of MGS4 at gamestop? I wasn't interested last week when I found out they would have one but now, I think it might be rather fun. If I didn't have to work on Thursday, that is. Maybe I could become violently ill later today after my last meeting.

Spigot

06-11-2008, 11:47 AM

I'm actually sick today...

I did get to finish off GTA IV today (yay) but tomorrow is MGS4 day and I'm torn between hoping I feel better, because I do really feel like crap, and hoping I'm sick so I can drop the kids off at the babysitter, snag my copy of MGS4 and just veg all day long.

Sigh.