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Thursday, February 5, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 10:11 a.m. PST

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box (PS3/X360/PC)

Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box is a special edition release that includes the award-winning Burnout(TM) Paradise game, the previously-released Burnout Paradise Cagney and Burnout Paradise Bikes downloadable content updates, plus the brand new Burnout Paradise Party Pack. The Burnout Paradise Party Pack brings the social fun of Burnout Paradise into an offline multiplayer mode where players compete in different stunt, speed and skill events. The mode is designed to allow up to eight friends to "pass-the-pad" in dozens of quick-fire, turn-based challenges.

For PS3 and Xbox 360 owners of Burnout Paradise in North America, Burnout Paradise Party Pack is also available today as a premium sold download for $9.99 on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace.

Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box will be available on February 6th in Europe on the PS3, Xbox 360 and the PC. Burnout Paradise Party Pack is now being sold in Europe on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace.

In addition, Criterion Games will continue to deliver the best possible service to their loyal players by planning to include new features free* of charge. These may include enhancements to early vehicles and events to make them more fun and accessible. More content is expected to be available directly through the new in-game Burnout Store, which is anticipated to launch in March. Players will also be kept up-to-date on all the latest news and developments through the new and improved in-game Criterion Games network.

Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box, rated E10+ by the ESRB, is available now for $19.99 on the PS3 and Xbox 360. The game is also available on the PlayStation Network for $19.99 or $29.99 for Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Bundle.

My World, My Way (NDS)

After being turned down by her fated love, Princess Elise is determined to cast off her dress and fineries in exchange for a suit of armor and a weapon to prove that she too can lead a life of excitement. As Elise, the lands you explore are yours to transform as you see fit. If the bitter sting of rejection wasn't enough to stop you, how can a bunch of unruly monsters? It's your world, your way, and that's that!

Elise is a beautiful princess who has been given everything she's ever wanted. Upon turning 15, she realizes there's only one thing in the world she lacks - a handsome boyfriend. She sets out to remedy this by asking her father to hold a ball in her honor, to which every prince from every kingdom is invited to come and try their hand at wooing her. However, only one young man catches Elise's eye, and, as it turns out, he is no prince, but an adventurer. Knowing that fate itself has ordained him as her true love, she confesses her desire to share in his exciting life... Only to be flat out rejected. He tells her, "If it is truly your desire is to be with an adventurer such as me, I would ask you first to do something with that long hair. Cast aside that frilly dress, and don a suit of armor. Gain some experience in battle, and when you have matured, we shall meet again. Until then, I bid you farewell."

And so, much to the Kingdom's shock and dismay, Elise, the clueless princess, sets out on her adventure! It's her world, her way, and as long as she can help the weak, slay the monsters, and win enough fame, she'll get her happily ever after!

Key Features

  • Your world, your way - Alter the landscape to get your way! Different terrain options will open up different opportunities for new enemies and items, and give you power over your adventure.
  • Pout your way to victory - Pouting is power, and developing your selfishness is key to getting the Pout Points that will give you options to force the world to behave.
  • Not your brother's RPG - Delight in the off-the-wall journey of a spoiled princess whose selfishness fuels her ability to successfully become an adventurer.

My World, My Way, rated "E" for Everyone, is now available in select stores across North America with an MSRP of $29.99.

3 on 3 NHL Arcade (PSN)

3 on 3 NHL Arcade is a no rules, fast paced, hockey experience that gamers of all types can enjoy.

From the exaggerated player-looks of 40 of the NHL's top stars to game changing power-ups, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade is a light-hearted hockey game that appeals to everyone. With no rules to hinder the action, you can deliver devastating checks that send your opponent over the boards, or check the goalie if he skates out of the crease to play the puck. Feel like you need to turn the tide? Grab one of eight power-ups to change the momentum of a game and fly down the ice with a super-speed skater to beat a mini-goalie with a trick move for that highlight reel finish.

With two control schemes to choose from, players can pick between button controls that allow gamers of all skill levels to pass, shoot, hit and use the all-new trick moves with ease, or the more advanced Skill Stick controls from NHL 09. In addition to standard ranked matches, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade allows the ability for three players on one console to play three other players on another console anywhere in the world*. With fast paced action, crushing hits and loads of room to experiment, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade will have gamers from all walks of life excited about hockey.

3 on 3 NHL Arcade, rated E for Everyone, is now available worldwide on the PlayStation Network for $9.99, and will be available on Xbox Live Arcade, for 800 MS Points, on Feb. 11, 2009.

Rise Of The Argonauts (PS3/X360/PC) - Europe

Rise of the Argonauts immerses players in a gladiatorial adventure set in a wondrously imagined vision of ancient Greece. Taking the role of Jason, a hero and weapons master, players will battle alongside Hercules, Achilles, Atalanta and other Argonauts as they engage in brutal combat and enchanting dialogue against formidable beasts and enemies, in a vast world alive with fickle gods, jaw-dropping panoramas, deep exploration and epic quests. The search for the Golden Fleece is not only one of exploration, but of transformation: from warrior king to exalted hero touched by the gods.

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