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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 30, 2010 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT

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:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package (Xbox 360)

Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package adds five adrenaline-pumping multiplayer arenas to the best-selling title ever on the Xbox 360.

The Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package can now be downloaded on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 for 1,200 Microsoft Points.  To celebrate its release, Infinity Ward will host a Double XP weekend for Xbox LIVE gamers from April 2 – 4. 

“Thanks to our community and fans around the world for their continuous feedback and dedication to Modern Warfare 2,” said Robert Bowling, Creative Strategist, Infinity Ward.   “The Stimulus Package introduces several all-new locations to the multiplayer, as well as a few of our favorite classics from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare® that can now be experienced in a completely unique new way thanks to the additional perks and gametypes Modern Warfare 2 has to offer. As a whole, this DLC package has something for everyone, so we’re excited to see all the new gameplay tactics this brings on Xbox LIVE!

After launching worldwide on November 10, 2009, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 quickly became a cultural phenomenon making history for the largest one-day entertainment opening ever on its way to topping $1 billion in retail sales by January according to internal estimates. 

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language.

Samurai Shodown Sen (Xbox 360)

Samurai Shodown Sen is the latest iteration of the legendary arcade weapons-based fighting series.

Samurai Shodown Sen reveals a society on the brink of collapse, as encroaching Western influences threaten to overrun the ancient, once-hidden culture of lords, serfs, and samurai. The rebirth of the classic series brings the arcade battles to your home console like never before with impressive 3D visuals, a huge roster of new and returning fighters, brutal finishing moves and online play and leaderboards via Xbox Live online entertainment network.

Developed by SNK PLAYMORE, Samurai Shodown Sen, rated M for Mature, is available now for the Xbox 360 for $49.99.

Cabela's Monster Buck Hunter (Wii)

The game brings a fast paced and fun arcade-style experience home for the entire family and comes packaged with the TOP SHOT hunting peripheral that revolutionized the genre.

In Cabela's Monster Buck Hunter, you can test your shooting skills in 12 expansive shooting galleries where you can bag loads of big game, small critters and flying birds with an ample supply of ammunition for non-stop hunting action. Take the TOP SHOT challenge with friends and family in 2- to 4-person turn based multiplayer games and use up to seven different power-ups to gain the advantage.  The game also features 96 heart pounding missions that start you at the most critical part of the hunt. Your journeys will take you across 24 states and provinces from the bone chilling Yukon to the scorching Sonoran Desert.  Hunt 36 species of trophy game including North America's most sought after Trophy Deer species.  

The TOP SHOT hunting peripheral for Wii ups the action even further.  Designed by Activision in collaboration with Cabela's, this Nintendo approved peripheral will bring a smile to any hunter. Just load the Wii Remote and Nunchuk and you're ready for adrenaline pumping, arcade style hunting action!

"The Cabela's franchise has been delivering new and innovative hunting game experiences for over 13 years and Cabela's Monster Buck Hunter continues that tradition" said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. "Designed for the TOP SHOT peripheral, Cabela's Monster Buck Hunter promises to deliver countless hours of hunting fun for everyone."

Cabela's Monster Buck Hunter is available with the TOP SHOT Peripheral for $49.99 on Wii.

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