Before the Covenant was defeated on Earth, before all humanity could be saved, an epic battle took place for Planet Reach that would change the course of history. Halo Reach, the first chapter chronicling the epic story of our survival is finally here. Join Noble Team on a crucial mission through our darkest hours to ensure the continuation of the human race. With the courage and sacrifice of a Spartan, it's up to you to make sure humanity's first stand is not our last.
Made exclusively for Xbox 360 by Bungie, Halo: Reach is available in Standard, Limited and Legendary Editions.
Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time! (NDS)
Explore, play and party with Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time!, as Nancy helps her favorite neighbor Mrs. DeVine prepare a marvelous tea party. As Nancy, players will stroll through Fancy Nancy’s world, collecting hidden tea sets, stickers and decorative items that they must eventually bring to the party. As they encounter obstacles, players choose one of six different ensembles, each of which grants Nancy a different special ability to use when collecting colorful beads (or fancies), or to unlock bonus materials. Letters that spell out Nancy’s favorite fancy words are also scattered throughout the game for players to discover and use to solve puzzles. Players will be able to take pictures of themselves or their friends using the DSi camera function and create fancy stickers to post in the Sticker Album, or insert their photos into the game and become a guest at Mrs. DeVine’s tea party.
Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time! is rated E for everyone and is available on Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS systems at the suggested retail price of $29.99.
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole - The Videogame (NDS/PS3/X360)
In Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole - The Videogame, players take on the role of a young owl eager to earn the right to be called a Guardian, a sworn protector of the owl kingdoms. Armed with steely battle-claws, kids can take the fight against evil to the air with in-flight melee combat never before experienced in a videogame. Set in the visually stunning world of Ga'Hoole, players can soar free above a vast and varied world, with locations both adapted directly from the film and pulled from the lore of the book series.
Based on the film directed by Zack Snyder and the bestselling book series Guardians of Ga'Hoole by author Kathryn Lasky, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole - The Videogame allows kids of varying skill levels to customize and control their owl on a thrilling journey across mythic terrains. Younger players can easily master flying with the easy pick-up-and-play controls, while older players will enjoy the deeper combat systems that allow for advanced fighting combos and battle techniques.
Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole - The Videogame, was developed for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii by Krome Studios and for Nintendo DS by Tantalus Media. The game is rated E10+ and available at major retailers on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii for $49.99 and Nintendo DS for $29.99.
The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (NDS/Wii/PSP/PS2/PS3)
The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest empowers parents and families to become the legendary Aragorn and embark upon his most valiant battles from The Lord of the Rings literary trilogy and films. Wielding a sword, shield, bow or spear, players journey through a colorful rendition of Middle-earth and take down enemies in an action-packed adventure.
"For the first time, players can become the heroes from J.R.R. Tolkien's world using the PlayStation Move motion controller or the Wii as they wield Aragorn's sword and Gandalf's staff in well-known scenes from The Lord of the Rings," said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
Actors Sean Astin and John Rhys-Davies reprise their The Lord of the Rings film roles as the voices of Samwise Gamgee, who narrates the game, and Gimli. Both the PlayStation 3 system and Wii versions include two-player co-op gameplay featuring Gandalf so kids, families and friends can work together in the heart of the action.
The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS3 is rated "T" for Teen and available for $59.99. The Wii version is rated "T" for Teen and available for $49.99. The Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 system and PSP system are rated "E10+" for Everyone 10 and older and available for $29.99.
Phineas and Ferb: Ride Again (NDS)
In Phineas and Ferb: Ride Again players construct wild rides, spanning skateboards, spaceships, mine carts and surfboards. They also participate in a variety of mini-games to build and upgrade new gadgets and rides which play a prominent role in aiding Phineas and Ferb on their adventures. Phineas uses special gadgets including a jet pack, a skateboard and a fishing rod, while Ferb has a super tractor beam and drill, all of which can be upgraded. Agent P engages in fantastic action sequences, such as the boss battles against Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
Ensuring a fresh and fun experience, Phineas and Ferb: Ride Again features four new show inspired worlds. Fans will recognize themes from familiar episodes including "At the Car Wash," "Gaming the System" and more. Players can also gather hidden collectibles around each world.
Interaction with familiar characters from the hit TV show also plays a part, including Baljeet, Buford, Isabella and Candace. Candace will also be around with new "You're So Busted" mini-games where the boys use trampolines, turtles and sinking logs to get away from her.
Phineas and Ferb: Ride Again takes full advantage of the various DS capabilities. Players can compete and play with their friends and share four cool rides via DS download play and through Ad hoc multiplayer. In addition, the game features a Nintendo DSi specific camera controlled mini-game.
Phineas and Ferb: Ride Again is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and available at a suggested retail price of $29.99.
Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp (NDS/Wii/PS2)
For the first time, kids can switch between any one of their favorite Mystery, Inc. characters at any time in the new action-adventure video game releasing in conjunction with Warner Home Video's animated Scooby-Doo original movie Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare.
Kids can travel beyond the swamp and into other haunted locales to solve strange mysteries, unlock fun costume pieces as well as collect Scooby Snacks to buy character accessories and clothing. In the team spirit of Mystery, Inc., players won't have to face challenges alone. Friends and families can take on the role of Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Velma or Fred at any time using drop-in, drop-out two-player co-op.
Inside every package of Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp is a special Zoinks Points code, which is redeemable online for exclusive Scooby-Doo digital content.
Developed by Torus Games, Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp is rated "E10+" for Everyone 10 and older. It's available on the Wii for $39.99 and Nintendo DS for $29.99
Swords transports players through time and space to battle eight highly skilled opponents, including the celebrated Sir Lancelot of the Round Table, Razor — a Jumandi hunter droid capable of unbelievable acrobatic moves and the vicious Viking chieftain Armin. After each victory, players are rewarded with an upgraded sword that offers unique capabilities — like poison, fire and extra damage blades — designed to prepare them for their next foe.
Players begin their quest in the training dojo where Sensei Musashi helps them develop skills and master combo attacks to defeat even the most challenging fighters. Players can continue to develop their skills in between fights with additional drills involving carving, sparring, blocking and even battling a horde of zombies. Swords also lets players train together with a friend or go head-to-head in the arena to determine the ultimate blade master.
Developed by Panic Button, Swords for Wii is rated T and carries a suggested retail price of $29.99.
Based on the iconic film, Top Gun is a free-flying air combat expanding the legend of Maverick, Iceman and the rest of the Top Gun flyers through new combat scenarios and dialogue written by the film's screenwriter, Jack Epps, Jr.
Along with Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) Goose, players take the role of Maverick as they take on the best of the best at the Top Gun Academy. Upon graduation, gamers take to the skies over the Indian Ocean to go up against the Soviets in large-scale dogfight battles. Top Gun includes five online multiplayer modes, allowing up to 12 players to battle it out.
While learning the ropes at the Academy and progressing toward active duty, players will team up with seasoned pilots to take down enemy planes over the Indian Ocean in the game's Campaign Mode. For an added challenge, Top Gun fans will have the task of facing the top Soviet ace pilot while managing the tumultuous new wingman relationship between Iceman and Maverick.
Aside from some fantastic flying, players can soar into two single-player and five multiplayer modes. Top Gun also adds the Horde Mode, where players must defeat endless amounts of challenging enemies while showing off their flying prowess against increasingly difficult odds. Whether enlisting in the US Navy or joining their Soviet comrades, players get to feel the rush of multiple head-to-head online multiplayer modes for up to 11 live opponents. Top Gun also features a total of six completely unique planes, starting with the US Navy's F-14 and unlocking five more: the F-16, F/A-18, and the enemy's MiG-29, MiG-31 and Su-27.
Top Gun was developed by doublesix, rated T by the ESRB, and is now available to download on Windows PC via Steam for $9.99.
Friends and family will be squirming in their seats as they answer some of the game's silliest and most provocative questions in the new Truth or Lies video game. Up to eight players can join in on this party game, as they offer up answers to more than 3,000 questions. Utilizing a proprietary voice calibration system that works in conjunction with either the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone or USB microphone, Truth or Lies measures stress levels in a player's voice to reveal the honesty of their answers. Additionally, the Hot Seat mode will allow players to put other players on the spot and ask them any question that comes to mind. The gameplay will lead to revealing and hilarious situations among friends and family.
This "truth or dare" style multiplayer party game is rated T for teen and is available for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3) and $29.99 (Wii). Truth or Lies will also be available throughout parts of Europe and Asia in the coming months.