Contra: Shattered Soldier

Successfully reinventing a classic 2D action game in 3D, Contra: Shattered Soldier preserves the series’ signature gameplay style to deliver all of the frenzied action and challenging bosses that Contra is known for. The game’s celebrated side-scrolling intensity come to life with dazzling 3D visuals and massive, screen-filling boss characters designed to keep players on their toes. In the game’s seven levels, players take on a host of human, alien and mechanized enemies with three primary weapons; the machine gun, the mine gun and the flamethrower (each of which also features an alternate fire resulting in a total of six weapons). When the action gets too intense, players can opt to take on the enemy with a friend in the cooperative 2-player simultaneous mode.

Contra: Shattered Soldier is rated T for Teen and is available at an MSRP of $49.99.

Suikoden III

Suikoden III brings Konami’s renowned RPG series to the PlayStation® 2 for the first time. Beginning 15 years after the events of Suikoden II, the adventure resumes when three unlikely allies, Hugo (son of the leader of the Kayara clan), Chris (a virtuous knight of Zexen) and Geddoe (a Harmonian unit commander) must work together to uncover the 108 Stars of Destiny and destroy the force that has been wreaking havoc throughout the land.

Utilizing a break-through feature known as the Trinity Sight System, Suikoden III players have the ability to see the game unfold from the perspective of each of the three main characters. Lush 3D anime-style graphics and a sweeping soundtrack further enrich the experience of the game.

Suikoden III is rated T for Teen and is available at an MSRP of $49.99.