Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek (PC)
"The qualities that have historically made Nancy Drew such an icon for generations of women – smart, gutsy, and resourceful – are resonating anew with young women everywhere. That excitement culminates this month with the launch of our game and the theatrical release of Nancy Drew," said Megan Gaiser, President and CEO of Her Interactive. "We are excited to release Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek at such an opportune time, and do so with yet another intriguing interactive mystery game experience."
In the 16th installment of the award-winning adventure series, Nancy is sent to uncover a mystery in the Canadian Rockies where strange incidents that could have international repercussions have occurred. Chantal, the owner of the Icicle Creek lodge, requests Nancy's super sleuth abilities to help uncover the reasons behind a series of strange incidents as well as the significance of a mysterious lone wolf that appears at each incident. Nancy finds herself in the midst of her most intriguing adventure yet in Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek.
Players assume the role of Nancy and go undercover as the housekeeper and cook, to solve the mystery surrounding the lodge and peculiar wolf. While undercover, the player is faced with deciphering clues, snooping in rooms for hints about the guests, exploring the outdoors and avoiding avalanches. Nancy must also conquer a variety of outdoor activities that highlight the game's winter environments, including ice fishing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. Ultimately, players need to unravel the mystery and stop the sabotage before someone gets hurt.
Rated "E" for Everyone, Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek is now available for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 (PS2)
Ninja training and heated combat returns with the highly-anticipated sequel to the popular Naruto: Ultimate Ninja. In Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2, Naruto returns with relentless dedication towards becoming Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village. Fans will experience hours of intense combat with over 60 challenging missions to complete and the ability to play as one of over 30 popular ninja from the series, including Kakashi, Sasuke, Kisame, Itachi, and Tsunade.
Participate in the series' most pivotal moments such as Naruto's showdown against Gaara, or unlock an original storyline in Ultimate Road mode. Customize characters' strength, chakra, and special abilities to unleash powerful attacks during head-to-head battles, and sharpen fighting techniques in Iruka's Training mode. Players will be able to unlock new characters, movies, music, and more as they rise in ranks on their quest to become the ultimate ninja.
Developed by CyberConnect2, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 is available exclusively for the PlayStation 2, rated T for Teen by the ESRB and carries a suggested MSRP of $39.99.
PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient 2 (NDS)
In PQ2, players will calculate their intelligence by using the PQ scoring system based on the number of moves and the speed with which they complete more than 250 puzzles. Players will create their own puzzles and share them with friends utilizing the PSP system's infrastructure mode, as well as take their score online to measure their brain power against their friends, their country and even their gender!
"As the sequel to the best-selling brain game on the PSP system, PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient, PQ2 offers players new and enhanced features for even more intellectual achievement possibilities than before," said Alison Quirion, vice president of marketing, D3PA. "The options to choose the order puzzles are played in and obtain a preliminary PQ score in roughly 10 minutes, among other features, offer enhanced control and interaction within the game."
PQ2 uses a measuring system that was created under the guidance of Professor Masuo Koyasu of Kyoto University in Japan that determines players' 'Practical Intelligence Quotient' or PQ. Players will create their own puzzles and share them using the PSP system's infrastructure mode to upload puzzles or download new ones. Additionally, players can use the infrastructure mode to take their score online and measure their brain power among their friends, their country, their gender and even their blood type! A demo of the game can be shared with friends by utilizing the PSP system's gamesharing mode. PQ2 includes 10 unlockable puzzles for gamers.
PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient 2, rated "E" (Everyone), is available now in retail stores across North America for the suggested retail price of $29.95.
Time Ace (NDS)
Letting players travel through time to battle a horrible threat for world domination, Time Ace delivers fast-paced 3D action and multiplayer dogfighting in some of history's most exciting aircraft.
In Time Ace, players assume the role of Dr. Hugo Clock, a peace-loving scientist who has invented a time machine with the intention of preventing World War I from happening. Before he can act on his altruistic plan, the time machine is stolen by his meddling assistant, Klaus Scythe, who begins to unleash an assault on the world using powerful weaponry stolen from the future. As the only other person who knows of the time machine's existence, Dr. Clock must take to the skies and travel through time to put an end to Scythe's scheme once and for all.
Time Ace puts the history of combat aircraft at players' fingertips as they battle through nine unique periods of time to stop Scythe. From World War I biplanes to contemporary jet fighters and even the supersonic aircraft of the future, players will be able to customize their aircraft's firepower, speed and maneuverability as they blast through waves of enemies. The game's fully 3D environments allow for exploration and free-form completion of each stage's goals, encouraging players to look for secret power-ups and attack enemies from a variety of strategic vantage points.
In addition to the single player story mode, Time Ace lets players go head-to-head with multiplayer dogfighting and a variety of mini-games such as racing and obstacle courses. Up to four players can participate in each game type via a local wireless connection.
Time Ace has a suggested retail price of $29.99 and is rated "E10+" by the ESRB.