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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2009 @ 10:34 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 ...

Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2010 (Wii/PS3/X360)

Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2010 is an incredible worldwide trophy-hunting adventure where shooting and survival skills are put to the ultimate test.

You play as outdoorsman Jack Wilde, who seeks global “Super Hunter” status as he travels across five continents seeking to bag the world’s largest trophies. These prized animals can only be reached by navigating treacherous terrain, including sheer cliffs, raging rivers and countless more perilous situations. Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2010 duplicates the controlled breathing, steady nerves and patience required for a well-placed shot, while placing hunters in rugged environments where they will face extreme danger. Brand new elements, such as rewards for successfully using cover to progress through missions and a VITALS system which helps players visualize the perfect shot, makes this the most evolved hunting game ever.

The Top Shot hunting peripheral for Wii ups the realism 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 into the Top Shot, and you’re ready for a heart-pounding action packed hunting adventure. Hone your skills with 13 arcade style shooting galleries, including 4–person multiplayer feature, included in the Wii version.

“Are you ready to achieve sportsman's immortality? If so, Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2010 is for you,” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. “It combines precision, guts, and technology with a groundbreaking Wii peripheral for the most thrilling hunting experience yet.”

Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2010 is out now for Wii (comes with Top Shot peripheral), X360, and PS3.

Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga (PSP)

The third entry in the popular Valhalla Knights series and previously only available for the PSP, Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga has been invigorated for the series introduction to a home console. Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga retains the Action RPG series' well-known customization and exploration options, while gameplay is boosted by a completely revamped graphics engine and new online multi-player capabilities. Featuring five basic job classes with additional advanced jobs to be unlocked as well as all battles taking place in real-time on the field map, Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga truly provides for a world of diverse battles and progressive storylines. 

Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga, rated T for Teen, carries a suggested retail price of $39.99.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2(PS3)

As super ninja Ryu Hayabusa, you roam the world and hunt down the Demon Statue that was stolen by the Black Spider Ninja Clan to prevent the resurrection of the evil Archfiend. From Tokyo to New York, follow Ryu as he encounters vicious enemies and acquires an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry along the way.
 
Game Features

  • New Playable Characters: Ninja Gaiden's Rachel, Ayane from the Dead or Alive series and Momiji from Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword appear as sexy new playable characters
  • Team Missions mode (Co-op): Two players can engage in online co-op play with voice chat in more than 30 different missions. View and record your play through "Ninja Cinema" and share your Cinema and Mission results via PlayStation Network
  • Chapter Challenge mode: Master your favorite chapter and compete against others for the top Karma points
  • Ninja Record: View your complete stats for every mode played, number of enemies defeated, drops and throws, combos, rescues, character usage rate and more
  • Rewards: Over 50 trophies to earn throughout the game and a dozen unlockable costumes. Weapons acquired can be leveled up to strengthen their power and gain new battle techniques.
  • Visual Diversity: Over 30 unique characters, 17 stages with a variety of environments, and a storyline which unfolds in 70 impressive cut-scenes
  • Variable AI: Contributing to the increased difficulty level, the gameplay differs each time you appear in a level as enemies engage in a variety of different actions as they assess the current situation
  • Gameplay Innovation: A finishing blow system can be used in battle to quickly defeat an enemy in one dynamic action

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2's Collector's Edition will be available exclusively from GameStop in North America, and includes the Official Soundtrack with over 30 tracks, and an 80-page book featuring:

  • A 30-page Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 prologue comic written and designed by Team NINJA.  The comic is a printed version of the in-game digital comic.
  • Mini-Strategy Guide:  A starter guide covering Ryu, Ayane, Momiji, and Rachel's weapons, ninpos, Story Mode basics, Team Missions and more
  • Art Gallery: A peek at various character concept artwork 
  • Commentary from Team NINJA producer Yosuke Hayashi and the team's lead artists
In addition, consumers who pre-ordered Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 at GameStop will receive an exclusive downloadable costume available through the PlayStation®Network.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, rated "M" for Mature, carries a suggested retail price of US $59.99 (Collector's Edition US $69.99).

Undead Knights(PSP)

Undead Knights is the first title from TECMO to be released on both a UMD for PSP and by digital download for the PSPgo system. The packaged good for PSP is in stores now, following a digital release in October.
 
Playing as the anti-hero, rage through the wrath of fearless enemies and build the nastiest and most profane army you can think of in this new-style invasion action game. Prepare to wash the mouth of your army with soap as they can't help but engage in zombie bashing dialogue over a raging metal soundtrack that helps your channel your inner anger. If you can deal with the gut-wrenching, Smack-talking, fluid-spitting, and limb amputating ways of your army, you can embark on your journey of vengeance to defeat the king.
 
Features

  • The Dark Hero Persona: This game atypically allows you to be the "evil" main character who serves as an anti-hero figure
  • Create a Zombie Army: Defeat as many enemies as you can to transform them into your own personal soldiers
  • Combo Attacks: Choose up to ten different combo attacks to fight your way through varied enemies ranging from animals to soldiers
  • Show Some Personality: Prepare to wash the mouth of your army with soap as they can't help but engage in zombie bashing dialogue
  • Head-Banging Madness: A raging metal soundtrack helps channel your inner anger
  • On a Mission: Get ready to face the king in the fifth mission for each of the four main areas
  • PSP Ad-Hoc Multiplayer: Challenge up to three other players in VS play or collaborate with them in co-op play

Undead Knights, rated "M" for Mature, carries a suggested retail price of US $39.99.

Tornado Outbreak(PS3/X360/PC)

Tornado Outbreak's revolutionary new game mechanic puts some of Earth's most powerful elements in players' hands as they try to defeat the evil Omegaton in an effort to save the world.  Gamers take control of a dynamic tornado as they tear through open environments, chewing up the landscape and spitting out everything in their path.  The more the player destroys, the bigger they will grow working against a variety of challenges - time based, collection and point - in the search for hidden elements and enemies from another world.  Tornado Outbreak provides expansive sandbox type gameplay and real time destruction allowing players to obliterate everything in the game. 

Tornado Outbreak delivers humor-filled missions and varying objectives, ranging from blustery mischief at a local trailer park to gale force feats in the middle of sprawling cityscapes. Diverse action-packed gameplay in high-definition levels provides both casual and hardcore gamers the ability to tear through towns in beautifully stylized action. Double the destructive power by playing co-operative multiplayer where two players drive through environments picking up and tossing everything standing in their way in an effort to do battle against Omegaton.

The items in a player's path range from the usual rusted tractors and rustic farms, to the strange and unexpected as they battle their way through increasingly complex and crowded areas around the world. Through large open worlds, users can take control of how objects are damaged and destroyed with the active destruction game mechanic.  For added replayability, players can complete multiple missions and destroy different objects within environments to maximize each level and earn extra points.

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