New Releases This Week

Nintendo DS
Freedom Wings

Release Date: 8/8/2006
Genre: Civilian Flight Simulation
Developer: Taito Corporation
Publisher: Natsume
Mode:1-4 Players
ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+: Mild Violence
Price: $19.99
It’s time to take the skies! The government has had enough and has assembled the world’s top pilots (including you) to take down the sky pirates. Fly your plane and shoot enemies down with the various lock-on settings by using the touch screen. An assortment of aircraft exist with upgradeable parts and weapons. The single player mode features missions and sub-missions while the multiplayer mode is focused on a free-for-all battle.
Game Boy Advance
Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation

Release Date: 8/8/2006
Genre: Turn-based Strategy
Developer: Banpresto
Publisher: Altus
Mode: 1 Player
ESRB Rating: Teen: Alcohol Reference, Language, Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
Price: $29.99
Click here for Nintendojo’s official preview.
Originally launched in Japan in 2002, the anime-based game finally lands on shore in North America. Players will play through a turn-based strategy that looks to rival the Fire Emblem series using gigantic robots equipped with an arsenal of weapons. The deep storyline and character presentation immerse the player in this new world.
Games Explosion!

Release Date: 8/7/2006
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: THQ
Publisher: THQ
Mode: 1 Player
ESRB Rating: Everyone: Simulated Gambling
Price: $19.99
Games Explosion! features 16 classic games including: Sudoku, Tic-Tac-Toe, Checkers, Backgammon, Pipe Master, Ice Jumper, Space Shooter, Bubble Up!, Blackjack, Solitaire, Bowling and Darts!
VeggieTales: LarryBoy and the Bad Apple

Release Date: 8/8/2006
Genre: Movie 3D Platformer
Developer: DC Studios
Publisher: Crave
Mode: 1 Player
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Price: $19.99
Help LarryBoy, the caped cucumber crusader, try to stop the Bad Apple from tempting the citizens of Bumblyburg. This game is directed towards kids with an emphasis on the moral theme of dealing with temptation and three difficulty levels so as to not provide a frustrating experience.
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots

Release Date: 8/8/2006
Genre: 2D Fighter
Developer: Jack of All Games
Publisher: DSI Games
Mode: 1 Player
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Price: $19.99
This game revolves around battling robots who must power up punches and attack the opponent in order to knock their block off, while maintaining defense and protecting their own block.

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