Assassins Creed 2
The sequel to the critically acclaimed Assassin's Creed has you taking the role of Ezio Auditore da Firenze (say that three times fast) in a stunningly rendered Renaissance-era Italy utilizing various weapons and tools created by Leonardo da Vinci. Link
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Mario is back to his 2D side-scrolling roots in New Super Mario Bros. Wii which should provide for incredible fun and maddening frustration with the chaotic, simulatenous 4-Player mode which allows you to either help or destroy your fellow players.
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Nintendo DSi XL
Looks like Nintendo is taking a page out of Apple's iPod playbook by releasing a new and refreshed model just a year later. The big killer feature of the new Nintendo DSi LL is the larger 4.2 inch screens which is almost a 100% increase in screen size over the original DSi. Other than that the features are virtually the same with the exception of the two built-in brain age games and a dictionary application. Link
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DJ Hero
Those of you waiting for Xylophone Hero are going to have to wait a bit longer because DJ Hero will be taking the reigns as the next evolution in the popular rhythm-based series. DJ Hero will feature 102 songs from every just about every genre and will include tracks and mixes from artists and DJs like Daft Punk, DJ AM, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, and Afrika Bambaataa. A "Renegade Edition" of DJ Hero will also be available which will include a special bonus disc featuring tracks from Eminem and Jay-Z. Link: $120-$200
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Brutal Legend
Designed by legendary gaming veteran Tim Schafer, Brutal Legend follows the story of roadie, Eddie Riggs (voiced by Jack Black), as he battles his way through a demon-riddled world armed with a battle axe and a mystical flying V. The style of the game was inspired by all things Metal, from the sound track which features a who's who of metal all stars and the art style which takes its inspiration from heavy metal album covers. Link
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Need for Speed: Shift
EA wasn't about to let Forza and Gran Turismo have all the fun, they're taking their Need for Speed Franchise right into their territory with Need for Speed: Shift. Mostly known for its arcade-style feel, the new Need for Speed is a true driving sim with realistic physics, crashes, and deep levels of customization options. The game will have a total of 70 cars such as the Zonda F and the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR and real-world tracks like Willow Springs, Laguna Seca, and much more. Link: $60
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PS3 Slim
The hefty PS3 is going on a pretty substantial diet this September. The new PS3 gets cut down to a trimmer size with a body that is 33% lighter and 36% smaller. All the features from the original PS3 model will be carried over and it will include a 120GB hard drive. It will also feature a Bravia Sync option that lets you operate the system with your Sony Bravia TV remote. Link: $300
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Batman Arkham Asylum
Much like what Batman Begins did for comic book movies, many are hoping Arkham Asylum accomplishes a similar feat for comic book-based video games. The title is based on an original story by Paul Dini who wrote the amazing Batman: The Animated Series. The game takes place in the infamous Gotham facility where Batman must take on his rogue's gallery of villains in a beat em up style format and a Metal Gear-style stealth mechanic. Available on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Link: $60
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Wii Sports Resort
We don't know about you but we've pretty much burned out every last drip of fun there is to be had out of Wii Sports. Thankfully, Nintendo is about to release the inevitable sequel, Wii Sports Resort. Wii Sports Resort features 12 new sports and activities such as Jet Skiing, Basketball, Archery, and Sword Play. Most interestingly is the use of the new Motion Plus accessory that adds a deeper level of accuracy and realistic tracking of the player's movements. Link: $50
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Project Natal for Xbox 360
Uh oh. Microsoft dropped a pretty significant bombshell today and we can't help but wonder if Nintendo is rethinking their Wii strategy at this very moment. Codenamed Project Natal, the device is a camera that captures motion data in real time and recognizes both faces and voices. Rather than picking up a controller the camera tracks your whole body whether you're kicking a soccer ball, painting a canvas, or simply navigating through a list of movies without ever pressing a button or wiggling a controller. Link
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