This week’s releases include a new Marvel movie game from Sonic creator SEGA, the third part in the western series Call of Juarez, mini-games with mini people with The Smurfs and some more tracks to sweat to with Just Dance Summer Party.
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Captain America: Super Soldier (Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)
Wield the Shield of the World’s First Super-Soldier.
Become Captain America™, the ultimate Super-Soldier, as you face the Red Skull’s army in this gripping original third-person action adventure set in the darkest days of World War II. Wield Captain America’s legendary shield to take out enemies at a distance, interact with your environment, and deflect incoming fire back at foes as you traverse Hydra’s massive castle to save the world from Cap’s villainous archenemies.
Get ready to hurl yourself shield-first into the fray—create your own superhuman feats with the superior force of the world’s first Super-Soldier at your fingertips.
Features:
Play as Captain America
Battle enemies bent on world domination in a unique World War II setting, using your Super-Soldier abilities to infiltrate a castle overrun by the forces of Hydra and destroy the forces of evil.
Wield Cap’s Legendary Shield
Your shield delivers a variety of punishing missile attacks, as well as tough defense. Take out groups of enemies, block attacks, destroy objects, interact with surroundings, and reflect fire back at foes.
Devastating Open Combat
Move freely through the castle battlefield with acrobatic precision as you take down multiple enemies with punches, kicks, shield throws, and powerful combos. Take control of a turret or grab a soldier from behind and use his weapons against him.
Platforming with Purpose
Use Cap’s impressive athletic abilities to overcome environmental challenges by scaling walls, climbing, and performing spectacular leaps and vaults. Master timing-based controls to execute advanced moves and discover multiple mission paths.
Stirring Original Storyline
Play a compelling original story by renowned Marvel scribe Christos Gage set in the movie universe but created specifically to bring extra depth to gameplay. Interactive and scripted cinematic moments immerse you in film-like action sequences.
Legendary Comic Book Super Hero
Created by the famed team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Captain America has starred in over 200 million comic books that have been sold in 75 countries, and the Sentinel of Liberty is a key member of the Avengers alongside comic book icons The Hulk™, Iron Man™, and Thor™. Captain America: Super Soldier represents Cap’s first standalone console game adventure.
Source: SEGA
Call of Juarez: The Cartel (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)
Welcome to the New Wild West
When a Mexican drug cartel bombs a US law enforcement agency, a US task force begins a blood-soaked quest for justice. Play as Ben McCall, a brutal LAPD cop and descendant of Ray McCall; Eddie Guerra, a DEA agent with a chronic gambling habit; or Kim Evans, a gang-affiliated street kid turned FBI agent. Who you choose determines how the unforgettable story unfolds.
As you fight to dismantle the Cartel and unravel the mystery of the bombing, you’ll embark on an epic, bloody road trip from the streets of Los Angeles to Ciudad Juarez. Experience the lawlessness of today’s Wild West as you hunt down the Cartel before the violence escalates north of the border.
- Gripping, cinematic story with unforgettable characters.
- Play through the entire campaign with two friends online in three-player cooperative mode.
- Huge selection of weapons, including pistols, machine guns, sniper rifles, anti-air weapons and more.
- Wide variety of maps and missions, including raids, witness protection, interrogation, undercover missions, shooting in a crowd, car chases and more.
- Addictive multiplayer modes, including an unrevealed new mode, as well as classic modes like Team Death Match. As you play, your character will evolve, unlocking weapons and gear.
Source: UbiSoft
The Smurfs (Nintendo DS)
In the Smurfs DS you get to play a series of fun an educational mini-games and read-along stories about the Smurfs as they prepare for the Blue Moon festival in their village and are disrupted by Gargamel. The Smurf’s game and story is based on Sony & Columbia Pictures’ upcoming hybrid live-action/CGI blockbuster movie releasing August 3, 2011.
KEY FEATURES
Play Fun Mini-Games – Cake decoration, Smurf symphony, find the Smurf & Smurfette’s dress up!
Collect Figurines of Your Favorite Characters – Earn a figurine after you’ve overcome the challenges in each mini-game.
Read Along Stories – By interacting with the Story and selecting different items in the game to change the outcome of the story.
Source: UbiSoft
Just Dance Summer Party (Nintendo Wii)
Beat the Heat with Just Dance Summer Party! Millions of families across the country are dancing and craving more!
Stoke the fire this summer with Just Dance Summer Party, a limited edition with over 20 new tracks, including hit songs from Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Estelle featuring Kanye West. Just Dance Summer Party is the answer to Just Dance 2 fans who don’t have the capability to download content.
Features:
More Dance Hits: Just Dance to over 20 all-new tracks from the 80’s, 90’s, and today!
Get Beach Ready with Exercise in Disguise: Stay motivated with a mix of high energy dance beats, smooth R&B, salsa, and more to create the perfect summer workout
Dance Battles: Create your own dance crew and compete against others in a true dance off!
Dance Party: The party never stops in this mode as the music plays continuously.
Just Sweat: A workout in disguise, Just Dance 2 keeps you motivated as you burn off calories! While dancing, turn on the Just Dance Sweat Meter and watch those calories burn off as you meet your set daily or weekly objectives!
Source: UbiSoft
