Electronic Arts today announced that Madden NFL '09, the latest edition of the best-selling football game franchise, will ship to retailers on August 12 for every platform under the sun, including the Xbox 360, PS2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PSP.
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A release date has been confirmed in the US for intriguing Nintendo-published title, Master of Illusion. The game, which has you playing as a magician's assistant, comes complete with a deck of marked cards and is launching on the other side of the Atlantic on November 26th.
It's another packed new game release week. There is something to select from for every gaming system. Many PlayStation 3 gamers will find their hours going into Uncharted 2. It has already been rated as one of this year's best games. Double Fine Productions is delivering their Brutal Legend game this week for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers. Both of the games will be available on the crack of October 13th, midnight, from GameStop's Midnight Launch opening event. Wii gamers, you have plenty to keep yourselves busy too. If you haven't picked up Wii Sports Resort yet, now's a great time to with the Limited Edition Wii Sports Resort Bundle. It includes two Wii MotionPlus controllers, instead of the usual one, saving your $10. A Boy and His Blob returns with a charming new art style. SEGA delivers the second Mario and Sonic competitive outing with Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. Also fitting for an October release is JU-ON: The Grudge, which is subtitled "The Haunted House Simulator." Star Wars fans, you have the first officially licensed Wii peripherals out, which include Lightsabers, a Blaster and the Darth Vader Wii Remote Sensor Bar Holder. See what's coming to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, Nintendo DS and PSP.
The schedule heralds the return of some old friends with a brand new instalment in the The Legend of Zelda series for Nintendo DS and a totally new take on the Super Mario Bros. games which sees the dawn of simultaneous multi-player action in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Uncharted 2, Legend of Zelda: Spirit tracks along with Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games are the big winners of the Gamescom 2009th A professional jury selected the game's best in their respective segments.
Gaming Union writes "Sega Europe have just confirmed the release date for Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games, which is currently scheduled for release on the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS."