The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity

411mania gives a rundown on this week's game releases. Highlights include The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity, DJ Max Fever, and Ninja Blade. The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity Despite still being in pre-alpha, the glimpse that I got of The Chase at last year's E3 was already looking pretty good. Unfortunately, more high-profile 2D platformers like Mega Man 9, Bionic Commando, and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia were getting most of the attention. So, it's understandable that this game was overlooked. DJ Max Fever What's surprising is that PM Studios decided not to follow in Konami's footsteps by bastardizing the series with crappy songs from 2nd-tier US bands that nobody has ever heard of. Granted, most of the people who pick this up will not have heard of any of its songs either, but one of the game's main strengths is its song selection, and changing what works would kill the series before it has a chance to plant its feet. Ninja Blade Ninja Blade is a 'Cinematic Action' game developed by the people who brought us the Otogi series It looks to be a cross between Ninja Gaiden, Shinobi, Heavenly Sword, God of War, and Onimusha.

This week's new videogame releases are lead by over the top anime action with Afro Samurai for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360. The action game has a distinct art style and is back by voice acting by Samuel L. Jackson. Enemy AI is affected by the beats from RZA of Wu-Tang Clan. Wii and DS gamers have Coraline, the game based on the upcoming stop-motion fantasy film by Henry Selick and Neil Gaiman's book. Coraline should appeal to younger gamers who like a bit of fantasy mixed with mini-games. If you want to scratch on the PSP, take on the portable turntables in DJ Max Fever. Check out week's new videogame releases.