Prison Break: The Conspiracy (XBOX360)

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Prison Break: The Conspiracy

• Deep Silver
• ZootFly
• Adventure
• Release: Apr 1, 2010 »
• ESRB: Teen

Prison Break: The Conspiracy is an action-adventure video game based on the first season of the Fox television series Prison Break, released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

It was released on March 19, 2010 in Germany, March 26, 2010 in the United Kingdom and Europe, and March 30, 2010 in North America. The game had been in development for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for release in February 2009, but was canceled when Brash Entertainment closed down. However, ZootFly continued the development and self-funded the project for 13 months. Once the game was polished and nearly finished, it was picked up by new publisher Deep Silver

Prison life is difficult to emulate within the realm of video games. Because you always have the choice to turn off a torturous game and move on to something more fulfilling, the feeling of being locked away in a suffocating cell with no hope for freedom is hard to accurately convey through digital media. However, Prison Break: The Conspiracy does an admirable job of making every moment within its world mimic the utter hopelessness one must feel when trapped behind bars. This claustrophobic reenactment of the now-defunct television series never even reaches the level of tolerable. There's no reprieve from the boring fist fights and tedious stealth missions that constantly assault you throughout these eight-hours of grueling monotony. The story may appeal to fans of the series who long to interact with virtual representations of their favorite characters, but even the most ardent Prison Break fanatic should stay far away from The Conspiracy.

The Conspiracy cannot even give fans of the show the pleasure of controlling one of their favorite characters from the television series. Instead, you assume the role of Tom Paxton, a character created just for this game. Although he appears to be an ordinary prisoner--one convicted of first-degree murder--he is really a covert agent working for The Company. Your job is to do some sleuthing around the big house to figure out why Michael Scofield is really behind bars and ensure that his brother, Lincoln Borrows, goes through with his electric-chair execution. The various alliances and under-the-table dealings you must engage in may pique the interest of those who are intrigued by the shady lives of convicts, but the abrasive voice acting and stilted animations make it difficult for the uninitiated to be pulled into the layers of underhanded partnerships.

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Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

• Disney Interactive Studios
• Etranges Libellule
• Action
• Release: Mar 2, 2010
• ESRB: Everyone 10+

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Ever had one of those days when you fall down a hole and wake up in a small room surrounded by talking animals? Having been through a similar experience 10 years ago in American McGee's Alice, you'd perhaps imagine that young Alice would have learned what happens when you quaff strange green liquids. And yet, here she is, chewing the fat with talking animals like she's just bumped into some old pals on the way to the shops. It's those talking animals that you play as in this action adventure as you explore Underland, solve some engaging puzzles, and do battle with both undemanding enemies and an uncooperative camera.

The game renders the animal characters in some style, but the contrast with their human counterparts is jarring.

Based on Tim Burton's recently released movie adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll novel, the game has such moments of unhinged irreverence that come thick and fast, but falling down a rabbit hole is the least of Alice's worries. Defenceless and seemingly hapless in her ability to remain an appropriate size for any length of time, she has to somehow fend off the Red Queen's army, as well as her slavering Jabberwocky, to avoid capture. But with the aid of an eccentric bunch of anthropomorphic allies with special skills, she goes off in search of the deadly Vorpal Sword to put a stop to the queen's nefarious plans once and for all. Your role in the game is of protector and chaperone of Alice, switching between characters to solve puzzles or swat away enemies along your journey. Initially accompanied through the vibrant fantasyland by McTwisp, the time-slowing rabbit, and Mallymkun, the sword-fighting dormouse, your animal collective eventually expands to a four-strong party. This party ends up including the optical illusion specialist, the Mad Hatter, and the master of invisibility, the Cheshire Cat.Ever had one of those days when you fall down a hole and wake up in a small room surrounded by talking animals? Having been through a similar experience 10 years ago in American McGee's Alice, you'd perhaps imagine that young Alice would have learned what happens when you quaff strange green liquids. And yet, here she is, chewing the fat with talking animals like she's just bumped into some old pals on the way to the shops. It's those talking animals that you play as in this action adventure as you explore Underland, solve some engaging puzzles, and do battle with both undemanding enemies and an uncooperative camera.

The game renders the animal characters in some style, but the contrast with their human counterparts is jarring.

Based on Tim Burton's recently released movie adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll novel, the game has such moments of unhinged irreverence that come thick and fast, but falling down a rabbit hole is the least of Alice's worries. Defenceless and seemingly hapless in her ability to remain an appropriate size for any length of time, she has to somehow fend off the Red Queen's army, as well as her slavering Jabberwocky, to avoid capture. But with the aid of an eccentric bunch of anthropomorphic allies with special skills, she goes off in search of the deadly Vorpal Sword to put a stop to the queen's nefarious plans once and for all. Your role in the game is of protector and chaperone of Alice, switching between characters to solve puzzles or swat away enemies along your journey. Initially accompanied through the vibrant fantasyland by McTwisp, the time-slowing rabbit, and Mallymkun, the sword-fighting dormouse, your animal collective eventually expands to a four-strong party. This party ends up including the optical illusion specialist, the Mad Hatter, and the master of invisibility, the Cheshire Cat.

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Judie no Atelier: Guramnat no Renkinjutsu - Toraware no Morito (PSP)

Judie is an alchemist who had been tasked with the creation of the Dragon's Hourglass, an object that has the ability to stop time. Unfortunately, during its creation, a single strand of her hair somehow fell into her cauldron. This results in her being engulfed in a bright light and transported two hundred years into the future. Now, far away from everyone and everything that she's known, Judie must use her knowledge of alchemy to make a living while gathering the materials that she needs to build another Dragon's Hourglass so that she can get back to her own time.

Judie no Atelier: Guramnat no Renkinjutsu - Toraware no Morito is a remake of the forthAtelier game in the series. The 2002 PS2 original gave players the ability to travel between different cities to collect various items and compounds, allowing for the adventure elements that would become a staple of the series moving forward. Along with improved graphics and a new wide-screen presentation, this update adds larger dungeons as well as a new character to the mix.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4

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Official logo.
Developer(s)	Dimps, Sonic Team (co-developer)
Publisher(s)	Sega
Composer(s)	Jun Senoue
Native resolution	1080p (PS3, 360) 480p (Wii)[1]
Platform(s)	PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, WiiWare[2]
Release date(s)	Episode 1: Summer 2010
Genre(s)	Platformer
Mode(s)	Single player
Rating(s)	ESRB: E[3] OFLC: G[4]
Media	Digital download
Input methods	Gamepad

There are few gaming franchises that are as polarizing as Sonic the Hedgehog. On one side, you have fans that are fiercely devoted to the Sonic of old--the fast-paced, side-scrolling games that were immensely popular on the Sega Genesis. On the other side, there are equally devoted fans of Sonic's most recent 3D outings. Somewhere in the middle exists a horrible no-man's-land where the two sides of fans continually clash over what the franchise is doing right and what it's doing wrong. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I seemingly functions as a compromise between the two legions of fans--perhaps leaning a bit more toward old-school Sonic fans. It has the classic gameplay of the original Sonic the Hedgehog games, but its portrayal of Sonic himself falls more in line with the recent 3D games.

Gameplay

Gameplay screenshot of Sonic the Hedgehog 4, of the "Splash Hill Zone".

The game will be a two-dimensional side-scrolling platformer reminiscent of the original Sonic games with an emphasis on speed. Players will control only Sonic the Hedgehog, using control mechanics such as the original spin dash and power-ups including Speed Shoes, alongside moves such as the homing attack seen in the 3D entries in the series. Players will be able to use the online leaderboards to compare their fastest times and high scores. Certain parts of the game, such as Special Stages based on the original Sonic the Hedgehog's bonus areas, require player to tilt the playing field in order to affect gravity. This is done via motion controls on the PS3 and Wii versions, whilst the Xbox 360 version uses standard controls.

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How to Train Your Dragon

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Publisher: Activision Inc.

Developer: Griptonite Games

Category: Action

Release Dates

N Amer - 03/23/2010

Based on the upcoming film from DreamWorks Animation, the How to Train Your Dragon™ video game launches gamers into a third-person action-adventure as a Viking hero where they must embark upon an epic quest to become the ultimate dragon trainer. Gamers can play as characters “Hiccup” or Astrid” on the vast Island of Berk, which features expanded locales from the film including Vikings’ Village, Wild Zone, Training Zone and Fight Arena. In this truly larger-than-life adventure, players will train dragons, explore environments and battle in prestigious dragon tournaments as they battle for Viking victory. Plus, gamers can become the Dragon hero of their living room as they square-off with friends and family in endless head-to-head multi-player combat.

• Create Your Very Own Dragon – The “Create Your Dragon” feature allows players to customize six different types of dragons, providing virtually unending combinations of ways to modify your dragon’s appearance.
• Train your Dragon for Battle – “Level Up” your dragon’s speed, power, fire and other abilities through intense training to face the critical Viking challenge of becoming the ultimate dragon trainer. Then use your arsenal of trained dragons to battle friends in a variety of unique environments.
• Pick up Where the Movie Left Off – Players enjoy an all-new post-movie adventure as they jump into battle as their favorite characters. Explore the picturesque Island of Berk as Hiccup or Astrid in Adventure Mode or experience fierce battle action in Arena Mode as you fight for your crown as ultimate dragon warrior.
• Head-to-Head Multiplayer Mode – Arcade mode allows friends to select their dream team of four individually customized dragons or dragons chosen from the arcade roster, then jump in and battle against each other. In addition to Astrid and Hiccup, additional characters are playable in Multiplayer Mode including Tuffnut T., Ruffnut T., Fishlegs, and Snotlout.
• Mini-Games – Mini games include Ice Sculpting, Looping Race, Flying Sheppard, Memory Torch, and Puzzle Dragon. Excelling in Mini-Games earns players experience points toward leveling up your dragon, winning gold and other items to help care for dragons

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MotoGP 09/10 (PS3, XBOX360)

Publisher: Capcom Entertainment

Developer: Monumental Games

Category: Sports

Release Dates

N Amer - 03/23/2010

Also available on:
• PS3

MotoGP 09/10 takes the series in an exciting new direction rewarding players for their racing style and skill on the track. Gamers will get all the riders, tracks and teams from the official 2009 MotoGP season AND free downloadable content from the 2010 season as it unfolds. The free update means gamers will be able to play the most up to date MotoGP season content earlier than ever before.

MotoGP 09/10 will feature an all new ‘Arcade’ mode where players must complete different race challenges before the time runs out. Time bonuses will be awarded for those who take risks on the track but losing concentration will mean you face time being deducted making this an exciting gameplay addition for racing game fans. Run out of time and your chances of living the MotoGP dream will be over.

Complementing Arcade mode is the introduction of a fully realised ‘Career’ mode which provides an expansion to the MotoGP experience. Players take control of their MotoGP championship both on and off the track competing in the races and managing their team as they try to build their career as a racing pro.

Gamers can compete in a full championship season across all three MotoGP bike classes and pit their skills against players around the globe with the robust online mode.

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GTI Club Supermini Festa (PSP)

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Publisher: Konami

Category: Driving

Release Dates

N Amer - 02/25/2010

Featuring 16 fully customizable cars, GTI Club Supermini Festa! Has a variety of courses staged in five different countries including Japan, France, United Kingdom, Italy and the United States. Each stage includes a number of bends, twists and secret routes that players can discover as they race. The action doesn't stop there, the game also includes multi-player modes that support up to 4 players, including "Bombtag", a time-attack mode that enables players to avoid being tagged with a bomb before it blows up, and "Tomato Frenzy", which arms players with tomatoes to shoot at targets while they race. Online battle modes are also available via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection on Wii and via ad-hoc party for PSP.

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