Video Game Releases This Week: Be a Witcher and a Detective

Posted By | On 16th, May. 2011

Looks like this will be a hot week for gamers with some major games releasing for every system. We have covered maximum number of platform releases including PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, DS and MAC.

So without any delays lets take a look what games are releasing from May 16th, 2011 to May 22nd, 2011.

Big Bass Arcade

Platforms: DS

Release dates: 16th May, 2011

About Big Bass Arcade

Big Bass Arcade puts the fun and excitement back into fishing games. Big John Games leverages 17 years of fishing game experience to bring you incredible fish behaviors, spectacular animations and second-to-none fish AI evident from the first cast, additionally, players have more game control than ever before! There are two control options to choose from (stylus or +Control Pad) for casting, reeling, and controlling the fish fighting action.

Final Fantasy XI Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition

Platforms: PC

Release dates: 16th May, 2011

About Final Fantasy XI Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition

The special launch commemorates the 9th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with a large population of players spread across Europe, North America, and Japan. The launch will open the game’s world to an even broader audience.

Spongebob Squigglepants

Platforms: DS

Release dates: 17th May, 2011

About Spongebob Squigglepants

What’s more, SpongeBob SquigglePants features Patchy the Pirate, the president of the SpongeBob fan club, as its live-action host.  Patchy not only guides players through the game, but also makes surprise appearances and interacts with players as they tackle the huge array of Nanogames, offering an added level of spongy fun.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

Platforms: PC

Release dates: 17th May, 2011

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is the eagerly awaited sequel to the award-winning, million-selling RPG that captured the imaginations of discerning players everywhere.  It introduced a truly unique protagonist, the professional slayer of monsters, Geralt of Rivia, and defined a new standard for thought-provoking, non-linear game narration, with mature themes, significant choices that weren’t automatically good or bad, and true decisions that led to meaningfully different consequences.

GATLING GEARS

Platforms: PS3

Release dates: 18th May, 2011

About GATLING GEARS

It’s up to gamers to take on the role of Max Brawley and suit up in his Gatling Gear mech to embark on an epic mission through 30 unique areas to save the planet and defeat the Empire in full online or offline co-op modes. Though you’re fighting together for the greater cause, you’ll compete for score and leaderboard prowess as you battle to collect the gears left behind by the foes you’ve turned into scrap metal. Each gear will bring you closer to earning cool upgrades for your Gatling Gear mech.

Brink

Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360 and PC

Release dates: 20th May, 2011

About Brink

A man-made floating city called the Ark, made up of hundreds of separate floating islands, is on the brink of all-out civil war. Originally built as an experimental self-sufficient and 100% “green” habitat, the reported rapid rise of the Earth’s oceans has forced the Ark to become a refuge for humanity. Crammed with the original Ark founders, their descendants, as well as tens of thousands of refugees, the Ark exists in total isolation from the rest of the world. With 25 years of social unrest, the inhabitants of the Ark have reached their breaking point. It’s up to you to decide the future of the Ark and the human race.

Fable III

Platforms: PC

Release dates: 20th May, 2011

About Fable III

Choice has always played an important role in the world of “Fable,” and PC fans will have even more choices than ever, without the consequence. Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead are happy to announce that “Fable III” for Windows will be available through Valve Corporation’s Steamdistribution platform, in addition to Games for Windows Marketplace and in retail stores simultaneously.

Alter Ego

Platforms: PC

Release dates: 20th May, 2011

About Alter Ego

Alternating between the complete opposite roles of Detective Briscol and Timothy Moor, players will investigate the strange events and gradually reveal a dark secret. After all, when evil has more than one face, you need more than one perspective…

Clones

Platforms: PC

Release dates: 20th May, 2011

About Clones

Clones is a friendly, fun, and engaging evolution of the classic puzzle genre that includes robust internet-multiplayer with team play, different game modes, power ups, and leaderboards. The built-in level editor was used to create the single player campaign of over 150 clonetastic puzzles spanning 11 CloneMaster bosses over 5 regions of the Clones Planet.

Dead or Alive: Dimensions

Platforms: 3DS

Release dates: 20th May, 2011

About Dead or Alive: Dimensions

The fast paced and stylish gameplay which fans of the DEAD OR ALIVE series have been accustomed to, has been developed so players can intuitively perform complex fighting combinations utilising the Touch Screen to create an exhilarating new DEAD OR ALIVE experience – all of which performed within a fully 3D rendered environment.

Death and the Fly

Platforms: PC

Release dates: 20th May, 2011

DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation

Platforms: DS

Release dates: 20th May, 2011

DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation

DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation features a rich storyline that leads players through a multitude of captivating worlds as they gather allies and battle fierce monsters on a quest to defeat evil forces. With updated graphics and more than 15 character classes to choose from, new and experienced players alike can dive headlong into the timeless role-playing excitement of the  DRAGON QUEST franchise anytime, anywhere. They can even enjoy special features such as switching between character classes and letting monsters, such as Slimes, join their party.

Garbage Truck Simulator

Platforms: PC

Release dates: 20th May, 2011

Garbage Truck Simulator

Garbage Truck Simulator invites you to start your own refuse business and keep the streets clean in a living, breathing, virtual city, created in stunning 3D! Take control of your own truck and head off across the city to fulfil your collection obligations. Drive the ultra-realistic garbage truck from task to task as you strive to generate an income. Drive carefully and keep the lid on your speed as police traps prove an expensive drain on your financial resources! Even though you are in the junk business take care not to trash your truck, as thanks to a comprehensive damage modelling system every dent and breakdown will require repair.

LA Noire

Platforms: PS3 and Xbox 360

Release dates: 20th May, 2011

LA Noire

Produced and developed by Rockstar Games and Team Bondi,  L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience. Following the story of a young detective’s rise to prominence in the LAPD,  L.A. Noire lets players solve complex, historically-inspired crimes in a beautifully-recreated and fully-interactive rendition of 1947 Los Angeles. Interrogate witnesses, search for clues, and chase down suspects as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.

As usual stay tuned with us as we are going to review the majority of these games.


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