RELEASE SCHEDULE ON THE RADAR: HARDWARE
There is a host of new gaming consoles and hardware that is heading to shelves over the next 12 months
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An update on key digital download releases
UDRAW
Publisher: THQ Released: Out now
THQ's Wii drawing tablet is here with three launch titles including Pictionary and uDraw Studio.
POKÉMON DSI
Platform holder: Nintendo Released: Out now
3DS will just have to wait. First there is a Pokémon Black and White-themed DSi, which launches today (March 4th).
Fable III Traitor's Keep Publisher: Microsoft Format: XBLA Released: Out Now On sale for 560 Microsoft Points, the Traitor's Keep game add-on introduces three new levels – Ravenscar Keep, Clockwork Island and the Godwin Estate – each with brand new quests
Halo: Reach Defiant Map Pack Publisher: Microsoft Format: XBLA Released: March 15th Three new battlefields for the game’s Firefight and competitive multiplayer modes are due later this month for 800 Microsoft Points.
3DS
Platform holder: Nintendo Released: March 25th
The big one. Nintendo’s new handheld has already racked up huge pre-orders ahead of its launch this month.
XPERIA PLAY
Platform holder: Sony Released: March
It’s not all 3DS in March. The ‘PlayStation Phone’ (or Xperia Play as it’s actually called) from Sony Ericsson is out, too.
Fable Coin Golf Publisher: Microsoft Format: Windows Phone 7 Released: March Tying in with the main Fable IIIgame and the Traitor’s Keepgame add- on, Fable: Coin Golfdraws upon traditional pub games and is available for Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.
IPAD 2
Platform holder: Apple Released: March/April
Apple’s tablet computer has been great for gaming and its recently-confirmed sequel is a sure-fire big seller.
NGP
Platform holder: Sony Released: TBA
The sequel to the PSP. NGP boasts dual analogue controls, an OLED screen and PS3-quality games.
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime Publisher: Atari Format: XBLA, PSN, PC Released: March Gamers can team-up in this four-player adventure game that is the sequel to 2009’s Ghostbusters: The Video Game.
COMING SOON
MCV pinpoints three important future releases
DUE IN: 6 MONTHS
RED FACTION: ARMAGEDDON Format: PS3, 360, PC
Publisher: THQ
The fourth in the Red Factionseries is joined by a direct-to-TV movie and a downloadable game. It is due this summer.
DUE IN: 9 MONTHS
GEARS OF WAR 3 Format: 360
Publisher: Microsoft
The big core Xbox game of 2011 is due in September. The latest Gears of Warends the series’ current story arc.
DUE IN: 12 MONTHS
STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN Format: PS3, 360
Publisher: Capcom
Two of the biggest beat ‘em up brands in the history of video games get ready to rumble in the first of two collaborations.
YOOSTAR 2
Released: March 11th Format: 360, PS3 Publisher: Namco Bandai Distributor: Advantage Contact: 0121 506 9585
Namco Bandai and Yoostar have teamed up to deliver Yoostar 2into retail. The game puts players into famous movie scenes and lets them upload the videos to the internet.
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SHOGUN 2: TOTAL WAR
Released: March 15th Format: PC Publisher: Sega Distributor: Centresoft Contact: 0121 625 3388
Sega’s Total Warseries remains a favourite amongst PC gamers, with 7.5m units sold worldwide. The publisher has teamed up with The History Channel for the series’ first TV campaign.
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