New Releases!

Go ahead and print this post out for Santa because you’re going to want almost all of these games under your Christmas tree.

Mass Effect comes out this week for the 360 and the screenshots and plot have me wishing that this wasn’t a 360 exclusive game. There’s nothing like a little girl-on-girl action to really get the buzz going around a game. I hope you pre-ordered.

Another game that Santa might have a problem getting his creepy hands on is Rock Band. With the success of Guitar Hero 3, this promises to set some records and take the “band game” to the next level. Don’t forget to pick up your guitar, microphone, and drums.

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men hits this week for the PC, 360, and PS3 and the squad tactics look sweet!

Ghost Squad [Wii] is tapping into the “kill the terrorists” genre with the addition of the Wii Zapper. Expect tons of shoot-em up fun.

Time Crisis 4 [PS3] is another game with a gun tie-in. The GunCon 3 looks awesome and comes with the game when purchased through Amazon.

The granddaddy of shooters, Unreal, releases Unreal Tournament III this week for PC. Expect it for PS3 in March.

Next Life is another PC addition who’s plot caught my eye. Game play starts after a car wreck. Did you die or didn’t you?

Medal of Honor Airborne continues the World War II saga for PS3, PC and 360.

Soulcalibur Legends promises to be another great addition to the Wii’s “non-casual” arsenal

The DS offers a classic character, Mario, with a new twist in Mario Party DS as well as Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings.

I have to add Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune here since I didn’t include it last week.

Amazon has it releasing on the 19th while GameSpot says the 16th. Whatever the case, add it to your Christmas list.

There are a couple of others coming out this week, but the ones listed are the games that I would buy if I had the moola and the systems.

Happy gaming, everyone!