Games – New Releases

Cultivating a culture of gratitude is more important than ever in these times of global economic turmoil, so why not have a hoot while you’re at it? This Thanksgiving, you will be able to learn how to look at the glass as half full courtesy of The Thanksgiving Game, Inc., who is offering The Thanksgiving Game to everyone at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide, select Kroger stores, Christian bookstores and on Amazon.com. So far those who have given a go have nothing but praises, so what’s The Thanksgiving Game all about? Read on after the jump to find out more.

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If you have a penchant for music-based games, then chances are you have been looking forward to Dancing with the Stars: We Dance! which is now available on both the Nintendo Wii and DS platforms. These releases follow the heels of last year’s hit, the original Dancing with the Stars title. As with any other sequel, there will be new and improved options thrown in, so read on after the jump for further detail on the title.

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Everybody’s favorite ogre, Shrek, is now back across multiple gaming platforms thanks to the efforts of Activision Publishing, Inc. who recently announced Shrek’s Carnival Craze. This is a new addition to the uber movie franchise that will see Shrek wreak havoc across the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PS2 and PC platforms. Hmmm, guess he won’t be making an appearance in high definition graphics, eh? I suppose that bodes well for the target demographic anyways who are more kiddy at heart instead of gamers who prefer a slightly more mature slant to things.

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Folks who own the Nintendo DS have more fun stuff to look forward to - this time in the form of AWAY Shuffle Dungeon that features a game scenario conceived by RPG creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, coupled with colorful and memorable characters from the imagination of Naoto Oshima, while the main theme song is sure to remain stuck in your head for plenty of years to come thanks to the efforts of the legendary Nobuo Uematsu (the guy behind the Final Fantasy theme). What does AWAY Shuffle Dungeon entail? Well, it puts you in the shoes of the protagonist, a young hero known as “Sword” who must rescue kidnapped townsfolk from a strange unknown (as always)..

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MotorStorm was one of the better initial titles available on the PS3 in the console’s earlier days, so there is absolutely no reason for there not to have a sequel as a follow up. This time round, we are faced with the adrenaline rush known as MotorStorm: Pacific Rift that brings together both amazing visuals and intense driving action for that visceral off-road experience. Before being released officially, it has already picked up accolades like “Best Racing Game of E3 2008″, so you can expect a whole ton of action and adrenaline rush as this title hits retail store shelves.

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The highly anticipated Guitar Hero World Tour is now out for the masses thanks to Activision Publishing, expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay to include a cooperative band experience with the help of new wireless controllers, online and offline gameplay modes, and a Music Studio feature that allows you to compose, record, edit and share your own rock and roll anthems. You will get 86 on-disc tracks from numerous music legends including The Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, Michael Jackson and The Doors to keep you and your friends rocking, while world famous artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan and Travis Barker will make in-game appearances as well.

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With the presidential elections in the US coming up in less than a fortnight’s time, things sure are heating up. The whole world will be waiting with bated breath to see who emerges as the victor, since that person will be the most powerful man on earth, and surely all countries’ foreign policies will be affected some what or another (for better or worse, I might add). Fortunanzo Inc. is taking advantage of this frenzied election fever by unleashing Obama’s Tower Race, the first online 3D flash game that features both Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and his Republican opponent, John McCain. If you want to have a fun time filled with laughs, then I’d suggest giving this cleverly built game a go as players will be rewarded by tons of cash prizes.

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At long last, Activision Publishing will be bringing the popular The Legend of Spyro video game trilogy to a close with its latest title, The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon. Currently available at all good North American retailers, this game will feature some pretty class acts where in-game voices are concerned, including Elijah Wood of Frodo Baggins fame in The Lord of the Rings trilogy as well as Gary Oldman who played the role of Sirius Black from the Harry Potter films. Expect to hear other Hollywood talents such as Christina Ricci, Blair Underwood, Mark Hamill and Wayne Brady in this game as well.

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Do you think you have a hidden musical talent within you, but never really got to showcase them because your parents did not send you off to music school or classes when you were younger? Well now that you’re holding down a pretty steady 9-to-5 job and have some money left over to purchase a Nintendo Wii, here is a game (so to speak) that allows you to concoct your own musical extravaganzas. It is hoped that Nintendo’s Wii Music will take off in a similar manner as compared to Wii Sports and Wii Fit, providing players with the chance to produce fun and masterful arrangements.

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Chef Jamie Oliver is not only a looker, but he now has his own cooking game to keep the video game population across North America satiated. What’s Cooking? with Jamie Oliver enables players to loosen their shackles by creating, enjoying and sharing their recipes in the same vein as how Jamie Oliver does it on his cookbooks and especially his TV shows. This title is available on the Nintendo DS platform, which means you are able to bring Jamie Oliver with you virtually wherever you go in your pocket - just make sure that there is enough battery life left in your console before you continue or at least have a handy Domino’s number at hand just in case things go awry.

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