Friday, May 25, 2012

Upcoming video game releases: 'Resistance' on Vita, 'Atelier Meruru'

The PlayStation Vita gets its first first-person-shooter in Resistance: Burning Skies, Japanese role player Atelier Meruru arrives in North America and the UK, and Batman's back with a catch-all Game of the Year edition of Arkham City.

Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland (PS3)
North America: May 29, rated Teen
UK: May 25, 16+
Japan: June 2011, B (12+)

Series finale for Atelier's Arland trilogy and very highly rated upon release in Japan. Novice alchemist Meruru learns her trade and builds up the kingdom with a little help from her friends.
Price: $49 / £39 / ¥7,140
nisamerica.com/games/atelier-meruru

Resistance: Burning Skies (Vita)
North America: May 29, M17+
European regions: from May 30, 16+
Japan: July 12, C (15+)

The Resistance series's alien hordes are invading America and this time it's an NYC firefighter at the forefront of the action. Singleplayer story is complemented by an 8-person multiplayer mode.
Price: $39 / ?49 / £39 / R499 / ¥4,980

Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Ed. (360 PS3)
North America: May 29, Teen
European regions: September 7, 16+

The Dark Knight stamps out crime in Arkham's prison city, teaming up with Catwoman and Robin on the way. The Game of the Year Edition includes new expansion Harley Quinn's Revenge as well as all five previously released content packs.
Price: $49.99
batmanarkhamcity.com

The Binding of Isaac: Wrath of the Lamb (Mac WinPC)
International: May 28

Ed McMillen's allegorical tale of emotional hardship, escapism, and random dungeon layouts is augmented by this five chapter excursion that adds new items, enemies, rooms, and endings. Plus more secrets.
Price: $3 or equivalent, via Steam Network.
store.steampowered.com/app/113200

Inversion (360 PS3)
North America: June 5, M17+
Europe: June 8, 18+

A Gears of War-style cover shooter given a twist as players mess with gravity. Aliens invade, screw up natural physics, and so a policeman and his neighbor set off to sort things out.
Price: $59 / ?39 / £29 / R599
namcobandaigames.com/console/inversion

The Sims 3: Katy Perry Sweet Treats (Mac PC) North America: June 5, Teen
European regions: June 8, 12+

Poptastic endorsement of the Sims series continues as Katy introduces Candyfornia's confectionary-themed dresses, hairstyles, furniture, and a Simlish lanugage version of her song 'Last Friday Night.'
Price: $29 / ?29 / £25 / R199
thesims3.com



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