Upcoming video game releases: 'Quantum Conundrum,' 'Rhythm Thief'

There's a little bit of catch-up going on this week, as console owners can get their hands on the PC's Quantum Conundrum, and North America receives Rhythm Thief and The Last Story.

Quantum Conundrum (360 PC PS3 download)
PC: since June 21
Xbox 360: July 11
PlayStation 3: July 10 (North America), July 11 (European regions)
Age rating: Everyone (North America), 7+ (European regions)

Yes, Quantum Conundrum is from Kim Swift (of Portal fame), but this dimension shifting action puzzler offers more than enough justification for a purchase -- at least according to sparkling PC reviews.
Price: $15 / ?15 / £10 / ¥1,195 / 1200 MS Points
quantumconundrum.com

Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure (3DS)
North America: July 10, rated E10+
European regions: since April, rated 12+
Japan: since January, rated B (12+)

Young cat burglar Raphael may be on the trail of his missing father, but that won't stop the fleet-footed fellow from dancing in front of Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower.
Price: $39 / ?39 / £29 / ¥6,090
sega.com/rhythmthief

The Last Story (Wii)
North America: July 10, Teen
European regions: since February 2012, 16+
Japan: since January 2011, B (12+)

Once again, North America is the last to receive this, heralded as one of the Wii's last great role-playing adventures, and subject of much fan petitioning along with fellow latecomers Xenoblade Chronicles and (hopefully) Pandora's Tower.
Price: $49 / ?49 / £29 / R499 / ¥6,800
nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/games/wii/the_last_story_45545.html

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD (360 PS3 download)
Xbox 360: July 18
PlayStation 3: Announced for 'a few weeks later'
Age rating: Teen / 12+

A celebration of skateboarding in its video game heyday kicks off the Xbox Live Summer of Arcade promo: ten levels from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 with a bunch of songs both old and new.
Price: 1200 MS Points (~$15 / ?14 / £10 / ¥1,770)
facebook.com/TonyHawksProSkaterHD

NCAA Football 13 (360 PS3)
North America: July 10, Everyone

Take your favorite college team through to glory and, if you can bear it, recruit a Heisman Trophy winner from a rival side to do so.
Price: $59
easports.com/ncaa-football

Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games (360 Kinect DS 3DS PS3 Wii)
North America: July 10, Everyone
European regions: June 29, 3+

A selection of ten sporting events inspired by the film Ice Age 4, such as Glacier Hopping, Bob Smashing, and Coconut Slingshot. Multiplayer, story mode and free play.
Price: $29-$39 / ?39-?59 / £19-29
iceage4arcticgames.com



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