New Pick-Ups Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!

What do you get the gamer that has everything? A new game! And never fear, new titles are here! February sees the release of several games that may just pique the interest of your Valentine, and they are all ready to be taken home before the big day! Regardless of what platform your one-and-only plays, there are multiple titles coming out to keep him/her busy!

Fire Emblem: Awakening  

Platform: 3DS

Release Date: February 4, 2013

Developer: Intelligent Systems

Publisher: Nintendo

ESRB Rating: T for Teen

Fire Emblem: Awakening is a tactical RPG for the Nintendo 3DS that invites you to play through the eleventh installment in the series. You play as Chrom (the prince of the Halidom of Ylissa), and his soldiers (the Shepherds), during a period of unrest that has pit them against Plegia who seeks to destroy the peace that has dominated the kingdom. This title will see the protagonist, Marth, the legendary Hero-King, seek out Chrom and attempt to thwart him at every turn.

Dead Space 3  

Platform: Win, PS3, X360

Release Date: February 5, 2013

Developer: Visceral Games

Publisher: Electronic Arts

ESRB Rating: M for Mature

Sure to leave a mark on your honey forever, Dead Space 3 is a terrifying, third-person action-horror video game that takes the concept of mutated, zombified people and throws them into a planet far away – where you play as Isaac Clarke. The game design, sound, and playthrough are incredible, and an experience that is sure to leave your Valentine begging for more – with the lights on!

For a full view, take a look at our review, by Blair Hicks.

Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2  

Platform(s): PS3, X360 (WiiU Feb 7th)

Release Date: February 5, 2013

Developer: Koei

Publisher: Koei

ESRB Rating: M for Mature

If your gamer is into Anime, or Dynasty Warriors, the beat-‘em-up game Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 is sure to knock his/her socks off! You can play solo, or with a friend, to slaughter hordes of enemies as you make your way through. There are over 20 playable characters that will have their own storylines, making this game a must-have if for replay value alone!

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

Platform(s): PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Release Date: February 5, 2013

Developer: Sanzaru Games

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

ESRB Rating: E for Everyone 10+

This stealthy platformer is a must-have for old fans of the Sly Cooper series. Set in a magical, animal-based world, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is full of adventure and hijinx! Sly Cooper is a master-thief raccoon, set on recovering the Thievius Raccoonus, a guide to his long lost ancestors. Teaming up with his friends Bentley, Murray, and Carmelita Fox, Sly must embark on a quest to recover the book and find out who is responsible for tampering with Sly Cooper’s family history!

For a full view, take a look at our Hands On, by Jack Moulder.

 

We Sing 80s

Platform(s): Nintendo Wii

Release Date: February 8th, 2013

Developer: Le Cortex

Publisher: Nordic Games Publishing AB

ESRB Rating: T for Teen

Does your loved one spend hours in front of the television screen playing SingStar? Does he/she long for just another chance to test his/her vocal skills on RockBand? If so, then We Sing 80s may just be the up-and-comer for your Valentine! With over 30 retro songs to choose from, your loved one will be signing The Bangles’ “Eternal Flame” like a pro in no time!

 

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Platform(s):  Nintendo 3DS

Release Date: February 10, 2013

Developer: Nintendo SPD

Publisher: Nintendo

ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Brain Age: Concentration Training is a fascinating puzzle game which is not only fun to play, but assists in developing and maintaining healthy brain functions including logic, memory, and more. The game will put players through daily exercises that will help develop their brain muscles and keep them up to date on their progress!

 

Aliens: Colonial Marines

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Release Date: February 12, 2013

Developer(s): Gearbox Software (In association with: Nerve Software, TimeGate Studios, Demiurge Studios)

Publisher: Sega

ESRB Rating: M for Mature

For lovers of both video games and the Aliens movies, Aliens: Colonial Marines is hitting multiple platforms to satisfy all of their Sci-fi Horror needs! This FPS is designed with a storyline that is meant to be a sequel to the Aliens movie. You’ll be playing Corporal Christopher Winter himself, a Marine in search of a missing team dispatched to LV-426. You will find yourself head-to-head with the deadliest of enemies this side of the Universe, fighting for your very life.

 

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

Platform(s):  Nintendo 3DS

Release Date: February 12, 2013

Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo

Publisher: Kei Masuda

ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

If there is one thing sports fans hate, it’s waiting for the next season to start! With the FIFA Confederations Cup not starting until June 15, 2013, why not give your soccer fan something to tide him/her over? Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 is a bound to keep your Valentine entertained as he/she runs, kicks, and scores his/her way to the top!

 

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Platform(s):  Nintendo 3DS

Release Date: February 12, 2013

Developer: Sumo Digital

Publisher: Sega

ESRB Rating: E for Everyone 10+

Get out of the way Mario-Kart, Sonic takes the stage in the new game Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed! It’s actually a sequel to the Sonic & All-Stars Racing, released in 2010. This fast-paced single- or multiplayer racing game will not only feature all your favourite Sonic characters, but tag-alongs from games like Super Monkey Ball, Crazy Taxi, and more! If you’re worried this is just the same old ‘race the car in loops around the track’, think again – players will have to switch between cars, boats, and even planes to stay on top of the competition!

So sit back, relax, and be secure in the knowledge new games are always welcome and just might be the perfect gift for your Valentine!