Celebrate the end of summer’s gaming drought with a trip to a zombie-infested island or pocket an N64 classic. Vox has the top releases for the week of September 4th.
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Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Genre: FPS
Price: $59.99
ESRB Rating: M
Console(s): PS3
Release Date: September 6
It’s been four years since the end of Resistance 2, and life has not gone well for the dishonorably discharged Sentinel Joseph Capelli. In this 1950s alternate universe, the United States has fallen to the alien threat known as Chimera and survivors are on the run. Resistance 3 offers players one last chance to save humanity or battle online with up to 16 players.
Photo Courtesy of Nippon Ichi Software
Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten
Developer: Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher: Nippon Ichi Software
Genre: Strategy RPG
Price: $49.99
ESRB Rating: T
Console(s): PS3
Release Date: September 6
Not even the Netherworld is safe from politics. The fourth installment of this well-loved series follows vampire Valvatorez on his campaign to become president of the Netherworld. Players will duke it out in turn-based strategy battles with the help of a few anti-hero companions. A Promise Unforgotten features a fully customizable team, complex battle system and a charming sense of offbeat humor to suit any RPG fan.
Photo Courtesy of Deep Silver
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Deep Silver
Genre: FPS, Open World
Price: $49.99-59.99
ESRB Rating: M
Console(s): PC, PS3 Xbox 360
Release Date: September 6
After a long night of partying at a tropical resort, there’s nothing worse than waking up to – a zombie apocalypse? Tackle the mother of all hangovers in Dead Island, a melee-focused open-world experience. The game incorporates various RPG elements, such as a skill tree, and allows players to team up in four-player co-ops for optimal undead clobbering. Baseball bat, meet zombie skull.
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Developer: Nintendo EAD, Q-Games
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Rail Shooter
Price: $39.99
ESRB Rating: E
Console(s): Nintendo 3DS
Release Date: September 9
In 1997, players suited up and climbed into the cockpit of an Arwing. This classic space-shooter followed Fox McCloud and his team of pilots on a mission to destroy the evil Andross and save the galaxy. Fox returns in this remake of Star Fox 64 for some pocket-friendly nostalgia. Players can barrel-roll to their hearts’ content in the main campaign or pick off their friends in a four-player battle mode.
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