ROQ Release Week: 2/12-2/18

It’s the weekend, and you know what that means – No press releases, but ROQ keeps on bringing you the news! Here we give you a list of the upcoming titles for release in the week ahead.

Marvel VS. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds – 2/15 – PS3, Xbox 360 [Pick Of The Week]
No matter who comes out on top in this Marvel vs. Capcom showdown, you win! Marvel comic book heroes collide with the Capcom roster of video game warriors in this battle where there are no fighters, only legends. Choose your favorite Marvel or Capcom character and fight unforgettable Vs. or three-on-three Tag Team matchups. Choose from Marvel icons like Wolverine, Iron Man, and Spider-Man or pick from a Capcom roster featuring Street Fighter’s Ryu, Resident Evil’s Chris Redfield, Devil May Cry’s Trish, and more. A high-powered game engine rises to the occasion with lush backgrounds, velvety-smooth character animations, and explosive action that unfolds in living comic book style.

Dance Paradise – 2/15 – Xbox 360
Paradise means different things to different people. Dance Paradise keeps that in mind, creating a welcoming Kinect-compatible dance destination with an experience designed to be heavenly for dance floor newbies and veteran club-goers alike. Backed by a hit soundtrack from Universal music, Dance Paradise offers music that appeals to everyone and dance sequences that can challenge anyone. Groove to tracks from Lady Gaga, Akon, Snoop, No Doubt, Pussycat Dolls, Mc Hammer, Taio Cruz, and other top dance artists. Keep the dance floor to yourself or challenge a friend to a two-player showdown in vibrant settings like beaches, casinos, discos, and more.

Magicka – 2/15 – PC
Magicka is an action/adventure game set in a Norse mythology-oriented fantasy world. You and up to three other players take on the roles of wizards of a sacred order with the ultimate goal of stopping the evil dark sorcerer that has thrown the world into turmoil as his evil creations besiege the forces of good. By combining elements to cast spells you will wreak havoc and devastation among the lackeys of darkness. Team up with your friends and choose your way through the various levels of the campaign, or test your skill with magickal abilities in other challenging game modes.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation – 2/14 – DS
What better way to cap a trilogy than with an adventure that spans three worlds? The Zenithian saga builds to a thrilling conclusion as this popular Japanese RPG import completes its run on Nintendo DS. Choose from nine different character classes and embark on an adventure that takes you through three worlds – the Real world, Dream world, and the dangerous Dread Realm – as you try to defeat the evil Murdaw once and for all. Upgrade your character, assemble your party, and get help from some unlikely allies: monsters! You’ll have the option to add familiar Dragon Quest meanies like Slime, the Mud Mannequin, or Hacksaurus to your group of companions.

The Silver Lining — Episode III: My Only Love Sprung from My Only Hate – 2/17 – PC
In the previous episode of The Silver Lining, King Graham’s quest to save his children from a dark curse took an unexpected turn when his distressed wife, Valanice, almost threw herself off the balcony. Is she reacting to the stress of her childrens’ illness or something more sinister? This is the central question of Episode 3, as haunting visions of Valanice’s dark past enter into the mix. Graham’s search for answers will bring him to the mysterious Isle of Mists, where his appeals to ancient magical forces put him squarely in the path of the gravest danger he’s faced so far.

Hyperdimension Neptunia – 2/15 – PS3
This monster-filled RPG is set in a world where no RPG has gone before: your console! Hyperdimension Neptunia is a video game built around video games, starring four anime goddesses who are CPUs (Console Patron Units). In other words, they are game consoles personified. Play as Neptune, a goddess at war with other goddesses, who travels to Gamindustri, a world under attack by monsters. Battle to bring peace to two worlds at war as you summon classic video game characters or images stored on your PS3. Customize your experience by using your own pictures to round out Neptune’s look, develop your own combo attacks, and more.

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together – 2/15 – PSP
U.S. players finally get a crack at one of the most beloved strategy RPGs in Japan as the Ogre Battle series continues with Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. A dream team of legendary Square Enix talent, including series creator Yasumi Matsuno, has reunited to bring the game to PSP. Lead the Walister Resistance in a deep, story-driven experience. Forge new alliances and spawn new enemies with each choice you make as your decisions propel the story forward. You also have the ability to wind the story back by using two types of Tarot systems to refight critical battles and revisit pivotal points in the story’s plot.

Pirate Blast – 2/17 – Wii
Say yo-ho-ho and fire your guns as you try and stop a band of evil pirates in this swashbuckling action-shooter. Captain Greasebeard has set his sights on the Vile Isle, and the evil captain has built an army of Henchbots to take over the island. Put a stop to the Captain’s plans by taking aim at the Henchbots and battling your way to an ultimate showdown with Greasebeard himself. Blast through enemies in eight chapters set in a variety of pirate-inspired locations. You can take aim with your Wii Remote or use a compatible Wii Shooter peripheral.

Chronicles of Mystery: The Secret of Tree Life – 2/15 – DS
A taste of immortality lurks at the end of this epic mystery. Travel around the world and into the heart of legends in Chronicles of Mystery: The Tree of Life. Like many before her, young archaeologist Sylvie Leroux is fascinated by the Tree of Life. Anyone lucky enough to taste its fruit will gain eternal life. Search the world, from Cairo to Venice and beyond, solving puzzles, unraveling ancient riddles, and tracking down clues in an attempt to find the legendary tree. The mystery grows deeper and more more dangerous with every clue. With assassins hot on your tail, you’ll need to work fast to stay one step ahead.

Source: Reviews On Q

 

Marvel vs. Capcom 3 probably the biggest of the bunch. Should be good.