New Video Game Releases : 03/07/12

We’re back with another batch of new video game releases this week, and this week is out of control! There’s a TON of new games out this week, I just need to find time to play them all..

 

Mass Effect 3 is a Role-playing Game (RPG) / Third-Person Shooter hybrid set in a Science Fiction universe. Mass Effect 3 is the third game in the popular Mass Effect series, and is rumored to be the final installment. In it players continue the adventures of Commander Shepard utilizing extreme character customization which is the hallmark feature of the series. Additional features include: the ability to import decisions from both of the previous games into the new game, ownership/play of previous games not required, customizable weapons, improved mobility and melee combat, many returning characters (if they were not killed off in previous imported games), an improved cover system that allows for more action, compatibility with the Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 and more.

Mass Effect 3 is available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Street Fighter X Tekken is a crossover fighting game featuring tag-team style combat between two-character teams of fighters from the Street Fighter and Tekken game universes. The initial game in the new series, Street Fighter X Tekken features dozens of playable characters from both of the storied franchises, as well as the option to use familiar button control schemes from both. Additional important features include: exclusive additional fighters, customization of attacks through the “Gem System,” a co-op training mode, the ability to tag in a teammate and briefly attack in unison, simultaneous two-on-two four-player battles.

Street Fighter X Tekken is available for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Playstation Vita.

MLB 2K12 is simulation baseball video game, and the longest-running Major League Baseball game available. MLB 2K12 continues the evolution of the MLB 2K game franchise with a variety of features designed to please both longtime and new fans of the series. Features include: the six-month long MLB Today Season Mode, a dynamic AI system that adapts to your tendencies, a new throw meter, and improved My Player Mode, new soundtracks to play to and multiplayer support.

Major League Baseball 2K12 is available for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, PC, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, and PS2.

MLB 12 The Show is a PlayStation-exclusive baseball simulation game that combines the outstanding graphics quality and features that has made it the top rated Sports video game franchise for four years running. The PlayStation 3 version of the game features optional full PlayStation Move control support, four-player multiplayer support online and offline, the online Diamond Dynasty mode, cross-platform saves with the PS Vita version of the game and an extensive roster of realistically portrayed MLB players.

MLB 12 The Show is available for the Playstation 3 and Playstation Vita.