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Shippin' Out Aug. 9-15: Madden NFL 10

EA's football-sim kicks off Friday; Marvel vs. Capcom 2 slams to PSN, with DS RPG Fossil Fighters stomping in this week; Still Life 2 for PC and revamped Phantom Brave for Wii.

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Although last week saw the release of notable downloadable updates for popular titles, it lacked the debut of highly anticipated stand-alone games. That will change this week, with the arrival of Madden NFL 10. Electronic Arts' pro footballer will check in Friday for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, and PSP, with the series discontinued on the PC. As outlined in GameSpot's preview, the game will introduce a new injury system, the "fight for the fumble" feature, online co-op play, and online Franchise mode. Check back later in the week for a full review.

When it begins to snow, game releases will begin to pick up even more.
When it begins to snow, game releases will begin to pick up even more.

Moving from tackling to brawling, Capcom's fighter Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will slam onto the PlayStation Network two weeks after its debut on Xbox Live on July 29. Although the arcade game hit the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in 2002 and 2003, respectively, the PS3 release will showcase three graphics settings--classic, crisp, and smooth--and remains faithful to the purist-favored Dreamcast edition of 2000. The game will also include online play, widescreen support, and all 56 playable characters unlocked from the get-go. The game will cost $15 on the PSN for the US.

Beyond Marvel vs. Capcom 2, the historic action adventure game Death to Spies: Moment of Truth is slinking its way to the PC. Published by the Russian-based 1C, the World War II third-person stealth sneaking game is the sequel to 2007's Death to Spies. Players control a proto-KGB operative who picks locks, slides past Nazis, and assassinates unsuspecting foes.

Nintendo's handheld is also going prehistoric this week, with the dinosaur-themed role-playing game Fossil Fighters. As the title partly implies, a boy protagonist digs up fossils and conjures gladiatorial dinosaurs from the calcified relics.

From lighthearted to grim, Still Life 2 is a dark mystery adventure game arriving on the PC. The sequel to the 2005 original, Still Life 2 follows a female FBI agent on the trail of a twisted serial killer. Rounding out this week's releases is Phantom Brave: We Meet Again for the Wii. Players will meet Phantom Brave again after its original release on the PlayStation 2 in 2004. The Wii edition is a revamped version of NIS America's 2004 game and features a new scenario and new characters.

For further details on the week's games, visit GameSpot's New Releases page. The full list of downloadable games on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live Marketplace, and the Wii Shop Channel will be revealed later this week. Release dates are based on retailer listings and are subject to change.

AUGUST 9, 2009
No new releases scheduled.

AUGUST 10, 2009
Death to Spies: Moment of Truth--PC--1C
Fossil Fighters--DS--Nintendo
NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits--Wii--Over the Top Games
Sky Pirates of Neo Terra--DS--Aspyr
Texas Cheat 'Em --PC--D3Publisher

AUGUST 11, 2009
Active Life: Extreme Challenge--Wii--Namco Bandai Games
C.O.R.E.--DS--Graffiti Entertainment
Imagine: Soccer Captain--DS--Ubisoft
Joint Operations: Complete Collection--PC--Navarre
Monster Mayhem: Build and Battle--DS, Wii--Crave
Phantom Brave: We Meet Again--Wii--NIS America
Still Life 2--PC--Encore Software

AUGUST 12, 2009
Polar Sports Vol. 1--PC--MumboJumbo
Trials HD--X360--Microsoft

AUGUST 13, 2009
Marvel vs. Capcom 2--PS3--Capcom

AUGUST 14, 2009
Madden NFL 10--PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360--EA

AUGUST 15, 2009
No new releases scheduled.

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Haven't gotten a Madden since '07 for PS2, looking forward to my first one for the PS3.

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I never played the ps2 version, so I'm looking forward to trying Phantom Brave: We Meet Again out myself.

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Why no Madden for PC? :(

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I haven't cared about Madden since '07, and I even returned that soon after buying it. But this one is making me think differently. It might be just a roster update for those who have '09, but it's leaps and bounds from '07. The graphics, commentary, presentation, game speed, tackling and pocket mechanics actually made the demo very, very enjoyable. Still nowhere near games like NHL 09 or MLB The Show, but this may be as close as it'll get.

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Its football yes and its the nfl but its a really bad football game all brand names aside. 60$ for a roster update and some new overused tackling animations no thanks.

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i will pass, same game same flaws, just ask ign.com to get the review. not wasting my money like i did for 09'. if it wasnt about money then y the hell do the running backs and recievers still run out of bounce for no reason just to lose yards and a down. EA can eatadick.

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Getting Madden every year is a tradition for me. It marks the beginning of football season. Madden + fantasy football. However, I really do wish they would start releasing the roster updates instead of charging $60 for marginally upgraded features. Go Falcons and Raiders!

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im really thinkinga bout getting Madden 10 looks like the game is going to be upgraded big time and plus i havent gotten a madden since 07 so this will be a great time to get one again

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Yea I'm getting Madden 10 but only because it's the only football game out and because I'm a football fanatic (go Pack). I'm just looking forward to Sept., Oct., and Nov. That's when the real blockbuster titles come out. Halo: ODST, Uncharted 2, Assassins Crees 2, Call of Duty Modern aWarfare 2.....man I can't wait. Madden will just have to tie me over until those games come out. Hopefully no more date push backs :-)

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This will be the 1st New-Gen Madden.. That I want 2nd guess about gettin.. I loved the demo..

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@ railroberto2007 nice avatar

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i dont care about madden

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Im Actually Surprised By this years Madden 10...I Got The Game already and I must say it caught me off gurd since I HATE Madden! I Always Loved 2K and I still do but this will get me by till this ridiculous NFL license deal is over...Madden is pretty good this year...ya should check it out! I wish they would implement the ESPN Presentation is their DAMN GAME THOUGH! Like NFL 2k5 did...ahhhhh smh the good old days :(

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eh... i don't care about madden. Go still life =P

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yeh madden 10 boyah cant wait for it to come out getting it midnight launch

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madden fails epically

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No PC madden = lazy developing. I hate Madden anyways. And after playing the Madden 10 demo made me realize that it's the same game as last years, the year before last and for the last decade. Madden has no competition they forced it out so that We can't decide which american football game is the best, they knew it wasn't the best so they do this move not until 2013.(stupid NFL) Madden won't be getting my $60

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*oops made me *lose* interest, not lost. Need more coffee.

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@Nightrain50 Updated rosters for free or a small cost would be exactly what got me to buy my first Madden title in 5 years. I think that's one of the many things that EA didn't like about 2K - 2K was releasing roster updates via Live and it was revolutionary. It made me lost interest in Madden then and now. I've actually boycotted Madden after the whole exclusivity deal pushing out 2K. Hate those money hat tactics. With how leading developers continue to support titles via DLC in order to continue to make their titles relevant, Madden has to start doing the same to keep up with this trend. Sure they want to sell next year's title (with next year's rosters), but that just means they need to continue to innovate to continue to sell year on year.

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Not much of a fan of madden. NHL 10 on the other hands looks dope. Best sports games are the NHL games (not the 2k ones)

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AGAIN NO MADDEN ON PC??? They plan on losing the PC market or what??At least they should throw out some patch for the ancient 08 with new players, jerseys and updates. I am not buying any of their games from now on.... Such a letdown...

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Why couldn't they continue Madden on the PC? Oh Gamespot you forgot to mention Red Faction DLC on the 13th.

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I don't have money for Madden 2010.

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Besides Madden, the only other thing coming out thats worth caring about is the Xbox 360 update.

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so ready for madden wooooooooooo!!!!!! LETS GO BMORE

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Kingdom Hearts DS And Brutal Legend Will Pwn half of these games im saying that Madden 10 is good and Marvel vs capcom 2 is on the list nice but the other games pssh

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Another load of rubbish games... Can't wait until September...

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I got madden 07 skipped 08 got 09, I don't see enough to make me drop another 60 dollars. I'll probably wait until next generation of consoles to buy Madden again or if they ever bring it back to PC. They should just start releasing updated rosters for like 5 bucks, which should be free but Microsoft needs their greedy share along with EA.

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looking forward to Trials

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Football season=Madden season rock an roll baby..So looking forward to this year..The franchise mode change cant wait..Franchise online mode..Co op madden woot...

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Come on, please tell me I'm not the only one who's getting Still Life 2? ;)

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Yay Madden!!

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