After the slew of mostly PC games last week, this time around we're going to have the same boatload of PC releases with a smattering of Nintendo Wii and DS games, and the occasional XBLA shoot-em-up in between. The gaming line-up is diverse, however. This week we're going to have the old-school vertical shooter Ikaruga, the dungeon crawler Baroque, and the retail stand-alone release of The Orange Box titles. Check out the entire list in the full article

Last week yielded quite a healthy release of titles from varied platforms, spearheaded by the launch of one of the most anticipated handheld games, Square Enix's Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. This time around PC games take up the spotlight as several publishers churn out  titles of varied genres sure to satisfy most gaming palates, as well as a smattering of handheld gems on the side. Check out this week's games in the full article.

If you're looking for a culinary fix that Cooking Mama promised she'd give (but didn't), then who better to satisfy you than the cleaver-swinging Iron Chefs of Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii? Promised to take advantage of the unique control scheme of both systems, this should be the definitive culinary experience on any console. Check out the debut trailer video at the full article.

Fine, so I'm a closeted Food Network fan. (Giada De Laurentiis FTW!) Now what better way to mix my two loves: Iron Chef and video games? Well, that just happens to be the secret ingredient of the day!

It was merely a rumor before, but now, Destineer finally announced it: Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine will be bringing the Kitchen Stadium right into your homes via Nintendo Wii and DS. Details are chopped, marinated, grilled, and served in the full article. It's chow time, fellow chefs!

If you thought this year's good releases ended with last week's batch, think again. This week we've got another handful of titles that are sure to make your holidays even happier. Sega, THQ, Atari and other publishers are putting out some premium-grade stuff like NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams, MX vs ATV Untamed, and more. See the complete list in the detailed version.

* Originally posted Dec 16, 2007 at 09:18PM

If you're not big on the whole Formula One racing craze, and off-road, rally-style driving isn't your thing, there's a game coming to the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo DS that just might fit your picky taste. Indianapolis 500 Legends from Torus Games and Destineer is on its way, and it's looking very nice indeed. Have a peek:

Within three seconds of watching that trailer, you can already tell that it's an old school sim of the legendary Indy 500 races that have enthralled American race fans for decades. In Indianapolis 500 Legends, you'll race at breakneck speeds with luminaries of the ages aboard cars that changed history.

A lot of details are yet to be revealed, but already, we know that some races are objective-based. Overtaking a set number of opponents or finishing in record time are among the goals that you must accomplish in order to complete your missions. We'll keep you posted for more updates on this rubber-burner.

 

If you've been penny-pinching to save up for upcoming games, here's a little primer on US retail releases this week, starting July 2.

Eye catchers of the week (for the grown-ups) would be Ninja Gaiden Sigma for the PS3 and Vampire Rain for the 360. We've been covering both games for quite some time now, and the anticipation is fit to burst through Rachel's black leather suit.

Moms and dads may also want to get Platinum Sudoku or Vegas Casino for those quiet times when the kids are busy with Marvel TCG and Taito Legends 2. (More about these and other games in our Full Article).

What a way to start the month of July! New month, new week... new games!

Ninja Gaiden Sigma. The demo for this ninja action adventure title was one of the few demos that actually lived up to its hype. For those who are old enough to crave challenges and gameplay more suitable for mature audiences, this PS3 exclusive is a must-buy.

• PlayStation 3 - July 3, 2007
• US$ 59.99
• ESRB M (Mature)
• Tecmo and Team Ninja

Vampire Rain. Take on the role of John Lloyd, the government's vampire hunter, as he purges Los Angeles of the vampire threat. We're hoping that this horror action adventure game will cast new light on the vampire game genre with its stealthy "high-tech Buffy meets Sam Fisher" gameplay.

• Xbox 360 - July 3, 2007
• US$ 59.99
• ESRB M (Mature)
• Microsoft Game Studios and Artoon

See the other game releases by clicking on the Full Article link below!

Destineer has announced that it is bringing some old-school racing action to Nintendo systems in the form of Indianapolis 500 Legends, a new title for both the Wii video game console and the DS handheld system.

In Indianapolis 500 Legends, players assume the roles of 30 of the sport's most daring real-life legends as they draft, dodge and slingshot through the tracks on a hand-built 1960s speed machine that hits speeds of nearly 180 mph, yet rides only 7 inches off the ground.

Players can choose to get behind the wheels of the last of the front-engine roadsters or experiment with the first turbine cars. Players can also customize their machines and strap on the earliest sets of bolt-on wings. Unlockables include Indy memorabilia, and there are also pit stop mini games that utilize the Wiimote and the DS stylus.

Indianapolis 500 Legends is slated for release this holiday season. The Wii version will be available for US$ 49.99 while its DS counterpart will have a price tag of US$ 29.99.