Compared to the last 8 or so weeks today's release schedule is pretty quiet. The most tempting wallet-opener is Just Cause 2. I've been playing the 360 version for a few days and it has certainly got one of the prettiest gaming environments seen on a console. The plot isn't up too much though, and I'm beginning to wonder how long the sandbox thrill will last, but as a go anywhere, jump off everything kind of game Just Cause 2 is well worth a look.
Elsewhere there is Red Steel 2 on the Wii (I am reviewing this for next week - "arm ache but worth a look for that hardy bunch of Wii core gamers" is the gist). Pokemon returns too, for those that still care. The only other notable release is Prison Break Conspiracy. When I say notable I mean "not quite as bad as the Lost game". Prison Break is very very average, with weak combat and a seemingly endless series of fetch tasks. Fans of the show will possibly get something out of it but for me the main benefit was a stream of easy Xbox 360 achievement points.
Anyway, are you planning to splash out on a game this weekend?
