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Rygar: The Battle of Argus Wii [Tecmo] Originally released for the PS2 in 2002, Tecmo’s port of the Rygar franchise is good news to action-adventure starved Wii-ers. The Battle of Argus features new a tweaked combat system—Wii remote combos!—difficulty levels and new humanoid enemies. And they’ve added more action to the adventure. So, save the princess and bring peace to Argus. Diskarmor legions represent! In Stores December 11 Rise of the Argonauts X360, PS3, PC [codemasTers] Mythology titles are a mixed bag. In the case of Codemasters’ Rise of the Argonauts it’s a mixed bag of body parts. Few Action RPG-ers feature one-hit kills, but Argonauts removes hit points in favor of a more realistic battle environment. This, combined with an M ESRB rating for sanguine violence, certainly makes the quest for the Golden Fleece more captivating than your Humanities class. In Stores December 16 Deal or No Deal Wii [desTinaTion sofTware] Baldy Mandel goes from the PC to the Wii in Destination Software’s port of Global Star’s Deal or No Deal. Featuring the voice of Mandel, Deal or No Deal pits players (up to four) against one another as either contestants or bankers. The game features lots of unlockables and customization, including the ability to use Miis. We doubt you’ll forgo Call of Duty: World at War, but come Xmas this could be a party starter. In Stores December 19 and unmentioned “natural disasters.” There are no cars, no people and, most importantly, no security guards. In Skate It, San Van is open for thrashing. The spots have changed—buildings have fallen, walls have crumbled, signs are knocked down—so it’s a little less seamless, but the opportunities for tricks and runs are endless. The story is appropriate for skate-punks, however. You simply shred as much as possible in hopes of receiving a sponsorship, pro-issued challenges and invites to other locales. If only real life were as simple. skate it is available now for Wii and DS from EA Highlander X360, PS3, PC [eidos] Originally announced nearly a year ago, Highlander had next-gen Action RPG-ers frothing for a taste of immortality. Well, MacLeod acolytes, it looks like Q1 2009 will be your chance to live forever. Unless someone decapitates you. Ouch! As Owen MacLeod, you’ll battle in ancient Gaul (France), Pompeii and modern-day New York City in Highlander. 2009’s gonna be a killer. In Stores March 31 Hei$t X360, PS3, PC [codemasTers] Who doesn’t like to be the bad guy? Or bad guys? Codemasters puts you in control of a gang of criminals as they ransack San Francisco circa 1969. Rob banks, armored cars, strip clubs (really?), bars, etc. in order to obtain bigger and better tools. The ultimate goal in Hei$t? To rob the San Francisco Mint of all its freshly-minted coinage. In Stores January 13 The Tale of Despereaux X360, PS3, PS2, Wii [Brash enTerTainmenT] Kate DiCamillo must be happy her 2004 fantasy novel was optioned for an animated movie and a video game. As Despereaux, a diminutive can/will-do mouse, you explore the Kingdom of Dor in order to rescue princess Pea. In the Tale of Despereaux, the adventure is kingsized, but its hero isn’t. Who says size matters? In Stores December 2 [ dec 08 / jan 09 + monitorthis! + 29 ]

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