Thursday, August 9, 2012

Launch Pad: Some signs of video game life

Maybe it's not one of those blockbuster weeks video game players are used to witnessing, but at least it's something.

Choices are few, but there are some intriguing options on the digital space.

Here's a look at what's new in video games this week.

Retail games launching Aug. 7

Persona 4 Arena
Publisher: Atlus
Platform(s): PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Details: Fighting game based on the series of role-playing titles features key characters from Persona 3 and Persona 4.

Digital downloads

Hybrid
Publisher: 5th Cell
Platform(s): Xbox 360
Release Date: Aug. 8
Details: The next endeavor from the makers of clever puzzle series Scribblenauts is an online multiplayer shooter, in which two factions wrestle over dark matter.

Sound Shapes
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform(s): PS3, PlayStation Vita
Release Date: Aug. 7
Details: Featuring tunes from artists such as Beck, this side-scrolling platformer turns player actions into music. Plus, players will be able to create and share their own levels.


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