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‘Mafia II’ and ‘Grease’ bring ’50s vibe to video game releases this week
Video game releases this week:
“Grease: The Game” — Yes, it’s based on the movie and yes it’s got 16 songs from the famous film. While the Wii version emphasizes singing and party play for up to 8 players, the Nintendo DS version is all about dance competitions and allows you to take a photo of yourself to use in the game with the DSi camera. Is the one that you want? Depends on how big a “Grease” fan you are. Rated E-10+ for Everyone 10 and Older. $30-$40, for Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii.
“Mafia II” — It’s been a long wait for a sequel to the 2002 game “Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven,” but the new game benefits from the latest technology with a game engine that seamlessly links outdoor and interior environments without load times. It’s a mob drama with vehicular gunfights, hand-to-hand combat and a story from the original writing team of the previous game. Rated M for Mature. $50-$80 for Standard or Collector’s Edition, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PCs.
Also out this week: “Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack” (Nintendo Wii), “Reel Deal Casino Valley of the Kings” (PC), “Ivy the Kiwi?” (DS, Wii), “Martian Panic” (Wii), “Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar” (DS), “Elemental: War of Magic” (PC), “NHL 2K11” (Wii), “Dreamworks 2-in-1 Party Pack” (DS), “A320 Jetliner” (PC), “Little Bears” (DS), “Riding Academy 2” (DS), “Shank” (Downloadable for Xbox 360), “Worms Reloaded” (PC).
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