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‘Gran Turismo 5’ and Michael Jackson games new in stores this week
New video game releases this week:
“Gran Turismo 5.” — It’s been a long, long wait for fans of the racing series to get their fix, but Sony swears that it’ll be worth the wait. Featuring more than 1,000 cars, 20 courses, a new physics engine and an in-cockpit view, “GT5” trades in realism and beautifully rendered graphics. It’s got split-screen two-player modes, online multiplayer for up to 16 players and an option for uploading race replays to YouTube. There’s even electric and hybrid cars included in the new roster of vehicles. Rated E for Everyone. $60-$100 for Standard and Collector’s Editions, for PlayStation 3.
“Michael Jackson The Experience.” — For those still mourning the King of Pop, this video game hopes to celebrate Michael Jackson’s music with a dance and party game featuring 26 of his best-known songs including “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Billie Jean.” Up to four players can show off their rhythm skills in videos that teach players Jackson’s unique choreography. For those who pre-ordered the game, Ubisoft gave out a special treat: a sequined glove. Rated E-10+ for Everyone 10 and older. $30-$50 for Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.
Also out this week: “Donkey Kong Country Returns” (Wii, released Sunday), “Majin And The Forsaken Kingdom” (PS3, Xbox 360), “Kung Zhu” (DS), “Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare” (PS3, Xbox 360), “Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4” (DS), “Sid Meier’s Civilization V” (Mac), “Splatterhouse” (PS3, Xbox 360), “Disney Tangled” (DS, Wii), “Silly Bandz” (DS), “Sniper Elite” (Wii), “Hot Wheels Track Attack” (DS, Wii), “Worms Battle Island” (Wii), “Pac-Man Championship Edition DX” (downloadable for PS3, Xbox 360), “Drawn to Life Collection” (DS), “CSI: Unsolved” (DS), “Lionheart: King”s Crusade” (PC), “RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum” (Mac), “Kevin VanDam’s Big Bass Challenge” (Wii), “Flatout” (Wii), “Mathews Bowhunting” (Wii), “Auditorium” (downloadable for PS3, Xbox 360), “Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time” (Wii).
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