The global population may be ballooning like mad, but Koei Tecmo seems to think that there aren't enough Dynasty Babies to form a strikeforce. If China has the One-Child policy to discourage procreation, Koei Tecmo does the exact opposite, providing monetary incentives for their employees to have more babies.

While this week's crop of new games doesn't really scream "Triple-A", it is noteworthy for having Patapon 2, the vanguard/forward scout for Sony's foray into digital distribution for the PlayStation Portable. Other picks this week include the release of the Wii version of Namco's PlayStation original, Klonoa. PC gamers also get a one-two-three punch from Crytek and EA with the compilation, CrysisCrysis: Maximum Edition. Read on for the rest of this week's video game releases.

That was a quick resolution. Unlike other acquisition stories that we know of, Tecmo and Square Enix have already settled the score. Unfortunately for Squeenix, Tecmo hearts Koei more, and so takes the gentlemanly way out.

This is definitely turning out to be a big year for Koei. There are more awesome game titles heading your way for you and your beloved console of choice. So what are you waiting for, head on over to full article for the list.

A recent Famitsu report indicates that Koei and Omega Force's Warriors Orochi series of games for the PS2, Xbox 360, PSP, and PC has recently exceeded the 1.5 million mark for worldwide sales. A breakdown of its sales per platform is available over in the full article.

It's hacking and slashing at its best when the heroes of Ancient China come face to face with the Samurai warriors of Ancient Japan in the Warriors Orochi. Those who are waiting for the release of the PSP and PC versions of  the game will be glad to know that they've gone gold and will be released on March 25. More details in the full article.

It looks like gamers in North America will finally be able to relive the epic battles of the Three Kingdoms as Koei announced the release of Warriors Orochi for the PC and PlayStation Portable by next month. The PC version of this classic hack and slash title features enhanced graphics and will be available exclusively through digital download. For more details on the game's release read the full article after the jump.

The year's next batch of releases are here, and from the looks of it, games are picking up. Unlike last time, a good chunk of new titles for Nintendo's platforms compose this week's list. PC gamers fret not, because a few including a next-gen train simulator is heading to their gaming machine. Oh, and there's something for PSP owners too. You'll have to head over to the full article to find out what will be in stores.

  

Can you hear it? This week, the games are calling you to arms! Whether you'd rather pick up something state-of-the-art from Activision's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, swords and spears from Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Dawn, light sabers and blasters from LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga, or even household items from Silent Hill: Origins, there's definitely something to recruit you away from last week's releases.

If leading armies into war is your thing, have a look at Koei's Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War or Sierra Entertainment's Empire Earth III. For lighthearted fun, Sega and Nintendo are offering Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, and Square Enix has Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker. You get the drill - this week is big, and November is just beginning.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The much anticipated first-person shooter which almost needs no introductions is hitting the shelves this week. Over 70 advanced authentic weapons are at your disposal in tactical combat layered with outstanding visuals and mind-blowing sounds.

• Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PC, Nintendo DS - November 5, 2007
  
• US$ 59.99 (Xbox 360, PS3), US$ 49.99 (PC), US$ 29.99 (DS)
• ESRB M (Mature)
• Infinity Ward, n-Space (DS), and Activision

More game releases this week at the full article!

*Article originally posted Nov 05, 2007 at 06:32AM

Buy: [Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3, Xbox 360, PC, DS]

This week could very well strip your pockets empty, no thanks to all the hot titles coming to various platforms. One of Sony's biggest upcoming PlayStation 3 games, Heavenly Sword, will descend to the powerhouse console a few days from now. Colin McRae: DiRT is also finally racing its way to the Sony PS3.

Get ready to get physical as Electronic Arts unleashes NHL '08 face-to-face against 2K Games' NHL 2K8. Tony Hawk's biggest contender, Skate, is also set to grind its way to the shelves. Meanwhile, fans of Bethesda's latest RPG will soon have more reasons to burn hours with Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of the Year Edition.

Heavenly Sword. Ninja Theory's highly anticipated game exclusive to the PS3, published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE), is finally hitting the shelves. God of War's Kratos meets his match in Nariko, this action title's female protagonist. As most of us know, Heavenly Sword is an epic tale of revenge that puts players in the shoes of a young woman who wields a legendary sword to avenge her warrior clan.

• PS3 - September 12, 2007
• US$ 59.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• SCE

NHL '08. Electronic Arts is back with another installment to the long-running ice hockey franchise. This season is loaded with new features, introducing Skill Stick Moments and an all-new skating engine. Enemy AI also improved a notch, making way for challenging single player matches. With leagues, shootout, versus play, and team play now available as online game modes, hooking up to the net seems the best way to go.

• PS3, PS2, Xbox 360, PC - September 11, 2007
• US$ 59.99 (PS3, Xbox 360), US$ 39.99 (PC, PS2)
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Electronic Arts

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of the Year Edition. With expansion packs Knight of the Nine and Shivering Isles already included in the package, this Game of the Year Edition is a must buy for those who haven't played the original Oblivion. For everyone else who already invested hours on their characters, it's still a very attractive deal. New quests, areas to explore, and enemies to conquer are too good to miss.

• Xbox 360, PC - September 10, 2007
• ESRB M (Mature)
• Bethesda Softworks

Check out the rest of the games released this week by clicking the Full Article link below!

* Article originally posted Sep 09, 2007 at 07:54PM

Buy: [Heavenly Sword]
Buy: [Colin McRae: DiRT (PS3)]
Buy: [The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion]
Buy: [SKATE (Xbox 360)]