Release Date Round-Up: 9/19 - 9/23

Monday, September 19th

*Battalion Wars (Gamecube)
A real-time strategy war game for the Nintendo Gamecube. A port from the successful GBA title "Advance Wars". More "Battalion Wars" info
Buy "Battalion Wars" from Amazon | Rent from Gamefly

Tak: The Great Juju Challenge (PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, GBA, DS)
The third game in THQ's "Tak" platformer series boasts a new cooperative puzzle solving mode for two players.
Buy "Tak 3" from Amazon | Rent from Gamefly

Tuesday, September 20th

*Genji: Dawn of the Samurai (PS2)
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) and Game Republic bring us "Genji", a "historic samurai adventure set in feudal Japan." Look for "Onimusha" elements in this slasher. The early word is it's fun, but short and a little shallow. Also note, this is Game Republic's first title, although the company's founder, famed former Capcom designer Yoshiki Okamoto, has much developing experience. Official "Genji" site
Buy "Genji" from Amazon | Rent from Gamefly

Gretzky NHL '06 (PS2)
It's Gretzky hockey. Expect to see the PSP version on October 4th. More info...
Rent from Gamefly

*Indigo Prophecy (PS2, Xbox and PC)
Perhaps the game we're most excited for this week. This Atari title is supposed to truly blur the line between cutscene and gameplay as you solve the mystery behind several ritualistic homicides. More "Indigo Prophecy" information | Official "Indigo Prophecy" site
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Marvel: Rise of the Imperfects (PS2, Xbox and Gamecube)
EA and Marvel have teamed up to give us this highly anticipated fighting game. Pit classic Marvel characters against newly developed EA characters for the ultimate comic book fight! Expect to see PSP and DS versions in October.
Buy "Marvel: Rise of the Imperfects" from Amazon | Rent from Gamefly

Ninja Gaiden Black (Xbox)
Adds more levels and missions onto the original Ninja Gaiden and contains content from expansion packs, "Hurricane 1," and, "Hurricane 2."
Buy "Ninja Gaiden Black" from Amazon | Rent from Gamefly

*Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006 (PS2, Xbox, Gamecube and PC)
In my opinion, the best golf series available. New to '06 is a dual control stick swing. I don't know how to feel about that, so I'll have to investigate.
Buy "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006" from Amazon | Rent from Gamefly

We Love Katamari (PS2)
Finally SCEA gives us the sequel to last year's sleeper hit "Katamari Damacy".
Buy "We ♥ Katamari" from Amazon | Rent from Gamefly