Category: Action/Adventure

Title: Heavy Rain
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 2/22/2010
Overview:
A serial killer stalks the city and four characters have only four days to find him before he strikes again. Spend 96 hours living on the edge in this cinematic psychological thriller. In a game that evolves like a living movie, you’ll step into the shoes of four different individuals. Each has their own leads and motives, and each desperately wants to find the Origami Killer. Little is known about your target, other than the folded paper found in the hand of each of his victims. Explore a deep and dark storyline that forces you to decide how far you’ll go to save someone you love.

Title: God of War III
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/15/2010
Overview:
God of War saves its best for last as the mythological trilogy comes to a spectacular conclusion! The franchise’s third episode is more massive in scope and comes at you with some of the most striking visuals on the PS3. Conclude the quest of Kratos in a stunning world inspired by Greek mythology. Climb the heights of Mount Olympus and descend into the depths of Hell as you seek revenge against the gods that have betrayed you. Fight in truly epic fashion as you manipulate mythological creatures to do your bidding, battle the gods, tear through entire armies on the backs of Titans, and much more.

Title: Yakuza 3
Publisher: Sega
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/10/2010
Overview:
The Yakuza franchise debuts on PS3 with a cinematic new chapter set in the brutal underworld of modern Japan. Former gang warrior Kazuma has started fresh, running an orphanage in Okinawa. Before long, he’s forced to return to the life he tried to escape. A new fighting engine powers an intense action experience spread across more than 100 missions. Explore real-life Japanese locations and immerse yourself in a branching storyline as you visit stores, become a regular at nightclubs, uncover hidden truths, and more. String together devastating combos, use whatever you can find as a weapon, and do what ever it takes to survive – except sacrificing your honor.

Title: Just Cause 2
Publisher: Eidos
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/22/2010
Overview:
For his next assignment, agent Rico Rodriguez has been sent to the South East Asian islands of Panau. His destination might as well read: Playground. Just Cause returns with an incredible new almost-400-square-mile, open-world, action-hero paradise where everything is fair game to be jumped off, blown up, or shot down. Explore the islands at will, completing missions however you want. Leap out of planes and drop 10,000 feet. Jump off bridges and parachute onto moving vehicles. Tether your enemy to the wing of a plane and wave good-bye as he takes off. With stunts like that at your disposal, playing “however you want” will probably involve some serious action.

Title: Prison Break
Publisher: Deep Silver
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/5/2010
Overview:
Go deep inside in the walls of Fox River Penitentiary in this game that takes you even deeper inside the hit Prison Break TV series. Developed and designed with help from show’s writers, Prison Break the game delivers a pulse-pounding experience based on events from the show’s first season. Play as Tom Paxton, an agent sent to investigate prisoner Michael Scofield. Experience a prime-time-worthy storyline filled with stealth maneuvers, close-quarter fights, and all the action a cellblock can handle. Watch cutscenes that provide a new perspective on the series as you learn the shocking reason why Scofield, despite having no prior criminal record, became a bank robber.

Title: Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/12/2010
Overview:
PS3 owners get their chance to return to Liberty City with two epic new stories set on two very different sides of the GTA IV world. In Lost and the Damned, play as Johnny, interim head of notorious biker gang The Lost. When the gang’s leader returns from rehab, the turf war he ignites threatens to tear apart the brotherhood. In The Ballad of Gay Tony, you’re Luis Lopez, the right-hand man to Tony Prince, the legend behind some of Liberty City’s hottest nightclubs. But it’s not all glamour on the other side of the velvet rope. No one can be trusted and everyone has a price.

Title: Nier
Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/27/2010
Overview:
In a world ravaged by disease and cloaked in shadow, one hero will battle to find the truth, no matter how deep into the darkness he must go. The Black Scrawl virus has ravaged the world, preying on many, including the daughter of Nier, a powerful warrior. Armed with a sword, magical powers, a mysterious book, and an unbending will, Nier sets out to cure his daughter. Surround yourself with skilled allies and journey across a haunting world, battling enemies with swords and spells. Mystery lurks around every corner of a storyline where the shocking twists deliver as much impact as the action-packed combat.

Title: Iron Man 2
Publisher: Sega
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/3/2010
Overview:
Step into the armored suit and become one of the most-fabled Marvel Comics characters in this game inspired by the second Iron Man movie. Iron Man 2 may not give you a taste of Tony Stark’s billionaire lifestyle, but it more than makes up for it by overdosing on Iron Man action. Amped up gameplay delivers a more explosive experience for this sequel, with new environments to blow apart, new enemies to fight against, and new ways to take them down. Use Stark’s lab to develop new technologies and customize your suit for each mission in an original Iron Man storyline created just for this game.

Title: Lost Planet 2
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/11/2010
Overview:
The Lost Planet has evolved, and gameplay has evolved along with it in this fast-paced action sequel. Ten years after the original Lost Planet, terra-forming has melted the icy surface of planet E.D.N. III, creating pockets of harsh desert and lush jungle. Thermal energy on the planet remains scarce, and the battle for control is more intense than ever. Create your own customized snow pirate and move through a dynamic storyline that evolves as you play through it. The Vital Suits you wear into battle have been given exciting new features, and you can now team up with friends in four-player squads to clear out objectives together.

Title: 3D Dot Game Heroes
Publisher: Atlus
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/12/2010
Overview:
Save the kingdom in this game that flashes back to the time when 2D pixels ruled the realm. 3D Dot Game Heroes cashes in on classic game nostalgia and retro cool by creating a 3D world out of old-school 2D pixel-style graphics. Once upon a time, the Kingdom of Dotnia was a boxy 2D world, just like those seen in classic 8-bit games. To make the kingdom a better destination, they made everything 3D. Now, their quirky world is in danger. Create a hero and an upgradeable weapon built out of pixels, then set out on an adventure that’s part throwback fun and part tribute to gaming’s early years.

Title: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/17/2010
Overview:
The Prince’s powers are pushed to the maximum limit as he returns for an all-new adventure. The Forgotten Sands sends the Prince to battle an army that’s ready to annihilate his brother’s kingdom. Pull off ridiculous stunts and fight epic battles as you try and save the kingdom. Run up walls, swing through environments as they fall apart around you, and reach places you probably have no business reaching. With the ability to manipulate nature – like freezing water and crafting climbing rings and pillars out of sand – the acrobatics are bigger and better than ever, even by the Prince’s lofty standards.

Title: Red Dead Redemption
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/17/2010
Overview:
Experience the Wild West just before it loses the “wild” in this open-world epic from the minds behind Grand Theft Auto. At the turn of the century in the Old West, government is creeping in, order is being handed down, and Industry is taking hold. Join former outlaw John Marston on an epic adventure across America’s final frontier. Track enemies with the slow-motion Dead Eye targeting mechanic in furious gun battles, duels, and more. Escape or embrace your checkered past as a morality system tracks your honor and fame based on your choices. And in the lawless West, those choices aren’t going to be easy.

Title: Godfather 2
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/6/2009
Overview:
The second film installment of the Godfather series took home a Best Picture Oscar. So what’s the video game going to do for an encore? Start right at the top, putting a target on your back and giving you a chance to run your own organization. When the Don of your family is rubbed out in Cuba, you’re promoted to the head of the family. Everyone is grabbing for a piece of the action…or gunning for a slice of your power. Plan your strategy, defending businesses, tracking crime cycles, targeting new crime rackets, out-maneuvering rival families, and plotting attacks. Seize control of an action-packed open crime world that’s completely yours for the taking!

Title: Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
Publisher: Koei
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/22/2009
Overview:
Strength and smarts collide in this intergalactic battle that combines the sheer power of the Gundam universe and the clever tactical action of the Dynasty Warriors series. Suit up as your favorite Gundam mobile suits and travel to the edges of space in a war that may be too big for the universe to hold. You’ll battle an incredible new enemy, the towering Psycho Gundam, who can quickly transform their bodies into massive mobile fortresses. Play through plotlines from the latest Gundam stories, including Gundam 00. Customize your suit with mech parts picked up during combat, and go online for head-to-head multiplayer battles.

Title: Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust
Publisher: Codemasters
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/7/2009
Overview:
After years of chasing the ladies, Leisure Suit Larry is now chasing box office gold as a big-time movie exec. The trouble is, the rival studio has inside information about Larry’s upcoming movies. Convinced there’s a mole at work, Larry sends you, his nephew to solve the mystery and stop the squealing. Explore the studio lot, doing odd jobs and stumbling into wacky mini-games. Play hilarious takes on movie classics, including Beefcake Mountain, Horror Coffin, and Bytanic, or create your own mini-movies in Directors Mode. And with Carmen Electra and Shannon Elizabeth lending their voice talents, you may be tempted to try and land a date while you’re at it.

Title: X-Men Origins: Wolverine – Uncaged Edition
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 4/30/2009
Overview:
Explore the history of one of your favorite X-Men heroes firsthand! Take control of the claws, the temper, and all the power of Wolverine as you fight your way through a revealing storyline. Use light and heavy attacks, grabs, and your powerful pounce move. Time your attacks just right and pull off satisfying finishing moves that cut your enemies to ribbons. Increase your power and number of available moves as you fight. Wolverine’s enhanced senses will help you locate special areas, show you where to go next, and even uncover cloaked or hidden enemies. So pop those claws and get ready to tear it up!

Title: Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
Publisher: Atari
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/14/2009
Overview:
Nearly 2,000 years before the setting of Sacred, the world of Acaria is at a crossroads. The heart of power in the world is T-energy, which the mighty Seraphim shared with the High Elves. But like all power, it began to corrupt, and now the magical world the Elves built is beginning to unravel. Choose from six different characters, each with their own sets of skills and capabilities. Take up your steel, recite your spells, and prepare yourself for the conflict. As you play, you will walk the path of light…or of darkness. Each decision will lead to consequences, and your choices will decide the future fate of the world.

Title: Terminator: Salvation
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/19/2009
Overview:
It’s Man vs. Machine, with nothing short of armageddon on the line. Based on the movie, Terminator: Salvation is set ten years after Judgment Day, when Skynet nearly nuked humans out of existence. Play as John Connor in a third-person action saga where you’re up against heavily armored, hyper-intelligent robot enemies who will send you scrambling for cover. If they had emotions, they’d laugh as your bullets bounce off them. Instead, they’ll just try and outflank you (or worse). Use smart tactics and the heaviest firepower you can find. When you feel like giving up, remember – these are the machines that sent something back in time to make sure you weren’t even born.

Title: Bionic Commando
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/19/2009
Overview:
Ascension City is rocked by a terrorist attack, its buildings reduced to rubble, and its air defenses left in enemy hands. Spencer, otherwise known as the Bionic Commando, is called into action. Enhanced with a bionic arm and packing some serious firepower, it’s up to you to save the city. Use your bionic arm to swing between towering heights at dizzying speed, blasting enemies as you go. Or better yet, save the ammo and use your arm to crush them with objects, toss them into the air, and rip the environment to shreds!

Title: Infamous
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PS3
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/26/2009
Overview:
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself gifted with superpowers? Would you use them for good, or would you grab power and dare someone to try and stop you? Find out in Infamous. When an explosion rips through a six-block radius of Empire City, Cole is the only thing left standing. He’s been gifted with electricity-based powers, and not even he knows what he’s now capable of. Discover the reach of Cole’s new superhuman abilities as you explore a completely open and organic Empire City World. Wield your powers for good or evil and watch the city embrace you as a hero or condemn you as a villain.