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Generator Rex: Agent of Providence

Title: Generator Rex: Agent of Providence
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/2/2011
Overview: When mankind evolves into raging mutant beasts, one teenager gets lucky and morphs into…Earth’s most advanced weapon! Play as Rex and join Providence, the organization dedicated to stop the mutants in this game based on the Cartoon Network series. Particles called nanites have infected nearly everyone on Earth, turning them into beasts called E.V.O.s. Rex can not only control his E.V.O. mutation, he can use it to take on different forms and drain nanites from other mutants, curing their infection. Use your one-of-a-kind abilities to battle mutants across the globe, building bigger weapons to defeat an enemy that’s evolving into something more powerful with each passing day.

Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai

Title: Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 11/2/2011
Overview: James Logan’s plane has just crashed in a remote corner of Alaska, the kind of place that has yet to make its way onto a map. Miles from anywhere with only a firearm, what he can scavenge, and pure grit, James must make an incredible trek through the wilderness to get himself to safety. Battle vicious cold, overcome your injuries, and fight against the constant pangs of hunger. As your lack of food threatens to sap what’s left of your energy, hungry predators circle and the relentless Alaskan frontier continues to throw down unforgiving terrain. Can you summon the skill and determination to make it out alive?

Jimmie Johnson’s Anything with an Engine

Title: Jimmie Johnson’s Anything with an Engine
Publisher: Konami
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 11/1/2011
Overview: NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson is willing to take just about anything for a spin. He gives you a chance to hit the track in some unexpected rides in this anything-goes kart racer. Slap some horsepower on everyday objects and race dumpsters, drive lawnmowers, and more in elimination-style races on increasingly difficult tracks. Pick up some optional equipment mid-race with weapons power-ups that let you launch missiles, knock over opponents, and cause chaos. Race over trap triggers to release hazards that do even more damage – sometimes to the drivers behind you and sometimes to the ones you’re trying to catch.

Lord of the Rings: War in the North

Title: Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/31/2011
Overview: The fellowship is smaller but the adventure is no less epic in this original, combat-heavy Lord of the Rings action-RPG. Lord of the Rings: War in the North brings together three new heroes – a ranger, dwarf, and an elf – for a new tale that takes place as Frodo journeys to Mordor with the One Ring. Face a new enemy, Agandaur, who rises in the North. Fight his orc hordes in hack-and-slash play that takes place on an epic scale. You’ll be aided in your quest by Beleram, a giant eagle your party can summon when you need him most. Join together with friends and experience this new LOTR story in co-op style.

MotionSports Adrenaline

Title: MotionSports Adrenaline
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/31/2011
Overview: NOTE: This title requires the Kinect Sensor for gameplay. The Kinect Sensor is not included with rental or purchase of this title.

Chase the ultimate adrenaline rush right at home as MotionSports goes extreme! Push the action envelope and become a superstar in seven activities that are billed as sports but happen to be the perfect way to laugh in the face of danger. Experience some of the world’s most dangerous thrills: kiteboarding, whitewater kayaking, jungle free-running, and more. Travel to the world’s most extreme locations, spots like the Amazon and Himalayas. The crazier your stunts, the bigger your fan base gets. Unlock more challenges and places to pull them off, grab new gear, and score big-money sponsorship deals. Challenge your friends to top your achievements and steal your superstar status.

NCIS

Title: NCIS
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/31/2011
Overview: As a member of NCIS, some of the world’s most advanced technology is at your disposal, but sometimes cracking the case comes down to following your gut. Join the high-profile crime-solving crew of the hit TV series in this Kinect-compatible game based on NCIS. Solve four interconnected cases created with the show’s writers. Play as all the agents from the show, including DiNozzo, David, Ducky, McGee, and Gibbs. Chase down leads, analyze crime-scene data, and drop the hammer on suspects. Experience a storyline with the humor and camaraderie of the show, collecting and analyzing evidence in a wide variety of mini-games, then piecing it all together to see where it leads.

Twister Mania

Title: Twister Mania
Publisher: Majesco
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 10/31/2011
Overview: NOTE: This title requires the Kinect Sensor for gameplay. The Kinect Sensor is not included with rental or purchase of this title.

Left foot blue! Right hand…Kinect? The classic game ties you up in knots without using a mat with this new take on Twister play powered by Xbox Kinect. Turn yourself in every possible direction and bend in ways you never thought possible in 16 different Twister challenges. Try to mimic the movements you see on screen, move fast to clear shapes, try and squeeze through cutouts, and more. You can even dare your friends to match your movements in a game of Twister H-O-R-S-E. Up to eight players can join in four-on-four party play. You can relive your most hilarious moments thanks to pictures the game snaps during every round.

Hasbro Family Game Night 4

Title: Hasbro Family Game Night 4
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 10/31/2011
Overview: You may have played these games before, but never like this! Hasbro Family Game Night 4 takes five classic games and re-imagines them just like on the Hasbro Family Game Night TV show. In Yahtzee! Bowling, you won’t just roll dice, you’ll chase number combos by bowling and knocking down pins. In Connect 4, you’ll score four in a row by sinking shots in a basketball hoop. Aim for the bull’s-eye and block your opponents with giant pieces in Sorry! Sliders. Move fast to re-arrange word tiles in Scrabble Flash. Use quick reflexes to own the Bop-It Boptagon. The big winners take home prizes from the Monopoly Crazy Cash Machine.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Title: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 10/31/2011
Overview: Put yourself in the hot seat with this Xbox 360 version of the hit game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire! The Emmy-winning show has been thrilling audiences for over a decade. All that stands between you and one million dollars is 15 multiple choice questions. Create your own avatar and see if you can win big money. The game is loaded with 3,000 questions, giving you plenty of chances to use those lifelines. Unlock new customization options, bonus items, and video highlights of the show’s greatest moments as you progress through single player, or square off against friends in the four-player Party Mode.

Sonic Generations

Title: Sonic Generations
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/31/2011
Overview: Sonic Generations celebrates the franchise’s 20th birthday by gathering the best of Sonic’s past and wrapping it into an experience that’s part flashback and all fast-track. Sonic’s world has been punctured by time holes. Play as two versions of Sonic, one current, one classic. Race into the environments of Sonic’s past where you’ll encounter memorable Sonic characters. Free your old friends by completing levels and they’ll join you on the adventure. But your friends aren’t the only ones who are waiting for you. You’ll have to defeat some of the most powerful enemies Sonic has ever faced to plug the time holes and conquer the mysterious force that unleashed them.

Jane’s Advanced Strike Fighters

Title: Jane’s Advanced Strike Fighters
Publisher: Maximum Family Games
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Strategy/Sim
Release Date: 10/29/2011
Overview: When the last free area of a nation is threatened, America refuses to sit idly by. Fight for freedom and defend the Western way of life in this frenzied air combat sim that forces you to make life-or-death decisions in a split second. The fictional country of Azbaristan has spent ten years stuck in civil war. As the Northern People’s Republic mobilizes to invade South Azbaristan, American forces soar into action to defend the oil-rich country. Lead your squadron on 16 missions where you’ll fly 30 authentic aircraft from Europe, Russia, China, and the U.S. Play a full campaign with a co-op wingman or go online for 16-player combat.

Blackwater

Title: Blackwater
Publisher: 505 Games
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 10/27/2011
Overview: Your new job description: dealing with the most dangerous situations on Earth. Join Blackwater, the paramilitary organization that’s played a role in major conflicts around the world, in this motion-based military shooter. Work as four different Blackwater operatives as you use lethal force in critical situations. Use over 25 motion-based tactics to shoot, dodge bullets, toss grenades, smash down doors, and generally make life miserable for anyone who gets in the way of your objective. Load up with real military gear from military equipment suppliers like Colt, Mossberg, Blaser, Spetnaz, and Sig Sauer. Controller-based play is available for players who prefer a more traditional shooter experience.

Jeopardy!

Title: Jeopardy!
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Wii U
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 12/14/2012
Overview: Play America’s favorite quiz show with enhanced HD presentation, slick new menus, and new in-game features. Test your knowledge by guessing the answer to 3,000 clues. Ring in before the other contestants as you compete in Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy, then lay it all on the line in Final Jeopardy. Join host Alex Trebek for play that unfolds just like you see on TV. The Jeopardy Clue Crew of Jimmy, Kelly, and Sarah is on hand to help present clues for the first time in a game. Play party style on your TV or pick up your Wii U GamePad for a standalone game in single player.

Wheel of Fortune

Title: Wheel of Fortune
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Wii U
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 12/14/2012
Overview: Would you like to buy a vowel? Spin the wheel, fill in the missing letters, and solve the puzzle in this chance to be a contestant on one of the most popular game shows in TV history. Join your hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White as you spin the Wheel of Fortune. Solve over 8,000 puzzles as you try to take home big money against virtual opponents or friends. You’ll feel like you’re on the show in two distinct game experiences. Regular party-style play is optimized for your TV screen with new animated videos, mini-games, and HD presentation. You can also play a standalone single-player version using your GamePad as a tablet.

Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth

Title: Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Wii U
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 12/5/2012
Overview: Who’s the most powerful character in the Marvel Universe? Take control of your favorite superhero and find out in this epic brawler that lets Earth’s Mightiest Heroes battle it out and settle the argument once and for all! Feel what it’s like to have superpowers as you use motion control to command your favorite characters in explosive, action-packed brawls. Choose from 20 Marvel heroes and villains, including Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America. Use their incredible powers to clobber your opponents with high-impact strikes and special attacks. Pick from a variety of battle types, including Co-Op, Campaign, Arcade, Challenge, Tournament, and Versus.

007 Legends

Title: 007 Legends
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Wii U
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 12/10/2012
Overview: Think of this as a greatest hits collection, 007 style. James Bond 007 Legends combines six of the super agent’s biggest movies into an original unifying storyline filled with classic missions and unforgettable action. Play as Daniel Craig’s Bond and experience iconic moments from five decades of the Bond franchise, from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service all the way to Skyfall. Encounter classic Bond characters and eight of the series’ most memorable villains, many voiced by the original actors. Use Bond gadgets, vehicles, and weapons, plus take advantage of your own gadget: the GamePad. Use the touch screen to crack safes, flip switches, manipulate your environment, quickly access mission objectives, and more.

Rapala Pro Bass Fishing

Title: Rapala Pro Bass Fishing
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Wii U
Genre: Strategy/Sim
Release Date: 12/3/2012
Overview: If you want to be the best, you’ll have to beat the best in this ultimate bass-fishing showdown! Rapala Pro Bass Fishing gives you a chance to compete against the sport’s best pros and top your friends in motion-control fishing action. Reel in trophy catches with incredibly true-to-life mechanics. Compete with friends in real time as you go head-to-head in a full array of fishing and angling contests. See how you stack up against the Rapala pros in more than 20 different tournament events. Use the same gear the pros use and feel like you’re on the big stage with full TV-style presentation, including announcer commentary, leaderboards, and the dramatic final weigh-in.

Family Party 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade

Title: Family Party 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade
Publisher: D3P
Platform: Wii U
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 12/3/2012
Overview: This crazy collection of mini-games gives you 30 great reasons to play together and just as many fun ways to use the Wii U’s GamePad controller. Travel to the magical Family Party Land, a friendly mix of familiar games and extreme obstacle courses that are raging out of control! Pick from 30 games geared for players of all ages. Ride horses, shoot rockets, dodge barrels, skydive, and more as you earn medals, unlock more games, and compete to be king of the island. Use the GamePad to take part in the action in some games or guide the action as game master in others. If you’re up for a real challenge, use it to take on friends in one-on-three competitions.

Rise of the Guardians

Title: Rise of the Guardians
Publisher: D3P
Platform: Wii U
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 12/3/2012
Overview: They are known for inspiring some of the wonders of childhood, creating memories that last a lifetime. Now, they’re joining forces and going into battle! Team up with North (Santa Claus), Tooth (the Tooth Fairy), Bunnymund (the Easter Bunny), Sandman, and Jack Frost as the legendary characters band together to protect children from an evil spirit. Explore the imaginative worlds of each Guardian in play inspired by the movie, using each character’s special combat moves to battle the nightmarish creatures of the evil Pitch. Unlock upgrades and new special moves that give you even more ways to battle. Four friends can experience the adventure together in drop-in/drop-out multiplayer.

Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013

Title: Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Wii U
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 12/3/2012
Overview: In Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013, you’re not just tracking one of the most ferocious beasts in the wild, you’re also hunting for redemption and revenge! Cabela’s adds an extra edge with a storyline from one of the writers of Fringe. After losing their father to the claws of a grizzly bear, two brothers reunite for a hunt ten years later, putting their past in the crosshairs and their own lives on the line. Track predators that move in coordinated packs, use social hierarchies, and ambush you with behavior driven by a smarter and deadlier AI engine. See who’s got the best shot in four-player head-to-head, turn-based multiplayer.