Multiformat Breakdown: April & May
I thought I would post some release dates of up and coming games across all formats for the rest of the month as well as some titles for next month too.
April
24th April: Damnation - (PC, PS3,360)
24th April: Dance Party Club Hits - (PS2, Wii)
24th April:Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 - (PS3, 360, PS2)
24th April: Little Kings Story - (Wii)
Little Kings Story
24th April:Marbles! Balance Challenge - (Wii)
24th April:New Play Control! Pikmin 2 - (Wii)
24th April: Star Ocean: The Last Hope - (360)
24th April:The Chronicles Of Riddick: Assault On Dark Athena - (PC, PS3,360)
Chronicles Of Riddick: Assault On Dark Athena
24th April: Theatre Of War II: Africa 1943 - (PC)
28th April:Roogoo Attack - (DS)
30th April: Don King Presents Prizefighter - (Wii)
30th April: Flock! - (PC, PS3,360)
30th April:MotoGP - (Wii)
30th April: Rock Revolution - (DS, PS3, Wii)
TBA April:Championship Manager 2009 - (PC)
Championship Manager 2009
TBA April:Diabolik: The Original Sin - (MULTI)
TBA April: Stalin Vs Martians - (PC)
May
1st May: Aqua Panic - (DS)
1st May: Coraline - (DS, PS2 Wii)
1st May: Dogz - (Wii)
1st May: Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce - (PSP)
1st May: Gardening Mama - (DS)
1st May: Hanna Montana: The Movie Game - (MULTI)
1st May: Hell’s Kitchen - (PC)
1st May: Heroes - (PS3, 360)
1st May: Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward - (PC, DS, Wii)
1st May: Imagine Party Babyz - (Wii)
1st May: Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust - (PS3)
1st May: Lifesigns Hospital Affairs - (DS)
1st May: Petz My Monkey Family - (DS)
1st May: Rhythm Paradise - (DS)
1st May: Russell Grants Astrology - (DS)
1st May: X-Men Origins: Wolverine - (MULTI)
X - Men Origins: Wolverine
1st May: Yamaha Supercross - (PC, Wii)
8th May: Pool Hall Pro - (PC, Wii)
8th May: Secret File 2: Puritas Cordis - (PC, DS, Wii)
8th May: Unreal Anthology - (PC)
8th May: Velvet Assassin - (PC, 360)
8th May: Vertigo - (PC, Wii)
15th May: Battlestations: Pacific - (PC, 360)
15th May: Demigod - (PC)
Demigod
15th May: Left Brain Right Brain 2 - (DS)
15th May: Namco Museum Virtual Arcade - (360)
15th May: Rock Band 2 - (Wii)
15th May: Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - (PS3, 360)
15th May: Wonder World Amusement Park - (DS)
22nd May: Bionic Commando - (PC, PS3, 360)
Bionic Commando
22nd May: Diva Girls Making the Music - (DS)
22nd May: Horrible Histories Ruthless Romans - (DS, Wii)
22nd May: Line Rider 2: Unbound - (DS, Wii)
22nd May: Neopets Puzzle Adventure - (DS, PC, Wii)
22nd May: Pokemon Platinum - (DS)
22nd May: Purr Pals - (Wii)
22nd May: Skyscraper - (Wii)
22nd May: The Big Deal - (DS)
22nd May: UFC 2009 Undisputed - (PS3, 360)
22nd May: Urban Extreme - (Wii)
22nd May: Virtua Tennis 2009 - (PC, PS3, 360)
Virtua Tennis 3
29th May: Bob the Builder Festival of Fun - (Wii)
29th May: Boom Blox Bash Party - (Wii)
29th May: Cake Mania 2 - (PC)
29th May: Damnation - (PC, PS3, 360)
29th May: Fuel - (PC, PS3, 360)
29th May: Mary Kings Riding School 2 - (Wii)
29th May: PDC World Championship Darts 2009 - (DS, Wii)
29th May: Terminator Salvation - (PC, PS3, 360)
Terminator Salvation
30th May: Gran Turismo 4 - (PSP)
31st May: Dead Mountaineers Hotel - (PC)
31st May: Peppa Pig The Game - (Wii)
TBA May: Call Of Juarez: Bound In Blood - (PC, PS3, 360)
TBA May: Drama Queens - (DS)
TBA May: Dungeon Hero - (PC, 360)
TBA May: Guitar Hero Metallica - (PS3, 360, Wii)
TBA May: Luna Online - (PC)
TBA May: Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite - (PSP)
TBA May: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 - (PS2)
TBA May: Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising - (PC, PS3, 360)
Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising
TBA May: Puffins: Island Adventure - (DS)
TBA May: SuperCar Challenge - (PS3)
TBA May: The Conduit - (Wii)
TBA May: Time Of Shadows - (PC)
As with all release dates, these are subject to change. There may also be discrepancies of a week before/after between American and European releases and multi platform launches.
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Nintendo DS Breakdown: February 2009
February 3rd:
My English Coach - Learn the English language in many fun ways! Educational
My World, My Way - Run your own kingdom as a bratty queen. RPG
Phineas and Ferb - An actioner starring two quirky characters. Action-Adventure
February 9th:
Moomin: The Great Autumn Party - An adventure game for younger audiences. Action-Adventure
February 10th:
Jake Power: Fire Man - Race to put out fires and save helpless citizens. Action-Adventure
Legacy of YS: Books 1 and 2 - The venerable RPG franchise hits the DS. RPG
My Do lt All - Features a journal, calendar, and minigames/activities. Educational
Retro Game Challenge - Play many challenege based games that reference NES favorites. Multi-Genre
February 16th:
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon - The epic series continues! RPG
February 17th:
Brave: Shaman’s Challenge - Solve puzzles in an adventure starring a young native American. Puzzle
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride - Another entry into the popular RPG series. RPG
Martial Arts: Capoeira Fighters - Fight in the intenses art of capoeira. Fighting
Roogoo Attack - Defend your planet by solve mind-bending puzzles. Puzzle
February 24th:
Blue Dragon Plus - The excellent Xbox 360 RPG makes its way to handheld. RPG
C.O.R.E. - A sci-fi oriented shooter. Shooter
Imagine: Family Doctor - Take on the role o a family doctor. Simulation
Also This Month:
- Imagine: Cheerleader
- Jojo’s Fashion Show
- My Personal Diary
- Petz: Horseshoe Ranch
- Splinter Cell: Conviction
My 2 Cents (or whatever they’re worth): This month is pretty awesome for RPG lovers. A new YS, a new Blue Dragon, a new Fire Emblem, and a new Dragon Quest. All epic series, all good stuff. Also, My World, My Way looks like it could be a lot of fun. The rest of the games this month are for the most part, kids stuff.
Did you like this post?Nintendo DS Breakdown: April 2008
April 11th:
Fab 5 Soccer- Arcade style soccer game featuring many soccer superstars. Sports
Plushees- Take care of living stuffed animals. Puzzle
April 14th:
MLB 2K8 Fantasy All Stars- Portable version of the popular baseball series. Sports
April 15th:
Cory in the House- Based on the popular children’s TV show. Action-Adventure
High School Musical 2: Work This Out!- Based on the popular Disney film series. Action-Adventure
Rondo of Swords- Fantasy epic with an upgradeable cast of characters. Strategy
Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys- Play as the titular heroes as they stop an alien invasion. Action-Adventure
April 20th:
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness/Explorers of Time- One dungeon oriented game split into two! RPG
April 21st:
The World Ends With You- Anime-esque RPG from the makers of the Kingdom Hearts series. RPG
April 24th:
Dream Pinball 3D- Play on one of many pinball tables in this new pinball game. Action-Adventure
April 29th:
Brain Voyage- Travel the world solving various brain teasers. Puzzle
Let’s Pilates/Yoga- Two games made to get you fit through either Pilates or Yoga exercises. Simulation
River King: Mystic Valley- Fishing game with an adventurous storyline. Sports
Toy Shop- Make your own toys and sell them in your very own toy shop. Simulation
My 2 Cents (or whatever they’re worth): A couple of choice titles stand out among the crap. Teenage Zombies looks to be both charming and fun to play. I mean, who doesn’t want to play as a brain eating zombie? The World Ends With You looks truly incredible, and I really think this one is going to become an unsung classic in the RPG genre (I’m looking at you Legend of Legaia and Alundra).
Did you like this post?Super Genintari 4 in 1 Console
The above picture is of Super Genintari which is the latest Mega Console mod by Richard DaLuz. The above Bronze-Acrylic case consists of Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System, Genesis and Super NES. The Super Genintari connects to a TV using a single cable via a A/V cableand and is capable of running four games simultaneously and it also cooks bread with the generated heat. Richard DaLuz spend started working on this project from 2002 and finished it now in 2008!!!
Did you like this post?Games Being Released this week!
This week has to be declared “The Gaming Week” with games releasing for all platforms, this week certainly seems good for gamers’.
Here is the list of games that are going to be released this week-:
1. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2
Platform - PC
Publisher - Ubisoft
Relase Date - 15th April 2008
The sequel of Rainbow Six: Vegas is finally here but a few weeks late for the PC platform. The orignal Rainbow Six: Vegas was a surprise hit and Ubisoft then quickly came out with its sequel. The console version was launched last month and has already sold 2 million copies worldwide. The old game followed a story of Las Vegas being captured by terrorists and this one follows on similar lines. Rainbox Six: Vegas 2 also has a new character named Bishop which is customizable in the same way the multiplayer characters were in the Multiplayer Mode of Rainbow Six: Vegas.
2. Okami
Publisher - Capcom
Platform - Wii
Release Date - April 15, 2008
3. Gran Turismo: Prologue
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: PlayStation 3
Release Date: April 15, 2008
This has to be the BIG one. Playstation 3 owners were waiting for this game for a long time and finally its here. The HD gaming experience is going to be really awesome with this game.
Other New Releases: The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff (PC), Dream Pinball 3D (Wii), Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time (DS), and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (DS).
Recent Releases: Overclocked: A History of Violence (PC), Assassin’s Creed (PC), Cry of the Infected (PC), Condemned 2: Bloodshot (Xbox 360, PS3),
Next Week’s Titles: Mario Kart Wii (Wii), Turok (PC), Persona 3: FES (PS2), Target: Terror (Wii), NBA Ballers: Chosen One (Xbox 360, PS3)
Did you like this post?The Most Violent Games of all time!
The Worst Violent games of all times
Here are the most violent games of all time!
5. Custer’s Revenge
Platform – Atari 2600
This game is a very unique one. It is one of the oldest game to give on-screen nudity a try. This game uses rape as its gameplay. Quite Violent I will say! Parents should make sure their children stay away from these kinds of games.
4. Night Trap
Platform – PC/Mac/3DO/DS
Night Trap caused controversy in US and Australia primarily. It’s a horror movie copy – a house, girls clad in revealing dress and a group of killers that only you can defeat. Surprisingly the PC and 3DO version did not have any such controversy
3. Carmageddon
Platform - PC
In this racing game you had two ways to win a race. Just reach the finish line or be the first one to kill all the pedestrians on the street. The OFLC passed this game as a “MA15+” rating still the highest for any game!
2. Third Kill
Platform – PS1
It’s totally different when a Government bans a game and when a publisher bans a game. That was the fate of this four player playstation 1 game which was banned by EA saying that this game is “senselessly violent”.
1. Manhunt
Platform – PC
The manufacture of GTA series, Rockstar produced this game which shows the dark side of them. This game was initially passed by OFLC in October 2003 but later on due to government pressure it was refused classification in September 2004
Did you like this post?Guitar Hero On Tour for DS
Guitar Hero has made its mark on every Gaming System. Now its time to conquer the handhelds. Activision has officially announced ‘Guitar Hero On Tour’ for the DS.
The way to play this game would be an additional accessory which goes into the GBA Port and which acts like the 4 Buttons on the normal version of Guitar Hero.
Check out this Video to know exactly how you’ll be able to game :
From the Video it seems the DS is held sideways with the hand gripping around the Guitar attachment and also hold down the fret buttons. Other hand would be used to strum using stylus.
Well the idea seems pretty neat….will it work practically or not it still to be known…check back later for Links to Reviews about this game….
Did you like this post?Nintendo DS Breakdown: March 2008
March 3rd:
Bubble Bobble: Double Shot- Bubble Bobble returns to its classic gameplay. Action-Adventure
Let’s Ride: Friends Forever- Take care of your own personal portable horse. Simulation
March 4th:
Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery- Explore uncharted lands in this 18th century adventure. Simulation
Chicken Hunter- Hunt down renegade poultry. Action-Adventure
Eco Creatures: Save the Forest- Save the wilderness and it’s inhabitants. Action-Adventure
Imagine: Figure Skater- Become a professional figure skater. Sports
Mysterious Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer- New entry in the RPG series. RPG
Ninja Reflex- Test your reflex with a series of ninja inspired activities. Action-Adventure
Pet Shop- Own and operate you very own pet shop. Simulation
Petz: Bunnyz- Care for a family of bunnies in the newest Petz game. Simulation
March 5th:
Homie Rollerz- Customize your own ride and race it to the finish line. Racing
Spitfire Heroes: Tales of the Royal Air Force- Fight in aerial combat in this WWII inspired game. Action-Adventure
March 11th:
Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates- Newest game in the Chrystal Chronicles story. RPG
Insecticide- Take action in a world overrun by insects. Action-Adventure
Nanostray 2- Sequel to the popular shooter. Action-Adventure
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008- Latest entry in the popular soccer series.
March 18th:
Diary Girl- Play games, plan your day, and keep a journal. Puzzle
Fantasy Aquarium- Take care of a variety of aquatic animals. Simulation
GoPets: Vacation Island- Train and play with a pet dog or cat. Simulation
Lost in Blue 3- Survive while stranded on an island. RPG
Sega Superstars Tennis- Sega mascots duel it up as tennis pros. Sports
March 20th:
Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword- Ryu Hayabusa’s adventures go portable. Action-Adventure
March 25th:
Harvest Moon DS Cute- The long running series continues on the DS. Strategy
March 26th:
Mazes of Fate DS- Save the world with the help of your friends. RPG
March 31st:
Dream Pinball 3D- The classic game of pinball in the palm of your hand. Simulation
My 2 Cents (or whatever they’re worth): Wow, there are a LOT of games coming out this month for the DS. The sad part of this is that half are kiddie fair, and the another quarter of them are just looking bad. This month is all about two games. Final Fantasy and Ninja Gaiden. Both series are great in their own ways, and these handheld editions will be perfect practice for their upcoming console entries on the 360 and PS3. These “animal care” games are just too many.
Did you like this post?Spore set for a Sept 7 Release
The much awaited game Spore is all set for an Official Launch of September 7 ! For those who don’t know yet Spore is a multi-platform god game under development by Maxis and designed by Will Wright that allows a player to control the evolution of a species from its beginnings as a multicellular organism, through development as a sapient and social land-walking creature, to levels of interstellar exploration as a spacefaring culture. The game has drawn wide attention for its massive scope, and its use of open-ended gameplay and procedural generation.
Did you like this post?Nintendo DS Breakdown: February 2008
February 4th:
Paws and Claws Pet Resort- Take care of a variety of animals at a resort. Puzzle
Zoo Tycoon DS- Own and operate your own zoo. Simulation
February 5th:
Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles- Take the action-adventure of Assassin’s Creed on the road. Action-Adventure
Homie Rollerz- Customize vehicles and take them through various courses. Racing
My Horse and Me- Take on the role of an equestrian in this horse racing simulation. Sports
Puppy Palace- Take care of a variety of lovable puppies. Simulation
Real Soccer 2008- The series comes to handhelds with all of the trimmings. Sports
Spiderwick Chronicles- Based on the upcoming movie and popular books. Action-Adventure
February 10th:
Professor Layton and the Curious Village- Play through various puzzle games with Professor Layton and friends. Puzzle
February 12th:
Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts- Use magic and sword skills to battle the forces of evil. RPG
February 15th:
Barnyard Blast- A platformer featuring a gun toting pig. Action-Adventure
February 18th:
FIFA Street 3- Take the game of soccer to the streets. Sports
February 19th:
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney- Play as rookie lawyer Apollo Justice in this new entry in the series. Adventure
February 25th:
Bratz: Super Babyz- Collection of minigames inspired by the popular Bratz cartoons. Action
USA Today Crosswords- Hundreds of crossword puzzles straight from USA Today. Puzzle
February 26th:
Brain Assist- Play through dozens of mind melting puzzle games. Puzzle
Bubble Bobble Double Shot- Bubble Bobble returns to its platforming roots in this new DS game. Action-Adventure
Insecticide- Play in a dangerous world run by insects. Action-Adventure
Mazes of Fate DS- Join a group of heroes to save the world from the forces of evil. RPG
Nanostray 2- Sequel to the popular shooter. Action
Petz Wild Animals: Tigerz- Take care of tigers as well as train them for the circus. Simulation
My 2 Cents (or whatever they’re worth): Wow, this month DS owners will be taking care of a lot of animals! Seriously though, that stuff is alright for younger audiences, but do we really need eighteen animal care games every month? This months good games look to be Bubble Bobble, mostly because its returning to the style of gaming that made it famous: the Platformer. Nanostray was a good shooter, so the sequel should be worth a look. Of course there is also Ace Attorney, which every smart DS owner should pick up. This month’s really interesting title looks to be Insecticide. With it’s film noir-ish feel, along with it’s cool insect characters, it could be an interesting game. It’s like a Bug’s Life for Sin City fans (well, maybe not that hardcore).
Did you like this post?Nintendo DS Breakdown: January 2008
January 7th:
Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure- Journey to the depths of the sea to uncover strange aquatic creatures. Action-Adventure
January 8th:
Jackass the Game- Perform stunts and freak outs from the popular TV show. Action-Adventure
January 15th:
Corvette Evolution GT- Race your favorite Corvette models on one of many tracks. Racing
Miami Nights: Singles in the City- Create your own character and interact with others in the Miami club scene. Simulation
Nanostray 2- Sequel to the shoot em’ up title Nanostray. Action-Adventure
January 21st:
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin- Strategize your methods of destruction in this new installment of the popular war/strategy series. Strategy
January 22nd:
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games- Play as one of a cast of characters from both the Mario and Sonic universes and compete in Olympic events. Sports
January 29th:
Bomberman Land Touch! 2- New installment in the popular franchise that uses stylus functionality. Action-Adventure
January TBA:
Mega Brain Boost- Use your brain in a variety of mini-games designed to make your brain work hard, this collects both Beta Wave and Gamma Wave titles. Puzzle
My 2 Cents (or whatever they’re worth): While not a great month for DS titles, there are a few “diamonds in the rough”. Advance Wars is an excellent strategy series, and will remain so in this installment. If you want to get addicted to a game, try Advance Wars out, you won’t be able to remove that DS from your sweaty mitts. Bomberman is another addictive title, and if you have friends to link up to, it gets even better. Mega Brain Boost will be fun for those who like similar brain teasing games, but be warned if you own either or both Brain Boost: Gamma Wave or Brain Boost: Beat Wave. This is simply a collection of those titles, so don’t bother as its not technically a new game. The rest of the titles just bore me. Miami Nights? Come on, people.
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Nintendo DS Breakdown: December 2007
December 3rd:
American Girl: Julie Finds a Way- Adventure game based on the popular children’s book series. Action-Adventure
Alvin and the Chipmunks- Puzzle game based on the new live action film coming soon to theaters. Puzzle
The Golden Compass- Action game based on the popular children’s book series. Action-Adventure
Left Brain Right Brain- Brain teasing puzzles that test your mind. Puzzle
Pocket Pets- Raise your pets and watch them grow! Strategy
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008- Newest game in the long running puzzle fighter series. Puzzle
December 6th:
Strawberry Shortcake: The Four Seasons Cake- Help Strawberry Shortcake bake the ultimate cake. Action-Adventure
December 11th:
Luxor: Pharaoh’s Challenge- Play puzzles with an Egyptian twist. Puzzle
December 17th:
MX Vs. ATV: Untamed- Race your favorite off road vehicles. Racing
Warhammer 40k: Squad Command- A strategy twist on the long running Warhammer 40k franchise. Strategy
December 18th:
Corvette Evolution GT: Race your favorite Corvettes to victory. Racing
Indianapolis 500 Legends- Play as your favorite Indy drivers in this racing game. Racing
My 2 Cents (or whatever they’re worth): This month is pretty bare for DS owners. There are few stand out title, unless you love puzzle games. Left Brain Right Brain and Luxor might provide those puzzle game fans with something to tide them over, but there are already enough puzzle games available for the DS that are more than likely better choices. So this month I urge you to get to your local game shop and browse for some older titles you may have never had the chance to play. Often times games can be overlooked, and those bargain bins aren’t all crap.
Did you like this post?Nintendo DS Breakdown: November 2007
November will truly be a hearty month of both good food and DS games. Prepare for your thumbs to be aching next month DS owners! Heres the list of DS games available by November’s end.
November 6th-8th
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare- The eagerly anticipated new entry in the popular military series. Shooter (Squad Based)
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker- Breed a powerful team of monsters to fight for your cause. RPG
Geometry Wars: Galaxies- Handheld version of the popular Live Marketplace title. Puzzle
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Trilogy- LEGO Star Wars 1 and 2 in one portable package. Action-Adventure
Medal of Honor 2: Heroes- New portable installment of the WWII franchise. Shooter (1st-Person)
My Life Coach- Game used to improve one’s life skills. Educational
My Word Coach- Game used to help with vocabulary and spelling. Educational
Ontamarama- Quirky game in which music is created with the touch of a stylus. Rhythm
November 13th-16th
Contra 4- New game in the classic Konami series. Shooter
Draglade- Fighting game with a musical element that enhances your attacks. Fighting
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends: Imagination Invaders- Game based on the popular TV show. Action-Adventure
Monster Truck Jam- Smash it up with the world’s greatest monster trucks. Racing-Action
Mortal Kombat- The legendary fighter hits the DS. Fighting
Orcs & Elves- Epic dungeon crawler originally for mobile phones. RPG
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2- The Rabbids are at it again! Stop them with your stylus. Action-Adventure
The Simpsons- America’s favorite animated family hits the DS. Action-Adventure
WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008- Take your favorite WWE superstars on the go. Fighting
November 20th-21st
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings- Sequel to Final Fantasy XII. RPG
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games- Mario and Sonic, along with their friends, battle it out in Olympic games. Sports
My French Coach- Teach yourself some French. Educational
My Spanish Coach- Teach yourself some Spanish. Educational
Suzuki Superbikes- Race it out on a cadre of cool bikes. Racing
Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command- A strategy game set in the Warhammer 40k universe. Strategy
November 27th
CSI: Dark Motives- A portable crime scene needs some solving. Simulation
Nintendo Magic- Perfect your magic tricks and become the best in the world. Puzzle
My 2 cents (or whatever they’re worth): Well, November is sure jam packed with DS games, but which ones are actually worth your time (and money)? Call of Duty 4, most definitely. Also be sure to check out Contra 4, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings, and Dragon Quest Monsters. If you don’t have a Wii, pick up Geometry Wars, and Raving Rabbids 2. If you do have a Wii however, pick up those two for that instead. One wild card in the bunch is Nintendo Magic. It looks like it could be a very unique, original title. The rest is really nothing to write home about, save your cash for next month.
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