Gamasutra's regular round-up of worldwide video game releases, "Release This!", takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, in a custom compiled list.
This week brings
NHL 13 and
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 to North America, while
Learn with Pokemon: Typing Adventure ships in Europe.
The following list covers all of the game software we know to be available -- across all platforms and regions -- for the week ending September 15th, 2012.
Games Released in the United States:
Electronic Arts' hockey franchise update
NHL 13 arrives on store shelves in North America this week. This year's edition boasts overhauled AI for opponents and teammates, along with a more accurate skill rating system.
Also premiering this week is a follow-up to Namco Bandai's fan-favorite arcade fighter
Tekken Tag Tournament. The sequel features upgraded tag mechanics and a roster of more than 50 playable characters.
Digital highlights include WayForward's '80s-styled cooperative brawler
Double Dragon: Neon and a sequel to Hello Games' motorcycle stunt game
Joe Danger.
Xbox 360:
- Double Dragon: Neon (Xbox Live Arcade)
- Joe Danger 2: The Movie (Xbox Live Arcade)
- NBA Baller Beats
- NHL 13
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
PlayStation 3:
- Double Dragon: Neon (PlayStation Network)
- NHL 13
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Nintendo 3DS:
- Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition
- Fractured Soul: Deep Void
Nintendo DS:
- Bookstore Dream (DSiWare)
- Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition
PC:
- I Am Alive
- Tryst
- War of the Human Tanks
Games Released in Europe:
NHL 13 and
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 debut in Europe alongside region-exclusive offerings like the Wii rhythm game
Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals: Sing and Dance and the keyboard-bundled DS typing tutor
Learn with Pokemon: Typing Adventure.
Nintendo Wii:
- Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals: Sing and Dance
Xbox 360:
- NHL 13
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
PlayStation 3:
- NHL 13
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Nintendo 3DS:
- Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure
- Gardenscapes
- Jewel Link: Legends of Atlantis
Nintendo DS:
- Gardenscapes
- Learn with Pokemon: Typing Adventure
PC:
- Camping Manager
- River Master
- Terrorhedron
Games Released in Japan:
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 headlines this week's console lineup in Japan, while the 3DS hosts Tecmo Koei's
Samurai Warriors Chronicles sequel
Sengoku Musou Chronicle 2nd and Nintendo's art training tool
Shin Egokoro Kyoushitsu (to be released in North America next month as
Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone).
Xbox 360:
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
PlayStation 3:
- Accel World: Ginyoku no Kakusei
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Nintendo 3DS:
- Medarot 7: Kabuto Ver.
- Medarot 7: Kuwagata Ver.
- Sengoku Musou Chronicle 2nd
- Shin Egokoro Kyoushitsu
PlayStation Portable:
- Accel World: Ginyoku no Kakusei
- Diabolik Lovers
- Elminage Ibun: Ame no Mihashira
- Sucre Portable
PC:
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Premium Package
