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
Divinity II: Ego Draconis and
The Magic Obelisk to North America, while other regions take a break.
The following list covers all of the game software we know to be available -- across all platforms and regions -- for the week ending January 2nd, 2010.
Games Released in the United States:
Nintendo Wii:
- The Magic Obelisk (online)
- World Party Games
Xbox 360:
- Divinity II: Ego Draconis
Nintendo DS:
- Dreamer Series: Zoo Keeper
- Learn Chess
- Learn Geography
PC:
- Divinity II: Ego Draconis
- Wildhollow (online)
Larian Studios' multiplatform action-RPG
Divinity II: Ego Draconis headlines North America's release lineup in a slow post-Christmas week.
Other domestic releases for this week include the Game Arts-developed WiiWare adventure title
The Magic Obelisk and the Wii minigame compilation
World Party Games.
Games Released in Europe:
No games are scheduled for retail release in Europe this week.
Games Released in Japan:
No games are scheduled for retail release in Japan this week.