AU Shippin' Out October 13-17: Saints Row 2

  • By James Kozanecki, GameSpot AU
  • Posted Oct 12, 2008 11:20 pm PT

Word on the street has it that the Saints are coming back to reclaim Silverwater.

The 3rd Street Saints return to the streets of Silverwater this week, as well as store shelves around Australia. Set five years after the original game, Saints Row 2 starts off with the main character waking up from a long sleep in prison to find that the Saints have been disbanded and that Silverwater is no longer the gang’s playground. The story follows the anonymous character in his bid to regroup the gang and take back what is theirs. Like the first game, there are plenty of side missions to keep you occupied, such as BASE jumping and driving around in a septic tank spraying excrement all over buildings. When it comes out on October 16, there will be three versions of Saints available. First, there's the collector's edition that comes in gun packaging, including a USB memory stick, art book, and map/poster of Silverwater. Then, there's the initiation pack, which includes everything in the collector's pack, as well as a Saints basketball singlet, EB Games voucher, Saints rule book, and a fake Saints ID card. Last, but not least, there's the regular version of Saints Row 2.

BioShock started off its life as a semi-Xbox 360 exclusive, but like Lost Planet: Extreme Condition before it, it wasn't long before rumors circulated about a possible PlayStation 3 version. Skip a head one year, and the release of BioShock PS3 is just a few days away. Aside from a new "Survivor" difficulty and trophies, Andrew Ryan's--the game's antagonist--Rapture remains mostly unchanged. BioShock was critically acclaimed last year for its unique setting and engaging story, as well as scoring a runner-up position in GameSpot's 2007 Game of the Year Awards. If you haven't played it already, be sure to check BioShock for PS3 out on Friday.

October 15, 2008
Lego Batman (PS3, 360, DS, Wii, PS2, PSP, PC)
Fracture (PS3, 360)
Golden Axe: Beast Rider (PS3, 360)
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir (DS)
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel (PC)
Wild Earth: African Safari (Wii)

October 16, 2008
Saints Row 2 (360, PS3, PC)
Warriors Orochi 2 (PS2, 360)
Imagine Champion Rider (DS, Wii)
G1 Jockey 3 2008 (Wii)
G1 Jockey 4 (PS2)

October 17, 2008
BioShock (PS3)
Bella Sara (DS)
Nanostray 2 (DS)

21 Comments

  • Davideko

    Posted Oct 19, 2008 3:49 pm PT

    works!!
    http://www.YourPS34free.com/index.php?ref=5455112

  • huy11324

    Posted Oct 14, 2008 8:49 pm PT

    I thought Saints Row 2 was out today (14th)... and this article just adds even more to my confusion lol

  • ps3cooly21

    Posted Oct 14, 2008 5:40 am PT

    i prordered saints row 2 ps3 at ebgames im going to see if i can get it before the day its out at the shop

  • theis123456

    Posted Oct 14, 2008 12:53 am PT

    Bad luck for me the saints row fist comes ot the 17 this monthf so imm are soo eksit

  • Grimripper_nec

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 10:56 pm PT

    this says au read

  • tawagivercetti

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 6:36 pm PT

    getting the SR2 initiation pack can't wait its out 16th

  • AJ-Wylde

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 6:28 pm PT

    what i thought that saints row 2 was on the 14th ?? someone please clarify

  • Scianix-Black

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 4:27 pm PT

    THERE'S A NEW CITY FOR SAINT'S ROW 2?!

    lol

  • Roushrsh

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 12:35 pm PT

    I thought bioshock PS3 was coming out on the 21st...at least that's what gamefaqs has it for NA

  • noladem504

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 11:58 am PT

    i thought its coming out on the 14th?

  • tippeetom

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 11:13 am PT

    yea it is stilwater, where did he get silverwater from lol

  • sean0007

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 7:37 am PT

    Title of article shouldn't say September and you missed Dead Space.

  • agehaelhaym

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 6:27 am PT

    Finally I can get Nanostray 2 in Australia

  • BOZ_10

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 6:02 am PT

    Yay Lego Batman! I'm so getting it for my Nintendo Wii.

  • LordelX

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 5:56 am PT

    The only ones I'm interested in are Bioshock and Fallout 3 this winter.

  • MattH031

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 5:39 am PT

    Wasn't it "stilwater" not "silverwater"?

  • mhsdrake

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 4:51 am PT

    yay for bioshock on ps3- the only x360 game iv really wanted.

  • kazstar23

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 1:58 am PT

    nice can't wait for saints row 2

    just hope it doesn't have a dull ending like the first one

  • TicTac8745

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 1:24 am PT

    Saints Row 2 for X360 and Bioshock for PS3 it is then for the next few days!

  • raynethx

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 12:27 am PT

    kwl

  • dom1989

    Posted Oct 12, 2008 11:37 pm PT

    Oh great, the PlayStation fan boys are gonna wet themselves with anticipation of Friday on Thursday night... Possibly earlier...

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