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Shippin' Out May 21-25: Pirates of the Caribbean, Halo 2 delayed

By Tor Thorsen, GameSpotPosted May 21, 2007 7:31 pm PT

[UPDATE] The Master Chief's Vista debut is pushed to May 31 as Captain Jack Sparrow's multiplatform swashbuckler dominates the week's release slate.

On Friday, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End will descend on theaters. But while the film's box-office success is preordained--its predecessor grossed more than $135 million during its US opening weekend--the fate of its game adaptation is less secure. Though it is being released on every major platform, At World's End must overcome a checkered history. Previous games based on the Pirates films have received only middling reviews and so-so sales--check back later in the week to see if the latest installment passes muster with GameSpot's editors.

One game that sold very well when it was first released on the Xbox is Halo 2. Two and a half years later, the game was trying to be a best-seller again when it was supposed to arrive on the PC Tuesday. [UPDATE] However, on Thursday Microsoft abruptly announced the game had been pushed back to May 31. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our customers," was the extent of Microsoft's mea culpa. Now Shadowrun, the somewhat controversial first-person shooter based on the classic role-playing game, will be the first title for Windows Live, the PC answer to Xbox Live, when it comes out May 29.

Fans of Japanese games also have a nice selection this week. Two distinctly Nippon-ese action role-playing games Square Enix's Dawn of Mana and Atlus' Odin Sphere--both touch down tomorrow alongside Naruto: Ninja Council 3 (DS) and WarTech: Senko no Ronde (Xbox 360).

It's also a good week for downloadable retro titles. Today, the classics Blazing Lazers, Donkey Kong 2: Diddy Kong's Quest, and Streets of Rage 2 all became available on the Wii's Virtual Console service. On Wednesday, the Cold War actioner Rush N' Attack and the seminal Shoot-'Em-Up Xevious will both debut on Xbox Live Arcade.

This week's new releases are listed below (list taken from retailer information--actual dates may vary).

MAY 21, 2007
Blazing Lazers (WII)
Donkey Kong 2: Diddy Kong's Quest (WII)
Streets of Rage 2 (WII)
UFO: Extraterrestrials (PC)

MAY 22, 2007
Brooktown High: Senior Year (PSP)
Death, Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom (DS)
Dawn of Mana (PS2)
Halo 2 (PC)
Legend of the Dragon (PSP)
Marvel Trading Card Game (DS)
Naruto: Ninja Council 3 (DS)
Odin Sphere (PS2)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (X360, PC, WII, PS3, PS2, DS, PSP)
WarTech: Senko no Ronde (X360)

MAY 23, 2007
Diner Dash (DS, PSP)
Rush 'n Attack (X360)
Xevious (X360)

MAY 24, 2007
No releases scheduled.

MAY 25, 2007
No releases scheduled.

56 Comments

  • optic0n

    Posted May 22, 2007 6:54 pm PT

    mm Dawn of Mana

  • interpolred

    Posted May 22, 2007 6:51 pm PT

    Hmmm...I have to check out some reviews. Haven't been active here for a few weeks.

  • Dizzy-P

    Posted May 22, 2007 6:41 pm PT

    pirates aint my fing n halo is jus old news man i actually kinda pity ppl who buy old games jus cuz its on a different fing n the graphics might be a bit better cmon peeps save ya money for propa games its time to move on to next-gen.

  • jacky531

    Posted May 22, 2007 5:29 pm PT

    I wonder if pirates of the carribean it going to be good cause I dont want to waste money

  • aikao

    Posted May 22, 2007 4:24 pm PT

    Halo 2 for Vista has been pushed to June 1. As recently reported by Gamestop. If Halo 2 for PC can be delayed twice, and it is a game that has been out for over 3 years, then it would not be a surprise to see Halo 3 get delayed until October or November.

    And DMShadows...I have called every Circuit City in Southern CA, and they do not carry Halo 2 Vista yet.

  • wwonka666

    Posted May 22, 2007 4:23 pm PT

    I want new games to come out, every day.

  • darren05r

    Posted May 22, 2007 4:02 pm PT

    if only... rainbow six vegas was due to be released on 25 may after its april delay. ubisoft are going to start p*****g PS3 fans off if they dont get their act together. teyon, i cannot agree with you that the ps store is getting updates every week. i have only seen one update on the ps store, and they only added one item (cant remember what)

  • _NeoN

    Posted May 22, 2007 2:57 pm PT

    I have high hopes for the Pirates game, planning on catching the movie this weekend. Can't wait.

    Played a bit of Halo 1 but didn't enjoy it so much, here's hoping the 2nd one will be more to my tastes. Sadly, no Vista yet, so no Halo II too.

  • _NeoN

    Posted May 22, 2007 2:56 pm PT

    I have high hopes for the Pirates game, planning on catching the movie this weekend. Can't wait.

    Played a bit of Halo 1 but didn't enjoy it so much, here's hoping the 2nd one will be more to my tastes. Sadly, no Vista yet, so no Halo II too.

  • DMShadows

    Posted May 22, 2007 1:19 pm PT

    Halo 2 Vista out today is WRONG... most stores DO NOT EVEN HAVE IT IN STOCK. The only place that DOES seem to be selling it in the States is Circuit City. So if you happen to be so lucky as to be in the USA and live near a Circuit City, go nuts... the rest of us will have to wait until May 31st or June 1st depending on who you talk too.

  • champhf

    Posted May 22, 2007 11:56 am PT

    well this is just for vista so whatever,.....played it on xbox no big deal

  • willripyouanew1

    Posted May 22, 2007 11:14 am PT

    Yeah Pirates will drop price 2 weeks from now , 'cuse it'll stink

  • ocdog45

    Posted May 22, 2007 10:37 am PT

    not much this week

  • NeoNavarro

    Posted May 22, 2007 10:36 am PT

    Wha? Halo 2 comming out on the 22nd? Are they sure this time?

  • gatsbythepig

    Posted May 22, 2007 10:31 am PT

    Awesome, thanks for the information.

  • Teyon

    Posted May 22, 2007 9:18 am PT

    I find it difficult to believe the PSN store isn't getting at least one demo, video or downloadable game. I know there's not much for PS3 this month but the Playstation Network is updated every week. Someone didn't do their research before writing this story I think.

  • azizrulez

    Posted May 22, 2007 8:56 am PT

    no PS3 games,
    BUMMER DUDE!!!!!

    except POTC

  • SavoyPrime

    Posted May 22, 2007 8:21 am PT

    I might end up grabbing Odin Sphere depending on reviews.

  • GonzoGuy

    Posted May 22, 2007 8:02 am PT

    Okay but those Wii titles from yesterday are neither new releases nor are they shipping anywhere anymore.

    My wife has been looking forward to Brooktown High. She loves those Japanese dating sims but the ones available on line are very elementary.

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