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Shippin' Out 2/26-3/2: Baseballing, snowboarding, and Ocarina-ing

By Tim Surette, Brendan Sinclair, GameSpotPosted Feb 27, 2007 6:19 pm PT

New releases MLB 2K7, SSX Blur, DDR 360, Sims expansion get competition from a legendary game.

Following a week in which some big names such as Virtua Fighter 5, Sonic and the Secret Rings, and Crackdown hit stores, it seemed the first week of March had its work cut out for it. However, with new releases hitting every major platform and one downloadable treat from the mid-'90s, this week certainly is holding its own.

The US may be getting pelted with rainstorms, but that doesn't mean the virtual baseball diamonds are soggy. Out today are two games based on America's pastime--MLB 2K7 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable and MLB 07: The Show for the PS2 and PSP.

SSX Blur.

While inclement weather spells doom and gloom for baseball fans, snowboarders thrive on it. Electronic Arts is giving Wii owners a ride to the top of the mountain with SSX Blur, the debut of the series on the new crop of consoles and an exclusive to the system.

EA is also looking at the elements with its latest expansion pack for The Sims 2. The Sims 2 Seasons brings seasonal-themed activities, objects, and clothing to gamers' mini alter egos, along with weather effects. But the additions aren't just cosmetic--seasonal changes can have an impact on Sims' moods and relationships.

Other notable choices for gamers browsing stores include Formula One Championship Edition for the PS3, Bullet Witch and Dance Dance Revolution Universe for the Xbox 360, Chili Con Carnage and Marvel Trading Card Game for the PSP, and Jade Empire: Special Edition for the PC.

Ocarina of Time = Bo Derek.

But those looking for a perfect 10 may want to just turn their clocks back and peruse the Wii's Virtual Console. On Monday, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, considered by many to be one of the best games ever made, on the download service.

FEBRUARY 26, 2007
Jade Empire: Special Edition (PC)
Major League Baseball 2K7 (PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP)
MLB 07: The Show (PS2)
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Wii via Virtual Console)
Bio-Hazard Battle (Wii via Virtual Console)
Chew Man Fu (Wii via Virtual Console)

FEBRUARY 27, 2007
Formula One Championship Edition (PS3)
SSX Blur (Wii)
Bullet Witch (Xbox 360)
Dance Dance Revolution Universe (Xbox 360)
Samurai Warriors 2 Empires (Xbox 360, PS2)
Lumines Plus (PS2)
300: March to Glory (PSP)
Chili Con Carnage (PSP)
Marvel Trading Card Game (PSP)
MLB 07: The Show (PSP)
Meteos: Disney Magic (DS)
The Sims 2 Seasons (PC)

FEBRUARY 28, 2007
Alien Hominid HD (Xbox 360 via Live Arcade)

MARCH 2, 2007
Great Invasions (PC)

97 Comments

  • poncho88x

    Posted Mar 5, 2007 6:59 am PT

    I see ppl asking wat will they give zelda are u kiddin me they already reviewed it 10.0 great game they dont need to do it again its the same game. wat u think they are going to compare it to the games now but to our amazement they did and it was the same thing they must have nuthin else to do there its the same game thats all i got to say the buttons changee and thats about all..

  • rudyHG

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 11:52 am PT

    I don't know if I like this concept of treating the VC games like regular releases -- with ship dates and reviews and such. Mind you, I love the Wii, but do we really want to treat 10 year old ports as though they are new games?

  • Chief_Kuuni

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 5:26 pm PT

    zelda baby

  • Weirddude900

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 2:37 pm PT

    zelda best game ever

  • link631

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 11:14 am PT

    zelda is awsome!!!

  • Alcotamaysees

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 5:05 pm PT

    I wonder what gamespot will give zelda?

  • Just_Snake

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 9:44 am PT

    Great!
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  • neomorph03

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 7:24 am PT

    actually p2rus..according to your statement you said there was only 1 on playstation 1..when actually there were 2..i remember a game call Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions..for someone who is supposed to know what they are talking about your not very smart

  • p2rus

    Posted Mar 1, 2007 2:50 pm PT

    ok so thats 1 mgs game on the xbox...1 on ps 4 on ps2 1 on ps3... ok stop talking

  • xtremeg4m3r

    Posted Mar 1, 2007 1:18 pm PT

    "Metal Gear Solid 2:Substance was on xbox thank you much..with that in mind i assure you MGS4 will be on 360..pwned"

    NInja foot said:
    Your logic is a slight stretch, to put it mildly. Until an announcement is official, then all you are doing is guessing. THANK YOU

  • MegaManX9101

    Posted Mar 1, 2007 1:14 pm PT

    wait... blur is out? i had no idea... XD

  • neomorph03

    Posted Feb 28, 2007 11:00 pm PT

    i'm not guessing for those who get gameinformer magazine..its in an article they had with hideo kojima..who in my own words said "dont be surprised to see MGS4 be a multi-platform game."

  • NinjaFoot

    Posted Feb 28, 2007 10:30 pm PT

    "Metal Gear Solid 2:Substance was on xbox thank you much..with that in mind i assure you MGS4 will be on 360..pwned"


    Your logic is a slight stretch, to put it mildly. Until an announcement is official, then all you are doing is guessing, regardless.

  • vestalboy

    Posted Feb 28, 2007 9:49 pm PT

    MLB2K7 is so good it's scary. If you like MLB and own a 360, stop reading and go out and buy it immediately. I'm serious.

  • crozzan

    Posted Feb 28, 2007 7:25 pm PT

    Almost gives me tears of joy.

  • neomorph03

    Posted Feb 28, 2007 7:08 pm PT

    Metal Gear Solid 2:Substance was on xbox thank you much..with that in mind i assure you MGS4 will be on 360..pwned

  • p2rus

    Posted Feb 28, 2007 6:18 pm PT

    yeah well it usees blu-ray, so im just saying, and also what are you smoking. since when has mgs3 snake eater or substinance been on the xbox? mgs4 is for the ps3, and just get used to it...

  • neomorph03

    Posted Feb 28, 2007 5:43 pm PT

    I know a bluray player is 1000 bucks and a ps3 is 600..but last i checked the ps3 was meant for high def gaming..not a DVD player..so thats a stupid argument. And for the third time MGS4 will be on 360 mark my words..there are at least 4 on xbox now..so to say it wont be on 360 means you obviously know nothing about gaming..i work in electronics at target i can tell you we have 4 360's compared to 19 ps3's..you do the math

  • p2rus

    Posted Feb 28, 2007 5:26 pm PT

    neomorph03 1) blu-ray isnt worse than HD DVD, show me a link to all of your bs,
    and the ps3 has a lot of games coming out...Final Fantasy. Is Final Fantasy 13 coming out on another console? no. so its a ps3 exclusive. is mgs4 coming out on another console? no. so its a ps3 exclusive. the argument that snake is on super smash brothers means that mgs4 is useless is weak. And why buy zelda for the wii when you can get take out the n64, you complain that sony is trying to suck you dry, and then buy a game that you already own? hypocrite. And saying that SOCOM and GoW are the only two good games for the ps is weak. PS has the ultimate catalog, and the ps3 will bulid off the already large library.
    ps3 isnt overpriced, a bluray player costs a grand... and the ps3 is 500

  • SpaceMoose

    Posted Feb 28, 2007 4:23 pm PT

    How many people are there really that both:

    1. Have a Nintendo Wii
    2. Have not played Ocarina of Time to death?

    Please don't encourage these overpriced old games that you've already beaten by buying them, no matter how good they are. The game industry these days is hard enough for new talent to make money in.

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