Shippin' Out 3/5-3/9: GRAW2, MotorStorm, Def Jam: Icon

By Tor Thorsen, GameSpotPosted Mar 6, 2007 2:51 pm PT

EA's brawler, Ubisoft's shooter, and Sony's off-road racer all hit the retail streets this week.

Back in 44 BC, Julius Caesar was told to beware the Ides of March. However, in 2007 AD, the month got off to a promising start for gamers. PlayStation 3 fans, in particular, will be relieved that they can finally stop playing the MotorStorm drinking game while watching Sony keynote addresses--and start revving up the game itself. Yes, after nearly two years of continuous hype, Sony's first-party off-road racing game is finally hitting pay dirt at retail--check out GameSpot's review for a full rundown.

The new-PS3-game drought was further lessened this week by the release of two Electronic Arts games for the platform. NBA Street Homecourt and Def Jam: Icon both arrive on the console this week, a fortnight after the former's and simultaneously with the latter's Xbox 360 editions. However, the week's most anticipated 360 debut came from EA rival Ubisoft in the form of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2--that is if you don't count Worms on Xbox Live Arcade.

On Tuesday, another eagerly awaited EA title, Burnout Dominator, peeled out onto the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. The week's other big PS2 game is actually a port of a PSP game. After selling more than 317,000 copies on the handheld in the US (through January 2007), Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories is following Liberty City Stories onto Sony's still-popular elder console.

The DS, the current portable champion, got a healthy injection of new games this week, including Wario: Master of Disguise, Shrek Smash and Crash, and Rayman Raving Rabbids. Unfortunately, those were about the only new titles of import coming to a Nintendo platform, excluding the latest crop of Virtual Console titles on the Wii, which included Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts, Sword of Vermilion, and Elevator Action.

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

MARCH 5, 2007
Drake and Josh (GBA)
Dynasty League Baseball (PC)
Elevator Action (WII)
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PS2)
Major League Baseball 2K7 (GBA)
Sword of Vermilion (Wii)
Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (WII)
Titan Quest: Immortal Throne (PC)
Tortuga - Two Treasures (PC)
Wario: Master of Disguise (DS)

MARCH 6, 2007
Burnout Dominator (PS2, PSP)
Carol Vorderman's Sudoku (PS2, PSP)
Def Jam: Icon (PS3, 360)
Great Invasions (PC)
MotorStorm (PS3)
NBA Street Homecourt (PS3)
Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)
Shrek Smash and Crash (DS)
Sonic Mega Collection Plus (PC)
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (360)

MARCH 7, 2007
Harlem Globetrotters: World Tour (DS)
Worms (360)

MARCH 8, 2007
Model Train 3D (PC)
ProStroke Golf - World Tour 2007 (PSP)

68 Comments

  • Alcotamaysees

    Posted Mar 8, 2007 4:17 pm PT

    Huh, I didn't know there was going to be a port of vice city stories.

  • blackIceJoe

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 9:30 am PT

    I was planning on picking up MotorStorm but seeing as there is no split-screen I will have to wait yo get a new PS3 game.

  • GonLee30

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 9:12 am PT

    I bet if sony had some rumble in the dang controller the reviews might be better.I bet if sony stoped trying to push two systems and stuck with just one they could lower the price(not that it matters in the long run because the xbow 360 cost more,4400 system,$200 dvd,$100 for hard drive=700$ for a weaker system.Fun how nobody talks about how MS nicks and dimes us just OH MY GOD LOOK AT GEARS!!!!!

  • SavoyPrime

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 8:04 am PT

    Not really interested in any of these titles. But at least they got some variety.

  • ufopuller

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 7:50 am PT

    Good stuff

  • muertebringer

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 7:10 am PT

    graw 2 & def jam thats it for me for a while...

  • Autokiller

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 7:10 am PT

    worms is out... finally!!! :p

  • LosDaddie

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 5:43 am PT

    I own a PS3 and only plan on renting Motorstorm.

    I also own a great Xbox360 will definitely buy GRAW2 and Def Jam Icon.

    Go, Wii60!!

  • maclove404

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 4:42 am PT

    Come on achievements, come to daddy...lol

  • mammyboy

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 3:57 am PT

    Def Jam:Icon is going to look really good i 3wish i could get it but i have an xbox

  • onlineps2player

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 12:53 am PT

    Great...

  • Runningflame570

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 12:35 am PT

    Can you really even say downloadable games are "shipping out"? Okay..maybe if you go by cybergeography.org's maps of internet traffic, but not really.

  • DayLightBreak

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 11:05 pm PT

    To many games to choose from! MotorStorm,G.R.A.W.2,Def Jam:Icon and God of War 2 coming out next week. I cant decide!!! Plus i have get more M$ points for Worms too. v_v

  • jcloverboy

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 9:52 pm PT

    GRAW2 and I'll download Worms.

    I was considering MotorStorm but the game sounds too shallow for even a rental.

  • mattxavier

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 8:55 pm PT

    GRAW 2 is the game to play.

  • FeiSlayerOGod

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 8:45 pm PT

    I freaking want GRAW 2 soon!!

  • jakeboudville

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 7:46 pm PT

    graw 2 is the one i need to buy

  • wenbin09

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 7:41 pm PT

    Graw 2 and worms on 360 sounds delicious!

  • jetsmanfoley

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 7:40 pm PT

    @sja28
    Crackdown got a 7.8 and I think it's freakin fun. If you only buy games based on media ratings, you'll miss out on a ton. If you're just flaming on PS3 owners, which it sounds like you are, relax. Not every thread needs to be an opportunity to preach to someone else about their console choice. I do think that Motorstorm is missing too much to justify my $60, but that's because I like sim racers. I think I'm gonna pick up F1 to tide me over until Oblivion and get Motorstorm when more maps come out or I can find a cheaper copy.

  • ocdog45

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 7:25 pm PT

    burnout (psp), def jam; icon (ps3), motorstorm (ps3), is it this week for me

Worms Quick Links

Summary | Reviews | News | Images | Videos | Answers | Hints & Cheats | Forum

advertisement

Images

  • Worms Image 1
  • Worms Image 2
  • Worms Image 3
Worms Boxshot
Worms

Game Stats

  • Rank:
    5,313 of 77,100
    (up by 986)
    X360 Rank:
    558 of 1,874
    Tracking:
    908 Track It»
    Wishlists:
    194 Wish It»
  • Player Reviews:
    64
    Player Ratings:
    1300
    Users Now Playing:
    239
  • Number of Players:

    1-4, 4 Online | Offline Modes: Competitive, Team Oriented | Online Modes: Competitive, Team Oriented

  • Top 5 User Tags:
    1. worms
    2. team17
    3. wargame
    4. xbox 360
    5. xbox live arcade
  • Everyone 10+ Rating Description

    Titles rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) have content that may be suitable for ages 10 and older. Titles in this category may contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language and/or minimal suggestive themes. Learn more

Full Game Details »Close

Games you may like…

Users who looked at content for this game also looked at these games.

See More Similar Games
advertisement