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Retail Releases: Week of February 6th, 2012

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Matrarch
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Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:19
Oh, here's a mash-up for you: Jackie Estacado in Kingdoms of Amalur! No? Fine...

Last week saw the release of the year's first big JRPG in Final Fantasy XIII-2. This week, the Western end of the genre takes over as the much anticipated http://www.trueachievements.com/KoA-Reckoning-xbox-360.htm makes its worldwide debut. The offerings may not be many in these early weeks of 2012, but that doesn't mean they aren't top level, so check out what will be vying for your money this week.

North America - February 7th, 2012
Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
The Darkness II

[via Gamestop]

Australia - February 9th, 2012
Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition
Grand Slam Tennis 2
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Metal Gear Solid HD
The Darkness II

[via MightyApe]

Europe - February 10th, 2012
Catherine (EU Ver)
Grand Slam Tennis 2
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
The Darkness II
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Zacry072
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Last post: 19 Dec 12 at 15:36
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:19
I'm eager to get my mits on Kingdoms. I've been hearing some fantastic stuff about it.
wbs 101
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Last post: Yesterday at 19:41
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:26
I have a few friends waiting on the Darkness 2 I enjoyed the first so I will probably borrow it from them
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Last post: 21 May at 19:25
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:26
Pass KoA, Fallout would be great if I didn't already have it (bought the DLC separately doh!). Definitely get Darkness II at some point but I still need to finish the original first.
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Last post: Yesterday at 16:38
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:29
UK date should the 10th Feb
Ferrara316
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Last post: Yesterday at 17:54
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:33
For those who don't know, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning comes from the mind of former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling.
Andrew x360a
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Last post: 12 May at 00:38
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:34
Kingdoms and Darkness 2? Ouch. My wallet can't handle both. I think I'll have to take the RPG this time around. I played the demo and it looked fantastic.
MiTYH
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Last post: 21 May at 20:57
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:38
Definitely will get Fallout Ultimate Edition, but I'll wait a bit for a price drop. I've got enough backlog to wait a bit
REBORN GAIDIN
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Last post: 08 May at 17:50
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:39
Can't wait for KoA!!!!! Been waiting for over a year for this amazing creation!
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Hail Dixon
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Last post: 06 Feb 12 at 18:55
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:55
Might pick up Catherine somewhere down the line. I tried the Darkness2 demo and didn't like it. I tried the Kingdoms demo to get the ME3 unlocks and thought it was particularly poor.
Mattpm13
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Last post: 15 Mar at 00:34
Posted on 06 February 12 at 18:56
I loved the Darkness 2 demo so I'm definitely getting it. The Kingdom of Amalur demo was fun but I'll probably wait a couple months before buying it.
Foxfire49
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Last post: 21 May at 21:11
Posted on 06 February 12 at 19:24
Kingdoms of Amalur!!! I'm hoping I can find a Special or Collector's Edition available early in the morning tomorrow!! x_x I really hope I can find at least one of them...
Into the shadows I fade.
REBORN GAIDIN
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Last post: 08 May at 17:50
Posted on 06 February 12 at 19:25
Collector's Edition copies are only sold through their website I believe
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Kiplerr
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Posted on 06 February 12 at 19:26, Edited on 06 February 12 at 19:26 by Kiplerr
Can't wait to play Reckoning. Just shipped from GameFly.
I'd buy it if I had the cash. The demo was awesome.
I'll probably pick up The Darkness 2 after I finish the first one. Got stuck somewhere and just stopped playing.
ELpanda feliz
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Last post: 10 May at 12:18
Posted on 06 February 12 at 19:32
When does the Ultimate Edition of Fallout: New Vegas comes to Europe?
Otherwise, it will be Kindgoms of Amalur and The Darkness II for me.
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Last post: 30 Apr at 16:17
Posted on 06 February 12 at 19:41, Edited on 06 February 12 at 19:41 by MichaelMackie1
I thought the Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition was coming out in Europe on the 10th?
sdemon999
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Last post: 16 May at 21:34
Posted on 06 February 12 at 19:46
Doesn't the Devil May Cry HD collection come out tomorrow in the US as well?
Kiplerr
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Posted on 06 February 12 at 19:47
sdemon999 said:Doesn't the Devil May Cry HD collection come out tomorrow in the US as well?That comes out April 3rd.
xZer0ex
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Last post: Today at 01:15
Posted on 06 February 12 at 19:56
Hooray, the Ultimate edition for New Vegas is out this week......now to just wait for that to drop in price!!

Cheap bastard FTW!!!!
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DarthFracas
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Last post: 21 Apr at 21:32
Posted on 06 February 12 at 20:09
fallout will go right into the goozex request list. i waited this long, i can wait a little longer