April 20th
Sonic The Hedgehog
Saints Row
Halo 3
April 27th
Shrek The Third
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Far Cry 2
Press Release
GAMES ON DEMAND
Games on Demand delivers the titles you want 24x7, straight to your Xbox 360. Get your hands on one of the biggest blockbusters in the “Halo” trilogy today, along with pulse-pounding action hits and more in the coming weeks.
Halo® 3 (Microsoft Game Studios)
April 20 | Releasing worldwide
We told you about it in Volume 7 and it’s here today! The epic saga continues with “Halo® 3,” the third chapter in the highly successful and critically acclaimed “Halo” franchise. Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. A HERO MUST RISE. Will it be you? BELIEVE. This game is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Saints Row (THQ, Inc.)
April 20 | Releasing in limited European countries
Welcome to Stilwater, an open-world city with attitude, a city controlled by rival gangs, a city you are about to invade in “Saints Row.” As a low-level thug in the Third Street Saints, you must do what it takes to get the money and build the power and respect you need to muscle your way to the top. Be careful. Your actions have consequences and around every corner lurks a new threat. Rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Sonic The Hedgehog™ (SEGA)
April 20 | Releasing in Europe, Australia and New Zealand
When video game icon “Sonic The Hedgehog™” debuted on the SEGA® Genesis in 1991, he shook up the action-platform genre with his signature speed and rebellious attitude. More than 44 million units later, Sonic celebrates his nineteenth anniversary and blazes his way onto Games on Demand for an epic adventure that delivers the most intense sensation of speed experienced to date. Set in the beautiful lagoon city of Soleana, this story follows our hero as he works to save Princess Elyse from the evil Dr. Eggman. Featuring the very first appearance of Silver the Hedgehog, and the return of Shadow; players can follow the adventure from three unique perspectives. This game is rated E10 for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.
Shrek the Third™ (Activision)
April 27 | Releasing worldwide (except Japan)
Play as your favorite characters including Shrek®, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Princess Fiona, Arthur or Sleeping Beauty in “Shrek the Third™.” Experience the adventure through 20 levels from the movie and beyond. Defeat fierce villains, including the huge Ice Dragon and the devious Prince Charming. Play with or against your friends, in fun multiplayer mini-games. That'll do, Donkey. That'll do. Rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.
Far Cry® 2 (Ubisoft Inc.)
April 27 | Releasing in North America
“Far Cry® 2,” the next-generation first-person shooter from Ubisoft, takes you deep into the most beautiful but also most hostile environments in the world—Africa. A true open-world shooter, every decision you make affects the outcome of the game. Caught between two rival factions in the war-torn country, you are sent to take out "The Jackal," a mysterious character who has rekindled the conflict between the warlords, jeopardizing thousands of lives. In order to fulfill your mission, you must play the factions against each other, identify and exploit their weaknesses, and neutralize their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion, wiliness and, of course, brute force. Rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men™ (Eidos, Inc.)
April 27 | Releasing in North America
Enter the violent and chaotic journey of two men—a flawed mercenary and a pill-popping psychopath. This volatile partnership, combined with innovative technologies, allows for an unparalleled gaming experience. The intense shooter experience features single and co-op play, a crew-based combat system where players lead and control the actions of their crews, and a groundbreaking online crime-based multiplayer mode for four to eight players. Rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
