his week sees the return of some familiar faces to the world of video games: a demon hunter, a dinosaur slayer and an ice cream truck driver with a flaming head take up residence on retail shelves.
Dante and friends return to home consoles this week by way of Devil May Cry 4. Although the series has never been known for its depth, sharp visuals and fine-tuned action are all but guaranteed. Look for this Capcom release on both the PS3 and Xbox 360.
video game publisher Acclaim may be long gone, but a few of its franchises are still alive and kicking. Turok, developed by Propaganda Games, is the newest release in a first-person series that began on the Nintendo 64. While time traveling Native Americans have been replaced by space marines, the dinosaurs remain and the weaponry looks meaner than ever.
Sony continues its tradition of porting moderately successful PSP releases to the PS2 — this time, Twisted Metal: Head On graces the old black box. As in previous outings, serial killers and a scary clown chase each other around open tracks in heavily armed vehicles. Luckily, Sony's only asking $20 for this one.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power is yet another in a long string of recent strategy releases on the PlayStation 2. Set in feudal Japan, this Koei title allows players to manage both an army and a kingdom as they set out to conquer rival warlords.
PC gamers get two new sci-fi strategy experiences this week. Spaceforce: Captains is turn-based while Sins of a Solar Empire offers real-time combat. Pick your flavor and take to the stars.
