In this episode: Knight Contract, Killzone 3, DeathSpank, Lost in Shadow, ModNation Racers, Alan Wake, a debilitating case of torch envy and much much more!

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IN STORES

Your indispensible checklist of the titles arriving at retail this week:

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Green Day Rock Band (360/PS3/Wii)

Megaman Zero Collection (DS)

Samurai Warriors 3 (Wii)

DOWNLOADABLE RECAP

A handy reminder of the new downloadable titles released last week:

Death Track: Resurrection (PSN)

Numen: Contest of Heroes (Steam)

Planet Mini-Golf (PSN)

Robocalypse: Beaver Defence (WiiWare)

Snoopy: Flying Ace (XBLA)

NEXT WEEK: Check back with us next Sunday for Naval Assault: The Killing Tide and more!

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“You lot behave back there or I’ll turn this dragon around.”

Square Enix is finally bringing an original Final Fantasy adventure to the juggernaut that is the Nintendo DS. Plot-wise, Final Fantasy: The Four Heroes of Light looks set to take up a fairy-tale vibe as the young, probably effeminate, boy you play must rescue the youngest princess of the King who was inconveniently kidnapped by the misunderstood Witch of the North.

The quest will involve you mastering the Crown job system, turn based combat and customisable abilities that also allow you to link with up to three other players as you conquer dungeons and defeat the various monsters.  Square Enix promises that the over 20 potential Crown jobs you can choose from will not limit your customisation of magic abilities and skills, which will make it a refreshing change after the streamlined Final Fantasy XIII experience.

Graphically this instalment of the Final Fantasy series continues the tradition of utilising the strong creative vision of its designers so fans will be thrilled to have the talented Akihiko Yoshida (Final Fantasy XII) providing character designs.

An Australian release date is yet to be announced for Final Fantasy: Four Heroes of Light.