The Drop: Week of June 18th 2012 New Releases

On PS Vita and PS3 this week, Batman and Robin return in LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes. The Dynamic Duo joins forces with other famous DC super heroes including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to stop the notorious villains Lex Luthor and The Joker from destroying Gotham City.

On PSN as a full digital PS3 download, providing yet another new direction in the Ghost Recon series of military games, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier goes beyond the core Ghost Recon franchise and deliver a fresh gameplay experience. Enjoy this week’s The Drop.

PlayStation Vita

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Also on PSN and PS3) — Heroes from the DC Universe join up with the Caped Crusader to root out evil in LEGO Batman 2: Super Heroes. The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker. Batman fans of all ages will enjoy a new and original story filled with classic LEGO videogame action and humor as players fight to put the villains back behind bars.

PlayStation 3

Brave (PS Move Support) — A third person action-adventure, Brave: The Video Game expands the tale beyond the movie’s storyline. Gamers can play as Merida, an expert archer and heroine, or as one of a host of other entertaining characters from the film. Go on quests through a magical world and solve puzzles to uncover secrets. Brave offers a gameplay variety including single-player, co-op for family and friends, and a special Bear mode, where players will be able to play as a bear. Several new opponents have been created exclusively to inhabit the game’s world and challenge players with their varying skills, culminating with an ultimate boss battle to complete the adventure. And with PlayStation Move, gamers will feel like they are using a bow and arrow in an archery range for a truly immersive experience.

PlayStation Network

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier — Part of the Group for Specialized Tactics, a Special Mission Unit under the direct command of the Joint Special Operations Command, the elite of the modern US Special Forces is better known by their battlefield legend. They are the untraceable soldiers called the Ghosts. Only the best of the best, soldiers with a unique mix of skills on and off the battlefield, ever get to wear the coveted Ghost insignia. In the near future, four of these elite soldiers serve as the tip of the spear in a hidden war raging across the globe. But even as Ghost Lead, Pepper, 30K, and Kozak accomplish their objectives, they discover the threat they face is greater than they ever imagined — one that could alter the international balance of power forever.

Magic: The Gathering Duels of The Planeswalkers 2013 — The sequel to the card battle franchise, Magic: The Gathering —

Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 includes new modes, decks and challenges.

Two Worlds II: Velvet Game of the Year Edition — An unknown and destructive power has invaded the world of Antaloor and threatens to set the seal of triumph to the dark lord himself. But there is more than just evil here, as the player gets some surprising aid from an unexpected allegiance from a bloodthirsty band of orcs! Experience this epic story about the lust for power, doubtable alliances and the mysterious Dragon Queen. The RPG saga and it’s expansion: Play the RPG hit “Two Worlds II” and then hoist the sails to the dangerous archipelago of pirates! In the expansion “Pirates of the Flying Fortress” you will be overwhelmed by the extraordinary experience and adventure as you visit a brand new section of Antaloor. See beautiful new environments and let yourself been drawn into the maelstrom of adventure far away from the mainland.

PS3 Demos

• Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

PSone Classic

Tomba! — Jump into a bizarre, action-packed world like no other in TOMBA! In this fast and frantic side-scrolling adventure you play as the pink-haired, high-jumping jungle boy Tomba. In order to retrieve your lucky golden bracelet from the evil clutches of demonic pigs you’ll need to fight hard, duck, climb, explore, and race through a wide variety of unique and challenging quests. Use your mace or your wood and stone boomerangs to do battle with dastardly pigs and creeping spiders. Keep a clear head though, as you’ll need to solve a number of intriguing puzzles. Rescue trapped villagers, uncover lost items hidden in deep forests, or rescue a poor, stranded puppy the long list of fun tasks is awe-inspiring. Make sure to take the time to search out all the hidden secrets in order to collect all the adventure points you can, because you’ll need those points to access bigger and even more fantastic events. From the mind of Ghosts ‘n Goblins creator Tokuro Fujiwara, Tomba is a game for fan of the classic 8- and 16-bit 2D games of yesteryear as well as any adventure and action fans looking for a creative new challenge!

[Editor’s Note: The following dates are subject to change. Game details are gathered from Press Releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]