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"After one hefty role-playing release this month in Final Fantasy XIII-2 comes a new challenger in the form of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Meanwhile, the critically-acclaimed The Darkness receives its long-awaited sequel. The Darkness II Release date: February 10 (UK), February 7 (North America) Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Continuing the story of mobster Jackie Estacado and his demonic powers The Darkness, this upcoming sequel features the same blend of conventional weaponry and supernatural powers, set against a darkly comic backdrop. The Darkness II also contains a brand new story-driven co-op mode, which sees up to four players partake in Left 4 Dead-style hi-jinks with individual Darkness-infused weaponry. &amp;gt; Read our review of The Darkness II  Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Release date: February 10 (Europe), February 7 (North America) Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC This role-playing game comes from a high pedigree, with a story written by 25-time New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, art by Spawn&amp;#039;s Todd McFarlane, and a world designed by Elder Scrolls series lead designer Ken Rolston. Expect a massive open world, diverse combat and a range of levelling and experience systems.  Also out this week: House of the Dead 2 (PSN) - February 7 Bullet Asylum (Windows Phone 7) - February 8 Shank 2 (Xbox Live Arcade, PSN) - February 8 Catherine (Xbox 360, PS3) - February 10) Grand Slam Tennis 2 (Xbox 360, PS3) - February 10 Pac-Man Party (3DS) - February 10 What games are you purchasing this week? Add a comment to the space below! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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