‘Splatoon,’ ‘Magicka 2′ hit game shelves this week

"Splatoon." Things get messy in this action-shooter game, but instead of bullets, the weapons of choice is splattery, colorful ink. Four-on-four turf battles (online and off) allow players to try a variety of ink-spraying weapons and to upgrade skills as an evil octopus army is rising. The Nintendo Wii U GamePad can also be used as a 360-degree viewer during gameplay. $60, for Nintendo Wii. Rated E-10+ for Everyone 10 and Older.

"Magicka 2." This action/fantasy sequel in the "Diablo" or "Gauntlet" vein allows up to four wizards to engage in dynamic spellcasting and crack jokes while taking on enemies in single-player or co-op modes. Rated T for Teen. $15-$25 for Standard or Deluxe Editions, for Windows PC and PlayStation 4.

Also out this week: "Ultra Street Fighter IV" (downloadable for PS4), "Magnetic: Cage Closed" (PC), "Heroes of Loot" (PC), "Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed" (PC), "60 Seconds!" (PC), "Fine Sweeper" (PC), "Ronin" (PC), "Rituals" (PC), "Ossuary" (PC), "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn" (PC), "Serpent in the Staglands" (PC), "Armed With Wings: Rearmed" (PC), "Chip's Challenge 1 & 2" (PC), "Star Horizon" (PC), "Flame Over" (PC), "Arcania: The Complete Tale" (PS4), "Tiamat X" (PC), "Horizon Shift" (PC), "Intergalactic Bubbles" (PC), "The Fruit of Grisaia" (PC), "Gynophobia" (PC).