“Just Dance 2016” is new for Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Credit: Ubisoft Entertainment
New video games out this week
"Just Dance 2016." This year's edition includes songs by Bruno Mars, Meghan Trainor, Pitbull and Calvin Harris and on next-gen consoles is compatible with a free smartphone app to track dance moves for those without a camera console accessory. The Gold Edition gives players access to more than 150 songs and a three-month trial of the game's subscription song service Rated E-10+ for Everyone 10 and Older. $40-$60 in Standard and Gold Editions. For Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
"Guitar Hero Live." Just weeks after the release of "Rock Band 4," this competitor returns with a focus on live performances in a variety of small to huge venues and more freestyle play modes. Available in single and dual guitar bundles, $100-$150, game not compatible with older "Guitar Hero" instruments. Rated T for Teen, for Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, PS3 and PS4.
Also out this week: "Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes" (Nintendo 3DS), "Assassin's Creed Syndicate" (Xbox One, PS4), "Tales of Zestiria" (Windows PC, PS3, PS4), "Rebel Galaxy" (PC), "Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations" (3DS, Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360), "Code: Realize: Guardian of Rebirth" (PlayStation Vita), "Overlord: Fellowship of Evil" (PC), "Knights of Pen & Paper 2" (PC), "Pulse" (PC), "Primal Carnage: Extinction" (PS4), "Sword Coast Legends" (PC), "Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden" (3DS), "Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets" (3DS), "Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers" (PS4), "Just Dance: Disney Party 2" (Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One), "Hasbro Family Fun Pack" (PS4, Xbox One), "The Jackbox Party Pack" (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One), "Fuego!" (PC), "Empire TV Tycoon" (PC), "Tales from the Borderlands Ep. 5: The Vault of the Traveler" (season finale for PS3, PS4, PC, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iOS, Android), "Kingdom" (PC), "Coast Guard" (PC), "Wurm Unlimited" (PC), "Distraint" (PC), "Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water" (Wii U), "Noct" (PC), "Color Bombs" (PC), "How to Survive 2" (PC), "Voxel Blast" (PC), "Divine Slice of Life" (PC), "Auto Dealership Tycoon" (PC), "One Hundred Ways" (PC).
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