New Video Games – PS3′s Hottest New Game Releases of March 2012

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PS3 New Releases

Even with nearly 7 years on the market, the Playstation 3 has plenty of untapped performance left under the hood. The reason is simple – the Playstation is notorisouly difficult to develop on. But with any learned skill, video game designers get better at programming games with every game they successfully develop. With lots of performance just waiting to be unleashed, there are still many great games to come.

Here is a list of the PS3′s top 10 best new video game releases for March 2012. For more top new video game releases, check out Amazon’s Top 100 new Games List.

1. MLB 12 The Show

MLB 12 The Show is a PlayStation-exclusive baseball simulation game that combines the outstanding graphics quality and features that has made it the top rated Sports video game franchise for four years running. The PlayStation 3 version of the game features optional full PlayStation Move control support, four-player multiplayer support online and offline, the online Diamond Dynasty mode, cross-platform saves with the PS Vita version of the game and an extensive roster of realistically portrayed MLB players.

Amazon Price: $59.99
Release Date: March 6, 2012
Playstation Move Compatible

2. Silent Hill: Downpour
Return to the horror and desolate town in Silent Hill: Downpour. Marking its return to next-generation consoles, Silent Hill: Downpour delivers a completely original storyline, new soundtrack and more haunting moments that are sure to make your spine tingle.

Having been behind bars for years, and receiving an extended sentence once already, Murphy Pendleton has become a liability during his stay at Ryall State Prison. Due to his storied past at Ryall, he is being transferred to Wayside Maximum Security Penitentiary. During his trip to his new gray-bar home…

Amazon Price: $59.99
Release Date: March 13, 2012
NOT PS3 Move Compatible

3. Mass Effect 3

Mass Effect 3 is a Role-playing Game (RPG) / Third-Person Shooter hybrid set in a Science Fiction universe. Mass Effect 3 is the third game in the popular Mass Effect series, and is rumored to be the final installment. In it players continue the adventures of Commander Shepard utilizing extreme character customization which is the hallmark feature of the series. Additional features include: the ability to import decisions from both of the previous games into the new game, ownership/play of previous games not required, customizable weapons, improved mobility and melee combat, many returning characters (if they were not killed off in previous imported games), an improved cover system that allows for more action and more.

Amazon Price: $59.99
Release Date: 3/6/12
NOT PS3 Move Compatible

4. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a hybrid Horror-Survival/squad-based Third-person shooter game set between the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. The game features mission-based gameplay as multiple playable characters from the Umbrella Security Service, each with special abilities. Additional features include: a wide array of enemies (zombie, human and other), four-player support in the campaign, and the ability to play as iconic Resident Evilcharacters in an online mode.

Amazon Price: $59.96
Release Date: 3/20/12
NOT PS3 Move Compatible

5. FIFA Street

Whether you call it soccer or football, one thing’s for sure — you’ve got the technique worthy of the sport’s most competitive clubs. You sleep and wake by the black-and-white ball and you’ve got the foot to kick it all the way to the World Cup. But something’s missing. The yellow- and white-painted lines, neatly groomed turf and perfectly squared-off goals are starting to get a bit old. You’ve seen one field, you’ve seen them all — or have you? Ditch your cleats, leave the stadium in the dust and get ready to experience fierce soccer action where it’s really at — in the streets. From rooftops to parking lots, from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam, players are tearing up the pavement and taking soccer to a whole new level. Build up a killer roster and sharpen your skills, you’re about to take it to the Street.

Amazon Price: $59.99
Release Date: 3/13/12
NOT PS3 Move Compatible

6. Ninga Gaiden 3

Ninja Gaiden 3 is an Action-Adventure game in which players take on the role of the iconic video game ninja, Ryu Hayabusa. The Ninja Gaiden game series has a long history stretching from the original 1980′s arcade classic, all the way through more recent games developed for Next Generation consoles by the legendary Tecmo-Koei game development group, Team Ninja. Ninja Gaiden 3 embraces the evolution of the series by incorporating gameplay scenarios new to the franchise, such as a closer look at the backstory of Ryu Hayabusa, the blending of realistic and modern combat situations with classic ninja warrior skills, more accessible yet still challenging gameplay and franchise first multiplayer game options.

Amazon Price: $54.96
Release Date: 3/20/12
PS3 Move Compatible

7. Street Fighter X Tekken

Street Fighter X Tekken is a crossover fighting game featuring tag-team style combat between two-character teams of fighters from the Street Fighter andTekken game universes. The initial game in the new series, Street Fighter X Tekken features dozens of playable characters from both of the storied franchises, as well as the option to use familiar button control schemes from both. Additional important features include: exclusive additional fighters, customization of attacks through the “Gem System,” a co-op training mode, the ability to tag in a teammate and briefly attack in unison, simultaneous two-on-two four-player battles.

Amazon Price: $57.98
Release Date: 3/6/12
NOT PS3 Move Compatible

8. Armored Core V

The ARMORED CORE series is renowned in the mech action genre for its intense one-on-one battles and customization options. ARMORED CORE V is a new entry that revolutionizes the series with more content than the previous games, a completely new atmosphere, and a robust offline mode. In addition, the online mode has been newly designed to focus on huge team-based battles on a global scale.

Amazon Price: $59.99
Release Date: 3/20/12
NOT PS3 Move Compatible

9. Yakuza Dead Souls

From Zombie table tennis to gunning down the walking dead on a date with a beautiful hostess, all the side missions, clubs, karaoke, bars, dungeon crawling, and more are back.

Amazon Price: $44.99
Release Date: 3/12/12
NOT PS3 Move Compatible

10. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13: The Masters Collector’s Edition

The world’s #1 selling golf game is back and ready for another season on the links of the PGA Tour golf. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13: The Masters Collector’s Edition for PlayStation three features support for both standard PS3 controllers and the PlayStation Move control system. PlayStation Move tracks players’ movements and positioning, and provides something to hold that is conveniently shaped like a golf club. Additional features include revamped swing control, the opportunity to tackle Tiger Woods’ legacy, a variety of player and courses new to the franchise, a chance to achieve glory at the Masters, and collector’s edition exclusive features.