The last few months has looked rather bleak for new game releases, not since the holiday season.  However, March seems to be seeing a resurgence of a lot more game title releases.  Here is a listing of all game title releases gamers can expect to see for the month of March.

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March 5th

The Amazing Spider-Man – The web-crawler returns in this Spider-Man adventure based on The Amazing Spider-Man motion picture.  Created as an epilogue story occurring entirely after the events of the movie, the game features the return of free-roaming web-slinging all over the city and evolutionary improvements to navigation and combat, as the newly anointed Spider-Man is plunged into an all-new storyline charged with protecting Manhattan from a variety of criminals.

Using the game’s new Web Rush mechanic, players can pull off a vast array of moves never before possible.  With a story that takes players through many areas all over (and under) Manhattan, fans will feel what it’s truly like to be a Super Hero, as they experience the cinematic adrenaline rush of web-swinging through the city and fighting crime using Spider-Man’s spectacular acrobatic moves and attacks.

Get it for the Wii U ($39.99) – Rated T for Teen (Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence)

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate – Initially set 25 years after the events of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow — Mirror of Fate reveals the story of Gabriel’s descendants, as they battle their own destiny in each era only to discover their true, shocking fate.

Trevor Belmont, a knight of the Brotherhood of Light sets out to avenge the death of his mother, at the hands of his own father, who has now returned from years of exile to take up residence in a mysterious castle. What was once Gabriel Belmont now stands a powerful vampire called Dracula.  Dracula has declared war upon the Brotherhood and thus the scene is set for a cataclysmic showdown between Father and Son!

Get it for the Nintendo 3DS ($39.99) – Rated M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence)

MLB 13: The Show – Swing for the fences with MLB 13 The Show, the 2013 installment of the number-one selling Major League Baseball video game franchise.  The game includes new features such as a completely new beginner mode, and instructional enhancements that make The Show the best pick-up and play baseball experience available.  In addition, the improved Play Now mode streamlines game play, for faster and simpler games.

As with last year, you can sync your Season, Franchise and Road to the Show saves between portable and console platforms to continue the action anywhere.  MLB The Show also offers the opportunity to play with friends around the world at no extra cost on PlayStation Network.

Get it for the PS3 ($59.99) or PS Vita ($39.99) – Rated E for Everyone

SimCity Limited Edition – The franchise that laid the foundations of the city building simulation genre is back, empowering players to create the world of their imagination!  This new edition of SimCity marks a true rebirth of the franchise that brings the depth of simulation that has been the series hallmark for more than two decades and marries it with next generation accessibility and a robust multiplayer mode, giving players the power to change a world together.  Players take charge of their own customized cities and build a world that co-exists alongside friends.  For the first time in SimCity franchise history, players’ decisions will have long-lasting repercussions that will extend beyond their city limits.  Together, players will address real global challenges such as climate change, the search for renewable resources and natural disasters.  It’s up to the players to decide whether to compete or collaborate to shape the world of tomorrow — for better or for worse.

Get it now for the PC ($59.99) – Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older (Mild Violence)

Sniper Elite 2: Silver Star Edition – No game summary available.

Get it now for the PS3 ($29.99) or the Xbox 360 ($29.99) – Rated M for Mature

Tomb Raider – Tomb Raider delivers an intense and gritty story of the origins of Lara Croft and her ascent from frightened young woman to hardened survivor, armed with only raw instincts and the physical ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance.  Superb physics-based game play is paired with a heart-pounding narrative in Lara’s most personal, character-defining adventure to date.

Get it now for the PS3 ($59.99) or the Xbox 360 ($59.99) – Rated M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language)

Wreck-It Ralph – From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph.  For decades, Ralph has played the bad guy in his popular video game.  In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart.  As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz.  Then, when an evil enemy threatens their world, Ralph realizes he holds the fate of the entire arcade in his massive hands.  Featuring an all-star voice cast and breakthrough bonus features that take you even deeper into the world of video games, Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph has something for every player.

Get it now on Blu-ray ($33.86) or DVD ($19.96) – Rated PG

March 12th

God of War: Ascension – God of War: Ascension returns players to the storyline of the epic God of War franchise.  Join Kratos as he seeks freedom, redemption and the clarity to avenge his family.  Or seek your own glory in epic 8-player multi-player battles.

Get it now for the PS3 ($59.99) – Rated M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content)

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 – Takes the bulls-eye precision of its best-selling predecessor to new and exciting heights.  Powered by CryEngine 3 technology, the missions of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 are graphically stunning and more challenging as you once again step into the ghillie suit of a special ops sniper to take down the enemy.

Get it now for the PS3 ($39.99), the Xbox 360 ($39.99) or the PC ($39.99) – Rated M for Mature (Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language)

Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm – Designed to be the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game, StarCraft II features the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard’s signature approach to game balance.  Each race will be further distinguished from the others, with several new units and new game play mechanics, as well as new abilities for some of the classic StarCraft units that will be making a reappearance in the game.  StarCraft II also features a custom 3D-graphics engine with realistic physics and the ability to render several large, highly detailed units and massive armies on-screen simultaneously.

Each chapter of Starcraft II focuses on a specific faction of the Starcraft war.  By splitting the game, players will access more story content, more characters, and more customization as the explore each side of the conflict.

Get it now for the PC ($39.99) – Rated RP-T+ for Rating Pending Targeting a Rating of Teen or Above

March 18th

Lego City: Undercover – For the first time, the fan-favorite LEGO City vehicles and play sets come to life in LEGO City: Undercover.  Players assume the identity of Chase McCain, an undercover detective armed with clever disguises.  The mission is to put a stop to the fiendish Rex Fury and end his crime wave in LEGO City.  As players run, drive and even fly through the city, they’ll use the Wii U GamePad controller as a new police gadget.

Get it now for the Wii U ($49.99) or the Nintendo 3DS ($39.99) – Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older

March 19th

The Croods: Prehistoric Party! – The Croods: Prehistoric Party! features the lovable Croods family — Grug, Ugga, Eep, Thunk, Sandy, Gran and Guy — on a hilarious adventure through 30 unique and addictive party-style mini-games.  Explore spectacular landscapes in an incredible new world filled with never-before-seen creatures.

Get it now for the Wii U ($39.99), the Nintendo 3DS ($29.99), the Wii ($29.99), or Nintendo DS ($29.99) – Rated RP for Rating Pending

Gears of War: Judgement – Gears of War: Judgment takes you back before the events of the original Gears of War trilogy to the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day — the defining event of the Gears of War universe.

Follow Kilo Squad, led by Damon Baird and Augustus The Cole Train Cole, as they fight to save the city of Halvo Bay from an unstoppable enemy in the most intense Gears game yet.  Gears of War: Judgment introduces a variety of new multiplayer experiences, including OverRun, a thrilling new class-based competitive mode that will pit Locust and COG soldiers in a head-to-head battle unlike anything Gears fans have experienced yet.

Get it now for the Xbox 360 ($59.99) – Rated M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language)

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate – Take on the role of a hunter sent to explore a hunter’s paradise in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, completing quests on the journey to seek and slay monsters whilst improving skills and earning equipment upgrades.  Offering touchscreen functionality for the first time in the series, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate allows players to quickly access in-game books, weapons, field maps and mini games.

Wii U players are able to enjoy the hunt with Nintendo 3DS players via a local wireless connection.  Gamers that own both a Wii U and Nintendo 3DS can also take advantage of the inter-compatibility of save data between the two consoles, taking the hunt from the living room wherever they go.  HD graphics on the Wii U version (powered by the latest iteration of Capcom’s MT Framework) deliver a unique and stunning world for players to explore.

Get it now for the Wii U ($59.99) or the Nintendo 3DS ($39.99) – Rated T for Teen (Blood, Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence)

Need for Speed: Most Wanted – Do you have what it takes to become Most Wanted?  Designed for a new, more connected generation of racing fans, Need for Speed Most Wanted offers players an expansive open world packed with exhilarating action where they can choose their own path to become the Most Wanted.  Players will have the freedom to drive anywhere, discover hidden game play, take down rivals, challenge friends or just hang out and toy with the cops.  Everything they do counts towards the end goal of becoming #1 on their personal Most Wanted List.

Get it now for the Wii U ($59.99) – Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older (Alcohol Reference, Comic Mischief, Violence)

March 26th

Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel – In Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel players find themselves on the deadly streets of Mexico as Alpha and Bravo, two operatives working for Tactical Worldwide Operations (T.W.O.), a PMC outfit that drops them in the middle of a drug war conflict for an assignment full of corruption and deceit.  With the ability to unleash the power of ultimate destruction, players will need to work together as their objectives unravel, allegiances begin to blur and they face off against a ruthless opposition.

Featuring both online and split-screen co-op, Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel gives players the chance to distinguish themselves from their friends by providing a deeper and more advanced upgrade and customization system.  From the mask that protects them in battle to the very weapons that keep them alive, players can customize their own Alpha and Bravo to create the deadliest mercenary team as they see fit.

Get it now for the PS3 ($59.99) or the Xbox 360 ($59.99) – Rated RP-T+ for Rating Pending Targeting a Rating of Teen or Above

BioShock Infinite – Welcome to the city of Columbia.  Floating amongst the clouds, cruising far above sea level, this is a place unlike any you’ve ever seen. Please enjoy your voyage…

The third game in the popular BioShock series, BioShock Infinite breaks away from the underwater setting of the first two games to take players into a floating city held aloft by dirigibles.  The game is set in 1912.  You play as Booker DeWitt, a disgraced former private detective who’s picked up a new case.  Your goal is to find Elizabeth, a young woman who’s gone missing and return her unharmed.  The only problem is that she’s being kept on this flying city.  Columbia was once a symbol of America’s success as a nation, floating around the world as a traveling World’s Fair, a marvel of human innovation.  But strange things have happened since Columbia’s unveiling in 1900, and now the city has disappeared into the clouds.  DeWitt knows how to find it, but over the years stories have been told about Columbia having unlawful heavy armament and deranged citizenry.  Do not expect this to be a pleasure cruise.

Get it now for the PS3 ($59.99), the Xbox 360 ($59.99) or the PC ($59.99) – Rated RP-M+ for Rating Pending Targeting a Rating of Mature or Above

Veep: Complete Season 1 – Former senator Selina Meyer was a rising star in her party, a charismatic leader with White House potential.  Then she became Vice President.  Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Emmy winner for Seinfeld and The New Adventures of Old Christine) stars in Veep, a new HBO comedy series created by Armando Iannucci (Oscar nominee for co-writing In the Loop) that follows the whirlwind day-to-day existence of the Vice President as she puts out political fires, juggles a busy public schedule and demanding private life, and defends the president’s interests, even as she tries to improve her dysfunctional relationship with the chief executive.  In eight Season 1 episodes, Veep hilariously skewers and satirizes both the nuances of everyday office politics and the political world in an environment where even the most banal decision – from a yogurt flavor to choice of the VP pet – can have unexpected and far-reaching consequences.

Get it now on Blu-ray ($32.49) or DVD ($26.99) – Rated

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct – This first-person action game allows players to assume the role of the crossbow-wielding survivor Daryl Dixon, alongside his brother Merle, on a haunting, unforgiving quest to make their way to the supposed safety of Atlanta.

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct takes the undead and brings them out of the TV show and into console gaming systems in a terrifying way.  The iconic walkers will relentlessly hunt down players like their television counterparts, using a combination of sight, sound and smell.  As Daryl, players will need to tread carefully throughout each new area they explore.  Once discovered, it doesn’t take much to attract an unstoppable horde of undead walkers, so every threat needs to be assessed, and every situation analyzed.  Players will have to choose between whether to stay and fight while risking a gruesome death or using stealth to avoid the undead.  No place is truly safe for Daryl as he makes his way through the Georgia countryside in this new, post-apocalyptic world.

Get it now for the PS3 ($49.99), the Xbox 360 ($49.99), or the Wii U ($49.99) – Rated RP-M+ for Rating Pending Targeting a Rating of Mature or Above

Out of all the new game releases due for March, is there any one game (or games) you’re looking forward to the most?  I know my choices aren’t the most anticipated games of the year, but I’m personally looking forward to Lego City: Undercover and SimCity Limited Edition.  Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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by John Minton