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Fri., Nov. 18, 2005

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“DS Mario Kart”

“PS2 WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2006”

“Shadow the Hedgehog” (Gamecube)

“Shrek and Shark Tale Dual Pack” (Game Boy Advance)

“XB360 Madden NFL 2006”

“PS2 Dragon Quest VIII”

“The Sims 2 Holiday Edition” (CD)

“Friends: The One with all the Trivia” (CD-ROM)

“Sonic Rush”

“Winx Club” (Game Boy Advance)

Available Tuesday

Xbox 360

“Battlefield 2: Special Forces”

“50 Cent: Bulletproof”

“Xbox 360 Quake 4”

Coming soon

“DS Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time,” Nov. 29

“PS2 Neopets: The Darkest Faerie,” Nov. 29

“The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion” (Xbox 360), Dec. 6

“PS2 America’s Army: Rise of a Soldier,” Dec. 6

The rebirth of a gaming classic

Generation NEX console

List price: $59.99

Although we’re still waiting for Nintendo to file a lawsuit, we’re glad that Messiah Entertainment is taking the plunge in updating a classic game console in this way.

The Generation NEX is essentially a replacement for that old Nintendo Entertainment System that’s gathering dust in your closet. Here’s a chance to play those durable old cartridges without dealing with the famously erratic front-loading NES hardware that was sold in the United States.

Some tech upgrades, such as higher-quality connectors, stereo sound and compatibility with Messiah’s wireless NES controllers are great extra touches.

So pick up some carts cheap on eBay, buy the Generation NEX and experience the greatest and most influential game console ever made.

– Game Informer Magazine

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