And so here we are. The week before Christmas and this week's releases are..meager. But that's to be expected since who wants to work putting a game out the week before Christmas? Besides our friends below that is…

This week's pick goes to Metal Slug Anthology for the PSP. Give me 2D explosions and painted backgrounds over half-assed 3D shooters any day! It was either that or Bubble Bobble…which I love.

• Brave: The Search for the Spirit Dancer (PS2) 
• Bubble Bobble Evolution (PSP)
• Metal Slug Anthology (PSP) 
• Rapala Tournament Fishing (Xbox 360)