Releasing This Week (3DS XL!)

Another big set of releases this week, with new games, an updated port, and some new hardware from Nintendo all competing for your hard-earned spending money.

PC users finally get to have a crack at the rock-hard Dark Souls, with the "prepare to die" edition coming to that platform just shy of a year after it launched on Xbox 360 and PS3. This special edition comes with some brand new content, too, but if you're holding out to play it on consoles, the Artorias of the Abyss levels will be released as DLC for your platform later this year.

Nintendo's latest handheld had a rocky start but, since its release in early 2011, the plucky 3D-without-glasses device has gone on to secure a solid install base and sells well in all territories. Nintendo are hoping to boost things further with this week's release of a larger, "deluxe" version of the handheld, which increases the screens sizes by a whopping 90%; a bargain, given it's priced at around $329 (about the same price as the smaller version).

The full list of releases:

PC	Dark Souls	Thu 23rd	79.99	Follow
3DS	New Art Academy	Thu 23rd	69.99	Follow
3DS	Nintendo 3DS XL	Thu 23rd	329.99
PS3	Transformers: Fall of Cybertron	Fri 24th	109.99	Follow
X360	Transformers: Fall of Cybertron	Fri 24th	109.99	Follow

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition

The ultra-hard but incredibly rewarding cinematic action RPG series finally makes the move to the PC. Can PC gamers handle it?

New Art Academy

Learn to paint like a professional artist with the next generation Art Academy, on Nintendo 3DS.

Nintendo 3DS XL

A video made by Nintendo, showcasing the 3DS XL directly in comparison to the original model - both of which are running New Super Mario Bros. 2.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

One of the behind-the-scenes videos release for the game, showcasing one of the most anticipated new inclusions: Dinobots!