Most years, publishers are tripping over themselves to release their pride and joys during the prime November window. With an inordinate number of top-tier 2009 releases retreating to 2010, though, EA and BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins finds itself in the fortunate position of heading to retail during the first week of November virtually unchallenged.

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　　As confirmed last month, Dragon Age: Origins will take wing on the PlayStation 3 alongside the Xbox 360 and PC editions on November 3. Billed as a "dark heroic fantasy role-playing game," Dragon Age: Origins was first revealed in May 2004 and takes its cues from BioWare's acclaimed Baldur's Gate franchise. Those who purchase the game new will gain free entry to the Stone Prisoner and Blood Armor downloadable content at launch, and the Warden's Keep will also be available on day one for $7 (MSP560).

　　The rhythm game wars continue this week, as both Activision and MTV Games launch new installments in their Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises aimed at the younger sect. Activision's pop-heavy Band Hero includes 65 songs on the Xbox 360, PS3, PlayStation 2, and Wii, and the publisher said that gamers can import 61 songs from Guitar Hero 5. The DS edition features 30 tunes, as well as a tiny drum-set peripheral compatible with only the Lite model of Nintendo's handheld.

　　This guy? Yeah, he's waiting.

　　Jaundiced blockheads not being so far off from the rock-and-roll lifestyle, MTV Games has teamed with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on Lego Rock Band. The rhythm game will be available for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii with a 45-song setlist, while DS gamers can strum along to 25 tunes.

　　Nintendo's platforms receive a couple of new additions to its library courtesy of Ubisoft this week. The publisher's latest installment in its psychotic interstellar bunny franchise arrives, as Rabbids Go Home raids the Wii and DS. Ubisoft also has its Pele- and Mia Hamm-fronted arcade soccer title Academy of Champions taking to the Wii pitch.

　　More casual than its positively reviewed Need for Speed: Shift, the Wii- and DS-exclusive Nitro features cars with a stylized appearance and controls friendly to rookies and experts alike. Power-ups are strewn across the raceway, and a new graffiti system will factor into overall racing performance. On the Wii, Need for Speed: Nitro can be played with the Wii Remote, Wii Nunchuk, racing wheel, or GameCube Controller.

　　With Ratchet & Clank adventuring to the PS3 last week, Sony will be bringing a new installment in its other platforming franchise, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, to the PS2 and PSP this week. Also coming to the PSP, as well as the DS, this week is LucasArts' Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron. With FIFA 10 scoring glowing critical marks two weeks ago, Konami will touch off its soccer sim Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 for the Xbox 360 and PS3 this week.

　　Nitro prepares to peel out.

　　For further details on the week's games, visit GameSpot's New Releases page. The full list of downloadable games on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live Marketplace, and the Wii Shop Channel will be revealed later this week. Release dates are based on retailer listings and are subject to change.

　　NOVEMBER 1, 2009

　　Rabbids Go Home--WII, DS--Ubisoft

　　NOVEMBER 2, 2009

　　My Baby First Steps--WII, DS--SouthPeak Games

　　Need for Speed: Nitro--WII, DS--EA Games

　　Playmobil 2 Pack--PC--Dreamcatcher

　　Style Savvy--DS--Nintendo

　　Sushi Academy--DS--City Interactive

　　NOVEMBER 3, 2009

　　Academy of Champions--WII--Ubisoft

　　Band Hero--X360, PS3, PS2, WII, DS--Activision

　　C.O.P. The Recruit--DS--Ubisoft

　　Diner Dash: Flo on the Go--DS--Zoo Games

　　Disney's A Christmas Carol--DS--Disney Interactive Studios

　　Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom--WII--Take-Two Interactive

　　Dora the Explorer: Puppy Playtime--DS--Take-Two Interactive

　　Dragon Age: Origins--X360, PS3, PC--Electronic Arts

　　Dream Salon--DS--Zoo Games

　　Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked--WII--Namco Bandai Games America

　　Hidden Mysteries: Titanic--WII, DS--Activision Value

　　Hooked! Again: Real Motion Fishing--WII--Aksys Games

　　Imagine: Babyz Fashion--DS--Ubisoft

　　Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier--PS2, PSP--SCEA

　　Jewel Master: Egypt--DS--Storm City Games

　　Jurassic: The Hunted--X360, PS3, PS2, WII--Activision

　　Lego Rock Band--X360, PS3, WII, DS--Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

　　Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: New Year's Celebration--DS--Take-Two Interactive

　　Pro Evolution Soccer 2010--X360, PS3--Konami

　　Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron--PSP, DS--LucasArts

　　Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Ultimate Sith Edition--X360, PS3, PC--Aspyr

　　Ultimate Party Challenge--WII--Konami

　　We Cheer 2--WII--Namco Bandai Games America

　　Wire Way--DS--Konami

　　NOVEMBER 4, 2009

　　Agatha Christie: ABC Murders--DS--DreamCatcher

　　Yoga for Wii--WII--Dreamcatcher

　　NOVEMBER 6, 2009

　　Buck Fever--WII--Destineer

　　We Wish You a Merry Christmas--WII--Destineer