New Release Tuesday: Commander Video Edition

The BIT.TRIP series is known for combining incredible chiptune soundtracks with simple, yet highly addicting gameplay. With the release of Runner 2, they’re also known for awesomely superfluous titles. See what we mean in the release list below.

New Releases for Tuesday, February 26 — March 5

BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (PC/XBLA/PSN) — Commander Video returns in the “Runner” that started it all.

The Banner Saga: Factions (PC) — A turn-based RPG that began life as a Kickstarter game, created by ex-Bioware developers.

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan (3DS) — Everything I learned about Etrian Odyssey, I learned from this video.

Brütal Legend (PC) — Double Fine’s controversial big budget title finally finds its way to the PC.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment (PSN) — The first sequel in the cult RPG series gets rereleased onto PlayStation Network.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds (XBLA) — The obscure 2D fighter gets the beat-em-up treatment in this cutesy spin-off.

What do you all think of the new releases this week?