"Bullet Witch"
Magic and gunplay mix in this action game that lets players guide a witch into battle against demons who have put mankind on the verge of extinction in the year 2013. Published by Atari for Xbox 360. Rated M. Available Feb. 27.

"Dance Dance Revolution: Universe"
This version of the popular dance game allows players to switch off with team members for long marathon competitions and offers an easy mode for beginners. Published by Konami for Xbox 360. Rated E-10+. Available Feb. 27.

"MLB 07: The Show"
Sony's newest baseball game tries to offer an even more immersive experience for players, with smarter pitchers and catchers whose signals you can follow or ignore. Features a "Road To The Show" mode in which players can be at bat or in the field in a more first-person fashion. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. Rated E. Available Feb. 26.

"The Sims 2: Seasons"
This edition of "the Sims" offers players the chance to engage in virtual activities that are tied to the seasons - gardening, swimming, ice skating - as well as control the weather and wear spiffy seasonal outfits. Published by Electronic Arts for PC. Rated T. Available Feb. 27.

"Samurai Warriors 2: Empires"
Set in Japan's feudal era when warlords battled each other for supremacy, this tactical game mixes combat, strategy and history. Players can plan ambushes, forge alliances and build armies using captured officers. Published by KOEI for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2. Rated T. Available Feb. 27.

"SSX Blur"
A snowboarding game that lets players be bad and do things like hurl snowballs at other boarders. Features new familiar characters from past SSX games, plus new ones. Published by Electronic Arts for Nintendo Wii. Rated E. Available Feb. 27.

MUSIC:

David Bromberg, "Try Me One More Time": The folk musician returns with a long-awaited album - his first in 16 years - that includes renditions of songs by such artists as Bob Dylan, Rev. Gary Davis and Robert Johnson. Released by Appleseed Records. In stores Feb. 27.

Paul Brown, "White Sand": The jazz guitarist gets help on this third solo album from guest artists such as Al Jarreau, Boney James and Lina. Released by Peak Records. In stores Feb. 27.

Do Make Say Think, "You You're a History in Rust (Dig)": The Canadian instrumental rock band's fifth album has vocals supplied by experimental music group Akron/Family. Released by Constellation. In stores Feb. 27.

Explosions in the Sky, "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone": The band stubbornly sticks to its purely instrumental, no-vocals style in this new album that relies on propulsive guitar work and contemplative lulls to mesmerize listeners. Released by Bella Union. In stores Feb. 27.

Hayley Westenra, "Treasure": The New Zealand singer performs classical arias, Irish and Maori folk songs and her own original material. Released by Universal. In stores Feb. 27.

TV:

All times are EST/PST.

Sunday, Feb. 25

"The Academy Awards": Ellen DeGeneres hosts the biggest - and usually longest - awards show of the year. 8 p.m., ABC.

"Andes: The Dragon's Back": This program presented by PBS' "Nature" series explores the Andes, the world's longest mountain range that boasts an extraordinary range of extremes - from glaciers to rain forests to the world's driest desert - as it winds down to the tip of South America. 8 p.m., PBS (check local listings).