"UFO Extraterrestrials"
A turn-based strategy game that has players command a combat unit on a newly colonized planet that's facing a threat from deep space. Published by Tri-Synergy for PC. Rated T. Available March 6.

"Wario: Master of Disguise"
Recurring game character Wario steps into a TV show he's watching and proceeds to hijack episode after episode of the series, wearing disguises and traveling to different locales as he goes along. Published by Nintendo of America for Nintendo DS. Rated E-10+. Available March 5.

MUSIC:

Air, "Pocket Symphony": The odd French duo mixes synthesizers, Japanese koto sounds and guest vocals from the likes of Jarvis Cocker and Neil Hannon. Released by Astralwerks. In stores March 6.

Arcade Fire, "Neon Bible": The sophomore album from the much-hyped Canadian band features a mix of grungy punk sounds, pipe organ, military choir and orchestra. Released by Merge Records. In stores March 6.

Patti Austin, "Avant Gershwin": The singer tries her hand at compositions by the great George Gershwin, including the "Porgy & Bess Medley" and "Love Walked In." Released by Rendezvous. In stores March 6.

Ry Cooder, "My Name Is Buddy": The composer and guitar virtuoso's latest album tells the story of a traveling cat named Buddy and features a booklet with illustrations that provide more detail about his Depression-era adventures. Released by Nonesuch. Available March 6.

Mary Chapin Carpenter, "The Calling": The singer-songwriter melds personal ruminations on married life with sharp jabs at the campaign against the Dixie Chicks and the government's Hurricane Katrina debacle. Released by Zoe Records. In stores March 6.

Johnny Cash, "Here Was a Man: The Ultimate Gospel Collection": This collection of the late Man in Black's gospel recordings boasts 24 tracks, including Cash's renditions of such songs as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "In The Sweet By And By." Released by Sony. In stores March 6.

Rjd2, "Third Hand": The producer-DJ-musician abandons his sampling ways for this album that features vocals and live instruments. Released by Xl Recordings. In stores March 6.

Son Volt, "Search": The band revisits its familiar alt-country/Americana territory with a wider array of instruments such as the piano, organ and a horn section. Released by Red Int./Red Ink. In stores March 6.

The Stooges, "The Weirdness": The reconstituted band (plus a new bassist) returns to the same territory it mined during its late '60s/early '70s heyday as one of the original precursors to punk. Released by Virgin Records U.S. In stores March 6.

Amon Tobin, "Foley Room": The musician/lover of sampled noise crafts an album full of soundscapes made from recordings gathered from a wide array of places. Released by Ninja Tune. In stores March 6.

TV:

All times are EST/PST.

Saturday, March 3

"The Robber Bride": Mary-Louise Parker stars in this drama adapted from Margaret Atwood's novel about a deceitful woman who turns up dead and the people who had reason to want her that way. 8 p.m., Oxygen.

"Robin Hood": A new British series revisits the legend of Robin Hood and his Merry Men as they tangle with the Sheriff of Nottingham. 9 p.m., BBC America.

"Sacrifices of the Heart": Melissa Gilbert stars in this drama about an attorney who returns to home when her father becomes ill and finds herself coping with painful memories. Written by Patti Davis, the daughter of former President Ronald Reagan. 9 p.m., Hallmark Channel.