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June 16, 2008
by Nick DiMola - 10:24 am EDT
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Source: Press Release
Marvelous Entertainment and XSEED are bringing their fantasy adventure RPG title exclusively to Wii this winter under the name, Little King's Story.
Marvelous Entertainment USA and XSEED announced last Wednesday that they are bringing the highly anticipated Wii title Project O to Wii this winter under a new title, Little King's Story. This is the second title in the two companies' co-publishing partnership.
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by Nick DiMola - 10:11 am EDT
Total comments: 47
Source: Press Release
Featuring a Breakout clone, a fishing simulator, and a Neo-Geo fighter.
This week's WiiWare and Virtual Console update features a couple of new WiiWare titles and single new Neo-Geo Virtual Console title.
The first new entry to WiiWare, Block Breaker Deluxe, is modeled around the classic title Breakout which was first featured in arcade form in the 70s. Block Breaker... Read more...
June 15, 2008
by Les Thomas - 8:11 pm EDT
Total comments: 10
Source: Bloomberg
Nintendo claims the Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk accessory infringes on their intellectual property rights, wants product pulled and cash.
Nintendo believes the Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk "wholly appropriates the novel shape, design, overall appearance and even the color and materials used in the Nintendo Nunchuk controller."
Nyko creates a variety of Wii accessories and seems stunned and confused by the suit. "We have not knowingly... Read more...
June 13, 2008
by Les Thomas - 9:54 pm EDT
Total comments: 21
Source: Press Release
"Too many Wii owners have been told that the Wii is a casual platform," says High Voltage, "With The Conduit, we intend to prove that theory wrong."
The Conduit is a first-person shooter that promises to provide "some of the best visuals seen to date on Nintendo's Wii." Using the Quantum 3 Gaming Engine technology, High Voltage Software will mix fast and fluid gameplay with advanced graphics for a "true next-generation gaming platform." The... Read more...
by Les Thomas - 9:48 pm EDT
Total comments: 2
Source: Press Release
Can you help Little Red Riding Hood stop a zombie invasion? Check out more details for this bizarre Halloween release on Gammick Entertainment's microsite.
What was once a fairytale is quickly becoming a nightmare. Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ is set for 2008 Halloween release. The game follows Little Red Riding Hood as she attempts to save fairytale land from a zombie invasion. She will be supported by Japanese folktale hero Peach Boy Momotaro... Read more...
by James Charlton - 4:58 pm EDT
Total comments: 3
Source: Media Create
Is there room for two mat-based exercise games?
There are two mat-based exercise games on the Wii in the charts this week. Bandai-Namoo’s Family Trainer game comes packaged with its own mat for 7,100 Yen (about $70) making it slightly cheaper than Wii Fit at 8,800 Yen. (about $80) It still has quite a way to go in terms of sales however, seeing a relatively modest first week sell through.
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June 12, 2008
by Nick DiMola - 4:47 pm EDT
Total comments: 4
Source: Press Release
DS title from Eidos will "really push the physics capabilities of the Nintendo DS."
Coming this Friday to Europe, Soul Bubbles for the DS puts players in the role of a young shaman apprentice who has been tasked to save lost souls. In order to save these souls the player must place them in protective bubbles and transport them through progressively dangerous worlds.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 4:19 pm EDT
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Source: Press Release
Based off of the popular Monster Jam tour, Monster Jam: Urban Assault will hit stores this fall.
Activision recently announced the release of Monster Jam: Urban Assault, the sequel to last year's Monster Jam. This new game takes the monster trucks out of the stadium and into the streets as players go towards their goal of destroying everything they can. Featuring various monster truck favorites, the game will also include stadium racing and freestyle competitions and have a plethora of mini-games such as Skee Ball and Air Strike.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 1:35 pm EDT
Total comments: 9
Source: Press Release
In addition to keeping track of world records, Konami also plans to support a community of registered players and host local and worldwide tournaments through the game’s website.
As New International Track and Field's June 20 release date nears, Konami has announced information about the game's online play. Coming off the heels of the original arcade game's 25th anniversary, New International Track and Field brings the competitive multiplayer franchise to the DS, getting even more competitive thanks to new online features.
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June 11, 2008
by Neal Ronaghan - 12:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 2
Source: Press Release
The two new games, based on the upcoming High School Musical 3, allow for players to dance as their favorite Wildcats.
Disney Interactive is planning to release two new High School Musical games this holiday season to coincide with the theatrical release of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year". The Wii game, High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE!, allows players to move and groove to their favorite songs from the series using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. There are also multiplayer modes featuring competitive and cooperative play.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 11:54 am EDT
Total comments: 6
Source: Press Release
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy brings a good dose of user-generated content to the side-scrolling shooter world.
Majesco announced on Tuesday that their latest Wii game, Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy, is in stores. Featuring a huge focus on user-generated content, the game lets users create their own ships, levels, enemies and patterns. They can then interface with the integrated Blast Works Depot website where players can "post and trade custom content worldwide."
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by Nick DiMola - 11:42 am EDT
Total comments: 7
Source: Press Release
Featuring 50 different Ferraris and "every track from the world renowned 430 series Ferrari Challenge."
System 3 announced yesterday that their racing simulation title, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli has been slated for a July release in Europe.
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is said to feature 50 Ferraris "modelled right down to the smallest detail," as well as realistic AI and "the most comprehensive... Read more...
by Nick DiMola - 11:03 am EDT
Total comments: 5
Source: Press Release
Activision's SCORE International Baja 1000 is coming to Wii later this year with 90 different vehicles spanning all classes of offroad racing.
Recently, Activision revealed that SCORE International Baja 1000 would be making its way to Wii later this year. The game is based on the real-life off-road racing event and is being developed by seasoned off-road developer, Left Field Productions.
SCORE International Baja 1000, similar to the... Read more...
by Nick DiMola - 10:32 am EDT
Total comments: 2
Source: Famitsu Weekly
Last week's Famitsu revealed that the third iteration of the Rune Factory series is coming to Wii.
Famitsu Weekly revealed last week that a new iteration of the Rune Factory series is due in Japan later this year. Unlike the previous two entries which were released on the DS, this version is destined for a Wii release.
An offshoot of Natsume's popular Harvest Moon franchise, the Rune Factory... Read more...
by Neal Ronaghan - 9:41 am EDT
Total comments: 4
Source: Press Release
Atari plans to release Asterix Brain Training based off of the popular European cartoon character this June.
On Monday, Atari announced that they plan to release Asterix Brain Training for DS on June 27th. The game involves the protagonist, Justforkix, traveling to his Uncle Vitalstatistix’s village after school lets out. The titular character is put in charge of Justforkix’s extra-curricular training. The game takes you through many puzzles and memory games as Justforkix tries to reach warrior status.
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by Les Thomas - 6:34 am EDT
Total comments: 3
Source: Press Release
Solve three tales of deception in this noir-style detective adventure game.
Jake Hunter follows the trend of stylus-driven interactive adventure games for the DS. You play as Jake Hunter, a private detective, and must hone your skills by interviewing witnesses, searching for clues, and following up on leads. Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles ships stateside June 10.
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by Les Thomas - 6:24 am EDT
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Source: Press Release
Atari UK teams with auto company Renault UK for driving test study-aid.
Renault UK will be the official car manufacturer featured in the Driving Theory Training mini-games. The DS release, due out in August, will feature practice tests in accordance with driving standards in the UK. Renault's automobiles will also be featured in the "learn about your car" section of... Read more...
June 10, 2008
by Nick DiMola - 1:54 pm EDT
Total comments: 2
Source: Telltale Games Blog
SBCG4AP will include some extra features in addition to the staples of point-and-click gameplay, and is currently in the early stages of the submittal process.
Last week, Telltale Games revealed more details about SBCG4AP through their development blog. The first episode, Homestar Ruiner, "involves destroying Homestar's life and then gathering up the pieces of his shattered psyche and putting them back together." The premiere episode is in the early stages of Nintendo's submission process, and Telltale Games currently believes it'll release on WiiWare sometime in July.
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by Nick DiMola - 1:34 pm EDT
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Source: Telltale Games Blog
Submit your Mii creation to get your Strong Bad WiiWare fix for free.
Telltale Games is currently running a promotion that will give fans a chance to win SBCG4AP when it launches on WiiWare. Entering the contest requires users to simply create a Mii of their favorite Homestar Runner character, take a picture of the created Mii and email the picture to contest@telltalegames.com.
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by Nick DiMola - 1:31 pm EDT
Total comments: 4
Source: From Software
Series protagonists Rikimaru and Ayame return after Tenchu Z absence for more classic ninja action, exclusively on the Wii.
From Software announced last week that the latest entry to the Tenchu series would be making its way to Wii. Tenchu 4 will be developed by Acquire who developed the first two highly regarded mainline Tenchu series titles. Along with From Software and Acquire, UbiSoft will be distributing the title in America and Europe.
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