Wiiva la Revolution!! {News Topic}

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Wii Screens

How's the Wii version coming along? See for yourself in these exclusive new gameplay shots.

 

 

 

 

Tenchu IV - Details, Screens

 

- “Stealth Ninja Action Game”.

- Developers are saying that this could be the ʽepitome of the seriesʼ.

- Main characters: Rikimaru and Ayame.

- Story: set one year after the riots caused by the Witchcraft Lord “Tenrai”. There are still some evil people behind the scenes that are causing trouble, and gaining in power. There was also an incident involving the kidnapping of princess Kiku (Lord Gouda Matsunoshinʼs daughter). Rikimaru and Ayame must find out what is going on with these happenings.

- New character designs.

- New actors.

- Both characters have different fighting styles, and “assassination cutscenes”.

- Stealth actions: hide in water, climb on ceilings, sneak around above the ceiling, hide in the dark, hide bodies, hide within caravans to sneak into heavily guarded locations, and more moves completely new to the series.

- Special move allows you to quickly dispose of a body into water, effectively hiding the corpse.

- Ninja tools from previous entries return, and have been reworked for Wiimote/Nunchuk control.

- http://www.tenchu.net may be updated on June 7th with info.

 

 

 

 

Deadly Creatures Impressions

 

I didn't know very much about THQ's Wii-exclusive Deadly Creatures until now, but after seeing a fairly early build of the game at the publisher's Fall and holiday preview event today, I'm looking forward to learning more - and tickled gleefully squeamish, too...

 

 

 

 

De Blob Impressions

 

My Kotaku Tower compatriots have taken THQ's upcoming Wii exclusive De Blob for a paint-spattered spin in the past, but after giving it a try today during the publisher's Fall 08 and holiday preview event, I thought I'd add my own impressions of the single-player mode to the mix...

 

 

 

 

Mario Super Sluggers: 42 Characters

 

Waited in less than two weeks in Japan, Mario Super Sluggers shows himself more with these the first two Japanese publicities, but also what should be the final list of the playable characters in this play of baseball, that is to say 42 in all for 32 old of GameCube episode and 10 small new. Here thus:

 

Former characters:

 

1. Mario

2. Luigi

3. Wario

4. Waluigi

5. Peach

6. Daisy

7. Bowser

8. Bowser Jr.

9. Donkey Kong

10. Diddy Kong

11. Dixie Kong

12. Yoshi

13. Birdo

14. Toad

15. Toadette

16. Toadsworth

17. Mario baby

18. Luigi baby

19. Goomba

20. Goomba para

21. Koopa Troopa

22. Troopa para

23. Shy Guy

24. King Boo

25. Boo

26. Monty Mole

27. Petey Pirahna

28. Dry Bones

29. Hammer Bro

30. Pianta

31. Noki

32. Kamek

 

New characters:

 

33. Mii

34. Wiigler

35. Tony Kong

36. Funky Kong

37. King K. Rool

38. Kremiling

39. Blooper

40. Peach baby

41. Daisy baby

42. Baby DK

 

 

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Rumor - Ex LucasArts Employee Says Lightsaber Game For Wii

 

The supposed source is one of the LucasArts employees that has been left behind.

And your LucasArts titles in the works are...

• KOTOR 3 (An MMO, and a joint project between Lucasarts and BioWare)
  
• Battlefront 3
  
• The Official Indiana Jones game
  
• Another LEGO game based on the Indy universe
  
• A lightsaber game for the wii (sorry, no lightsaber peripherals)
  

When it comes to KOTOR 3, we can pretty much give up any hope of a Wii version. The same goes for the ʽOfficial Indiana Jonesʼ game. Battlefront 3 is a stretch, but another Lego Indy title is a shoe-in for the Wii. When it comes to a Wii-specific lightsaber title... LucasArts might want to keep that game under-wraps until Star Wars: The Force Unleashed does some business.

 

 

 

Bigben Interactive - 3 New Titles Lined Up

• Nimrod - amateur hunting game, several locations, and may come with a shotgun Wiimote/Nunchuk shell.
  
• Body Coaching - gym classes, dietary advice, training, and more. Will be sold with two dumbbells that will house Wiimotes.
  
• Kick Party - utilizes some sort of foot interactivity. Various party games using your feet (soccer, bowling, football).
  

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Tenchu IV - First Trailer

 

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Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon - Screenshots

 

 

 

 

Rune Factory Frontier - Sceenshots

 

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Nintendo relates Wii storage solution to WiiConnect24?

 

 

Reader Dannykeving66 sent yet another email to Nintendo, in the hopes of finding out what the hell is going on with the Wii and storage. The response below is a bit different from what weʼve been hearing in the past.

 

"Aside from SD Cards, at this time the Wii console does not support external storage devices, such as USB drives or external hard drives. While itʼs possible to transfer a file manually to an external storage device using an SD Card, there is currently no way to save directly or to transfer files directly to such a device from your Wii console. If such functionality is granted via a future system update and WiiConnect24 is activated, we will post it to our website, and might possibly send notice via the Wii Message Board." - Nintendo email reply

 

Usually, when you send an email to Nintendo, youʼll later receive a generic, unhelpful reply. This response, however, is far from useless. Is Nintendo somehow going to take advantage of WiiConnect24 to send data to devices in the future?

 

 

 

Meet de Blob

New video interview, gameplay clips, story trailer and screens.

 

THQ is rapidly gearing up for the September launch of its artistic Wii platformer, de Blob -- one of our most anticipated third-party efforts for Nintendo's console. The title, which is being created out of Australia by Blue Tongue, stars players as a gelatinous ball armed with the power to repaint the drab monochrome world he explores. Of course, there's much more to it, but thankfully producer Nick Hagger has answered some of the most commonly asked questions about de Blob below. We've also provided viewers with a video interview complete with a wide assortment of new gameplay clips, a new story trailer, and fresh screens...

 

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Brothers in Arms Wii "done", out this year

"It's going to be coming out at about the same time as Hell's Highway," producer tells CVG

 

Missing in Action Wii shooter Brothers in Arms: Double Time has finished development and will be out "at about the same time as Hell's Highway", Gearbox producer Stephen Palmer told CVG.

 

The title disappeared off Ubisoft release lists a while back, but it's finally resurfaced and will be out in August, says Palmer.

 

"It's been done for a while actually," he told CVG in a recent interview. "We want to release all of these new titles at once."

 

Double Time is a remake of the story from the first two Brothers In Arms games, taking place through the D-Day invasion and the following days in Normandy across 30 new missions. If it's as good as the Wii Medal of Honor and Call of Duty Wii games, it should be worth looking out for.

 

Check out the full interview with Palmer, in which he tells us why we should be excited about WWII again.

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Crossbeam Studios?

 

Την θυμαστε την Crossbeam Studios;

 

Μια αγνωστη σχεδον εταιρεια που πριν ακομα κυκλοφορησει το Wii ειχε ανακοινωσει τρια αποκλειστικα και πολυ φιλοδοξα projects...

 

Genre: Action/Adventure

Planned Features:

-A vast world to explore, make discoveries, form alliances, uncover the secrets hidden deep in the past.

-A storyline featuring over a dozen main characters with over a hundred supporting roles.

-Innovative 'non-elemental' magic system incorporated into the very fabric of the game world.

-Customizeable weapon system with hundreds of possible combinations.

 

 

Genre: Action/Adventure

Planned Features:

-A futuristic world steeped in paranoia and the occult.

-A storyline exploring the occult underworld

-Innovative controls designed from the ground up for the Revolution Free Hand Controller

 

 

Genre: Action/Adventure/Horror

Planned Features:

-Two playable characters involved in an epic, dark, macabre storyline

-Multiple combat strategies per character.

-32 areas, including massive cities, desert wastelands, and mountain temples.

 

Μετα απο αυτη την ανακοινωση ειχαμε λιγο αργοτερα μονο καποια concept art και μετα κανενα νεο και για τα τρια projects.

 

Σημερα μετα απο ενα πολυ ενδιαφερον και λεπτομερες αρθρο για την Crossbeam Studios, θα ακολουθησει ενα αντιστοιχο αρθρο για την Nibris (developer του Sadness), ειχαμε καποια (δυσαρεστα) νεοτερα απο την εταιρεια και τα παιχνιδια της.

 

Η Crossbeam Studios παραδεχεται οτι το αρθρο βρισκεται πολυ κοντα στην αληθεια και οτι μετα απο την πολυ μεγαλη δημοσιοτητα που ειχανε τα τρια φιλοδοξα projects "παρασηρθηκαν" και εκαναν πολλες λαθος επιλογες που οδηγησαν στο "θανατο" της εταιρειας.

 

Αποκαλυψαν ακομα οτι καποια απο τα projects την στιγμη που ανακοινωθηκαν ηταν μονο ιδεες...

 

Πλεον απο τις αρχες της χρονιας η Crossbeam Studios αναγενναται και πολλα απο τα μελη της που ειχαν αποχωρησει επιστρεφουν.

 

Για να μην "πεσουν" παλι στα λαθη του παρελθοντος αυτη την στιγμη ασχολουνται μονο με ενα μικρης κλιμακας παιχνιδι για το PC που θα ανακοινωθει οταν φτασουν τουλαχιστον στα μισα της αναπτυξης.

 

Εαν πετυχει το συγκεκριμενο παιχνιδι μετα θα προσπαθησουν να ολοκληρωσουν το Orb και το Thorn, καμια αναφορα για το Darkness.

 

Για τα δυο αυτα παιχνιδια μεχρι στιγμης εχουν ετοιμη την ιστορια τους και πολλες καλες... ιδεες!

 

Μεγαλυτερο ενδιαφερον φαινεται να εχουν για την ολοκληρωση του Orb καθως δουλευουν την ιστορια του εδω και εννια χρονια!

 

Επειδη φαινονται καλα παιδια τους ευχομαι καλη επιτυχια!

 

Υ.Γ: Βγει δεν βγει τελικα το Orb το μονο σιγουρο ειναι οτι εχει γραψει ηδη ιστορια στα video games!

 

 

 

50 Must Have Wii Games For 2008

 

Hereʼs the NFA's list of fifty great games coming out on the Nintendo Wii this year. The top twenty alone is extremely strong in comparison to last years lineup and Iʼm sure another 5-10 blockbusters will be announced at this years E3.

 

A “*” in front of the name represents an exclusive title. Enjoy...

 

 

 

1. *Fatal Frame: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse

2. *Kid Icarus (Expected to be announced at E3.)

3. *The Conduit

4. *Monster Hunter 3 (E3.)

5. *Tenchu 4

6. *Disaster: Day Of Crisis

7. *Harvest Moon: Tree Of Tranquility

8. *Red Steel 2 (E3.)

9. Castlevania Wii

10. *Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicels: The Crystal Bearers

11. *Tales Of Symphonia Dawn Of The New World

12. Star Wars The Force Unleashed

13. *Mario Superstar Sluggers

14. *Rune Factory

15. *Mushroom Men

16. Ghostbusters

17. Rock Band

18. *Deadly Creatures

19. *Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Dungeon

20. *Fragile

21. *Samba De Amigo

22. *Rygar The Battle Of Argus

23. Don King Presents Prize Fighter

24. *De Blob

25. *Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party

26. Sonic Unleashed

27. Crash Bandicoot Mind Over Mutant

28. Spryo: Dawn Of The Dragon

29. NCAA Football 09

30. Madden NFL 09

31. We Love Golf

32. MLB Power Pros 2008

33. Brothers In Arms: Double Time

34. Sam & Max: Season 1

35. Tom Clancyʼs H. A. W. X.

36. Lego Batman

37. Monster Lab

38. Alone In The Dark 5

39. Spore

40. My Sims Kingdom

41. Dokapon Kingdom

42. Smackdown VS Raw 2009

43. Skate It

44. Call For Heroes

45. Tiger Woods Golf 09

46. TNA Impact

47. *Face Breaker

48. Top Spin 3

49. Shiren The Wanderer 3

50. Spiderman Web Of Shadows

 

 

 

Nintendo posts new job listing for Wii USB devices

 

 

A new job listing has been posted on the job listings pages of the Nintendo of America website. Nintendo wishes to hire a Software/Hardware Tester, but the description highlights the importance of “Creating and executing a test plan for Wiiʼs USB devices.” There are a plethora of possibilities that the job description could be referring to, although the first concept that would come to mind is a hard drive. Perhaps Nintendo is finally beginning to take initiative to solve the storage solution on Wii.

 

 

 

Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Preview

 

 

While a select few still yearn the creation of the next Rayman game, the crazy spin off that has been Rayman Raving Rabbids has become a run away hit on the Wii. While it came out on other consoles as well, it seems that the marriage of motion controlled party games and a ridiculously crazy cast of characters was the ideal combination. After a sequel released last year and a huge number of sales worldwide, the Rabbids are back in Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party...

 

 

 

Eternityʼs Child - Hands-On

 

 

I feel extremely lucky to be able to bring you some of the first hands on impressions of Luc Bernardʼs Eternityʼs Child. The game (which started itʼs life as an XBLA game) is set to release on WiiWare and PC (Via Steam) sometime this year. There was a trailer released a short while ago and some minor story details but most of the game has been a mystery. Allow me to shed some light on some of your questions. Hit the jump for full impressions...

 

 

 

Super Mario Sluggers - Ιntro

 

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Tenchu IV - New Screens

 

 

 

 

Rune Factory: Frontier - New Screens

 

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Call of Duty 5

Call of Duty: World at War

 

The subs issue of this monthʼs gamesTM has revealed a wealth of information on the now-announced Call of Duty: World at War, the final name for Treyarchʼs Call of Duty 5.

 

From VG247 reader evilashchris, reading from the UK mag: “Right, apparently itʼs going to be grittier, as gritty as ANY game out there to quote. The enemy will be scarier and use new tactics.

 

“There will be co-op for the first time in a Call of Duty. Also there will be vehicles and squad-based elements to the multiplayer. Formats: PC, PS3, 360 and Wii. The Wii version is being worked on by a separate team within Treyarch. [The mag] reckons itʼll be a much closer comparison between the next-gen and Wii versions than any other Wii game on the market.

 

“Jeez, they have the CoD4 engine running on the Wii apparently. They are using [the CoD4 engine] for all the next-gen ones too. The Wii Zapper will be supported.

 

“Also, this is how gritty it is: ʽThe opening scene of the first level we are shown is a Japanese commander stubbing a cigarette out in the eye of a prisoner before slitting his throat - the blood splatters and dribbles down the side of the tent you are being held in. He turns towards you to deal out the same treatment but help arrives just in time. Cue a daring level-long escape.ʼ”

 

As is now known, the game will be set in the Pacific theatre of World War II.

 

 

 

Oboro Muramasa Youtoden - Screenshots

 

 

 

 

Mario Super Sluggers - Screenshots

 

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What To Expect From A Shrinking E3 In 2008 - Nintendo

 

 

Though usually the most secretive first-party publisher, Nintendo has at least set expectations high this year. In March, president Reggie Fils-Aime told GameTrailers: "What we announce during E3 is gonna be fantastic. There's gonna be a big game for the holiday that the gamers (and expanded audience) will want." An expected answer from a man who makes his money selling games, yes, but more specific than either Microsoft or Sony have been, at least with the mention of a singular game.

 

Some speculate it will either be a surprise Zelda title or the reanimation of a long-forgotten franchise (cough, cough, Kid Icarus). Or perhaps it will be something entirely new. "I've heard strong rumors that Nintendo is going to unveil an all-new game with all-new characters," says senior GamePro editor Sid Shuman. "E3 might make a lot of sense for that announcement, despite its smaller size this year." But most promising is the fact that Nintendo has yet to unveil its fall/winter lineup, something that would obviously make sense to do at E3.

 

In terms of third-party games, Wii owners may be in for a flood support, that is if Capcom's community specialist is to be believed. "The lack of AAA titles has a lot to do with third-parties simply being caught with their pants down," a company moderator wrote last week. "The good news is... many plans and budgets have been shifted and adjusted, and AAA titles should be in the pipeline for Wii, though not ready to be announced."

 

Whatever the case, Pachter says they'll be "no new hardware announcements" from Nintendo, given that the Wii and DS are the two top-selling systems in the world currently. And much like they did at E3 2007, we fully expect Nintendo to publicize the raging success of Wii ad nauseum. Wait for it.

 

 

 

The Conduit - Officially Announced

 

High Voltage Software's The Conduit is a stunning first-person action shooter that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on Nintendo's Wii gaming console.

 

Using their proprietary Quantum 3 Game Engine technology, the team at High Voltage Software is fusing fast and fluid gameplay with an advanced set of visuals intended to squarely establish the Wii as a true next-generation gaming platform. The first-person shooter boasts a competitive online multiplayer component and a thrilling single-player campaign. Advanced graphical features include dynamic environment mapping, interactive water with real-time reflection, and four-stage texture composition including gloss, diffuse, and bump mapping.

 

"Too many Wii owners have been told that the Wii is a casual platform with no room for serious games or top-tier graphics," said Eric Nofsinger, Chief Creative Officer at High Voltage Software. "With The Conduit, we intend to prove that theory wrong by providing gamers with the kind of title they imagined back when the platform was first announced."

 

Featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced Artificial Intelligence System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story, The Conduit has more than a pretty face. "The Wii has tremendous potential," said Kerry J. Ganofsky, CEO and founder of High Voltage Software. "We've invested heavily in our technology to make certain that potential is realized with The Conduit."

 

The Conduit's control scheme was carefully designed from the ground up with the Wii in mind, as were each of the weapons in the extensive armory, providing gameplay not possible on other platforms. As Secret Service Agent Ford, you must learn to master each of these weapons as well as the special "All Seeing Eye" device to defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and unravel the game's mysteries.

 

"Conduit was especially designed for the Nintendo Wii" states Matt Corso, Creative Director at High Voltage Software. "From the weapons to armory and graphics, we tailored everything to the Wii which sets this game play apart from anything else on the market right now."

 

The Conduit is currently scheduled for Q1 2009 release.

 

 

 

Top Spin 3 - Hands-On

We take the Wii version for a... spin?

 

Top Spin 3 offers the most authentic gameplay and features, including signature player animations and expressions, weather changes and situation-specific behaviors, along with revamped audio with enhanced crowd reaction.

 

Fans will also have the opportunity to play on more than 40 prestigious and visually stunning venues from around the world such as Roland Garros in Paris (French Open) and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne (Australian Open). Adding to the immersive gameplay experience, fans can utilize a new and innovative Player Creator to customize their own unique tennis stars with free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos. Competitive players will also be able to create matches online and test their skills against friends or other ranked players around the world.

 

The Top Spin 3 player lineup includes the following:

• Mario Ancic
  
• Tomas Berdych
  
• James Blake
  
• Roger Federer
  
• Tommy Haas
  
• Justine Henin
  
• Svetlana Kuznetsova
  
• Amelie Mauresmo
  
• Gael Monfils
  
• Andy Murray
  
• David Nalbandian
  
• Mark Philippoussis
  
• Andy Roddick
  
• Maria Sharapova
  
• Nicole Vaidisova
  
• Caroline Wozniacki
  

Classic legends (not available on all platforms)

• Boris Becker
  
• Bjorn Borg
  
• Monica Seles
  

 

 

 

Tenchu IV - Gameplay Video

 

 

 

 

 

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Gets Euro Release Date - Screens

 

Developed by racing game specialists Eutechnyx, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli draws upon the developerʼs years of experience with racing titles and includes a uniquely magical touch from GP2 driver Bruno Senna, nephew of F1 legend Ayrton and technical consultant on the gameʼs handling.

 

Mark Cale, CEO of System 3 said: “This, literally, is the ʽFerrari of videogamesʼ. Weʼve been confident from the very beginning that not only will we deliver a licence worthy of the Ferrari name, but a racing simulation like no other. With the input of Bruno Senna, the expertise of Eutechnyx and System 3ʼs pursuit of excellence, gamers will be stunned by the realism and sheer fun to be had with Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli when it sees release in July.” “We want to redefine what people expect of licensed racers with an attention to detail and playability unmatched by other racing simulations.”

 

 

 

 

Wario Land: The Shake Dimension - First Screens

 

 

 

 

Sam & Max Preview

Freelance police come to Wii

 

"We started getting all these emails from people begging us to bring Sam & Max to the Wii," explains Telltale's Emily Morganti. "It was a little surprising to see how the rumours came alive on the web that we'd signed a deal with Nintendo.

 

But it illustrated the fact that there was a really big demand for Sam & Max on the Wii, and we paid attention to that. Plus, if we hadn't done it, I think the fans would have stormed our office."

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"Project O" Plotting NA Strategy

The real-time strategy game gets an official English title.

 

Today publisher Marvelous Entertainment announced it has partnered with XSEED Games to bring the real-time strategy game "Project O" to North America. Along with the partnership news, the companies revealed the game's official North American title: Little King's Story.

 

The development talent working on the game includes folks from Harvest Moon, Dragon Quest VIII, and Final Fantasy XII. It boasts a pretty unique art style that looks like images from a children's fairytale book.

 

"Little King's Story is a game we felt very strongly about offering to the United States," remarked Jun Iwasaki, President of XSEED Games.

 

This Story follows a shy young boy named Corobo who one day finds a mystic crown while strolling in the forest. The crown empowers him with the ability to charm anyone he encounters and make them perform his bidding. He returns to his village a king and must build the tiny community into a vast kingdom.

 

Marvelous describes Little King's Story as a mix of real-time strategy, adventure gaming, and life-simulations. Players must manage their subjects and get them involved in building an empire. Rival nations must be conquered in order to secure one, unified realm.

 

For IGN's impressions of Little King's Story, check out our preview from the 2007 Tokyo Game Show.

 

 

 

 

The Conduit - 18 New Screens

 

 

 

 

Alone In The Dark - First Wii Footage

 

 

 

 

PyroBlazer - Trailer

 

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Okami.PAL.Wii-RANT άντε να δούμε και κανένα πραγματικά καλό παιχνίδι μετά από καιρό.

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May 2008 NPD

 

HW

PlayStation 3 208.7K

PlayStation Portable 182.3K

Xbox 360 186.6K

Wii 675.1K

Nintendo DS 452.6K

 

SW Top 10

Top 10 SKU's May 2008 Rank # Units

(includes CE, GOTY editions, bundles, etc.)

360 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE (CORP) APR 2008 1 871.3K

WII MARIO KART W/ WHEEL NINTENDO OF AMERICA APR 2008 2 787.4K

WII FIT W/ BALANCE BOARD NINTENDO OF AMERICA MAY 2008 3 687.7K

PS3 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE (CORP) APR 2008 4 442.9K

WII PLAY W/ REMOTE NINTENDO OF AMERICA FEB 2007 5 294.6K

WII SUPER SMASH BROS: BRAWL NINTENDO OF AMERICA MAR 2008 6 171.1K

PS2 IRON MAN SEGA OF AMERICA APR 2008 7 130.6K

WII GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK W/ WIREACTIVISION (CORP) OCT 2007 8 116.8K

NDS POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON: EXPLORERS OF DARKNESS NOA APR 2008 9 107K

NDS POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON: EXPLORERS OF TIME NOA APR 2008 10 102K

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Ελεος με αυτο το Wii Play,ποτε θα σταματησει να πουλαει η παλιο μπουρδα...

[Peavy]

Προφανώς πουλάει επειδή έχει και το wiimote μέσα.

[klainmaingr]

There goes 360 sto Amerika...

2nd place it is...

 

http://kotaku.com/5016044/wii-nearly-overtakes-xbox-360-us-install-base-after-strong-may-sales

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MySims Kingdom Interview

Expanded editors, bigger worlds, better graphics and no more load times. Read all about it and check out our exclusive new screens.

 

Publisher Electronic Arts has enjoyed great success with its Wii and DS-exclusive MySims franchise -- a series whose combined sales have moved past the hundreds of thousands and well into the millions. Now, the company is underway with MySims Kingdom, a title that takes the MySims universe to the next level in just about every regard. We recently caught up with executive producer Tim LeTourneau, who was kind enough to bring us completely up-to-date on the exciting project. In addition, we've posted a batch of exclusive new screens of MySims Kingdom in motion...

 

 

 

Alone in the Dark - New Screens

 

 

 

 

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - 13 New Screens

 

 

 

 

NHL 2K9 Announced For Wii

First hockey game with NHL license on console.

 

2K Sports announced today that NHL 2K9 will be released on the Wii, representing the first NHL-licensed game to appear on the console.

 

Users will be able to employ the Wii Remote as a hockey stick within the game, likely in a similar fashion to the skill stick used on 360 and PS3 versions of the game.

 

"It's our goal this year to bring the fun back to hockey video games," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "NHL 2K9 for Wii includes the full feature set as available on other platforms, and added Wii Remote controls and other exciting features specific for the Wii console will allow dedicated fans the opportunity to fully enjoy and embrace NHL hockey in a brand new experience."

 

"Nintendo is thrilled to have 2K Sports' NHL 2K9 on the Wii platform this season," said Steve Singer, VP of Licensing at Nintendo of America Inc. "This title has been highly anticipated by our Wii consumers who will now be able to use the Wii Remote to face-off, play hockey, and fire a slap shot in their living rooms."

 

To celebrate today's announcement, Nintendo's famed mascot, Mario, will strut his stuff down the red carpet tonight at the 2008 NHL Awards beginning at 6:15 p.m. in Toronto. Fans in attendance will be able to meet Mario and even have their picture taken with him.

 

Stay tuned to IGN for more details on the Wii version of NHL 2K9 as the game's release date draws closer.

 

 

 

Jillian Michael's Fitness Ultimatum 2009 Announced

Introducing the first game to integrate a celebrity fitness trainer with the Wii system and the ground-breaking Wii balance board.

 

Shed the extra weight while having fun! Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, is partnering with celebrity fitness trainer Jillian Michaels, the strength trainer and life coach on the popular television series "The Biggest Loser," and Interactive Game Group to deliver the first Wii game that combines a celebrity fitness trainer and the motion-based Wii system and Wii Balance Board accessory--Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009. Integrating a tiered fitness regimen, expert advice and exercise techniques from the charismatic Jillian Michaels, the game delivers a focused workout that will help players reach their own personal fitness goals.

 

In Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 players become new recruits in Jillian's boot camp where they enroll in a unique training program composed of challenging fitness tests and an ever-changing series of workouts. Players choose their workout from four types--Weight Loss, Strength Training, Intervals and Hill Climb--and set the intensity to light, medium or hard for a duration between 10 and 60 minutes. By completing exciting Wii Remote and Wii Balance Board motion-based challenges that range from crossing monkeybars to climbing ladders and rowing, players can also unlock lifestyle and fitness video tips from Jillian. Players can even track their progress based on calories burned and workout intensity. In addition, a Competitive Party Mode lets two players race against each other through entertaining individual challenges or through the entire Physical Training course to earn the winning time.

 

Developed by 3G Studios, Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii is expected to release this holiday season.

 

 

 

Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation Announced

 

The most popular Japan manga comic “Case Closed: One Truth Prevails” was created in 1994. 120 million copies have been sold since!

 

In 1996 Conan made his television “debut” on famous TV channels like: TF1 in France, Italia 1 in Italy, Cartoon network in Spain...

 

1997, the first Detective Conan movie is released and is a hit at the box office in Japan!! The latest event: a new Detective Conan movie in April 2008!! What is this new and mysterious investigation about?

 

Conan is inaugurating the new “Mirapolis” theme park but a series of crimes crashes the party...

 

In September 2008, Detective Conan fans and young detectives all over the world will enjoy “Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation” on the Wii! This adventure game will thrill kids: visit crime scenes, solve enigmas, find clues, collect evidence, play super fun mini-games (football, Super hero arcade battles, smash the groundhog and more!), and of course catch the bad guy. You will also enjoy game Extra: listen to music with the jukebox, view your ingame picture collection!

 

Thanks to your Wiimote you are going to be able to solve this investigation using all of Conanʼs gadgets (Bow Tie Voice transmitter, solar-powered Skateboard, super sneakers ...).

 

Features :

• Loaded with extras: 6 different mini games, Extra content.
  
• A great storyline!
  
• A title specifically developed for the WII: Visit crime scenes, collect evidence, touch and manipulate objects with you Wii-mote…
  
• The manga universe: Characters, gadgets, The original Japanese manga voices are available.
  

Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation, developed by Marvelous Entertainment, is currently scheduled to launch in Europe September 2008.

 

 

 

Freddi Fish: Kelp Seed Mystery Announced - Screens

 

Having signed the license earlier this year, the best-selling Humongous children's property made popular on the PC is now available for the Wii in a family friendly point-and-click adventure!

 

Features:

• PC versions have a very long history of outstanding sales and media success: nearly 5 million units sold and 75 awards for excellence!
  
• Easy point and click interface lets young players earn a reaction from just about everything in game. Additional mini-games within the main game help develop hand-eye coordination and increase learning, while several bonus fun activities give players even more to do.
  
• Integrates the Wii Remote in point-and-click style adventure play with well-known characters that the entire family can enjoy together.
  
• Cartoon-quality learning adventure lets young players choose where the characters go.
  
• Explore exciting locations and collect information to complete each adventure.
  
• Great replay value since the adventure changes each time you play!
  

Majesco's Freddi Fish: Kelp Seed Mystery, developed by Mistic Software, is scheduled for release in North America on July 15, 2008.

 

 

 

 

Wii Move - Revealed, Teaser

New WiiWare Title

 

Wii Move is the first Project from PheroseSoft, a small 7 man team, made up from past members of EA Canada Burnaby and Rockstar North.

The game looks to but an unexpected slant on the Wii Balance Board.

Look for Wii Move to hit the download service in quarter four 08.

 

Wii Move Teaser Video