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Today's Special Archives: April 2008
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Phantastic New Rescue-Based VC Games [ Nintendo ]
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River City Ransom (NES, 1-2 players, Rated E10 for Everyone 10 and Older-Mild Suggestive Themes and Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points): River City Ransom takes place in River City, where our heroes, Alex and Ryan, find a letter on Ryan's locker from a guy named Slick. The letter says that Ryan's girlfriend, Cyndi, has been kidnapped, and Slick has taken River City hostage with the help of countless gangs and evil bosses. It's up to our heroes to save poor Cyndi and free River City from the clutches of Slick and his underlings. You can play as Alex and take on the challenge alone or battle with two players simultaneously as Alex and Ryan. Kick and punch to fight your way through gang members, evil bosses and other goons, or use a variety of weapons including a chain whip, brass knuckles and a tire, to name a few. Raise your stats by eating right, and gain new techniques by reading books. With your fighting prowess and never-ending spirit, the bad guys won't know what hit them.
Phantasy Star III Generations of Doom (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): As Rhys, the crown prince of the Orakian kingdom of Landen, you are engaged to be married to Maia, a woman from a rival kingdom. But Maia is kidnapped on your wedding day, setting you on a quest filled with twists and turns that will reintroduce you to people and places from previous Phantasy Star games. This epic spans several generations of characters, and your choices will dramatically impact the way the story unfolds, which makes it a great game to play all the way through more than once. In Phantasy Star III, things aren't always what they seem-check it out and watch the mysteries unfold.
Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Monday, April 21 2008 12:21 PM
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl [ Reviews ]
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You may have heard of this one. Eric has the final word on if Brawl lives up to the enormous expectations.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, April 21 2008 1:51 AM
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The Mario Kart series heads to the starting line with the latest Wii installment. Eric takes a look under the hood to see if the game has what it takes to get the checkered flag.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, April 21 2008 1:33 AM
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Assets [ LucasArts ]
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The Star Wars saga continues in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a videogame developed by LucasArts, which casts players as Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi – and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.
• Learn the secrets of Darth Vader and his Jedi-hunting Secret Apprentice in an all-new storyline that bridges the gap between the Episode III and IV feature films.
• Hunt down Jedi masters created just for the game and all new enemies, such as the Force-sensitive Felucians and the junkyard droids of Raxus Prime.
• Relive classic Star Wars duels or create your own unique rivalries with the all-new Duel Mode, exclusively for the Wii home videogame system from Nintendo. Challenge your friends and experience all the thrill and intensity of The Force Unleashed in unique fighting game-style combat designed for players of all skill levels using a multitude of characters from The Force Unleashed and the rest of the Star Wars universe.
• Tap, touch, and swipe your way through enemies using the Nintendo DS stylus and touch-screen to create seamless lightsaber and Force power combos.
• Unleash the Force in five all-new missions not available on next-generation platforms designed to give players added insight into the Secret Apprentice and his dark motives, including an epic battle through the ruined Jedi temple on Coruscant.
Check out some screenshots, art, and a trailer of the hotly-anticipated title below.
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Trailer (15.2 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 2:43 AM
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In the Kung Fu Panda video game, players embark on an epic, action-packed adventure as they master the specialized Kung Fu fighting styles of Po the Panda, the unlikely hero, his teacher Shifu, and the legendary Kung Fu masters, the Furious Five: Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane. Through 13 legendary levels from the movie and beyond, and spanning land, water and air, players must work their way to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, as they battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles. Featuring a deep variety of gameplay, unique co-op and competitive multiplayer modes, collectibles, and a host of character upgrades, the Kung Fu Panda video game provides an experience gamers of all ages will enjoy.
Check out the kung fu action in the new media below.
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Kung Fu Panda Trailer (19.1 MB)
Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 1:55 AM
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For the first time, handheld gamers have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anytime, anywhere with Guitar Hero: On Tour. Utilizing the revolutionary Guitar Hero Guitar Grip peripheral that fits snugly into the Nintendo DS and a unique Guitar Hero pick‐stylus, Guitar Hero: On Tour brings a new dimension to handheld gaming and gives fans the ability to shred along with their favorite tunes with complete portability. The game delivers a unique experience by challenging handheld gamers to rock out and prove their shredding skills on the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites.
Guitar Hero rocks the DS this summer, so get those styli ready and check out the new media below.
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Guitar Hero: On Tour Trailer (22.8 MB)
Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 1:44 AM
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New de Blob Assets [ THQ ]
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A mischievous and unlikely hero, only de Blob can flip, bounce and smash his way past the all-powerful I.N.K.T. Corporation to ignite a revolution and save Chroma City from a future without color. Battle against massive tank battalions, speedy I.N.K.T. racers and elite Inky soldiers on your quest to free the citizens of Chroma City. Avoid hot plates, electric shocks and inky turrets to create your own path to the impenetrable I.N.K.T. Fortress. Just remember that the struggle to reclaim Chroma City is to be fought on your terms. Remix the city in your own image using custom paints, patterns and soundtracks. Super-size your blob to attack larger and stronger enemies. Join the Color Revolutionaries to refine your skills while making a mess. The race to rescue Chroma City has just begun, and only de Blob can save the world from a black-and-white future.
Check out some new screens and art from de Blob, plus a new trailer below.
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de Blob Trailer (13.0 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 1:41 AM
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The legendary game returns! With Space Invaders celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008, Taito is offering an all-new, more intense edition of the game that started it all. With all-new, enhanced graphics and sound that preserves the classic design loved by generations of players, Space Invaders Extreme is an exhilarating shooting experience.
Whether players were part of the original Space Invaders generation or are fighting against the Invaders for the first time, they can now take Space Invaders Extreme with them anywhere on two handheld systems: Nintendo DS and the PSP system.
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Space Invaders Extreme Trailer (11.4 MB)
Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 1:32 AM
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In Zenses Ocean, players relax themselves playing puzzle games inspired by the movements of the tide, rippling water, riffs and corals, beach vegetation and sea life. An indulgent, soothing experience, Zenses Ocean includes high quality visuals and ambient sounds inspired by the natural sounds of the sea. Subliminal addictive puzzles such as Hot Spot, Shell Twirl, Turtle Turn, Pearl Diver and Wave Breaker (names are currently being reviewed and may change) were created to give players an escape from the stress of every day life.
Zenses Ocean will mellow you out this October, but in the meantime, check out the boxart, screenshots, and video.
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Zenses Trailer (9.26 MB)
Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 1:22 AM
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Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Assets [ SEGA ]
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Sonic and his friends have banded together with leading RPG developer BioWare to create a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic’s first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Exclusively for the Nintendo DS, Sonic Chronicles mixes a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure.
Players will customize their party and characters, choosing from Sonic, Tails, Amy Rose, Knuckles, Shadow, Rouge, and more, and prepare to defeat a menacing new enemy. Rhythmically tapping and dragging with the stylus in Sonic-style battles, players can level up and use Rings to buy new special attacks as they progress through 20 different and beautifully hand-drawn areas including new and classic Sonic locales. With an engaging storyline, lightning fast attacks, high production values, and
impeccable visuals, Sonic Chronicles allows gamers to experience Sonic in a whole new way.
Check out some of the amazingly detailed screenshots below.
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Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 1:14 AM
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Samba De Amigo Screens and Art [ SEGA ]
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The samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in the arcades is shaking its way onto the Wii! Keeping the beat with over 40 songs on a Samba-inspired sound track, players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas and compete with friends to see who has the best moves. Throughout the dynamic songs there will be opportunities to strike a pose for extra points. Friends and family will be thoroughly entertained cheering each other on as they anxiously await their next turn.
A Brand New Dual Wii Remote Control Option gives players’ untethered, maraca-shaking freedom with two remotes or the Wii Remote and Nunchuck. Fun for Two Players in competitive or cooperative multiplayer modes, including Love Love mode where two players synch up their moves to earn points and test their compatibility. The Samba-infused Soundtrack features over 40 upbeat, festive favorites from the original game, plus many new tunes. Online Leaderboards and Friends Lists let players post their best scores and compare them to their friends’ scores. Multiple Game Modes include Career, Single Player, Multiplayer, Training and Records. Special Modes expand gameplay with Quick Play, Classic, Battle, Survival, Hustle and Mini-games.
Check out some screens and art from the game below.
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Eric Jones
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 1:08 AM
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My Weight Loss Coach Assets [ Ubisoft ]
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Ready to shed the pounds? Ubisoft's My Weight Loss Coach might be for you! The next installment in Ubisoft's popular Coaching series is ready to help you lose those love handles. Obviously it's no Wii Fit, but hey, you have to start somewhere right?
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Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 1:05 AM
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A must-have Wii game for Summer 2008 is on its way! BOOM BLOX, the first game developed in collaboration between EA and director and producer, Steven Spielberg, is a high-energy game featuring over three hundred levels, a variety of activities, a cast of over thirty wacky characters, and an easy-to-use in-game editor that allows players to express their creativity. BOOM BLOX will be available in May 2008 for the Wii from Nintendo.
Fun for kids and the entire family, BOOM BLOX offers action-packed interactive activities that takes Wii play to a new level of creativity and fun with single player, co-op, and versus gameplay. Explore the visceral gameplay—perfectly suited for the Wii’s interactivity—that keeps you destroying your way through brain-twisting challenges. Interact with entertaining characters such as the Blox-laying chickens or the baseball throwing monkeys, who bring personality to the Tiki, Medieval, Frontier, and Haunted themed environments. Additionally, remix any level of the game in Create Mode using props, blocks, or characters that have been unlocked during the game. You can virtually build anything you can dream up. Plus, your designs can then be shared with friends or used to challenge others to solve your newly created puzzle via WiiConnect24.
Check out some new screens, art, and a new trailer for Boom Blox below.
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Boom Blox Trailer (29.5 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Saturday, April 19 2008 0:03 AM
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Charming. Suave. Muscular. Awesome. These are just a few of the words that Strong Bad would use to describe himself. In a world gone mad, only one man can be trusted to save the day... for himself. A man with a mask. And boxing gloves. And an attitude. A man called Strong Bad. Telltale Games brings that man to WiiWare with Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People.
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Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 23:54 PM
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FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King, the latest entry from Square Enix, takes a legendary franchise and launches it into the realm of simulation gaming. Available only on the Wii Shop Channel as a WiiWare download, this new chapter in the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES saga challenges players to rebuild a kingdom and lead its young king on a path of discovery. Bristling with mystery and intrigue, this all-new adventure is set to captivate and charm gamers of all ages.
STORY
According to legend, a deserted town now serves as the lifeless reminder of a once powerful kingdom. The young son of an exiled king reaches this land after a long journey, finding only an abandoned castle – and a magic crystal. Though tarnished by years of neglect, the crystal has maintained its luminous glow and bestows upon the boy the power of architek, the ability to manifest memories into reality. With the help of loyal servants and audacious adventurers, the new king dutifully prepares to rebuild his people’s homeland in this new realm.
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•Square Enix unveils its first WiiWare title, delivering an all-new adventure via direct download
•Scenario created by Motomu Toriyama, the acclaimed director of the upcoming FINAL FANTASY XIII
•Groundbreaking graphics optimized for the Wii enable players to journey through a world filled with memorable characters and architectural splendor
•Rebuild a nation by building houses and shops, carefully considering the best interests of the citizens. If the player’s nation regains its former glory, the secrets of the land may be revealed
•Enlist adventurers with varying levels, jobs and profiles to carry out dangerous missions in return for rewards
•Be mindful of the passage of time, and plan each day accordingly in order to efficiently carry out construction efforts
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King Trailer (51 MB)
Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 23:44 PM
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What is "Pop" from developer Nnooo? It's a game for WiiWare...
What do I do?
-You pop bubbles to score points, chains and multipliers
How do I do that?
-You move the pointer and press A to pop them
How many people can play?
-Up to 4 people can play at one time
What other features are there?
-You can pump up bubbles until they explode
-There are a selection of powerups for use in multiplayer and single player
-More details in the coming weeks
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Pop Trailer (10.1 MB)
Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 23:34 PM
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WiiWare: Major League Eating: The Game Assets [ Mastiff ]
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Mastiff's Major League Eating: The Game will make its debut as an exclusive on WiiWare, Nintendo's new downloadable game service which launches May 12 in North America.
The game will make extensive use of the Wii Remote to simulate the fast and furious action of a professional eating competition.
The game is for one or two players, offers online play and a leader board.
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Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 23:28 PM
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New Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 Screens/Trailer [ Nintendo ]
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For years, Pokémon fans have captured and battled with Pokémon. Now, a pair of new games invites players to become Pokémon, returning to a fantastic land untouched by humans and inhabited only by Pokémon. Players must join a Pokémon guild and start a journey to find out why they've been turned into Pokémon, all the while trying to stop a misguided thief bent on stopping time and plunging the world into darkness.
In both games, randomly generated dungeons make every mission unique-players never see the same dungeon twice. Strategic battles enhance the adventure, and with hundreds of Pokémon, items and moves, the action has never been so intense. With more than 490 Pokémon appearing in the two games, players are sure to find their favorite Pokémon. All of these Pokémon can eventually join players' expedition teams, offering limitless options when forming a team for their next journey. Players now can use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to rescue friends in trouble, or send out an SOS Mail if they are in need of rescue. Rescue notification messages can be received via PC or cell phone, so players always know when a friend is in trouble. There are also new special items that can be traded wirelessly.
Check out some screens, artwork, and a new trailer for both games below.
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness Trailer (40.1 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 23:25 PM
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LostWinds is an enchanting adventure from Frontier bursting with new gameplay ideas that embrace the innovative controller of the Wii - it puts “the power of the wind in the palm of your hand”.
You wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit - from raging tornados to the gentlest breeze – to guide and protect Toku, a young boy who is the only one who can help you release the curse placed upon the world of Mistralis by evil Balasar. Mistralis is a stunningly presented, magical land full of wonder and intrigue that bursts to life with your every action and exploration. History of Mistralis.
The game’s novel, playful control mechanism lets you use Enril’s elemental powers to help Toku in your quest to overcome Balasar – powering his jumps and glides through Mistralis’ different regions, buffeting and smashing enemies, and solving puzzles.
LostWinds is self-published and developed by Frontier and will be available via Nintendo's WiiWare game download service, exact release date and pricing to be announced.
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LostWinds Trailer (10.9 MB)
Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 23:20 PM
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Rock Band is the collaborative, competitive, or single player music game that lets you and your friends form your own band and live out your rock and roll fantasy. Created by Harmonix, developers of the blockbuster Guitar Hero franchise, Rock Band is an all-new platform for gamers to experience music, giving players the chance to rock out in the shoes of the biggest guitarists, bassists, drummers and singers of all time – as a solo superstar or as part of a hard rocking band. Rock Band delivers the most authentic music game ever – by challenging rockers to master lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals. Built on unprecedented deals with top record labels and music publishers, the music featured in Rock Band spans all genres of rock and includes many master recordings from legendary artists.
Rock out your way! Players can beat on drums, sing along, groove as a bassist and shred riffs as guitarists (using a licensed replica of the legendary Fender Stratocaster) – either in single player career mode leading a band, in multiplayer as part of the band, or against each other. Major record labels and leading music publishers have signed on to provide unrivaled access to master recordings and legendary rock artists – from punk, metal and alternative to classic and southern rock of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s, such as: Nirvana’s “In Bloom”, Metallica’s “Enter Sandman”, Queens of the Stone Age’s “Go With The Flow”, Foo Fighters’ “Learn to Fly”, The Hives’ “Main Offender”, Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen”, Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid”, The Strokes’ “Reptilia”, The Ramones’ “Rockaway Beach”, Weezer’s “Say It Ain’t So”, David Bowie’s “Suffragette City”, Rush’s “Tom Sawyer”, Stone Temple Pilots’ “Vasoline”, Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive”, The Who’s “Won’t Get
Fooled Again” – AND MORE! The massive song list grows even larger, with 5 additional songs for the Wii.
Check out the first screens and a trailer for the Wii version of Rock Band below.
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Rock Band Trailer (13.6 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 23:19 PM
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WiiWare: World of Goo Assets [ 2D Boy ]
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World of Goo is a physics based puzzle / construction game from developer 2D Boy. The millions of Goo Balls that live in the beautiful World of Goo don't know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious.
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Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 23:11 PM
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Crosswords DS Screens, Logo, Boxart, and Trailer [ Nintendo ]
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In Crosswords DS, you'll find puzzles perfect for everyone regardless of age or experience. Exercise your word skills in more than a thousand touch-control word puzzles to challenge every skill level.
Crosswords DS offers crossword puzzles at multiple skill levels to engage any player, all controlled with the Nintendo DS stylus. Simply use the stylus to write your answers on the touch screen. Erase your mistakes with a quick tap on the screen, or write new answers directly over old ones. An interactive hint system helps you move along at your own pace. For particularly puzzling problems, tap the "Hint" button to receive an additional clue, reveal a letter or have the word solved for you—the choice is your The wordplay doesn't stop with crosswords. "Wordsearch" challenges you to find words hidden among random letters, while "Anagrams" will stretch your imagination to see how many words you can assemble from a group of letters.
Check out some screens of Crosswords DS, the game's official boxart and logo, and a brand-new trailer below.
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Crosswords DS Trailer (12.8 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 22:49 PM
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New Wii Fit Screens, Boxart, and Trailer [ Nintendo ]
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Step onto the Wii Balance Board and into a fun way to get fit.
Control on-screen action with your movements on the balance board as you work your way through a variety of challenges aimed at getting you off the couch and into the action. Check your Body Mass Index (BMI), see your Wii Fit Age and keep tabs on your daily progress towards a more fit you. Get fit with more than 40 activities and exercises, including strength training, aerobics, yoga and balance games. Whether you're doing a yoga pose or snowboarding down a slalom course, there's an activity for everyone. Challenge your family and friends to get in shape! Create your own personal profile and set goals, test your balance, track your progress with daily workouts and unlock new exercises and activities.
Check out some new sceens of Wii Fit, a trailer, and the game's official boxart below.
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Wii Fit Trailer (19.6 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 22:35 PM
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New Mario Kart Wii Screens, Art, and Trailer [ Nintendo ]
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The worldwide race is on with a whole new set of tricks, tracks and ways to play.
The Wii Wheel transforms the Wii Remote controller into a steering wheel that feels natural in anyone's hands, while the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller offer a classic control style for the Mario Kart veteran. In either configuration, players can perform speed-boosting tricks with a shake of the Wii Remote. Players can race as their favorite Nintendo character, or even as themselves! Mario Kart Wii lets players race with their personalized Mii characters. And racers will see other Mii characters they have created cheering from the sidelines on some race courses. Players can compete with up to three friends in their living room. Or challenge up to 11 opponents via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in the biggest Mario Kart race yet. All tracks and modes of play are available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and players can visit the Mario Kart Channel to compete in tournaments, check rankings, see when their friends are playing and download ghost data.
Check out the latest screens, artwork, and a brand-new trailer for the hotly-anticipated racer below.
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Mario Kart Wii Screenshot 1
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Mario Kart Wii Trailer (17.0 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 22:21 PM
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The legendary game returns! With SPACE INVADERS celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008, TAITO is offering an all-new, more intense edition of the game that started it all. With all-new, enhanced graphics and sound that preserves the classic design loved by generations of players, SPACE INVADERS EXTREME is an exhilarating shooting experience.
Whether players were part of the original SPACE INVADERS generation or are fighting against the Invaders for the first time, they can now take SPACE INVADERS EXTREME with them anywhere on Nintendo DS.
Experience this simple but addictive game as never seen before. Shoot, attack, and stave off the assault by defeating all the Invaders on the screen. After annihilating a battalion of Invaders and defeating the Boss, players move on to the next stage. But beware of different types of Invaders, each with their own unique abilities – it’s “Game Over” if players lose all of their stock cannons!
The game is set for release on June 17th, 2008.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 18:33 PM
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Dragon Quest IV DS Confirmed for US [ ESRB ]
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Once again, the ESRB has come through with revealing a game before a publisher gets the honors, and this time Square Enix is the lucky victim. The ratings board's official site has confirmed that Dragon Quest IV, the DS remake of the classic NES RPG, will in fact be coming to North America with the new title Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. Featuring revamped graphics and new content, the DS version of DQIV is sure to be an RPG smash hit whenever it is released, which is looking like sometime at the end of this year. Stay tuned for more info.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 18 2008 18:27 PM
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness Facts [ Nintendo ]
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For years, Pokémon fans have captured and battled with Pokémon. Now, a pair of new games invites players to become Pokémon, returning to a fantastic land untouched by humans and inhabited only by Pokémon. Players must join a Pokémon guild and start a journey to find out why they've been turned into Pokémon, all the while trying to stop a misguided thief bent on stopping time and plunging the world into darkness.
In both games, randomly generated dungeons make every mission unique-players never see the same dungeon twice. Strategic battles enhance the adventure, and with hundreds of Pokémon, items and moves, the action has never been so intense. With more than 490 Pokémon appearing in the two games, players are sure to find their favorite Pokémon. All of these Pokémon can eventually join players' expedition teams, offering limitless options when forming a team for their next journey. Players now can use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to rescue friends in trouble, or send out an SOS Mail if they are in need of rescue. Rescue notification messages can be received via PC or cell phone, so players always know when a friend is in trouble. There are also new special items that can be traded wirelessly.
The same engaging storyline drives both Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness: Waking up on a beach with no recollection of how they got there, players suddenly find themselves being addressed by a Pokémon - proof that they've been turned into Pokémon themselves. After a brief and bewildering conversation, this friendly Pokémon encourages players to join an exploration guild and seek out the reason for this mysterious transformation. But there's more than one Pokémon who's out of place in this world: Someone has traveled back in time and is trying to steal special items called Time Gears, thus halting time and blanketing the world in perpetual darkness. Players must rally their exploration teams and, with the help of the guild, find and prevent their enemy from destroying the world. Set in a land inhabited solely by Pokémon, it's a deeply moving story of exploration, betrayal, adventure and - most of all - friendship. Players join an exploration guild and set out on a mission to find treasure and help other Pokémon in trouble. There are many dungeons and various floors to explore, and because the layout of each dungeon is randomly generated, they're different every time. When players perform an action such as walking or attacking, the opponent Pokémon in the dungeon will perform an action, no matter where they are in the dungeon. To clear dungeons and complete missions, strategy and logic are key.
By answering a series of personality questions at the start of a game, players become one of 16 different Pokémon that best suits them. Players then must choose one Pokémon to be a partner. More than 490 Pokémon can become players' friends and join their exploration teams, including all of the new Diamond and Pearl Pokémon. The graphics have been greatly improved from the last Dungeon games. More detailed dungeons and environments draw players even further into the fantastic, vibrant world of Pokémon. The new games also employ a turn-based battle system that is far different from other traditional Pokémon games. As in the previous Pokémon Dungeon game, players can ask other players to come to their rescue when their team is defeated in a dungeon. Normally, when players are defeated, they lose their money and some items. However, if a friend succeeds in rescuing them, players now can continue their adventure from where they left off without losing any money or items. Also, instead of the previous password system, players now have the option to send out a rescue request using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or an e-mail message, so help is never far away.
Because players have become Pokémon, they now can fully communicate with other Pokémon. Instead of using a Poké Ball to capture Pokémon as in past games, players must use diplomacy to recruit them to join their expedition team. They also have the ability to link together a Pokémon's moves and use up to four together for a devastating combo.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 17 2008 23:37 PM
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D2C Games today announced SPOGS Racing, a frenzied, arcade-style racing game set to hit WiiWare. The game features high-speed arcade racing and Crash ‘N Grab battling action as players dash around a dozen unique and challenging tracks.
Race along in distinctively unique SPOGS Racers that can be personalized, customized and modified with in-game images and vehicle parts. Gamers will control their SPOGS as they try their best to smash into their opponents to steal upgraded parts on-the-fly in the title’s innovative Crash ‘N Grab gameplay. Featuring several game modes, a variety of track types including outrageous stunt tracks with loops and jumps, multiple difficultly modes and control schemes, racing power-ups, weapons, and head-to-head multiplayer, SPOGS Racing offers plenty of fun for gamers of all ages and experiences.
A library of game images lets you customize and personalize your racing experience. Intuitive Wiimote game controls and a robust feature set delivers the fun of arcade racing with hours upon hours of entertainment. Race across 12 different tracks filled with loops, jumps, weapons and power ups. Battle it out in head-to-head split screen action. Or challenge yourself in Season Mode and race to be the best.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 17 2008 23:33 PM
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Konami Rounds Up Critters on WiiWare [ Konami ]
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Konami today announced plans to bring the first of several Wiiware titles developed for North America. Known as Saku Saku Animal Panic in Japan, Critter Round-Up will be Konami’s first Wiiware title in North America.
Developed by Los Angeles, CA-based Epicenter Studios, Critter Round-Up is a puzzle game for up to four players. Players are challenged with building fences to separate different critter species into their own area, while avoiding predators and other mischievous animals attempting to stop you from rounding them up. Players can corral exotic critters from five environments encompassing 50 levels, with gameplay modes including a co-op Adventure Mode as well as special co-op challenges for up to four players. There’s also a Marathon Mode that supports up to four layers on a nearly infinite number of levels, as well as a collection of Critter Games, an entertaining selection of mini games such as Snowball Soccer and Predator Rampage.
Critter Round-Up is the first of several planned Wiiware titles to be distributed by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Future planned releases include Crescendo (working title), a musical experience fused with quick, frantic action of classic arcade action, and Fresco Beach (working title), a game where players create their own sandcastles and maintain their structure amidst the dangers of the beach.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 17 2008 23:22 PM
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Izuna, Still Unemployed, Returns to DS [ Atlus ]
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Atlus today announced Izuna 2: The Unemployed Ninja Returns for Nintendo DS, starring everyone's favorite careless, jobless, and penniless female protagonist with a love for dungeon crawls. Combining zany characters and hilarious dialogue with hardcore dungeon RPG gameplay, Izuna 2 stands out from the crowd with its unique and memorable RPG experience. This sequel offers more game content, combat options, and RPG depth. Also, the lead character's a sexy, self-absorbed ninja.
Izuna and her gang are back - and just in time for a wedding! Lured by the promise of free food (Why else would Izuna attend?), the festive event becomes a puzzling mystery when Izuna's sidekick Shino suddenly disappears, off in search of her long-lost sister. And making matters worse, the foreign gods have also arrived on Japanese soil, and they aren't very happy with the meddlesome, unemployed ninja. With disgruntled deities on the warpath, a sidekick to track down, and a missing sister out in the wild, it could all shape up to be one of Izuna's more exciting adventures. Sounds like a lot of work for a girl out of a job!
Izuna 2: The Unemployed Ninja Returns is currently scheduled to release on July 22.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 17 2008 23:14 PM
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Nintendo Smashes Records in March [ Nintendo ]
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In March, Nintendo again defined industry momentum in both home and portable video games sales, according to the independent NPD Group, which monitors retail activity in the video game industry. More than 720,000 Wii systems sold in March, representing the highest monthly sales total outside of holiday months (November or December) to date, while Nintendo DS also sold through nearly 700,000 systems.
Nintendo also finished with the top-selling U.S. game of March. Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which launched March 9, came in at No. 1 with 2.7 million units sold. Three Wii games finished in the top 10, including Super Smash Bros. Brawl at No. 1, Wii Play at No. 4, and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock at No. 7. Also, the Nintendo DS has now sold more than 19 million units in the United States alone since it launched in November 2004.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 17 2008 23:07 PM
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Wii Fit to Launch at $89.99 [ Nintendo ]
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In anticipation of the U.S. launch of Wii Fit, the new interactive fitness game for the popular Wii system, Nintendo of America Inc. has announced pricing details for this groundbreaking release. Available at Nintendo World store starting on May 19, Wii Fit and the innovative Wii Balance Board accessory will be bundled and sold together at a suggested retail price of $89.99.
Boasting a dynamic mix of more than 40 yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance activities, Wii Fit provides consumers with a fun, easy and affordable way to incorporate exercise into their daily routines. Using the included wireless Wii Balance Board accessory, every member of the household can step up and stay active, setting individual fitness goals and tracking their progress over time.
Consumers in the New York area who pre-order Wii Fit from the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza will receive a special bonus item. From April 18-20, the first 1,000 consumers who place a $5 deposit for Wii Fit will receive a limited edition Wii Fit T-shirt featuring the image and reproduced autograph of legendary Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 15 2008 12:34 PM
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With a new twist to classic favorite, Empire Interactive will heat up the puzzle game genre with the summer release of Pipemania for the Nintendo DS and Wii. As they race against time, puzzle game fans of all ages and experience will be able to enjoy hours of brain-teasing fun in this frantic series of quests and puzzles that uses updated gameplay mechanics to build on one of the most poplar franchises of all time.
Pipemania is a fast-paced puzzle game in which players lay down a pre-ordained set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the Flooze, a constant flowing substance that speeds up with progression, moving through the pipes as long as possible without overflowing. Players will need to be fast with their fingers and utilize quick and forward thinking, precise coordination, and keen awareness if they plan to survive the time constraints, pressure and accuracy needed to navigate through the game. There is no chance for players to let their guard down, as complication increases with new elements as players progress through the game.
Pipemania tests players’ skills in five different game modes - world, arcade, bonus, multiplayer, classic, and best of the all - the original Pipemania game. Players will navigate through more than 70 levels with seven different themes in order to build their Island World. The frantic puzzle game offers hours of entertainment with enhanced visuals, new play mechanics, multiple attacks and damages, various Floozes, and an army of characters for players to help and hinder along the way. The entire game can be played in single player or in co-op for competitive play between two players.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, April 14 2008 15:37 PM
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Today marks the end of an era, with the final update for the Smash Bros. Dojo. Today, we get Smash Trivia, with a ton of fun little tidbits and tricks in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. To check them out, click the source link.
With this final update, we'd like to thank Masahiro Sakurai and his team on their hard work for bringing the Dojo to us. As it turns out the site had a maximum of 7,150,000 users in one week, worldwide, which is impressive to say the least. Sakurai states that this isn't the end though...he may need to reopen the Dojo for some added info at some point in the future. Until then, we hope you've enjoyed reading these updates just as we've enjoyed bringing them to you. For now, sayonara, and keep on Smashing.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, April 14 2008 15:33 PM
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Castlevania Headed to DS Again [ ESRB ]
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A quick search of new DS games to become rated by the ESRB reveals that Konami is prepping Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia for release. Previously seen only in new registered trademarks for Konami, the game is still shrouded in mystery, with storyline, characters, and setting all remaining unknown. As soon as we get word on the game from Konami, we'll let you know.
Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Monday, April 14 2008 13:56 PM
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First Sadness Screen, Engine Announced [ Nibris ]
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Color us surprised. About a week ago we obtained a supposed screenshot from the hotly-anticipated Wii survival horror title Sadness, the first game developed by upstart Polish developer Nibris. However, the developer stated the screen was a clever fake - or so we thought. Turns out the screen WAS real, and today comes with word that Nibris has chosen the engine for the unique black-and-white adventure. Check out the info and screenshot below.
Emergent Game Technologies announced today that the highly-anticipated psychological thriller Sadness for Wii is being built on the Gamebryo game development platform. The first Wii title to be presented entirely in black-and-white is in development by Poland-based game studio Nibris. Taking place prior to World War I, Sadness is a crime noir thriller with richly detailed characters and an engaging storyline.
Sadness is a horror adventure game aimed at adults with strong nerves. Players will need to confront their greatest fears and protect themselves in hopes of not getting trapped inside the main character’s nightmare. The game has eight different extreme endings each with their own premise, which are assigned to a player based on specific factors during the game. To compliment the intense gameplay, the Wii-mote and Wii Nunchuk control the main character’s hands so players feel as though they are in the psychological thriller.
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Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, April 14 2008 13:48 PM
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Fantasy Zone and Mega Turrican Added to VC [ Nintendo ]
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Fantasy Zone (Sega Master System, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Take command of the spaceship Opa-Opa and blast your way through various fantastical levels as you try to take out all the enemy bases in each stage. Once you've destroyed the bases, you'll have to beat the stage boss in order to move on to the next level. By using your guns and bombs wisely, you'll be able to take down your enemies and explore each of the crazy environments in this side-scroller. You can also buy upgraded weapons for your ship by accessing the shop. Various Sega games through the years have referenced the Opa-Opa-now you can play the game that started it all.
Mega Turrican (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E10 for Everyone 10 and Older-Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): The Machine has enslaved the galaxy under its tyrannical rule. As Bren McGuire, the last survivor of the United Freedom Forces, it is your duty to destroy the evil forces of the Machine that have devastated the galaxy. Fight through countless hordes of enemies using everything at your disposal. Use the weapons and power-ups of your Turrican Assault Suit, including the incredible Plasma Rope, to fight back the tide of oncoming enemies and find the health and power-ups that will keep you alive. Fifteen levels of chaos and destruction stand between you and freedom.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, April 14 2008 13:22 PM
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With the popularity of the Dojo's first Snapshot Gallery for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Sakurai and company have decided to give it another go-around. This time around, however, they've included all the hidden characters, plus taken all the shots from US players. There's a separate gallery for Japanese players, which you can view here. For the American one, click the source link.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 11 2008 23:46 PM
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Today's Dojo update reveals some of the secrets behind the Subspace Emissary adventure mode, which is helpful considering it's nearly impossible to understand what is going on without dialogue. Sakurai gives us some new insight on the game, including giving info on some removed cutscenes. To check it out for yourself, click the source link.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 11 2008 2:48 AM
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Two Tribes today announced the imminent release of Toki Tori for Nintendo Wii. The game is to be made available through the upcoming WiiWare downloadable game service.
Toki Tori for Nintendo Wii marks the entry of Two Tribes into the world of home-console games. Based on the critically acclaimed Game Boy Color game, this update improves the original on every front. Sporting a new look, updated content and a completely overhauled Wii Remote control scheme, the game offers players of all ages a classic gaming experience while making the most out of Nintendo's Wii console. The gameplay in Toki Tori is a blend of two genres. While it looks like a platform game, it's a puzzle game by heart. Players will have to look and plan ahead carefully while using a variety of items, such as the Telewarp, Freeze-o-Matic and InstantRock to name but a few.
Toki Tori will be made available through Nintendo's WiiWare service, which is scheduled to launch on the 12th of May in the USA.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 10 2008 20:55 PM
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Square Enix announced today that it will launch a completely re-envisioned FINAL FANTASY IV for Nintendo DS on July 22, 2008. A new generation of gamers will now have the opportunity to experience a legend reborn.
The team that brought FINAL FANTASY III to Nintendo DS comes together once again to breathe new life into a classic that broke convention and introduced a wide array of innovations to the RPG genre. With its groundbreaking Active Time Battle(ATB) system and an engrossing, character-driven plot, FINAL FANTASY IV was a stunning step forward for role-playing games when it was originally released for the Super NES in 1991.
Now featuring full 3D graphics, fully-voiced dramatic cutscenes, and added content, FINAL FANTASY IV for DS is a must-play for those looking to jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the world.
Four elemental Crystals, each possessing awesome power, lie scattered throughout the realm. However, men are quick to covet things which offer strength, and easily corrupted by the might which they possess. Seduced by the promised power of the Crystals, the kingdom of Baron begins employing unprovoked force to seize them from peaceful nations. The dark knight Cecil - Lord Captain of Baron's elite force, the Red Wings - is ordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon begins to question the monarch's motives. Stricken with grief at his own actions, yet burdened by his loyalty to his country and his personal sense of honor, Cecil at last decides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction. Enraged, the king accuses him of disloyalty, strips Cecil of his command, and sends him off to slay a mysterious beast that lurks in the nearby Valley of Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful journey that will bring trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Can Cecil open his eyes and become the man of honor that he must be?
FINAL FANTASY IV is rated is rated E10 (Everyone 10 and older) and will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99. The official website can be foundright here.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 10 2008 20:36 PM
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Telltaleis pleased to announce Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People (SBCG4AP), a new series of episodic games for WiiWare, in partnership with Videlectrix. Starring Strong Bad, the self-proclaimed coolest person ever, the series is based on Matt and Mike Chapman's online animated series, which has been running at Homestarrunner.com since 2000. SBCG4AP will launch on WiiWare this June.
As the very first episodic series for connected consoles, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People has been designed specifically for WiiWare, with easy-to-use controls and WiiConnect24 features. Like Telltale's popular Sam & Max series, SBCG4AP will be released as a five-episode "season" akin to a season of television. The episodes will come out on a monthly schedule. Release dates and pricing details will be revealed in a future announcement.
Telltale is working closely with the Chapmans on the series' art style, storylines, and scripts. This hands-on collaboration will deliver long-time fans the ultimate Strong Bad experience and give new players a crash course in the series' offbeat and unusual humor. The episodes play like extended cartoons, during which the player assumes the role of Strong Bad—controlling his actions, hearing his innermost thoughts, and becoming part of his awesome world. SBCG4AP features the cast of characters and locations from the Homestarrunner.com cartoons, and the games are fully voice acted by Matt Chapman and the rest of the original cast.
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin that's undeniably Strong Bad. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use (and abuse) of inventory items. In addition, each episode will be crammed with time-wasters to keep players poking around in the world, including Strong Bad emails to check, prank phone calls to place, and mini-games styled after the arcade games on the Homestarrunner.com website.
"Telltale has been rejecting my ideas for green text adventures for years," laments thousandaire gadabout Strong Bad, "but we finally reached a compromise with this puffy 3D point-and-click-em-up adventure. They claim all the coding was done with green text, so I guess that's pretty cool."
Check out the game's first trailer in Flash form by clicking here.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 10 2008 20:16 PM
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The ongoing excitement over Nintendo’s groundbreaking Wii system gets a suprise springtime boost with the announcement of a new game. Kicking off its semiannual media summit in San Francisco near the company’s new sales and marketing offices in Redwood City, California, Nintendo of America today revealed plans for Mario Super Sluggers for Wii, giving baseball fans even more reason to root this season.
In the same spirit as other sports-themed Mario games on Wii like Mario Strikers Charged and Mario Kart Wii, Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch, enjoying the same intuitive, easy-to-learn controls that helped make Wii Sports a living room hit. With Mario and his unpredictable pals filling out the roster, imagination and active-play innovation are sure to dominate the diamond in this lively title, scheduled for release later this year.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 10 2008 15:25 PM
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Like yesterday's update for Trophies, today's Dojo update is a full checklist of all collectible Stickers in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. As with the Trophy list, you can print it out to keep track of how many you have. Click the source link to check it out.
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Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 9 2008 19:56 PM
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New Japanese Release Dates from Famitsu [ Famitsu ]
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The latest issue of Famitsu has revealed some release dates for some hotly-anticipated upcoming Wii games, that certainly give hope for these games coming out in North America sooner rather than later. First up is Super Mario Stadium Baseball, which will release in Japan on June 19th. Next is a game that Wii fans have been waiting to hear from, Disaster: Day of Crisis. The game will be hitting stores on July 3rd.
Stay tuned for more as it breaks, including if either of these games will be announced for a US release.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 9 2008 19:43 PM
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Since the Wii's release, and due to the fact that one can only play GameCube games on the console with them, GameCube controllers have been highly-coveted items, especially considering Nintendo stopped producing the controllers when the GameCube ceased production. Well, those days seem to be at an end in Japan at least, as Ninten | |
