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About James Higginbotham

Likes long walks through the rain forest of South America. Enjoys picnics and Unicorns. Was also voted the sexiest man in High School.
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SOUTHPEAK GAMES REVS UP MOTO RACER DS AND SERVES UP SWEET DELIGHTS WITH COOKIE SHOP

MIDLOTHIAN, VA – April 26, 2010 – SouthPeak Games, in cooperation with Nobilis Publishing, today announced they will introduce two new Nintendo DS™ titles, Moto Racer and Cookie Shop which will be available exclusively at Toys“R”Us stores across the country and online at Toysrus.com beginning this Spring.
Based on the popular Moto Racer motorcycle racing series, which has sold over seven million units to date, Moto Racer DS brings the fast-paced arcade gameplay of the series to the popular Nintendo DS platform featuring more than 40 different tracks and revolutionary handheld racing controls utilizing the stylus. In addition to its superb control options, Moto Racer DS brings a precedent of depth to the handheld racing genre with five different camera angles, over 35 completely unique motor bikes, tons of daring tricks and up to eight-player wireless multiplayer.
Cookie Shop, jam-packed with irresistibly cute characters and endless gameplay options, is designed to appeal to sim fans of all ages.  In Cookie Shop, players have a chance to run their own boutique of delectable delights, collecting new recipes for scrumptious confections while making friends with other shopkeepers along the way. Cookie Shop also offers players the chance to get their hands on over 200 un-lockable recipes, a mall full of delightful characters to visit with and loads of customizable goodies including shop items and clothing.
“Moto Racer DS and Cookie Shop both provide superb experiences for players looking for entertainment options that can be enjoyed by the whole family,” said Christinna Bullard, Regional Account Manager at SouthPeak.
Moto Racer DS and Cookie Shop, both developed by Nobilis, will be available exclusively at Toys“R”Us stores and online at Toysrus.com this Spring.  Both are rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.  Visit www.southpeakgames.com for more details.

Coming This Week (Europe and Japan)

By  •  Wii, DS

Games Released in Europe:

Nintendo Wii: – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – Iron Man 2

Nintendo DS: – Diva Girls: Ballerina – Diva Girls: Princess on Ice 2 …
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Coming This Week (NA)

By  •  Wii, DS

Nintendo Wii: – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – Free Running – Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans – Speed

Nintendo DS: – DodoGo! (DSi online)

New Diabetes Meter Connects to Nintendo DS/DS Lite

By  •  DS

TARRYTOWN, NY (April 26, 2010) – Bayer Diabetes Care today announced the introduction of the DIDGET™ blood glucose monitoring system in the United States. The DIDGET meter is unique because it is the only blood glucose meter that connects directly to Nintendo DS™ and DS Lite gaming systems to help kids manage a lifelong disease by rewarding them for building consistent testing habits and meeting personalized blood glucose target ranges. Bayer’s DIDGET meter is now available for purchase in the U.S. through CVS.com, Drugstore.com and Walgreens.com.

Bayer’s DIDGET meter links play with purpose for children with diabetes by tapping into kids’ existing passion for handheld gaming. The DIDGET meter positively reinforces consistent blood glucose testing habits by awarding points that kids can use to unlock new game levels and customize their gaming experience.

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5 Arcade Gems Launches on North American Wii Shop Channel today

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Nintendo Signs S3TC Technology License Agreement with S3 Graphics

Fremont, California, April 26, 2010 – S3 Graphics today announced a new licensing agreement with Nintendo Co., Ltd., licensing its S3 Texture Compression (S3TC™) technology, a group of texture compression …
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NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: APRIL SHOWERS GAMING FANS WITH DOWNLOADABLE ACTION, RACING AND PUZZLES

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In the world of downloadable video games, this week’s forecast calls for nonstop showers of awesomeness. A flood watch is in effect as heavy levels of high-quality digital entertainment threaten to disrupt boredom and bad moods across the country. Gale-force fun is expected as games like Ferrari GT: Evolution, System Flaw Recruit andScrabble™ Slam! arrive via the Nintendo DSiWare™ service. Wii™ owners are advised to stock up on snacks and fresh batteries for their Wii Remote™ controllers, as new titles for the WiiWare™ and Virtual Console™ services may keep them confined to their living rooms for quite a spell.

Meanwhile, the “Big Name Games” section of the WarioWare™: D.I.Y.series continues to offer new downloadable microgames created by the industry’s most talented designers. This week’s entry comes from Edmund McMillen of Team Meat, the studio behind the upcoming Super Meat Boy, which launches for the WiiWare service this summer. New “Big Name Games” will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems or WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcasesoftware for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii system today to learn more about these games and to see a video of Edmund McMillen creating his original microgame, Meat Boy!

As a special bonus this week, Nintendo Channel visitors can also access a free demo version of the game Picross 3D™ for the Nintendo DS family of systems. This remarkable new puzzle game is easy to play but hard to put down. It combines the fun of crossword puzzles and sudoku with delightful 3-D images. Players must use logic and deductive reasoning to reveal hidden objects within blocks of numbered cubes. This temporary demo version is available at no charge for a limited time, so log on now to discover the irresistible fun for yourself.

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Madden 11 – Top 10 QB ratings

By  •  Wii

Top 10
Peyton Manning – 99
Drew Brees – 99
Tom Brady – 95
Aaron Rodgers – 93
Phillip Rivers – 93
Brett Favre – 92
Ben Roethlisberger – 91
Donovan McNabb – 90
Tony Romo – 89
Matt Schaub – 89

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Happy Weekend: What Are Your Summer Gaming Accomplishments

Ahhhh…Summer time and the feeling is nice. Many of you are beginning to reach the end of your respected school years and looking forward to that summer time. The school …
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