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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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American Brawl Wifi Battle

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Heres a video of the speed of the Wifi battles here in NA:

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Sony Questions the Wii’s longevity

“In three years certain systems will look pretty long in the tooth graphically if not look like they’re extremely dated. Wii is on a different trajectory completely and I’m not …
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GameStop to Host Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournaments and Launch Events Nationwide – official press release

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We already knew about this, but heres the official press release.

GRAPEVINE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GameStop, Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host Super Smash Bros. Brawl video game tournaments at 2,500 of its U.S. GameStop and EB Games locations on Saturday, March 8, 2008. The tiered tournament program, which represents the largest in-store tournament event to date, is one of several events that GameStop will host surrounding the launch of Super Smash Bros. Brawl by Nintendo, available March 9, 2008.

Each round one tournament will provide players with an opportunity to “duke it out” one-on-one with other contestants in a single-elimination tournament to determine the 2,500 store winners. Many of the participating GameStop and EB Games locations will begin their tournaments at 10:00 p.m., local time; however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the tournament. All contestants must check-in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of play.

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NCAA Football 09 cover athlete named

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Electronic Arts announced on Thursday that former University of Arkansas running back and two time All-American recipient, Darren McFadden, will appear on the front cover of NCAA Football 09 for the Xbox 360, scheduled for release on July 15, 2008. This year, the packaging for each of the NCAA Football 09 console platforms will feature an exclusive cover athlete. Following McFadden on the Xbox 360 package front will be three other cover athletes from different regions throughout the county to appear on the box art for NCAA Football 09 on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PSP.

During McFadden’s three year career at the University of Arkansas, the two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up earned three First Team All-SEC selections, was named the SEC coaches and Associated Press “Offensive Player of the Year”, received the 2007 Walter Camp Award, and was the first Sophomore to receive the Doak Walker Award for the best college Running Back two years in row. McFadden holds multiple University of Arkansas records, the most notable being the Razorback’s all-time leading rusher with 4,485 yards in only 37 career games.

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No objections: Apollo Justice makes his case 9 May (Euro)

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6 March 2008 – Prepare to become champion of the courtroom, dazzling onlookers with persuasive wit and a keen sense of intuition as Apollo Justice Ace Attorney comes to the Nintendo DS. Succeeding the highly popular Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney series, this title sees brand new protagonist, Apollo Justice, assume the mantle of courtroom star, ensuring justice for those who deserve it most. Apollo Justice Ace Attorney, developed and published by Capcom and distributed by Nintendo, launches across Europe on 9 May, 2008.Opening a new chapter in the series, Apollo Justice Ace Attorney sees Apollo Justice and the mysterious magician Trucy, pick their way through investigations ahead of them. Take on the role of Apollo Justice and use instincts and a confident manner to unearth crucial clues at the scene of the crime, triumphing over genius prosecutor and part-time rock star, Klavier Gavin.

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X-Play: Wii Fit

Mmm! Morgan Web

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Lego Indiana Jones Coming June 6th

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6 March 2008 – Activision proudly reveals the World exclusive first play of LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures only at Play.com Live. Be one of the first people in the world to play as the intrepid archaeologist!

Spanning all three classic movies, will you be able to guide LEGO Indy through the lost temple, or will you be squashed flat under the giant LEGO boulder? Pit your wits against snakes, spiders, and spear-chucking tribesmen, exclusively on the Activision stand. Be sure to pick up a secret treasureTV and a copy of the LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures video game – on sale June 6th on all consoles! hunting LEGO Indy postcard and keep your eyes peeled for the giant X hidden somewhere at Play.com Live. If you spot it, you could stand a chance of winning a brand new Xbox 360 console, 32″ HD ready LCD

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CODEMASTERS AND MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER

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12 New Titles to Launch in PAL Territories Through 2009

Thursday, 6th March, 2008 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced a partnership with Codemasters®, a leading publisher of award-winning interactive entertainment software, to distribute a number of new titles to PAL territories.

The partnership will predominantly focus on titles for Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ including: Nanostray 2, Toy Shop, Cake Mania 2 and Nancy Drew: The Mystery of the Clue Bender Society for Nintendo DS, and Wild Earth: African Safari, Our House and Cake Mania for Wii along with several unannounced games for both platforms. Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system is also included as part of the deal.

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Pinnacle Software casts a spell with Doodle Hex

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Pinnacle unveils magical first Nintendo DS title for worldwide distribution

Pinnacle Software, a division of Pinnacle Entertainment Ltd, has announced its first Nintendo DS title for worldwide distribution. Entitled Doodle Hex, the game is a magic themed mixture of spell-casting, battle elements and unique Japanese styled anime characters. Doodle Hex will be released in June 2008.

Developed by renowned Spanish team Tragnarion, Doodle Hex has been created specifically for the DS format, and makes innovative use of the handheld’s touch screen abilities within a clever spell-casting scenario. Players – nicknamed ‘Doodlers’ – are enrolled within a special College of Runes, wherein they are charged with learning the intricacies of rune-casting and their use within elemental magic. However, the tedium of college life is regularly interrupted by the school ghost, Kalamazoo, who organizes battles between the students as a way to further test their rune knowledge and casting skills.

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Mario Galaxy: E3 2006 Demo Vs. Final Game
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Mario Galaxy: E3 2006 Demo Vs. Final Game

First ones are E32006 demos, the 2nd is The Final Game:

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Sega: The Wii Isn’t Just For Casual Gamers

“I think [the casual mindset has made it tough on hardcore gamers], especially from the Western publishers during the first year or so of the Wii’s life. However, going forward …
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Japanese Software Sales – Feb. 25th to March 2nd

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01./00. [PS2] Gundam Musou Special (Bandai-Namco) – 150,000 / NEW 02./01. [WII] Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) – 67,000 / 1,358,000 03./03. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) – 64,000 / …
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