The wonder of ancient Greece comes to life on Jan. 18, when Glory of Heracles™ launches exclusively for the portable Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™systems. The game marks the first in the popular Japanese Heracles series to launch in the United States.
The game is inspired by Greek mythology and written by Kazushige Nojima of Final Fantasy fame. The traditional role-playing game features an engrossing story and a robust battle system. Players can roam the countryside as they encounter new characters and gain experience, or they can visit familiar ancient settings like Athens and Sparta.
Looks like SEGA is re-re-releasing the early Sonic games for the DS in the form of ‘Sonic Classic Collection’. The game will include Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3 …
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Might & Magic Clash of Heroes – Now in Stores in North America
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – December 1, 2009– Ubisoft® today announced that its highly anticipated next installment from the Might & Magic series, Might & Magic Clash of Heroes, is now available at retail stores in North America. Might & Magic Clash of Heroes has an MSRP $29.99 and is rated E 10+ for everyone. A puzzle Role Playing Game available exclusively for the Nintendo DSTM, Might & Magic Clash of Heroes was developed by Capybara Games, creators of award-winning handheld and mobile games.
In this game, through five unique and epic quests, players will alternate exploration and turn-based puzzle battles to save the world of Ashan from demonic chaos. Might & Magic Clash of Heroes also adopts a brand new manga-style art design that is perfectly suited to Nintendo DS. In a world populated by knights, elves, wizards, necromancers and demons, gamers can manage their own hero, customize their army and lead campaigns in the mythic Might & Magic world.
Modern Warfare 2 (PS3/360) – 10/10/9/10 Tales of Graces (Wii) – 9/9/9/9 Winning Eleven Play Maker 2010 (Wii) – 9/9/8/9 Winning Eleven 2010 (PSP) – 8/7/7/7 Toshinden (Wii) – 6/6/5/6 …
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“To enhance the new teen gaming programs, the library system will soon have more than 50 different video-game titles available for circulation at all …
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More than 2.5 Video Game Systems Sold Every Second during Week as Value-Minded Holiday Shoppers Look to Nintendo
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo’s internal tracking numbers show that the company sold more than 1.5 million Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ video game systems combined in the United States during Thanksgiving Week. That works out to more than 150 Nintendo systems sold every minute continuously for the week – or more than 2.5 every second.
Nintendo estimates that during the week:
- more than 550,000 Wii home consoles sold, demonstrating that consumers nationwide have responded to the new suggested retail price of $199.99.
- more than 1 million Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi portable systems sold. This number surpasses the all-time hand-held hardware sales record set by Game Boy™ Advance during Thanksgiving Week 2002.
November 30, 2009 – This holiday, throw a party with BOOM BLOX Bash Party. Adding 25% more action-packed fun for the whole family, EA is giving 139 FREE new online levels today. The new EA-created levels include 57 single player, 48 multiplayer, and 15 co-op levels in addition to the existing uploaded levels totaling more than 500! Access these games through Create Mode or by clicking on the Satellite icon in any game mode.
There are also more than 15,000 approved player-created levels and growing. Easily access these levels by navigating to Create Mode and clicking on Download Levels. Sort by Most Popular, Highest Rated, or Newest.
New Title Based on World’s Fastest Growing Wrestling Organization Coming to Handhelds this Winter
MIDLOTHIAN, VA – November 30, 2009 – SouthPeak Games announced today it has pinned a new deal to the mat to publish games based on the popular professional wrestling brand Total Nonstop Action and its flagship weekly television program TNA iMPACT!. The new game, TNA iMPACT!: Cross the Line, will be available for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems (including the PSP®go system) and Nintendo DS™ later this winter.
“Their unique take on professional wrestling has captivated a continually growing fan base of millions of people across the world,” said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing for SouthPeak. “We look forward to giving those fans the opportunity to go head to head with all their favorite TNA superstars on the go, on either the PSP system or Nintendo DS.”
According to Nintendo’s Sales and marketing VP Cammie Dunaway, ever since the Wii received its $50 price drop, sales for the newly priced $199 system have been up 85% on …
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SAN FRANCISCO – November 30, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands(TM) video game is in development and is scheduled to be released May 2010 …
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Games Released in Europe:
Nintendo Wii: – Game Party 3 – Girls Life: Sleepover Party – James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game – Peppa Pig – Scene It? Bright Lights Big …
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Nintendo Wii: – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel – bittos+ (online) – Copter Crisis (online) – James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game – Reader Rabbit: Kindergarten – …
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Whether you succumbed to a food coma, found yourself trapped at the mall or just planted yourself in front of the television, clearly you need a break from the exhausting holiday weekend. And Nintendo is here to help, with 10 downloadable games sure to provide a welcome distraction. WiiWare™ brings the latest installment in the gripping Tales of Monkey Island series, while Nintendo DSiWare™ serves up some magic along with the popular Bookworm™ and Foto Face: The Face Stealer Strikes, a game starring…you. And don’t forget to take a trip down memory lane with two Virtual Console™ classics – one from Super NES™ and one from the arcades.
For you Flipnote Studio™ fans, there’s something “dynamite” on the Nintendo Channel and the Flipnote Hatena Web site this week, so be sure to check it out. You can also watch and download Flipnotes created by renowned artists like Aardman Animations LTD. at the new Flipnote Central section.