SAN MATEO, CA — June 2, 2009 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Tatsunoko vs. Capcom is coming to North America for the Wii™ home video game system. Capcom’s popular and critically acclaimed ‘VS’ fighting series is getting an all new next-generation introduction. Tatsunoko vs. Capcom pits Capcom’s iconic characters against Tatsunoko Productions anime superheroes. This clash of heroes face off in two-on-two battles for the ultimate 2D tag-team battle.
Originally released in Japanese arcades in the Fall of 2008, the original Tatsunoko vs. Capcom moved to the Wii console on December 11, 2008. This extraordinary fighter will blend these two rich universes by taking Capcom characters like Ryu from Street Fighter, Morrigan from Darkstalkers and the giant PTX-40A from Lost Planet and putting them against Tatsunoko fan-favorite characters from Gatchaman, Hurricane Polymar, Casshern and more. It’s a battler oyale that delivers match-ups that only exist in fans wildest dreams!
Unlike the more well-known six-button layout that the Street Fighter franchise pioneered, the VS line features a simplified four button system: “Weak”, “Medium”, “Strong” and “Assist” for the tag-team option of. The “Assist” feature adds another compelling element found Capcom’s other “VS” series: allowing players to switch their character on the fly or call for help from their tag-team partner, allowing for spectacular super moves (“Hyper Variable Combination”). Successful execution of the Assist feature can turn the tide of battle on a dime. Historically the VS series excels in integrating the tag-team options by including customized moves like Variable Assist, Snapback, and the previously mentioned Hyper Variable combination that lets both characters on one team perform their Hyper attack.
Become a Pokémon and Save the World!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is the newest installment in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon video game series. The game expands on the fun found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. Players become a Pokémon and team up with a partner Pokémon. Together the two set out on an adventure of exploration and discovery, ultimately saving the world from destruction. With additional Pokémon to become, new “Special Episodes” and enhanced communication features, this is a grand adventure with a moving story and stunning finale. This game is a great starting point for players to enter the world of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon and for returning players to discover even more secrets.
Platform: Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi
Genre: Role-Playing Game
Players: 1
Rating: RP (Rating Rating)
Release: 2010
Developer: PAON
URL: www.Nintendo.com
Suggested Retail Price: TBDTake Command of the Greek Squad
Glory of Heracles features the eponymous Greek hero in a pick-up-and-play role-playing game that has a rich storyline in a Greek motif and a deep battle system. The story begins when Heracles washes up on a beach with amnesia. Players must journey far and wide to figure out Heracles’ story and unravel the mysterious pasts of the other main characters in this new adventure. The game uses ancient Greece as its backdrop, and players can visit cities like Sparta and Athens on their travels.
Platform: Wii
Genre: Shooter
Players: 1
Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Release: Q1 2010
Developer: TREASURE
URL: www.Nintendo.com
Suggested Retail Price: TBDResurrection of a Classic
Players engage in nonstop shooter action as they’re propelled through this run-and-gun style game. Isa and Kachi are being hunted. They go on the run and on the defensive, shooting everything in sight. Sin and Punishment 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the Japanese Nintendo 64™ cult-classic shooter. It brings a frantic arcade sensibility to a post-apocalyptic world. Fans who can’t wait for the sequel can replay the original game by downloading it fromthe Virtual Console™ section of the Wii™ Shop Channel.
We’re here waiting for the show to kick off. Looks like it’s going to start a little late.
8:55am – just listening to some music. It’s an alright playlist.
8:56am – Ben is taking pictures and James was just playing Castlevania Portrait of Ruin. Yea!
9:02am – Lights are dimming. Show starting!
Video of people playing Mario and other Wii games
9:04am – now showing a video of DSi games
9:04am – Cammie is now on stage wearing all white
9:05am – Video games just as big as home video last year according to NPD
9:06am – Nintendo is about ‘creating surprise’ — I hope we are pleasantly surprised
9:07am – Showing a video montage of previous Mario games
9:08am – Miyamoto thinking of new ways to play Mario
9:09am – New Super Mario Bros. For the Wii! Bill Trinen takes the stage with 3 others to play multiplayer in Mario
9:11am – 2D perspective. Multiple characters on screen to compete with. New item ‘Propeller Suits’
9:12am – demo over. Looks pretty sweet!
9:13am – Playable demo on show floor. And will launch worldwide in Holiday 2009.
9:14am – Cammie is talking about the balance board and Wii Fits crazy sales. They’ve been looking to improve Wii Fit. Announcing today, ‘Wii Fit Plus’ – confirmed
9:15am – Combine different exercises and streamline your routine. You can customize the game to calculate total calories as well.
9:16 – New games: Juggling, skateboarding, mini game that looks a lot like Mario –dodging cannon balls and swinging obstacles.
9:17am – Wii Fit Plus launching in Fall 2009 bundled with the balance board and standalone
9:18am – Reggie is now on stage talking about new ways of playing games with the wii remote and nunchuk
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