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IGNITION ENTERTAINMENT AND MARVELOUS ENTERTAINMENT BRING ARC RISE FANTASIA EXCLUSIVELY TO Wii

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Turn-Based RPG Gives Wii Owners The Power To Party-Up and Summon Deadly Creatures

Glendale, CA – October 22, 2009 Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames and Marvelous Entertainment announced that Arc Rise Fantasia is releasing in Summer 2010 exclusively for the Nintendo Wii™.  

Arc Rise Fantasia, winner of the “Best Wii RPG” from IGN at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2009, is a new turn-based RPG with a beautiful, anime-inspired Japanese art style.  Players will jump into the shoes of L’Arc, a calm and composed mercenary, who sets out to defend the Meridian Empire from an impending invasion of ferocious creatures.  After assembling a party of friends, each with a unique set of abilities, players will embark on a perilous journey across an overworld filled with deadly enemies and treacherous dungeons.  While strategically queuing up attacks, players can summon mystical creatures and work with their party members to execute massive attacks.

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Backyard Football ’10 Charges into North American Retailers

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New York – October 22, 2009 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized videogame publishers, announced today the release of Backyard Football ’10, the latest iteration of the number one youth football videogame franchise. Now available at retailers nationwide, and for the first time on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the title has earned Microsoft’s “Family Games” status, which requires the game to pass a strict set of criteria based on rating, ease of play and audience appeal.  Backyard Football ’10 has also released on Wii™ and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and features a star studded roster of NFL players featured as animated middle-schoolers in the game.

Packed with real football action, Backyard Football ’10 features all new co-op play for exciting 2 vs 2 action, enhanced controls, new unlockables, insane power ups, custom teams and characters, multiple play modes (single player, season play, tournament and all-pro) as well as a hall of fame where kids can compare their season scores and rankings from Backyard Football ‘09.

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JAM SESSIONS 2 NOW AVAILABLE AT RETAIL

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SAN FRANCISCO – October 22, 2009 – Ubisoft today announces that Jam Sessions 2 for the Nintendo DS(TM) and Nintendo DSi(TM) systems are now available at retailers across the U.S. …
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Japanese Software Sales – Oct. 12 – 18

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01. [NDS] Pokemon Heart Gold / Soul Silver (Pokemon) – 151,242 / 2,671,528 02. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) – 112,358 / 571,262 03. [NDS] Inazuma Eleven 2: …
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FOOD NETWORK: COOK OR BE COOKED IS READY TO DISH ENTREES OF ENTERTAINMENT

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NAMCO BANDAI’ s New Way of Virtual Cooking is about to be Served Up on Wii

Santa Clara, Calif., (Oct. 21, 2009) – NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., turns the heat up to “broil” as they announce today that Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked has gone to manufacturing for Wii™, and will hit retail shelves throughout North America on November 3, 2009. Developed in partnership with Food Network, the first cable network dedicated to the power and joy of food, the game is designed to teach players real, practical cooking skills using their Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™. From introductory lessons to more advanced challenges, Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked will make everyone a star chef. Releasing just in time for the holidays, Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked is an ideal, unique gift for the foodies and aspiring chefs on anyone’s list this season.

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Mothers and Daughters Show Their Shopping Skills and Walk the Runway at Nintendo’s Style Savvy “Fashion Fest” Event

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On Oct. 29, style-minded mothers and daughters will prove their fashion sense and shopping smarts during Nintendo’s Style Savvy™ “Fashion Fest,” a unique launch event for Style Savvy, a new fashion video game for the hand-held Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Co-hosted by Nintendo and JCPenney’s Manhattan store, the event will include a live runway challenge in which mother-daughter teams must use their creativity to select fashionable styles within a set budget. Expect fashion-forward fun as mothers and daughters tell one another what to wear and put their own “smart shopping” skills to the test. Attendees can also enjoy a special appearance by acclaimed designer Charlotte Ronson and mini-consultations by professional stylists, snap memorable pictures at a red carpet photo station, win prizes and be among the first consumers to play Style Savvy in advance of its Nov. 2 release date.

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Avatar: The Game – Wii Gameplay, Hands-on

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Be sure to check out IGN’s hands-on with the Wii version where they talk about Wii Motion Plus support and also Balance Board support! It really looks like Ubisoft …
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NPD Software Sales – Top 20

By  •  Wii, DS

We already posted the Top 10 Software titles for September a couple days ago, but now we have the Top 20 which shows Kingdom …
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Nintendo Wifi Error Code Points to Possible DSi Speak Channel

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Error Code: 206602 Nintendo DSi Shop – Nintendo Points Card or Nintendo DSi Download Ticket Error

There appears to be a problem using the Nintendo Points Card or a Nintendo …
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Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth Screen

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It’s not much, but here’s a quick glimpse of the graphics we can expect for Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth.

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EA’S NEED FOR SPEED FRANCHISE RACES PAST 100 MILLION COPIES

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Innovation and Intensity are the Only Constant for a Racing Franchise that Re-Invents Itself Year After Year

Guildford, UK. – October 21, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) is proud to announce today that the Need for Speed™ franchise has surpassed 100M units sold life to date.* The newest release, Need for Speed SHIFT, pushes the franchise over the 100M mark, making it the best-selling racing brand in the gaming world. Need for Speed has become a driving force for innovation in the racing genre. Known for delivering unparalleled white-knuckle racing, creative customization and street style, the Need for Speed series has generated over $2.7B in life-to-date sales and has become a powerful pop culture phenomenon.

“Few videogame franchises ever reach the 100M units mark, so this is a huge honor. We have millions of fans to thank for driving us to this milestone,” said Frank Gibeau, president, EA Games Label. “With the launch of Need for Speed SHIFT and the upcoming release of Need for Speed NITRO, we hope to continue to deliver the most entertaining, action-packed racing experiences.”

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Wii Review: FIFA Soccer 10

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EA is known for making games for almost every sport under the sun, and Soccer (Football everywhere else in the world) is no different. The latest in the series of FIFA Soccer games, FIFA Soccer 10, is now out in stores and aims to improve on last year’s edition. This year, EA decided to revamp not only the gameplay, but also the graphics for the Wii version. Despite not being as popular as the Madden franchise, there’s still plenty to get Soccer fans excited in FIFA Soccer 10.

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EA’S FIFA SOCCER 10 IN STORES NOW THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced that FIFA Soccer 10 from EA SPORTS™ is available in stores throughout North America beginning today for the PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360®, Wii™, PC, PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo DS™ and mobile.

FIFA Soccer 10 launched Oct. 1 across Europe with record-breaking success, selling 1.7 million copies at European retail in the first week to become the fastest selling sports game ever and EA’s biggest European launch in history. FIFA Soccer 10 has also launched to widespread critical acclaim. It is presently the highest rated sports videogame ever* on PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360® with review scores of 91 on both platforms.

North American packaging of FIFA Soccer 10 features Major League Soccer stars Cuauhtémoc Blanco of Chicago Fire and Sacha Kljestan of Chivas USA and Chelsea’s world-class attacking midfielder Frank Lampard on the cover.

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