I love the Weekends, A time I can just sit back relax and play some games. I hope everyone out there is having a mighty fine weekend. …
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Golf fanatics who can’t hit the real-life links again till springtime will be especially pleased with this week’s new downloadable game lineup. True Swing Golf Express for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service delivers deep fairway action that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Another Nintendo DSiWare release, Legends of Exidia, offers a timeless clash between good and evil that RPG enthusiasts won’t want to miss, while Move your Brain Rollway Puzzle lets players tilt and turn their Nintendo DSi™ system to complete fun puzzle challenges. For the WiiWare™ service, the fifth and final Tales of Monkey Island chapter brings an outrageous adventure series to a memorable close this week. Poker, solitaire, intrepid insects and a SEGA Master System classic help to round out a diverse and inviting set of new arrivals.
Nintendo DSiWare
True Swing Golf Express
Inspired by Greek Mythology, Hand-Held Adventure Game Makes Heroic U.S. Debut
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– For centuries, the mighty heroes and wondrous tales of ancient Greek mythology have mesmerized children and adults around the globe. Now, with the Jan. 18 launch of Nintendo’s Glory of Heracles™, U.S. consumers can encounter these legendary characters and fantastical settings in a new video game for the hand-held Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Already popular in Japan, Glory of Heracles marks the North American debut of an engaging, action-filled series that packs boundless appeal for core gamers and casual players alike.
There’s a lot to say about this week’s downloadable games. You can check out the brain-training power of The Amazing Brain Train! or the cute puppies of Me And My Dogs: Friends Forever. Fans of more traditional games can protect their space fleet from waves of enemies in STARSHIP DEFENSE™ or explore the dual temporal world of Chronos Twins. Retro gamers will certainly like the ninja stylings of Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi™ on the Virtual Console™ service or the chance to try out the Nintendo DSiWare™ title Dark Void™ Zero, a mythical long-lost game from Capcom’s vaults.
Ubisoft Continues the Prince of Persia® Sands of Time Adventure
SAN FRANCISCO – December 14, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands(TM) will ship May 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo, the Nintendo DSi(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) systems, and Windows-based PC. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands(TM) will expand the Prince of Persia universe with a new storyline, the introduction of new characters, and new powers over nature and time. The game takes place between Prince of Persia® The Sands of Time and Prince of Persia Warrior Within(TM).
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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.
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– There’s never been a better time to check out the extraordinary lineup of downloadable games from Nintendo. This week, Wii™ owners who connect their Wii consoles to the Internet can enjoy demos of five exceptional games for the WiiWare™ downloadable game service for zero Wii Points™: BIT.TRIP BEAT, FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: My Life as a Darklord™, NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, World of Goo™ and a brand new entry in the Pokémon™ game series, Pokémon™ Rumble. To get a taste of any or all of these tremendous titles before downloading the full versions, go to the WiiWare section of the Wii Shop Channel and search for “Demo.” For more information, please visit www.nintendo.com/wii/wiiware/demo.
This week’s launch of Pokémon Rumble for WiiWare delivers more than just a fun-packed new addition to the beloved Pokémon universe. Anyone who joins Club Nintendo™ – or is already a member – will have the opportunity to unlock an exclusive Toy Pokémon character that can be used in the game. Simply connect your Wii Shop Channel account to your new or existing Club Nintendo account, use Wii Points to download Pokémon Rumble and watch for an e-mail containing a special password that lets you access the character in the game. More information about this offer can be found at us.wii.com/wiiware/pokemonrumble/register. The offer is available only through April 30, 2010.
Oct. 26, 2009
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Nintendo Offers Downloadable Halloween Fun from Axe to Zombies
Boo! As the year’s spookiest holiday draws near, this week’s additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop are ready to put some extra chills and thrills into your Halloween week. The WiiWare™ service invites you to explore a ghostly mansion or face menacing foes in a new Tales of Monkey Islandadventure. On the Virtual Console™, battle zombies and other supernatural creatures in a Super NES™ classic, or ward off evil forces in the legendary arcade game Golden Axe™. For Nintendo DSiWare™ users, a portable PictureBook Games™ title delivers nifty tricks, while sudoku solvers are in for a real treat. And speaking of treats, Wii owners who have their Wii consoles connected to the Internet should check out the Nintendo Week show on Nintendo Channel for an exclusive WiiWare announcement of a fresh take on an 8-bit classic.
One of the developers was kind enough to sit down and answer a few question about Scooby-Doo First Frights, which came out this past week. A mighty thanks for everyone who put this together.
Pure Nintendo – Scooby-Doo! First Frights Q&A
1: Does this game have anything to do with the New Scooby-Doo movie?
While it is releasing the same day as the new movie, Scooby-Doo! First Frights focuses on its own story and is not directly tied to the movie.
2: Does this game have the original voice actors from the movie?
We went with voice actors who have been doing the cartoons for years. Frank Welker, for instance, has played the voice of Fred since the very first cartoon series and plays a few voices in our game (including Fred and Scooby).
3: According to the trailer, Scooby-Doo First Frights is only coming to the DS, Wii and PS2. Are there any differences in the Wii and PS2 versions of the game?
According to the PR email I received. Dragon Quest Wars will be heading for DSiware next week. Check after the jump for details about the game.
“All for one and one for all” is an apt way to describe the latest lineup of downloadable games from the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop. Each of this week’s new titles is a single-player affair, but they’re all quite different in genre and style, offering something special for a variety of gaming tastes.
WiiWare™
Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 2
Publisher: Telltale Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol Reference, Cartoon Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Guybrush’s adventures continue on the high seas as pox-plagued pirates lay siege to the innocent Mer-People. Between defending the Mer-People and dodging the persistent pirate hunter hot on his trail, Guybrush manages to catch up to his beloved wife and despised arch-nemesis, but the reunion is short-lived. Now Guybrush must focus on eradicating the Pox of LeChuck before more harm can be done. And as the Mighty Pirate draws closer to a cure, the waters will only grow murkier in this thrilling chapter of the epic saga.
SAN RAFAEL, CA, August 18, 2009 — Tales of Monkey Island, the new five episode adventure from Telltale Inc, has triumphantly set sail toward the open seas. Based on the beloved adventure series starring Mighty Pirate Guybrush Threepwood, Tales of Monkey Island delivers the first new Monkey Island storyline in nine years. This series of maritime escapades has proven a tremendous hit with seadogs and landlubbers alike (otherwise known as ‘critics’ and ‘consumers’ for the nautically challenged.) The auspicious debut of Tales of Monkey Island makes it the best performing series to date for Telltale, which recently commemorated its fifth anniversary. The first chapter “Launch of the Screaming Narwhal” quickly catapulted to the #1 position on the top 20 WiiWare service popularity charts in multiple regions around the world for the weeks of August 3rd and August 10th and also secured the #1 slot on the Top Seller’s list for Steam’s online channel in its launch week.
Fans of roleplaying and strategic games, who are interested in round based fighting systems, should keep the name Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes in mind.
The German developer studio Silent Dreams is working on a tactical RPG for PC Digital and WiiWareTM, that should be released in the fourth quarter of this year.
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The young recruit Drake failed at the military academy exam. He was refused to fight for his proud kingdom Glory. Humiliated and frustrated he wants to end his life by jumping into the throat of brutal mushrooms. But then he learns that he’s not the only one disappointed and that there are others who can’t go on with their lives. He comes across the last depressed remains of the kingdom’s army which return badly injured from an all or nothing battle. The very battle Drake couldn’t fight in. One of the survivors is the most popular hero of all mankind: Holy Avatar. The arrogant knight in shiny armor tells you how a suddenly appearing sect crushed the whole kingdoms’ army. The land Glory is overrun by creatures of the Dark Church and what’s even worse, HE, the mighty Holy Avatar, was beaten the first time in his life.
Three WiiWare™ games anchor this week’s Nintendo Download. Gamers can buckle their swashes with both the first installment of a five-part Tales of Monkey Island series and a Three Musketeers platform adventure. Meanwhile, fans of card games will enjoy a half dozen classic options in HB Arcade Cards. On the Nintendo DSiWare™ side, beginners can learn the basics of sudoku with Sudoku Student.
WiiWare
Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1
Publisher: Telltale Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol Reference, Comic Mischief, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Join Guybrush Threepwood, Mighty Pirate, in this first chapter of an epic five-part saga, filled with humor, romance and piratey swashbuckling. When a showdown with the demon pirate LeChuck goes up in flames, Guybrush gets marooned on a strange island. How will he escape? Where is Guybrush’s beloved wife, Elaine? And what’s up with the voodoo pox spreading through the isles? Jump into Tales of Monkey Island today to find out!
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In the magical fantasy world of Nakiha mankind has unwittingly returned the Dragon Lords! Unga the mighty Dragon Lord of the Earth, Kullwraith the wild Dragon Lord of Storm, Susinuo the irresistible Dragon Lord of Water and Pyrozian the ferocious Dragon Lord of Fire have been set loose upon the world of men. The destiny of the dragons will decide the fate of mankind. The four ruling powers have selected their Champions, and entrusted each with a single Dragon Tome with which to control, banish, enslave or free the Dragon Lords.Game Play
Choose your Champion and Dragon Lord. Unleash the awesome magic of earth, storm, fire and water and the might of your Dragon Lord to defeat the rival Champions their Dragons in explosive magical battles and amazing dragon combat. Mix spells to unleash their incredible effects. Turn your opponents own magic against them by blasting spells into those of the enemy and transforming the nature of their magic. Master the unique Wii™ motion sensing controls to fly your Dragon Lord and battle your way to victory. Defeat your opponents, unite the Dragon Tomes and determine the future of Nakiha as Dragon Master Spell Caster!
3 Long weeks after its Euro-Australian release, Ronimo Games’ debut-title, the critically acclaimed WiiWare™ game, Swords & Soldiers will be available in NTSC regions starting Monday the …
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This week’s downloadable game releases include a spellbinding new installment in the FINAL FANTASY® series. This first true sequel to FINAL FANTASY IV is sure to get RPG fans’ blood pumping. Nintendo DSiWare™ users will find a challenging new puzzle game to help keep their minds spinning. A slick new poker title from the WiiWare™ service raises the stakes for virtual card sharps, while the Virtual Console™ debut of a classic Commodore 64 game puts players in pursuit of precious gems. With so much variety on the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop™, your odds of having a humdrum summer are getting slimmer by the hour.
To celebrate the launch the X-Men Origins: Wolverine the video game in the UK on May 1st 2009, Activision Blizzard has sponsored the wolverine enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo for one year. In addition, the lead male wolverine has voluntarily changed his name to Logan in respect of the legendary Marvel character.
The sponsorship will help to ensure that Edinburgh Zoo, who has the only wolverines in the UK, can continue its breeding programme throughout 2009 and 2010.
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