Take Link and Zelda on an Unforgettable New Adventure with Seamless Touch-Screen Controls, a Massive World to Explore and an Unprecedented Storyline
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– One of the year’s biggest adventures is fired up and heading down the tracks. Today’s launch of The Legend of Zelda™: Spirit Tracks for the hand-held Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ video game systems marks a fun new chapter in the historic franchise. For the first time, heroic Link™ teams with Princess Zelda™, who accompanies him on an original quest to save Hyrule from ruin. This unforgettable saga has Link navigating perilous dungeons and commanding a customizable train. The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks features challenging puzzles, wide-ranging exploration and a deep storyline.
Dec. 7, 2009
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Classic Rayman and Street Fighter Games Lead a Luminous December Lineup
Maybe the holiday season has you grinning from ear to ear, or maybe you’re already stressing out about choosing the right gifts for everyone on your list. Either way, you’d be wise to take a look at this week’s new downloadable games from Nintendo. The latest Nintendo DSiWare™ releases include the original Rayman® – perfect for prolonging your jubilant mood or providing a respite from the season’s hustle and bustle. Speaking of stress relief, this week’s new WiiWare™ games include Stop Stress: A Day of Fury, which offers a truly unusual way for players to unwind. And Virtual Console™ fans now have two more classic titles to liven up their game libraries: the Super NES™ gem Street Fighter® Alpha 2 and the legendary SEGA arcade title Shinobi. All told, you’ll find 11 new games added to the already stellar selection on the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop. Whether you’re browsing for yourself or a loved one, don’t forget that you can also use the Wii Shop Channel to download five free game demos and try before you buy.
At E3 this past June, it was all but expected that Nintendo would unleash a new Super Mario Galaxy, as rumors indicated leading up to the show. But it was a very welcome surprise to see another Mario game announced for the Wii in the form of New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The game promised full 4-player cooperative/competitive gameplay while also promising all new worlds for Mario to explore. Now that the game is out in stores and in gamers’ hands around the world, we decided to take a closer look at this homage to the old-school classics.
Can you twist, tilt and turn the gun just like the sword?
Yup. In practice, the motion is a little bit more limited because in general you want …
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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.
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.
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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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.
Category: Animal Life, Simulation, Adventure
Multiplayer mode: Simultaneous
Players: 1-2
Age rating: 7
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: ARIKA
Release date: Q1 2010The World is Your Oyster
Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep builds on the underwater experience first introduced in Endless Ocean. While the previous game emphasised relaxation, this instalment is designed with a sense of adventure in mind. Divers will find themselves escaping from and calming down attacking sharks, exploring shipwrecks or finding sunken treasure. Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep also has more creatures and improved graphics designed to fully immerse players in an aquatic environment that they can freely explore at their own pace.
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Celebrating the Japanese launch of Professor Layton and the Devil’s Flute, Level-5 has announced the next game, entitled Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask.
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IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — NOVEMBER 25, 2009 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today launched the official website and video trailer for Shiren the Wanderer™, the upcoming Wii™ entry in the long heralded Shiren series. The video, which features a healthy mix of gorgeous CG cutscenes and in-game action, introduces fans to the game’s mythology-laden, time-hopping tale, as narrated by your talking ferret companion Koppa.
“One of the most important elements of what makes Shiren the Wanderer a worthwhile RPG adventure on Wii is its intricate story,” commented Crystal Murray, PR Specialist at Atlus. “The stoic ronin Shiren and his ever-prattling sidekick Koppa set out on an epic millennium-spanning journey, steeped in Japanese mythology. Join them as they as they race to unlock the secrets of a mystical land. The newly launched official website and trailer will help make waiting for the game’s February release slightly more bearable, of course excluding fans who have access to a time machine and/or the ability to safely freeze themselves until said time, in which case they’re all set.”
Shoppers to be Treated to In Store Rock Band Game Play Kiosk and Exclusive Shopping Deals
New York, NY – November 25, 2009 – MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is set to make holiday shopping fun for the entire family by offering in-store Rock Band™ game play kiosks, Rock Band merchandise and special promotions at Old Navy stores.
On Thanksgiving Day, to give customers the most flexibility to get great fashion and gifts at great value, select Old Navy stores will be open to kick off their weekend-long Gobblepalooza promotion, featuring 3 days of rockin’ deals and special Rock Band product gifts with purchase. The holiday promotion begins on November 26.
Consumers will be treated to a rockin’ shopping experience when Old Navy unveils Rock Band game play kiosks in close to 700 stores in the United States and Canada. The kiosks will be featured throughout the holiday season, giving families a fun outlet during their busy holiday shopping trips.
Limited-Edition Bundles Include a New Color, Won’t Last Long
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Two extraordinary releases from Nintendo are about to give Black Friday holiday shoppers an incredible value – but they won’t last long. Starting Nov. 27, U.S. consumers can purchase Metallic Blue or White Nintendo DSi™ systems that come pre-installed with more than $20 in software value. These Nintendo DSi bundles are priced for the holidays and will be available while supplies last at participating retailers nationwide.
“These limited-edition bundles come packed with some of the great Nintendo DSiWare games and applications that have made Nintendo DSi such a big hit with shoppers young and old,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The special price and pre-installed titles make the bundles a huge value for the holidays.”
Download New BIT.TRIP Kicks, Speeding Karts, Magic Castles and More
Among the latest downloadable games from Nintendo is BIT.TRIP VOID, a riveting new installment in the extraordinary retro-arcade series for the WiiWare™service. You’ll also find some remarkable kid-friendly fare on WiiWare this week, including the immersive Harvest Moon®: My Little Shop. Race-loving Mario™ fans will thrill to see the original Super Mario Kart™ make its Virtual Console™ debut alongside the imaginative A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia. The Nintendo DSiWare™ service welcomes Castle Of Magic – featuring some inventive uses for the Nintendo DSi™ system’s built-in cameras – as well as five delightful additions to the Electroplankton™ series. No doubt, the variety and value found on the Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop are enough to keep holiday consumers energized through Black Friday and beyond.
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BIT.TRIP VOID
Burlingame, Calif., November 23, 2009 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide
developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced
today that Harvest Moon: My Little Shop has been released for digital
download on Nintendo WiiWare. This fun-filled new spin on the popular
Harvest Moon series will be available for 1200 Wii Points and is rated
E for Everyone by the ESRB.“We are thrilled to be bringing Harvest Moon: My Little Shop to
WiiWare,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. “It’s a
great addition to the WiiWareT library for players of all ages. It
combines the addictive farming fun of the Harvest Moon series with
lively, imaginative minigames. You won’t find anything else quite like
it!”
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1 (N) – Pokemon Rumble Demo
2 (N) – World of Goo Demo
3 (N) – FFCC: My Life as a Darklord Demo
4 (N) – Bit.Trip Beat Demo
5 (N) – NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits Demo
6 (N) – Pokemon Rumble
7 (1) – Excitebike: World Rally
8 (2) – Frogger Returns
9 (4) – Carnival King
10 (3) – Reel Fishing Challenge
11 (5) – Tetris Party
12 (7) – World of Goo
13 (8) – My Aquarium
14 (9) – Dr. Mario Online Rx
15 (6) – LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias
16 (10) – Contra Rebirth
17 (11) – My Pokemon Ranch
18 (15) – “Aha! I Got It!” Escape Game
19 (13) – Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
20 (14) – Texas Hold’Em Poker
On Monday, November 23, Super Mario Kart will be available for the Virtual Console. The game will cost 800 points ($8). Also, Nintendo confirmed that …
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“The Making of The Beatles: Rock Band” Special to Premiere
November 27th on VH1 Classic at 7:30PM ET/PTNew York, NY – November 20, 2009 – Harmonix Music Systems Inc., the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, today unveiled a new marketing campaign for The Beatles™: Rock Band™ targeted to families this holiday season and complementary to the award-winning launch campaign. The new TV commercial can be viewed at www.thebeatlesrockband.com/pressand will begin on-air rotations on Saturday, November 21st.
Celebrating the massive development effort behind The Beatles: Rock Band, VH1 has created a special look at how the game was created, including never-before-seen footage of Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at Abbey Road Studios being presented with work in progress by the Harmonix creative team. “The Making of The Beatles: Rock Band” is a 30-minute special that features interviews from Giles Martin, co-producer of The Beatles innovative LOVE album project and Music Supervisor for The Beatles: Rock Band, and Alex Rigopulos, co-founder and CEO or Harmonix Music Systems, as well as additional interviews with the development team. The special reveals the origins of the game and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the music video game that the New York Times called “the most important video game yet made.” “The Making of The Beatles: Rock Band” will premiere Friday, November 27th on VH1 Classic at 7:30 PM ET/PT.
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