GI: Why the Wii?
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We reported about the Software Sales in Japan the other day, but it didn’t really occur to me at the time that Okami for the Wii was …
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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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga is the third game in the Valhalla Knights series and the first to be released for a home console. The previous two games were released for the PSP and lack some of the features of Eldar Saga such as online play. The game is an action-RPG similar to games such as Children of Mana and the Monster Hunter series. While it may be overlooked by most gamers, Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga tries to set the bar high in its first jump from handhelds.
LOS ANGELES (October 20, 2009) – TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced that SPACE INVADERS EXTREME™ 2 has shipped to North American retailers today. Developed exclusively for Nintendo DS™, the game is a follow-up to the hugely popular SPACE INVADERS EXTREME, released last year.
SPACE INVADERS EXTREME 2 is an evolution of the legendary shooting game and a must-have for arcade fans everywhere, offering more strategic, immersive gameplay. Maintaining the simple premise that launched the popularity of SPACE INVADERS in 1978, this latest installment features pop-art visuals, an enhanced battle system, a challenging new time attack mode and an expanded gameplay progression. In addition to the ever-addictive single player modes, players can challenge their friends through multiplayer mode and compete on scoreboards with gamers around the world!
The classic tale of Dorothy and her adventure through the Land of Oz is retold in The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road for the DS. The game features many of the same characters from the original as well as some new faces introduced along the way. Visually, the game features a new style that’s sure to impress. Check out the full review below to see how the rest of the game stacks up.
New York – October 19, 2009 – Apple Corps, Ltd., MTV Games and Harmonix, the world’s leading developer of music-based games and a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the launch of Abbey Road (1969) as the first Beatles album to be available for purchase and playable as downloadable content in The Beatles™: Rock Band™ Music Store.
With “Come Together,” “Something,” “Octopus’s Garden,” “I Want You (She’s So Heavy),” “Here Comes The Sun” and “The End” already included on The Beatles: Rock Band game disc, players will now be able to play songs from and complete the entire Abbey Road album.
This Holiday’s Hottest Arcade Racer Speeds to Retailers Powered by an Electrifying International Soundtrack
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – October 19, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the award-winning Need for Speed™ NITRO has gone gold and will be in stores early, arriving to retailers on November 3rd in North America and on November 6th in Europe. Developed specifically for the Wii and Nintendo DS, Need for Speed NITRO captures the fun and exhilaration of arcade racing, thrusting players into a world of blazing speed where they must dominate the competition at 200 MPH. Complementing the thrilling gameplay is an adrenaline-charged soundtrack that features songs from some of the world’s most celebrated and innovative artists including k-os, Placebo and Crystal Method.
“This soundtrack musically exemplifies the intensity, attitude and adrenaline of Need for Speed NITRO” said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Music Marketing at EA. “This energetic collection of rock, electronic and hip hop, matches the incredible speed and intensity of a game experience players will never forget.”
16th October 2009, Cambridge, UK. Frontier Developments Ltd. (‘Frontier’) today announced that LostWinds®: Winter of the Melodias will be released on Monday 19th October 2009 by Nintendo of America on the innovative WiiWareä service.
David Braben, Frontier’s Chairman and Founder, said: “The original LostWinds was embraced by the US, and the sequel has major new gameplay features and improvements across the board. After the incredible reception in Europe for Winter of the Melodias, we’re excited to see what the American reaction will be.”
The eagerly awaited follow-up to last year’s best selling, award-winning WiiWare launch title has received high praise across the board in Europe including:
IGN UK 91% “With satisfyingly challenging puzzles expertly woven between engaging platforming and a thoroughly charming narrative, Winter of the Melodias represents an essential purchase. It’s not simply the best WiiWare title on the market, but one of the best Wiiä games full stop”.
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A week ago, a strange crate showed up on my front door and I quickly wondered if I had accidentally ordered illegal weapons or something in some sleep-deprived stupor. But as I opened the box, I was pleasantly surprised to find some interesting plush characters known as Squeeballs and a copy of the Wii version of Squeeballs Party. You may have never heard of the game before but, suffice it to say, it provides many various mini-games to play through. Check out the full review below for the details on this very interesting new title.
Grab your Wii Balance BoardTM and head for the open water with Water Sports for Wii
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – October 14, 2009 – GameMill Entertainment today announced Water Sports. Set …
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New video game from PDP creates hours of family entertainment
Los Angeles –The high-pitched squeals of animated characters and plenty of adult laughter already are being reported after mysterious crates washed ashore from the Pacific Ocean this morning.
Authorities speaking on the condition of anonymity said they believe the alarming amount of happiness and guilty pleasure is related to the upcoming national release of “Squeeballs Party™”, a new video game for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS and as an iPhone/iPod Touch application, on Oct. 15, 2009.
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Burlingame, Calif., October 14, 2009 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide
developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced
today that Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands for the Nintendo DS has gone
gold. The next entry in the popular Harvest Moon series will launch
November 10 for an MSRP of $29.99, and is rated E for Everyone by the
ESRB.
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