Summary
GDC
– Iwata keynote, only first five minute are allowed to be filmed
– Punch-Out!! Playable
– Thinks looks like a remake
– 10 Characters return
– 3 original characters
– Looks like it plays like the old game
– Calls GAF out for bashing the SNES version
NPD Talk
– House of the Dead Overkill, pretty low
– Laughs at VGchartzzzzzzz
– Looking for MadWorld sales and will post it. Talked with the VP from Sega; they are happy with their first results of the sales of MadWorld
ExciteBots
– Everything you like about Excite Truck, times 10
– Spinbar controls are good
– Randomness makes no sense, but awesome
– Tracks and pieces of levels look identical to first Excite Truck
– Short game, but you keep playing for the S ranks
– Online multiplayer and more stuff they can’t talk about
– Controls are more tight and more responsive
– Don’t know for sure if Excite is at GDC
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Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo) 2. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 3. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft) 4. Wii Play (Nintendo) 5. Guitar Hero World …
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NEW YORK, NY – March 23, 2009 – Atari today unveiled Alyssa Milano as the new love interest in the forthcoming blockbuster title Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Alyssa Milano is best known for her roles in long running successful television series “Who’s the Boss”, “Melrose Place”, “Charmed” and most recently “My Name Is Earl” to name a few. Milano joins members of the original cast from the beloved Ghostbusters movies to recreate the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game prides itself in staying true to the Ghostbusters universe, so it just wouldn’t feel right if Bill Murray’s character, Dr. Peter Venkman, wasn’t turning on the charm. In Ghostbusters: The Video Game, he’s chasing one in particular: Dr. Ilyssa Selwyn is a smart and sassy archaeologist who doesn’t take too kindly to Dr. Venkman’s advances.
Release date: 5th June 2009
Learn how to read and play music in 21 lessons!
In 21 lessons you will:
– Work on your musical ear
o For example, identify the different kinds of sounds
– Study music theory
– Learn the chords on a piano and/or on a guitarSee below for details about the content of all 21 lessons.
Test yourself on what you’ve learned by playing the quick tests after each lesson.
>> Learning to play music is now possible on your Nintendo DS! <<
One Joystiq.com reader has recived an online survey from Netflix that shows that the company is thinking about putting their service on the Wii.
We have …
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Best Buy:
Nintendo Wii: Bolt $29.99
Nintendo DS: Bolt $19.99 Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars $34.99 Monsters vs. Aliens $29.99 (Available Tuesday) Pokémon Diamond Version $34.99 Pokémon Pearl Version $34.99 …
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1. Wii Fit w/ Balance Board (Nintendo, Wii 2. Street Fighter IV (Capcom, Xbox 360) 3. Street Fighter IV (Capcom, PlayStation 3) 4. Wii Play w/Remote (Nintendo, Wii) 5. Killzone …
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IT’S ROUND ONE FOR PUNCH-OUT!! FOR Wii
Little Mac and the gang are back with a unique boxing experience!
19th March 2009 – The legendary arcade classic Punch-Out!! is back with a vengeance on Wii, but this time it packs an even bigger punch! Featuring all of the well-known characters from Glass Joe to Von Kaiser, superb colour action and classic ring craft, but with the addition of enhanced functionality for the Wii, the game returns for another assault in Europe on May 22nd 2009.
After a flawless fight record on the NES and Super NES, Punch-Out!! revives the story of Little Mac as you follow his journey from up-and-coming boxer in the Bronx, NY to become the boxing World champion. The game reunites the much-loved mean men of the World Video Boxing Association, who Little Mac must challenge and defeat one-by-one. The truly international line-up includes all the wacky favourites from Von Kaiser, King Hippo and Doc Louis.
CHICAGO – March 19, 2009
Akinai Games, a publisher of digitally distributed games for next-generation platforms, today announced NEVES Plus, their latest addition to Nintendo’s WiiWare™ game service. NEVES Plus is a deceptively challenging puzzle game that packs over 500 tangram-style puzzles appropriate for gamers of all ages. The game will go live on WiiWare in Q2, 2009.
“NEVES Plus is a great follow-up to the original Nintendo DS™ version, and now we’ve introduced plenty of multiplayer modes that bring the game to the center of family entertainment,” said Nate Fitt, Marketing Manager at Akinai Games. “With an Egyptian-themed style, new puzzles, and a variety of modes, NEVES Plus promises hours of engaging and addictive gameplay.”
On Wednesday April 1st, be one of the first Australian’s to get your hands on Nintendo’s exciting new console, Nintendo DSi. Experience the fun new features including DSi Camera, DSi …
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New York, NY, March 18, 2009 – In honor of the re-release of Pearl Jam’s debut album Ten on Epic/Legacy Recordings, in retail stores nationwide day-in-date with its launch in the Rock Band® Music Store, MTV, MTV2, VH1, and VH1 Classic and Rock Band® are teaming up to roll out a two-week long lineup of content that celebrates the band, its successes and the band’s debut in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content. Exclusive features include the VH1 Classic premiere of “Pearl Jam Ten Revisited,” including the never before seen version of the music video “Jeremy,” and covers of Pearl Jam classics by current artists on MTV2.
Premiering on Saturday, March 21st at 2:30pm ET/PT on VH1 Classic, “Pearl Jam Ten Revisited” takes you on a half-hour look back at Pearl Jam’s seminal debut album, Ten that brought alternative rock to the mainstream by showcasing videos for “Even Flow,” “Alive,” “Porch” (from the band’s Unplugged performance), and the television premiere of the uncensored version of “Jeremy.” With the help of archival footage and interviews from the band the viewer will be taken back to the early 90’s to reflect on the album’s importance to alternative music. VH1 will air the special “Pearl Jam Ten Revisited” on March 25th at 11:00am ET/PT.
London 18th March 2009 – Mamba Games, a new dynamic multi-platform video games publisher today reveals exclusive first looks and descriptions of some of the devastating weapons in the upcoming Nintendo Wii downhill racer ‘Glacier 2: Hell on Ice’
Due for a September 2009 release ‘Glacier 2: Hell on Ice’ is Mamba Games first Wii project working with top racing developer Team6 Studios.
Brace yourself for action, speed and total destruction in this over the top downhill battle, its survival and victory what counts! Are you prepared for the challenge?
‘Glacier 2: Hell on Ice’ starts at the very top of the Alps: Are you ready to reach insane top speeds by driving down the mountains of death?
‘Glacier 2: Hell on Ice’ is an arcade combat racing game which takes you to hell and back. Make sure you are faster than your opponents or you can blow them to bits with an arsenal of weaponry.
Make your way across the ice, survive incredible jumps, and eliminate your opponents!!
March 18th 2009 – Rising Star Games, the European publisher of Japanese games, reveals today its line up for 2009. Consisting of over ten exciting new titles from Japan, the line up includes casual titles in Harvest Fishing, Animal Kororo and Mah-Jongg, highly anticipated RPGs Steal Princess, My World My Way and Avalon Code as well as the impressive Rygar: The Battle of Argus and Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga. The 2009 line up will also continue to be promoted under the ‘Home of Japanese Games’ campaign, which runs for the duration of the year.
Steal Princess (NDS, May 22nd 2009)
Accidentally triggering a booby trap which leaves Anise unconscious, the young thief awakens in the clutches of the King of Albyon. Mistaking Anise for a descendent of the legendary Hero of Albyon, the king offers her an ultimatum: free the prince, who was captured by the ancient Demon King, or be convicted as a thief and locked away for life.
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — MARCH 17, 2009 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that TrackMania DS, the portable version of the highly-popular stunt racing franchise, is now shipping to stores across …
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Well-dressed adventurer Henry Hatsworth will enter hearts, minds and Nintendo DS™ systems around the world as the EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announces Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure™ for Nintendo DS ships to stores in North America today and will hit Europe later this week. Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure combines an exhilarating adventure game on the top screen, and an enthralling puzzle game on the bottom screen, to create an interactive game play experience unique to the DS.
“We are excited for players to experience how much fun it is to fuse these two popular genres,” said Scott Walker, Executive Producer. “Casual players will enjoy jumping right into the fun, while more seasoned gamers will really get into the strategy behind how to utilize the puzzle to progress through the adventure.”
Nintendo Invites Fans to Play, Purchase or Have a Chance to Win the Anticipated Pokémon Platinum Version Game before Official Release Date
–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo:
WHAT:
To mark the much-anticipated release of the Pokémon™ Platinum Version video game for the Nintendo DS™ system, Nintendo is pulling out all the stops for an unforgettable launch! Eager consumers will have the chance to purchase Pokémon Platinum Version in advance of its official March 22 release date, and some of the first consumers in line will be randomly selected to receive a copy of the game autographed by Game Producer Junichi Masuda and Game Director Takeshi Kawachimaru.Rockefeller Plaza will become a Pokémon paradise with interactive game demonstrations, costumed character photo opportunities, great giveaways and showings of the newest Pokémon Movie, Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior. Among the new game’s new features is the Wi-Fi Plaza, a virtual Pokémon amusement park where players can connect online with fellow fans around the world and compete in fun mini-games. Nintendo encourages fans to come dressed as their favorite Pokémon characters. Costumed Pokémon fans may qualify to participate in the “Pokémon Platinum Plunge” challenge, where brave consumers and Pokémon fans can dive into a 10 foot vat of colorful balls for Pokémon Platinum Version games and exclusive Giratina™-branded Nintendo DS systems.
U.S. District Court Judge Says No Need for Jury Trial
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– A U.S. District Court judge has summarily dismissed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Nintendo brought by Fenner Investments Ltd. Fenner had alleged that the Wii™ console and its controllers, as well as the Nintendo GameCube™, infringed on one of its patents (U.S. Patent No. 6,297,751). Judge Leonard Davis of the U.S. District Court in Tyler, Texas, dismissed the case on Monday, and ruled that there was no need for a jury trial.
“We are very pleased with the court’s decision,” said Rick Flamm, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President, Legal & General Counsel. “Nintendo has a long history of developing innovative products while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. We also vigorously defend patent lawsuits when we firmly believe that we have not infringed another party’s patent, despite the risks that this policy entails. I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the tireless efforts of our legal team, which represented us so well.”
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