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Have you got talent?! Connie sits in the judge’s chair… CONNIE TALBOT On Nintendo Wii…..

By  •  August 18, 2008

August 2008, Stourbridge, England. Data Design Interactive – a successful video games publisher and games developer, are pleased to announce they have signed Connie Talbot the singing sensation who came to fame from the massively popular UK based talent show ‘Britain’s got Talent.’

Now she is to appear in her very own console game, which will feature 15 fantastic tracks from her best selling debut album Over the Rainbow, including stunning renditions of John Lennon’s “Imagine”, “Any Dream Will Do”, “What a Wonderful World” and Bob Marley’s reggae classic “Three Little Birds”. In the game, the player will be able to sing along with Connie in the fantastic karaoke mode, or with other friends or family members in multiplayer fun.

2007 The public first met Connie, when she came 2nd in the show, since then Connie’s popularity grow – and not only in the UK…with the new version of her debut album ‘Over The Rainbow’ going gold in four countries and straight into the top spot in a number of Asian charts, European tours underway, and a US deal under her belt, Connie is taking the world by storm! Connie takes everything in her stride. She has already claimed 2 UK records, according to the Guinness Book of Records, for the youngest artist ever in the charts, and the youngest to receive a Gold disc.

Data Design Interactive is part of Green Solutions Ltd (GSL) which manages the production of interactive products for the entertainment industry. From game design, development and publishing on PC and Console. GSL owns the popular MYTH MAKERS and KIDZ SPORTS brands and the publishing rights to the GODS development system. We control a number of studios which specialize in key areas. Data Design Interactive develops and publishes, and is a licensed publisher for Sony Playstation, Nintendo and Microsoft, Artworld Studios for computer animation and Advergaming is the market leader for in game advertising and custom games. Popcorn Arcade www.popcorn-arcade.com is the brand name for our family friendly, value

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LAN Play In The Conduit Is The Plan According To Developers

By  •  August 17, 2008

4CR: What can we expect in terms of multiplayer? Offline multiplayer? Online or perhaps LAN(linked system)?

EN: Our plan is to deliver a solid multiplayer experience both online and LAN.


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Wii Portable 16:9 LCD Screen

By  •  August 16, 2008

Product Features

  • Portable LCD screen for Wii features a built in sensor bar
  • Simply clips on. No modification to your Wii is needed
  • Screen: 7 inches …
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Rock Band 2 Coming To N64!!

By  •  August 16, 2008

Holy Awesomeness!!! This is the greatest news I have ever heard!!! In all honesty the NG4 is may be more suited for Rock Band with …
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Music Video Games Account for 32% of Industry Growth in ’08

By  •  August 15, 2008

According to UBS analyst Ben Schachter, music games have been a “key driver” this year, with “sales of music-themed games responsible for 19% of overall industry software dollars in July …
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This Weeks Germany, Spain, Sweden Software Sales

By  •  August 15, 2008

Spain

01. Wii Fit (Wii) 02. Wii Play (Wii) 03. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii) 04. Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What to Eat? (DS) 05. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns …
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EA Announces Need for Speed Undercover, Starring MI3 Actress (Update Press Release

By  •  August 15, 2008

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – (Business Wire) Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced Need for Speed™ Undercover, the intense action racing title scheduled for release this holiday. The new game will feature international movie star, Maggie Q, as the lead character in the big-budget live-action sequences that propel the original story forward as players get behind the wheel. EA’s Need for Speed Undercover takes the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces break-neck cop chases, the world’s hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.

“Need for Speed Undercover features a deep and engaging story of spectacular Hollywood-style live-action that will transport players into the fictional world of the Tri-City Bay Area,” said Bill Harrison, Need for Speed Undercover Executive Producer. “Working with talent the caliber of Maggie Q allows us to deliver an unparalleled level of storytelling that will keep players engaged in between 180-mile an hour races.”

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What The Deuce Happened?!

By  •  August 15, 2008

As most of you probably realized by know, purenintendo posts look a little different. There may be something missing, or moved around. We have been bitten by the “accidental delete …
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So you want to be a record breaker?

By  •  August 14, 2008

On Thursday 21st August at Leipzig Games Show Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will be inviting show attendees to take part in a record breaking challenge playing Guinness World Records™: The …
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STICK A FORK IN IT! PREY THE STARS FOR NINTENDO DS REACHES GOLD STATUS

By  •  August 14, 2008

KOEI’s gastronomic fun-filled puzzle action romp will ship to North American retailers starting October 7, 2008

Burlingame, CA— August 14, 2008 – KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that Prey the Stars™ has successfully reached gold status and will ship to North American retailers beginning October 7, 2008 exclusively for Nintendo DS.

Prey the Stars serves up an incredible world where nearly anything from food items to entire buildings can be devoured. Players must bite, lick, and suck their way to victory as one of the game’s four insatiable and customizable creatures: GABU, BARI, CHUCHU, and PERO. The more these characters eat, the bigger and more voracious their stomachs will become. It’s an engaging and addictive game for anyone with a taste for fun!

About Prey the Stars
The main objective of Prey the Stars is to eat everything in sight and to attack your opponents. Each of the games colorfully-themed stages are cleared by devouring as much as possible before time runs out. The player with the highest score at the end of the stage is the winner. Each player scores points by eating and by sucking in “spirits” which are hidden in some objects. The bigger the item, the higher the score!

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Fans of Popular Series Don’t Have Long to Wait As the Most Robust Portable Harvest Moon Experience Ever Heads to Manufacturing

By  •  August 13, 2008

Burlingame, Calif., August 13, 2008 – Natsume, a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness for the Nintendo DS has gone to gold master.

When the title ships on August 26th, its launch will kick off the ten-year anniversary for the franchise. The anniversary celebration will include various retail promotions with special collectible pre-order items, a 10th anniversary DS Lite Kit, strategy guides and more.

“To have such a remarkable following and support for the Harvest Moon series is wonderful, and we think fans will be very pleased with this new handheld addition,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume.
“Island of Happiness stays true to the elements of the series that fans love, and will provide players an exciting Harvest Moon universe that will continue to elevate the series to new heights.”

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REACH FOR THE STARS WITH EA’S CELEBRITY SPORTS SHOWDOWN

By  •  August 13, 2008

Ultimate Party Game from EA SPORTS Freestyle Featuring 12 Outdoor Sports Activities and 10 Celebrities

Guildford, UK – Wednesday, August 13, 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Celebrity Sports Showdown, an all-new intellectual property, is currently in development at EA Canada and will be the first Wii title to launch under the new EA SPORTS Freestyle brand. From the makers of EA Playground, Celebrity Sports Showdown features 12 outdoor sports games and is the ultimate party game to play with people of all ages. Play as your favourite celebrities, with featured stars including singers Fergie and Avril Lavigne, and athletes like Paul Pierce and Mia Hamm, to determine who will be the ultimate celebrity athlete. Get off the couch and get into the action with fun and easy-to-play controls designed specifically for the Wii.

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EA INTRODUCES HENRY HATSWORTH IN THE PUZZLING ADVENTURE FOR NINTENDO DS

By  •  August 12, 2008
The Ultimate Fun, Quirky Game That Intertwines Platform and Puzzle Genres

Guildford, UK August 12, 2008 – Love puzzle games, but also love an adventure? Now you can have both in one game. The Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announces Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure an exclusive Nintendo DS™ adventure-puzzle game that adds a new element of fun by combining the action of an adventure game with the challenge of a puzzle game all in one.

“We are excited to bring an indie-inspired new intellectual property to the EA Casual Entertainment Label with Henry Hatsworth that fuses together two styles of gameplay utilizing the two Nintendo DS screens like never before,” said Robert Nashak, VP of EA Casual Studios. “The innovative elements of the game have the potential to appeal to both Nintendo enthusiasts and more casual Nintendo DS players.”

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The British Academy Video Games Awards Categories List

By  •  August 12, 2008

The British Academy well be held March 10th at London Hilton on Park Lane

ACTION & ADVENTURE
For games that are predominantly action, adventure or a combination of the two genres. This category includes RPGs.

ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT
For achievement in visual art and animation across all genres.

BEST GAME
For the year’s best game.

CASUAL
For games which are played casually, or on a more social basis. This would include puzzle games, music games, DVD games, social networking site-based games, card games and board games playable on a home computer or console.

GAMEPLAY
The ability of a game to captivate and engage a user’s attention and provide a truly compelling experience.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Trained With Mario

By  •  August 12, 2008

See, Mario does the breaststroke. And thus, it’s perfect mental training  fore invisioning the actual Olympic hall. – Japanese Olympic swimmer Kosuke Kitajima

I wonder what Michael …
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Cursed Mountain To Be At Leipzig

By  •  August 11, 2008

Deep Silver & Partners are presenting a broad range of different games for every taste at the Leipzig Games Convention 2008. From long-awaited action Role-Playing Games to thrilling adventures, from the fantastic Japanese RPGs to dark RPG First-Person Shooters, from educational handheld games for a young audience to challenging strategy games � Deep Silver and its Partners will offer all of this to the visitors of the Games Convention 2008.

On each day of the convention, there will be live presentations with the game developers, trailers and video shows as well as numerous other surprises that will take place at Deep Silver’s exhibition booth, on an area of over 440 sqm (approx. 4736 sq.ft), which is even larger than in the previous year.

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Ireland, Netherlands Software Sales

By  •  August 11, 2008

Ireland

01 (02) Soulcalibur IV (Ubisoft) 02 (01) Wii Fit (Nintendo) 03 (04) Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo) 04 (06) Kung Fu Panda (Activision Blizzard) 05 (05) Mario & Sonic …
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New Pokemon Themed DS Lite Bundle Coming August 17

By  •  August 11, 2008

NINTENDO THRILLS POKÉMON FANS WITH NEW DS LIMITED-EDITION POKÉMON PACK

Aug. 11, 2008

Anyone who loves Pokémon® knows a rare treasure when they see one. A treasure that is sure …
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