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NATSUME TO BRING THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
RUNE FACTORY 2: A FANTASY HARVEST MOON TO NINTENDO DS LATER THIS FALL

Sequel to the Critically Acclaimed RPG Makes Its First Public
Appearance at E3 Next Month

Burlingame, Calif., June 24, 2008 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon will be released for the
Nintendo DST system later this fall. The company has also released the
first screen shots of the game. The Rune Factory series is a unique
blend of elements from the world of Harvest Moon and that of a fantasy
RPG, offering Harvest Moon fans and traditional RPG players the best
of both worlds.

“We are thrilled to announce that Rune Factory 2 is on its way to the
U.S. The first Rune Factory title was a great success for us and our
fans have been eagerly awaiting a sequel,” said Hiro Maekawa,
President and CEO at Natsume. “The Rune Factory series is a great
expansion of the Harvest Moon universe; it takes the addictive Harvest
Moon gameplay that fans know and love and combines it with the action
and adventure of a fantasy RPG. Rune Factory 2 offers better graphics
and even deeper gameplay than the first, along with many innovative
new features.”

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Rock Band
– Underwhelming – comes very late after other versions, the great features aren’t in the Wii version
– Can’t make own band members
– Drums not wireless – there was an error on the press release
– Sub-par stereo sound

Madden All-Play
– Visuals “updated” – looks like they’re tweaking with the system
– 5 on 5 mode – easier to play – ex: throw automatically
– Call Your Shot: Draw own shots – can do this online
– Overall, gameplay more fast, “arcadey” – Bozon says this isn’t a bad thing
– Core football isn’t gimped (not too much missing from other versions)
– Hardcore gamers will go for the 360 version, casual gamers will go for the Wii version

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Partnership with Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation Brings Fun Centers with Wii Consoles to Hospitals Nationwide

REDMOND, Wash., June 24, 2008 � Determined to help lift the spirits of seriously ill children and their families, Nintendo of America Inc. and Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation have committed to placing hundreds of popular Fun Centers, now featuring Wii� game systems, in hospitals across the United States and Canada this year. Nintendo of America is manufacturing 1,250 new Fun Centers in their first run, and Starlight expects to have about 500 of them placed in hospitals by the end of the year. In a continuation of the organizations’ 16-year partnership, the portable Fun Centers with the new Wii technology will be enjoyed by thousands of hospitalized kids.

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Japanese Duel Gameplay

Japanese Minigameplay

Japanese Pinball Gameplay

Japanese Standard Pitching Gameplay

SAN MATEO, Calif — June 24, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man Star Force™ 2 for Nintendo DS™ is now available at retail. The second game in the Mega Man Star Force™ series will offer an updated battle system with new Battle Cards and diabolical enemies. Mega Man Star Force 2 will have two versions: Zerker X Ninja and Zerker X Saurian. Mega Man Star Force 2 is rated E10+ for everyone 10 and older and carries a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Developed by the team behind the popular MegaMan Battle Network® series, Mega Man Star Force 2 continues two months after the previous game left off. Geo Stelar and crew return to battle a whole host of UMA’s (unidentified animated beings) and a new rival character called “Rogue.” Amidst this new conflict, a mysterious organization emerges with plans to revive the ancient civilization of “Mu” by utilizing the force of an ancient heritage “OOPArt.” It’s up to Geo and his virus-busting buddy, Omega-Xis, to thwart this latest threat.

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“…It really depends on the game, honestly. We’re not ready to announce any of this stuff we’re working on. Anything we put out for sports would enhance the experience. I …
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Since June 2008 the independent game developer from Munich is an official developer for Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and DS.

Munich, 24.06.2008 – Off to new shores: One …
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24th June 2008, With summer now in full swing, Nintendo is set to up the temperature and let loose a selection of scorching new titles on to the Nintendo DS and Wii. Summer sees the return of numerous favourites and the debut of new exciting titles ensuring this season’s release schedule has something for everyone.

Hold on to your sun hats as the Wii Summer line-up kicks off with the return of the brawl, in the latest super-charged generation of Super Smash Bros. Brawl! Unleashed on 27 June 2008, Mario, Bowser, Zelda and numerous other Nintendo and third party gaming heroes will be found in the ring fighting for the title of ultimate brawler. With the fight taken online for the very first time, Super Smash Bros. Brawl is set to bring the fast, furious and frenetic world of the brawl to the masses!

If that wasn’t enough Wario makes his debut with his first dedicated adventure on Wii with Wario Land: The Shake Dimension. Nintendo’s most famous anti-hero is shaken and tilted to the very limit using the Wii’s innovative control system, bringing the magic of 2D platform adventure gaming to new and existing gamers everywhere from 26 September 2008.
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01 (02) Lego Indiana Jones: Original Adventures (Lucasarts) 02 (01) Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots (Konami) 03 (03) Grand Theft Auto Iv (Take 2) 04 (04) Dr …
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Top Curriculum-Based Quiz Series Offers New Way for Kids to Learn And Play On The Go

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EA brings American’s #1 bestselling educational series to the Nintendo DS™ handheld system this September, just in time for back-to-school! Brain Quest, the brand recognized by teachers, trusted by parents, and adored by kids is now interactive for today’s tech savvy kids. In partnership with the series’ publisher Workman Publishing Company, Inc., EA will release two Brain Quest games centered on the curriculum-based series: one for third and fourth graders, and another for fifth and sixth graders.
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Top Curriculum-Based Quiz Series Offers New Way for Kids to Learn and Play on the Go

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 23, 2008 – The Casual Entertainment label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced plans to bring America’s #1 educational bestseller*, Brain Quest®, to the Nintendo DS™ handheld system, just in time for back-to-school this September. In partnership with the New York based Workman Publishing Company, Inc., EA will release two Brain Quest games centered on the curriculum-based series that has sold more than 28 million copies**: one for third and fourth graders, and another for fifth and sixth graders.

“Brain Quest is EA Casual Entertainment’s first educational game and we are thrilled to bring this beloved brand into the videogame space,” said Robert Nashak, VP of Casual Studios, EA Casual Entertainment. “By adapting the series to the DS, we are able to reach today’s tech savvy children and provide them with an educational experience that is interactive, engaging, and fun.”
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1) LEGO Indiana Jones – LucasArts

2) Metal Gear Solid 4 – Konami

3) Alone In The Dark – Atari

4) GTA IV – Rockstar

5) Wii Play – Nintendo

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We just mentioned this in an interview a few post down, but here is the official press release.

Expanding Its Theater of Operations to the Pacific, Latest Title in Hit Franchise Poised to Re-Define the WWII Experience

Santa Monica, CA – June 23, 2008 – Leave your packs and bring extra ammo, Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Treyarch, announced today that they will be taking Call of Duty players deep into the South Pacific and European theaters this fall for Call of Duty: World at War™, a gritty fight that will pit players against enemies that know no surrender and show no mercy. Utilizing the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War throws out the rulebook of war to transform WWII combat through a new enemy, new tactics and an uncensored experience of the climatic battles that gripped a generation. As U.S. Marines and Russian soldiers, players will employ new features like cooperative gameplay, and weapons such as the flamethrower in the most chaotic and cinematically intense experience to date.
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1. Tetris (PC) 2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) 3. Doom (PC) 4. Super Mario World (SNES) 5. Guitar Hero (PS2) 6. Street Fighter II (SNES) 7. …
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June:

Daigassô! Band Brothers DX (Nintendo) – 26 Dementium : The Ward (Interchannel-Holon Inc) – 26 The Tower DS (DigiToys Inc.) – 26 Kunitori Zunô Battle Nobunaga no Yabô (Koei) …
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It’s that time again, a time to rest, a time to hang with loved ones, a time to catch up on lost gaming. If it wasn’t for …
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Rock Band Comes Out Next week in NA!

The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go
Nirvana – In Bloom
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps
Mountain – Mississippi Queen
The Mother Hips – Time We Had
OK Go – Here It Goes Again
Ramones – Blitzkrieg Bop
The Acro-brats – Day Late Dollar Short
Pixies – Wave Of Mutilation
Garbage – I Think I’m Paranoid
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Nintendo Wii

North America:

1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 2. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) 3. Wii Fit (Nintendo) 4. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock …
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