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Telltale’s WiiWare Series Revealed

By  •  April 10, 2008

Announcing Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People for WiiWare

New episodic series set in Homestar Runner universe coming in June from Telltale

SAN RAFAEL, CA, April 10, 2008 – Interactive entertainment pioneer Telltale, Inc. is pleased to announce Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People (SBCG4AP), a new series of episodic games for WiiWare™, in partnership with Videlectrix. Starring Strong Bad, the self-proclaimed coolest person ever, the series is based on Matt and Mike Chapman’s online animated series, which has been running at Homestarrunner.com since 2000. SBCG4AP will launch on WiiWare this June.

As the very first episodic series for connected consoles, Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People has been designed specifically for WiiWare, with easy-to-use controls and WiiConnect24™ features. Like Telltale’s popular Sam & Max series, SBCG4AP will be released as a five-episode “season” akin to a season of television. The episodes will come out on a monthly schedule. Release dates and pricing details will be revealed in a future announcement.

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IGN’s Voice Chat Summary

By  •  April 9, 2008

Thanks Milabrega for the summary:

Guitar Hero DS:
-The guitar Grip in GBA slot. You can strum on screen with stylus or the guitar Pick that comes with the game.
-Works with the DS and DSLite. Will support DS through an adaptor.
-Likely need headphones to get the most out of the music, though it should still be good
-Wireless Multiplayer.
-Star Power Moves that affect your opponent. Like the stage catches fire and you have to blow into the DS, or a fan shows up and you have to sign her shirt.

Hulk Wii:
-Screens, “Shit”

Lost Winds:
-43 MB limit on WiiWare Games
-Look a little slow
-Kirby Canvas style
Day 1 Wii games, Day 2 WiiWare, Embargo up Monday (Media Summit)

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Analysts: Wii Gamers To Give Into Recession?

By  •  April 9, 2008

“The video game business has shown remarkable resiliency to the economic downturn in recent months. However, it would be presumptuous to say that any entertainment industry is 100% recession-proof.

That …
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Did Nintendo Get Idea For Wii Fit From Jakie Chan?

By  •  April 9, 2008

Below is a video of Jakie Chan’s J-Mat Fitness released back in 2005.

I do not thin Nintendo took this idea from Jakie Chan. Even if they did, …
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Mind Your Language

By  •  April 9, 2008

No more pencils, no more books… just Nintendo’s Stylus!

Madrid, April 9, 2008- Today Virgin PLAY, offers the first details on the new Mind your language series developed specifically for the Nintendo DS, turns language learning into an exciting fun game.

The Berlitz language academy with over 600 centres worldwide is overseeing the games development offering its linguistic and educational expertise to ensure the quality of the Mind Your Language brand. Currently Berlitz is collaborating with the English, French, German and Spanish editions.

Independent game developer Spiral House whose headquarters are in Liverpool, UK, will develop all 5 games in the series.

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Famitsu News

By  •  April 9, 2008

Phoenix Wright Side-Story

* A law adventure game where you act as the prosecutor. * Main characters are Miles Edgeworth, Dick Gumshoe * You control Edgeworth, searching for overlooked evidence …
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No More Heroes goes Mobile!

By  •  April 8, 2008

Rising Star Games announces tie-in with FoneStarz to present exclusive content from hit Nintendo Wii title “No More Heroes” on Vodafone.

Luton – April 8th 2008 – Rising Star Games is delighted to confirm a partnership with Vodafone’s key content partner FoneStarz for exclusive artworks, animations, ringtones and message tones. The content will be sold in areas of Vodafone live! managed by FoneStarz.

Managing Director of Rising Star Games, Martin Defries, said ‘It’s a fantastic tie-in for a brand-new IP that has only been in Nintendo consumers’ hands for two weeks. It confirms that we have a product that can break ground across markets and maintain a high profile. From the consumer’s point of view it enables them to own assets that would ordinarily remain beyond their reach.’

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Father Of Video Games Praises Wii

By  •  April 8, 2008

“Who the hell – who didn’t grow up with that stuff – over 45 or 50 can handle pushing 50 different buttons on a hand control? The …
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GameFly Top 5

By  •  April 8, 2008

Nintendo Wii

1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 2. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) 3. Okami (Capcom) 4. Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo) 5. Sega Superstars Tennis (Sega)

Nintendo DS

1. Ninja …
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Exclusive: Deca Sports Interview, New Screens

By  •  April 8, 2008

1. How has the Wii’s emphasis on immersive gameplay influencedthe development of Deca Sports?

Quite frankly, I think it’s because of the Wii’s unique controls that we have a …
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Mastiff Wants to Feed the Gaming World!

By  •  April 8, 2008

Win Gift Certificates for Burgers, Hotdogs, Pizza and More at the Major League Eating: The Game Website


SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – April 7, 2008
Video game publisher Mastiff announced today its plan to feed the video gaming world – or at least a small part of it. Mastiff will honor each of the 12 foods found in its upcoming WiiWare exclusive release, Major League Eating: The Game with a weekly drawing. Each week, Mastiff will select a ‘food of the week’ and hold a drawing for gift certificates for that event, uh, ‘food.’ Anyone can enter – even if you don’t own a Wii. Starting April 7, 2008, gamers can head to www.MLEGAME.com to register and (hopefully) win. Even better, Mastiff promised not to force feed you your prize if you do win.

“Professional gurgitory athletics is more than a hobby, more than a sport, more than a way of life. It’s an encapsulation of mankind’s history and struggle. Every drop of saliva, every bite, every postural tilt of the epiglottis and relaxation of the esophageal sphincter symbolizes the tension between mankind’s base nature and the yoke of civilization. While my money is on base nature over civilization, offering free food seemed a civilized thing to do and a great way to hedge my bets” says Bill Swartz, Head Woof at Mastiff.

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MTV Games’ Rock Band™ and MTV2 Hit the Road with Seether and Flyleaf

By  •  April 7, 2008

New York, NY – April 7, 2008 – MTV Games, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that Rock Band™(www.rockband.com) and MTV2 (mtv2.com) will hit the road as the presenting co-sponsors of platinum-selling rock act, Flyleaf (www.flyleafmusic.com) and chart topping alt rock act Seether, (www.seether.com) on their co-headlining tour this Spring kicking off in Denver, CO on April 8th. A perennial gold-selling artist, Seether currently has two top ten hits at active and modern rock radio simultaneously with “Fake It” and their follow-up smash “Rise Above This”. After scoring 3 top ten hits at modern and active rock radio on their eponymous smash debut, Flyleaf is finally mining pay-dirt at Top 40 radio with their haunting ballad, “All Around Me”

“Sponsoring the Seether and Flyleaf tour is another way for us to give Rock Band fans the opportunity to connect with the bands they love and provide a stage for them to live out their rock fantasies,” said Paul DeGooyer, SVP DVD, Gaming and Audio, MTV. “By supporting this tour, it allows us to expose great young talent like Flyleaf, who are a true Rock Band success story. The inclusion of their single “I’m So Sick” in Rock Band has helped propel them from gold to platinum selling artists.”

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Eidos Revitalizes Timeless Coin-Op Classic GAUNTLETOn The Nintendo DS

By  •  April 7, 2008

Eidos Interactive Ltd., creators of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, has today confirmed that Gauntlet™, a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game from Midway, will be released on Nintendo DS later this year.

Gauntlet is set in a fantasy-themed universe where evil cloaks the world from the high clouds of Ascendia to the depths of the lava-ridden Abyss. Players can choose from the four classic heroes, Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities. Throughout the journey, the heroes will slash their way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid them in their battle with evil.

“With Gauntlet we’ve revitalised all of the action and fun of the original 1980s arcade classic, whilst updating the visuals and gameplay for today’s DS gamer,” said Ray Livingston, Brand Manager at Eidos. “With four-player Wi-Fi cooperative mode, one of the most memorable multiplayer gaming experiences of all time is back with a bang.”

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Q Game Middleware Available for Wii

By  •  April 7, 2008

Qube Software’s ‘future generation’ game middleware ‘Q’ is now available for the Wii™ console from Nintendo.

The announcement follows Q’s successful launch at GDC in San Francisco last month.

“Wii is changing the way people experience video games and reaching out to broader markets so we are very excited about this platform,” said Qube’s CEO Servan Keondjian.  “With Wii, as with other platforms, Q provides an easy route to exploiting the hardware while also allowing developers to get the very most from it.  High standards of performance and rendering quality are very important to us and we will continue to build on Q’s already excellent capabilities on Wii over the coming year.”

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WII-KLY UPDATE: TWO NEW CLASSIC GAMES ADDED TO WII SHOP CHANNEL

By  •  April 7, 2008

April 7, 2008

The arrival of April means springtime fun is officially back in season. To get Wii™ Shop Channel patrons in the spirit, we’re pleased to offer a pair of lively NES® favorites. One is a breezy, puzzle-busting fantasy, the other a classic baseball title to keep sports fans fired up for a new season of nine-inning excitement. Whether your tastes run toward cookies or ballpark snacks, you’ll find hours of gaming enjoyment right at your fingertips.

Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

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Occupational Therapists Use Wii For Parkinson’s Study

By  •  April 7, 2008

It’s Ingrid Bell’s turn at bat. She steps up to the plate, awaiting the pitch. A 70-mph fastball soars toward her. She swings and connects with the ball.

Foul ball! Everyone cheers for her anyway.

This baseball game’s not taking place on a field, and there’s no real bat or ball to be seen. Mrs. Bell is playing the Nintendo Wii as part of her occupational therapy. She is among 30 Parkinson’s disease patients participating in a Medical College of Georgia study to determine if occupational therapy enhances the treatment of the disease.

Parkinson’s disease affects daily tasks that people take for granted. Brushing teeth, getting out of bed and walking become a problem for these patients because of dopamine depletion, which results in stiffness or slowing of movement and fine motor dysfunction.

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25 adults-only moments in Nintendo

By  •  April 6, 2008

Camera Woes – Super Mario Sunshine

The 3D Mario games are famous for their perfect cameras. Mario Galaxy’s levels are unbelievably complicated, and yet the camera never struggles. So why …
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GTTV – preview for next week

By  •  April 5, 2008

Star Wars and SEVEN Exclusives Next Week! Posted Apr 4, 2008 8:50 pm

I promised some information on The Force Unleashed segments we will be airing on Spike and …
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