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Guinness World Record’s Gamer’s Edition will be attempting the ‘Largest gathering of Games characters’ on March 18, 10.30 for 11am at the Millennium Bridge (Tate Modern side), London and are looking for all cos players and gamers to come down and make Guinness World Record history!

Think you could be King of All Cosmos (Katamari Damacy), Master Chief (Halo) Dante (Devil May Cry) or Gabe Logan (Syphon Filter) then we want to see you there! Anime or Manga to World of Warcraft whatever you are in to get dressed up and help break a record. To register please e-mail gamesgathering@guinnessworldrecords.com

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Step Right Up! 2K Play Expands Its Carnival Games Franchise With Carnival Games^TM For Nintendo DS^TM And Carnival Games: Mini-Golf^TM Exclusive

Original Wii Version of Carnival Games Ships More Than One Million Copies

New York, NY – March 11, 2008 – 2K Play, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced two new titles as a part of its brand extension strategy for its highly popular Carnival Games series. The new titles include Carnival Games for Nintendo DS, which is scheduled to ship this summer, and Carnival Games: Mini-Golf, an all-new game exclusive to the Wii home video game system, which will debut this fall. 2K Play is also announcing that its flagship Carnival Games title has reached a milestone of shipping more than one million units worldwide, while remaining a top-selling game with a number 5 ranking on the January 2008 NPD Wii chart.

“The success of Carnival Games is proof that the casual game market continues to grow,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “We are actively working to expand the 2K Play label and are committed to producing fun, quality games for the mass market with the Carnival Games franchise paving the way.”

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Super Smash Bros. (Wii) $49.99 Army of Two (360) $59.99 MLB 08: The Show (PS3) $59.99 MLB 2K8 (360) $59.99 Army of Two (PS3) $59.99 God of War: Chains …
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This 40 level, based on a Japanese game, bubble popping extravaganza, will be able to be downloaded on the Wiiware channel for 800 points. Yes, all you do …
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I waited in line for an hour and a half on Saturday night to get “Super Smash Bros. Brawl,” and the first thing I did when I got home was …
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Kombo: First off, want to give gamers that aren’t too familiar with Wii Fit a basic rundown of what they get in the package?

Erik Peterson: So, Wii Fit …
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March 10, 2008 (Los Angeles, CA) — Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., a leading media, entertainment and technology company, today announced that it has entered into its first-ever license agreement with …
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01. The Sims 2: FreeTime (PC) 02. Mario & Sonic at the Olympics (DS) 03. Brain Training (DS) 04. Frontlines: Fuel of War (PC) 05. More Brain Training …
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01 (__) [360] Army Of Two (Electronic Arts) 02 (02) [WII] Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games (Sega) 03 (01) [NDS] Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo) 04 …
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Following widespread speculation and anticipation, leading software publisher Destineer has today confirmed its partnership with United Media, a leading independent licensing and syndication company, to publish the video game Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine exclusively for the Wii™ system and Nintendo DS™.

Developed by Black Lantern Studios, the game is based on the highly rated Iron Chef America program, a spinoff of the worldwide hit Iron Chef, produced by Fuji Television. Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine features the voice and likeness of the show’s host, Mark Dacascos, and Destineer will announce the involvement of additional talent from the show shortly.

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SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI) “The Company” announced today its expansion into the publishing and distribution of video games. Genius’ management team has extensive experience in the video game industry and this growth opportunity is an example of how the company is increasing revenue and earnings growth through new and expanding brand and content partnerships as well as co-productions.

“Our management expertise in the development, marketing and distribution of video games creates a tremendous growth opportunity for Genius,” said Trevor Drinkwater, President and CEO of Genius Products. “As planned, this marks the beginning of our entrance into the fast growing and exciting interactive software category and the expansion of our distribution expertise in multiple entertainment based product categories.”

Stephen K. Bannon, Chairman of Genius Products said, “In 2008, we enter phase two of our aggressive growth strategy which will focus on revenue growth and improvements in margin through brand and content partnerships, content production, intellectual property ownership, and the acquisition of additional revenue streams. Our planned entry into video games is a great example of value creating, higher margin opportunities we will continue to aggressively pursue in 2008 and beyond.”

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“We had to reach and surpass key milestones [before we dropped 360’s UK price]. We had to get to let a level of momentum that we’ve now achieved: We’ve taken …
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The official NPD numbers are due out March 13th.

Predicted Hardware sales for February, from Pachter:

DS: 350,000 units Wii: 300,000 units PS3: 260,000 units Xbox 360: 250,000 units PS2: …
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Premiere on Nintendo DST(M): An exclusive accessory, the pedometer

London, United Kingdom — 10th March, 2008 — Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it will publish My Health Coach: Weight Management for the Nintendo DS™ system, in summer 2008. Developed in Ubisoft’s Montreal studio, under the guidance of both a fitness coach and a nutritionist, My Health Coach: Weight Management is a new and innovative way to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and loose weight. For the first time on Nintendo DS, My Health Coach: Weight Management includes an exclusive accessory: a pedometer which counts the steps you walk each day.

Your new daily partner

More than two thirds of UK inhabitants are overweight, and almost 25% of them are obese (source World Health Organization). All over Europe, the number of people that are overweight is increasing every year, and there are common concerns about obtaining a healthier way of life, changing nutrition habits and finding the energy to exercise in order to lose those extra kilos.

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March 10, 2008

Got enough challenge in your daily routine? Chances are that basic everyday tasks – getting to work or school on time, walking the dog, taking out the …
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Last month, when a 21-year-old British video game developer named Luc Bernard posted a description on his blog of a Holocaust-themed game he is writing that describes how the Nazis tortured children, the reaction was swift and visceral.“Disgusting concept. Some people have no shame,” wrote one video game blog reader. Another called it “pretty creepy.”

The game, called Imagination Is the Only Escape, apparently will not be distributed within the United States. It casts players in the role of a young boy in eastern France during the German occupation who seeks escape from real-life horror through a fantasy world.

Darkly illustrated and full of gruesome historical facts, it is a far cry from the normal fare written for the Nintendo DS, which tends toward games featuring cute ponies and the like (DS stands for double screen).

So don’t expect the Holocaust game to be popping up on the shelves of Toys “R” Us anytime soon. “At this time, there are no plans for this game to be released for any Nintendo platforms in North America,” the company said in a statement.

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Update: Kotaku contacted the creator of the game, check out what he had to say after the jump:

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This could be considered a spoiler to some, so check after the jump. Also check out an interesting little cheat at the bottom.

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Fatal Frame: The Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (Wii, Tecmo/Nintendo)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness (DS, Nintendo)
New International Track & Field (DS, Konami)
Death Jr.: Root of Evil (Wii, Eidos)
Bleach: Dark Souls (DS, Sega)
Bangai-O (DS, Treasure)
SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 (Wii, SNK)
Facebreaker (Wii, EA)
FFCC: My Life As a King (WiiWare, Square Enix)
LostWinds (WiiWare, Frontier)
WiiFit (Wii, Nintendo)

Wii Channels (WiiWare/VC coverage)
Major League Eating (WiiWare)
1080 Snowboarding
Adventures of Lolo 2
Columns III: Revenge of Columns
Lords of Thunder
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers
Harvest Moon
Operation Wolf

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