Nintendo and its external PR firm GolinHarris won top honors at Thursday’s PRWeek 2008 Awards for their work on the Wii’s launch campaign, while the Halo 3 launch …
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NES – City Connection (Jaleco) – Joy Mech Fight (Nintendo)
Genesis – Fantasy Zone (Sega)
PC-Engine – Psycho Chaser (Naxat Soft)
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A Japanese blogger has released early Famitsu Metroid Prime 3, sales which came out yesterday in Japan. There is also info on two other games.
LONDON, ENGLAND, March 7th, 2008 – Empire Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (NASDAQ: SSTR), today announced that it will be publishing Now Production’s thrilling crime detective adventure Unsolved Crimes on Nintendo DS™. This title will bring a new level of gaming excitement to the Nintendo DS integrating the thrills of an Action Game with the mental challenges of a 3D crime investigation. Unsolved Crimes will be distributed worldwide by Empire Interactive excluding Asia.
Recently crime based action/puzzle solving games such as Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, CSI: Dark Motives and Hotel Dusk: Room 215 have proved very popular and successful with Nintendo DS gamers. Unsolved Crimes will appeal both to this audience and to those who enjoy puzzle solving and logic games on their Nintendo DS.
I remember the last in-game proposal I saw. A guy set up a map, in Halo, with objects spelling out “Merry Me,”not to difficult, this guy Bernie takes …
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I don’t know why I do not post many game reviews? Well Brawl is probably a good time to start.
Before we award Brawl the high score it deserves, we …
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“In three years certain systems will look pretty long in the tooth graphically if not look like they’re extremely dated. Wii is on a different trajectory completely and I’m not …
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We already knew about this, but heres the official press release.
GRAPEVINE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GameStop, Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host Super Smash Bros. Brawl video game tournaments at 2,500 of its U.S. GameStop and EB Games locations on Saturday, March 8, 2008. The tiered tournament program, which represents the largest in-store tournament event to date, is one of several events that GameStop will host surrounding the launch of Super Smash Bros. Brawl by Nintendo, available March 9, 2008.
Each round one tournament will provide players with an opportunity to “duke it out” one-on-one with other contestants in a single-elimination tournament to determine the 2,500 store winners. Many of the participating GameStop and EB Games locations will begin their tournaments at 10:00 p.m., local time; however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the tournament. All contestants must check-in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of play.
Electronic Arts announced on Thursday that former University of Arkansas running back and two time All-American recipient, Darren McFadden, will appear on the front cover of NCAA Football 09 for the Xbox 360, scheduled for release on July 15, 2008. This year, the packaging for each of the NCAA Football 09 console platforms will feature an exclusive cover athlete. Following McFadden on the Xbox 360 package front will be three other cover athletes from different regions throughout the county to appear on the box art for NCAA Football 09 on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PSP.
During McFadden’s three year career at the University of Arkansas, the two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up earned three First Team All-SEC selections, was named the SEC coaches and Associated Press “Offensive Player of the Year”, received the 2007 Walter Camp Award, and was the first Sophomore to receive the Doak Walker Award for the best college Running Back two years in row. McFadden holds multiple University of Arkansas records, the most notable being the Razorback’s all-time leading rusher with 4,485 yards in only 37 career games.
6 March 2008 – Prepare to become champion of the courtroom, dazzling onlookers with persuasive wit and a keen sense of intuition as Apollo Justice Ace Attorney comes to the Nintendo DS. Succeeding the highly popular Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney series, this title sees brand new protagonist, Apollo Justice, assume the mantle of courtroom star, ensuring justice for those who deserve it most. Apollo Justice Ace Attorney, developed and published by Capcom and distributed by Nintendo, launches across Europe on 9 May, 2008.Opening a new chapter in the series, Apollo Justice Ace Attorney sees Apollo Justice and the mysterious magician Trucy, pick their way through investigations ahead of them. Take on the role of Apollo Justice and use instincts and a confident manner to unearth crucial clues at the scene of the crime, triumphing over genius prosecutor and part-time rock star, Klavier Gavin.
Pinnacle unveils magical first Nintendo DS title for worldwide distribution
Pinnacle Software, a division of Pinnacle Entertainment Ltd, has announced its first Nintendo DS title for worldwide distribution. Entitled Doodle Hex, the game is a magic themed mixture of spell-casting, battle elements and unique Japanese styled anime characters. Doodle Hex will be released in June 2008.
Developed by renowned Spanish team Tragnarion, Doodle Hex has been created specifically for the DS format, and makes innovative use of the handheld’s touch screen abilities within a clever spell-casting scenario. Players – nicknamed ‘Doodlers’ – are enrolled within a special College of Runes, wherein they are charged with learning the intricacies of rune-casting and their use within elemental magic. However, the tedium of college life is regularly interrupted by the school ghost, Kalamazoo, who organizes battles between the students as a way to further test their rune knowledge and casting skills.
First ones are E32006 demos, the 2nd is The Final Game:
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Valencia, Calif. – (March 5, 2008) — Independent game developer WayForward Technologies announced today that its forthcoming game LIT will make its debut exclusively on Nintendo’s upcoming download service, WiiWare. LIT utilizes the unique features of the Wii to bring a tense and unnerving adventure to the Nintendo Wii audience.
“This is the first time in recent memory that our team has felt the freedom to begin experimenting on consoles outside the confines of established IP, budget, or publisher dictates,” said John Beck, CEO of WayForward Technologies. “The scope and business model for WiiWare really make this possible.”
LIT is a 3D horror puzzler set in a dark high school overrun by creatures. The game follows Jake, a below-average student and the game’s protagonist, as he makes his way through each classroom, utilizing what light he can find to create safe paths across the darkness. Jake’s objectives are to escape his school and reconnect with his girlfriend, Rachael, who uses the school’s phones to keep in contact with him. LIT combines environmental puzzling with horror combat and boss battles to create a uniquely unsettling Nintendo Wii experience.
Minnesota’s own Mayo Clinic recently did a study on the correlation between fight obesity and playing games that have you move. KIII TV is reporting that the …
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Finally, some one who thinks the same way I do! I wanted to post the whole thing here instead of linking to it. Taken from 1up:
With the election season creeping up alongside the release of Grand Theft Auto IV, it’s inevitable that we’ll see (even more) politicians, pundits, and authors decrying video games as a cause — nay, the source — of all social evils. But not all authors jump on the bandwagon, and a new book takes research on the topic of game violence in a radically different direction.
Game Couch has an interview with Dr. Cheryl K. Olson, the co-author of Grand Theft Childhood: The Surprising Truth About Violent Video Games. Based on data from a joint research study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, the book asserts that many studies on the topic of game violence have been skewed by various factors, including smaller sample sets, lower time playing, bias against media violence, and conducting the studies around games that the children didn’t choose for themselves.
It’s a Wii and Nintendo culture, and too many Minnesota children are losing touch with the real world beyond the family room and big-screen TV.
Studies show our …
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Taken from the European Mario Kart Website:
With Mario Kart Wii’s launch date of 11 April fast approaching, Wii owners are gearing up for a racing experience unrivalled by any other in the kart racing series. While the game introduces a slew of new features across the board, perhaps most eagerly awaited are its online options, which take the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection action found in Mario Kart DS to a whole new level.
In Mario Kart Wii you can go online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection by yourself or together with a friend playing on the same Wii console, and let the games begin! You can directly jump into online races with random players Worldwide, or opt for Continental if you prefer a challenge closer to home.
GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — SouthPeak Games today announced that it will release the action adventure game, Mister Slime, in North America. The title, developed by Lexis Numerique, features clever “elastic” controls using Nintendo DS(TM)’s unique features. Mister Slime will be available in April 2008.
“Fresh, tactile, fun, and addictive. That is what Mister Slime is all about,” said Katie Morgan, Executive Vice President of SouthPeak Games. “The title’s creative features, imaginative characters, and great storyline make for a crazy, one-of-a-kind, can’t-put-it-down gameplay experience. Mister Slime is awesome right from the get-go.”
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