Over at NeoGaf they held an open question and answer with Hudson. Here is some of the Nintendo questions that came out of it.
Bomberman WiiWare – Yes. It’s coming. Details are still being finalized. It will be different than Bomberman Live. But it’s still the classic Bomberman, if you catch my drift. It’s probably one of the few classic games we are bring out on Wii Ware, but digital download is really where Bomberman shines.
New Bonk – I tell you what, if you really want to dig into some good dirt on Bonk, then you’ll have to listen in on some recent podcasts I did. I go into detail on Bonk about some interesting things happening behind the scenes. It’s really quite fascinating. With that, I’ll let you treasure hunt!
Super Star Soldier R – Super Star Soldier R for Wii Ware is a unique game. It’s a lot like Pacman Championship edition, in that it’s a time based attack mode, where you prove you can get the highest score. The whole concept originated many years ago on the Hudson Caravan. A traveling showcase Hudson did around Japan where hundreds of thousands of people would come out, meet celebrities, play games, and compete (Bomberman, Star Soldier, etc). One of the original Star Soldier games featured a 5 minute mode, specially designed for competition. And we’d used that to prove who was the best out there. That mode is designed to be very complex, and there are many ways to rake up combo points, so trying to master it requires some testing out of different attack patterns. Anyways, it was hugely popular in Japan, so this updated Wii Ware version was originally planned just for that market. We’re evaluating bring out for the US, since most people have never heard of Star Soldier, or the 5 minute mode or the Hudson Caravan. Or 16-shot. But that’s for another thread.
Bomberman Story DS – No, there’s currently no plans to bring Bomberman Story to the US. When we took a look at Bomberman Land and Bomberman Story, it became clear the Bomberman Land franchise was much more fun, and fit better with US tastes, so we brought that one over. There’s just so much more content in that series, not to mention having the full classic battle mode built in to boot.
Dracula X – As for the classic never-before-released-in-the-US version on the Turbo Duo, no final plans on that yet. But we hear you loud and clear. Neogaf <3 Castlevania X. And so do I.
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01. Super Smash Bros. Brawl—Nintendo (Wii) 02. Guitar Hero III Bundle—Activision (Wii) 03. Army of Two—EA (Xbox 360) 04. Driver: Parallel Lines—Ubisoft (Wii) 05. God of War: Chains …
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Hotly Anticipated Racing Game Includes Innovative Wii Wheel
REDMOND, Wash., March 12, 2008 – This year, the typical signs of spring will be accompanied by the sweet sound of revving engines and the sight of lightning-fast shells whizzing around every corner. Mario Kart® Wii is zooming toward its launch in the United States on April 27. The game comes with the intuitive Wii Wheel™, which makes it easy for novices to compete against veterans, so no one is left in the dust. And with a broadband hookup to Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, players can compete with up to 11 other drivers from around the world for racing dominance.
“Mario Kart Wii transforms one of our most popular franchises into a race that every member of the family can join,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Driving with the Wii Wheel could not be more natural, and this is one place where speeding is encouraged.”
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
Step Right Up! 2K Play Expands Its Carnival Games Franchise With Carnival GamesTM For Nintendo DSTM And Carnival Games: Mini-GolfTM 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.”
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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Germany
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.
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.”
“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 partnerMore 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.
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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