* Dual dual synths: Two patchable virtual synths, with two oscillators each * Drum machine: Four-part drum machines loaded with samples of the virtual synth * Sequencer: 2 …
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Here is hoping “still” for the announcement of Street Fighter 4 on the Wii. Come on Capcom let us have it.
2008 World-Release In Celebration of Street Fighter’s 20th Anniversary
SAN MATEO, Calif — March 19, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is proud to confirm the main cast for its live-action Street Fighter movie based on the hugely popular video game series.
The story revolves around fan-favorite Chun-Li, who will be portrayed by actress Kristen Kreuk (of Smallville fame). Michael Clark Duncan, Neal McDonough, and Taboo of Black Eyed Peas are also on board to round out this all-star cast. The film will be made in conjunction with Hyde Park Films, and will be distributed by 20th Century Fox for a scheduled 2009 worldwide release.
The Street Fighter movie is only one of many projects Capcom has planned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Street Fighter®. Summer 2008 will see the Japanese arcade release of the much-anticipated Street Fighter® IV.
New Price Point to Drive Accessibility for Award-Winning Title
CHICAGO, IL – March 19, 2008 – YUKE’S Company of America, subsidiary of Japanese game publisher YUKE’S Company Limited, announced today that NEVES, published by Atlus for the Nintendo DS, has received the highly coveted “Editor’s Choice Award” from the editors at Children’s Technology Review, a leading professional source of unbiased reviews of interactive technology for children. Additionally, YUKE’S announced that the unique puzzle game will receive a reduction in price to $19.99, effective immediately. NEVES is currently available at select retailers nationwide, including Amazon.com and GameStop.com.
“Receiving this award signifies NEVES’ universal playability and educational convention for all ages,” said Shane Takahashi, CEO of YUKE’s Company of America. “NEVES’ new price point will help to reinforce that our intellectually stimulating title reaches a broader audience of casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
Big Bang Mini Announced; Fireworks-Themed Shooter To Bring Explosive Action to Handheld
Wednesday 19th March/… SouthPeak Games today announced another title for its 2008 Nintendo DS™ line-up, in the form of fireworks-based shooter Big Bang Mini. Based around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies, Big Bang Mini will be released for Nintendo’s handheld this autumn.
Big Bang Mini’s main objective is to use the stylus to create fireworks in order to deal with waves of enemies that loom overhead. Miss and you’ll be forced to tackle another challenge – avoiding falling sparks created by your missed explosions. The end of each level comes with a unique opportunity for would-be fireworks designers to make the ‘Final Bouquet’ – a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will proclaim your victory. With over 90 levels to complete, Big Bang Mini offers players huge scope for its special brand of fireworks fun.
Ghostlight announces game collaboration with Gold Medal winner, Mary King
Bishops Stortford – March 19th, 2008 – Ghostlight Ltd., Up-and-coming publisher Ghostlight is pleased to announce MARY KING’S RIDING SCHOOL, a virtual horse riding game developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS™.
The game, which launches this May in the UK, opens the stable doors on one of the most aspirational riding schools of the equestrian world. With personal tuition from five time gold medal winner, Mary King, players can learn to care for, train and compete with their horse. Taking part in international events across the globe, riders will need to master the three major equestrian disciplines; dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
Standards are impeccably high at Mary King’s Riding School, but help is on hand as Mary teaches players the fine art of manoeuvring and jumping their horse using the intuitive Nintendo DS control system. As players progress they’ll be able to enter international three-day events in six different countries, winning trophies and spending the prize money on clothes, accessories and horses. Mary King’s Riding School scores perfectly in every area.
IGN Voice Chat Summary is the new name for the Wiik in review podcast.
Smash Sales:
-1.4 Million copies in 8 days
-1.8 Wii units produced every month
-875,000 Day 1Obscure: The Aftermath:
-480i, 4:3, 60fps, $29
-Stiff Animation in parts
-Drop in, drop out 2 player.Pro Evolution Soccer:
-8.6, “absolutely killer, absolutely sick”
-2 Players, online, great sports game in general, “using the wiimote is badass”Wii Love Golf:
-Online mode for America with Mii usage.
-Zak and Wiki character.Reggie:
-The game could be Kid Icarus, they know it exists, but it could not be.
-They hope its not Kirby,Icarus or DK, the games they already know about. Do hope its Pikmin or something else cool, unknown or newMario Kart Wii:
-Battle Mode. Fun. Going to be the main draw for people.
-They have a remake of block fort, but its not quite block fort, 70% old block fort.
-They like the DK skate park
-Sand level, Swamp Level, Snes Mario Kart battle level 4.
-Battle mode team based 12 players is badass’d
-Online looks like you’ll be forced either red or blue team
– Move character via control pad – attack via the touch screen – block with L and R – cut-scenes handled in animated 2d sequences – gameplay is 3d …
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With Wiiware launching in Japan next week, they will not be receiving there normal VC update. Honestly, I don’t think this is a big deal, you wont get …
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Nintendo has made some tiny changes to score 0.3, since being the first company to score 0 when added last November… Nintendo remains the odd one out of …
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– Developed by Studio H.A.N.D. – co-directed by Tomohiro Hasegawa (FF8, Kingdom Hearts) – ‘gorgeous cut-scenes’ – L and R buttons for camera control – Explore Illusiopolis, Twilight Town, Agrabah, …
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Thank Goodness!! I can kick my DS lite down the stairs and it will be fine!!! Link
Latest Screenshots
Stourbridge, England, Data Design Interactive a successful video games publisher, games developer and owner of the Popcorn Arcade label, is pleased to release the first batch of screenshots from the Nintendo Wii version of “Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars.”. The game is a 3D RPG action title set in a fantasy world and developed by Quotix Software, a games developer based in Serbia and Montenegro. Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars for Wii is due for release in the fourth quarter of 2008.Story:
Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Majesco Entertainment, said, “We delivered an exceptional quarter across all financial metrics as we continued to execute our plan. Our performance was driven by our focus on the casual gaming market and the steps we have taken to improve our financial position and operating model over the past year. Further, we benefited from a strong domestic sales performance, driven by sales of our Cooking Mama games, which delivered a revenue increase of 47 percent versus the same period last year. In the quarter, total revenue increased 29 percent to $18.7 million compared to the same period in 2007, gross margins were 40.2 percent, and we reported net income of $2.7 million, or $0.10 per share, which includes a $0.8 million benefit from adjustments to warrants and our litigation accrual. This performance demonstrates the potential of our business model.
SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL SMASHES NINTENDO SALES RECORDS
Wii Game Sells at a Rate of More than 120 per Minute
REDMOND, Wash., March 17, 2008 – After just one week on store shelves, Super Smash Bros.® Brawl for Wii has become the fastest-selling video game in Nintendo of America’s history. Since its launch on March 9, the feature-packed fighting action game has sold more than 1.4 million units in the United States, including more than 874,000 on March 9 alone. It has sold at a rate of more than 120 units per minute between launch and March 16.
“Super Smash Bros. Brawl has made the leap from video game to cultural phenomenon,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Game reviewers and the public alike praise its fun game play and extensive, inventive content.”
Super Smash Bros. Brawl features a nearly limitless variety of options for players. Dozens of classic Nintendo characters like Mario™ and Pikachu® are joined by industry icons like Sonic The Hedgehog™ and Metal Gear’s Solid Snake for all-out four-player battles. The endless customization keeps players coming back for more. The previous game in the series, Super Smash Bros.® Melee, became the best-selling Nintendo GameCube™ game of all time with more than 7 million copies sold worldwide, so it’s no surprise to see this latest installment racking up record numbers.
Netherlands : 01 (__) [360] Army of Two (Electronic Arts) 02 (02) [NDS] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Sega) 03 (__) [PS3] Army of Two (Electronic …
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Famitsu is the leading gaming magazine/news publisher in Japan. The scores are out of 40.
1. Phantom Hourglass – 39
2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (360 version) – 38
3. Super Mario Galaxy – 38
4. GTA San Andreas (PS2) – 38
5. Call of Duty 4 (360) – 37
6. Call of Duty 4 (PS3) – 37
7. Minna no Golf Portable 2 (PSP) – 37
8. God of War 2 (PS2) – 37
9. Halo 3 – 37
10. World Soccer Winning Eleven 2008 (PS3) 36
March 17, 2008
Are you afraid of the dark? If so, this is a great week to face your fears with a pair of eerie new game offerings on Nintendo’s Virtual Console™. One will plunge you deep underground to navigate perilous caves, while the other puts you on the front lines of a darkly sinister space war. In either case, your frights will give way to serious fun.
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:
Just like the European weight limit for Wii Fit; an extra 30 pounds will be added from the Japanese version. Which puts the limit now at 330 pounds. …
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