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Iwata Asks – Animal Crossing: City Folk Translated Version

By James Higginbotham • November 18, 2008

Iwata: Exactly three years have passed since Animal Crossing: Wild World was released for Nintendo DS. I’m sure there are many fans that have been waiting expectantly for this title. …
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Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2 Now Available

By James Higginbotham • November 18, 2008

Cambridge, MA – November 18, 2008 — Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game development company, andMTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced Rock Band® Track Pack Volume 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Wii™ home video game console from Nintendo has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Pricing for the game is $29.99 MSRP for all platform versions.

Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 features 20 amplifying tracks recorded by some of the most popular rock artists in history from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Mötley Crüe to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Duran Duran. Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 can be played as a standalone game for all console versions using Rock Band and Rock Band 2 peripherals. Fans who buy the track pack for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system can also export all 20 songs to their console for play with Rock Band and Rock Band 2 using a free offer from Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network or the PlayStation Network.[1]

Need for Speed: Undercover races into store

By James Higginbotham • November 18, 2008

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc announced that Need for Speed(TM) Undercover is available at retailers today in North America and on November 21 in Europe. Need for Speed Undercover is an action-packed game whose story of pursuit and betrayal takes players back to the series’ roots with break-neck cop chases, spectacular highway battles and an expansive open-world.

Need for Speed Undercover features stunning Hollywood-style live-action in-game movies in which the player is recruited by Federal Agent Chase Linh, played by Maggie Q (Mission Impossible III and Live Free or Die Hard), to go deep undercover in order to infiltrate and takedown a ruthless international crime syndicate. Posing as a wheelman, the player will be required to prove themselves by completing jobs, racing through speedways, dodging cops and chasing rivals.

‘From Game to Gig’: Clem Burke Drumming Project Announces Collaborative Research Initiative With Guitar Hero World Tour

By James Higginbotham • November 18, 2008

Leading drum research initiative The Clem Burke Drumming Project has today announced a year-long collaborative research project which will examine the benefits of using Activision Publishing, Inc’s Guitar Hero World Tour’s drum kit controller.

The Clem Burke Drumming Project – a unique collaboration between Blondie drummer Clem Burke, Dr. Marcus Smith from the UK University of Chichester and Dr. Steve Draper from the University of Gloucestershire – is based on the pursuit of knowledge through the application of scientific principles to the various art forms of drumming. With 10 years of research behind it already, The Clem Burke Drumming Project is committed to the dissemination of information leading to increased enjoyment, health and well-being of all participants involved in drumming.

National Geographic To Start Their Own Game Division

By James Higginbotham • November 18, 2008

WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2008)-Ted Prince, chief operating officer of National Geographic Ventures (NGV) and executive vice president of operations for National Geographic Global Media (NGGM), today announced the formation of National Geographic Games (NGG), a division that will publish and develop games across major gaming console, handheld, online and mobile platforms.

NGG will work with premier game publishers and developers to create fun, high-quality games based on National Geographic’s core themes and media properties to extend National Geographic’s mission of inspiring people to care about the planet and reach a new generation of consumers and families.

NGG is led by a team of industry veterans who will use all of National Geographic’s talent, assets and resources from across Mission Programs, Television, Entertainment and Publishing to carve a unique leadership position in the market. Paul Levine, senior vice president, extended platforms group, NGV, and senior vice president, corporate strategy and development, NGGM, will lead the new division as well as NGV’s Maps and Mobile businesses. Chris Mate, former Take2 Interactive and Bethesda Softworks executive, with more than 25 years’ experience, has joined as vice president and general manager for NGG and will oversee and manage the group’s daily global operations.

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Nintendo Channel Updates (Update)

By James Higginbotham • November 17, 2008

Videos

Wii Music Tips 1: The Basics My Animal Crossing Story 1 Personal Trainer: Cooking – Dad Cooks Lasagna Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Video 5 Strong Bad Episode 4: …
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Coming This Week! (Japan)

By James Higginbotham • November 17, 2008

Nintendo Wii: – Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! Kindan no Yami no Delta – Machi e Ikouyo: Doubutsu no Mori – Sugoro Chronicle: Migite ni Ken o Hidarite ni Saikoro o

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Coming This Week! (Europe)

By James Higginbotham • November 17, 2008

Nintendo Wii: – Disney Sing It – Hasbro Family Game Night – The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon – Need for Speed: Undercover – Rubiks Puzzle World – …
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UK, Ireland Software Sales: Nov. 8th – Nov. 15th

By James Higginbotham • November 17, 2008

UK

– 1 CALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR TREYARCH ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD – 2 WORLD OF WARCRAFT: WRATH OF LICH KING BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT BLIZZARD ACTIVISION BLIZZARD – 3 FOOTBALL …
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