You may be thinking to your self “self did we already know this?” The answer would be yes, but this is the official press release from Capcom.
First Online Golf Game Headed for Wii
SAN MATEO, Calif. — March 13, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced online modes for We Love Golf!™ for the Wii™ home video game system. Western players now have the option to meet up online and challenge each other in a realistic and immersive golf experience on Wii. We Love Golf! will be available for Wii this summer.
We Love Golf! will be the first online capable golf game for Wii and will feature a full array of online features, including “World Play Mode,” where players can play random players online and collect player medals for their wins, and “Friend Play,” where players may choose to play a friend from their Wii friend list. The game will also be one of the first online Wii sports titles to enable players to play online with their personalized Miis. The new online modes for We Love Golf! are being included in the game for the first time for the Western release of the game, as the Japanese version of the game (released in December 2007) did not have these online modes.
Join Daffy, Porky, Sylvester and Bugs Bunny on stage in their latest musical caper
Burbank, Calif. – March 13th, 2008 – Eidos Interactive Ltd., creators of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, today announced Looney Tunes: Cartoon Concerto, a rhythm action game that puts you in charge of an orchestra that conducts the music to your favorite Looney Tunes cartoons. Looney Tunes: Cartoon Concerto, licensed from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, will debut in June 2008 for Nintendo DS.
Players unleash musical abilities using the DS stylus to conduct the orchestra like a maestro and compose the music to classic Looney Tunes cartoon scenes featuring infamous characters such as Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Sylvester the Cat and Tweety. Once the famous scenes are successfully recreated, gamers will be rewarded with clips from favorite Looney Tunes cartoon moments.
March 13, 2008 – Two new Pokémon® adventures for Nintendo DS™ are on the way, and Nintendo plans to reward fans for ordering early with guides to help them navigate …
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Innovative puzzler for Nintendo DSTM gets ready to tax the grey matter
Date: 12th March 2008Ignition Entertainment, a worldwide developer and publisher of interactive software, is pleased to announce that the website for NEVES, the brain teasing puzzle game, due for release on 28th March 2008 has now gone live.
NEVES for the Nintendo DS™, is based upon the Tangram puzzle which is said to have originated as far back as the Song Dynasty (960-1279AD). NEVES offers originality, challenge and fun and like many great games its simplistic approach offers a contest that ‘puzzlers’ and casual gamers alike will find hard to put down.
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.”
The wildest, wackiest racing game to date!
Burbank, Calif. – March 12th, 2008 – Eidos Interactive Ltd., creators of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, today revealed Wacky Races: Crash & Dash, a wickedly wild and wonderful game whizzing its way to shelves in June 2008. Licensed from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and inspired by the legendary Hanna-Barbera cartoon, Wacky Races: Crash & Dash is an action racing game like no other, with fun-filled environments, crazy cars and hilarious characters. The game features all the characters and cars from the TV series including old favorites: Turbo Terrific driven by Peter Perfect, the Ant Hill Mob in their Bullet Proof Bomb, Penelope Pitstop, and the Mean Machine driven by Dick Dastardly and his sidekick, Muttley.
Turn your living room into your own private gym with Wii Fit, available 8 May 2008.
Wii Fit on Wii* is a unique and innovative way to help you and your family stay fit in the comfort of your home, through simple daily exercises. More than a gaming experience, Wii Fit is a health and lifestyle product with more than 40 exercises, across four categories: balance games, yoga, muscle workouts and aerobic exercises. Whether you*re doing a yoga pose or snowboarding down a slalom course, there*s an activity for everyone.
Wii Fit and the included motion sensitive Wii Balance Board, work together with the Wii console to allow you to get a detailed analysis of your physical condition by analysing your BMI (Body Mass Index), and centre of gravity. After you have checked your BMI, you can do a simple balance test, and be assigned your Wii Fit Age. Now you are ready to trial any of the four categories.
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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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.”
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.
SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced two titles from the SEGA Genesis™ library, Puyo Puyo 2 and POWERBALL will soon be available for download on the Wii™ Shop Channel this …
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2008 – Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), an interactive entertainment company, today announced that it received a letter from Infogrames Entertainment S.A. (IESA), Atari, Inc.’s majority shareholder, …
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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.
SHOOT FOR THE STARS WITH KIRBY ON VIRTUAL CONSOLE
Join Kirby in his first 3D adventure propelling him out of Dream Land and to the stars! …
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Australia, 7 March, 2008 – Available 24 April 2008, Mario Kart™ Wii brings the iconic Mario Kart franchise onto Wii™ for the very first time. With a host of features including the Wii Wheel™, classic and new race tracks, never-before seen Mario Kart characters, new vehicles, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and even a new Wii channel – the Mario Kart Channel – Mario Kart Wii is a must have for every Wii owner.
To make it one of the most accessible Mario Kart games to date, Mario Kart Wii comes bundled with a new accessory – the Wii Wheel. The intuitive Wii Wheel makes it simple for everyone to pick up and play Mario Kart Wii, no matter what your previous gaming experience may be. For those that like a challenge, Mario Kart Wii supports four additional control options; Wii Remote turned sideways, Wii Remote and Nunchuk combination, Classic Controller and the Nintendo GameCube® Controller, so there is a control method that fits everyone’s experience and style.
Come one, come all to a Guitar Hero III jam session for the record books. In celebration of the release of the inaugural Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition 2008 on March 11th, Guinness World Records will sponsor a record-setting Guitar Hero event in New York City that will witness the world’s #1 Guitar Hero player establish the record for Single Player High Score. Chris Chike, aka “iamchris4life,” will mesmerize crowds with his flying fingers as he attempts to establish a mind-blowing new high score. Other Guinness World Records that will be attempted include: Six Person Team High Score and Longest Multi-Player Marathon. Also on hand for the record-breaking display and interviews will be Guitar Hero creator, Kai Huang and members of the popular gaming clan, the Frag Dolls. This event is open to the public and if anyone would like the opportunity to challenge Chris Chike for the single player high score, please RSVP by 1:00pm on March 11th. Space is limited and entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
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