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.
6 March 2008 – Activision proudly reveals the World exclusive first play of LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures only at Play.com Live. Be one of the first people in the world to play as the intrepid archaeologist!
Spanning all three classic movies, will you be able to guide LEGO Indy through the lost temple, or will you be squashed flat under the giant LEGO boulder? Pit your wits against snakes, spiders, and spear-chucking tribesmen, exclusively on the Activision stand. Be sure to pick up a secret treasureTV and a copy of the LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures video game – on sale June 6th on all consoles! hunting LEGO Indy postcard and keep your eyes peeled for the giant X hidden somewhere at Play.com Live. If you spot it, you could stand a chance of winning a brand new Xbox 360 console, 32″ HD ready LCD
12 New Titles to Launch in PAL Territories Through 2009
Thursday, 6th March, 2008 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced a partnership with Codemasters®, a leading publisher of award-winning interactive entertainment software, to distribute a number of new titles to PAL territories.
The partnership will predominantly focus on titles for Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ including: Nanostray 2, Toy Shop, Cake Mania 2 and Nancy Drew: The Mystery of the Clue Bender Society for Nintendo DS, and Wild Earth: African Safari, Our House and Cake Mania for Wii along with several unannounced games for both platforms. Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system is also included as part of the deal.
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.
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.
Amsterdam, 5 March 2008 – Today, Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, announced the launch of a web based prototype to the Red Bull BC One DS game.The game takes the player to the international Red Bull BC One breakdance tournament that challenges B-boys and B-girls alike. Players control their break dancer by solving puzzles under strict time limits. Puzzles consist of drawing geometrical shapes, which will get more complex as the game progresses. A steady
hand and speed are required to set a high score that is worth bragging about. The game features fresh and stylish graphics with urban music as well as tense puzzle rounds alternating with a variety of minigames. Red Bull BC One is currently being
developed for Nintendo DS by Smackdown.
With adored icons and fun game play, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games has shot to the top of the sales charts and is clearly resonating with the growing audience of casual gamers that want an engaging and accessible gaming experience. The market for entertaining games that everyone can enjoy is growing faster than any other segment in the industry, thanks in part to the explosive popularity of Wii and Nintendo DS. A key element of our growth strategy at Sega is to develop and publish games that appeal to this expanding market.”“(Will Mario and Sonic team up again?) There’s no concrete answer to that at this time. Obviously the first one has done fantastically well. The game is based on the Olympics and that’s still a good four months away, so this game is going to be out there and selling for a long, long time yet. I think we’ll take a look at it after that.”“(What’s next for Sega and Nintendo?) “We still have this great relationship and if anything, it’s been solidified and cemented by the success of Mario & Sonic. For both parties it reaffirms what we’ve been talking about for years, which is that collaboration would be a great, great thing. So we want to see how [the game] does throughout the rest of the year and through the Olympics timeframe in the summer. We really want it to be one of the biggest selling games of 2008.”
I actually kind of enjoy this game, it is not that bad, but 5 million copies! Wow, way to go Sega/Nintendo. Could we be seeing some more of the Sonic and Mario duo later on?
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Karlsruhe, 5th February 2008 – “Dream Pinball 3D” will be a cutting-edge pinball simulation for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ making the best use of available technologies to elevate pinball simulations to the next level. Featuring six distinctive tables, “Dream Pinball 3D” draws on the latest hardware features to provide visuals that easily surpass previous pinball titles. The tables themselves feature a wide range of designs and themes, each one complete with multiple areas, secrets, an array of special effects and spectacular three-way multiball.
“Dream Pinball 3D” also excels in the gameplay stakes, with real-world physics determining the game’s ball dynamics. In a unique spin, balls can be made from six different materials including marble, oak, ivory and gold – each with their own distinct ballistic properties. With a multiplayer mode allowing up to four players to compete for points, “Dream Pinball 3D” is set to become the definitive pinball simulation when released in Europe for Wii and Nintendo DS at the end of April 2008.
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.”
New York, NY – March 4, 2008 – Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Bully: Scholarship Edition for the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft is now available at North American retail stores for the suggested retail price of $49.99. Bully: Scholarship Edition will be available in Europe on March 7.
“With all the love and care that we put into Bully, we are excited that two new audiences can experience this game,” said Sam Houser, President and co-founder of Rockstar Games. “It’s really difficult to make a compelling comedy-action game about anything, let alone about the experiences of being at high school, and we think we achieved something unique with Bully. I hope people new to the game love it as much as we do.”
2K Sports announced today the third annual Major League Baseball® 2K8 Video Game Tour, a mobile interactive entertainment experience created to highlight the exciting convergence of video games, music and sports. East Coast and West Coast tours will take place simultaneously and make stops at more than 20 markets and 40 events across the country. The Major League Baseball 2K8 Video Game Tour will dispatch six 2K Sports branded mobile entertainment trucks armed with video game stations of the hottest 2K Sports titles so consumers can try before they buy. Gamers can participate in the open play stations or compete in the Major League Baseball 2K8 Home Run Derby to win exclusive prizes from 2K Sports and Major League Baseball®.
Sirius Satellite Radio DJ and emcee, Statik Selektah, will be featured on the West Coast leg of the tour while Boston-based celebrity DJ, Eskillz, will spin on the East Coast, as fans will be treated to a variety of hot tracks and remixes from all of the best 2K Sports in-game soundtracks. Complimentary music cards and game demo discs will be given away at all tour stops. As the ultimate mobile interactive experience for baseball fans of all ages, the Major League Baseball 2K8 Video Game Tour will make stops in over 20 college campuses, Major League Baseball Spring Training™ baseball games, and at designated Best Buy parking lots across the country. All participants will receive $5 discount coupons for Major League Baseball 2K8 to redeem at Best Buy.
4th March 2008, LONDON. Disney Interactive Studios today announced that selected titles within its range of handheld products entitled ‘Disney on the Go’ will move to a special promotion this April in the UK.
This is a welcome return of a popular promotion after the successful launch of Disney on the Go and a similar retail promotion in summer 2007.
Disney on the Go encompasses top quality handheld games from Disney Interactive Studios including Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Pirates of the Caribbean and Spectrobes.
Join the Ninja Revolution as the legendary Naruto anime franchise makes its long awaited European debut on Wii in Naruto Clash of Ninja Revolution European Version on March 28th. Featuring the very best of Naruto, this brand new game combines the latest characters, environments and storylines with the next generation technology of the Wii, resulting in a fast and furious fighting game guaranteed to bring out the Ninja in you.
Set in and around the mystical village of Hidden Leaf, Naruto Clash of Ninja Revolution European Version takes key elements from the recently aired Chunin Exam storyline and gives players the chance to play as their favourite characters to become the greatest ninja that ever lived. With four key modes of gameplay – Mission, Single Player, Multi Player and Mini Games – players are continually confronted with numerous, testing challenges to improve their combat skills and effectively use their Chakra energy. Learning the basics is easy, but only through dedication and commitment will players master the art of being a true ninja.
The Resident Evil series, which has sold over 34.5 million units globally (as of February 29, 2008), is one of Capcom’s most critically acclaimed and beloved franchises. As a testament to Resident Evil’s longevity and success, the series remains as innovative and original today as when the first title shipped in 1996.
”Resident Evil:The Umbrella Chronicles” is a gun shooting game which features a variety of characters from past Resident Evil titles, and fleshes out key storyline elements of the series. This title takes advantage of the Wii’s unique remote control-styled controller, the “Wii Remote” and “Nunchuk”, and when these two components are combined with the special Wii controller, the “Wii Zapper”, it turns into an even more engrossing and exciting experience.
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to the American Film Institute, he’s the greatest action-adventure hero of all time – and his unforgettable exploits can be relished by fans old and new as never before when all three INDIANA JONES movies debut as individual Special Edition DVDs and in an all-new box set on May 13.
Released by Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Entertainment, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Special Edition DVDs boast all-new, exclusive bonus features that dig deeper into the making of these cinematic milestones than ever before. All three were originally restored and remastered in 2003. Created with fans of all ages in mind, the bonus features provide never-before-seen explorations of the making of these classic movies and showcase the characters, action and extraordinary visual effects that have made the movies indelible cinematic treasures.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (March 3, 2008) – Step onto your Wii Balance Board™ or grab your Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ and hit the fresh powder as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced We Ski™, an exciting skiing game for Wii™. Now up to four skiers can experience the sweetest mountain runs in the comfort of their homes as We Ski’s highly responsive and intuitive controls take them down the slopes like never before. We Ski will slalom into stores in Spring 2008.
“We are thrilled to be the first publisher to offer a realistic and enjoyable skiing experience that can also support the new Wii Balance Board,” said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “NAMCO BANDAI is working to entertain both casual gamers and hardcore enthusiasts with a recreation of a beloved sport and pastime.”
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