Innovative music mixing game for Nintendo DS™ ships to retail
Hermosa Beach, Calif. – November 10, 2009 – Deep Silver Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment software and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media, and the French developer Game Life, today announced the release of “DJ Star” for Nintendo DS™. “DJ Star” lets music lovers imitate their idols and realize their dreams of becoming DJ stars themselves.
In the game’s career mode, players start out by performing at small private parties and work their way up, gaining recognition and finally becoming the world’s best disc jockey. The artist travels from one gig to the next in super-clubs throughout the world, including New York, Miami, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin and London. Players get to scratch in real time using the Nintendo DS Touch Screen. The innovative title includes several genuine DJ features and 40 well-known songs from the genres of electro, R&B, and more, as well as numerous mini-games.
Players Will Cultivate Crops, Befriend Wild Animals, Teach Them Tricks,
And More!Burlingame, Calif., November 10, 2009 – Natsume, a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade for the Nintendo Wii has shipped to
retail. The game is priced at an MSRP of $49.99, and is rated E for
Everyone by the ESRB.“Harvest Moon: Animal Parade delivers the ultimate in farming fun! It
features entertaining new characters, a huge variety of fun pets, and
exciting new activities, ” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of
Natsume. “Anyone looking for a family-friendly Wi title this fall
should make sure that Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is at the top of
their list.”There’s trouble in the once-prosperous village of Harmonica Town! Crops
aren’t growing, the wind isn’t blowing, and the five elemental bells
are missing. Only the power of the Harvest King can revive the land,
but he’s nowhere to be found. It’s up to the player to find the five
bells, awaken the Harvest King, and save the town!
Game Ships to Retail!
Burlingame, Calif., November 10, 2009 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide
developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced
today that Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands for the Nintendo DS has
shipped to retail! It is available at an MSRP of $29.99, and is rated
E for Everyone by the ESRB.In Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands, players rejoin all of the beloved
characters from Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness, and meet some new
faces as well! Years ago, a powerful earthquake struck the Sunshine
Islands chain, and most of the islands sank forever…or did they?
It’s up to the player to find the magical Sun Stones and raise the
sunken islands. As they do, they’ll meet new characters, harvest new
crops, and befriend animals such as ducks, monkeys, and badgers.
Players will grow their farm, care for animals, mine, fish, and
compete in festivals in their quest to restore the Sunshine Islands to
their former glory. With a little luck, they may even find true love
and start a family along the way.“Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands is here just in time for the holidays!
You get to meet some great new characters, train your pets in fun
minigames, and grow a huge variety of crops. It’s a fantastic Harvest
Moon experience!” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume.
“This is a great game for players of all ages, whether they’re loyal
fans or brand new Harvest Moon players!”
SAN FRANCISCO — November 8, 2009 — Today Ubisoft® announces that Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage is now available in stores across North America. Developed by Ubisoft Montréal in collaboration with Olympic Gold Medalist, Shaun White, the game is available exclusively for the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo.
Focused on intense competition that captures Shaun’s riding style, personality and spirit, Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage allows players to feel the thrill of the ride and experience the life of a professional snowboarder participating in the highest levels of competitions around the world.
Nov. 9, 2009
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Load Up on Excitebike Action, Musical Plankton and More
Rev up your engines for a huge week at the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop, starting with the launch of a pulse-pounding revamp for the WiiWare™ service, Excitebike™: World Rally. For the Nintendo DSiWare service, you’ll find five new titles in the mesmerizing Electroplankton™ series – available at just 200 Nintendo DSi Points™ apiece – plus the irresistible multiplayer mayhem of Bomberman Blitz. With two new classic Virtual Console™ offerings to sweeten the selection, there’s truly something for everyone to download and enjoy.
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Newest Entry in Renowned Video Game Series Features Historic Team-Up for Timeless Duo
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– It was among the most heinous incidents in video game history: …
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Cambridge, Mass. – Nov. 6, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of tracks from The White Stripes and singles from The Damned and Kasabian will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and Wii™. Tracks from No Doubt and Dropkick Murphys will be available for download next week for Rock Band Unplugged on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — NOVEMBER 5, 2009 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced Shin Megami Tensei®: Strange Journey™, a first-person science fiction RPG for Nintendo DS™. A startlingly …
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Redmond, WA (November 4, 2009) – VALCON GAMES today announced that it is the North American publisher and distributor for EASY PIANO. Created by the production company Game Life, Easy Piano is a new innovative piano music game for the Nintendo DS™ system that lets players enjoy a realistic piano experience, thanks to a 13‐note, full‐octave external keyboard peripheral that exponentially amps up the fun. With Easy Piano, players can learn how to play the piano, or simply play a quick game where the Easy Piano display prompts you to hit certain keys, similar to other popular music games currently on the market that also have external peripherals. This product will be available in North America in early 2010.
“No matter what age, Easy Piano makes playing and learning the piano a wildly fun experience, and Valcon Games is excited to bring it to the North American market.” said Glenn Halseth, CEO of Valcon Games. ”We truly believe in this exceptionally fun product, and once players get their fingers on the keyboard they will understand why.”
Fulfill Your Soccer Dreams with Soccer Icons Pelé and Mia Hamm
SAN FRANCISCO – November 3, 2009 – Today Ubisoft® announced Academy of Champions(TM): Soccer for the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo has shipped to store shelves. Featuring legendary sports icons Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm, the game will deliver an engaging, interactive experience for kids and their families with easy pickup-and-play controls and entertaining head-to-head multiplayer matches. Academy of Champions is rated “E” for Everyone and has an MSRP of $29.99.
About the Game:
In Academy of Champions: Soccer, players improve their skills, recruit new team members and build the best possible squad to defeat their rival Academy and win the champion cup. Compatible with the Wii Balance Board(TM) and Wii MotionPlus(TM) accessories, young soccer fans and their friends and family will enjoy playing together in a humorous, interactive universe that features over-the-top gameplay, entertaining fantastical environments, and innovative challenges. Game features include:
Full 3D Open World, Action-Adventure Game Ships to Retail Store Shelves
SAN FRANCISCO – November 3, 2009 – Today Ubisoft® announced that C.O.P. The Recruit, an open world action-adventure game specifically designed for the Nintendo DS(TM) system, has shipped to store shelves. Rated “T” for Teen, C.O.P. The Recruit will be available at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29.99.
“C.O.P. The Recruit gives DS fans the opportunity to fight crime and protect New York City in an impressive, fully rendered 3D open world,” said Adam Novickas, director of marketing for Ubisoft. “With its awesome graphics and action-packed gameplay, we’re confident that gamers will share in our enthusiasm for this one-of-a-kind title.”
The New Comedy-Adventure Has the Rabbids Plotting to the Moon or Bust!
SAN FRANCISCO – November 2, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced the comedy-adventure Rabbids Go Home(TM) is available on store shelves for the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo and the Nintendo DS(TM) and Nintendo DSi(TM) video game system.
Featuring a new wacky storyline, diverse gameplay, and intuitive controls, Rabbids Go Home has the zany Rabbids wreaking havoc on the Humans in pursuit of their quest to make it home…to the moon. The DS and DSi version will feature a different gameplay experience where players will solve a variety of puzzles and brain teasers in an effort to collect as much stuff as they can to build a giant pile all the way to the moon. Rabbids Go Home for the Wii is rated “E10+” and has an MSRP of $49.99. Rabbids Go Home for the DS and DSi is rated “E” and has an MSRP of $29.99.
Nov. 2, 2009
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This Week’s Downloadable Lineup Truly Sparkles
Why just take photos with your Nintendo DSi™ system when you can have access to a virtual photo booth? Sparkle Snapshots™, a new Nintendo DSiWare™application, lets you customize pictures with fun extras like fancy frames and stamps. On the other hand, if you’re more of a fan of Nordic pillaging and/or dragons, you’re going to want to check out this week’s Nintendo DSiWare offerings of both Viking Invasion and Battle of Giants: Dragons – Bronze Edition.
Three fun WiiWare™ games are added to the ever-growing library, including Carnival King, which turns your TV into a carnival midway. And the Virtual Console™delivers its usual quality classics, including Fighting Street®, a port of the original arcade version of STREET FIGHTER.
Style Savvy Lets Players Run a Clothing Boutique and Style Customers with Creativity and Flair
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo’s new Style Savvy™ video game puts you in the role of the manager of a chic clothing boutique. Your customers look to you to help find cool outfits that match their style while staying within their budget. The game, which launches today exclusively for the portable Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems, blends elements of fashion smarts and business know-how with the fun of finding ways to help people look their best.
“Style Savvy inspires players to help customers express their style and creativity, all while managing a store, including budget and inventory,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The game includes more than 10,000 clothing items, shoes and accessories, which invite endless creative possibilities.”
Cambridge, Mass. – Oct. 30, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of tracks from Nirvana, a four pack of tracks from Foo Fighters and a single from Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store and the LEGO Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and Wii™. Tracks from Bullet for My Valentine and System of a Down will be available for download next week for Rock Band Unplugged on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii
Nirvana released their debut album, Bleach, in 1989 on Sub Pop Records, and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this platinum-selling album, Sub Pop will release a special edition of the album, featuring a complete and previously unreleased live concert recorded in 1990 in Portland, Oregon. The anniversary edition of Bleach will be released the same day and date as “Nirvana Bleach Pack,” which includes “About a Girl,” “Blew” and “School.”
IRVINE, CA – OCTOBER 29, 2009 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that 101-in-1 Party Megamix™, a collection of one hundred and one family-friendly, addictive games all set in a variety of themes, is now available for Wii™ in stores and online across North America just in time for the holiday season. Kids and adults who are racing fans, sports nuts, old school arcade gamers, action addicts, casual gamers, and fans of brain-teasing puzzles will find favorites to play solo or together in 101-in-1 Party Megamix!
Friends and family members will have boundless fun mastering games in three different modes: TV Guide, Zapping, and Marathon. Featuring eight differently-themed channels, TV Guide mode challenges players to beat high scores to unlock more games and earn bonus prizes to decorate their player profiles with. Zapping mode provides instant access to any currently unlocked game. Up to four players can join the party in Marathon mode where everyone plays five randomly selected games in a row and competes for the highest score! Players can take on the one hundred and one challenges alone to access every last game, or make it a family competition, and see who can unlock the most games. Up to four profiles can be saved per console so each player’s individual progress is maintained.
SAN FRANCISCO — October 29, 2009 — Today Ubisoft announces that Monster 4×4 Stunt Racer, is now available in stores across North America. Gamers of all ages will enjoy new sets of wheels, high-speed trucks and outrageous stunts. This is the second installment to the second highest selling driving game, Monster 4×4 World Circuit. Monster 4×4 Stunt Racer is available for the Nintendo Wii system, is rated “E” for Everyone and available for an MSRP of $29.99 with the wheel or $19.99 without the wheel.
Monster 4×4 Stunt Racer will offer gamers completely new experiences to driving by providing over 50 different challenges, brand new vehicles and tracks, vehicle customization, an exclusive wall-riding feature and offers a “party-play” mode four players split-screen and online. Some of the modes in these challenges include a combat option where you can launch bombs and missles causing your challenger(s) to take flight, and a stunt option where you can multiply maneuvers and tricks to increase your score.
World Wide Adventure Takes Flight Today Exclusively on Nintendo DS™
Glendale, CA – October 27, 2009 – Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, and Tecmo, in conjunction with Matrix Software and Red Entertainment, announced today that Nostalgia is now available nationwide for the Nintendo DS. Nostalgia is rated Everyone 10+ and is available for $29.99.
From the makers of Final Fantasy III and IV on the Nintendo DS, Nostalgia immerses gamers into a world set in an alternate 19th century filled with fast paced RPG gameplay, airship battles, treasure hunts, and action-packed dungeon combat. Nostalgia puts players in control of Eddie, the son of a legendary English adventurer, and an unlikely cast of heroes who set off on a journey that will take them around the globe. Players will embark on a series of dangerous quests that will take them through the air and over oceans to visit a variety of renowned cities including Tokyo, London, St. Petersburg, Rio Di Janeiro, New York and Cairo. Nostalgia’s unique air ship battles and exploration of the skies over an expansive world map brings a new dimension to traditional role-playing games, further adding to the established party-based battles which take place in dungeons throughout the game.
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