MARIO & LUIGI: BOWSER’S INSIDE STORY FOR NINTENDO DS IS TRULY AN INTERNAL AFFAIR
New Hand-Held Adventure Sends Mario & Luigi Inside the Body of Beloved Nintendo Villain
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Fremont, Calif., (September, 2009) – Penguin United has announced that it has launched its new ElectroFlow Induction Charger for Nintendo® Wii™. The ElectroFlow Charger, which is compatible with Wii Motion Plus, uses Li-Ion batteries and induction technology to charge up to 2 Wii remotes through remote jackets.
Typically, older generation chargers won’t work unless the silicon jacket is removed and none of the older versions are Wii Motion Plus compatible. The ElectroFlow Charger offers a solution for both of these issues.
To celebrate the release of Guitar Hero® 5, the latest entry in the phenomenally successful music game franchise, British pop sensation Pixie Lott today launched the UK leg of the European ‘jump in, jump out’ Guinness World Records recognised attempt for the largest number of participants to play in a single Guitar Hero session over a 24-hour period.
Activision Publishing, Inc. today announced details on its forthcoming Bakugan: Battle Brawlers Roll Across America Tour. This nationwide tour will give fans the chance to be amongst the first to play the Bakugan Battle Brawlers video game on Nintendo DS™ and Wii™.
Consisting of a decked-out 42-foot Bakugan interactive trailer pulled by a one-ton Bakugan-themed truck, there will be no missing the Roll Across America tour as it travels over 4,500 miles, stopping at GameStop stores all over the nation. Even fans that can’t make it to the tour can still join in on the fun by visiting www.bakugan-videogame.com every day to see photos and live feeds from every stop.
Milton Keynes, 10th September 2009. 505 Games have today unveiled their plans to publish a Nintendo DSi™ exclusive title in Europe. Along with this, 505 Games will also launch a Nintendo DS™ title which delivers Nintendo DSi compatible content. Both games will be available at retail in time for the Christmas sales period.
“The new Nintendo DSi functionality provides a fantastic opportunity to deliver exclusive content to the consumer.” Commented Tim Woodley, Head of global brand. “Being one of the first publishers in Europe to bring a title to market exclusively on the Nintendo DSi is a fantastic way for 505 Games to get ahead of the game.”
Hair Salon, developed by Sonic Powered will be 505’s first title to be released exclusively on the Nintendo DSi. It makes full use of the Nintendo DSi camera function and is the perfect game for girls of all ages who are interested in the world of hair and make-up. By using the built in camera you can take photos of yourself or friends and create brand new looks and styles. You can even become a character in the game! Hair Salon is also the first game to use Automatic Face Recognition – position your face correctly and the game will automatically take your picture ensuring the perfect shot every time.
San Mateo, Calif. – Sept 9, 2009 – Hudson Entertainment invites gamers to explore a world filled with mystic beauty and interaction in Rooms: The Main Building. Published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, Rooms: The Main Building will take Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ players on an epic journey in 2010. In the game, an invitation arrives at the character’s doorstep and unknowingly diverts them to an alternate world where players use extraordinary items and devices to navigate through a variety of rooms and buildings. To enter the next room, players must carefully shift rooms around in a manner similar to slide puzzles.
“With the diverse gameplay offered in this unique title, Rooms: The Main Building is the start of another new category for Hudson,” said Mike Pepe, director of marketing of Hudson Entertainment. “As a new type of game, Rooms: The Main Building will transport players of all ages to a beautifully designed world filled with adventure and mystery.”
Milton Keynes, 9th September – 505 Games today announced that for the very first time everyone’s favourite celebrity chef will return to the kitchen in time for the festive season, bringing three new game modes with her.
For the first time ever Mama will be filling Christmas stockings with her fabulous brand of culinary creations as Cooking Mama 3 hits stores from 13th November. Fans of the world famous kitchen antics will be able to get their hands on the next chapter in Mama’s recipe book earlier than ever and take delight in cooking up a storm exclusively on the Nintendo DS™ while the rest of the family slave over Christmas lunch!
Release Date: 1Q 2010 Genre: Sports Platform: WiiWare Developer: EnjoyUp Games Publisher: EnjoyUp Games
¡The ultimate Soccer comes back to Wii!
EnjoyUp Soccer is a funny soccer game that allows …
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A unique partnership between Nintendo and acclaimed designer Charlotte Ronson is putting an interactive twist on this year’s Fashion Week festivities in New York. To celebrate the upcoming launch of …
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New York – September 8, 2009 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized video game publishers, announced today plans to release the newest installment of the number one youth football video game franchise this October with Backyard Football ’10. For the first time ever, this must have title will be on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and has earned Microsoft’s “Family Friendly” status, which requires the game to pass a strict set of criteria based on rating, ease of play and audience appeal. Backyard Football ’10, which also returns to Wii™ and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, features new co-op play for exciting 2 vs 2 action and is packed with a roster full of NFL superstars featured as animated middle-schoolers in the game.
Backyard Football ’10, featuring NFL players as kids, combines realistic NFL plays and strategies with wild arcade style power moves and comical scenarios so gamers of all ages can learn the fundamentals of football while having fun. Multiple levels make it easy enough for beginners, yet challenging enough for even die-hard football fans.
First-of-its-kind Music Video Game Capturing The Beatles’ Extraordinary Music, Career and Legacy Available 9/9/09 in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Other Territories
New York – September 8, 2009 – Apple Corps, Ltd., MTV Games and Harmonix, the world’s leading developer of music-based games and a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced The Beatles™: Rock Band™ will be available tomorrow in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories. Released simultaneously with the digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue, the music-based video game will offer players an unprecedented, experiential progression through the music and artistry of The Beatles and be available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ console from Nintendo.
As of right now this announcement is just for Europe, but I am sure NA will be getting this announcement very shortly.
You’ve slaughtered and captured monsters, gathered together for life-threatening missions and ventured in perilous grounds but do you have what it takes to forge the perfect Monster Hunter’s weapon? Prove it!
To celebrate its ever growing Community, Capcom has two challenges for all Monster Hunters:
1. FORGE THE WEAPON: design a new weapon for Monster Hunter Tri (PAL region). The weapon must belong to one of the official categories (Great Sword, Sword & Shield, Hammer, Lance, Switch Axe, Long Sword, Bowgun – Light, Medium, Heavy).
THQ Inc. today announced the launch of its World of Zoo video game Web site, www.worldofzoo.com, which includes a trial application of the company’s state-of-the-art downloadable Animal Creator tool that …
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Cambridge, Mass. – Sept. 4, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that two three-packs of songs from bands appearing at the Penny Arcade Expo this weekend will be available for download in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content next week for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™. The packs feature Jonathan Coulton, MC Frontalot, Paul & Storm and Freezepop.
SAN FRANCISCO – September 3, 2009 – Ubisoft today announced that it will be releasing an all new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(TM) adventure game in honor of the 25th anniversary of the brand. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Arcade Attack, developed exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM) system, has an original storyline and is a side-scrolling beat-’em-up game. It is a tribute to the original coin-op classics that made the Turtles into video game legends. The game pits the four Ninja Turtle brothers against their old nemesis, Shredder, and his many villainous henchmen.
“The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 25th anniversary ‘shell-ebration’ is quickly turning into a Turtle fan’s dream, especially if they love video games,” said Gary Richardson, CEO of Mirage Studios. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Arcade Attack will absolutely thrill the old school Turtle fan, especially the ones that recall putting in countless hours at the arcade, as well as the newer fan who loves ninja action.”
Event: NINTENDO WORLD STORE EXCLUSIVE RELEASE PARTY FOR MURAMASA: THE DEMON BLADE
Who: Ignition Entertainment is partnering with the Nintendo World Store in New York City, to host the must-attend exclusive release party for one of 2009’s most anticipated video games – MURAMASA: THE DEMON BLADE.
What: Open to the public, the Nintendo World Store located at 10 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City will have its interior completely redesigned to look like feudal Japan in celebration of the release of Muramasa: The Demon Blade exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. The first 100 customers to buy Muramasa will receive limited edition t-shirts, tattoos, collectable postcards and a scroll with original artwork from the game.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – September 2nd, 2009 – Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. today announced Storybook Workshop for the Wii, an exciting new initiative in their family-friendly games catalogue to reach pre-school children. Scheduled to be released this fall in North America, Storybook Workshop immerses kids and their parents in 16 classic children’s fairy tales and fables and many other exciting features. Through the use of the included USB microphone, you can read along, record and play back readings of your favorite stories, including the most beloved tales from Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Aesop and around the world. Storybook Workshop’s unique microphone functionality will even magically change your voice to sound like the characters in the stories, including fairies, giants and robots! Continue the fun with your children in a lively sing-along room where nursery rhymes come to life right in front your children’s eyes, and watch as they learn rhythm, language, numbers and shapes in the exciting Play & Learn mode. Your kids can track their progress by using a virtual sticker pad, which will get pre-schoolers excited and motivated to continue to read and complete the stories.
In addition to all the wonderful reading attractions with Storybook Workshop, kids are able to create memories and tap into their creativity simply by using the sound of their voice and “painting” colorful masterpieces that they are able to display on their own personal virtual easel. With all this and more, Storybook Workshop will transform family story time into a wonderfully memorable, fun and enriching experience with your pre-schooler.
Time is running out to get free downloadable games and applications for your Nintendo DSi™ system. Anyone who buys a Nintendo DSi system and connects it to the Nintendo DSi Shop by 12 p.m. Pacific time on Oct. 5, 2009, will automatically receive 1,000 Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be redeemed for a variety of games and applications.
Users can purchase additional Nintendo DSi Points in the Nintendo DSi Shop in increments of 1,000 for $10 or via a Nintendo Points Card™ sold at retail locations in increments of 2,000 at a suggested retail price of $19.99.
Nintendo DSi Points do not expire. Nintendo DSi owners who have already received their 1,000 points can hold onto them for as long as they wish. Software in the Nintendo DSi Shop is available at four price points: free, 200 points, 500 points and 800+ points.
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