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TalkBack / EA Admits To Focusing Development On The Wrong Console
« on: July 27, 2007, 01:14:07 PM »
EA says it was "on the wrong horse" when it came to next generation game development, promises development of new IPs to promote growth.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14107

 Yesterday at its quarterly investor's meeting, EA's CEO John Riccitiello told investors that 2007 was the toughest fiscal year ever for the company.    


“[The last transition] was tough because we typically have two to three platforms and a five year period… One of the biggest challenges, of course, was that not a lot of people anticipated the success of Nintendo that they’ve shown with their wand controller and their Wii. That got ahead of us a little more than our expectations." He said.    


“Our stock hasn’t moved as much as we’d like," Riccitiello told a concerned investor during the Q&A session of the meeting. He also promised that EA would allocate more resources to developing Wii games, admitting that the company had been "on the wrong horse" during the console transition, having concentrated on PS3 and 360 instead, saying that the PS3 was the focus of game development in the last fiscal year, a console on which EA had seven titles.    


He then optimistically told investors that EA had the second-largest market share on Wii as of March with 19 percent, thanks mainly to Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf. He then pointed out EA’s push to create new IP. He said that there is a “strong investment in [new] intellectual property", with games such as Army of Two, Rock Band, Crysis, a Stephen Spielberg Wii game and Playground. He told them that this change in company strategy, in conjunction with a company-wide reorganization would help jump start EA's financial growth and also promised them that it would make the company, and its investors money.    


EA's stock closed at $50.65 that day, down 1.96 percent.


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TalkBack / Quest Engine Announces New Website Dedicated To Wii Owners
« on: July 27, 2007, 11:05:38 AM »
WiiPicross.com to offer logic based puzzle games to all Wii owners who take their Wii online.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14106

 WWW.WIIPICROSS.COM BRINGS FREE PICROSS GAMES TO THE NINTENDO WII AND PC    


Wii owners and web surfers around the world are invited to play, design and share picross-style logic puzzles for free at www.wiipicross.com.  These very accessible logic puzzles, pre-dating Sudoku but sharing its addictive mental challenge, are rewarding for people of all ages, in particular because of their unique picture solutions. In addition to supporting all major web browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer, Wiipicross.com is the only picross puzzle game specially optimized for the Nintendo Wii Opera Browser.    


Wiipicross.com offers a daily Puzzle of the Day, a how-to-play guide, 16 exclusive feature puzzles designed to build your puzzling skills from scratch, as well as custom made Link Puzzles and a constantly growing library of user created puzzles.  Anyone with a web browser can design, play and share their own puzzles for free at www.wiipicross.com.    


A fully featured online puzzle editor enables anyone to make their own personal doodle into a challenging logic puzzle.  With either a Wii Remote or a computer mouse, designers can test and edit their puzzles until they're just right.  After submitting their puzzle, they can challenge their friends to play it, or they may see it featured as the Puzzle of the Day.  Wiipicross.com also provides friendly user forums for sharing puzzle designs and puzzle solving tips.    


About Wiipicross.com:  Wiipicross.com is a product of Quest Engine Incorporated, an independent developer of video games designed for all ages.


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TalkBack / RE: Nintendo Fifth Largest Company in Japan
« on: July 26, 2007, 05:13:23 PM »

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Official Endless Ocean (aka Forever Blue) thread
« on: July 25, 2007, 06:09:35 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by: couchmonkey
I was also thinking Pilotwings when you said it, because PILOTWINGS is the ORIGINAL sandbox game!  Grand Theft Auto just steals all the credit.


Pilot Wings isnt a sandbox game.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Free Online!
« on: July 23, 2007, 07:47:34 PM »
lets keep the discussions logical and factual, not anecdotal.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Free Online!
« on: July 23, 2007, 04:20:08 AM »
Battle.net got raped by cheaters and hackers and well, Sony's service is subpar in its content offerings compared to the likes of XBL and Nintendo's service

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Was anyone else disappointed by E3 this year?
« on: July 22, 2007, 06:03:06 PM »
more like a few trolls are harassing the innocent civilians ::grabs shotgun::

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Was anyone else disappointed by E3 this year?
« on: July 22, 2007, 05:58:55 PM »
good god, so much trolling here

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Podcast Discussion / RE: Radio Trivia Results for 07/20/2007
« on: July 21, 2007, 11:58:26 AM »
I had some good fun, though my ears are STILL bleeding because of that Virtual Boy music....

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TalkBack / PREVIEWS: Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day
« on: July 18, 2007, 01:08:52 PM »
Nintendo brings observation training stateside.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/previewArt.cfm?artid=14062

 At the E3 Business and Media Summit in California this month, Nintendo revealed it was adding yet another game to the Touch Generations lineup here in the US. Known as Miru Chikara wo Jissen de Kitaeru: DS Mejikara Training (Observation Training) in Japan, Nintendo of America has renamed the title, calling it Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day.    


The premise of Flash Focus is quite simple, the game utilizes the same concept as Brain Training in that it uses a battery of routine exercises to maintain and even enhance the accuracy of your hand-eye coordination and visual acuity. This game, jointly developed with Namco Bandai, will be home to a number of tests that range in difficulty. A playable demo was available at E3 which featured two playable modes, Quick Play, and Training. In the final game two more modes will be available, Daily Training and Download play.    


Going through the Quick Play mode reveals a test called Eye Age Check, a test not unlike what you'd expect to see when staring into some complex armature at your optometrist's. The exercise involves a series of symbols that test eye movement, testing your ability to shift focus from one thing to another on the fly. The letter C appears on both the bottom and top screens three times in an increasingly rapid pace, rotated in random directions. It's up to the player to spot each C before it disappears and then enter the short sequence via an easy-to-understand on-screen display. There are only a few letters, so a good memory really isn't needed for this exercise. You just have to keep track of the two screens, mentally documenting each time the C shows up. The game then calculates your "eye age" based on an ideal age of 20, and gives you the good (or bad) news via a pixelated character.    


The Training mode of the E3 demo gave players a taste of the first of many sports based  tests within the game: Baseball. In this exercise, a pitcher throws a ball at an on screen target and the player is asked to simply tap said target at the right moment. It looks to be a bit tricky as it requires not only visual acuity (ability to follow objects and judge their distance), but hand-eye coordination as well. The more accurate you are, the more points you get. Hit it at the right time and the game rewards you with a Home Run.    


The retail version of the game will include a more diversified set of different mini games, including counting, tapping blocks and numbers as they appear, as well as a test that requires the player to read a number and then quickly enter it via a keypad after it disappears. There are also a few other sports-themed tests to help you practice your hand-eye-coordination, such as a sparring trainer, ping pong, basketball, volleyball, soccer and American football.    


Flash Focus takes after other Touch Generation games with audio and visuals, having a very minimalist appearance. The game is set to ship to retail outlets in the US on October 15th of this year.


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TalkBack / Gamestop To Host Pokemon Battle Revolution Tournaments Nation
« on: July 18, 2007, 11:02:26 AM »
Videogame retail giant gives Pokemon masters a chance to strut their stuff nationwide.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14061

 GameStop to Host Pokemon Gaming Tournaments Nationwide    


Fans Battle to be the Toughest Trainer on the Block    


GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host Pokemon Battle Revolution video game tournaments at approximately 1,000 of its U.S. GameStop and EB Games locations on July 21, 2007. To participate, fans must bring their own Nintendo DS hardware and Pokemon Diamond or Pearl game cartridge.    


Customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the tournament. To find a store near you, log on to GameStop.com or EBgames.com, and search using the 'Store Locator' option.    


Pokemon Battle Revolution for the Nintendo Wii has the power to bring the entire family together with the first ever Wii-DS linked game play. Players can use the Pokemon they developed in Diamond and Pearl to battle it out against 4 other players in the DS Battle Mode.


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TalkBack / Miyamoto and Reggie Spotted in Foreign Booths At E3
« on: July 17, 2007, 03:08:35 PM »
Shigeru Miyamoto and crew were spotted touring EA's Hotel Suite and playing their games.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14048

 When you talk to any informed gamer and any video game journalist about Nintendo and 3rd parties, the general consensus is that Nintendo could care less about them, but that all seems to be changing now. MTV's Gaming blog Multiplayer Blog reeled in some very interesting photos of Shigeru Miyamoto, Reggie Fils-Aime, and Eiji Aonuma taking a tour of EA's Hotel Suite at E3. Miyamoto was seen smiling as he played against Reggie in a round of NBA Live 2008 for Wii(Reggie lost to Miyamoto by a score of 8-5.) He was even spotted playing the demo of "Skate" which isn't even scheduled to release on Wii. Looks like the overall attitude at Nintendo may be changing after all.


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TalkBack / Square-Enix Interested In The Wii Fit Board
« on: July 16, 2007, 01:31:52 PM »
Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings Producer Eisuke Yokoyama confesses his interest in making a game with the balance board.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14036

 In an interview with IGN's Mary Jane Irwin, Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings' producer  Eisuke Yokoyama revealed that he was interested in making a game that uses Wii Fit's Balance Board as a means of control. He gave no clue as to what the game might be, only referring to the possible title as "Final Fantasy Fitness". But when asked if there were any actual plans for a "Final Fantasy Fitness" he denied it outright, instead saying that he was very interested in how he could incorporate the balance board into future RPG titles on Nintendo's console. When asked about what his other projects might be, Yokoyama stated that Momotu Toriyama is working on FFXIII while he and his team are considering a sequel to Revenant Wings alongside entertaining the idea of a balance board controlled RPG.    


Nintendo World Report will keep you posted on further developments concerning this balance board controlled RPG from Square-Enix. Stay tuned.


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TalkBack / Nintendo's E3 2007 Lineup
« on: July 11, 2007, 08:38:47 AM »
Nintendo has revealed what games it will be showing at this year's E3 Business and Media Summit.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=13863

 NINTENDO CONTINUES TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN CORE AND CASUAL PLAYERS    


From Wii Fit to Flash Focus to Mario Kart, Nintendo Shows Everyone is a Gamer    


SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 11, 2007 – The world used to be divided into two camps: gamers and non-gamers. In the first group: young men. In the second: everyone else.    


Then came Wii and Nintendo DS.    


The remarkable Wii Remote and touch screen and voice recognition of Nintendo DS removed the barriers to entry and put video games into the hands of young women, moms, dads and grandparents. Gamers now find they have a whole new population of people willing to join them in their gaming passion. At its media briefing today at the E3 Media & Business Summit in Santa Monica, Calif., Nintendo announced multiple new games and accessories designed to reinforce that bridge and further demonstrate everyone is a gamer.    


"Games like Wii Sports and the original Brain Age proved anyone can pick up a video game system and immediately have fun," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "We're building on that foundation with games and accessories appealing to our current fan base and drawing in even more new players."    


New games and accessories not only demonstrate that Nintendo is not going to coast on its momentum, but they also show how the power and versatility of Nintendo's systems have only just begun to be explored. What might the future bring? These are the kinds of "what-if" questions firing the imaginations of consumers when Nintendo dares to explore them. For now, the following is a roundup of Nintendo's major announcements.    


Wii  • Wii Fit: This experience builds on the active-play phenomenon started by Wii Sports. It comes packed with the pressure-sensitive Wii Balance Board (name not final) that measures users' actions in fun aerobic, toning and balance activities. Wii Fit also promotes communication about health among family members, as everyone can review one another's progress on a new channel on the Wii Menu. Coming in the first half of 2008.    


• Mario Kart Wii (name not final): Nintendo's classic racing franchise goes online. It launches with the Wii Wheel (name not final), a steering wheel housing for the Wii Remote that lets veterans and newcomers compete together. Launches globally in early 2008.    


• Super Mario Galaxy: This amazing achievement by legendary Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto inspires awe with its amazing sense of gravity and fun replayability. Launches Nov. 12.    


• Wii Zapper (name not final): This unit houses both a Wii Remote and a Nunchuk and comes packaged with Nintendo software to show off its applications. Third-party developers have multiple games in the pipeline that will use this dynamic new interface. Launches 2007.    


• Check Mii Out Channel (name not final): This free Wii channel builds on the phenomenon of people creating fun Mii caricatures. Now people can show off Miis they have created either on their own or for Nintendo-suggested competitions. Coming in 2007.    


• Super Smash Bros. Brawl: New characters, new moves and new arenas highlight this highly anticipated game, which launches Dec. 3.    


• Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: The precision aim of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk make this one of the best-controlled first-person games ever. Launches Aug. 27.    


• Third-Party Support: Wii has nearly 100 titles in the works from every major publisher.    


Nintendo DS  • Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!: This brain-training game offers more than a dozen new brain-stimulating activities that challenge the mind. Launches Aug. 20.    


• The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass: This first Zelda game for Nintendo DS can be played with the stylus and sets a new standard for the graphics capabilities and immersive play of this system. In Japan, the game launched in late June and is selling well to both avid and casual gamers, including female players. Launches Oct. 1.    


• Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day: This program is designed to help users sharpen their 'Focus Power" through a series of fun activities and sports challenges that test hand-eye coordination, reaction time and peripheral vision. Launches Oct. 15.    


• Third-Party Support: DS has more than 140 titles in the works from every major publisher.


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TalkBack / Nintendo's E3 Press Conference Summary For DS
« on: July 11, 2007, 08:31:23 AM »
With the press conference over, Nintendo releases a summary of what was discussed at their conference this year. Release dates for titles coming this year have also been included.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=13860

 NINTENDO DS WINS HEARTS AND MINDS WHILE EXERCISING BRAINS – AND EYES    


Nintendo DS Juggernaut Hits Hard with Games for Everyone    


SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 11, 2007 – Nintendo demonstrated how the world's best-selling video game system continues to fulfill its amazing promise today at the E3 Media & Business Summit in Santa Monica, Calif. As of March 31, 2007, Nintendo DS has sold more than 40 million units worldwide while introducing new experiences like interacting with puppies, training brains and even cooking. Nintendo DS remains the system of portable creativity as it builds on the expanded audience of women and older gamers with the new Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day, brings new control schemes to classic franchises like The Legend of Zelda and introduces a fun new experience involving your eyes that definitely deserves a look.    


Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day is designed to help users sharpen their "Focus Power" with a series of fun tests of hand-eye coordination, eye agility, reaction time and peripheral vision. Top-rated athletes have long used computerized vision trainers to help them take better aim before they swing at the ball. Now Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day puts this same technology into the palm of your hands. The title launches on Oct 15.    


“Titles like Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day are helping Nintendo dramatically increase the population of people who play video games," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “We continue to push the boundaries of creativity for these new audiences, even as we blur the lines between core and casual gamers."    


Other upcoming Nintendo DS offerings include:    


The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass: For the first time, players can control the action using only the Nintendo DS stylus. If you've never played a Zelda game, you'll learn the controls in a snap. And even if you are familiar with the franchise, you've never played a Zelda game like this before. On Oct. 1, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass launches hero Link on a wild new adventure and sets a new standard for graphics capabilities and game interaction on DS. In Japan, the game launched in late June and is selling well to both avid and casual gamers, including female players.    


Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day: The prefrontal cortices of gamers of all types will light up once they hear of the new ways to keep their brains active. On Aug. 20, Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day builds on the huge success of the original title while introducing more than a dozen new brain-stimulating activities that incorporate music, word and logic puzzles and voice recognition.    


More to Come: Other Nintendo games launching this year for DS include: Picross DS (July 30), DK Jungle Climber (Sept. 10), Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol (Oct. 2), Mario Party DS (Nov. 19), Nintendo Magic (Nov. 26) (name not final), Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Dec. 3) and Nintendo Crossword (name not final).    


Third-Party Support: Third-party publishers continue to shift their resources behind Nintendo systems, with more than 140 titles on the way. EA has developed a stylized MySims; Ubisoft seeks to expand language abilities with My Word Coach, My French Coach and My Spanish Coach; Activision launches Call of Duty (name not final); Sega spins out Sonic Rush Adventure; and the Force is with LucasArts and its new LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga. For more DS news, visit www.NintendoDS.com.


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TalkBack / Nintendo's E3 Press Conference Summary
« on: July 11, 2007, 07:57:57 AM »
With the press conference over, Nintendo releases a summary of what was discussed at their conference this year. Release dates for titles coming this year have also been included.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=13859

 NINTENDO REVEALS INCOMPARABLE BREADTH OF UPCOMING GAMES FOR WII    


Classic Franchises, Amazing Games and Cool Accessories Keep Wii on Top    


SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 11, 2007 – Consumers take note: Cancel your vacations, postpone your weddings and skip your class reunions. New games for the record-selling Wii video game system continue to set new industry standards for fun and adventure, even as they draw new players into the ever-expanding world of Wii. Nintendo announced these new offerings for Wii today during its media briefing at the E3 Media & Business Summit in Santa Monica, Calif.    


"In less than eight months Wii has proved itself the video game system for everyone, and we're not letting up," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "We're producing hit after hit after hit, supported by a long line of third-party publishers who have shifted their resources to help make Wii the most distinctive video game system in history."    


Counting downloadable Virtual Console titles, Wii already boasts more than 150 games. By the end of the year, that number will climb to about 350 in the United States alone. Just check out what Wii has to offer:    


Wii Fit: The active-play phenomenon started by Wii Sports now spreads to your whole body thanks to the pressure-sensitive Wii Balance Board (name not final), which comes packed with Wii Fit. The board is used for an extensive array of fun and dynamic activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and games. Many of these activities provide a "core" workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions. Family members will have fun staying active and talking about and comparing their results and progress on a new channel on the Wii Menu.    


Mario Kart Wii (name not final): The new version of Mario Kart, due in early 2008, features new vehicles and lets players near and far compete using Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's wireless gaming service. Mario Kart launches with the Wii Wheel (name not final), a steering wheel housing for the Wii Remote that brings new controls and challenges for veteran gamers, while making getting into a race easy and intuitive for newcomers.    


Super Mario Galaxy: The latest masterpiece by legendary video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto puts a smile on the face of everyone who plays it. Until now, no game has matched the sheer fun and sense of delightful awe produced by the groundbreaking Super Mario 64. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, players navigate iconic hero Mario through a series of planets, each with its own gravity, chaotic challenges and power-ups. The game bursts through the screen in vivid artistic detail, and a second player can even provide some assistance along the way. It blasts off Nov. 12.    


Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Nintendo's all-out smash-or-be-smashed franchise remains one of the most highly anticipated games of the year. Its predecessor became the No. 1 selling game of all time on Nintendo's previous console. Super Smash Bros. Brawl ups the ante with new characters, new moves and new arenas. The game smashes into North American stores Dec. 3.    


Wii Zapper (name not final): This new accessory combines the accuracy of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk in a single housing for a new experience for first-person shooters and targeting games. Players can hear the sounds of battle through the Wii Remote speaker when it is incorporated into the Wii Zapper. It arrives on store shelves later this year, packaged with Nintendo-developed software that shows off its versatility. The Wii Zapper also will be used with a host of third-party games, including Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles from Capcom, Ghost Squad from Sega and Medal of Honor from Electronic Arts.    


Check Mii Out Channel (name not final): Launching in 2007, this free new channel builds on the huge phenomenon of Wii owners creating fun caricatures of themselves, their friends and celebrities. The two main components of the free channel include an area where users can post Miis they have created to let others vote on their artistic abilities, and a competition element that lets users test their skills to create the most accurate likeness of individuals or other themes suggested by Nintendo. The Check Mii Out Channel joins the lineup of cool channels on the Wii Menu, which includes the Internet Channel, the Everybody Votes Channel and the Forecast Channel, among others.    


Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: This final chapter of the Metroid Prime trilogy introduces unmatched first-person controls by letting players use the Wii Remote as an arm cannon for a feeling of complete immersion. Heroine Samus travels between planets to stop her nemesis, Dark Samus, from corrupting them. All the while Samus fights the spreading Phazon that is taking over her body while giving her incredible powers. It launches Aug. 27.    


More to Come: Other Nintendo titles launching this year for Wii include Mario Strikers Charged (July 30), Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (Oct. 8), Battalion Wars 2 (Oct. 29), Endless Ocean (Oct. 29) and Fire Emblem (Nov. 5).    


Third-Party Support: Third-party publishers are racing to see who can put the most resources behind Wii. By the end of the year, about 100 new Wii games will hit stores. EA brings Boogie and EA Playground, as well as online action for its Madden NFL and FIFA Soccer franchises; Mario and Sonic team up for the first time ever in Sega's Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games; Sega shows off dreamy aerial acrobatics with NiGHTS Journey of Dreams; Activision jams with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock; Namco Bandai puts the battle blade into players' hands with SoulCalibur Legends; Disney Interactive belts out High School Musical: Sing It!; Square Enix brings Dragon Quest Swords in early 2008 – and that's just a taste of what's to come.


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TalkBack / Atari Hops On The Online Bandwagon For Wii
« on: July 10, 2007, 01:01:59 PM »
Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 to be the first in the series to sport online functionality
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=13830

 Earlier today IGN Wii reported that Atari announced in a statement that the Wii version of Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 would infact have an online mode for competitive play with other players.    


The Playstation 2 version on the other hand, will be home to a strictly offline experience, but even then Atari won't leave them in the cold. The Playstation 2 build of the game will come with a bonus Fusion Disc System that will help unlock gameplay modes in the two previous versions of the game.    


"Atari is incredibly excited to provide online gameplay for the Wii and a special Disc Fusion System for the PlayStation 2 system version of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3," said Emily Anadu, senior product manager, Atari. "Adding online gameplay for Wii will finally deliver on a feature that fans have been waiting for while the Disc Fusion System on PlayStation 2 rewards those fans that have supported us from the beginning of the Budokai Tenkaichi series."


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TalkBack / Midway Announces Its E3 2007 Lineup
« on: July 09, 2007, 02:49:25 PM »
Cruis'n and Ultimate Mortal Kombat are among the titles to be demoed at Midway's E3 booth this year.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=13799

 Midway Announces Diverse and High-Powered  Lineup for 2007 E3 Business & Media Summit    


Explosive Product Line Features Proven Brands, Exciting New Intellectual Properties, Kids Titles and Highly Anticipated Next Generation Games E3 Media & Business Summit 2007    


CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, today announced its product portfolio to be shown at the E3 Business & Media Summit, July 11-13 in Los Angeles. This year’s lineup showcases exciting new properties such as Stranglehold, highly anticipated next generation games such as BlackSite: Area 51, developed by Midway Studios - Austin, proven brands such as Unreal Tournament 3 from world renowned developer Epic Games and Ultimate Mortal Kombat, Midway’s top-selling fighting franchise’s debut on Nintendo DS; and kid’s games like Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, based on the top-rated Cartoon Network series.    


“Our 2007 E3 lineup truly reflects our product strategy to develop top quality titles in a wide range of genres across all major platforms," said David F. Zucker, president and CEO, Midway. “With exciting next generation games such as Stranglehold and proven brands like Mortal Kombat, along with games for the younger market and handhelds, this is Midway’s most diverse and strongest line up yet."    


Midway’s E3 line up with expected ship dates include:    


Stranglehold (PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC; August) – Experience exhilarating, next-gen action for the PS3, Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC, as you continue the story of Inspector Tequila created by John Woo for his influential action film, "Hard Boiled" starring Chow Yun-Fat. Run into danger with both fists full of lead and take down the organized crime bosses who stepped over the line when they took your family. Stop at nothing as you destroy the entire world around you to get them back. You are a desperate man following your own rules; honor thy family; do what's right; fear no man.    


BlackSite: Area 51 (PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC; September) - Featuring a powerful single-player campaign, along with multiple online multiplayer modes, BlackSite: Area 51 delivers vicious combat action, next generation graphics and A.I., and a plethora of powerful weapons and vehicles. Set in present day, players take the role of a decorated military veteran charged by the government to lead a squadron of “secret soldiers," each with his/her own specialty skill set, into the Rachel, Nevada area to fight off the invasion of unidentified enemy races.    


Unreal Tournament 3 (PC; Fall) - Unreal Tournament 3 marks the return of the industry’s premiere first-person shooter franchise. In the latest installment of the award-winning Unreal franchise, players assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense warfare against dedicated and skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These brutal contests are fought with the most powerful military weapons and vehicles known to man. In Unreal Tournament 3, players can go face-to-face with devastating close quarters weapons like the flak cannon and rocket launcher, or pick off their enemies from a distance with a high-caliber sniper rifle. Players will also be able to fully access the universe's most capable and advanced set of vehicles in his quest to dominate and overwhelm opponents.    


Ultimate Mortal Kombat (Nintendo DS, November) -- Ultimate Mortal Kombat combines the visceral thrills of the classic Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and the addictive puzzle action of the Puzzle Kombat component of Midway’s best-selling Mortal Kombat: Deception in a single DS-friendly package. With unlockable content, new record-keeping capability, and Wi-Fi-connected multiplayer, players will be able take UMK anywhere for fighting action on the go.    


Cruis’n (Wii, November) -- An all new version of the classic Midway arcade racer, Cruis’n is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Wii. Choose your ride from an impressive lineup of licensed cars and experience a rush of adrenaline as you race opponents through twelve different street circuits using the Wii remote to steer and perform outrageous stunts. Win races and earn upgrades including: turbos, body kits, neon and nitrous, allowing you to create the ultimate ride.    


Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am (PlayStation 2, October) - Jealousy smolders inside Master Shake like chocolate in a fondue pot. Frylock has been admitted into Jersey Pines, South Jersey’s most prestigious and exclusive public golf course. And Shake was rejected. Actually, he didn’t apply. He doesn’t know how to play golf. But what does that matter? He’s mad and must defeat Frylock at his own game. With Meatwad as his caddy, Shake aims to crack some heads and sink some putts. Do battle against Carl, the Mooninites, MC Pee Pants, the Plutonians and other classic villains. Drive your electric golf cart like a real jerk, with complete disregard for your own life. Race against the Frat Aliens in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Hear the actual voices of your favorite cartoon characters, recorded in incredible digital quality. Learn how to finally hit a sand wedge properly. Only you can ensure that Master Shake is triumphant over evil, and the mandatory dress code regarding collared shirts.    


Game Party (Wii, November) -- Game Party for the Nintendo Wii is a collection of classic skill games from around the world, from American sports venues to European gathering spots. Using the Wii’s unique control interface, you can play classics such as darts; modern favorites such as table hockey and hoop shoot, or participate in multiplayer trivia contests. More than a half dozen games are available. It’s the ultimate party game.    


Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends: Imagination Invaders (Nintendo DS, November) -- For the first time on the Nintendo DS experience the fun of Cartoon Network’s hit show in Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends: Imagination Invaders, playing as head mischief-maker Blooregard Q. Kazoo. Goo has done it again…her overactive imagination has conjured up a group of diabolical cosmic invaders, the Space Nut Boogies. They’ve raided Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends and taken Madame Foster hostage in search of The Greatest Thing in the Universe, and it’s up to you to stop them! Play as Bloo as you explore the Foster’s house, sneak past the Space Nut Boogie guards, and gather Mac, Coco, Eduardo and the rest of the gang to rescue Madame Foster!    


The Wheelman (PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC; Winter) - Starring Vin Diesel in The Wheelman, you’re on the run from the mafia in the U.S. and returning to Barcelona, a place where you have a dark past and criminal gangs infest the city. It’s your job to set the factions against each other to cover a daring heist. With a focus on over-the-top, intense vehicle combat, build your reputation by undertaking missions, taking part in challenging events, all the while looking to pull off stylish, extreme driving stunts.    


TNA iMPACT! (PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2; Spring) - TNA iMPACT! is set to be the most complete wrestling videogame to date. Featuring top talent such as Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, Rhino, Christopher Daniels, Jeff Jarret, AJ Styles and more, TNA iMPACT! will deliver all of the excitement and action of the top-rated weekly television show.    


The Bee Game (Nintendo DS & Game Boy Advance, November) -- The Bee Game for Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance lets players experience the adventures of Maya the Bee and her friend Willie as they search for their friends. A strong storm has blown through corn poppy meadow and some of the residents of the hive are now missing! Help Maya and Willie by taking on challenges and completing mini-games to find clues in the meadow, dark forest, blue pond, deep caverns and the garden to locate the other bees.    


The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (PC, Available Now) -- The Lord of the Rings Online is the world’s first and only massively multiplayer online (MMO) role playing game based upon the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Gamers of all levels will establish their unique reputations, explore incredibly detailed realms and join familiar Tolkien characters, while adventuring solo or in fellowships within an evolving and persistent re-creation of Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar is developed by Turbine, Inc. and co-published by Midway in North America.    


Hour of Victory (PC, Fall) - Hour of Victory allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose. Built with Unreal Engine 3.0, Hour of Victory allows you to sneak into enemy territory as a covert operative, storm the gates as a British Commando, or snipe from afar as an Army Ranger – each character’s unique attributes will be needed for the fulfillment of the overall objective. Only with all these skill working closely together will you be able to say that you helped define the Hour of Victory.


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TalkBack / THQ Announces MX vs ATV Untamed for DS and Wii
« on: July 09, 2007, 01:57:24 PM »
Fan favorite dirt racing franchise to hit store shelves for Wii and DS in January 2008.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=13798

 World’s Best Selling Off-Road Racing Franchise from THQ to Conquer Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 System and Wii in MX vs ATV Untamed    


Industry’s No.1 Off-Road Racing Franchise to Deliver Massive Outdoor Open Worlds, All-New Event Types and Innovative Championship Career Modes    


AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced MX vs ATV Untamed, the world’s best selling off-road racing franchise, is scheduled to debut on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system, Wii home video game system from Nintendo, and Nintendo DS in January 2008. In addition, the game will release simultaneously across the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. The largest cross-platform launch in the franchise’s history includes its Nintendo debut and will feature bigger, more populated outdoor open-world environments, an X-cross career mode showcasing all eight vehicles and the all-new EnduroCross mode. EnduroCross will pit gamers against logs, rocks, mud-pits and more, illustrating the full potential of the franchise’s cutting-edge Rhythm Racing physics engine.    


“The MX vs ATV franchise is the entrenched off-road leader and has evolved into one of the top racing properties," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "The expansion to the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system, and innovative game-play made possible with the franchise’s debut on Wii and Nintendo DS, position MX vs ATV Untamed to significantly grow our global share of the racing market."    


“We’ve taken the core MX vs ATV racing experience and tailored game-play to match the strengths of each individual gaming machine," said Jack Sorenson, executive vice president of worldwide studios, THQ. “The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, Wii and PlayStation 2 system versions, the PSP system version, and the DS version will all deliver unique experiences that capture the franchise’s strengths and maximize the fun gamers have on their system of choice."    


About MX vs ATV Untamed    


MX vs ATV Untamed is bringing Rainbow Studio’s legendary Rhythm Racing physics engine to the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS for the first time as players battle to own the off-road. Rainbow’s critically acclaimed physics have been supercharged with all-new improvements for next-gen action, featuring throttle based power-slides, near upside down whips and new scrubs at full speed, giving players more control than ever before while keeping the smooth, authentic feel not found in any other racing game. Players will compete in new event types, race with all-new vehicles and experience the ultimate X-Cross career mode, where they must master all eight vehicles, including the new ORV Sport. The largest, most detailed racing worlds to date will showcase all-new modes and event types, pitting racers against logs, rocks, mud pits and more in EnduroCross and letting players tear through treacherous trails with all the vehicles competing against each other in Opencross. Stadium-based Supercross racing will be returning, with all the top Motocross and ATV professional riders, and the entire game will be available online. The franchise’s largest cross-platform launch to date will also feature versions for the PlayStation 2 system and PSP system.


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TalkBack / Hudson and Konami Bring Fishing to The Wii
« on: July 06, 2007, 07:00:42 AM »
Hudson to publish the game in the US, with Konami handling distribution and sales.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=13776

 HUDSON ENTERTAINMENT AND KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE FISHING MASTER FOR WII    


Fishing Comes Home to the Wii    


REDWOOD CITY, CA - July 5, 2007 - Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for Hudson Soft, and Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Fishing Master exclusively for the Wii home video game system from Nintendo, an arcade style fishing game that armchair angling aficionados of all skill levels can enjoy. Under a publishing deal, Hudson will publish this title, while Konami will handle sales and distribution in North America.    


Fishing gets closer to home in the upcoming game Fishing Master, a title that takes arcade style fishing and updates it for a whole new generation.  Utilizing both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, players will be able to bait, cast, hook, & battle a variety of different fish, all from the comfort of  their living rooms.    


In Fishing Master, players assume the role of an up-and-coming fisherman tasked by his grandfather to compete in increasingly difficult fishing tournaments to attain the coveted Fishing Master title. Deep in accessible and varied gameplay, Fishing Master sports an enthralling single-player mode and a four-player head-to-head multiplayer mode guaranteed to have players reeling in the fun for days.    


"For years, gamers have looked to Hudson for innovative and enjoyable video gaming experiences, and we're more than excited to say that we're back with a great game like Fishing Master," said John Greiner, President and CEO of Hudson Entertainment. "Fishing Master is sure to become an instant hit with the entire family."    


Fishing Master will be on display for the first time in North America at Konami's E3 booth on July 11th, 2007.


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