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July 31, 2009

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Gameplay Videos RevealedDS

by Nick DiMola - 12:03 P.M.
Source: Nintendo
Total Comments: 2

Nintendo has revealed two new videos detailing gameplay as both Bowser and the Italian brothers.

Nintendo has just revealed two brand new gameplay videos from the upcoming Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. The title is the third in the Mario & Luigi handheld RPG series.

Players will control both Mario and Luigi as in past titles from within Bowser. Bowser will also be a playable character and players will have the ability to switch between each of the characters and their stories at will.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is due for release in North America on September 14 with a release in Europe this October. The title is already available in Japan as Mario & Luigi RPG 3!!!

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July 30, 2009

The Returners to Host a Final Fantasy Marathon

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:10 A.M.
Source: The Returners
Total Comments: 2

The expansive RPG saga will be explored in a 120-hour charity event.

Just as The Speed Gamers successfully completed their Final Fantasy Marathon, The Returners have announced their own marathon of the popular RPG series. The Returners are a fundraising organization that collects money for various causes through videogame marathons that are streamed lived through the internet. Slated to last for 120 hours (5 days), the marathon aims to collect money for Child’s Play, an organization founded by the creators of Penny Arcade, that donates toys, books, and games to children in hospitals nationwide.

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July 29, 2009

Dragon Quest IX Sells Over Three Million CopiesDS

by Chuck Jose - 12:15 P.M.
Source: Edge Online
Total Comments: 8

Holy cow, this thing is selling like hotcakes.

The ninth installment of the hugely popular Japanese RPG series Dragon Quest has found itself already selling over 3 million copies during its first three weeks on shelves. The research firm Enterbrain Inc. announced that the game has sold 3.2 million copies between its release on July 11 and July 26. According to a report from Agence France Presse, it has become the fastest-selling game for the DS. This comes as no surprise, since Dragon Quest IX sold 2.3 million copies in the first two days alone.

July 28, 2009

Wii Sports Resort VideosWii

by Aaron Kaluszka - 11:40 P.M.
Source: Nintendo
Total Comments: 7

Watch the latest Wii Sports Resort gameplay videos and footage from the launch party in New York City.

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The Conduit Vulnerable to Online HackingWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:56 P.M.
Source: The Wiire
Total Comments: 23

Hackers can exploit the game’s cheats in online mode.

In an interview with The Wiire, a programmer has confirmed that The Conduit can be easily hacked, giving players the opportunity to cheat their way into victory across the game’s various online modes. A coder named "hetoan2" was able to discover The Conduit’s infinite health and ammo cheats, in addition to other online modifier hacks like online rankings, leaderboards, and "moon jumping". hetoan2 discovered the codes with a device that dumps data from the Wii.

"The process is simple really, just using a bunch of searches on changes on in-game variables, and once you find where they're stored you can rewrite the code to make it do what you want, or you can write your own code to make it do what you want."

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Red Steel 2 Delayed Until Next YearWii

by Chuck Jose - 8:34 P.M.
Source: G4
Total Comments: 35

Ubisoft needs the extra time to polish the game even further.

If the upcoming selection of big Wii titles for 2009 seems slim, prepare for it to get even slimmer. Ubisoft has just announced the delay of Red Steel 2. The sequel to their launch title Red Steel, Red Steel 2 had hopes of slicing and shooting its way to Wii owners during the third fiscal quarter of 2009, but ended up being pushed into the fourth - ultimately giving it a 2010 release.

Yves Guillemot, Ubisoft CEO, stated the following:

"We are disappointed that we have to postpone the release of several major games but we consider that this choice is the best one in the long-term interests of Ubisoft. Lastly, we are having to adjust our full-year targets to take into account the fall in business over the first half. The excellent response to our games at E3, as well as the high buzz generated for titles such as Assassin's Creed 2, Splinter Cell Conviction and Avatar, reinforce our belief that the company can achieve strong growth in the second half of the fiscal year."

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Japan Gets New Club Nintendo Rewards

by Lukasz Balicki - 7:05 P.M.
Source: Club Nintendo
Total Comments: 6

Nintendo has unveiled eight new items for their Club Nintendo rewards program in Japan.

Recently, Nintendo added eight new rewards to their Club Nintendo program in Japan. The items feature designs of various Nintendo characters, and are similar to other promotional rewards that Nintendo has released in the past.

The first item is the Kirby Flying Disc, which is made out of nylon and sponge and has Kirby's face prominently displayed. Safe for gamers of all ages, the disc is available for 350 Club Nintendo points.

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La-Mulana Officially Confirmed for WiiWareWii

by Lukasz Balicki - 4:48 P.M.
Total Comments: 8

The remake of an indie platformer has been confirmed for WiiWare.

Nigoro has officially announced that they are co-developing WiiWare title La-Mulana with Nicalis. Nicalis is also assuming publishing duties. NWR recently reported that the two companies had joined forces to co-develop and publish future titles.

In La-Mulana you play as Dr. Lemeza Kosugi, an archeologist who explores the remains of an ancient civilization. The game is a 2D platformer that is reminiscent of the 2D Castlevania and Metroid games.

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Band Hero DS Instruments RevealedDS

by Pedro Hernandez - 12:04 P.M.
Source: Activision
Total Comments: 0

Activision reveals the instruments for the DS version of the title.

The whole Band Hero experience will be fully represented on the DS, thanks to some unique implementations of the game's features.

Vocals will be performed through the DS’s microphone, while drums and guitar will feature peripherals. Band Hero will introduce a Drum Grip to simulate the drum parts of each song . The guitars will feature the same Guitar Grip as the DS versions of previous Guitar Hero titles. Activision's website does not currently offer details on how these accessories will be sold or how much they will cost. However, Amazon's only listing for the game is as a bundle (contents unknown) for $49.99 USD.

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July 27, 2009

DJ Jazzy Jeff to Be a Playable Character in DJ HeroWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 11:24 P.M.
Total Comments: 3

Fresh Prince’s loyal DJ will make a playable appearance in Activision’s latest Hero title.

Activision has announced that turntablist DJ Jazzy Jeff will be a playable character in DJ Hero, joining fellow artists Grand Master Flash, DJ AM, and DJ Shadow.

DJ Jazzy Jeff is best known for his collaborations with The Fresh Prince, a.k.a. Will Smith, during their early hip- hop days as well as his appearances on Smith's TV series, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He is also a Grammy award- winning artist, with the distinction – along with Smith– - of being the first recipient of the Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 1989.

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