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March 31, 2010

Dead Space Extraction May Release on Natal and MoveWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:11 P.M.
Source: EDGE
Total Comments: 23

The exclusive Wii title could see a multiplatform release in the near future.

In a segment of G4TV, EA executive producer Steve Papoutsis expressed his thoughts on a possible Dead Space: Extraction port for Microsoft's Natal and Sony's Move. "It's definitely something that sounds pretty cool... That's all you can really say about that."

Dead Space: Extraction was released last year as a Wii exclusive. Despite a solid reception the title only sold 9,000 copies in its first month of release. Several analysts commented that EA's lack of advertising for the title hurt its overall sales potential.

Just Dance Sells Two Million Copies WorldwideWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:07 P.M.
Source: Gamasutra
Total Comments: 10

The dance party title has now become the fastest selling new IP from a third party on Wii.

Ubisoft announced that their Wii title Just Dance, first released last November and developed by Ubisoft Paris, now sold more than two million copies worldwide.

Just Dance finally debuted in the NPD top 10 last January, with 192,000 copies sold. The title sold even more in February, with a total of 275,000 copies sold. Ubisoft expects the title to maintain its sales momentum in by the end of March. The NPD has confirmed that Just Dance is the eight best-selling SKU in North America, while in the UK it's the fourth best-selling.

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Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Confirmed for NBA JamWii

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:00 P.M.
Source: MTV
Total Comments: 16

The legendary players will make an appearance in the upcoming NBA Jam for Wii.

EA Sports Creative Director Trey Smith confirmed the return of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson as a special team in NBA Jam, according to MTV Multiplayer.

Bird played on the Boston Celtics in the 1980s, and Johnson, a star on the Los Angeles Lakers, played during the same era. The duo was well known during for their friendship and rivalry throughout their careers as they met in the NBA championship three times. In NBA Jam, players will get to face them at the end of the campaign-style mode.

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Metroid: Other M Japanese Gameplay TrailerWii

by Aaron Kaluszka - 1:28 P.M.
Source: Nintendo
Total Comments: 12

New and old scenes combine to form the Japanese trailer.

We saw a new trailer for Other M yesterday, but Nintendo has updated the Japanese Metroid site with their own version. While much of the trailer repeats scenes from the English version, there are a number of new scenes, and other portions of the Mother Brain Super Metroid scene are shown. Watch it below!

Sega Officially Announces The Conduit 2Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:36 A.M.
Source: Press Release
Total Comments: 11

High Voltage Software is working on a The Conduit sequel, this time with split-screen, new co-op modes, and more.

Sega officially announced High Voltage Software's The Conduit 2 today after it was revealed by Nintendo Power earlier this week.

The only thing the press release below mentions that was in Nintendo Power is the "Conduit 2 Get Your Head In the Game Sweepstakes," which begins on April 2.

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Super Mario Galaxy 2 Footage Reveals Rock Mario And MoreWii

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:18 A.M.
Total Comments: 27

You can also check out the world map, and the return of the Fire Flower, Bee Mario, and Boo Mario.

Nintendo is on a trailer-releasing spree as they followed up yesterday's Metroid: Other M trailer with a brand new Super Mario Galaxy 2 trailer that shows off a new rock power-up and the new world map.

The trailer shows off the Rock Mario power-up, where Mario rolls up into a ball and zooms around levels. You can do everything from launch off ramps and knock over enemies in a 10-pin bowling formation.

The new world map is also revealed, and features a planetoid spaceship in the shape of Mario's head that looks like it will serve as his means of transportation throughout his next adventure.

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New Club Nintendo Awards ReleasedWii

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:07 A.M.
Source: http://club.nintendo.com/
Total Comments: 25

Use your hard-earned coins for an exclusive WiiWare game, the second DS Game & Watch Collection, or a trio of Mario posters.

Nintendo revealed three new rewards for their Club Nintendo program: a WiiWare title called Grill Off with Ultra Hand!, Game & Watch Collection 2 for DS, and three Mario posters.

Club Nintendo is Nintendo's reward program for their customers that allow them to collect coins by purchasing games and performing surveys. These coins can then be redeemed for different items.

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March 30, 2010

Metroid: Other M Gameplay TrailerWii

by Neal Ronaghan - 3:05 P.M.
Source: Nintendo
Total Comments: 22

Yes, that's right. This is footage of gameplay for Metroid: Other M. Update: Now in HD!

Nintendo released a gameplay trailer for Metroid: Other M, which is slated for a June 27 release in North America.

The trailer shows off a variety of locales, including the usual fire and ice levels. There are also an array of enemies, both classic and new, and a few bosses. A portion of the opening, first shown at Nintendo's Media Summit, featuring the ending to Super Metroid in CG, closes out the trailer.

Trauma Team To Debut at $40Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 2:55 P.M.
Source: PR E-mail
Total Comments: 7

Slated for a May 18 release, Trauma Team is hitting stores for $10 less than originally announced.

Atlus announced that their upcoming medical drama video game, Trauma Team, will be $39.99 instead of the previously announced $49.99.

The game, originally scheduled for an April release, is coming out on May 18, and will feature six different characters from different fields.

For more information, read our preview or check out the Trauma Team website.

March 29, 2010

Inazuma Eleven 3 to Use 4-Gigabit DS CardDS

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:42 P.M.
Source: Silicon Era
Total Comments: 0

The third Inazuma Eleven title becomes the fourth DS game to use the super-sized card.

Level 5, creators of the Professor Layton puzzle series, has announced the third game in their success soccer DS series, Inazuma Eleven 3. It will be only the fourth DS title to utilize a 4-Gigabit DS card (with the most recent being LovePlus +).

Two versions of the title will be available at retail: Spark and Bomber. Inazuma Eleven 3 can connect with the second title to transfer characters and their special attacks. Players will be able to use over 2,000 characters and 300 special moves.

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