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TalkBack / Q? Entertainment Announces New DS Game
« on: July 06, 2006, 11:27:31 AM »
The game will be called Oto wo Tsunagou! Gunpey Reverse.

According to IGN, the latest Famitsu reveals a new DS game from Tetsuya Mizuguchi and Q? Entertainment. Called called Oto wo Tsunagou! Gunpey Reverse, the game is based on the 1999 Wonderswan game, Gunpey, named after its late supervisor, and former Nintendo visionary, Gunpei Yokoi.    


The basic gameplay of the original title had you manipulating risng sqaure blocks (each with a diagonal line in it) until you were able to make a line from left to right. The DS version will apparently create a sound every time you're able to do so, and in repeating the process, you'll be able to make your own music. As you may expect, this is all done via the stylus.    


Published by Namco-Bandai in Japan, its expected to release there in the fall. There are currently no plans to release it in the U.S.


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TalkBack / RUMORS: Time Crisis Fully Wiilized?
« on: June 29, 2006, 11:05:28 AM »
Is the beloved arcade shooter in the works?

For a company that seemed to have a great relationship with Nintendo during the GameCube's lifespan, Namco's been oddly quiet regarding the Wii. With the exception of Final Furlong, no other titles have been revealed by the company. However, that may not be the case for long, as rumblings are making their rounds on the internet that Namco may be bringing the popular Time Crisis franchise to Nintendo's next console.    


According to Spong, Namco-Bandai has three Wii games in development, including the aforementioned Final Furlong, with whispers of an RPG (presumably a Tales iteration), and an action game as well. While there's nothing official yet, the infamous gaming site claims that PR reps have been telling journalists that the action game may just be a new Time Crisis game. Spong, saying that the inclusion the famous light gun series on the console is a “distinct possibility," claims to have heard the same from several other sources, although none are listed.    


Time Crisis seems like a perfect fit for the console, with the Zapper shell for the Wii remote being similar to the light gun from the arcade game. In fact, Nintendo had a shooting demo (including a brief level based on Duck Hunt) at E3, and it didn't even need the Zapper shell. Even so, there's not much evidence to support this rumor, and the vague explanation only furthers my cynicism.  I'd love to see it happen, but until I hear something more concrete, it's safe to file this rumor under "fan-driven."    


Keep your browser on PGC as more (if any) info on this story is released.


153
TalkBack / Jim Merrick Moves to Mobliss
« on: June 28, 2006, 05:37:16 PM »
The former head honcho at Nintendo of Europe finds his new home at the mobile game developer.

Games Industry Veteran Jim Merrick Named President and CEO of Mobliss,  Mobile Entertainment Publisher    


SEATTLE, June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobliss, an Index Group Company, known for  powering American Idol SMS voting and bringing entertainment brands like  Family Feud(TM) and the New York Times Crossword(TM) to mobile, today  announces a new president and CEO.  Jim Merrick, a 12-year entertainment  industry veteran hits the ground running with firm plans on expanding the  company's space in creative mobile entertainment, including beefing up the  company's focus in the mobile-phone gaming arena which is one of the fastest  growing segments of the $27.5 billion global interactive entertainment  industry.    


Merrick joins Mobliss after a long history with Nintendo.  His diverse roles  have included head of software, hardware and brand marketing across Europe,  as well as technical director for Nintendo in the US, developing new  technologies and leading a support team dedicated to helping licensees  develop games for Nintendo systems.    


Merrick will oversee all Mobliss operations, which include game licensing  and development, mobile messaging and Mobliss' proprietary SMS voting  platform.    


"Jim's years of experience at one of the world's biggest gaming companies,  where he oversaw initiatives in the areas of technology, development and  marketing, make him the clear choice to lead Mobliss into the future," said  Yoshimi Ogawa, President of Index Holdings.    


"Mobile phones are a part of everyday life for millions of consumers. That  number just keeps growing," notes Jim Merrick.  "Mobliss is a pioneer and  already has proven people want to do more than just use phones to chat.  They love to play video games and they love to communicate instantly in many  different and edgy ways.  Growing this is my sole focus."    


"Jim's deep and virtually unique background in both technical and marketing  expertise should benefit Mobliss greatly," notes well-known industry analyst  P.J. McNealy, Senior Analyst at American Technology Research.  "The field of  mobile gaming and entertainment is a growing market, and the timing of this  move looks solid."    


Mobliss develops some of the most creative concepts in wireless gaming that  incorporate the latest in wireless technology.  This includes the first  multiplayer cross-carrier game, Family Feud(TM), as well as mobile access to  the daily New York Times Crossword.  With an experienced track record  developing and publishing BREW, J2ME, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, Mobliss  connects carriers, game developers and brands.


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TalkBack / Capcom Replenishes Phoenix Wright Supply
« on: June 28, 2006, 05:27:05 PM »
The fan-favorite lawyer game is back in stock!

Last March, we ran a a rumor article about Capcom supplying retailers with more copies of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Unfortunately, it's still been extremely difficult to purchase in recent months. Good news for those of you who who've still got the lawyer bug, though, as Capcom is now selling copies straight from its official website.    


Head on over, and get your copy today!


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TalkBack / D3 Publisher of America Releases The Genie & The Amp
« on: June 28, 2006, 05:22:06 PM »
The new Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi game is now available on the Nintendo DS.

Pop Stars Ami and Yumi Continue Their Rock 'N Roll Adventures as D3Publisher of America Releases Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & The Amp Exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM)    


LOS ANGELES, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced the release of Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp based on Cartoon Network's (CN) hit original series "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi"(TM). Inspired by real-life superstar rockers Ami and Yumi, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp chronicles the adventures of two very cool pop stars as they battle across 10 unique time periods such as Ancient Rome and the Wild Wild West to find the musical notes needed to play the ultimate world tour. Players will play as Ami or Yumi as they solve challenging puzzles, battle scary enemies and unlock fun mini-games in single player or multiplayer cooperative modes for up to two players through the wireless feature for the Nintendo DS.  Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp is available now in retail stores across North America for the suggested retail price of $19.99.    


"The interactive fun and excitement of the 'Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi' show lends itself naturally to the world of video games," said Careen Yapp, vice president of licensing and business development for D3PA.  "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp has captured the energy and excitement of Ami and Yumi's adventures in one place for gamers of all ages to enjoy."    


"D3PA has really captured the musical and fantasy element of the 'Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi' show," stated Christina Miller, VP U.S. Consumer Products for Cartoon Network Enterprises, the global merchandising arm of Cartoon Network. "D3PA has once again successfully transitioned the characters from the television show in the virtual world of video games."    


Developed by Sensory Sweep and rated "E 10+" ("Everyone 10 and older" -- with cartoon violence) by the ESRB, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp introduces a brand new gaming genre -- the 'Rock 'n' Roll Brawler'.  Players will utilize the dual screen capabilities of the Nintendo DS as they use the top screen to experience the action and use the bottom screen to strum their guitars and trigger special fighting moves.  Players can upgrade the girls' health, luck, attack power, or wealth by collecting ingredients to make sushi or play fun mini-games such as Crane Machine to win more money, stylish uniforms and view additional character models.


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TalkBack / Activision Needs Your Voice!
« on: June 28, 2006, 05:14:13 PM »
Do you have what it takes to be the voice behind The Sub-Mariner or Jean Grey in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance?

Got a great acting voice? Think you can do it professionally? Well, Activision's ready to give you your big break. Head on over to Marvel: Ultimate Alliance's official website to check out the rules for the contest, and send in your audition sample.    


The Grand Prize Winner, besides being featured in the game as either The Sub-Mariner or Jean Grey, will recieve an Xbox 360, a copy of the game signed by Stan Lee, a pack of Ultimate Alliance playing cards, and a free trip to Los Angeles.    


Good luck; you've got until July 23, 2006 to enter!


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TalkBack / PREVIEWS: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All
« on: June 23, 2006, 05:13:01 PM »
This game doesn't come out until next year? OBJECTION!

    Last updated: 06/23/2006 by Karl Castaneda          

The oh-so-difficult-to-attain Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney was a huge sleeper hit when it released last year, and for good reason. The quirky humor, sharp visual style, and compelling story made it a great fit for gamers looking for a good text-based title. It’s hard to believe that it was only an enhanced port of a GBA game. Capcom’s set on continuing the cycle, though, and early next year we’re set to receive a remake of Gyakuten Saiban 2, which will be known stateside as Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice for All.    


Not a whole lot is known right now, but we can see a few concrete details from the trailer. Maya Fey is back for more action, and it would seem she’s brought a younger relative named Pearl Fey. And while Prosecutor von Karma was vanquished at the end of the first game, it looks like he might be avenged by another character addition: the ice-cold Franziska von Karma. As if that wasn’t enough, Phoenix’s arch-rival, Miles Edgeworth is back to make your cases a royal pain in the neck.    


Like the original, most of the game will involve investigating locales for evidence to use in court and pressing witnesses on the stand until they reveal the information you need to prove your client innocent. Fortunately, that’s not all; this time around, Capcom’s included a new gameplay mechanic to make trials a bit more interesting. Not only will Phoenix have to catch consistency errors, but he’ll also have to penetrate “psyche locks” in a person’s mind to uncover the truth. Exactly how he’ll do that is still unknown, however.    


What made the first Ace Attorney such a steal was that, in addition to the trials ported form the GBA version, a new case was unlocked at the end of the game. Unfortunately, it’s unknown at this time what, if any, new additions will be included. Justice for All is on track for a U.S. release early next year, so stay tuned to PGC as more information on the game breaks.  


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TalkBack / Opera Browser DS Release Date Revealed
« on: June 23, 2006, 05:03:11 PM »
The browser will hit Japan soon, but there isn't any new info for the U.S. date.

Japanese gamers hoping to go online with their DS found out the Opera Browser's release date today, currently set for July 24th. It'll retail for 3,800 yen, and will be packaged with a memory expansion pack.    


European and U.S. gamers are out of luck for right now, though, as new info on the browser won't be available until it hits the Land of the Rising Sun which is, once again, July 24th.    


Stay tuned to PGC as more on this story breaks.


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TalkBack / RE: Madden Soundtrack Unveiled
« on: June 23, 2006, 04:52:07 PM »
And it's full of indie, niche' music, right? Right?

EA Uncovers Top Secret In-Game Music Soundtrack for Madden NFL 07; Blockbuster Football Franchise Breaks New Bands and Launches New Tracks from Audioslave, AFI, Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday    


REDWOOD CITY , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2006--Crank it up, gamers! The football pre-season kicks off with a bang as Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) reveals the 35 songs that will be featured in Madden NFL 07, becoming the de facto soundtrack of the 2007 football season. The bone-crunching action and heart-pounding adrenaline of the grid iron is intensified by the game's one-of-a-kind mix of rock and hip hop.    


"Year after year, the music selected for inclusion in EA's smash hit football series invariably becomes the soundtrack of the football season, moving beyond the game to turn up in football stadiums and on live TV broadcasts," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Music Marketing at EA. "The Madden NFL Football franchise is recognized across North America as a driving force behind break-out bands...this year EA does it again."    


Players step onto the field in Madden NFL 07 with the thundering roar of the crowd in the background and the air filled with pounding rock anthems and energizing hip hop beats. Dr. Dre's protege who first appeared in NBA LIVE 06 and NFL STREET 2, Bishop LaMont now makes an appearance on Madden NFL 07 with a track featuring Chevy Jones, while Lupe Fiasco is on deck with Jonah Matranga. These hot tracks are included alongside new releases from fan favorites AFI, Audioslave, Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday. Also this year, game fans will be spellbound by new music debuts from Jared Leto's 30 Seconds to Mars, Dave Navarro's band The Panic Channel, and Rise Against whose sophomore record is anticipated to be one of the biggest rock albums of the year.    


Again this year, the hip hop production team Da Riffs remixed nearly a dozen original NFL FILMS music pieces will be showcased throughout the menus and in gameplay.    


The complete in-game soundtrack for Madden NFL 07 includes:    


  ARTIST
                            SONG    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  30 Seconds To Mars
                  Battle Of One    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  AFI
                               Summer Shudder    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Al Fatz
                           Came Down    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Anti-Flag
                         This Is The End (For You My Friend)    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Atreyu
                            Ex's And Oh's    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Audioslave(1)
                     Revelations    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Bishop LaMont feat. Chevy Jones(1)
The Best    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Cartel
                            Say Anything (Else)    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Cord(1)
                           Go Either Way    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Damone
                               


 Out Here All Night    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Dashboard Confessional
            Reason To Believe    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Dynamite MC(1)
                    Bounce    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Feezy 350
                         Playa What    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Glasses Malone(1)
                 Right Now    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Hit The Lights
                    Until We Get Caught    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Keane
                             Is It Any Wonder?    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Less Than Jake
                    Still Life Franchise    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Lupe Fiasco feat. Jonah Matranga
  The Instrumental    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Matchbook Romance
                 Monsters    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Omnisoul(1)
                       Not Giving Up    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Rise Against
                      Drones    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Riverboat Gamblers
                   


On Again Off Again    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Saves The Day
                         


Head For The Hills    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Shorty Da Kid(1)
                  Get Loose    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Spank Rock
                        Backyard Betty    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Sparta  (1)
                        Future Needs    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Taking Back Sunday
                Spin    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  The Panic Channel(1)
                 


Teahouse Of The Spirits    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  The Pink Spiders
                  Easy Way Out    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  The Rapture(1)
                    WAYUH    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
       In Fates Hands    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  The Sleeping
                      Don't Hold Back    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Trae
                              Real Talk    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Underoath
                         Ever So Inviting    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------    


  Wolfmother
                        Woman    


  ----------------------------------------------------------------------  


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TalkBack / DS Lite Brightens Up Europe
« on: June 23, 2006, 04:43:50 PM »
More importantly, you can import black DS Lites now!

Enjoy Summer With The New Look Nintendo DS Lite    


  23rd June 2006 – Nintendo’s sleek new hand-held console, the Nintendo DS Lite launches across Europe today following its phenomenal success in Japan and America. Now Europeans can enjoy all of their favourite games on a lighter, brighter Nintendo DS, available in black and white versions.    


Nintendo DS Lite is an improved version of the highly successful Nintendo DS, which has already been bought by more than 4.5 million people across Europe since its launch.    


When it launched in Japan and America earlier this year the Nintendo DS Lite was an overnight success, wooing consumers with its new redesign. Two days after its launch in America, the Nintendo DS Lite had sold a staggering 136,500 units with many major retailers totally selling out. The Nintendo DS Lite has been selling so fast that it is even outperforming the 2003 launch of the Game Boy Advance SP by 12%.    


As Summer draws close the Nintendo DS Lite is the perfect holiday companion, with a strong line-up of software including: the recently launched Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? a unique and innovative application which allows users to test and train their brain in just a few minutes a day; and the first side scrolling Mario platform game since the days of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, New SUPER MARIO BROS. which launches on 30th June 2006.    


The Nintendo DS Lite will join the Nintendo hand-held range in two colours at launch black and white and will retail for around £100. The Nintendo DS Lite launches across Europe today, Friday the 23rd June 2006.


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TalkBack / Nintendo Monopoly on the Way!
« on: June 09, 2006, 02:00:53 PM »
Is Termina Bay the new Boardwalk?

THE WORLD OF NINTENDO CONVERGES IN ALTERNATE GAMING UNIVERSE  -Popular Video Game Icons Unite in MONOPOLY: Nintendo Collector's Edition -    


CARLSBAD, CA - June 2006 - Watch out Mario brothers!  Run for cover Donkey Kong!  Fans of Nintendo video games will be battling it out for sweet revenge when they play the new MONOPOLY: Nintendo Collector's Edition.  This highly anticipated game features characters from seven of Nintendo's most popular game franchises like Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, Metroid and The Legend of Zelda.    


Nintendo fans will enjoy the ultimate challenge of trying to outsmart their opponents as they buy trade and sell their favorite video game icons in hopes of owning it all in the Nintendo universe!  Under license from Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc (NYSE: HAS), MONOPOLY: Nintendo Collector's Edition is designed to appeal to Nintendo fans of all ages.  Featuring timeless characters like Mario, Yushi, Kirby and Star Fox, fans can enjoy the thrill of deal making, risk taking and owning it all in the Nintendo video game world.      


"As someone who grew up with a Nintendo controller in his hand, working on this game was like a dream come true," said Derek Stucker, Game Designer, USAOPOLY.  "Throughout the games development I tried to include as much for the old school Nintendo players as the newer ones, from faded back screen shots on the game board center of the original Donkey King, Super Mario Brothers and Legend of Zelda games, to the integration of the original NES controller as one of the tokens.  Whether you're someone like me who grew up glued to the original Nintendo Entertainment System, or a young kid just picking up a Nintendo DS or Wii for the first time, you're sure to have a blast with this game."      


All components for MONOPOLY: Nintendo Collector's Edition are customized for the ultimate Nintendo fan.  The game features collectible pewter tokens such as Mario Hat, Koopa Shell, Donkey Kong Barrel, Hylian Shield, NES Controller and Link's Metal Boots.  Let the play begin!    


For more information about MONOPOLY: Nintendo Collector's Edition and other themed MONOPOLY games, contact USAOPOLY at 888-876-7659 or visit www.usaopoly.com.  


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TalkBack / Take Two to Develop for Wii
« on: June 09, 2006, 01:48:11 PM »
Rockstar's parent company has Nintendo's newest console in its sights.

According to a recent article at Next-Gen.Biz, detailing Take Two's financial status and development plans, it was revealed that the company is interested in making games for the Wii. Citing its immense popularity at E3, president and CEO Paul Eibeler had this to say:    


"The positive [aspect] for us is that we haven't been a big player in the Nintendo platform," said Eibeler. "The reception that [the Wii] received at the E3 show is one that makes us take a real strong look at it. As we grow our sports business, there are opportunities with our sports games to extend them to the Wii system, particularly if you look at baseball, where we have an exclusive arrangement, as well as some of the other sports games that would play extremely well on the Wii product.    


"...And some of the 2K products will be, [that is,] have an opportunity on the Wii. It's really a late '07, '08 opportunity for us, but it presents an additional revenue stream that we didn't have before."    


Specifics are scarce, so stay tuned to PGC as more on this story develops.


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TalkBack / O~3 to Bring Konductra to Nintendo DS
« on: June 08, 2006, 08:39:35 AM »
A new handheld puzzler's coming down the pipe this month.

O~3 Entertainment Announces ““Konductra"" for the Nintendo DS(TM)    


Addictive Touch-Based Puzzle Gameplay is Coming This June    


SANTA CLARA, CA, June 8, 2006 – O~3 Entertainment, an interactive entertainment publishing and distribution company, today announced that “Konductra", a fast-paced puzzle game for the Nintendo DS(TM), is scheduled to launch later this month. Featuring four different gameplay modes, “Konductra" is a touch-based puzzle game where players match colored tiles, create patterns, and work to block opponent’s lines. Taking full advantage of the wireless connectivity of the DS, “Konductra" allows players to either challenge puzzle masters from around the world using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or go against a neighborhood friend via local wireless LAN.    


“‘Konductra’ is a game that is perfect for the entire family, and a must have for those long summer road trips," said Chris Jelinek, president of O~3 Entertainment. “With simple, fun, addicting gameplay, ‘Konductra’ is one of those rare games that you’ll find yourself playing for hours and loving every minute."    


About “Konductra"  Developed by oeFun, “Konductra" challenges players to create and destroy lines with colored tiles to either earn points or attack an opponent. This unique, but elegant puzzle title offers four game modes, including Task, Score, VS. CPU, and VS. Human. In both versus modes, the objective is to beat the opponent by filling up the rival’s board as quickly as possible by destroying lines on the player’s own board and sending them to the opponent’s board. Gamers destroy lines by matching tiles and using the stylus to trace from like colored conductors running along the four edges of the screen.


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TalkBack / Brain Age Invades Europe
« on: June 08, 2006, 07:04:14 AM »
...with edutainment!

Do You Forget People's Names? Do You Forget Where You Put Things?    


TRAIN YOUR BRAIN IN JUST MINUTES A DAY    


8th June 2006 – Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? launches in the UK tomorrow. Already a phenomenal success in Japan, selling 2.4 million copies to-date, the product stimulates your brain and helps train mental awareness and your long-term memory by being used for a few minutes each day.    


A renowned Japanese neuroscientist, Dr Ryuta Kawashima developed a series of quick but challenging exercises designed to energise the brain. These quick brain exercises have been adapted into software for the Nintendo DS and allow users to train their brain by performing a number of tasks.    


‘Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?’ goes on sale on Friday at the estimated retail price of around £19.99. It’s never too early to start training your brain, and it only takes a few minutes each day!    


Click onto http://touchgenerations.com to learn more about Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?


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TalkBack / DS Lite Midnight Sale in New York
« on: June 08, 2006, 07:01:53 AM »
Get on over to the Nintendo World Store this Saturday!

Want to get your DS Lite before everyone else (well, besides those who got them from the street date leak)? If you live in New York City, the Nintendo World Store's got you covered. This Saturday, from 9 PM until 2 AM, you'll be able to line up to get your hands on the slick new handheld. Once it's Midnight, the DS Lite will go on sale for everyone to purchase.    


To keep you entertained, Nintendo will have a live DJ, Mario interacting with fans, and more. Also, the first 100 in line will get free carrying cases. So, again, if you want to get your grubby little hands on a Lite, get yourself to 10 Rockefeller Center at 9 PM.


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TalkBack / Teen Titans Suit Up Again
« on: June 08, 2006, 06:31:21 AM »
Robin and the gang return on the GBA.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF EVIL RETURNS IN MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT'S NEW 'TEEN TITANS(tm) 2' FOR GAME BOY(r) ADVANCE    


Edison, N.J., June 8, 2006 - The Teen Titans take on their toughest  challenge yet, as Majesco Entertainment Company and Warner Bros.  Interactive Entertainment today announced Teen Titans 2 for Game Boy(r)  Advance.  Developed by Artificial Mind & Movement, Teen Titans 2 is  expected to ship this fall for a suggested retail price of $29.99.    


   


"Majesco's original Teen Titans game was a handheld success and  reinforced that the Game Boy Advance audience is a perfect fit for the  Teen Titans property," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing.  "Teen Titans 2 builds on the solid gameplay of the first title while  offering fans of the series a brand new adventure with new villains, new  team attacks and new environments."      


   


The Brotherhood is back and once again it's up to the Teen Titans to  stop them from taking over Titan city.  Taking the Titans by surprise,  the Brain abducts the five teen super heroes and holds them prisoner.  Robin manages to escape and find his fellow Titans.  Once free, the team  sets out to take on the Brotherhood.  Play as Robin, Cyborg, Raven,  Beast Boy and Starfire in this action-packed sequel to the popular Game  Boy(r) Advance game.    


   


Other features found in Teen Titans 2 include:    


*        Navigate five different environments inspired by DC Comics'  Teen Titans world from the Warner Bros. Animation television series.  Search the city and help rescue the Titans, then choose your mission and  available Titan to conquer each hero's greatest challenge;    


*        Each Titan has his/her own unique moves, abilities and weapons;    


  *        Battle notorious Teen Titans villains, including Monsieur  Mallah, General Immortus and the Brain, the mastermind of the  Brotherhood of Evil;    


*        Team up with other Teen Titans and unleash killer team attacks;    


  *        Multiple pathways through each level offer options to navigate  the environment. Some paths will be easier to take with a specific Titan  while others will provide an extra challenge;    


*        Upgrade the Teen Titans with more life, more energy, more  weaponry and more Teen Titan Power;    


*                                               Replay previously played  levels to unlock hidden areas and upgrades using different Teen Titans.


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General Gaming / "PS3 Hardware Slow and Broken"
« on: June 06, 2006, 09:55:21 AM »
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=32171

Yeesh. Harsh stuff.

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TalkBack / RUMORS: Wii to be $149 on October 2nd?
« on: May 31, 2006, 02:46:07 AM »
According to new info, it may be coming at you sooner and for less...

When Nintendo announced last week that the Wii would not exceed 25,000 Yen in Japan (or $250 in America), most people were expecting a finalized price point of $199. After all, without expensive internal technology, Nintendo wouldn’t need to worry about recouping the kind of massive manufacturing costs Microsoft and Sony are experiencing. Surprisingly, though, the Wii may be even more affordable than that.    


According to QJ.Net, Japanese retailer PC-Success had the Wii listed as costing 18,000 Yen at launch, hinting at a possible $149 price point in the United States. PC-Success has since taken down the price, but curiously, fellow Japanese online store Kakaku.Livedoor still has the same price up.    


Nintendo’s staying completely silent on the topic of the Wii’s price point, and rightfully so; revealing their launch price plans certainly didn’t do Sony any favors at E3 earlier this month. It’s likely that Nintendo is still finalizing what they’ll package in with the system, and as such, the cost that Kakaku.Livedoor and PC-Success have published could be an estimate.    


Iwata and Co. are keeping this information close to their heart, but with the system’s launch planned for late Fall, they’ll have to reveal it soon.   The Tokyo Game Show in September would be a good opportunity, but it could happen sooner. The only thing we know for sure is that a $149 tag, being only a quarter of the price of the PS3, could do wonders for Nintendo at launch.    


In other launch-related news, a recent blog post at Jeux-France states that GameStop has sent out documents claiming an October 2nd release date for three Wii launch titles: Rayman Raving Rabbids, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and SpongeBob SquarePants. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the console will launch on the same day; the Xbox 360, for example, wasn’t available publicly until a week after launch software went on store shelves.    


Furthermore, while the early launch date would secure Nintendo some thunder to steal from Sony (who wouldn’t be releasing the PS3 for another month and a half), it may be too early, as games like Red Steel are still slated for November, as explained by Chris Kohler. These release dates are always subject to change, and taking that into account, it remains much more likely that Nintendo won’t launch the Wii until November. Again, we’ll have to wait and see.    


Stay tuned to PGC as more on these stories break.


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TalkBack / DS Lite Contest Winner
« on: May 24, 2006, 09:34:46 AM »
Talk about Dan Solem, Zhen Yu Li, and Nate C.'s great entries here.

Check it out!

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TalkBack / Nintendo DS Lite Comes to Europe
« on: May 22, 2006, 11:22:51 AM »
Not only that, but they'll be able to buy a black version of the handheld!

Good news came for European Nintendo fans today, as the DS Lite was announced to be released on June 26th, not only with the Pearl White edition that's coming to Australia and North America, but a yet-to-be-seen black version, too! Check it out here:    


 
You lucky Europeans!
   


As mentioned above, you'll be able to grab this new color and the regular white version when the handheld launches in Europe on June 26th of this year.


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TalkBack / Where's the Winner?
« on: May 22, 2006, 11:02:19 AM »
We've got the winner for PGC's DS Lite Contest, but we can't find him!

Daniel Solem's entry for our recent DS Lite Contest was great, and we were excited to award him his fabulous prize, but unfortunately, he hasn't responded to our confirmation email, and by not doing so, he isn't eligible to win the new handheld. We'd hate for him to have just forgotten to check his inbox, however, so we sure you're reading this, Daniel! Reply back from the email you used to submit your entry, and we'll get you your DS Lite right away.    


Unfortunately, if we don't recieve a reply ASAP, we'll have to disqualify the winning entry and move on to the runner up, Zhen Yu Li.  So hop to it, Dan, or Zhen's gonna steal your prize, and there won't be a cage match to win it back if you're slow on the draw!


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TalkBack / Mega Man on Wii?
« on: May 16, 2006, 05:26:39 PM »
Keiji Inafune sees it as a possibility.

In a recent interview with Planet Mega Man, Capcom's Keiji Inafune discussed what's new for the blue bomber. Eventually, the subject of the franchise on next-gen consoles came up:    


Sean: That's really great. And, one really quick last generic question, are you considering any Rockman titles  for the Nintendo Wii or PlayStation 3?    


Keiji Inafune: PlayStation 3, probably the target audience that's going to purchase the PlayStation 3, uh, it's  going to be people with a lot more money, and maybe it would not be the most suitable, uh, platform for the  Mega Man series.    


Sean: I agree.    


Keiji Inafune: However, the Wii definitely has some potential, and it's maybe one where our target audience  could embrace the Mega Man series. So while we haven't planned anything specific now at this time, I think  probably that the potential is the highest on that piece of hardware.    


While nothing was confirmed, the positive response by the series' head honcho can only mean good things in the future. Read the interview in its entirety here.


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TalkBack / Bust A Move Revolution Announced for Wii
« on: May 16, 2006, 11:55:04 AM »
The popular puzzle franchise comes to Nintendo's next-gen system.

Majesco Entertainment Announces First of Several Titles for Nintendo Wii  Console: 'Bust-A-Move Revolution'    


EDISON, N.J., May 16 -- Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative  provider of digital entertainment products and content, today announced its  inaugural Wii product, Bust-A-Move Revolution, is scheduled for early 2007.    


An iconic property within interactive entertainment, the Bust-A-Move video  game franchise has been a worldwide favorite of puzzle fans, as well as  hardcore and casual gamers for years.    


"We intend to maximize the intuitive nature of the Wii controller to create  a revolutionary offering of the highly popular Bust-A-Move franchise," said  Ken Gold Vice president of Marketing.  


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TalkBack / X-Men: The Official Game Officially Arrives to Retail Stores
« on: May 16, 2006, 11:47:59 AM »
Officially.

MARVEL AND ACTIVISION’S X-MEN : THE OFFICIAL GAME TAKES A STAND ON RETAIL SHELVES NATIONWIDE    


     


Santa Monica, CA – May 16, 2006 – Inspired by Marvel Entertainment’s legendary Super Hero franchise and serving as a prelude to the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox and Marvel Studios’ feature film “ X-Men: The Last Stand, " Activision, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) X-Men: The Official Game premieres today at retail outlets nationwide.  The game catapults players into an original storyline that allows them to command the distinct powers of Wolverine, Nightcrawler and Iceman as they battle classic Brotherhood villains including Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike and Multiple Man and traverse unique environments that showcase each character’s abilities while embarking on an epic quest to save mutant-kind.    


     


X-Men: The Official Game is the first Super Hero game for the Xbox™ 360 video game system from Microsoft and is available for a suggested retail price of $59.99. The PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo® GameCube™ versions are available for a suggested retail price of $39.99.  The PC, Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy® Advance versions are available for a suggested retail price of $29.99.  The console and PC games have been rated “T" (“Teen" – violence) and the handheld games have been rated “E-10+" (“Everyone 10 and older" – fantasy violence) by the ESRB.    


     


“In X-Men: The Official Game , players will experience the events leading up to the ‘ X-Men: The Last Stand’ feature film," said Will Kassoy, vice president of global brand management, Activision, Inc. “ Co-written by Zak Penn, the screenwriter of the film, and legendary comic book writer Chris Claremont, and featuring the voice talent of Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Shawn Ashmore and Alan Cumming, the game truly enables players to become a part of the X-Men movie universe ."    


     


For the first time, X-Men: The Official Game lets players truly experience the powers of three popular Super Heroes from the X-Men movie universe by allowing them to take on the roles of Wolverine, Nightcrawler and Iceman as they wield and upgrade their signature powers and maneuver through unique environments designed to showcase their Super Hero abilities.  Assisted by other X-Men characters including Storm and Colossus, players will use an advanced control scheme to master and control the characters as they unleash Wolverine’s combat rage, experience Nightcrawler’s acrobatics and teleportation powers and glide through the air on Iceman’s ice slide.


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TalkBack / Winning Eleven Comes to DS
« on: May 15, 2006, 02:53:47 PM »
Take soccer on the go!

KONAMI ANNOUNCES WINNING ELEVEN: PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2007    


Leading Soccer Franchise Makes Debut on Next-Generation Systems with More Teams and Expanded Modes of Play    


LOS ANGELES - Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Booth #800 - May 9, 2006 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 for the PlayStation computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and PC, as well as the series' debut on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Nintendo DS. Marking the return of the world's top soccer franchise, the game extends its leadership position with new international teams, new modes of play and astoundingly realistic gameplay.

    The world's best rated soccer video game franchise, Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 expands upon the series' unmatched realism with faster gameplay, more responsive control and improved artificial intelligence. Players will now make intelligent runs without the ball, identifying opportunities and pointing to where they would like the ball to be delivered. Similarly, the game is now more physical, with defenders jockeying for position and strikers working to turn their opponent as they receive the ball. The game's shooting system has also been refined, letting players take more snap shots, while volleys have been updated for more player control.

    Players will also be able to enjoy the Beautiful Game in more ways than ever before with new play modes. International Challenge mode lets players compete through four continents of opposition to become a champion, while Random Selection Match lets gamers take the field with a group of players selected at random from a predetermined league or geographic area. The popular Master League mode returns with more options, allowing players to take complete control of their favorite team and control its destiny for an extended period of time.

    The game's roster of teams is also expanded with new, fully-licensed international teams for players to use including Argentina, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, as well as additional club teams. Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is planned for retail launch in January 2007.


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