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... Read more...

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... Read more...

The horror-survival epic could re-invent itself in the next game in the series.

In a panel at the San Diego Comic- Con, Capcom Producer Jun Takeuchi mentioned that he would like to see the Resident Evil series re-imagined in the next generation of the franchise when asked if the series would see a drastic change after the release of Darkside Chronicles on the Wii. Takeuchi further... Read more...

The Dead Space spin-off will receive a comic book thanks to Image Comics.

Electronic Arts has announced that they have partnered up with Image Comics in the creation of a comic book based on the next game in the Dead Space saga, Extraction. . Illustrator Ben Templesmith and writer Antony Johnston reunite after their successful collaboration on last year’s Dead Space Comics.

This surprisingly thin week reveals three new WiiWare titles and a mere single DSiWare offering.

This week in Nintendo Downloads brings us another week devoid of a single Virtual Console offering. Three new titles have been added for WiiWare alongside a single DSiWare title.

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1 is the first entry in the Tales of Monkey Island WiiWare and PC series. Players... Read more...

The Wii version of the GameCube title will be a Gamestop exclusive.

Natsume has confirmed that the Wii version of Harvest Moon: Magical Melody is coming to North America as a Gamestop exclusive title. Set for a late August release, Magical Melody features motion controls for many of the activities, including fishing, mining, and foraging, but eliminates the option... Read more...

Master the universal language of music courtesy of the DS.

SouthPeak Games has announced that they will be publishing Music, an educational music title, headlined by renowned composer and author of “Anybody Can Read Music,” Shiro Tsuji. Music will feature an encyclopedia with over 400 musical terms, mini-games, and a variety of lessons and musical quizzes.

The first game in the Battle Network will be reborn on the DS.

In celebration of Mega Man’s upcoming 25th anniversary, Capcom will remake the first game in the Mega Man Battle Network series, known as Rockman EXE in Japan. The remake will be titled “Rockman EXE: Operate Shooting Star.”. According to series producer Ken Horinouchi, it will be the first game in the Battle Network franchise since the series ended 3 years ago.

The developers behind Cave Story and La Mulana create a co-development and publishing partnership.

Recently, Nicalis and Nigoro confirmed that they have forged a co-development and publishing partnership. This deal allows games from both companies to be published and distributed in North America, Japan, and Europe.

Currently, Nicalis is developing Cave Story and Night Game for WiiWare, while Nigoro is responsible for independent games such as Rose & Camellia, Miracle Witch, and La Mulana.

Players won’t have to wait long to experience Guybrush’s newest adventure.

TellTale Games confirmed through their official blog that the first episode of Tales of Monkey Island, titled “Launch of the Screaming Narwhal”, will hit the WiiWare service on July 27 at 1,000 Nintendo Points ($10).

No date has been set for the European release, but TellTale Games promises to have information very soon

Japanese players won't have to pay much for the title.

Japanese retailers have begun accepting pre-orders for Wii Fit Plus, offering two versions of the title.

The Balance Board Bundle will set players back 9,800 Yen (approximately $105). The stand alone version, however, will cost 2,200 Yen (approximately $22), which makes the release one of the few times Nintendo has priced a new title that cheap.

The Wii and DS exclusive title will hit store shelves just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Electronic Arts has announced that the next entry in the Need for Speed series, Need for Speed NITRO, will be released on November 17, 2009.

In time for the holiday shopping season, Need for Speed NITRO continues the series’ tradition of high speed gameplay. The title has been developed... Read more...

The Wii Fitness title from Sega will see an August release.

Sega of America has announced that they release will their latest Wii title, Daisy Fuentes Pilates, on August 4, 2009, marking the first time a Pilates title comes to the Wii console. Daisy Fuentes Pilates will feature customizable workouts, fitness tracking, and coaching from Daisy Fuentes herself. The title even features Balance Board support.

The ambitious DS game will makes its debut this September.

Warner Bros. Interactive has announced that 5th Cell's innovative DS title Scribblenauts will be released on September 15, 2009.

Since its announcement, Scribblenauts has received numerous recognitions from the industry thanks to its unique concept. Players take control of lead character Maxwell... Read more...

The video captures footage from all three titles included on this special compilation disc.

Today, Nintendo released a brand new trailer of their upcoming title, Metroid Prime Trilogy. The video contains footage of all three of the titles across various in-game locales.

Players will have the opportunity to revisit the series with brand new Wii pointer controls and achievements in both Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is being re-released on the disc, completing the package.

Take control of series' prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth next February.

Today at the San Diego Comic Con, Capcom revealed that the latest entry in the Ace Attorney series, Ace Attorney Investigation: Miles Edgeworth is set to release February 16, 2010.

Players will assume the role of Miles Edgeworth, Phoenix Wright's rival and famed prosecutor from the popular series.... Read more...

In addition to the new movie, the classic book will also receive a video game adaptation.

Warner Bros. Interactive has announced that they will release a videogame based on the classic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are, to accompany the upcoming release of the new Spike Jonze film.

Players will control young Max in an action adventure through the island of the Wild Things,... Read more...

The latest firmware update fixes a glitch related to Wii Sports Resort.

Last week Nintendo sent Wii gamers a new firmware update. According to Nintendo, the System Menu 4.1 firmware update provides some behind-the-scenes updates that enhance the system's performance.

Players, however, have discovered that the reason for the update is because of a glitch related... Read more...

AiAi and friends return to Wii in this Balance Board-compatible party game.

Sega recently unveiled Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll, the latest game in the Monkey Ball franchise, with a teaser site.

The latest game in the franchise, which began in arcades and first hit consoles in 2001, will be a party game featuring Balance Board controls. A trailer has also been released, although it only shows series star AiAi playing with the Balance Board.

Guitar Hero 5 will include one of Santana's most popular songs as well as his likeness.

Activision recently revealed that Guitar Hero 5 will prominently feature famed guitarist Carlos Santana. Players will have the ability to select Santana as their character and make a digital version of the musician jam to some sublime tunes. Along with his likeness, the newest installment in the series will also feature a live version of Santana's popular single from 1972, "No One to Depend On."