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July 25, 2009

SouthPeak Games Announces Music on DS DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:28 pm EDT
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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.

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Mega Man Battle Network Remake Announced for DS DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 1:00 pm EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: Capcom

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.

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Independent Developers Nicalis and Nigoro Form a Partnership Wii

by Lukasz Balicki - 11:33 am EDT
Total comments: 2

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.

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July 24, 2009

Tales of Monkey Island Will Hit WiiWare Next Monday Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 8:23 pm EDT
Total comments: 11 Source: Telltale Games

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

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Wii Fit Plus Receives Budget Price in Japan Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:55 am EDT
Total comments: 16 Source: GMstar.com

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.

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July 23, 2009

Need for Speed NITRO Release Date Announced Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:58 pm EDT
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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...

Release Date Set for Daisy Fuentes Pilates Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:51 pm EDT
Total comments: 1

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.

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Scribblenauts Heading to DS This September DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:23 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: PR Email

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...

Nintendo Releases Brand New Metroid Prime Trilogy Trailer Wii

by Nick DiMola - 6:23 pm EDT
Total comments: 8

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.

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Capcom Announces Release Date for Ace Attorney Investigation DS

by Nick DiMola - 12:37 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: PR E-Mail

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...

July 22, 2009

Where The Wild Things Are Game Announced Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 5:09 pm EDT
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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...

Nintendo Releases System Menu 4.1 Update

by Pedro Hernandez - 3:01 pm EDT
Total comments: 15 Source: Nintendo

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...

July 21, 2009

Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll Revealed Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:42 pm EDT
Total comments: 20 Source: http://www.sega.com/games/super-monkey-ball-step-a...

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.

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Carlos Santana Set to Appear in Guitar Hero 5 Wii

by Jared Rosenberg - 11:49 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Press Release

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."

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July 20, 2009

DS and DSi Systems Sell Robustly In June DS

by Jared Rosenberg - 7:52 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

In the month of June, Nintendo DS systems outsold all current-generation home consoles combined.

The Nintendo DS topped the NPD Group’s June hardware sales chart by a wide margin. More than 424,000 DSi systems and 342,000 DS systems (Lite and Phat) found their way from retail stores into the hand of gamers. In total over 766,000 DS systems were sold, which is more than the combined sales of the Xbox 360 (240,600), PS3 (164,700), and Wii (361,700) put together.

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XSEED to Bring Wizard of Oz RPG to North America DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 6:14 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Press Release

The magical L. Frank Baum story becomes a fantastical DS RPG.

XSEED Games announced that they will localize the Wizard of Oz-inspired DS RPG, The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road. Licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive and originally published in Japan by D3Publisher, Beyond the Yellow Brick Road follows the story of the original book as made famous by the MGM film of the same name.

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Capcom Reveals the Release Date for Spyborgs Wii

by Lukasz Balicki - 12:55 pm EDT
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Players will be able to enjoy the cooperative brawler in September in North America.

Capcom has recently announced that Spyborgs will be released on September 29 in North America, with a price point of $49.99.

Spyborgs is a two-player cooperative brawler where you choose from two of three specially-enhanced cyborgs to stop a former ally turned evil. The game boasts over 35 stages filled with many enemies and challenges to conquer.

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Nintendo Channel Updated in Japan Wii

by Lukasz Balicki - 11:59 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Official Website

Everyone's Nintendo Channel received an update which many new features and enhancements.

Nintendo recently posted an updated version of Everyone's Nintendo Channel in Japan. The channel has a new, sleeker interface that allows for easier navigation.

In addition to the new interface, the updated channel boasts five new features. When you start the channel, you can configure it to view videos in high or standard quality.

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Three New Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Adventures Arrive on WiiWare Wii

by Lukasz Balicki - 10:42 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Offical Game Website

Nintendo will be releasing three versions of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon on Japanese WiiWare.

Nintendo has recently revealed that the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon franchise will arrive on WiiWare in Japan.

The latest Mystery Dungeon game will be released as three different versions: Pokémon: Mysterious Dungeon - Proceed Forward! Flame Adventurers!, Pokémon: Mysterious Dungeon - Let’s... Read more...

NyxQuest Character to Appear in Furry Legends Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 8:47 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: http://twitter.com/furry_legends

Furry Legends, Gamelion Studios' first WiiWare game, will feature a guest appearance by Nyx from the WiiWare game NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits.

According to the Furry Legends twitter page, Gamelion Studios' WiiWare debut will feature a cameo appearance by Nyx from fellow WiiWare developer Over the Top Games' NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits. Nyx is a winged girl who sets out to find her missing friend Icarus. It is unknown how she will fit into Furry Legends.

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