Really, if you compare the price-per-button, these new controllers aren't too pricey at all.

Mad Catz has announced the pricing for the new instruments for Rock Band 3.

The most significant addition to the Rock Band gameplay is the new wireless keyboard controller, which features a 25-key wireless keyboard which can be laid flat on a table or held up with a strap while playing. The keyboard peripheral can also be used to play the guitar tracks. It will be priced at $79.99 if purchased separately, or $129.99 bundled with the game.

The Metroid Prime developers might have an ape up their sleeves.

Retro Studios might be working on a new Donkey Kong title, according to IGN.

The company, based in Austin, Texas, has been mostly silent (beyond their work on Metroid Prime Trilogy) after completing the Metroid Prime games. Rumors have circulated about what they've been up to since Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was released in 2007.

Some of Pixel's lesser-known games could be coming to WiiWare or DSiWare.

Nicalis hinted at the idea of publishing Ikachan and Guxt, two of Cave Story creator Pixel's other games, in a recent blog entry on their website.

In 2009, Nicalis talked about the possibility of bringing Pixel's other games to DSiWare on Twitter.

All of Pixel's games are available as freeware online, but Cave Story was released on WiiWare this past March with upgrades.

High Voltage Software's first-person shooter sequel will use MotionPlus for precision control and better tracking.

Sega announced today that Conduit 2 will support Wii MotionPlus.

The sequel to last year's first-person shooter developed by High Voltage Software, Conduit 2 will use Nintendo's peripheral for better control and tracking. It will also help keep the pointer accurate when it reaches the side of the screen.

Pro Mode attempts to segue players into playing real instruments, and will be bolstered by new instruments, including the brand new keyboard.

Keyboards are headlining the list of new additions for Harmonix's Rock Band 3, which will also feature Pro Mode, 83 new songs, and refined gameplay, according to USA Today.

"With the introduction of keyboards, we get to bring a ton of amazing new music onto the platform, which will help feed the appetite for music for years to come," said Alex Rigopulos, Harmonix CEO.

The game's third universe, in addition to Amazing and Noir, will be the futuristic 2099 one.

Activision confirmed that the third universe featured in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions will be the Spider-Man 2099 universe.

So far, two other universes have been announced, the classic Amazing Spider-Man universe, featuring Kraven the Hunter as the main boss, and the Noir Spider-Man universe, which will feature Hammerhead and the Goblin as bosses. The 2099 universe will feature a robotic Hobgoblin as the main boss.

Reports indicate that third-parties had been, up to now, unable to announce games for Nintendo's 3D successor to the DS.

It has been known for a while that Nintendo plans to show the 3DS in some capacity at E3 next week. It's not known how much they plan to show of their next handheld, which they announced a few months prior, but Game Informer is reporting that third parities will be clear to show their titles for the new system once E3 begins.

DSi XL's third color will be released July 11. No sign of a price cut.

Nintendo announced today that a third DSi XL color scheme will be released in North America, "Midnight Blue." This new color joins "Burgundy" and "Bronze" (black) on July 11, 2010.

"Midnight Blue" is the same color as the recently announced Japanese "Blue" DSi XL (known as the DSi LL in Japan). It, as well as "Green" and "Yellow", will be available in Japan this month and come with a price drop.

Get this party started all over again.

Today Activision announced DJ Hero 2, the sequel to the 2009 music game that featured use of a turntable accessory.

The sequel will feature over 85 artists spread over 70 new mash-ups. The game will feature music from Dr. Dre, The Chemical Brothers, Kanye West, Metallica, Lady Gaga, and... Read more...

Toss a disc, rescue a meerkat, or put out a fire...in the future.

This week in Nintendo downloads we have seven new games across the Nintendo digital platforms, with four for DSiWare and three for WiiWare. No Virtual Console games were released this week.

The first DSiWare game up this week is Flametail, a game set in the year 2099. The game asks you to... Read more...

In addition to the DSi version, Spirit Hunters Inc. will also receive a 3DS version.

In an interview conducted by Cronogenesis, Nnooo has announced that their latest title, Spirit Hunters Inc., will be released on 3DS in the near future. In addition to the 3DS version, Spirit Hunters Inc. will also be making an appearance as DSiWare.

Nic Watt stated the following in the interview:

Two versions of the game will be released.

Square Enix has announced a new WiiWare title called Kumanage. The game takes place in a fantasy world inside of a mysterious picture book hidden inside of an old mansion. Kumanage is described as being a puzzle game in which you "Paper Bears" with the Wii Remote in order to solve puzzles.

There... Read more...

Even with the successful launch of Super Mario Galaxy 2, hardware sales remained stagnant.

Despite Super Mario Galaxy 2 having a successful launch, with 340,000 copies sold in its launch week, Wii hardware sales remained minimal. There was a small sales raise when compared to last week's sales data, but it still wasn't enough to dethrone Sony's platforms.

The hardware charts from Media Create are as follows:

Mario Galaxy 2 sees a much stronger debut than its predecessor.

According to Media Create sales data, Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the best selling title in Japan for the week of May 24 to 30. The top four bestselling titles are composed of new titles. Super Mario Galaxy 2 managed to sell 340,000 copies in its debut week. In comparison, the latest Super Robot Taisen DS title only sold 81,000 copies.

Retailers leak some details about the upcoming party game from Nintendo.

Just a few days after Nintendo announced Wii Party’s release date, a list at the Japanese retail site HMV mentions some of the mini-games players can expect in the title.

The mini-games are as follows:

Wanwan Karuta: While the Wii Remote is playing a sound, players must identify what animal is making the sound.

The publisher/developer of the Professor Layton series plans to begin publishing the games outside of Japan without Nintendo.

Level-5, an independent developer/publisher based in Fukuoka, Japan, announced their intentions to open up offices abroad. The company, known for their work on Dragon Quest VIII and XI as well as for their Professor Layton series, plans to start their own international subsidaries to handle publishing... Read more...

The newest installment in the long-running franchise features a story mode, challenges for any song, and...Gene Simmons.

Today Activision announced Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, the newest console installment of their music mega-franchise. It is being developed by Vicarious Visions for Wii.

While retaining all of the Party Play and Competitive modes from Guitar Hero 5 (as well as the instrument selection of guitar,... Read more...

The new title is being developed by a studio founded by the designer of Street Fighter II.

Crafts & Meister Co., Ltd. announced their new Wii title, Earth Seeker, in the latest issue of Famitsu.

The game begins on Earth, following an apocalyptic calamity. Humanity escapes Earth by packing themselves and their most cherished relics onto a giant spaceship. The ship crashes on an alien... Read more...

Japanese launch date is confirmed by the game's official site.

Nintendo's official Japanese site for Metroid: Other M has confirmed a release date of September 2 in the territory, following shortly after its August 31 release in North America.

The site has also been updated with plenty of new images and information about the game's story, characters, and gameplay.

Charles Martinet present at midnight opening at the Oxford Street GAME store in London.

To celebrate the long awaited arrival of Super Mario Galaxy 2 to UK shores, GAME in Oxford Street, London will be hosting a midnight launch from 11pm to 1am.

Festivities on the day include game signings and photo opportunities with Charles Martinet, voice of Mario and friends. The first 50 people to attend dressed as Mario will earn a goody bag with Super Mario Galaxy 2 treats.