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November 12, 2009

Composer Hints at Bully Sequel Wii

by Andy Goergen - 10:42 am EST
Total comments: 10 Source: The Gaming Liberty

The 2006 million-seller has a sequel in sight.

In an interview with The Gaming Liberty, composer Shawn Lee revealed that he would be composing a soundtrack for a Bully sequel. Lee, who also worked on the soundtrack for the original Bully, said in an interview, "It looks like I will be doing the soundtrack for Bully 2 in the not so distant future".

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Nintendo Bringing Hotel Dusk Sequel and Dynamic Zan to Japan in Early 2010 Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 10:04 am EST
Total comments: 23 Source: Andriasang

Known in Japan as Last Window: Late Night Promise and Zangeki Reginleiv, the two titles are due out in Japan in January and February respectively.

Nintendo announced that Zangeki Reginleiv for Wii and Last Window: Late Night Promise for DS are coming to Japan in early 2010.

Zangeki Reginleiv, formerly known as Dynamic Slash (or Dynamic Zan), is an action game from Sandlot, who are responsible for Earth Defense Force. There are over 300 weapons to use and four-player co-op. It's set for a February 11 release.

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November 11, 2009

Christmas Clix Announced for WiiWare Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:07 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Life

Players will be able to play the jolly puzzler on December 7.

JV Games, creators of Pong Toss and Incoming, announced the release date for Christmas Clix, a holiday-themed puzzle title for WiiWare.

Coming December 7, the object of the game is to clear the presents Santa Claus keeps stacking and decorate a tree.

In order to accomplish this, players... Read more...

Game Art's WiiWare Title Coming to North America Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 9:52 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Silicon Era

Called Shadow Walker in Japan, The Magic Obelisk is set for a North American release thanks to an ESRB listing.

Game Art's Shadow Walker, a WiiWare title in which players take on the role of a boy's shadow, will be released in North America, but under a different name, according to an ESRB listing.

The game, called The Magic Obelisk, has been rated E for Everyone and is described as being a puzzle game in which players guide a spirit floating across landscapes in the sky.

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n-Space Hosting Modern Warfare: Mobilized Fan Match DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 2:58 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: n-Space

Owners of the DS title will be able to battle against the developers of the game.

n-Space has announced through their Facebook page that they will be hosting a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized Fan Match on Friday, November 13.

Players who join the event will be able to play against the n-Space development team. The event will last for two hours, starting at 7:30 p.m.... Read more...

Iwata Stresses Need to Differentiate from iPhone DS

by Andy Goergen - 8:07 am EST
Total comments: 20 Source: Yahoo Finance

Nintendo chief says the "future is dark" if their customers can't tell what sets their handhelds apart.

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata recently weighed in with his thoughts on the competition presented in the handheld gaming space by Apple's iPhone. While he said that it makes him "uncomfortable" to have Apple consistently presented as a Nintendo rival, he did admit that Nintendo has to be sure to communicate what sets their portables apart from the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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Dragon Quest VI Hitting DS in Japan in 2010 DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 7:43 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Andriasang

The third DS remake of the classic series is coming out in Japan on January 28.

Square Enix has announced a January 28 Japanese release date for Dragon Quest VI.

The third in the Zenithia trilogy started in Dragon Quest IV and continued in V, Dragon Quest VI originally came out only in Japan in 1995.

Once again, the developers of the two previous remakes of Dragon Quest IV and V, ArtePiazza, are handling the development duties. However, this time around, the original developer is Heartbeat instead of Chunsoft.

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November 10, 2009

Again and Monster Rancher Set For March 2010 DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 1:40 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Press Release

Tecmo is planning on bringing the mystery title that takes place in New Jersey, and the latest DS entry in the Monster Rancher series, to North America next year.

Tecmo and developer Cing are teaming up to bring two new DS title to North America: Again, and Monster Rancher DS.

Again is another text adventure from the makers of Hotel Dusk that features a developing mystery with crime and intrigue.

Taking place in the fictional New Jersey town of Clockford,... Read more...

EA CEO Frustrated by Low Wii Sales

by Neal Ronaghan - 11:14 am EST
Total comments: 171 Source: GamesIndustry.biz

John Riccitiello wants Nintendo to release more first-party titles to spur interest in the platform.

Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello discussed the company's low Wii sales in an investor conference call last night. He noted that he was frustrated with the poor performance of EA software on the platform, despite what he considers to be the best third-party lineup on the console.

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New Harvest Moon Wii and DS Games Hit Stores Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 9:28 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

Harvest Moon: Animal Parade and Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands come out for Wii and DS respectively today.

Natsume announced that both Harvest Moon: Animal Parade and Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands are available now.

Animal Parade is the newest Wii iteration of the Harvest Moon series. Taking place in Harmonica Town, players have to collect the five elemental bells and awaken the Harvest King to help... Read more...

November 9, 2009

Activision Files Drum Hero Patent

by Jon Lindemann - 5:32 pm EST
Total comments: 7 Source: MTV Multiplayer Blog

There may be a new type of hero coming in the future.

Activision recently filed a patent for the name "Drum Hero" in a filing with the U.S. State Patent and Trademark office.

Filed on October 30, the patent covers the following:

"Toys, hand-held games with liquid crystal displays, musical toys; action figures and accessories therefor; arcade games; coin-operated video games; electric action toys; handheld unit for playing electronic video games; electronic toy drums"

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The Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks to Feature New Instrument DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 4:28 pm EST
Total comments: 33 Source: Official Nintendo Magazin

In addition to the train, Link will also have the Spirit Pipes to aid him in his journey.

Official Nintendo Magazine has unveiled a new instrument in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the DS. Reminiscent of the Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker, Link will be using an instrument called the Spirit Pipes, which can be used to summon special powers.

Before visiting any temple, Link... Read more...

Ultrahand Returns in Japan As An Exclusive WiiWare Title Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 3:29 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Adrian Sang

The classic Nintendo toy returns as an exclusive WiiWare game for Japanese Club Nintendo members.

Nintendo announced a new item for their Club Nintendo service in Japan. The item will be a WiiWare title based on the Ultrahand, known as Wii de Ultrahand (Ultrahand on the Wii).

This is the first time a Wii game of any kind has been offered as a special Club Nintendo reward aside from Doc Louis's Punch-Out!! as an end-of-the-year reward in North America.

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Aksys To Publish DSiWare Titles

by Pedro Hernandez - 3:15 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Silicon Era

One of their first titles will be Animal Puzzle Adventure.

Aksys has announced that they will be publishing a puzzle game for DSiWare called Animal Puzzle Adventure, known in Japan as Simple Puzzle Series: Chiria's Barn.

An Arcs System Works title, Animal Puzzle Adventure has players guiding farm animals into their barns, making sure they are safe from... Read more...

This Week in Nintendo Downloads Wii

by Andy Goergen - 11:17 am EST
Total comments: 17

Nintendo graces us with an exciting update that is rich with new and established franchises.

This week in Nintendo downloads brings us a whopping eleven titles: three for WiiWare, two for Virtual Console, and six for DSiWare.

This week on WiiWare marks the release of the hotly anticipated return of the Excitebike franchise with Excitebike: World Rally. This remake of the classic NES... Read more...

November 8, 2009

PEGI Reveals Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console Wii

by Lukasz Balicki - 8:36 pm EST
Total comments: 9 Source: PEGI/Nintendo Life

Michael Jackson's classic game may moonwalk to Virtual Console in Europe.

A recent PEGI listing has revealed that Michael Jackson's Moonwalker might be released for the Virtual Console in Europe. This is a significant listing, primarily due to the fact that there aren't many licensed titles on Virtual Console.

The listing states that Sega of Europe will publish the... Read more...

November 6, 2009

Bit.Trip Void Release Date Announced Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 10:30 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Gaijin Games

The third game in the Bit.Trip series will be released just in time for Thanksgiving.

Gaijin Games has announced a November 23 release date for the third game in the Bit.Trip series, Bit.Trip Void.

The WiiWare title, which has been available in Japan since October 27, will be available in North America for the week of Thanksgiving for 600 Wii Points ($6). The game will once again star Commander Video in a journey inspired by classic Atari games.

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Spirit Tracks to Feature Playable Zelda DS

by Neal Ronaghan - 8:13 am EST
Total comments: 27 Source: Press Release

Link's going to have a princess riding shotgun this time around.

Nintendo has announced that, for the first time in the storied history of the franchise, Princess Zelda herself (i.e. not an alter ego, such as Shiek or Tetra) will be a playable character in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for Nintendo DS.

Zelda rides along with Link on his train... Read more...

November 5, 2009

Phoenix Wright Coming to Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 12:24 pm EST
Total comments: 22 Source: Gamer Bytes

The German USK rating system revealed a possible entry in the attorney series.

A Phoenix Wright title is in works for Wii, according to the German USK rating system.

The series has only been on portables in the past, and this Wii entry would be the first time Phoenix Wright and company would be appearing on a home console.

The Phoenix Wright games are a series of... Read more...

November 4, 2009

Taito to Release Space Invaders Extreme on DSiWare DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 12:34 pm EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Silicon Era

The DSiWare version will deliver a cheaper version of the classic game's recent rebirth.

Taito announced the release of Space Invaders Extreme Z on DSiWare in Japan.

The title is actually a port of Space Invaders Extreme 2 minus some of the modes found in the retail release. The DSiWare version only has two modes: time attack and score attack. These modes will have three levels of difficulty: beginner, normal and extreme.

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