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Nintendo Download 2/9/2012

Justin Berube — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:23:38 +0000

More titles have been added to Nintendo’s digital shops!

3DS eShop
Maru’s Mission (Game Boy Virtual Console)

Nintendo Video
Dinosaur Office: Romance (available Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. PST)

DSiWare(and 3DS eShop)
40-in-1 Explosive Megamix

WiiWare
BurgerTime World Tour

For more information on any of these titles be sure to check out the official Press Release below!

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NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS – FEB. 9, 2012

Feb. 9, 2012

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo Video™
Dinosaur Office: Romance (available Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. PST) – Craig deals with matters of the heart. Rawr! (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Nintendo eShop
Maru’s Mission™ – Play as the ninja Maru in this action-packed side-scrolling game that will take you on a journey across the world. To rescue his girlfriend, Maru must face a number of mythological monsters. (For Nintendo 3DS)

WiiWare™
BurgerTime World Tour – This new version of the arcade classic features an innovative 3D environment and elevated retro game play. Enjoy challenging platform elements, boss characters and more than 20 meaty levels. (For Wii™)

Also new this week:
• 40-in-1 Explosive Megamix (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloaddab83T65.php.

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

Battleship Video Game Movie Adaptation Coming to an Ocean Grid Near You

Catherine Cai — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Video game adaptations of movies are common practice nowadays. What better way to maximize profits and advertise a movie, probably adapted from a book, than to create an adaptation of that movie with a video game? Sadly, Hollywood still hasn’t figured out what constitutes a good video game. Hence, we’ve gotten such jems as Thor: God of Thunder and Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

According to Joystiq, Hollywood’s continuing down its path of video game abominations by signing on Double Helix Games to make the video game adaptation of the movie adaptation of the classic game Battleship. Yes, the same Double Helix with a shining resume for having developed classics like the Green Lantern game and the G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra game.

Expect this Battleship to sink sometime in April for Europe and May for North America. The game will be available for 360, PS3, Wii, and DS in order to maximize profits, and possibly pain.

New Video Game Releases: Feb. 6 – Feb. 12

Garrett Hartman — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:28 +0000

Finally, the type of Rock’em Sock’em release week that is fun to write about. While maybe not the Superbowl of release weeks, with so many big and varied releases, it could easily be mistaken for a busy November release week. Let’s take a look at a few of the notable releases of this week.

Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning is a single-player action role-playing game put together by a dream team including executive designer Ken Rolston (lead designer of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion), story writer R.A. Salvatore (celebrated fantasy writer), artist Todd McFarlane (creator of Spawn and famous comic book artist) and Big Huge Game owner Curt Shilling (Hall of Fame MLB pitcher and gaming enthusiast). With a team like this and great early reviews, you’d be fool not to pick it up for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

The Darkness II revisits the ongoing saga of possessed mobster Jackie Estacado from 2007′s hit The Darkness. Promising interesting new gameplay tweaks, such as the ability to quad wield and increased use of darklings, this is indeed a promising release to look for on PC, 360 and PS3.

For gamers looking for more Batman there is Gotham City Imposters. While not featuring the Gotham’s Caped Crusader, the game will be played from the perspective of two teams each trying to kill the other: one with people dressed like Batman and the other with people dressed like The Joker. Players will be able to customize their costumes, gadgets and other aspects of the game with 8 player action that takes place with an over-the-top visual style. Gotham City Imposters releases this week on XBLA, PSN and PC.

Shank 2 sees the return of avenging assassin Shank. Once again Shank is forced to go on the offensive as those closest to him come under atteck. Using an arsenal including dual handguns, chainsaws, machetes, plus all-new weapons and a brand new set of moves to protect those close to him, his enemies don’t stand a chance. Shank 2 releases this week on XBLA,PC and PSN.

Pick of the Week: I am a big fan of 2007′s The Darkness. At the time it had breathtaking graphics, an offbeat style and gameplay mechanics to make it both unique and satisfying. At the same time, it would be hard to overlook the pedigree of the team that put together Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. It’s a close one, but Reckoning by a nose - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Below is the full list of new releases.

PlayStation 3

Dance Magic
Fallout: New Vegas – Ultimate Edition
Gotham City Impostors (PSN)
Jak and Daxter Collection
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning CE
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations
Shank 2 (PSN)
The Darkness II
The Darkness II LE
The House of the Dead III (PSN)
The Simpsons Arcade Game (PSN)

Xbox 360

Dance Magic
Fallout: New Vegas – Ultimate Edition
Forza Motorsport 4: February American Le Mans Series Pack (DLC)
Gotham City Impostors (XBLA)
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning CE
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations
Shank 2 (XBLA)
The Darkness II
The Darkness II LE

Wii

NADA

Gotham City Impostors
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Shank 2
The Darkness II
The Darkness II LE

3DS

Balloon Pop 2
Resident Evil: Revelations

Jewel Link Chronicles: Mountains of Madness

PSP

NADA

Nintendo Download 2/2/2012

Justin Berube — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:03 +0000

More titles have been added to Nintendo’s digital shops!

3DS eShop
Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword

Nintendo Video
“Drown in the Now” by The Crystal Method (Available Feb. 3rd at 3 p.m. PST)

DSiWare (and 3DS eShop)
GO Series: Undead Storm

WiiWare
Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Great Gateway Grab

For more information about any of these titles be sure to check out the official Press Release below!

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS – FEB. 2, 2012

Feb. 2, 2012

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop
Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword™ - Travel a world rife with beauty and danger to rescue the legendary Princess Cherry Blossom. Her kidnapper has placed dozens of blade-wielding henchmen in your path. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™
GO Series: Undead Storm – Six months after a mysterious meteorite strike, the undead have awoken and are taking over the city. What lies behind this zombie epidemic? Only you can uncover the truth. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

Nintendo Video™
“Drown in the Now” by The Crystal Method (available Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. PST) - UVPHACTORY created a graphic black, white and red New York neighborhood that has been infested by small robots. The video culminates with Matisyahu’s rescue via boat by The Crystal Method. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Iwata Asks
Swapnote™ – Read the latest edition of Iwata Asks for an inside look at Swapnote, a new application that allows Nintendo 3DS owners to write, decorate and send handwritten 3D notes to people on their friend lists via SpotPass™ and StreetPass™. Swapnote is available to download from the Nintendo eShop at no cost.

Also new this week:
• Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Great Gateway Grab (WiiWare™)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download3Cb1LaF8.php.

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

Rhythm Heaven Fever Launch Event Announced

Justin Berube — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:38 +0000

A Rhythm Heaven Fever launch even has just been announced! Nintendo is going to team up with iam8bit and Giant Robot to throw a launch party for the upcoming Wii game Rhythm Heaven Fever on February 10th, 2012 at 6:00 pm at the iam8bit Gallery in LA.

It sounds like there will be lots of cool swag being given out too, which I will sadly miss out on. For more information on this exciting event be sure to read the official Press Release below!

NINTENDO INVITES FANS TO FEEL THE BEAT AT THE RHYTHM HEAVEN FEVER LAUNCH EVENT

L.A. Consumers to Experience New Rhythm-Based Game for the Wii System with Hands-On Demos and Prize Giveaways on Feb. 10

WHAT: Nintendo is teaming up with iam8bit and Giant Robot to invite consumers to celebrate the release of the Rhythm Heaven™ Fever game for the Wii™ console. With its quirky graphics and catchy music, Rhythm Heaven Fever is the perfect game to bring video game fans and art lovers together.

This party will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees will have the chance to get hands-on time with the game in advance of its Feb. 13 release. In addition guests will enjoy game play, food, beverages and music throughout the evening.

Attendees can also film and submit clips to be included in a special Rhythm Heaven Fever interactive video experience posted at http://rhythmheaven-jointhegroove.nintendo.com.

T-shirts, posters and other premium items customized for the event will be given away while supplies last.

Rhythm Heaven Fever is a unique game that lets players find the beat and prove they’ve got the groove. With irresistibly catchy music and quirky graphics, the game puts a new spin on more than 50 easy-to-learn, tough-to-master minigames. More information about Rhythm Heaven Fever is available at http://rhythmheavenfever.nintendo.com.

WHO: California video game fans and music and art lovers of all ages

WHEN:

Friday, Feb. 10
6-10 p.m.

WHERE:

iam8bit Gallery
2147 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026

VISUALS:
• Video game fans grooving to the beats of Rhythm Heaven Fever for Wii at a hip L.A. venue
• A photo play set with a backdrop, costumes and props inspired by the game

Club Nintendo Adds Three New Rewards

Justin Berube — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:32 +0000

Three new rewards have been added to the North American Club Nintendo site. For starters, two new digital games are now available replacing last month’s games. Club Nintendo fans can now choose to download Mario Party 2 (N64) on their Nintendo Wii console for 150 Coins, and 3DS fans can download the DSiWare title Art Academy First Semester for 150 Coins. Both of these digital games will be available to purchase until February 29th, 2012.

And finally a new physical reward has been added. For 250 Coins club members can pick up a 3DS Game Card Case. This case can hold up to 18 3DS or DS game cards and comes with four double sided covers! These covers include themes such as Mario and Zelda, so you know this will likely be a sought after reward!

For more information be sure to check out the official Club Nintendo site at http://club.nintendo.com.

Rock Band 3 Music Store Adds Tears for Fears and Sum 41 Singles

Drake Hess — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:30:28 +0000

On January 31st, you’ll be able to give your PlayStation, Wii, and Xbox 360 version of Rock Band 3 a fat lip then stand there waiting for it to fall head over heals. The thee singles below are making their way to the Rock Band Music Store:

Sum 41 – “Fat Lip” (Has Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions at an added cost per song.)
Sum 41 – “Still Waiting”
Tears for Fears – “Head Over Heels” (Has keyboard support.)

Each song will run you $1.99 USD (160 Microsoft Points, 200 Wii Points) with the Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansion adding $0.99 USD (100 Wii Points™/80 Microsoft Points) per song.

Unfortunately, this DLC update does not include the “literal version” of “Head Over Heals,” you’ve got the internet for that. So grab your monkey, put on your gas mask, and play the keyboard. It’s time to return those library books.

Nintendo Download 1/26/2012

Justin Berube — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:21 +0000

The latest additions to Nintendo’s digital shops is here!

3DS eShop
Mutant Mudds
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (demo version)

DSiWare (and 3DS eShop)
Lola’s Alphabet Train
Flipper 2: Flush the Goldfish

WiiWare
Newton vs. The Horde

For more information on any of these titles be sure to read the official Press Release below!

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS – JAN. 26, 2012

Jan. 26, 2012

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop
Mutant Mudds™ – Armed with a heavy-duty water cannon, Max must vanquish his nemeses, the Mutant Mudds, by blasting and hovering his way across the soiled landscape to seek out mysterious Water Sprites. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games™ (demo version) - Join Mario and Sonic in the world’s greatest sporting competition. With more than 50 playable events, the Olympic Games have never been so much fun. This demo is now available on Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)

WiiWare™
Newton vs. The Horde - Scientists are being attacked by a horde of vicious monsters. Use physics to squash, skewer and explode those nasty creatures and do whatever you can to help our scientist friends survive. (Wii™)

Also new this week:
• Lola’s Alphabet Train (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™)
• Flipper 2: Flush the Goldfish (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloadw4Yq21e6.php.

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

New Video Game Releases: Jan. 23 – Jan. 29

Garrett Hartman — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:30:59 +0000

Another release week without, yet again, a full physical release title. Though this week won’t be a complete dissapointment with a few key digital releases.

PS3 shooter fanatics should should be thrilled with a PS3 release of the PS2 shooter classic Killzone. Disappointingly, Killzone will not be getting the HD treatment, but it should make for a great pick-up for those who missed out on the PS2 classic.

The PSN finally gets ScaryGirl which can best be described as wondrous adventure into a distinctive and beautifully bizarre world.

The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff adds some sizzle to their home life! From stylish bedroom sets to spa-inspired bathroom furnishings to romantic new lingerie and hairstyles, your Sims will relax in comfort and style with this add-on available on the PC.

Play Oil Rush and engage in a global war for oil in the flooded post-apocalyptic world of Oil Rush, a real-time naval strategy game based on group control that combines strategic challenge of classic RTS with sheer fun of Tower Defense, all wrapped in state-of-an-art visuals. Oil Rush will be available for PC.

Pick of the Week: When Guerrilla games first released Killzone in 2004, it was created as a Halo killer. While it did not reach its lofty goal, it was still recognized for Amazing graphics and an intense gameplay experience. Being that I have never played the original, I will definitely pick-up this PSN re-release (although I’d be happier if it were in HD) – Killzone

Check out the full list of this week’s new releases below.

PlayStation 3

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations-Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack (DLC)
Killzone (PSN)
Scarygirl (PSN)

Xbox 360

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations-Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack (DLC)

Wii

NADA

Oil Rush
The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff

3DS

NADA

Kids Learn 2Think: A+ Edition

PSP

Stick Man Rescue (PSN)

Nintendo Download 1/19/2012

Justin Berube — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:23:07 +0000

More titles have been added to Nintendo’s digital shops!

3DS eShop
Lock’N Chase (Game Boy Virtual Console)
Resident Evil Revelations (Demo Version)

DSiWare (and 3DS eShop)
Gaia’s Moon
Anne’s Doll Studio: Gothic Collection

WiiWare
Stonekeep: Bones of the Ancestors

For more information on any of these titles be sure to check out the official Press Release below!

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS – JAN. 19, 2011

Jan. 19, 2012

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop:
Lock’N Chase – This classic arcade game invites you to play as a thief who’s trying to score big by collecting his weight in gold. Duck in and out of alleys while scooping up coins along the way. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

WiiWare™:
Stonekeep: Bones of the Ancestors – The legend of Stonekeep requires a new hero: you. Explore creepy dungeons, defeat monsters and take their loot in this fantasy RPG. (For Wii™)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™
Gaia’s Moon – Something strange is causing changes to the balance of energy in Gaia. Use your skills to discover who’s behind these changes and return harmony to the Gaia system. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

Nintendo eShop:
Resident Evil® Revelations (demo version) – An abandoned cruise ship holds the secret to a global bio-terrorism conspiracy in Resident Evil Revelations. A demo version is now available in the Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Also new this week:

• Anne’s Doll Studio: Gothic Collection (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

New Video Game Releases: Jan. 16 – Jan. 22

Garrett Hartman — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:00:17 +0000

The desolate winter season of new releases continues with such a sparse release week that if I were to not include DLC, would only have a total of three measly releases.

The big release this week is ScaryGirl on XBLA. Based on Nathan Jurevicius’ Scarygirl graphic novel, Scarygirl presents a wondrous adventure into a distinctive and beautifully bizarre world. Main character Scarygirl is an abandoned child with a tentacle arm who dresses like a pirate. Joining with friends such as Blister the giant octopus and Bunniguru the mystical, kung-fu rabbit she sets out on an off-beat adventure.

The other full game releases include Jungle Speed for the Wii and What’s Your Type? for the DS. Jungle speed is a twitchy, fast-paced card game while What’s Your Type? is an interesting game that helps you predict you and your friends’ personalities, using a combination of proven scientific methodologies.

This week we get DLC for major games like Gears of War 3, Saints Row The Third and Gran Turismo 5. Gears of War 3 gets the Fenix Rising Map Pack. Gran Turismo 5 gets two new DLC packs with the Car Pack 3 and the Spped Test Pack. Saints Row fans can go Genki crazy with the Genki Bowl VIII or go cheap with the free CheapyD Pack.

Pick of the Week: An Easy Pick actually. ScaryGirl wins almost simply by default. It’s off-beat style and interesting story should captivate gamers more so than anything else this week – ScaryGirl

PlayStation 3

Gran Turismo 5 Car Pack 3 (DLC)
Gran Turismo 5 Speed Test Pack (DLC)
Saints Row: The Third – Genki Bowl VII (DLC)
Saints Row: The Third – CheapyD Pack (DLC)

Xbox 360

Gears of War 3: Fenix Rising Map Pack (DLC)
Saints Row: The Third – Genki Bowl VII (DLC)
ScaryGirl (XBLA)

Wii

Jungle Speed

Saints Row: The Third – Genki Bowl VII (DLC)
Saints Row: The Third – CheapyD Pack (DLC)

3DS

NADA

What’s Your Type?

PSP

NADA

Just Dance Franchise at 25 Million Sales – Top Motion Controlled Game in December

Garrett Hartman — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:20:01 +0000

Ubisoft announced today that their motion controlled dance series Just Dance has exceeded 25 million sales worldwide. The most recent release Just Dance 3 sold through over 7 million units alone. Other games in the series include Just Dance, Just Dance 2, Just Dance 3, Just Dance Kids, Just Dance Kids 2 and Just Dance Summer Party.

For the month of December, Just Dance 3 was recognized as the top selling motion controlled game on the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

Via Gamasutra

Batman: Arkham City Beats Skyrim to Metacritic’s Top Rated Game of 2011

Sam Naylor — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:12:50 +0000

In Metacritic‘s list of the best rated games in 2011, Batman has managed to pip Skyrim to the post.

Even though they received the same score, it seems that Batman beat Skyrim by a matter of decimal points. Congrats to the Bat.

Here’s the full list:

Batman: Arkham City (PS3, 96)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Xbox 360, 96)

Portal 2 (PC, 95)

Portal 2 (Xbox 360, 95)

Portal 2 (PS3, 95)

Batman: Arkham City (Xbox 360, 94)

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS, 94)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (PC, 94)

Mass Effect 2 (PS3, 94)

Minecraft (PC, 93)

Portal 2 got a very strong showing, thanks to being (supposedly) equally good across all three platforms. In terms of how well each console has done, PS3 wins the battle, with an average score of 69.5- beating the 360′s 68.9 and the Wii’s paltry 62.2.

Via Dtoid.

Nintendo Download 1/12/2012

Justin Berube — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:06:12 +0000

More titles have been added to Nintendo’s digital shops!

3DS eShop
Zen Pinball 3D

Nintendo Video
Kirby: Right Back At Ya! Volume 1 (Available Jan. 14th, 2012 at 3 p.m. PST)

DSiWare (and 3DS eShop)
Hip Hop King Rytmik Edition
101 Pinball World

WiiWare
Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral

For more information on any of these titles be sure to read the official Press Release below!

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS – JAN. 12, 2012

Jan. 12, 2012

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop
Zen Pinball 3D™ - Zen Pinball 3D for Nintendo 3DS™ brings an incredible stereoscopic 3D experience to the acclaimed video game pinball series for the first time, featuring four original, beautifully crafted tables. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™
Hip Hop King Rytmik Edition - Create rhythmic and melodic themes or compose whole songs using more than 170 carefully selected sound samples of drums, percussion, bass, melodic instruments and phonograph scratches. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

Nintendo Video™
Kirby: Right Back At Ya! Volume 1 (available Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. PT) – Kirby’s ready for action in part one of this special, two-part 3D episode of Kirby: Right Back At Ya! (For Nintendo 3DS)

Also new this week:

Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral (WiiWare™)

101 Pinball World (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloadUt621zy8.php.

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

GameStop Offering PokéPark 2 Preorder Bonus

Justin Berube — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:14:12 +0000

GameStop will be offering a preorder bonus for PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond for the Wii. The preorder bonus is a set of four Wii Remote Controller Static Clings. Each Static Cling will feature a Pokémon, Pikachu, Oshawott, Snivy, and Tepig.

PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond is set to release on February 27th, 2012.

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Club Nintendo Gets New Digital Games As Rewards

Justin Berube — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:31:58 +0000

Club Nintendo now has four new digital games to choose from as rewards. These four games replace last month’s four titles and will only be available for a limited time (approximately one month). The games are:

Dr. Mario Online RX (WiiWare, 100 Coins)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (Wii Virtual Console, 150 Coins)
Kirby’s Dream Land (3DS eShop, 100 Coins)
Dr. Mario Express (3DS eShop, 150 Coins)

Oddly Dr. Mario Express, originally a DSiWare title, is only available to download on the 3DS eShop and isn’t available for download on a DSi or DSi XL in this offer.

New Video Game Releases: Jan. 9 – Jan.15

Garrett Hartman — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:55:09 +0000

Now that we’re past the holiday season, we can start to look for an increase in both the quantity and quality of new releases. While the end of January no doubt holds promise, we are unfortunately saddled with a mediocre release week.

Arguably the biggest mutliplat release this week is Choplifter HD. An update of the successful 80′s Sega arcade and Master System hit. Choplifter HD distinguishes itself from other games in the genre as the focus is more directed at rescuing. Choplifter HD will be available on XBL, PSN, and PC.

Another title to look for is Amy, an innovative survival horror title from the original creator of the 90′s classic Flashback. Amy takes place in an apocalyptic future populated by zombies, demons and other unsavory types. The cooperative gameplay featured in Amy is a deep and unique system that requires players to strategize in order to protect Amy and keep both characters alive. Amy releases this week on both PSN and XBL.

Pick of the Week: The original Choplifter serves as one of those 80′s arcade classics that is still playable today and this HD modern update looks to be both entertaining and addicting. Meanwhile, Amy has more than a few features that make it unique and a pedigree you can’t deny – Amy

Check out the full list of this week’s releases below:

PlayStation 3

Amy (PSN)
Choplifter HD (PSN)
Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat
National Geographic Challenge!

Xbox 360

Amy (XBLA)
Choplifter HD (XBLA)
Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat

Wii

Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral (WiiWare)

Choplifter HD

3DS

Crush 3D
My Pet Puppy 3D

What’s Your Type?

PSP

NADA

Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes Fighting Crime This Summer

Justin Carter — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:59:32 +0000

The Lego franchise has been pretty successful these past few years. The toys have starred in games based off Harry Potter, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Batman. A sequel to Lego Batman has been rumored for a while, but now it’s confirmed. Lego Batman 2: DC Superheroes will once again feature the dynaminc duo of Batman & Robin.

As the title implies, they’ll be having some help. Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Green Lantern will join the heroes. It’s probably a safe bet that whoever plays as Superman will probably end up knocking the enemies to pieces with one punch, given that he’s got super strength.

On the villains side, expect the Joker, Lex Luthor, and other villains. Playable vehicles will include the Batwing and Batmobile. This being a Lego game, you can also expect some good old-fashioned humor repeatedly throughout the game. It’ll be available this summer for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, Nintendo DS, the 3DS, and the Vita.

via Joystiq

Nintendo Download 1/5/2012

Justin Berube — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:58:20 +0000

The latest additions to Nintendo’s digital shop is here!

3DS eShop
Samurai Sword Destiny

DSiWare (And 3DS eShop)
Quick Fill Q
3 Heroes – Crystal Soul

WiiWare
Zombii Attack

For more information for any of these titles be sure to read the official Press Release below!

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS – JAN. 5, 2012

Jan. 5, 2012

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Nintendo eShop
Samurai Sword Destiny™ – Encounter deadly ambushes, invade enemy castle rooftops and square off against seemingly indomitable opponents to find your missing brother. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Swapnote™ Now Available! – With the Swapnote application, you can write, decorate and send handwritten 3D notes to people on your friend list via the SpotPass™ and StreetPass™ features. To get started, download this application from the Nintendo eShop at no cost. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™
Quick Fill Q – Q is a spherical creature who rolls on without stopping. Players must use swift thinking and precise controls to fill holes that are in his way so Q can keep on rolling. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

3 Heroes – Crystal Soul – As the Crystal Champion, you must protect the kingdom of Crystennia by defeating monsters and collecting various kinds of natural energy released by them. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi)

Also new this week:
• Zombii Attack (WiiWare™)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloadnR0B75J5.php.

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.

You Lot Have Bought Over 4 Million Nintendo 3DS Units

Sam Naylor — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:15:58 +0000

Sales of the Nintendo 3DS have passed the 4 million mark in North America, no doubt thanks to the Christmas period.

Similarly the system’s Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 have both shot to the million sales mark, the fastest selling titles in the franchises so far.

Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive VP of sales and marketing, ‘said’:

“One of the strongest software lineups in our history helped Nintendo have a great holiday season and to close 2011 with a full head of steam.”

Nintendo sold over 12 million hardware units in 2011 (in the US): 4 million 3DSs, 4.5 million Wiis, and 3.4 million DSs. It’s an impressive figure and shows that there’s life in the old girl yet, no matter how much they ignore Call of Duty.

Via Shacknews