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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.

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

Iwata: Not All Wii U Games Have to be in HD

Sam Naylor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:00:27 +0000

Speaking to investors, Nintendo‘s President Satoru Iwata has said that not all Wii U games have to be in full HD.

When asked about development for the Wii U, Iwata said:

Looking at the software for home console systems, there are certainly the software titles for which very rich graphics must be reproduced on HD displays… But we do not think that any and all the software must be created in that fashion.

He went on:

Rather, we have to create the dynamic range of appeals that the consumers can appreciate… As we will showcase the Wii U at E3 in June this year, the detailed announcements must wait until then, but we are aiming to make a system which shall not be forced into competing with the others where the contenders can fight only with massive developer resources and long development times as their weapons.

Iwata made it clear that titles like The Legend of Zelda will be treated to full HD, as the fans will expect it of them at this point. Still, it seems very odd that in this day and age there would still be issues with making every game in HD. You would think they’ve got it sorted by now- though maybe Nintendo doesn’t have as much practice as the other developers.

Via [Gamingbolt]

Edit: I realise how this looks- thanks to some snide comments below- and think I should clarify. When I wrote “HD” I was referring to high definition as a concept, rather than a screen resolution (i.e 720p, 1080p)- you can read for yourself in the quoted sections what Iwata means. I understand that my writing could be clearer on this occasion, and seek to improve at any opportunity. I’ll leave the post as it is for history’s sake.

New Video Game Releases: Jan. 30 – Feb. 6

Garrett Hartman — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:45:57 +0000

Finally, a 2012 release week with notable anticipated releases. With offerings from such storied franchises such as Final Fantasy, SoulCalibur in addition to inspired DLC and a new IP release has January ending on a high note.

It can easily be said that Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the highest profile release of the week. While the series’ image is not quite what it was due to recent disappointments, FFXIII-2 adds a revamped combat system and promises less linear gameplay. Will it be enough? Find out this week as it releases for both Xbox 360 and PS3.

SoulCalibur V picks up 17 years after the events of SoulCalibur IV with new heroes and returning warriors clashing in an epic showdown between good and evil. This latest offering brings new charter customization and combat features including a new gauge that allows characters to execute “Brave Edge” and “Critical Edge” attacks. SoulCalibur V will be available on PS3 and 360.

NeverDead is a third-person action game set in a fantasy and horror-influenced universe where supernatural battles between humans and extraordinary creatures blanket a vast city landscape. The main character has immortalic regenerative powers re-assembling his own body to evade death. In the battle against demons he stands as humanities’ best hope because he is never dead. NeverDead creeps into retail on the PS3 and Xbox 360.

Dead Island fans will no doubt relish the return to the fateful Island with Ryder White DLC. The DLC will a offer a different perspective on antagonist Ryder White, enabling gamers to understand his motives by stepping into his shoes. It releases on the PC, 360 and PS3.

OOOOOH YEEEAAH! Some of the most beloved WWE superstars of yesteryear return to the Legends and SuperStars Pack DLC for WWE’12. With great wrestlers like Mick Folley and Randy Savage on the roster, it would be madness not to get this for the PS3 or Xbox 360.

Pick of the Week: I’m definitely interested in SoulCalibur V, with all the extra features and fighters. But I want to give Final Fantasy XIII-2 a chance. I still have found memories of FF games of generations past which weren’t completely tarnished by the crapfest of XIII. Square-Enix, this is your last chance – Final Fantasy XIII-2

Check out the full list of new releases below:

PlayStation 3

Dead Island: Ryder White (DLC)
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Final Fantasy XIII-2
WWE ’12: Legends & Superstars Pack ( DLC)
NeverDead
SoulCalibur V
SoulCalibur V CE

Xbox 360

Dead Island: Ryder White (DLC)
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Final Fantasy XIII-2 CE
Happy Action Theater (XBLA)
WWE ’12: Legends & Superstars Pack ( DLC)
NeverDead
SoulCalibur V
SoulCalibur V CE

Wii

Country Dance: Special Edition

Age of Enigma: The Secret of the Sixth Ghost
Command Ops: Highway to the Reich
Dead Island: Ryder White

3DS

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D

Kids Learn 2Think: A+ Edition

PSP

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee & Hot Shots Tennis – Get a Grip Dual Pack (PSN)
Motorstorm: Arctic Edge & Twisted Metal: Head-On – Dual Pack

Rumor: Nintendo Condsidering Name Change for Wii U

Sam Naylor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:45:23 +0000

Sources close to Nintendo are suggesting that the company is reconsidering the Wii U‘s name.

CVG reports that after public confusion about the difference between the DS and 3DS, Nintendo are in talks with a view to a Wii U name change. It’s no wonder, really- given that Nintendo had to resort to adverts that stated ‘It’s not a DS, it’s a 3DS.’

With the new console using the same grey-on-white colour scheme as the Wii, as well as the single leter difference between the names, it’s easy to see why this is happening. Hopefully this rumour is a true one, and we get a decent name that Nintendo will be able to sell.

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.

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

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

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

Nintendo Download 12/29/2011

Justin Berube — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:47:51 +0000

More titles have been added to Nintendo’s Digital Shops!

3DS eShop
VVVVVV
BIONIC COMMANDO (Game Boy Virtual Console)

DSiWare (and 3DS eShop)
Cake Ninja
Slingo Supreme

WiiWare
Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Big Ben Burglary

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 – DECEMBER 29, 2011

Dec. 29, 2011

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

Nintendo eShop
VVVVVV – There’s something terribly wrong in an alternate dimension. Help Captain Viridian flip to find five crew members, locate 20 hard-to-reach Trinkets and save a dimension on the brink of destruction. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

BIONIC COMMANDO™ – When the Federation’s greatest soldier is captured while infiltrating the enemy Doraize Army and investigating the development of a powerful super-weapon, elite commando Rad Spencer is sent in to save his missing comrade. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™
Cake Ninja – This casual game invites you to slide the stylus across the screen to slice cakes into small pieces like a true ninja warrior. The more cakes you slice, the longer you stay around. (For Nintendo 3DS /Nintendo DSi™)

Also new this week:
• Slingo Supreme (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
• Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Big Ben Burglary (WiiWare™)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloadWz29gKlm.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.

Nintendo Download 12/22/2011

Justin Berube — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:32:57 +0000

More titles have been added to Nintendo’s Digital Shops!

3DS eShop
Mighty Switch Force!
TETRIS (Game Boy Virtual Console)

DSiWare (And 3DS eShop)
Doodle Fit
Rytmik Retrobits
Chronicles of Vampires: Orgins

WiiWare
Soccer Up
Gnomz (Demo Version)

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 – DEC. 22, 2011

Dec. 22, 2011

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

Nintendo eShop
Mighty Switch Force! – Space Hooligans have escaped custody and are wreaking havoc all over Planet Land. HQ calls on cybernetic peace-keeper Patricia Wagon to bring these renegades to justice. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

TETRIS® – TETRIS, the iconic block-slotting puzzle game, gets a re-release on the Nintendo 3DS system. It’s easy to pick up, yet impossible to put down! (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™
Doodle Fit – Doodle Fit challenges players to fit sets of blocks into a given shape. The game features more than 100 different levels with a variety of unique shapes and nearly 550 solutions in total. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

Also new this week:
• Rytmik Retrobits (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
• Chronicles of Vampires: Origins (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
• Soccer Up (WiiWare™)
• Gnomz (demo version) (WiiWare)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download22LMZq91.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.

Nintendo Download 12/15/2011

Justin Berube — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:29:05 +0000

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

3DS eShop
Blaster Master: Enemy Below (Game Boy Color Virtual Console)

DSiWare (and 3DS eShop)
Elite Forces: Unit 77
WordJong Arcade
Just SING! Christmas Vol. 3

WiiWare
Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Lady Liberty Larceny
Paint Splash (Demo Version)

Fore 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 – DECEMBER 15, 2011

Dec. 15, 2011

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

Nintendo eShop
Blaster Master: Enemy Below – Using the strong weapons and high jumping power of his legendary battle vehicle, Jason must explore a subterranean region where a sinister life form resides. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare™
Elite Forces: Unit 77 - Drive armored trucks and tanks, defuse mines, locate explosives and rescue hostages. Gather your forces into a crack squad or control a single game character based on the strategic requirements. (For Nintendo 3DS /Nintendo DSi™)

WiiWare™
Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Lady Liberty Larceny – The Statue of Liberty has vanished! The Chief wants ACME’s best agent on the case. Carmen Sandiego is back, and only you can foil her V.I.L.E. plans. (For Wii™)

Also new this week:
• WordJong Arcade (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
• Just SING! Christmas Vol. 3 (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)
• Paint Splash (demo version) (WiiWare)

To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/downloada2s3d4F9.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.