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This information comes from High Voltage chief creative officer Eric Nofsinger…

“We wanted to support [Wii Speak] but the two libraries are incompatible, and really the choice came down to which one was the better [between Wii Speak and the PDP Headset]. The headset was just… the clarity was much better, there was less latency when you speak into it to hear back, and we did a lot of testing on that, and we worked with PDP on their libraries, and that was something we felt what was best for the game and for a first-person shooter experience. We understand that some people that bought Wii Speak might be put out, but it was really what was best for the game. And it didn’t seem that, outside of us and Animal Crossing, there was not that many people supporting Wii Speak. In that case, you go with what the best option is.”

I fully support High Voltage’s decision. WiiSpeak was another Nintendo peripheral that never really received a ton of support. Plus, I think most gamers would rather speak through a headset while playing a first-person shooter.

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Thanks to Chauncey for the tip!

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Multiplatform

North America:
1. Zumba Fitness (Majesco, Wii)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
3. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, X360)
4. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo, Wii)
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, PS3)

Japan:
1. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom, PSP)
2. Macross Triangle Frontier – Itsuwari no Utahime Pack (Bandai, PSP)
3. Gyakuten Kenji 2 (Capcom, DS)
4. The Last Story – Special Edition (Nintendo, Wii)
5. Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii wake ga Nai Portable – Limited Edition (Banpresto, PSP)

UK:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
2. FIFA 11 (EA Sports, PS3)
3. FIFA 11 (EA Sports, X360)
4. Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (Ubisoft, X360)
5. Art Academy (Nintendo, DS)

Nintendo Wii

North America:
1. Zumba Fitness (Majesco)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
3. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
4. Just Dance Kids (Ubisoft)
5. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. The Last Story – Special Edition (Nintendo)
2. Shape Boxing 2 Wii de Enjoy Diet (Rocket Company)
3. Donkey Kong Returns (Nintendo
4. The Last Story (Nintendo)
5. Wii Party (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
2. Just Dance (Ubisoft)
3. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
4. Wii Party (Nintendo)
5. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)

Nintendo DS

North America:
1. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
2. Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (Square Enix)
3. Let’s Draw! (Majesco)
4. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
5. Super Scribblenauts (Warner Bros)

Japan:
1. Gyakuten Kenji 2 (Capcom)
2. Gyakuten Kenji 2 – Collector’s Package (Capcom)
3. Ninokuni: Shikkoku no Madoushi (Level 5)
4. Eigo de Tabisuru: Little Charo (Nintendo)
5. Pocket Monsters Black (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Art Academy (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (Nintendo)
4. Professor Layton and the Lost Future (Nintendo)
5. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)

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I’m not quite sure what you can expect for the conference, but it should be interesting! Make sure to tune in here at 5 PM PST on Monday.

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Wii

Kirby’s Epic Yarn – 87%
Milestone Shooting Collection 2 – 64%
Hello Kitty: Seasons – 51%
Yogi Bear: The Video Game – 23%
Flatout – 20%

DS

Pokémon Black & White – 88%
Okamiden – 88%
Plants vs Zombies – 86%
CSI: Unsolved – 64%
Pucca Power Up – 62%
Yogi Bear: The Video Game – 45%
Poupee Girl DS2: Elegant Mint Style – 40%
The Mysterious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – 28%
Silly Banz: Play the Craze – 25%
Atari’s Greatest Hits Volume 1 – 22%
Dungeons Raiders – 22%

WiiWare

Bejeweled 2 – 3/5
Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time – 3/5
Ghost Mania – 2/5
Fireplacing – 0/5

Thanks to Chauncey for the tip!

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Much to the delight of fans, Tales of Graces F was confirmed for North America a few days ago. As some of you may know, the “F” was not part of the Wii title when the game was released in Japan. That’s because a slightly enhanced version was later developed for the PlayStation 3.

The thing is, Namco Bandai has yet to announce which platforms the localized game will be released for in North America. The PS3 seems like a sure bet considering its full name was “Tales of Graces F”, but the Wii title has not been ruled out just yet. Said Makoto Iwai, Bandai Label President:

“We’ll see [about platforms]. We’re working on it. We’ll make the announcement later on.”

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NAMCO BANDAI GAMES ANNOUNCES PAC-MAN® & GALAGA® DIMENSIONS FOR NINTENDO 3DS™

Shift Your Perspective with New PAC-MAN and GALAGA Adventures

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Feb. 4, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced PAC-MAN® & GALAGA® DIMENSIONS, exclusively for Nintendo 3DS™. PAC-MAN® and GALAGA®, two of NAMCO BANDAI Games’ most cherished arcade franchises, enter a new dimension of fun with two brand new titles, each taking advantage of the Nintendo 3DS system’s unique and innovative technology. PAC-MAN® Tilt turns PAC-MAN’s world on its head with motion sensing controls and an eye-catching neon aesthetic. GALAGA® 3D IMPACT places players directly into the gunner seat against an advancing Galaga armada across an exciting on-rails action game with gyroscopic controls. Both PAC-MAN Tilt and GALAGA 3D IMPACT will be available together in PAC-MAN & GALAGA DIMENSIONS this year for Nintendo 3DS.

PAC-MAN’s world has been unhinged in PAC-MAN Tilt. Take control of PAC-MAN in twisting 2D platforming levels filled with perilous obstacles, power pellets and wandering ghosts. Using the accelerometer capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS system, players will be able to literally tilt PAC-MAN’s world from side to side in order to solve devious environmental puzzles and sneak past roaming enemies. PAC-MAN can also use pinball flippers, spring boards and other objects placed throughout each level to help him reach each level’s goal. Tilting the screen when PAC-MAN has a running start will cause him to roll into a ball, giving him an extra boost of speed and access to narrow tunnels. Strategically using all of PAC-MAN’s abilities will be the only way to complete this all-new and exciting adventure.

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Dual Stylus Gameplay Set to Train Your Brain This Spring

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Feb. 4, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced DualPenSports™ exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™. DualPenSports is the only Nintendo 3DS title with dual-action stylus control, enabling handheld gamers a new and immersive way to compete in classic sports games.

Taking advantage of the Nintendo 3DS, DualPenSports brings a unique twist to traditional handheld sports games with its dual stylus gameplay and 3D visuals. Offering 7 exciting sports mini-games, including Soccer, Boxing, Archery and more, players can take on a number of dual-handed exercises for a stimulating mental workout and improved hand eye coordination.

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