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“Well back in the day, people called Sonic the Hedgehog a Super Mario Bros ripoff, right? I will go so far as to say that we took a lot of inspiration from the visual aesthetic of Super Mario Galaxy, even adopting a similar rim-lighting effect, because it just worked. The rim lighting and vibrant colours really allow the environments and characters to pop, which is important in a game that plays with spatial orientation as much as Flip’s. We did, however, take a lot of inspiration from many different games: the painterly style of the textures in Kingdom Hearts, the colour palettes of Wind Waker and Lost Winds, etc. Aside from visual style, Flip’s is a very different game. We’re game developers and we love what we do. We’re not here to ride the Mario train to Moneytown, we’re here to put a unique twist, pardon the pun, on platforming. Whereas in SMG the gravity and Mario’s physical reaction to it is out of the player‘s control, in Flip’s we put that power literally in the player’s hand. By holding ‘B’ and twisting the Wii remote, the player can turn Flip, the world, and even some objects and characters, at will at any time. This enables an unprecedented level of exploration and a truly 3D platforming experience.” – Frozen North Productions CEO Julian Spillane

I have to say, the more I hear about this new Flip’s Twisted World game, the more I get excited for it. If that gameplay hook works, it really opens up some awesome doors for gaming!

Via Dtoid

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New 2D Action Adventure Game from Cosmonaut Games Plunges Deep into the Depths of the Mysterious Oceans

July 26, 2010, Spain – Cosmonaut Games today announced the North American release of Dive: The Medes Islands Secret, a new and unique 2D Action game, developed exclusively for the Nintendo WiiWare service. The game will launch in Europe on July 30. Dive: The Medes Islands Secret challenges players to dive into an undersea 2D action arena spanning real-world environments, filled with exciting adventures and breathtaking aquatic scenery. Within the depths of the oceans, players will encounter dangerous sea life as they explore and investigate breathtaking landscapes that are captured in exquisite 3D from around the world.

“This has been an amazing project for us as it speaks to a passion of ours, and we are extremely thrilled to be sharing this experience with fans around the world,” said José A. Giacomelli, General Manager of Cosmonaut Games. “We hope the release of Dive: The MedesIslands Secret is met with great enthusiasm through its gorgeous scenery, layers of under water action adventures and mysteries.”

Dive: The Medes Islands Secret invites players to investigate the mysteries of the deep as adventurer John Sanders, who is on a mission to unearth the long-since buried Temple of the Order of Medes Island. Through 10 levels and exotic real-world locations, including the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Santorini, players utilize the Wii Remote to navigate 2D underwater puzzle landscapes in search of answers to the ocean’s greatest mystery. As players complete level objectives, they encounter options to upgrade dive equipment including fins, air tanks and spear guns, necessary to reach the farthest depths of the ocean. New equipment grants the player new objectives and an ability to revisit dive locations for new, deeper experiences. Along the way, they will confront dangerous predators including giant octopi, sharks and stingrays. Many treasures, rewards and achievements await those brave enough to dive into the unknown.

PRODUCT FEATURES:
· Stunning graphics making the most of the Wii’s capabilities replicate breathtaking 3D marine landscapes
· Family-friendly gameplay with three levels of difficulty
· 10 expansive puzzle-filled levels through real-world locations including the Medes Islands, Cap de Creus, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Santorini
· Wide range of enemies, from giant Octopuses to menacing sharks, as well as hungry Barracudas, deadly Jellyfish and Manta Rays
· Economic system used to manage diving equipment and upgrades including Wetsuit, Diving Cylinders, Fins, Speargun and Diving Torch
· Achievements are awarded for acquiring new treasures and discoveries
· An expedition diary, logged by John Sanders, reveals different plot points in the game’s story
· Original orchestral soundtrack composed by El Topo Negro

Dive: The Medes Islands Secret is rated “E” for Everyone and available for 1,000 Wii points. For more information, please visit the official website at http://divemedes.cosmonautgames.com

To follow Dive: The Medes Islands Secret on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DIVE-The-Medes-Islands-Secret/459963685390?ref=ts&v=wall#!/pages/DIVE-The-Medes-Islands-Secret/459963685390?v=wall&ref=ts and also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CosmonautGames

Source: Cosmonaut Games PR

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Thanks to Robert for the tip!

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Toronto, Canada, July 9th, 2010 – Microforum Ltd., a worldwide publisher and software developer, today announced that its massage simulator puzzle game, Enjoy your massage!, will be available on WiiWareTM in North America on 9th August.

In Enjoy your massage! you will be hired as an apprentice masseur of Giselle’s beauty farm, one of the most famous in the city. Learn new relaxing massage combinations and apply them on your stressed customers! As an apprentice, you’ll have to do your best: if your client gets angry, no one will save you from losing your job, but if you prove to be able, you might even become the director of the whole beauty farm!

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– Phantom Pokemon
– Number #000 in the Black/White Pokedex
– Pokemon might be special as the number hasn’t been used in past games
– Get the special “Liberty Ticket” item
– Item will be available on launch day through October 18
– Download it at the Nintendo Zone/DS Station kiosks/Pokemon product shops
– Will need to progress in the game a bit before you can obtain Vicinti

Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News | 8 Comments

“We view the 3DS as a revolutionary device, and expect its launch to spur hardware and software sales. Due to the unique 3DS experience previewed by Nintendo at E3 this year, we believe Nintendo will be able to sell millions of units even at a price of upwards of $250. From a software perspective, we believe Nintendo will be able to increase DS software prices, from a blended average of around $25 today to over $29 next year.” – industry analyst Michael Pachter

Pachter also said that games themselves could see higher prices compared to what has been offered with the DS. This wouldn’t be too surprising – Satoru Iwata previously stated that development costs of some titles could approach Wii levels.

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“I am excited. With the Nintendo 3DS, all of the new elements and the 3D technology is perfect for The Legend Of Zelda series. It’s everything from the depth that you get from riding through vistas or a more accurate sense of distance between you and the enemy you are fighting. I think it is perfect for this series. Of course we are very excited to see what it can do. Of course I look at what the development environment is like and one of the things that I want to take up further going forward is how playing in 3D effects things. Does it make you tired? Do you want to create a game where players are sitting in front of their systems for a long period of time? Obviously there are things that can be 3D but we don’t have to shoehorn it in. If it’s beneficial, of course, we’ll want to use it. So what I would like to do is to take a look at what other people are doing out there, see what the reaction is, then go back and figure out exactly what I want out of 3D.” – Eiji Aonuma

Even though I’m looking forward to projects like Kid Icarus: Uprising and Metal Gear Solid 3DS, I think Ocarina of Time 3D is my most anticipated title for the 3DS. After all, the N64 game is one of my favorite titles of all time! I can’t wait to see what it looks like in 3D.

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