Kensax details – collection of mini games
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– Name Kensax originates from “Kensaku” – Japanese for searching
– Mini-game collection – play using number of results that appear when you enter search terms into search engine (number is hit count)
– 11 mini games in total
– Includes puzzle games to shooting games
– 3 of the games detailed below:
Battle! Search Panel 9
– Four player mini game
– Takes place on a 3×3 board of panels
– Carry out searches with words from word stock and pre-written words on pannels
– Obtain highest hit count from searches, steal a panel from previous holder
– Winner determined by combination of panel count and hit count
Connect! Search Puzzle
– Single player mini game
– Connect words together in order to carry out searches
– Reach certain hit count with fixed set of panels to move on to next stage
Fastest! Search Shooter
– Four player mini game
– Players given a keyword at top of screen + bunch of floating panels below
– Select the one term from floating panels that will give highest hit count when paired with keyword
– Shoot at panels
– Disc includes hit counts for 3,000 terms
– Players can access the internet to search for more words
– No release date yet
DICE producer says Wii hasn’t received a successful shooter
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“I can say we currently don’t have any plans for the Wii. The Wii is a very difficult platform, not just because of the performance but mainly because of the controls. There haven’t been any successful shooters so far, as I see it, on Wii. DICE as a studio is quite autonomous. We focus on what we think is best for the studio. If that involves Nintendo or not, well we’ll see about that.” – DICE producer Patrick Liu
I wouldn’t exactly say there haven’t been any successful shooters on Wii. Some might count Metroid Prime 3 as a shooter (or at least somewhat), and Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 had spot-on controls. It’s true that there haven’t been a plethora of titles to choose from, but there have been some successful shooter titles/shooting elements from games.
Metal Gear Solid Creator Kojima To Keynote GDC 2009
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Organizers have revealed that Hideo Kojima, Corporate Officer, Executive Producer and Director of Kojima Productions, will deliver a keynote address at next months 2009 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.
Known for giving rise to the stealth action game genre with his creation of the acclaimed Metal Gear series more than two decades ago, Kojima’s keynote will focus on conquering various development obstacles with creative game design, using the driving game design philosophies behind the Metal Gear series as reference.
The address, “Solid Game Design: Making the ‘Impossible’ Possible,” marks Kojima’s debut appearance at the GDC. The Game Developers Conference takes place March 23-27 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.
LTD Capcom sales data (NPD) – Okami, Zack & Wiki, Resident Evil
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Resident Evil 4 — 759,000 units sold
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles — 398,800
Okami — 165,900
Zack & Wiki — 116,600
I really, really wish Okami and Zack & Wiki had sold better. Both are absolutely excellent games are are deserving of more sales.
NASCAR Kart Racing speeds toward retailers throughout North America
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First NASCAR Game for the Wii Ships to Stores in Time for the Start of the 2009 NASCAR Season
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – February 10, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced that NASCAR® Kart Racing, the first and only NASCAR racing title available for the Wii™, shipped to retailers in North America today with an MSRP of $39.99. The game’s release coincides with this weekend’s Daytona 500 and the official start of the 2009 NASCAR season.Designed exclusively for the Wii, NASCAR Kart Racing enables all players, from hardcore to casual, to experience NASCAR in a brand new way. Grab the steering wheel as a famed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and speed through treacherous landscapes, wind around rocky cliffs, jump rivers and dodge falling boulders. Up to four players can go head-to-head, via split screen, in a mad dash to the checkered flag, making NASCAR Kart Racing an ideal game to play with family and friends.
Make a pit stop at your local retailer to pick up NASCAR Kart Racing and enjoy the thrill of racing as three-time consecutive Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson or choose from 13 additional NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers. Strategy is key when choosing a driver and a teammate, as each driver has personal attributes that will determine how the team will perform on a course. Teams that work together win championships!
Family Ski & Snowboard fact sheet
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Platform: Wii
Release Date: February 2009
Publisher: NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS
Developer: NAMCO BANDAI Games
Category: SportsSUIT UP, CLICK IN, JUMP OFF AND GO!
Fresh powder, miles of pristine slopes and unstoppable winter fun drift onto Wii in this exciting, fun and feature-packed snowboarding and skiing sequel to the critically acclaimed Family Ski.
• ADVANCED SNOWBOARDING and SKIIING, perfect for BEGINNERS or EXPERTS!
• SOPHISTICATED GAMEPLAY and FUN & INTUITIVE with Wii
• 7,000 VERTICAL METERS across TWO HUGE MOUNTAINS
• Wii BALANCE BOARD provides an even more AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE
• OPEN ENVIRONMENT and FULLY INTERACTIVE with INCREDIBLE SCENERY
Hudson Entertainment’s Marble Saga Kororinpa goes gold for Wii
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Addictive Puzzle Adventure available on March 17th, Features Multiplayer Gameplay, Wi-Fi Connection and Wii Balance Board™ Compatibility
SAN MATEO, CA – February 10, 2009 – Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for HUDSON SOFT, today announced that MARBLE SAGA KORORINPA has gone to gold master. An exciting puzzle adventure centered around an ant and his marbles, MARBLE SAGA KORORINPA is scheduled to be in stores on March 17th for an SRP of $29.99.
MARBLE SAGA KORORINPA is a compelling, entertaining title exclusive to Wii™, featuring 4-person multiplayer, tons of customization features, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board™ accessory. The story takes place with players heading out on a journey with Anthony the Ant as he searches for the Golden Sunflower. By guiding Anthony’s marble around the Ant World and searching for items which are valuable to help reach the Golden Sunflower, gamers will help Anthony save his colony. Along the way players will face dangerous mazes and use cool and amazing gadgets to guide Anthony to his objective. With multiple levels to explore and three difficulty stages within each level, no area is ever the same.
Tetris Online, Inc. Announces Third Tournament with Tetris Party for WiiWare
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WHAT: Tetris® Party Tournament No. 3 for WiiWareTM Players
HOW: Tetris® Party Tournament No. 3 will feature four rounds – Marathon, Field Climber, Shadow and Stage Racer.
Rounds one and two will feature the Marathon and Field Climber modes. Rounds three and four will require players to compete in the advanced levels. Shadow will be played in Stage 25 and Stage Racer will be played in the most advanced mode, Course T, for the shortest total time to completion.
To register, players should visit www.tetrisparty.com/tournament. This is also where they will input their confirmation code. The confirmation code must be entered on the site once for each round the player participates in. Each player’s rank will determine the amount of tournament points they receive for that round.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Game essentially confirmed
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A few weeks ago, rumors surfaced that Mario & Sonic were heading back to the Olympics for a Winter edition. While SEGA is still offering the “no comment” response when asked about the game, director of licensing, Dennis Kim confirmed that a sequel is in the works.
Kim says that is is unsure which sports will be playable, but he is hoping that the sequel will sell as well as the original.
“Last year, 2008, they had a very successful game using Mario and Sonic at the Beijing Games, as well as a multi-sport simulation type of game. That’s what’s being discussed and planned for Vancouver. We are feeling optimistic about sales because of the Beijing experience.” The Province reports that “Sega will also produce a simulation game with more realistic portrayals of athletes and venues.”
