101 in 1: Explosive Megamix Debut trailer
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Take-Two: We’re the right company to bring mature games to DS, Wii
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Update: I noted that Rockstar was the company involved in this quote, but Take-Two actually said the words (Rockstar is under Take-Two control though). My apologies!
Even though the Wii and DS have seen a few mature titles, there hasn’t exactly been a wide array of content to choose from. Rockstar is providing the DS with M-rated content in GTA: Chinatown Wars and SEGA recently released the ultra-violent MadWorld. Other than that though, there hasn’t been much to choose from. However, according to company chairman Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two “is the right company” for mature games on both the Wii and DS.
“I do believe there is an opportunity for M-rated titles on Nintendo — on the DS and on the Wii. I believe we’re the right company to be delivering that content.”
Rock n’ Roll Climber rated by OFLC, perhaps Nintendo interested in reviving Ice Climber
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The latest OFLC updates have brought on the discovery of an interesting goodie – Rock n’ Roll Climber. The game’s rating popped up today and shows that, interestingly, Nintendo is the publisher. The “Climber” in “Rock n’ Roll Climber” may also ring a bell with old-school gamers for those who have played Ice Climbers.
It’s not exactly clear right now what this game is about, but again, the name does have some people buzzing. Vitei is supposedly at the helm of the project and has worked on titles such as 1080 Snowboarding.
Giana Sisters DS homepage online: Feels like time travelling
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Hamburg/Germany, March 10th, 2009 – Visit the great Giana Sisters online: From now on, the lively jump’n’run gaming heroines can be met online at www.giana-sisters.com.
Net visitors will find a lot of useful information on the upcoming revival of the cult jump’n’run game of the 1980’s: See what’s coming up when Hamburg/Germany-based publisher releases Giana Sisters DS for Nintendo DS® in June 2009 (release date for Germany, Austria, Switzerland: April 03rd, 2009).
The new homepage offers rich information on the game as well as handy downloads: Find cool desktop wallpapers on giana-sisters.com and check back often – the download site will be updated regularly. Cool retro-style mobile phone ringtones will be available soon, for instance.
Family organization upset with Nintendo over MadWorld
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Just like all other violent games, with the release of MadWorld, criticism about the game’s violence was certainly inevitable. The The National Institute on Media and the Family sent out a statement today expressing their disappointment with Nintendo over the release of SEGA’s new Wii title.
“[Nintendo has] shed its ‘family friendly’ reputation with MadWorld’s release.The release of MadWorld for the Wii brings violent videogames to a once family-friendly platform.In MadWorld, gamers use the Wii Remote to make the necessary physical actions to chainsaw an opponent in half, impale an enemy with a signpost or decapitate a victim with a golf club. MadWorld is another reminder that parents need to make sure they watch what their kids watch and play what their kids play. In the past, the Wii has successfully sold itself as being the gaming console for the entire family and a way to bring family-game nights back into people’s living rooms. Unfortunately, Nintendo opened its doors to the violent videogame genre. The National Institute on Media and the Family hopes that Nintendo does not lose sight of its initial audience and continues to offer quality, family-friendly games.” – Dr. David Walsh, president of the National Institute on Media and the Family/NIMF press release
Japan’s Most Famous Mushroom Sprouts up Today! BOING! DOCOMODAKE for Nintendo DS
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Japan’s Most Famous Mushroom Sprouts up Today! BOING! DOCOMODAKE for Nintendo DS™
Glendale, CA – March 10, 2009 – Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, in conjunction with AQ Interactive is pleased to announce the release of Boing! Docomodake for Nintendo DS.™ Based on the mascot of the leading Japanese mobile phone company, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Boing! Docomodake is a game of strategy and finesse, mixed with a little action and adventure, sprinkled with a splash of colorful fantasy. Shrooming across North America today at an affordable suggested retail price of $19.99, Boing! Docomodake is a fun and interactive game, sure to entertain gamers of all ages.
Set on the day of the annual festival held in the Docomodake Forest, the Docomodake family is nowhere to be seen! Gamers play as Papa Docomodake and guide him through various obstacles and challenges in order to find his family and get them to the festival on time. Papa Docomodake has a trick or two to help him on his quest . With a tap of the stylus he can release ‘Minis’ that aid him when the going gets a little tough. Remember, Minis make the impossible possible!
Adventure Island: The Beginning details
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– Has subtitle “The Beginning” because it’s been a long time since an Adventure Island game has been released, new generations play video games now
– Has been in development for about 8 months
– Can obtain Master titles in each level by meeting certain conditions
– Does not use the Balance Board after all
– Scheduled for a May release in NA/Europe
– Hudson would like to think about the revival of Bonk
PlayV Rolls Out Vertigo in April
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Vertigo to launch on the 3rd April; ball rolling action to feature Balance Board functionality
Play V has announced that it will be releasing Vertigo, a novel ball-rolling race and puzzle hybrid, for PC and the Nintendo Wii on the 3rd April 2009. Vertigo tasks players with controlling a rolling ball though over 50 levels of fiendish, high-tension action.
Supporting both traditional remote and Wii Balance Board control methods, Vertigo harks back to rolling-ball games of old with 54 tracks across nine environments. Three classes of ‘Xorb’ ball are available, each one with their own set of unlockable upgrade options, as well as the ability to customise and tune each ball according to the player’s preferred balance of speed and manoeuvrability.
