DS

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WiiWare

BIT.TRIP RUNNER: Rhythm Alien no Geki S? (500 Points, Arc System Works)

Virtual Console

Super Hang-On (800 Points, Sega)

DSiWare

Globulous Party (500 Points, GlobZ)
Shin Sankoku Mahjong Kokushi Mus? (500 Points, Silver Star Japan)

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After the barren wasteland that was August’s release schedule, the games of September are looking to be a massive improvement (at least the ones that aren’t out already). Whether you like RPGs, puzzle games, or music by Rush, there’s something for just about everyone this month. Read on to see what the biggest games coming to Wii and DS this September are.

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– Main city was designed in the motif of New York City
– Black & White director Junichi Masuda said he wanted to make another original Pokemon game for the DS because he always wanted to make a second game for the system, as it’s become very popular
– From the start, Masuda and his staff wanted to make sure the game wasn’t just like Diamond and Pearl
– Masuda explained that because it’s another DS Pokemon, there is a danger that it would be too similar to previous entries on the system
– Team had set images through the series’ development, like go to the Pokemon Center and exchange Pokemon
– They wanted to “destroy” these bits of “common knowledge” in terms of Pokemon game development
– Team would be rethinking the rules that had been formulated over the years
– Masuda regrets that people “graduate” as they go into different levels of education
– Masuda thought about “If it were me, what could be done to make me continue playing” to address this
– Thinking about that resulted in things like being able to view the text using kanji characters instead of strict kana-only policy from past games
– Masuda was thinking about these issues following Diamond/Pearl while Game Freak worked on Platinum
– Masuda didn’t have such issues with Diamond/Pearl because the game was coming to the DS, was the first Pokemon game for the system, and therefore obvious differences like Wi-Fi and touch screen support
– Masuda, Pokemon Co. CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, and Iwata agreed that Black/White has the feeling of a brand new game
– Setting as well as other areas give the feeling of newness
– Hiun City wasn’t designed themed around Japan, unlike previous games
– Masuda wanted a big chance, which is why the city is a motif of New York City
– New York idea came from a 2006 Pokemon concert
– Masuda considered what would be a good location if they could do another concert
– Manhattan came to mind due to its musicals and operas
– Weren’t able to realize this idea to logistical issues in bringing over all the instruments and musicians
– Idea of going to New York lingered in Black/White’s setting
– Masuda went to the New York Museum of Modern Art after deciding on the setting
– He sat down in a garden area and finalized his ideas, coming up with the general setting of the new Isshu region
– Isshu comes from a similar Japanese word which means “single type”
– Isshu region meant to consist of all types of Pokemon/people
– While there are a variety of types, everyone looks to be one
– Masuda gets a similar feeling from New York, which he thinks is an amazing place because of having so many types of people in one place
– First time a game has had new Pokemon since Red/Green
– Previous Pokemon titles have added new Pokemon over their predecessors
– Tricky to make all these Pokemon
– Design staff needed to keep the world balance in mind, making sure they have a proper eco system
– Team debated about Pokemon looking too similar to past titles, creatures not looking like Pokemon, etc.
– Staff went to a zoo to view actual animals, helped to bring a reality to the creatures
– 17 graphic designers involved in creating the designs for all Pokemon
– Mix of veteran and newcomer designers
– 10 designers were used to create the Pokemon in Red/Green
– Sugimori drew all the illustrations
– Sugimori does the preliminary art as well, showing all sides of a Pokemon before making the sprite version

Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!

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1. Madden NFL 11 (360)  – 920,800
2. Madden NFL 11 (PS3) – 893,600
3. Super Mario Galaxy 2 – 124,600
4. Mafia II (360) – 121,600
5. New Super Mario Bros. – 110,400
6. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
7. Mafia II (PS3)
8. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (360)
9. NCAA Football 11 (360)
10. Wii Fit Plus
11. Just Dance
12. Red Dead Redemption (360)
13. Pokemon SoulSilver
14. Madden NFL 11
15. NCAA Football 11 (PS3)
16. Wipeout: The Game
17. Mario Kart Wii
18. Dragon Quest IX
19. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3)
20. Mario Kart DS

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There isn’t much that we know about this title at the moment. It seems like a release is planned for later this year in Japan, though.

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Nintendo Wii

North America:
1. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
3. Cursed Mountain: Limited Edition (Deep Silver)
4. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo)
5. Just Dance (Ubisoft)

Japan:
1. Wii Party (Nintendo)
2. Metroid: Other M (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
4. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo)
5. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Just Dance (Ubisoft)
2. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
4. Dance on Broadway (Ubisoft)
5. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)

Nintendo DS

North America:
1. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
2. Pokemon SoulSilver Version (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Pokemon HeartGold Version (Nintendo)
5. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. One Piece: Gigant Battle (Bandai Namco)
2. Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 3rd Story (Konami)
3. Eigokoro Kyoushitsu DS (Nintendo)
4. Metal Max 3 (Kadokawa Games)
5. Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 (Square Enix)

UK:
1. Jam with the Band (Nintendo)
2. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (Nintendo)
3. Toy Story 3 (Disney)
4. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
5. Tetris Party Deluxe (Nintendo)

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SEGA products

Vanquish
Virtual On Force
Sonic Colors
Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity
Black Panther Yakuza New Chapter
Shining Hearts
K-On After School Live
Yakuza Of the End

Partners

Shiren the Wanderer 5
F1 2010
Mafia II
Bullet Soul
Arcana Heart 3
Pupe Girl DS2
Record of Agarest War 2
Koihime Musou Otome Ryouran Sangokushi
Pia Carot Youkoso!! 4
77 Beyond the Milky Way
Little Busters! Converted Edition