You can’t change the laws of gravity, but with this week’s lineup of downloadable games from Nintendo, you can give your fun quotient a high-flying boost. An exciting new Nintendo DSiWare™ release delivers lightning-fast pinball thrills with a mythological twist, while a vintage battle game brings classic action and intrigue to the Virtual Console™. On WiiWare™, you’ll be mesmerized by a gravity-defying battle game with rich multi-player options. Take your pick and prepare for lift-off.

Scribblenauts contest – First challenge

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Alright, now that we’ve gotten all the rules and technicalities out of the way, let’s get this rolling. In case you need a reminder though, click on this link.

Nintendo Everything’s Scribblenauts Contest – Challenge #1

Level (The level in which you will unleash your creativity): 3-5
Contest Par (How many items you’re allowed to use for this challenge): 5
Mission: Return the lamb, but guns and explosions scare the flock!
Other rules: None, just get the starite.
Ending date: 10/25

Send your submissions/questions/comments to [email protected] for your chance to win!

ESRB updates

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Chronos Twins (DSi) – E
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars (Wii) – T
LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Wii) – E10+
LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias (Wii) – E
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized (Wii) – T
Animal Puzzle Adventure (DSi) – E10+
Jambo Safari: Animal Rescue (Wii) – E
Just Dance (Wii) – E10+
FFCC: The Crystal Bearers (Wii) – T
Robot Rescue (DSi) – E
Bloons (DSi/Wii) – E
Crime Scene (DS) – M
Deca Sports 2 (Wii) – E
ShadowPlay (Wii) – E

Reggie thinks the PSPgo may have a problem in terms of concept, no phone interest from Nintendo

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The PSPgo has a number of hooks, one of which is that the handheld eliminates the need for a UMD drive in favor of digital distribution. However, Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime, believes that the device may have a major issue, conceptually. In more or less words, Fils-Aime said that it’s possible consumers will not be able to fully understand who the PSP Go is for and what new benefit the hardware brings to the table.

“(The PSP Go may have a) fundamental concept problem in terms of ‘Who’s it for?’ and ‘What’s the benefit?’ I have the utmost respect for all our competitors, but it’s interesting to try and answer the consumer question of ‘What’s in it for me?’ in that product.”

Fils-Aime also addressed the possibility of Nintendo entering the mobile market, but noted that there isn’t an interest in creating a phone:

“We don’t have a desire to get into the phone space. We think the game business is competitive enough.”

Last but not least, Reggie commented on Nintendo’s goal of creating a mainstream video game market and on how Nintendo would not have changed anything regarding the Wii’s launch.

“We’re moving from being a niche market into the mainstream, but we’re not there yet…Absolutely not. We wouldn’t do it any other way.”

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Final Fantasy Gaiden: Four Warriors of Light screenshots

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DS model change may be announced next year according to analyst

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Believe it or not, it’s been only about six months since the Nintendo DSi made its worldwide debut. There’s still a ways to go before a DSi-exclusive games come out and DSiWare has yet to reach its full potential. Considering these facts, it would seem a bit odd to make a prediction about another handheld release.

However, Soichiro Fukuda, an analyst at Citigroup in Tokyo, believes that a DS model change may make its first appearance next June. Presently, the DSi is experiencing continued success in the market and by June 2010, the system will only have been out for a little more than a year. Would Nintendo really be willing to show off its next handheld when the time comes?

Top 5 game sales worldwide (Amazon)

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Nintendo Wii

North America:
1. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
5. Wii Play (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
3. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
4. Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga (Marvelous)
5. Forever Blue 2: Umi no Yobigoe (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Toy Story Mania (Disney)
5. FIFA 10 (EA Sports)

Nintendo DS

North America: 1. Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Nintendo)
2. Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (Square Enix)
3. Scribblenauts (Warner Bros.)
4. Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (Nintendo)
5. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. Pocket Monsters: Soul Silver (Nintendo)
2. Pocket Monsters: Heart Gold (Nintendo)
3. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (Atlus)
4. Love Plus (Konami)
5. Tomodachi Collection (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box (Nintendo)
2. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
3. Scribblenauts (Warner Bros.)
4. MySims: Agents (EA Games)
5. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney)

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First day sales in Japan

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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (DS) – 71,000 (63%)
Blue Dragon: Ikai no Kyojuu (DS) – 7,500 (22%)
White Knight Chronicles: EX Edition (PS3) – 3,400 (25%)
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga (Wii) – 3,300 (29%)
Kurogane no Linebarrels (PSP) – 2,700 (36%)
Iron Master (DS) – 1,000 (19%)
Phantasy Star Portable (BEST) (PSP) – 870 (15%)
Tago Akira no Atama no Taisou Dai-3-Shuu (DS) – 560 (6%)