Top 100 Famitsu sales of 2008
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01. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (Capcom) 2,452,111
02. [NDS] Pokemon Platinum (Pokemon) 2,187,337
03. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) 2,149,131 / 2,967,297
04. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 2,003,315
05. [WII] Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) 1,747,113
06. [NDS] Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo) 1,350,671
07. [NDS] Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (Square Enix) 1,176,082
08. [WII] Animal Crossing: City Folk (Nintendo) 895,302
09. [NDS] Kirby Super Star Ultra (Nintendo) 855,427
10. [WII] Wii Sports (Nintendo) 841,736 / 3,306,470
THE BATTLE FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD CONTINUES IN MEGA MAN STAR FORCETM 3 FOR NINTENDO DSTM
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Black Ace and Red Joker Double the Possibilities
Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man Star Force™ 3 (MMSF3) for Nintendo DS™ will be coming to North America in early summer 2009. MMSF3 will come in two different versions, Black Ace and Red Joker, allowing two friends to share unique items and powers utilizing the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, enhancing their individual characters.As in the previous games, MMSF3 is a unique blend of action and role-playing game (RPG), combining the high intensity combat that is the hallmark of Mega Man® games with Star Force’s strategic battle system. By defeating enemies and boss characters, players earn “battle cards” that enhance and evolve Mega Man’s abilities and attacks.
Crazy Circus: Charmingly whacky circus coming to Nintendo DS
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Hamburg/Germany, January 21st, 2009 – Crazy Circus brings a colourful and charmingly whacky circus to Nintendo DS™. Hamburg/Germany based publisher dtp entertainment will publish the arcade game worldwide in Q2 2009.
In 14 action-driven mini games, the player performs extraordinary circus acts. Oleg, the motorbike-riding bear, jumps over dozens of cars, a parrot swings on the trapeze, and clowns throw cakes at each other across the circus ring.
The player inherits the family’s once famous circus because his father is sick and no longer able to run the business. Now it is up to the young director to lead the troupe and restore the circus to its former glory. He keeps improving the show and quickly, the circus regains its excellent reputation. New performers push into the ring, the public clapping frantically to ever new sensations. The stunning performances attract the crowds in a way that finally, the circus arrives in the world’s most glamorous cities.
Big Bang Mini – Paris release
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Paris Release
Another explosive World to discover in Big Bang Mini!
PARIS: Nighttime over Parisian rooftops is where the Paris World places you. Slow down time for a few seconds to get a better shot at the enemies by slashing downward on the touch screen with the stylus. Look out for enemies who use shots that will chase you down. Missed shots will not create falling sparks while time is slowed down, so fire away. Hidden enemies will appear as dark shadows that can only be shot when time is stopped. World Upgrade: Time Stop: Pulling straight down in a straight line activates the Time Stop. You will encounter quite a bit of enemy fire, so it comes in useful in each level. Keep an eye on the charge meter, though.
About SouthPeak Games
SouthPeak Interactive Corporation develops and publishes interactive entertainment software for all current hardware platforms including: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PC. SouthPeak’s games cover all major genres including action/adventure, role playing, racing, puzzle strategy, fighting and combat. SouthPeak’s products are sold in retail outlets in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. SouthPeak is headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, and has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, England. www.southpeakgames.comAbout Arkedo Studio
Arkedo is a Paris-based studio comprised of three game developers (four when the weather is nice), focused on making arcade-style games for the Nintendo DS. Founded in early 2006, the studio’s award-winning first Nintendo DS title was well received by both the public and the press. Arkedo’s secret plan to rule the world includes creating quirky and witty games, along with a good amount of patience. Learn more by visiting www.arkedo.com.NINTENDO DS IS A TRADEMARK OF NINTENDO.
Relax, Play and Improve Your Mind with Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles on Nintendo DSTM
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Oxygen Games presents Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles, a fun & challenging Nintendo DSTM game to improve your mind
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK 22nd January 2009: Oxygen Games™ introduces the first in a new range of games designed to relax and stimulate your mind; Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles!Relax, Play and improve your mind. Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles, with its extended gameplay and variety of features, gives you the chance to test yourself while having fun. Guaranteed to stimulate and surprise with hours of gameplay to keep you entertained, Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles is a relaxing and entertaining way to keep your mind challenged and stimulated.
Dawn of Heroes fact sheet
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Fact Sheet
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Developer: Wicked Studios
Platform: DS
Genre: Tactical RPG
Story
The once great Kingdom of Brimthule is in despair following the loss of its lord and champion. King Leroy sacrificed himself to entomb the great beast Ragnakore in a body of stone. Without its leader, the kingdom has split into baronies and is beset by curses, monsters, and misfortunes, with some believing Ragnakore, though trapped, is responsible. The time has come for new heroes to stand tall against the realm’s greatest foes; the time has come for the Dawn of Heroes.
Overview
Dawn of Heroes features classic RPG concepts, character development, epic combat, quests and puzzle solving. Dawn of Heroes differs from other RPGs with hilarious dialogue, customizable parties, a variety of dungeons and items, and multiplayer features geared towards building a community of heroes all over the world.
Features
* Take in breathtaking 3D graphics, from the massive world of Brimthule to the unique look of all its inhabitants.
* Immerse yourself in a deep storyline as you experience multiple quests and dangers.
* Play more than 50 missions with branching paths and side quests.
* Over 25 playable classes from 6 unique factions let you create your own party of heroes to work together as the ultimate team.
* Face a multitude of enemies from 12 unique factions.
* Collect hundreds of items during your adventure and share them online with friends.
* Awesome local and Wi Fi multiplayer action has players constantly optimizing their parties for a different battle every time they seek a new challenge.
* Streamlined user interface allows players to command all aspects of their adventure using the touch screen and stylus.
MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES ‘DAWN OF HEROES’ FOR NINTENDO DSTM
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Unique RPG Puts Massive World of Quests, Epic Battles and Multiplayer Action in the Palm of Your Hand
Bristol, U.K., January 22, 2009 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Dawn of Heroes for Nintendo DS™. Developed by Wicked Studios, Dawn of Heroes is a tactical role playing game that combines classic RPG concepts—including character development, epic combat, quests and puzzles—with a humorous style. The game also supports head-to-head multiplayer action and the ability to trade collected items, two features designed to build a community of worldwide heroes.
Featuring more than 50 playable missions with branching paths and side quests, Dawn of Heroes takes players to the endangered Kingdom of Brimthule. Brimthule’s King sacrificed himself to entomb the great beast Ragnakore within stone. Now players must save the kingdom by battling the curses, monsters and misfortunes that have ensued following the King’s tragic demise. Utilizing a streamlined user interface that allows players to command all aspects of their adventure with the Touch Screen and stylus, the game contains 25 playable classes from six unique factions and a multitude of enemies. In addition, the massive world of Brimthule and its unique inhabitants are rendered in detailed 3D graphics that help bring the adventure to life.
Dawn of Heroes for Nintendo DS™ is expected to release later this year in Europe. For additional information about Majesco’s exciting line of products, please visit www.majescoentertainment.com and www.majescoeurope.com
Blue Dragon Plus Fractured trailer
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Famitsu news – SEGA’s secret Wii (WiiWare) game revealed
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Pole’s Big Adventure (Sega) – WiiWare – 3rd Feb 2009
– Famicom style 2D action platformer
– Filled with in-jokes and gags which you have to discover in the stages
– Comedy action game
Crystal Defenders R1 (Square Enix) – WiiWare – 27th Jan 2009 – 1000 WiiPoints
– Port of the FF themed tower defense game on cellphones and iPod
– PSN and XBLA versions will be coming later
I also thought I should mention that Famitsu had what will probably be Marvelous’ “countdown game.” It’s only for the PSP – Sorry folks!
Famitsu review scores
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The latest Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (DS, Square Enix): 8 / 7 / 7 / 7 – (29/40)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (Wii, Square Enix): 8 / 7 / 7 / 8 – (30/40)
Ninja Blade (Xbox 360, From Software): 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 – (32/40)
World Soccer Winning Eleven 2009 (PSP, Konami): 8 / 8 / 7 / 8 – (31/40)
Hirameki Action: Chibikko Wagyan no Daiki na Bouken (NDS, Bandai Namco): 8 / 8 / 7 / 7 – (30/40)
Tom Clancy’s EndWar (Xbox 360, Ubisoft): 8 / 9 / 8 / 9 – (34/40)
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 (PSP, Bandai Namco): 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 – (32/40)
Annie no Atelier: Sera Shima no Renkijutsushi (NDS, Gust): 7 / 7 / 7 / 7 – (28/40)
Tomb Raider Underworld (PS3/Xbox 360, Eidos): 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 – (32/40)
Soul Eater: Battle Resonance (PSP, Bandai Namco): 7 / 6 / 7 / 6 – (26/40)
Soul Eater: Battle Resonance (PS2, Bandai Namco): 6 / 5 / 6 / 5 – (22/40)
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution (NDS, Cyberfront): 6 / 8 / 7 / 7 – (28/40)