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Contrary to Hideo Kojima himself, it looks as though the next Metal Gear title has been revealed ahead of schedule. The latest Famitsu shows that the series will be heading to the iPhone. A scan demonstrates touch elements, and speculation has begun that the game is a Metal Gear Solid 4 spin-off.

For Nintendo gamers, although this news may be mostly disappointing, at least the ends any additional speculation. Although, who knows. Perhaps one day we’ll see a Metal Gear DS – The touch aspects in the Metal Gear title for the iPhone would obviously work on the DS.

Update: Changed the story following new information

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18-year-old Lamar Roberts recently pleaded guilty to charges of child abuse-knowingly/recklessly, which caused the death of a seven-year-old girl. Roberts’ girlfriend, Jennifer Finch, also pleaded guilty in May to child abuse-negligently.

Roberts and his girlfriend were babysitting Zoe Garcia when they decided to do movements similar to those performed in Mortal Kombat. These actions, sadly, let to the death of the seven-year-old.

There has been some doubt that Mortal Kombat was the primary reason for the young girl’s death. Reports say that there was at least one incident in which Roberts was abusive towards Zoe Garcia when drinking.

Finch’s prison sentence was changed after an agreement was reached that she would successfully take part in a six year youth offender program. Roberts’ sentencing is scheduled for January 16.

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Nintendo News

Club Nintendo Offers Special Membership for Fans

Starting today, Nintendo welcomes its North American fans to Club Nintendo™, a special club that rewards members for registering Nintendo products and completing surveys. Nintendo fans can sign up by visiting Club.Nintendo.com. After joining, fans can register select Nintendo hardware and Nintendo-published games in exchange for Nintendo Coins, which can then be redeemed for limited-edition Nintendo rewards available only to Club Nintendo members.

“Club Nintendo gives fans what they want – access to exclusive rewards for their loyalty to our brand and our products,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America Inc.’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “We’re offering some unique items as a way to say thanks for their support of Nintendo.”

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Update: Club Nintendo is now live. Visit the website here

Club Nintendo went live a couple of minutes ago (although the placeholder has returned – temporarily, we assume). Here’s the first details on the service:

Earning coins

Wii game register = 50 coins
DS game register = 30 coins
VC/WiiWare titles/Wii Channels = 10 coins

– Indicating your intent to buy a game. You’ll earn 10 extra Coins after you buy it, register it and complete the survey.
– Registering a Nintendo game and completing a quick survey within 4 weeks of its launch. You’ll earn an additional 10 Coins!
– Completing a Post Play survey that will be available within 4-6 after the release of a game. You’ll earn an additional 10 Coins!

Prizes thus far:

Game & Watch Collection – 800 coins
White Nintendo DS Game Card Case – 600 coins
Hanafuna Cards – 800 coins
Mario Party Playing Cards – 500 points
Animal Crossing Playing Cards – 500 points
Mario Nintendo DS Game Rack – 600 coins
Nintendo DS Game Card and Stylus Set (Black) – 600 coins
Nintendo DS Game Card and Stylus Set (Super Mario Bros. Theme) – 600 coins
Nintendo DS Game Card and Stylus Set (Animal Crossing Theme) – 600 coins
Nintendo DS Lite Case (Silver) – 400 points
Wii Remote Holder – 300 coins

Platinum/Gold status info:

600 coins in a Club Nintendo year (July 1 to July 30) can receive a free gift + Platinum rank
300 coins in a Club Nintendo year can receive a different free gift + Gold rank

Read past the break for some information about product registration…

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This isn’t exactly Nintendo related, but it is video game related. And unfortunately, this is another terribly saddening story over a video game.

17-year-old Daniel Petric was angry about his parents taking away his copy of Halo 3 to the point that, believe it or not, shot his father and killed his mother. The newest detail about the case is that he also attempted to pass off the killing as a murder-suicide.

Petric, who was 16 at the time, secretly left his house to purchase Halo 3. However, the boy was caught by his parents. Apparently the parents did not want their son to be playing Halo 3, so the game was placed in a lockbox. A 9mm hangun was additionally inside the box. Petric managed to somehow open it, and took both the game and the gun out of the box.

The most disturbing part of this whole story? Before Petric shoot his father, he said, “Would you guys close your eyes. I have a surprise for you.” Right after that, Petric shot his father.

Fortunately, the father survived the shooting but the same cannot be said about Daniel’s mother. Daniel is currently tried to

The case is being tried to a Lorain County Common Pleas judge instead of a jury at the request of Daniel Petric.

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Update 1: More movie talk in the video

Update 2: Kojima has also discussed any plans he has for the Wii (see below).

“For the most part, I would never do a [Metal Gear] film without overseeing all aspects and making sure the fans and especially I am happy with it. As for that note, the idea of releasing a game to coincide with the film is an interesting one [laughs]. I might do that.” – Hideo Kojima

That’s pretty reasonable if you ask me. I shutter just thinking about how a Zelda film would turn out if Shigeru Miyamoto wasn’t involved in a heavy way.

“I’ve got a lot of ideas on my mind [for Wii], but I can’t say too much right now.”

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Multiple Titles to be Developed by 505 Games’ New U.S. Operations for Distribution Worldwide
LOS ANGELES, CA (December 15, 2008) — Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, and global videogame publisher, 505 Games, announced today a new partnership to develop next generation console and iPhone videogames. The first title is scheduled to release in spring 2010 and will be developed by 505 Games’ newly formed U.S. operations in Los Angeles. 505 Games also has European offices in the UK, and distribution partners around the world.

“505 Games is proud to partner with Michael Phelps to create innovative new game play experiences that celebrate active lifestyles, the spirit of competition and the inspirational dream of becoming a champion,” said Adam Kline, president of 505 Games U.S. “Through swimming, Michael has become an international superstar and role model for people of all ages. With 505 Games’ global reach, we look forward to leveraging the powerful digital entertainment medium to bring Michael’s passion for sports and competition to new audiences around the world.”

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“With the release of Dragon Quest IX, there are two things I’d like to make reality. The first is to build a thriving Japanese game market together with Dragon Quest that rivals the West’s. The second is to form a strong tag team to promote Dragon Quest overseas. At Nintendo, we were able to popularize the Brain Age series overseas, which was said to be unmarketable. I want to increase the number of people worldwide that understand the appeal of Dragon Quest, which represents all Japanese gaming culture…even if that only turns out to be a single person. I’m looking forward to working together with Mr. Horii and Square Enix.” – Satoru Iwata

Wow, Satoru Iwata seems like a very big supporter of Dragon Quest, and understandably so. The series is not as big in North America as it is in Japan, but there are, for sure, a great deal of people who value Dragon Quest. I feel that it might be more difficult to convince people to play Dragon Quest than Brain Age though, since Dragon Quest is the type of software that appeals much more to hardcore gamers than casual gamers, and those who play games in general.

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Double update: Even more details on the game…

-official development started Jan. 2008
-concept started Oct. 2007
-2.5D Fighter
-Interactive Stages
-4 player versus
-Story Mode
-Battle Royal
-Tournament
-Winner Stays
-Loser Stays
-Practice
-Unlockable Characters
-Unlockable Stages
-Online aspects said to be better than Brawl implementation
-Each character is color coded with glowing effect to make 4-player battles easy to follow

“While this is a licensed game, it’s not tied to any movie or TV show…for this game to succeed on its own it needs to be a great game.” – Ubisoft producer

Update: More details about the game have been confirmed: Online play, confirmed to be for Wii, will be published by Ubisoft, set for a September 2009 release date.

A sneak peak in a gaming magazine has the first information on a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game. Although only a few details were shared, the blurb explains that the title will focus on fighting. Also, members of the Super Smash Bros. Brawl dev. team and former Team Ninja developers have been confirmed to be working on the project. The teaser doesn’t mention which system the game is being made for, though I am pretty sure they are referencing the Wii.

“To kick off our big 2009 preview special, we’ve got an exclusive sneak peak at a game that’s so early it hasn’t even been named yet! For now we’ll just call if TMNT. A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is always worth at least a raised eyebrow (despite the, er, mixed results of the foursome’s last several titles), but when it’s a four-player fighting game made by some of the folks who worked on Super Smash Bros. Brawl and former members of Tecmo’s famed Team Ninja (who worked on the Ninja Gaiden and Dead of Alive series), then we’re looking at one of the most exciting stories of the new year.”

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Most of us have played The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time before, but never quite like this. A group of people are working together to remake the beta version of the game. Items such as a fishing rod that can be equipped and a reed whistle for calling Epona will be included. Additionally, you’ll be able to see a few neat locations including the Castle Sewers, which was initially the way that it would be possible to escape Hyrule Castle.

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