No Red Steel 2 sequel if fans don’t want one
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“Red Steel 2 isn’t really a ‘do-or-die’ situation. What I meant by my comments was that the desire to make another game in the series will depend on whether or not Red Steel 2 is a success. Fact is, that’s always true. If the fans don’t want us to make a sequel, we generally won’t. See, because we know they won’t buy it. Which is sort of the point. So, in that way, this situation isn’t really all that different from any other first or second releases in a franchise. As far as pressure goes, believe me when I tell you that the pressure here at Ubisoft is a light, airy breeze compared to the kinds of pressures I grew accustomed to at other companies I worked for. The pressure was all focused in the same place: the game had to be fun. We knew that, and so it led to us shaping our dev process around iteration, playtest, and gameplay. That’s a good thing.” – Red Steel 2 creative director Jason Vandenberghe
If you were to have asked me if I would like to see a sequel to Red Steel, I probably would have said that it wouldn’t interest me. Red Steel 2, on the other hand, is a completely different story. I see no reason why the series shouldn’t continue, unless Ubisoft was extremely disappointed with the game’s sales.
Hunt down your exclusive Monster Hunter Tri bundle now (Europe)
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Pre-order offer and exclusive European bundles available
22nd March 2010 – Monster Hunter Tri, the game everyone is talking about, roars into life across Europe on 23rd April 2010, and hunters that snap up a copy of the game or any bundle early will receive a stunning free Rathalos head figurine.
Gamers across Europe also have the opportunity to become the ultimate hunter by picking up the exclusive Monster Hunter Tri bundle, which includes the game, a black Classic Controller Pro, Wii Speak accessory and a Lagiacrus head figurine. The ultimate hunter pack bundle will be available from launch.
UK software sales (Week ending 3/20)
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Individual formats
– 1 GOD OF WAR III PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
3 2 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
4 3 JUST DANCE WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
5 4 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 PS3 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
1 5 FINAL FANTASY XIII PS3 SQUARE ENIX SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
7 6 WII FIT PLUS WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 7 METRO 2033 XB360 THQ THQ
2 8 FINAL FANTASY XIII XB360 SQUARE ENIX SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
6 9 HEAVY RAIN PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
8 10 WII SPORTS RESORT WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 11 COMMAND & CONQUER 4: TIBERIAN TWILIGHT PC EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
9 12 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
– 13 DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS – AWAKENING PC EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
10 14 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 XB360 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
18 15 FORZA MOTORSPORT 3 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
12 16 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 PC EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
11 17 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 PS3 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
19 18 MARIO KART WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
15 19 SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING WII SEGA SEGA
– 20 DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS – AWAKENING XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
16 21 PROFESSOR LAYTON AND PANDORA’S BOX DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
26 22 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
32 23 SONIC CLASSIC COLLECTION DS SEGA SEGA
– 24 LITTLEBIGPLANET PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
14 25 ALIENS VS PREDATOR XB360 SEGA SEGA
21 26 SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING DS SEGA SEGA
28 27 FIFA 10 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
22 28 MARIO AND LUIGI: BOWSER’S INSIDE STORY DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
30 29 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2010 PC SEGA SEGA
17 30 BIOSHOCK 2 XB360 2K GAMES TAKE 2
24 31 UNCHARTED 2: AMONG THIEVES PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
29 32 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV PS3 PLATINUM TAKE 2
– 33 MOTOGP 09/10 PS3 CAPCOM CAPCOM
25 34 TAKE A BREAK’S PUZZLE MASTER DS GAMES FOR EVERYONE UBISOFT
20 35 ALIENS VS PREDATOR PS3 SEGA SEGA
39 36 LEGO BATMAN: THE VIDEOGAME XB360 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
37 37 FIFA 10 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 38 BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE – VILGAX ATTACKS WII D3P NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
– 39 STYLE BOUTIQUE DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
27 40 THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SPIRIT TRACKS DS NINTENDO NINTENDO
All formats
– 1 GOD OF WAR III SCEA SANTA MONICA SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
2 2 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 DIGITAL ILLUSIONS EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
1 3 FINAL FANTASY XIII SQUARE ENIX SQUARE ENIX SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
3 4 JUST DANCE UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
– 5 METRO 2033 4A GAMES THQ THQ
5 6 WII FIT PLUS NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
4 7 HEAVY RAIN QUANTIC DREAM SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
9 8 WII SPORTS RESORT NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
7 9 SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING SUMO DIGITAL SEGA SEGA
6 10 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 INFINITY WARD ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
– 11 DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS – AWAKENING BIOWARE EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 12 COMMAND & CONQUER 4: TIBERIAN TWILIGHT EA LA EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
11 13 FIFA 10 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
13 14 BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE – VILGAX ATTACKS PAPAYA STUDIO D3P NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
10 15 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
8 16 ALIENS VS PREDATOR REBELLION SEGA SEGA
12 17 BIOSHOCK 2 2K MARIN 2K GAMES TAKE 2
19 18 FORZA MOTORSPORT 3 TURN 10 STUDIOS MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
16 19 JAMES CAMERON’S AVATAR: THE GAME UBISOFT (MONTREAL) UBISOFT UBISOFT
17 20 LEGO BATMAN: THE VIDEOGAME TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
– 21 MOTOGP 09/10 MONUMENTAL GAMES CAPCOM CAPCOM
15 22 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV ROCKSTAR NORTH PLATINUM TAKE 2
20 23 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
25 24 ASSASSIN’S CREED II UBISOFT (MONTREAL) UBISOFT UBISOFT
18 25 PROFESSOR LAYTON AND PANDORA’S BOX LEVEL 5 NINTENDO NINTENDO
21 26 MARIO & SONIC AT OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES SEGA SEGA SEGA
28 27 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
35 28 SONIC CLASSIC COLLECTION SEGA SEGA SEGA
30 29 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2010 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
– 30 LITTLEBIGPLANET MEDIA MOLECULE SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
– 31 NEED FOR SPEED: SHIFT SLIGHTLY MAD STUDIOS EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
22 32 MARIO AND LUIGI: BOWSER’S INSIDE STORY ALPHADREAM NINTENDO NINTENDO
31 33 RESIDENT EVIL 5 CAPCOM PLATINUM CAPCOM
– 34 LEFT 4 DEAD 2 VALVE EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
26 35 UNCHARTED 2: AMONG THIEVES NAUGHTY DOG SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
– 36 LEGO INDIANA JONES: ORIGINAL ADVENTURES TRAVELLER’S TALES LUCASARTS LUCASARTS
27 37 TAKE A BREAK’S PUZZLE MASTER ROUTE 1 GAMES GAMES FOR EVERYONE UBISOFT
– 38 PEPPA PIG: THE GAME ASYLUM P2 GAMES UBISOFT
33 39 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2010 KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT KONAMI KONAMI
– 40 BAYONETTA PLATINUMGAMES SEGA SEGA
Miyamoto talks about potential Wii Vitality Sensor support in Zelda Wii
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“Whenever we are going to use any new device it is possible to expand the appeal to those who are new to the videogaming world. At the same time, however, it is also fun to think of ways in which we might apply that new technology to existing forms of gameplay – just like the way we are working on the new Legend Of Zelda together with Wii Motion Plus. As you become more scared, the enemies become even tougher. So maybe you might like to ask me to incorporate the Vitality Sensor into Zelda so that as you become more scared, the enemies become even tougher.” – Shigeru Miyamoto
Hm…That sounds like it could be pretty interesting. Although, I’d rather see how the game would play like in-person before making a real judgment on the idea.
Nintendo Download: Cave Story Makes a Momentous WiiWare Debut
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When it first appeared on PC screens in 2004, Cave Story captivated gamers with its mysterious plotline, imaginative characters and otherworldly sense of adventure. Now, for the first time ever, fans and newcomers can experience this extraordinary game on the Wii™ system. Available for download via the WiiWare™ service, this version of Cave Story delivers all the action and intrigue of the original, plus added enhancements by creator Daisuke Amaya and a newly remastered soundtrack.
Meanwhile, the Nintendo DSiWare™ service offers five new titles for on-the-go enjoyment, including three games from the classic Game & Watch™ series, which Nintendo first began releasing in 1980. Experience a piece of Nintendo history as you master each title’s two modes of play, presented in all their old-school glory. Racing enthusiasts can get their high-speed fix with Drift Street International, while fans of strategy-driven action will dig the pulse-pounding thrills of Libera Wing.
ESRB updates
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Animal Cross Color (DSi) – E
Casual Mania (DS) – E
Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans (DS) – T
Paws & Claws Regal Resort (DS) – E
Pix Maze (DSi) – E
Voodoo Dice (Wii) – E
Petz Catz Playground (DS) – E
Monster Racers (DS) – E
Earthworm Jim (DSi) – E10+
Monster Frenzy (DS) – E
MySims SkyHeroes (DS) – E
WarioWare: D.I.Y. (DS) – E
WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase (Wii) – E
Tournament of Legends (Wii) – T
Speed (Wii) – E
Just Sing (DS) – E10+
Derby Dogs (Wii/WiiWare) – E
Rooms: The Main Building (Wii) – E
Rock Band Music Store update next week
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**ROCK BAND MEDIA ALERT** PUNK PIONEERS X MAKE THEIR ROCK BAND DEBUT, PLUS SINGLES FROM CARRIE UNDERWOOD, ONEREPUBLIC AND ACE FREHLEY
THREE TRACKS FROM NEW ARTIST LITTLE FISH, INCLUDING FREE DOWNLOAD OF “AM I CRAZY?”
Guildford, UK. – March 19, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a four pack of songs from American punk rockers X, three singles, including a free track, from British garage rockers Little Fish, as well as singles from Ace Frehley, Carrie Underwood and OneRepublic will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.These are among the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,100 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.
High Voltage on The Conduit, The Grinder, Animales de la Muerte and much more
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Joshua Olson, producer of The Conduit on how SEGA/High Voltage feel about the reception of the game…
“Sega was very pleased, and we were very pleased. Like I said, with an original IP introduced into a market that is down, sales have been very good, so we’re very happy.”
Olson on whether High Voltage intends to enhance the art/character design if there was a sequel to The Conduit…
“I think that’s a very fair criticism. Looking at The Conduit, you’re not really sure that you’re in the world of The Conduit. Like you said, it’s kind of generic. You could be anywhere. I think that was driven a lot by our push to make The Conduit in D.C. in realistic-looking environments, we wanted to make the graphics look as real as possible. But on the flipside of that, it tended to make it look a little generic, a bit mundane. If you’re playing Halo, or look at a screenshot, you know you’re in Halo. I don’t think that’s the case with The Conduit. It’s a very valid criticism that we took to heart and we’re hoping to address in future games.”
