Sequel to The World Ends With You not planned at the moment
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“We’re very thankful that this title has been received so well, and as we see that there is demand from both Japanese and American fans, we would definitely like to consider the possibility of a sequel. Since it is not possible to get right into development at this moment, please give us a little more time…Since The World Ends With You was specifically created for the DS, it would probably take on a very different form if it entered the console scene. Even though the Wii and DS seem similar, the stylus and Wii-remote are completely different, so naturally some alterations would become necessary to adjust the game for the Wii. Of course, the dual-screen element would have to be interpreted differently as well, but the most important thing would be to retain the essence of what makes The World Ends With You YOU what it is. The exhilarating high-speed action is a vital part of the game, so we would probably be careful to preserve that aspect when adjusting it for a new console.”
DS direction sensing used for star watching the night sky
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– Technology is for Hoshizora Navi (Starry Sky Navigator)
– Not a game – software that can help users to appreciate the night sky
– Star charts cover over 9,300 stars, planets, suns, moons from 1900 – 2099
– Can analyze the past/present but software seems to be designed with present in mind
– Hoshizora Navi uses direction sensing tech. to determine orientation – adjusts chart on screen
Japanese hardware sales (1/12 – 1/18)
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DSi 62,525
PSP 42,559
Wii 32,333
PS3 20,690
DS Lite 18,809
Xbox 360 9,576
PS2 5,760
Rumor: Sequel to Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games incoming
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is one of the best-selling Wii titles. With that in mind, it shouldn’t be too shocking that
rumors are floating about that a sequel to the game is on the way. Nintendo Accion, a Spanish Magazine, claims to be featuring
an exclusive look at would be Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games.
Below is a rough translation of what the magazine states:
“Who are these two and why do their faces return? Discover all of the details about this mystery in the next issue of the
magazine. But before, take note of these clues: Games, Olympics, it is cold, it is winter…”
Nintendo puts blame on retailers for cost of GameCube Wiimakes
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“Nintendo do not set prices. It is up to retailers at what price they sell any item for. However, our trade price for these games will be below our usual trade price for Wii games and our present estimate of the likely retail price is in the region of GBP 29.99.” – Nintendo statement
I’m pretty much in agreement with those who say the remakes are overpriced. If the titles were just $10 less, I think buying the Play on Wii products would be a great buy.
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.
Capcom signs development deal with Monumental Games
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CAPCOM SIGNS DEVELOPMENT DEAL WITH MONUMENTAL GAMES
London – 21 January, 2009 – Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed it has signed a development agreement with UK based Monumental Games. Under the terms of the agreement Monumental Games will develop an as yet unannounced multi-platform title scheduled for release and published by Capcom later this year.Monumental Games was founded in 2005 by Rik Alexander and Rocco Loscalzo and has two UK based offices in Nottingham and Manchester as well as an operation in Pune, India and currently employs over 100 people.
