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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 6 Comments

Update: Added some more details – looks like Iwata will be announcing quite a few titles tomorrow (Thanks for the news tip, Jake)

Some information regarding Nintendo’s presence at GDC are available, including new game announcements, thanks to the IGN Nintendo Team (and 1UP). On the latest Nintendo Voice Chat podcast, it was stated that Punch-Out will finally be playable on the showfloor. Impressions of the game will be available sometime this week. The DSi and Excitebots: Trick Racing are likely to be at the event as well and the DSi itself is sure to be a focal point of Satoru Iwata’s hour-long speech. Strangely, members of the press will only be allowed to film the first five minutes of Mr. Iwata’s speech.

Update below comes from 1UP’s Sam Kennedy…

“I’d say Nintendo’s Iwata keynote is the one that you’ll really want to watch (Jeremy will be live blogging it tomorrow morning). I thought he was just going to be talking about Motion Plus and DSi, but it turns out he’s going to be announcing quite a few new games — for Wii, Wiiware, and Virtual Console (and this won’t just be Nintendo titles, but also third party stuff). I’ve already heard about a few of them (including one that makes me all giddy…I can’t wait for tomorrow now).”

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 6 Comments

GDC

– Doesn’t really start until Wednesday
– Iwata will have a keynote
– Can only film first 5 mins of the keynote

Punch-Out

– Playable at GDC
– Looks pretty good
– Almost a remake – what they want
– Disco Kid is a new character
– 13 fighters
– Will have multiplayer
– Looks like there are different moves for old characters
– 13 fighers doesn’t seem like too much
– They will have impressions on the game

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Disney Interactive Studios Announces Toy Story Mania!, Inspired by the Disney/Pixar Feature Film “Toy Story,” Exclusively for Wii™
Beloved “Toy Story” Characters and Theme Park Attraction Provide Backdrop for Family-Friendly Carnival-Style Video Game

BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Disney Interactive Studios today announced Toy Story Mania!, inspired by the Disney/Pixar animated feature “Toy Story,” will be released exclusively for the Wii™ home video game console this fall. Toy Story Mania! showcases an array of entertaining games based on the new Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort attractions, while featuring the iconic characters and humor from the popular Disney/Pixar “Toy Story” franchise.

“The ‘Toy Story’ franchise is a fun, dynamic and heart-warming series containing characters and themes that connect with every age group,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Toy Story Mania! combines those popular elements with the unique antics of the new theme park attraction for the ultimate in family entertainment.”

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The Perfect Classic Puzzle Game For Casual Gamers, Featuring Three Fast-Paced Multiplayer Modes For Competitive Fun!
SAN MATEO, CA – March 23, 2009 – Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for HUDSON SOFT, today announced that Pop ‘Em Drop ‘Em Samegame, a new puzzle game, is now available for WiiWare™. Designed for casual players, the game is very easy to pick up and play and features multiplayer functionality for up to four people.

Pop ‘Em Drop ‘Em Samegame features classic puzzle gameplay in which players match two or more colored blocks to clear them. The remaining blocks will shift as other blocks are cleared. If a player is able to clear all blocks, bonus points are awarded. The game allows for play with up to four friends at home in three fast-paced multiplayer modes: Fame Game (get the highest score on your own set of blocks), Shame Game (get the lowest score on your own set of blocks) and Blame Game (get the highest score on a shared set of blocks).

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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 0 comments

The DSi released just a few months ago, yet it has already managed to sell 2 million units in Japan. 1.28 units were sold from November 1 to December of last year. In total, the DS has sold 26,083,985 million units in Japan. As for specifics, the DS Lite has sold 17,610,348 million and the original DS has sold 6,449,206 million units up to this point.

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Looks like the game will finally be revealed at the beginning of April.

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– Doesn’t use Wii MotionPlus
– Game is true to the movie
– Has full camera controls
– Different times of day at Hogwarts
– Better navigational elements
– Can call on Nearly Headless Nick to help with missions

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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, Rumors | 3 Comments

Earlier today, rumors surfaced that the DSi would soon be receiving the ability to download Game Boy/GBA games, similar to the Wii Virtual Console. Though it should still be considered a rumor, another platinum Club Nintendo member who attended a DSi preview event in Illinois is claiming the same rumor is indeed true. Not only that, however, but this person also says that the representative at the event mentioned SEGA is interested in bringing Game Gear titles to the DSi. Nothing is set in stone at all at this point, but SEGA is apparently looking into it.