Game Developer Magazine – Top 20 publishers of 2008
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1. Nintendo
2. Electronic Arts
3. Activision
4. Ubisoft
5. Sony Computer Entertainment
6. Take Two
7. Sega of America
8. THQ
9. Microsoft Game Studios
10. Square Enix
11. Konami
12. Vivendi Games
13. Namco Bandai Games
14. Capcom
15. NCSoft
16. Disney Interactive Studios
17. LucasArts
18. Codemasters
19. Eidos Interactive
20. Midway
Hudson’s TGS lineup
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Fishing Master World Tour (Wii)
Marble Saga: Kororinpa (Wii)
Bomberman Ultra (PSN)
REDWOOD CITY, CA – October 1, 2008 – Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for HUDSON SOFT, today announced their lineup for the 2008 Tokyo Game Show taking place in Japan this month. The Hudson lineup includes newly announced Kororinpa 2 for Wii™, Bomberman Ultra for PlayStation® Network and Fishing Master World Tour for Wii. Hudson will be exhibiting at the show from October 9-12, 2008.
Information on each title that will be on the show floor is listed below. For more information on Hudson at TGS or any of these titles, please visit www.Hudsonentertainment.com.
Final Fantasy: Echoes of Time coming to Wii, DS
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers may be lost in the Square Enix vaults for now, but that isn’t stopping the company from creating original Final Fantasy titles for the Wii and DS. That’s right – Square Enix has revealed in the newest issue of Shonen Jump that Final Fantasy: Echoes of Time will be launching for the Wii/DS next year in Japan.
– Charlotta is the main character of the story and it revolves around a crystal.
– Pollux Engine allows for Wii + DS to be played at the same time
– Those who play on the DS or Wii can play online with each other
– Miis can be transferred from Wii to DS
– Gameplay is different for the Wii/DS meaning you can use the stylus or Wii controller
– Release date: 1/29/09 – Japan
Thanks to Bob for the heads up!
New console, Wii HD, set to launch in 2011 say new sources
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While we’re all busy speculating about new DS redesign rumors, the next Wii system, Wii HD, may already be in development. According to John Davison, a well-known industry insider, Wii HD would hit the market in 2011. With Wii HD, Nintendo would be putting “a greater emphasis on digitally distributed and backwardly compatible content” in addition to a graphical overhaul. Davison suggests that R&D costs at Nintendo have been rising, thus that issue would be something Nintendo would fix with Wii HD.
Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 2 video
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How to Play: Dig Into Master of the Monster Lair
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Tired of Crawling Through Dungeons? Why Not Learn to Make Your Own?
IRVINE, Calif. – September 30, 2008 Normally a safe and quiet town, South Arc has come under attack by monsters infesting the nearby forest. As the town’s most ambitious young orphan, and the only person without a real job, you are charged with the responsibility of ridding South Arc of its monster infestation. You’ve just made friends with a magic talking shovel that can help you build a dungeon that will lure monsters inside. Once inside, you can use your strength and magic to exterminate the beasts – hopefully finding some rare items on the way out. But wait… how’s one young boy supposed to defend the whole town from an army of monsters?The first step in mastering your skills and protecting South Arc from hordes of monsters is to understand the resources at your disposal. The citizens of South Arc are more than willing to help you with your quest. Most of the villagers own shops and, despite your working to save their lives from monsters, are totally willing to charge you a small fee for their services. These shops, along with some friends and local landmarks, will be the key to your success. Come, learn about the special town of South Arc.
New Monster Hunter 3 Famitsu scans, confirmed for 2009 in Japan
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Famitsu review scores
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Kawaii Koinu DS 2 (NDS, MTO): 7 / 7 / 6 / 7 – (27/40)
Snoopy DS: Snoopy to Nakama Tachi ni Ai ni Ikou! (NDS, Square Enix): 7 / 6 / 6 / 5 – (24/40)
Macross Ace Frontier (PSP, Bandai Namco): 8 / 9 / 9 / 7 – (33/40)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii, Activision): 8 / 8 / 7 / 6 – (29/40)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS2, Activision): 7 / 8 / 6 / 6 – (27/4