The acclaimed BIT.TRIP game series for the WiiWare™ service has thrilled audiences with its mix of retro style and inventive game play. This week, new and longtime fans are invited to experience the series’ final installment, BIT.TRIP FLUX, and join CommanderVideo for one more unforgettable ride. Also this week, the Nintendo DSiWare™ service offers a variety of new hand-held games to satisfy a multitude of tastes. Rise to the challenge of running your own eatery in My Little Restaurant, enjoy physics-based arcade action in Magnetic Joe or fend off an alien invasion in Monster Buster Club.

New Spirit Hunters Inc. trailer

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Media Create software sales (2/14 – 2/20) – Top 50

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01. / 00. [PS3] Catherine (Atlus Co.) {2011.02.17} – 141.826 / NEW
02. / 00. [PS3] Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (Capcom) {2011.02.17} – 67.187 / NEW
03. / 02. [PS3] Samurai Warriors 3 Z (Koei Tecmo) {2011.02.10} – 58.089 / 266.637 (-72%)
04. / 03. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (Capcom) {2010.12.01} – 39.727 / 4.289.349 (-58%)
05. / 01. [PSP] Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 (Bandai Namco) {2011.02.10} – 26.504 / 248.572 (-88%)
06. / 00. [PS3] Two Worlds II (Ubisoft) {2011.02.17} – 24.324 / NEW
07. / 00. [360] Catherine (Atlus Co.) {2011.02.17} – 21.936 / NEW
08. / 00. [360] Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (Capcom) {2011.02.17} – 13.779 / NEW
09. / 00. [NDS] Hakuouki: Zuisouroku DS (Idea Factory) {2011.02.17} – 13.373 / NEW
10. / 04. [NDS] Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth 2 (Capcom) {2011.02.03} – 13.186 / 176.362 (-57%)
11. / 08. [WII] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) {2010.12.09} – 10.824 / 817.181 (-32%)
12. / 06. [WII] Samurai Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends (Koei Tecmo) {2011.02.10} – 9.638 / 32.236 (-57%)
13. / 11. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} – 9.502 / 5.081.369 (-9%)
14. / 00. [PSP] DJ Max Portable 3 (CyberFront) {2011.02.17} – 8.990 / NEW
15. / 00. [360] Two Worlds II (Ubisoft) {2011.02.17} – 8.225 / NEW
16. / 09. [PSP] Kenka Bancho 5: Laws of Manhood (Spike) {2011.01.27} – 8.193 / 109.543 (-43%)
17. / 07. [PS3] Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare (Take-Two Interactive) {2011.02.10} – 7.861 / 29.580 (-64%)
18. / 13. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} – 7.472 / 1.794.813 (-27%)
19. / 16. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.11.18} – 6.312 / 176.788 (-17%)
20. / 19. [NDS] Ni no Kuni: The Ebony Wizard (Level 5) {2010.12.09} – 6.174 / 481.003 (-15%)

2010 Nintendo Power Awards results

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Editors’ choice

Wii Game of the Year: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo DS Game of the Year: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
WiiWare Game of the Year: Cave Story
DSiWare Game of the Year: Shantae: Risky’s Revenge
Best Wii Graphics: Sonic Colors
Best Nintendo DS Graphics: Shantae: Risky’s Revenge
Best Sound/Voice Acting: GoldenEye 007
Best Original Score: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Best Adventure Game: Cave Story
Best Shooter: GoldenEye 007
Best Music/Rhythm Game: Rock Band 3
Best Action Game: Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
Best Role-Playiing /Strategy Game: Dragon Quest IX
Best Sports Game: NBA Jam
Best Platformer: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Best Multiplayer: Rock Band 3
Best New Character: Oswald — Epic Mickey
Best Puzzle Game: Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
Best Story/Writing: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors
Best Retro Revival: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Best New Idea: WariorWare D.I.Y.
Finish Strong Award: Professor Layton and the Unwound Future
Best Bonus Content: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Game of the Year: Super Mario Galaxy 2

Readers’ choice

Wii Game of the Year: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Nintendo DS Game of the Year: Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions (DS)
WiiWare Game of the Year: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (WiiWare)
DSiWare Game of the Year: Shantae: Risky’s Revenge (DS)
Best Wii Graphics: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Best Nintendo DS Graphics: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (DS)
Best Original Score: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Best Adventure Game: Epic Mickey (Wii)
Best Sound/Voice Acting: Professor Layton and the Unwound Futurev (DS)
Best Shooter: GoldenEye 007 (Wii)
Best Music/Rhythm Game: Rock Band 3 (Wii)
Best Role-Playing/Strategy Game: Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions (DS)
Best Sports Game: NBA Jam (Wii)
Best Action Game: Mega Man 10 (WiiWare)
Best Platformer: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Best Puzzle Game: Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS)
Best Multiplayer: GoldenEye 007 (Wii)
Best New Character: Oswald — Epic Mickey (Wii)
Best Story/Writing: Epic Mickey (Wii)
Best New Idea: Epic Mickey (Wii) — Use paint and thinner to manipulate your surroundings
Best Retro Revival: Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii)
Overall Game of the Year: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)

Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!

Nintendo Power review scores

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Pokemon Black and White (DS) – 9.0
de Blob 2 (Wii) – 8.0
Giana Sisters DS (DS) – 9.0
de Blob 2 (DS) – 8.0
Okamiden (DS) – 8.0
Radiant Historia (DS) – 8.5
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation (DS) – 7..5
Monster Tale (DS) – 8.0

The Ultimate Pokémon Experience Hits Rockefeller Center on March 5

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Nintendo Offers “Passport to the Unova Region” at Launch Event for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Video Games
–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo:
WHAT:
New York’s famed Rockefeller Center® will be the epicenter of an over-the-top Pokémon™ celebration as Nintendo prepares to launch the new Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems across North America. On March 5, at the Nintendo® World store, fans will gather for a spectacular launch event and the chance to be among the first in the nation to buy the games in advance of their official March 6 release.
The event will offer attendees an interactive experience that will take consumers through stations featuring game-play kiosks, depictions of the games’ new starter and Legendary Pokémon, a download area for the Liberty Pass which enables players to get the new Mythical Pokémon Victini in the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, a photo booth and a special collection of never-before-seen Pokémon artwork. Attendees will receive a “passport” upon entry and earn a stamp for each station they experience. Once they have visited all stations, fans will receive a special Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version T-shirt, while supplies last.

Top 5 game sales worldwide (Amazon)

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Multiplatform

North America:
1. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft, Wii)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
3. Killzone 3 (SCEA, PS3)
4. Bulletstorm (EA Games, X360)
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, X360)

Japan:
1. Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity (Sega, PSP)
2. SD Gundam G Generation World – Collector’s Pack (Bandai, PSP)
3. Catherine (Atlus, PS3)
4. The Idolm@ster 2 (Namco, X360)
5. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom, PSP)

UK:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
2. Killzone 3 (SCEE, PS3)
3. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (EA Games, X360)
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, X360)
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision, PS3)

Nintendo Wii

North America:
1. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
3. Dance Dance Revolution Bundle (Konami)
4. Nerf N-Strike Double Blast Bundle (EA Games)
5. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. Shape Boxing 2 Wii de Enjoy Diet (Rocket Company)
2. Donkey Kong Returns (Nintendo)
3. Rune Factory: Oceans (Marvelous)
4. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
5. SD Gundam G Generation World (Bandai)

UK:
1. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
2. Just Dance (Ubisoft)
3. Wii Party (Nintendo)
4. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
5. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)

Nintendo DS

North America:
1. Radiant Historia (Atlus)
2. Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation (Nintendo)
3. Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (Square Enix)
4. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
5. Plants vs. Zombies (PopCap)

Japan:
1. Pocket Monsters Black (Nintendo)
2. Ninokuni: Shikkoku no Madoushi (Level 5)
3. Eigo de Tabisuru: Little Charo (Nintendo)
4. Gyakuten Kenji 2 (Capcom)
5. Pocket Monsters White (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Art Academy (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (Nintendo)
5. Professor Layton and the Lost Future (Nintendo)

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