Dragon Quest Fans Connect and Conquer in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza
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WHAT:
Nintendo will host a sensational social gathering to celebrate the July 11 launch of DRAGON QUEST® IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies for the portable Nintendo DS™ family of systems. Consumers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to the Nintendo World store in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza to experience the multiplayer fun and rich customization features of this epic new release. Multiple game demo stations will be placed throughout the store and Rockefeller Plaza for attendees. All guests will have the opportunity to buy the game in advance of launch and Yuji Horii, creator of the DRAGON QUEST series, will sign autographs for the first 30 fans in line at the Nintendo World store to purchase the game (limit two items per customer). All visitors also can have souvenir pictures snapped in a unique DRAGON QUEST photo booth, snack on treats from a DRAGON QUEST ice cream truck (while supplies last), and receive special DRAGON QUEST-themed prizes (while supplies last).
The latest installment in the popular DRAGON QUEST video game series, DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies has already attracted players of all ages and backgrounds in Japan, with 4.2 million copies sold. The game allows players to customize their own adventures by choosing their characters’ appearance, abilities, weapons and other items. Up to four players can connect via a local wireless connection to explore mysterious dungeons, tangle with fearsome creatures and complete challenges together. More information about DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies can be found at www.dqnine.com.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold footage
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Nintendo to host Dragon Quest IX event at Nintendo World Store
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It’s times like these that I wished I lived in New York…
Much like they do with most of the big titles released, Nintendo is hosting a grand ol’ event at the Nintendo World Store to celebrate the release of Square Enix’s Dragon Quest IX. The event, complete with Dragon Quest ice cream truck and playable demo stations, will happen on July 10th, so mark your calendars! Oh, did I mention that Yuji Horii, Dragon Quest creator is going to be at the event to sign autographs? Get there early, because he’ll only be signing 30 before taking off!
News from WayForward – Batman: The Brave and the Bold details, 3DS, Shantae
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– Much of the dev team worked on A Boy and His Blob
– Always co-op play
– AI controls 2nd character in single-player
– Second player can immediately join in
– On the DS, control Bat-Mite by drawing on the screen, disappears when you lift the stylus
– 4 episodes
– Around 2 hours for each episode
– Buy gadgets and character enhancements with coins
– WayForward probably won’t do the Contra 3DS title
– Shantae on Wii only exists as demos
– Shantae: Risky’s Revenge is the true sequel
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem – Hero of Light and Shadow trailer
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Media Create software sales (6/21 – 6/27)
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1. [360] Monster Hunter Frontier Online – 93,000 / NEW
2. [DS] LovePlus + – 84,000 / NEW
3. [PS3] Totori no Atelier: Arland no Renkinjutsushi 2 – 54,000 / NEW
4. [DS] Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 3rd Story – 52,000 / NEW
5. [Wii] Super Mario Galaxy 2 – 42,000 / 614,000
6. [PSP] Hatsune Miku: Project Diva – 29,000 / NEW
7. [PS3] White Album: Tsuzurareru Fuyu no Omoide – 26,000 / NEW
8. [PSP] Starry * Sky: In Spring – 22,000 / NEW
9. [DS] Ghost Trick – 20,000 / 44,000
10. [DS] Art Academy – 20,000 / 41,000
11. [PSP] Boku no Natsuyasumi Portable 2: Nazo Nazo Shimai to Chinbotsusen no Himitsu
12. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010: Aoki Samurai no Chousen
13. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010: Aoki Samurai no Chousen
14. [DS] Tomodachi Collection
15. [Wii] Xenoblade
16. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City
17. [PSP]Chaos;Head Noah
18. [Wii] SD Gundam: Gashapon Wars
19. [DS] Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
20. [Wii] New Super Mario Bros. Wii
21. [Wii] Wii Fit Plus
22. [PS2] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2010: Aoki Samurai no Chousen
23. [DS] Tamagotchi no Pichi Pichi Omisecchi
24. [PSP] Fairy Tail: Portable Guild
25. [Wii] Mario Kart Wii
26. [PSP] Narcissus: Moshimo Ashita ga Runara
27. [PSP] Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
28. [PSP] Uta no * Prince-Sama
29. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G PSP the Best
30. [DS] Soccer Tsuku DS: World Challenge 2010
New Kingdom Hearts Re:coded screenshots
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Nintendo game with new character could come next year, Miyamoto’s wants to get Pikmin out quickly, tons more
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This information comes from a recent shareholder meeting…
– Miyamoto wants to make Pikmin available quickly
– Miyamoto feels a new character needs to be made since it’s been 10 years since Pikmin
– 3DS might display play time like the Wii
– Nintendo not planning a theme park, wouldn’t be a traditional theme park even if Nintendo did so
– When asked about what he’s working on: Miyamoto has been very interested in swimming lately
– Miyamoto also a member of a youth guidance organization and spends time with school children
– Even with the 3DS, Nintendo is always thinking about making new things
– 3DS was at this event
– One demonstration showed flowing water and a wine glass in E3
– Manipulate camera view with d-pad or slide pad
– Mario figures, Mario Bros. sequence, Yoshi sequence, three Pikmin in the grass also shown
– Lastly, a clip of Twilight Princess Link slashing his sword was shown
Nintendo on Ocarina of Time 3DS, when asked if it’ll be like the demo of Twilight Princess Link swinging his sword/if the polygon visuals will be different…
“We can’t share details, but it does have expressive capabilities…This is because the capabilities are of course higher.”
Miyamoto on the new game character…
“It’s about time for a new game character. Perhaps this can be delivered next year.”
Miyamoto on his time with the 3DS, who said he’s busy with the system…
“I’ll suddenly have ideas, so being busy now is a good condition.”
Iwata on the possibility of releasing software for the iPad…
“We have absolutely no plans to offer software.”
Saints Row 3DS to be called “Drive By”, THQ says it’s not a risk like Chinatown Wars
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This information comes from THQ Core games VP, Danny Bilson. In addition to the quote below, Bilson confirmed that the Saints Row 3DS title will be called “Drive By.”
“This isn’t a big risk like ChinaTown Wars for us. Also, Nintendo is really going to market to the core with that device.”
It’ll be interesting to see how the sales of mature games on the 3DS compare to the DS over time. Chinatown Wars didn’t exactly light up the charts when it was released, nor did other titles such as Resident Evil: Deadly Silence. Since Nintendo will be supporting the 3DS in terms of being more of a “core” system, one would expect games that fall under that category to perform better.
