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Update: Nintendo has also confirmed that the game will launch in Europe on July 23.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Launches on July 11

Character Customization, Cooperative Multiplayer Adventuring and an Epic Story Make for a One-of-a-Kind Nintendo DS Experience

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Launching in the United States on July 11, DRAGON QUEST® IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies™ for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems lets players enjoy an adventure that is entirely their own, yet can be shared with others anywhere, anytime. Developed by Square Enix Co., Ltd., this game has already become a phenomenon with players of all ages and backgrounds in Japan, with more than 4.2 million units sold.

Before setting off on their adventure, players can create their own heroes, deciding how they would like their face, hair and clothing to look. As the story unfolds, players become stronger, smarter and more powerful, and can customize companions who join their group. Players will have fun discovering more than 1,000 pieces of clothing, armor, weapons and other items that will provide them with a unique appearance and special abilities. Players can also change the class of their character at any time, choosing from a variety of vocations that will affect their abilities and strengths in the game.


Sherlock Holmes And The Mystery Of Osborne House, The Investigation Continues in Images

No time to rest for the greatest of the detectives! Frogwares and Focus are pleased to present new exclusive images of Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Osborne House, the famous detective’s first original case on Nintendo DS™. Discover these images that showcase some of the colorful characters that you will meet, and see a few of the numerous brain-teasers that you will have to solve during this big adventure!

Especially designed for Nintendo’s handheld system, you play as the famous detective Sherlock Holmes in this brand new big adventure and you will have to shed some light on curious events. When Queen Victoria’s genealogical records are stolen, the Royal Family decides to put you in charge of the case and asks you to solve this strange mystery.


Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects (US) – DSiWare
Bloody Good Time (EMEA) – PC/360/XLA
Dance on Broadway – Wii
Galaxy Racers (EMEA) – DS

Heroes of Might and Magic (China) – Web-based
Imagine Animal Doctor Care Center (US) – DS
Master All Classics (EMEA) – PS3 PSN
Master All Classics – (iPhone)
Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes – (360 XLA/PS3 PSN)
My Chinese Coach – (iPad)
Prince of Persia Clasic – (iPhone)
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands – (360/PS3/Wii/DSi/PSP/PC)
Pure Futbol – (360/PS3)
Silent Hunter (US) – iPhone
Splinter Cell Conviction (360/PC)
Sports Collection (EMEA) – DS
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction (360/PC)
Voodoo Dice (PS3 PSN/PSP PSN/360 XLA/WiiWare/PC)
Voodoo Dice (EMEA) – iPhone


WiiWare

Bit.Trip Runner – 319 blocks
Blood Beach – 121 blocks

VC

Kirby Super Star – 49 blocks

DSiWare

Looksley’s Line Up – 71 blocks
Frogger Returns – 61 blocks
A Topsy Turvy Life: Turvy Drops – 37 blocks
Flips: More Bloody Horowitz – 24 blocks


Videos

Nintendo Week 5/17
Super Mario Galaxy 2 TV Spot
Netflix Watch movies on your Wii
Bit.Trip Runner Info Video
Band Hero Band Hero Track Pack 1
Arc Rise Fantasia Teaser Video 1
Attack of the Movies 3D Info Video
Blood Beach Info Video
Rage of the Gladiator – Boss: Tagon
A Topsy Turvy Life: Turvy Drops Info

Demos

Picross 3D
America’s Test Kitchen Pots de Creme Demo
America’s Test Kitchen Roasted Red Potatoes Demo
Rooms DS
Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects
Deca Sports DS – Cheerleading demo
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing DS
Deca Sports DS – Ping Pong demo
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
Disney the Princess and the Frog
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games – Alpine Skiing
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
James Patterson Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion


– 1-4 players
– Fall 2010 release
– First game in “Project Jet” series
– Use special moves/items in battle
– Different gimmicks in stages

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Innovative Adventure and Fighting Game Utilizes the PlayStation Eye to Pit You Against Ninjas and Bad Guys in Need of a Good Ass-kicking

Helsinki, Finland and New York, NY – May 17, 2010 – Virtual Air Guitar Company Ltd, the Helsinki –based independent game developer and computer vision specialist, today announced their in-development fighting adventure game Kung-Fu LIVE.

Coming later this year to PlayStation® Network, Kung-Fu LIVE is an interactive experience unlike anything seen before. With accurate tracking and background removal, the player’s real-life image is transported inside the game. Boosted with super-human abilities, the player literally becomes the hero of the game.

“We have been working with camera games for over a decade, optimizing our FreeMotion technology that incorporates the player in-game as the lead character,” says Teemu Mäki-Patola, CEO of Virtual Air Guitar Company Ltd. “The FreeMotion tech replaces the traditional game controller for consoles and PC, offering a whole new way to play video games. Kung-Fu LIVE will be one of the top notch PSEye and Move games coming to market this year.”

Powered by Emergent Game Technologies’ Gamebryo LightSpeed, Kung-Fu LIVE is targeted at the broad audience as a game to be enjoyed in a social setting amongst family and friends. Toss away the gamepad and kick, jump, flip and throw punches against a growing swarm of baddies – Kung-Fu LIVE is all about hands-free, real-time movement and action. Step into the world of martial arts in this humor-toned and sporty beat ‘em up adventure!

For more information and assets, visit www.kungfulivegame.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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About Virtual Air Guitar Company Ltd
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Virtual Air Guitar Company Ltd is an independent game developer specializing in camera-based games for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The company was founded in 2006 by new media, computer vision and virtual reality researchers to design and develop unique social games and exergames using the patented FreeMotion® technology. For more information, please visit www.virtualairguitar.com



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