POKÉMON RANGER: SHADOWS OF ALMIA LAUNCHES FOR NINTENDO DS
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Players Protect Nature, Rescue People and Help Pokémon in Need
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 10, 2008 – The new Pokémon™ Ranger: Shadows of Almia action-adventure game for Nintendo DS™ launches today and lets players capture Pokémon in a fun, new way: by circling them on the touch screen with a “Capture Styler.” Capturing a Pokémon allows players to use its abilities to overcome various obstacles and challenges they face along the way. As the game progresses the stylus-controlled Capture Styler is upgraded with new abilities.
“The first Pokémon games launched in the United States more than 10 years ago, and new fans are created every day,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “To date, the Pokémon franchise has sold more than 60 million games in the United States. Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia gives fans new challenges and new adventures.”
– 12.11.08: Super Street Fighter II Turbo Pinball FX (Xbox 360)
– Winter 2008: Flock (Xbox 360, PS3)
– Winter 2008: Neopets Puzzle Adventure (Wii, NDS)
– February/March 2009: Street Fighter IV (Xbox 360, PS3)
– 13.03.09: Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360, PS3)
– Winter 2009: Bionic Commando (Xbox 360, PS3)
– Winter 2009: Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop (Wii)
– Frühjahr 2009: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP)
– TBA: Dark Void (Xbox 360, PS3)
– TBA: Age of Booty (Xbox 360, PS3)
– TBA: Capcom Puzzle World (PSP)
– TBA: Monster Hunter 3 (Wii)
Atari announces heart-pounting platformer ‘The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity’ for Nintendo DS
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ATARI ANNOUNCES HEART-POUNTING PLATFORMER ‘THE CHASE: FELIX MEETS FELICITY’ FOR NINTENDO DS
Run, Dash and Rush Using the Stylus to Make Your Date in Atari’s Innovative Platformer
LYON, FRANCE – 10 November 2008 – Atari brings a fresh approach to platforming on Nintendo DS™ with The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity, the fast-paced game in which players navigate their way through bizarre obstructions, interruptions and mishaps, using the stylus to draw a path to the object of their affection. The Chase: Felix Meets Felicity is scheduled for release in February 2009 exclusively on Nintendo DS.
Join in the adrenaline rush by jumping in the shoes of Felix or Felicity to race across town in time to rendezvous. To make it unscathed, players need to deftly navigate a series of obstacle-laden environments without ever letting up the break-neck pace. Run, jump, dodge and slide through hectic scenarios while desperately trying to stay ahead of the clock and rainy weather. The pick-up-and-play gameplay makes ingenious use of the Nintendo DS stylus to draw platforms to climb and hop across, dodging difficult barriers and any cold-hearted misanthropes who get in the way.
Mii Channel possesses previously hidden connectivity
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Wii to DS connectivity has been a largely underwhelming aspect of Nintendo’s two systems, as it has yet to be truly utilized. However, Personal Trainer: Walking, a new title which was recently made available in Japan, will attempt to change that by allowing users to transfer Mii characters between their Wii and DS.
A little unknown (for the most part) gem is DS connectivity that the Mii Channel already supports. By hitting the A, B, 1, and then 2 buttons, the the Wii will look for a nearby DS to connect to. This feature actually has been available on the channel for quite some time, but for some reason or another, has been more or less ignored. By pressing the sequence of buttons, Personal Trainer: Walking will then allow you to transfer Miis from your Wii to a DS. Pretty neat, huh?
Weekly savings
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Best Buy
Free $10 gift card with purchase:
– Disney’s Th!nk Fast (Wii)
– Ultimate I Spy (Wii)
– The Price Is Right (Wii)
– Guitar Hero: On Tour (DS)
– Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise (DS)
– Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends (DS)
– or Touch Master 2 (DS)
Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors (DS) – $19.99
Circuit City
Free $10 gift card with purchase:
– Call Of Duty: World At War (Wii)
– Face Breaker’s K-O Party (Wii)
– LEGO Batman: The Videogame (Wii)
– Monopoly (Wii)
– Nerf-N-Strike Bundle (Wii)
– Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii)
– Wario Land: Shake It! (Wii) $49.99
– Wii Music (Wii)
– Mario Super Sluggers (Wii)
2 for $40
– Spore (DS)
– Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (DS)
– Nintendogs (DS)
– Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals (DS)
– Super Mario 64 DS (DS)
– Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants (DS)
– Lego Batman (DS)
– Kirby Super Star Ultra (DS)
Ben 10: Alien Force (DS) – $19.99
Ninja Town (DS) – $19.99 (includes free collectible pin & DS ninja cling)
Pet Pals: Animal Doctor (DS) – $9.99
Free Kung Fu Panda game with purchase of a DS Lite
Target
SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 (Wii) – Exclusive WWE ’09 training guide with purchase
Madagascar 2: Escape Africa (Wii) – Target-exclusive free movie cash with purchase
Quantum Of Solace (Wii) – Target-exclusive free movie cash with purchase
Toys R Us
Save $10 on Spiderman Web of Shadows (Wii), Lego Batman (Wii), or Lego Indiana Jones (Wii) for the Wii/DS when you purchase Star Wars: The Clone Wars for DS or Wii
Free tag team figure when you buy any SmackDown vs. Raw 2009
Igarashi: Castlevania Judgment for DS “might be possible”
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Castlevania Judgment hasn’t been released just yet, but Koji Igarashi, head honcho on the game, is already willing to discuss a sequel. Igarashi said, “If this proves to be highly successful, a sequel is highly possible. It’ll be a shame to quit after just one try? A DS version might be possible, too.” A DS version could be interesting, no doubt, but the first game will need to sell well.
Igarashi also explored the idea of a 2D Wii/WiiWare Castlevania title, noting “I am very interested in the option. I truly hope that the 2D market will be revitalised. I need your support to do that.”
Top 5 game sales worldwide (Amazon)
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Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Music (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
5. Rock Band Special Edition (MTV Games)
Japan:
1. Shape Boxing: Wii de Enjoy Diet! (Rocket Company)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Wii Music (Nintendo)
5. Bokujou Monogatari: Waku Waku Animal March (Marvelous)
UK:
1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Play (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Carnival: Fun Fair Games (2K Games)
5. FIFA 09 All-Play (EA Sports)
Nintendo DS
North America:
1. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Brain Age (Nintendo)
4. Brain Age 2 (Nintendo)
5. Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Hoshi no Kirby: Ultra Super Deluxe (Nintendo)
2. Wagamama Fashion: Girls Mode (Nintendo)
3. Pocket Monsters Platinum (Nintendo)
4. Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo)
5. Avalon Code (Marvelous)
UK:
1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
2. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo)
3. More Brain Training (Nintendo)
4. Cooking Guide (Nintendo)
5. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
Iwata somewhat interested in bringing over Band Bros DX
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“No matter what kind of music, if we tried to do this in other countries it would be very difficult. Therefore, we are currently researching what would be required and what allowed in each region and individual country. If we find an agreeable answer, we certainly want to develop. If we could somehow put together a good deal with one particular music label, it would somewhat reduce the number of choices available [to players], but I believe we could create a game that still offers a variety of possibilities.” – Satoru Iwata
So, Nintendo is willing to localize Band Bros DX, but they aren’t interesed in bringing over Disaster: Day of Crisis? Well, at least Band Bros DX is a great game!
