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Sheffield UK , 6th October 2008 – Lexicon Entertainment, a leading publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure software for video game console systems and personal computers world-wide, is pleased to announce, in collaboration with CyberPlanet Interactive, the publishing of Caveman Rock for Nintendo DS and Wii.

Caveman Rock is a casual time puzzler in which the player has to fire coloured rocks via the DS touch screen or the Wii mote to a targeted position. Explode the coloured lava rocks below before they reach the top line.

The lava rocks slowly increase their rate of decent as the game progresses and with the added threat of various wacky obstacles getting in your way it is a challenge that will put pressure on all levels of gamer.

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Over the past few days, there has been some confusion over whether or not the DSi would be region-locked, and if so, what parts of the handheld will be restricted. The dust has finally settled, however, and it is now safe to report that the DSi will be partially locked. A Nintendo statement notes that, sadly, that DSi software will be region-locked. “DSi is region locked because DSi embeds net communication functionality within itself, and we are intending to provide net services specifically tailored for each region.” Nintendo intends to include a parental controls system in the DSi, which is one of the main reasons the software will be locked to each region.

However, regular DS titles that are playable in the original model from 2004 and the DS Lite from 2006 will not be region-locked. Personally, I would have preferred the whole system to be region-free, though I suppose it’s better than nothing!

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– Blue Dragon Plus (NDS, Mistwalker): 39,401 units sold
Release: 09/04/08

– New Super Mario Bros. (NDS, Nintendo): 5,281,886 units sold
Release: 05/25/06

– Hajimete no Wii (Wii Play) (Wii, Nintendo): 2,478,465 units sold
Release: 12/02/06

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FIFA 09 All-Play (Wii) – 75%
Sim City Creator (Wii) – 86%
G1 Jockey 2008 (Wii) – 74%
Tiger Woods PGA Tour ’09 All-Play (Wii) – 67%
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Wii) – 36%
de Blob (Wii) – 87%
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS) – 79%
Hell’s Kitchen: The Game (Wii) – 49%
Rapala’s Fishing Frenzy (Wii) – 45%
Dungeon Maker (DS) – 54%
Flower, Sun And Rain (DS) – 79%
The Sims 2: Apartment Pets (DS) – 70%
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir (DS) – 72%
Lock’s Quest (DS) – 76%
Pipemania (DS) – 75%
Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition – 78%
Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness (DS) – 86%
To Love-Ru (DS/import) – 45%
N+ (DS) – 75%
Commando: Steel Disaster (DS) – 67%
Wonderworld: Amusement Park (Wii) – 37%
Dragon Hunters (DS) – 58%
Spellbound (DS) – 35%
Pirates: Duels on the High Seas (DS) – 40%
Subbuteo (DS) – 57%
Johnny No Dasshutsu Daisakusen (DS) – 28%
Mitewa Ikenai (DS) – 42%
Bomberman Blast (WiiWare) – 5 stars
Mega Man 9 (WiiWare) – 3 stars
Groovin’ Blocks (WiiWare) – 3 stars
Helix (WiiWare) – 1 star
MaBoShi: The Three Shape Arcade (WiiWare) – 5 stars
Space Invaders: Get Even (WiiWare) – 4 stars

Thanks to Joclo for the tip!

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Best Buy

Free Youth sized T-Shirt, exclusive character code input card with purchase of Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Wii) – $39.99

Circuit City

Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals (DS) – Free $10 gift card, bonus code input card with purchase
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) – $34.99
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii) – $34.99
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) – $34.99
Wall-E (Wii) – $34.99
Little League World Series Baseball 2008 (Wii) – $34.99
Wii Play – Free $5 gift card with purchase
Mario Party 8 (Wii) – $39.99
Madden NFL 09 All-Play (Wii) – $39.99
Save $5 on all Wii Fit accessories
PSYCLONE Dock Charger For Wii Remotes – $39.99
VERGE Wireless sensor bar – $14.99

Target

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith 2 Guitar bundle (Wii) – $120
Rock Band bundle (Wii) – $140

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– action/puzzle game
– Kokopolo is the main character, and an anti-hero
– Kokopolo is a wildcat that has been woken up from a deeply enjoyable slumber
– enemies and bosses aren’t necessarily evil, but they get in the way of Kokopolo
– tropical setting ‘lush jungles and sparkling waterfalls’
– 2d backgrounds
– Japanese style title with influence from older Taito and Hudson games
– Kokopolo Paradise, a Wii sequel, due in 2012

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On Thursday, Nintendo discussed a new shop feature, DSiWare on the DSi which is somewhat of an equivalent of WiiWare. However, this means that Wii points would not be the only currency available. Nintendo additionally revealed “Nintendo points” on the same day and many assumed that this meant Wii points would get renamed and points for DSWare and points on the Wii Shop Channel would mix together. This is not the case, though. While Nintendo is interested in renaming Wii point cards to “Nintendo PointsPrepaid Card” in Japan, both the Wii and DS shop features will use its own points system.

Basically, this means the points aren’t applied to one universal account. When you cash a Nintendo Points Prepaid Card on the DSi, those points will not be able to be used on the Wii (and vise-versa). There are DSi points and Wii points, both of which are seperate from each other.

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Personal Trainer: Cooking is a training title that brings gourmet cooking from around the globe to your Nintendo DS. It features a DS Chef, your own private cooking instructor who talks you through 245+ recipes from more than 30 countries worldwide. It’s a combination of interactive cookbook and live cooking demonstration that’ll have you cooking like a pro, even if you’ve never lifted a ladle before.

* You and the Chef will collaborate on a wide variety of recipes, with videos of techniques, explanations of ingredients and expert advice. With its innovative interface and the interactivity that only the DS can provide, it’s a perfect learning tool for the budding chef.
* As you browse recipes, just tap a box to mark ingredients you need to buy. The DS will automatically store them in your in-game shopping list. Later you can take your DS to the store and check off the ingredients as you put them in your cart.
* Search for recipes by ingredients, calorie count, cooking time, difficulty and more.
* Hands covered in batter? Keep your DS clean using voice commands to continue to the next page, repeat a step, go back and more.

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Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, is pleased to announce MONSTER LAB, a brand new RPG action game for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS.

MONSTER LAB is set in the eerie world of Uncanny Valley where the evil Baron Mharti rules with a cruel hand. The player takes on the role of an apprentice scientist who must perform a vast array of intricate experiments to create their very own monster from over 100 million possible monster part variations on offer. Taking control of your monster, the player can then explore the land; searching for ingredients to make more monster parts, hunting out other monsters to defeat in combat, uncovering quests to embark upon or simply competing in the numerous mini-games available.

“Monster Lab will offer a wealth of fresh ideas to both Wii and DS players,” said Fabien Rossini, Global Brand Controller, Eidos. “These include gesture based combat, a compelling on-line fighting and trading system and total customization of the player’s monster.”

As a 3rd party online Wii game, players can challenge and compete with their friends in fast-paced, ferocious monster to monster multiplayer combat – or even trade with friends to collect the items and monster parts needed to build the strongest monster.

The ultimate goal is to vanquish the evil Baron Mharti and liberate the villagers through mastering experiments, creating a powerful army of monsters and conquering all of the vast environments, only then will the player rise through the ranks and become a scientist worthy of defeating the Baron!

Developed by Backbone Vancouver, Monster Lab is set for release on Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS in 2008.

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Nintendo Wii

North America:

1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Wii Play (Nintendo)
4. Active Life Outdoor Challenge (Bandai Namco)
5. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (LucasArts)

Japan:

1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. Disaster: Day of Crisis (Nintendo)
3. One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Episode 1 – Nami ni Yureru Hihou (Bandai)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo), 5. Wii Sports (Nintendo)

UK:

1. Wii Play (Nintendo)
2. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 All-Play (EA Sports)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (LucasArts)
5. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle (Activision)

Nintendo DS

North America:

1. Kirby Super Star Ultra (Nintendo)
2. Guitar Hero: On Tour (Activision)
3. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
4. Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir (Nintendo)
5. Lego Batman (Warner Bros.)

Japan:

1. Pocket Monsters Platinum (Nintendo)
2. Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo)
3. KORG DS-10 (AQ Interactive)
4. World Destruction: Michibi Kareshi Ishi (Sega)
5. Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (Nintendo)

UK:

1. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo)
2. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
3. More Brain Training (Nintendo)
4. 42 All-Time Classics (Nintendo)
5. Guitar Hero: On Tour (Activision)

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