Games for health, language and other enterprise training games will be previewed for the first time at GCA
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Leading European game company from the Netherlands, Games Factory Online will introduce 25 games aimed at providing alternative training solutions
GAMES CONVENTION ASIA (GCA)- Singapore, 18 September 2008 – Games Factory Online, Europe’s leading game company from the Netherlands announced today a line-up of more than 20 games aimed at providing alternative training solutions to businesses, schools and hospitals.
This is the first time that a European company is launching such a wide slate of titles which targets a B2B market and yet still has very strong content that will be hugely popular amongst a specific audience ranging from patients who are being treated for diabetics, to corporate and business managers, to students seeking to improve language skills, and even hospitality venues or schools looking for solutions to train staff or students.
“There is a growing need for “serious games” which as the term suggests, are computer games designed to help achieve practical outcomes, such as improving conditional behavior through training. The goal of Games Factory Online is to use our expertise as a game developer and publisher to create games that provide solutions to health care and other social challenges,” said Hennie van Velzen, Director and co-founder of Games Factory Online.
DS Lite bundles hitting the UK in October
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Nintendo will begin offering a bunch of DS Lite bundles in the UK this October. A white or black system, along with the bundled Brain Age, for 120 GBP. There is also the option of purchasing a red DS with Big Brain Academy, also for the 120 GPB. Last but not least, the pink DS Lite bundle comes with Nintendogs: Labrador and Friends (130 GBP) while the blue DS Lite comes with a copy of Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What to Eat? for 130 GBP.
Japanese software sales (9/8 – 9/14)
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1. [NDS] Pokemon Platinum (Nintendo) 963,000 / NEW
2. [NDS] Quiz Magic Academy DS (Konami) 119,000 / NEW
3. [360] Infinite Undiscovery (Square Enix) 90,000 / NEW
4. [WII] One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Episode 1 – Nami ni Yureru Hihou 61,000 / NEW
5. [NDS] Rhythm Tengoku Heaven (Nintendo) 56,000 / 723,000
6. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) 25,000 / 2,635,000
7. [PS2] D.Gray-man: Sousha no Shikaku (Konami) 15,000 NEW
8. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 14,000 / 1,762,000
9. [NDS] Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (Nintendo) 14,000 / 340,000
10. [PS2] J-League Winning Eleven 2008 Club Championship (Konami) 13,000 / 148,000
OFLC rates Left 4 Dead for…DS?
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So here’s something interesting. The OFLC has rated Left for Dead on the DS. As far as gamers know, the only Left for Dead game is available only on the Xbox 360. The OFLC has given the game a MA 15+ rating and was filed by EA on September 17th. If this is true, I’d assume that the game would be a port. Wait, is this really true?!
Spectrobes 2: Beyond the Portal Wi-Fi details
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– Port creatures from first Spectrobes game
– DGamer support
– Spectrobes website being launched – updated by data that users load from their DS
– Individual player achievements, community achievements (ex: be part of first 10,000 to upload data during the game’s release)
– Global + local Wi-Fi matches
– Sell Spectrobe creatures online, users set their own values
1 DS, 2 Wii announcements coming from Marvelous soon
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Jimmy Soga, PR agent of XSEED Games, has stated that Marvelous Entertainment USA will be co-publishing three unannounced titles for the North American market. One of these games is for the Wii and will be revealed before the end of September. Also, there are two DS announcements which should be known by the time TGS rolls by. There are plenty of realistic options that the announcements could be related to, but we’ll know for sure very soon.
Racing game phenomenon Trackmania coming to DS in November
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MIND BLOWING SPEEDS AND INSANE TRACKS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
TrackMania, one of the most popular racing series of all time, will soon be available on Nintendo DS. Ascaron and Focus Home Interactive will release TrackMania DS in November 2008, providing the millions of players worldwide who enjoy it on PC, with a whole new experience of racing on a thoroughly addictive handheld version.
TrackMania DS allows players to drive at mind-blowing speeds in hi-octane racers on incredible tracks made of jumps, loops, turbo boost pads and many other crazy design elements. More than a hundred circuits in three distinct single-player modes are available. Players will also be able to create their own tracks and race against friends who have a DS without them having to own the game through the DS’s wireless communication capabilities.
Users racing on TrackMania DS will enjoy:
• Three single player modes – Race, Platform and Puzzle provide a variety of challenges for even the most experienced racer
• Single cartridge multiplayer – Players can compete with up to four friends using one cartridge for a more personal and competitive race
• An incredible 3D track editor – A huge collection of track sections, including loops, jumps and twists, is available as players create their own tracks for the most insane races
• Three TrackMania environments – Desert, Rally and Stadium environments offer unique styles of gameplay, each with their own vehicle type to ensure the best racing experienceFast facts:
Publisher: Ascaron Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
Web: www.Ascaron.com / www.trackmania.com
Developer: Firebrand
Release date: November 2008
Price: £29.99
PEGI: 3+ (Expected)
Format: Nintendo DS
Genre: Racing
Famitsu review scores
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The latest Famitsu review scores are as follows…
World Destruction: Michibi Kareshi Ishi (NDS, Sega): 8 / 8 / 8 / 7 – (31/40)
SimCity Creator (Wii, EA): 7 / 8 / 7 / 6 – (28/40)
Aquanaut’s Holiday: Kakusareta Kiroku (PS3, Artdink): 7 / 8 / 8 / 9 – (32/40)
Cross Edge (PS3, Compile Heart): 6 / 6 / 7 / 4 – (23/40)
True Fortune (PS2, Enterbrain): 7 / 8 / 8 / 7 – (30/40)
Daisenryaku: Dai Toua Kouboushi – Tora Tora Tora Ware Kishuu Ni Seikou Seri (PS2, Sysem Soft): 7 / 6 / 5 / 6 – (24/40)
Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix Max 2 Tokumori (PS2, Bandai Namco): 7 / 8 / 8 / 8 – (31/40)
Guitar Hero: On Tour (NDS, Activision): 7 / 7 / 8 / 7 – (29/40)
Gabu*Gabu Planet (NDS, Koei): 8 / 7 / 7 / 6 – (28/40)
Sakai Burai Kaiji: Death or Survival (NDS, Compile Heart): 5 / 5 / 7 / 6 – (18/40)
Knights in the Nightmare (NDS, Sting): 9 / 8 / 8 / 7 – (32/40)
Kumatanchi (NDS, Dimple): 4 / 7 / 6 / 6 – (23/40)
Chokkan! Asonde Relaxuma (NDS, Rocket Company): 6 / 6 / 6 / 5 – (23/40)
Daisenryaku: Dai Toua Kouboushi – Tora Tora Tora Ware Kishuu Ni Seikou Seri (PSP, System Soft): 6 / 5 / 6 / 6 – (23/40)
Soul Eater: Monotone Princess (Wii, Square Enix): 6 / 5 / 6 / 6 – (23/40)
Bomberman (Wii, Hudson): 7 / 5 / 6 / 6 – (24/40)
Super Robot Taisen Z (PS2, Bandai Namco): 9 / 9 / 9 / 9 – (36/40)
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 Eigoban (PS3/Xbox 360, EA): 6 / 7 / 6 / 7 – (26/40)
Madden NFL 09 Eigoban (PS3/Xbox 360, EA): 5 / 7 / 5 / 5 – (22/40)
Pokemon Platinum nearly sells 1 million copies in two days
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The Pokemon craze is as strong as ever, which can be seen from the latest sales data of Pokemon Platinum. The game moved 967,675 units in just two days. Even though Platinum isn’t exactly a new iteration of the Pokemon games, fans have been more than eager to pick up the title.
