New Infinity Ward game in the works
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“We’re excited to announce that in the recent months we have decided to reup on our contract with Activision publishing. The recently renegotiated deal may not seem like much of an impact from the outside perspective, but it has laid the ground work and kick started our future project, as well as the possibility of a unique new IP by Infinity Ward, that we’ll have complete control over. We’re excited to be working on our next project, but it’s going to be quite a while before I can share any details on exactly what that project is.” – Infinity Ward website/blog
As is the case in most of these situations, we really have no idea about any possible details about a new Infinity Ward game. Also, this means that the new title could be heading to a Nintendo platform.
ReWind may not be dead after all
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Some of you may recall the game ReWind, an on-rails shooter thatTwo Tribes announced a few years ago for the Nintendo DS. Information has been laying on the company’s website for years, without a single update. Just recently, however, a new press release has been sent out which seems to reveal that ReWind is still alive and kickin’. The odd thing about the whole situation though is that the press release includes no new details about the game. Generally speaking, press releases are meant to discuss the features/gameplay elements of the title, yet Two Tribes has not done so with its latest press release.
Bound Round – Episode 23: Part 3 – E3 Preview
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Japanese software sales thus far (Famitsu)
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– Wii Sports (Wii, Nintendo): 2,998,097 copies sold
Release: 12/2/06
– Mario Kart DS (NDS, Nintendo): 3,103,810 copies sold
Release: 12/8/05
– New Super Mario Bros. (NDS, Nintendo): 5,203,488 copies sold
Release: 5/25/06
– Animal Crossing: Wild World (NDS, Nintendo): 4,675,540 copies sold
Release: 11/23/05
Top 5 game sales worldwide (Amazon)
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Nintendo Wii:
North America:
1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Play (Nintendo)
3. Rock Band Special Edition (EA Games)
4. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
5. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Tales of Symphonia: Ratatosk no Kishi (Namco)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Resident Evil Zero: Wii Edition (Capcom)
5. Family Trainer (Namco Bandai)
Europe:
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo)
3. Big Beach Sports (THQ)
4. Wii Play (Nintendo)
5. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Sega)
Nintendo DS:
North America:
1. Guitar Hero: On Tour (Activision)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Brain Age 2 (Nintendo)
5. Brain Age (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (Nintendo)
2. Derby Stallion DS (Enterbrain)
3. The Game With No Name (Square Enix)
4. DS Bimoji Training (Nintendo)
5. Hiiro no Kakera DS — Special Edition (Idea Factory)
Europe:
1. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo)
2. My Health Coach (Ubisoft)
3. More Brain Training (Nintendo)
4. Scrabble 2007: New Edition (Ubisoft)
5. 42 All-Time Classics (Nintendo)
Mushroom Men takes a page out of Mario
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The Mario franchise has arguably been the most influential series of games of all time. When creating a game, developers sometimes “study” the numerous titles that have been released, as the series has one of the most important qualities of video games – each of the games are fun. Mushroom Men will be releasing later this year in North America, although you may not have known that the mushrooms in Mushroom Men are indeed a nod to Mario. In an interview, Chad Barron explained, “Dan and Kris wanted to do a game set in an oversized world. So while they wanted to pay homage to Lorne Lanning and his Oddworld series, Dan brought up the idea of having mushrooms be the focal point as a homage to the Mario games.”
Eledees power on to DS
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Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced the return of its popular Eledees characters, as the cute energy creatures head to DS in an all-new title Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero heading to Europe this Winter.
Eledees was an original title designed for the Wii and starred the titular creatures who have the ability to supply electricity when gathered together. As such, players were charged with locating and collecting the tiny Eledees creatures needed to power their home, and this basic concept has been retained for Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero, but within a touch-screen adventure created specifically for the Nintendo handheld.
Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero acts as a direct sequel to the Wii game, and adds a mystical slant to the story. The two titular heroes find themselves transported into a mysterious realm by a magical bus created by Kai’s inventor Father. As they get used to their surroundings, the pair must use all their skills to gather the Eledees they will need to assist their progression, with Kai making good use of his special capture gun, which is used to grab the evasive Eledees, and lift, manipulate and move any objects in his path.
In addition to locating the various Eledees to power devices, players are also challenged with locating a new species of ‘Omega’ Eledees, who boast a wider range of abilities and act as side-kicks who accompany Kai through the vast stages. As the game progresses, ‘Omega’ Eledees capable of locating hidden areas, freezing water, and illuminating dark areas must be found and put to good use to progress to later stages.
The DS game also extends the multi-player elements of the Wii title, with the Nintendo DS Wi-Fi service allowing players to compete head-to-head, or in four-player battles to round up the errant power sources.
Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero will be released for Nintendo DS this winter.
Source: GamesPress
Japanese hardware sales (6/23 – 6/29)
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PSP 58,861
DS Lite 48,884
Wii 48,480
PS3 17,973
PS2 7,673
Xbox 360 5,104
