Japanese software sales (6/23 – 6/29)
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1. [NDS] Derby Stallion DS – 148,000
2. [WII] Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World – 137,000
3. [NDS] Daigasso! Band Brothers DX – 120,000
4. [PS2] Shinseki Evangelion Pachislot Vol. 12 – 55,000
5. [NDS] Higurashi no Nakukoru ni Kizuna: Dai-Ichi-Kan – 55,000
6. [WII] Wii Fit – 34,000 / 2,292,000
7. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots – 34,000 / 566,000
8. [WII] Mario Kart Wii – 31,000 / 1,508,000
9. [WII] Super Mario Stadium Family Baseball – 31,000 / 89,000
10. [360] Gundam Operation Troy – 28,000
Majesco Entertainment announces ‘Marker Man Adventures’ for Nintendo DS
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Bristol, U.K., July 2nd, 2008 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Marker Man Adventures for Nintendo DS™. Developed by Glyphic Entertainment, this unique game based on drawing and physics challenges players to maneuver the charming stick figure, Marker Man, through 150 scrolling world puzzles in his attempt to find his best friend, Doodle Dog.
Players use the Touch Screen and stylus to draw geometric shapes—including lines, circles, boxes, triangles and pivot points—to create simple machines that help Marker Man advance through levels from point A to point B. Gamers use logic and can collect power-ups to help solve intricate themed puzzles set in underwater, outer space and ice environments, among others. Three difficulty modes and hidden areas within each level present unique surprises throughout Marker Man’s quest to reunite with Doodle Dog.
Marker Man Adventures for Nintendo DS™ is expected to release in PAL territories in early 2009. For additional information about Majesco’s exciting line of products, please visit www.majescoentertainment.com and www.majescoeurope.com.
Rummikub coming to Nintendo DS
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Doetinchem, July 2nd 2008 – Games Factory Online (GFO), producer and publisher of Entertainment and Serious Games, and Engine Software, game developer based in the Netherlands, today announce that they are currently in the process of developing Rummikub® for the Nintendo DS platform. The game is aimed to be released in Q4 of 2008.
Since the 1950s Rummikub® has been an immensely popular family game, played by millions of people all over the world, and being voted “Game of the Year” in over a dozen countries during its existence. Now, Engine Software and GFO are bringing the officially licensed version of the game to the Nintendo DS. Rummikub® for DS will be based on the classic version of the game, and like the original game it will be targeted at the 7+ audience.
Jurriaan van Rijswijk, General Manager at Games Factory Online said: “ When we acquired the official license for this game, we looked for a stable and experienced developer to turn the license into a succesful release for Nintendo DS. With Engine Software we found the ideal partner for this project, and we are quite excited about bringing this product to the market in the near future. “
Official Nintendo Magazine review scores
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FFTA2: GotR 87%
GH: Aerosmith 70%
Alone in the Dark 64%
Space Invaders Extreme 83%
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 75%
Opoona 65%
Chrono Trigger press release: coming this holiday season, wireless play mode
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LOS ANGELES, July 2 /PRNewswire/ — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it will release CHRONO TRIGGER® in North America this Holiday season. Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM), this marks the first time that the groundbreaking RPG will be available on a handheld console.
Originally released in 1995 on Super NES® and shipping more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER has been hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by critics and fans alike. With a unique and multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the world of RPGs with never-before-seen features, including an unprecedented soundtrack and multiple endings determined by side quests and the player’s actions.
With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, CHRONO TRIGGER represents the best-in-class of the video game world. This newly revamped edition maintains all of the game’s original elements and spirit while introducing the portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of Nintendo DS. Players will soon be able to rediscover the exhilarating RPG experience, breathtaking storyline and innovative gameplay in the palm of their hands.
Famitsu/Jump news, Famitsu release dates
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Wind of Nostalgia DS
– Tecmo/Red Entertainment
– Developed by Matrix
Tales of Heart DS
DS – Takes of Hearts (Planned for Winter 2008)
Graphics are 2D, background is 3D-ish Realistic illustrations as well
Main Character – Sing/Shing
Heroine – Kohaku
Chrono Trigger sees new life on the DS
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Chrono Trigger is being ported to the DS and it looks like we’ll hear more about the game on July 7 (based on Square Enix’s teaser page. Also, that teaser page confirms that the game will be coming stateside!
Cosmetic Paradise: Make no Kiseki (NDS, Global A): 5 / 6 / 6 / 7 – (24/40)
Pet Shop Monogatari DS (NDS, Taito): 8 / 7 / 7 / 7 – (29/40)
Naruto Shippuuden: Saikyou Ninja Daikesshuu – Gekitou! Naruto vs. Sasuke (NDS, Takara Tomy): 5 / 5 / 6 / 7 – (23/40)
Simple DS Series Vol. 41: The Bakudan Shori-Han (NDS, D3): 8 / 8 / 7 / 7 – (30/40)
Simple DS Series Vol. 42: The Haioku Byoutou (NDS, D3): 6 / 6 / 7 / 6 – (25/40)
Densetsu no Stafi: Taiketsu! Dire Kaizokudan (NDS, Nintendo): 8 / 7 / 8 / 8 – (31/40)
Custom Beat Battle: Draglade 2 (NDS, Bandai Namco): 7 / 7 / 8 / 7 – (29/40)
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Daigekisen (NDS, Bandai Namco): 7 / 7 / 8 / 8 – (30/40)
Nintendo Power lists the top 20 games for 8 Nintendo systems
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NES
1. The Legend of Zelda
2. Super Mario Bros. 3
3. Mega Man 2
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Metroid
6. Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out
7. Contra
8. Super Mario Bros. 2
9. Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse
10. Ninja Gaiden
11. Mega Man 3
12. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
13. DuckTales
14. Castlevania
15. Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
16. Maniac Mansion
17. Bionic Commando
18. Dragon Warrior IV
19. Final Fantasy
20. Kid Icarus
Game Boy/Game Boy Color
1. Tetris DX
2. Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
3. Pokemon Red/Blue
4. Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
5. Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
6. Pokemon Gold/Silver
7. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
8. Donkey Kong
9. Wario Land 3
10. Kirby’s Dream Land 2
11. Metal Gear Solid
12. Metroid II: Return of Samus
13. Pokemon Puzzle Challenge
14. Mega Man V
15. TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan
16. Mario’s Picross
17. Dr. Mario
18. Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
19. Shantae
20. Operation C
