? 2009-10 targets revised downwards
? Releases of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction™ and R.U.S.E™ postponed to 2010-11
? Initial information on the 2010-11 line-up
Paris, January 13, 2010 – Today, Ubisoft updated its 2009-10 targets.
The sales targets for third-quarter and full-year 2009-10 have been revised downwards to €495 million and around €860 million respectively, from the previously announced figures of €540 million and €1,040 million.
These downward revisions are due to the following factors:
– A further correction in the market for DS titles. After several years of very strong growth, the significant correction of the DS market in 2009 particularly affected Ubisoft. As a result, despite relatively robust sales for Wii casual games, and particularly the success of Just Dance, sales in the casual segment are expected to be down for the full year by around €160 million, representing a drop of around 50%.

Reversal Challenge, Disney Princess: Mahou no Jewel, Last Window videos

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Project Runway videogame for Wii to strut into retail stores on March 2, 2010

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Season 6 Winner Along With Show’s Key Celebrities And Contestants To Be Featured In The Game
NEW YORK, NY (December 8, 2009) – Atari Inc., one of the world’s most recognized brands, and The Weinstein Company, executive producers of the award-winning reality series Project Runway, announced today that the initial videogame based on the mega hit-TV program, will strut its way to retail on March 2, 2010, releasing within season seven of the program. The Project Runway videogame will be released exclusively for the Wii™ system and is being developed by Tornado Studios.
A must have “accessory” for series fans, Project Runway the videogame will put players in the role of aspiring fashion designer. Similar to the show, players will be presented with a range of theme challenges as they create designs and adorn models with hair, make-up, and accessories. Players can then become the model and strut their creations down the runway using the Wii Balance Board™ accessory. Capturing the true essence of Project Runway, the title will feature the show’s key talent, Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and Michael Kors as well as the top eight contestants from season six including reigning Project Runway winner Irina Shabayeva.

Reggie: Wii successor not happenning anytime soon

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“We are confident the Wii home entertainment console has a very long life in front of it.” – Reggie Fils-Aime

With the Wii selling the way it is, it wouldn’t make sense for Nintendo to release a successor to the console in the near future. The only possibility I can see happening is something like Wii HD, but Reggie essentially shot down that possibility a few months ago. But, who knows. Perhaps Nintendo will surprise us all and announce something at this year’s E3.

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Bloober believes a core audience exists on Wii, quality impact game sales

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“With such a strong install base it’s hard to believe that there’s not enough people to appreciate mature, core content. It’s all about games and quality. I’m not surprised that another shooter on rails doesn’t sell well. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure out that people expect something more than that..I bet No More Heroes 2 will do pretty good, as well as the new Metroid and Capcom’s Monster Hunter. I hope that Last Flight will be successful and that’s because we’re making a game that was thought out as a Wii game. Instead of bitching, we’d rather create something that has value and doesn’t feel like a third-rate port put together to make a quick buck.

Was it the right decision to develop a game on Wii? Should we make it less violent? Are we gonna sell enough copies to pay our bills? You know, typical questions, nothing unusual here. And while we love and respect Capcom and Pachter, we wouldn’t go that far and say that mature stuff doesn’t sell or that it’s the platform holder’s fault. Our logic is far simpler: if the game doesn’t sell, we did something wrong.” – executive producer Marcin Kawa

I personally don’t believe that a high-quality Wii title will always sales, but it definitely has some sort of impact. It’ll be interesting to see how Bloober’s upcoming WiiWare title, Last Flight, performs after hearing these remarks. According to Kawa, if it doesn’t sell, then the company did something wrong with the title.

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Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars details

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This information comes from a review in the latest Nintendo Power…

– Nintendo Power believes there’s a lot of depth, has a great roster (although some characters feel “cheap”), has smooth Wi-Fi, and is one of the better fighters across all consoles
– Magazine gave the game a 9.0
– 26 characters
– Most mini-games from the first Japanese release are not included
– Animated endings have been removed as well
– Can play online through random ranked, friend codes, rivals system
– Leaderboards

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Pokemon Ranger: Path of Light headed to the DS, first details

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– Japanese name is Pokemon Ranger: Hikari no Kiseki
– Adventure takes place in Oblivia
– Can be either a male or female, Pichu playing a ukulele
– Red Eye is in charge of the Pokemon Nappers
– Pokeassists will help you nab other Pokemon
– Call other Pokemon by drawing ranger signs on the touch screen
– 4 player co-op mode
– Can transfer special Deoxys to other Pokemon titles
– Releasing March 6 in Japan

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Shiren the Wanderer screenshots

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Konami announces Walk It Out! for Wii now available

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Innovative Rhythm and Fitness Game Is Now Available In Retail Stores Nationwide
Over 100 Songs to Step Along To Makes Walk It Out! One of the Most Expansive Rhythm Games on the Market
El Segundo, CA – January 12, 2010 – Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., today announced Walk It Out! is now available in retail stores nationwide for Wii™. Designed with children and parents in mind, Walk It Out! takes a fresh perspective on gaming by integrating traditional rhythm elements with a low impact and high energy walking simulator. In addition to addictive and rewarding gameplay, Walk It Out! provides an immersive music experience by offering one of the vastest and expansive music libraries of any rhythm game on the market. The soundtrack, which contains over 100 songs, features some of today’s biggest artists including licensed masters from Ne-Yo (Closer), Fergie (Clumsy) and Demi Lovato (How Do You Sleep).
Walk It Out!’s uniqueness lies in the gameplay where players walk their way throughout an expansive world of fields, stadiums, parks, ocean sides, suburbs and other metropolitan areas. As players step to the beat, they will begin to watch the world evolve and expand in real-time. Go straight or take a turn and follow the road less traveled to unlock in-game items, songs and bonuses. The more you walk, the more you discover and explore!

Famitsu software sales (1/4 – 1/10)

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1. [PSP] Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep
2. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii
3. [DS] Tomodachi Collection
4. [WII] Wii Fit Plus
5. [DS] The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
6. [DS] Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver
7. [WII] Wii Sports Resort
8. [PS3] Final Fantasy XIII
9. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best)
10. [PSP] Phantasy Star Portable 2