EGM says The Crystal Bearers cancelled for Wii – UPDATE
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 6 Comments
Update: According to Square Enix PR, the game has actually not been canceled! Expect to hear an official statement sometime soon.
One of the rumors in the latest edition of EGM notes that Square Enix is “quietly canceling” Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers for Wii. The Crystal Bearers was one of the first titles announced for Wii, though very little information has been heard over the past few months. The game was also absent from this year’s TGS showing. Square Enix plans on releasing Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time, which may be the company’s way of replacing The Crystal Bearers.
Latest EGM review scores
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The latest EGM review scores are as follows:
Wii Music: A-, B-, C
 Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars: C
 Mirror’s Edge: A-, B+, B
 Far Cry 2: B+, B, B-
 Need for Speed Undercover: B
 Endwar: C, C-, C+
 Fallout 3: A, B+, A+
 Dead Space: B+, B-, B+
 Spider-Man: Web of Shadows: C+
 Little Big Planet: A+, A, A
 Saints Row 2: B, B-, B+
 WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009: A-
 Motorstorm Pacific Rift: A-, A, B+
 Gears of War 2: A, A+, A
 Fable 2: A, A-, A-
 Valkyria Chronicles Chronicles: A-
 Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm: B-
 Banjo Kazooie Nuts & Bolts: A-, B-, C
 Chrono Trigger: A
 Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff: C, C+, B+
 Korg DS-10: A-
 Ninjatown: B+
Need for Speed: Undercover Wii Pursuits gameplay
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New DS trademarks provide hope for the future
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DSiMail
 DSiMode
 DSiVision
 DSiCommunication
 DSArcade
 DSBook
 DSCreator
 DSClub
 DSCommunity
 DSCooking
 DSDiary
 DSeye
 DSFamily
 DSFriend
 DSLife
 DSLive
 DSLibrary
 DSmobile
 DSMap
 DSNavi
 DSNet
 DSPhone
 DSPlus
 DSPoint
 DSSchool
 DSSpeak
These all could turn out to be downloadable applications for the DSi, but I think the most noteworthy listing on there is DSArcade. DSPhone could turn out to be interesting, too!
Magna Carta Developer Softmax makes inroads into Nintendo DS Platform
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– With the new platform of the Softmax console game (family video game) business division posing a challenge, the company is set to enter the market through the localized release of a title for Nintendo DS.
– 2 types of Nintendo DS titles released in Korea this year (“Monster Farm DS,” “Hi! Hamtaro DS”)
Softmax (CEO: Jeong Yeong-won; www.softmax.co.kr) is making inroads into the game development business for Nintendo DS.
Luminous Arc 2: Getting to Know the Kopin
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Cute, magical, and hell-bent on becoming the world’s most powerful monsters… Who knew?
November 12, 2008
What is Kopin? That is one of life’s great questions. The Kopin in general is a legendary creature with a roundish head and a propensity for magic. Contrary to popular belief, Kopins do not grant wishes. Kopins live in a wide variety of areas in the world of Luminous Arc – they can be deadly opponents in battle or friendly help at the local bar.In between missions in Luminous Arc, players encounter special sequences called “Life of Kopin,” that feature a specific Kopin determined to become the world’s most powerful monster. He doesn’t necessarily try too hard to meet this goal, and he does it in what might be considered an unorthodox fashion, but he’s dedicated to his mission and his antics enrich the Luminous Arc experience.
Top WiiWare, VC titles of the week
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VC
1 (1) – Super Mario Bros. 3
 2 (2) – Super Mario Bros.
 3 (5) – Earthworm Jim
 4 (6) – Super Mario World
 5 (4) – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
 6 (3) – Secret of Mana
 7 (8) – Super Mario Bros. 2
 8 (9) – The Legend of Zelda
 9 (7) – Punch-Out!!
 10 (10) – Super Mario 64
 11 (12) – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
 12 (15) – Pac-Man
 13 (11) – Mega Man 2
 14 (13) – Sonic the Hedgehog
 15 (14) – Donkey Kong Country
 16 (16) – Mario Kart 64
 17 (N) – Mega Man 3
 18 (20) – Donkey Kong
 19 (19) – Kirby’s Adventure
 20 (17) – Super Dodge Ball
WiiWare
1 (1) – Tetris Party
 2 (2) – World of Goo
 3 (3) – My Aquarium
 4 (4) – Mega Man 9
 5 (5) – Strong Bad Episode 3 Baddest of the Bands
 6 (8) – Dr. Mario Online Rx
 7 (9) – Defend your Castle
 8 (6) – The Incredible Maze
 9 (7) – Bomberman Blast
 10 (10) – Midnight Bowling
 11 (11) – My Pokemon Ranch
 12 (12) – TV Show King
 13 (N) – Alien Crush Returns
 14 (13) – Wild West Guns
 15 (15) – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
 16 (14) – Pong Toss – Frat Party Games
 17 (N) – Brain Challenge
 18 (17) – Strong Bad Episode 1 Homestar Ruiner
 19 (19) – LostWinds
 20 (N) – Home Sweet Home
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Viewtiful Joe gameplay video
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Nintendo Creates a Place Where Everyone Feels at Home
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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The new Animal Crossing™: City Folk game for the Wii™ console launches Nov. 16, allowing players to move into fun communities, customize their surroundings and interact with hundreds of animal characters. The world is filled with possibilities, and players never run out of things to do. They can collect more than 2,400 items like shells, fossils and bugs, or design new clothing patterns that they can share with their friends.
The new “city” area of the game provides access to the latest fashions and offers players the ability to give their character a Mii™ makeover at the hair salon, which transforms the character’s features to look like the player’s Mii. Players can also put items up for auction in the city and bid on items others want to sell.
Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat port is more than just a port
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When Nintendo announced the Play on Wii brand, most expected that GameCube titles would simply be ported over to the Wii. This does not seem to be the case for all titles, however, or at least for Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat. The latest edition of Famitsu reveals a few goodies and changes that have been made for the Wii edition, which may cause others to think twice before passing on the remake. Most importantly, Jungle Beat will feature entirely new levels. Other modifications including enemy placement and check points halfway through a level will be present as well.
At this time, it is unclear if Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat will be the only title from the Play on Wii category that will sport changes. Some insight was provided regarding Pikmin though, in which it was explained that the A button will be used to throw Pikmin while the player can also press B on the Wiimote to gather Pikmin nearby with a whistle call.