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First-of-its-kind Music Video Game Capturing The Beatles’ Extraordinary Music, Career and Legacy Available 9/9/09 in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Other Territories
Guildford, UK – 8th September 2009 – Apple Corps, Ltd., MTV Games and Harmonix, the world’s leading developer of music-based games and a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced The Beatles™: Rock Band™ will be available tomorrow in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories. Released simultaneously with the digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue, the music-based video game will offer players an unprecedented, experiential progression through the music and artistry of The Beatles and be available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ console from Nintendo.

From the early touring days in 1963 Liverpool to the immortal, final performance on the Apple Corps rooftop, fans can follow in The Fab Four’s footsteps as they traverse the globe during the height of Beatlemania, unlocking real photos and videos of The Beatles – some never before seen by the public. Beatles fans will also be thrilled to hear previously unreleased authentic voice recordings from John, Paul, George and Ringo chatting between takes during studio sessions recorded at Abbey Road more than four decades ago.

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“Well the thing with Rollcage, WipEout, F-Zero as well, they’re all classic, classic games. They, F-Zero and WipEout, had you floating through the scenery, you were just sort of swaying left and right, we’ve got full physics, and we’re pushing the Wii to the limit to make the physics work. We like to think we’ve pretty much got it to the edge, yeah, right to the edge.” – video game creator/Wheelspin developer, Archer MacLean

To be honest, I haven’t been too impressed from what I’ve seen from Wheelspin. However, it still may be an enjoyable title and I’d like to get my hands on the game before making any final judgments.

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– 11.09.09: Up (PS3, Wii, PSP, PS2, NDS, Xbox 360)
– 17.09.09: Red Faction: Guerrilla multiplayer package (PS3, Xbox 360)
– 02.10.09: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 (PS3)
– 16.10.09: All Star Cheerleader 2 (Wii)
– 16.10.09: The Magic Pencil (Wii, NDS)
– 23.10.09: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, NDS)
– 06.11.09: Cars Race-O-Rama (Wii, PS2, PSP, NDS, PS3, Xbox 360)
– 06.11.09: Women’s Murder Club(NDS)
– 06.11.09: World of Zoo (Wii, NDS)
– 20.11.09: SpongeBob(Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, NDS)
– 4. Quarter 2009: Marvel Super Hero Squad (Wii, PS2, PSP, NDS)
– January 2010: Darksiders (PS3, Xbox 360)
– February 2010: MX vs ATV Reflex (PS3, Xbox 360, PSP, NDS)
– TBA: Homefront (PS3, Xbox 360)
– TBA: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (PS3, Xbox 360)

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This channel has been out in Europe for quite awhile, so this isn’t a completely new channel. No word yet if this will be releasing in North America as well.

8 September 2009 – Check your daily fortune and get hints on relationships, activities and even the types of food that your horoscope recommends with the free Today & Tomorrow Channel, launching on Wii in Europe on 9 September.

Your friends and family can join in the fun, as up to six people can take part by registering their Mii character and date of birth. You will all then receive a detailed daily fortune in five categories: love, work, study, communications and money. The next day’s fortune is displayed every evening, so you can check ahead of time before a big day.

As well as providing your fortune, the Today & Tomorrow Channel can also give you lifestyle tips, including activities that can improve your daily life and suggestions about what to eat, all based on your horoscope. You can even check the compatibility of different Mii characters for the day. Use this feature to see how you will get along with your friends and family – could be useful if you are planning a long car journey!

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Videos

Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story – Video 3
Contra Rebirth Info Video
Super Return of the Jedi Info Video
Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story – TV Spot
Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story – Video 4
Real People Plays Professor Layton: Video 3
ColorZ Info Video
NHL 2K10 Wii Gameplay Video
Spore Hero – Create Your Own Spider Bat!
Mini Ninjas – Suzume
MySims Agent DS Info Video
DECA SPORTS 2 – Sports Events Video 1
Imagine Salon Info Video
Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming Info Video
Sands of Destruction – Gameplay Video 2

Demos (Expire 9/13)

Mega Man Star Force 3
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Classic Word Games
Personal Trainer: Cooking Mac & Cheese Demo

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– hunter data can be stored in the Wiimote, then used in 2p Arena mode
– game from scratch, proud of “rich, breathing, living” ecology system (small monsters grouping against big ones, item reaction, etc)
– main reason for the game being on the Wii: you have Classic for MH fans and intuitive Nunchuk for new players. Not just because of waggle, but they love the not rigid, claustrophobic part of it (with separated, relaxed hands).
– They know voice chat is a minimum for western users.
– Community side growing step by step. They’re seeing people from the UK, for example, posting for meeting and playing. They’d love to expand the MH Festa concept and decide the best hunter in the world.
– “great to hear!” praise/pressure feeling from Team Zelda. A lot of time spent in visuals. They think they’re the best on the Wii.
– they need new challenges to think about other platforms. Now, they’re very happy with this controls and I+D team say you can’t go back to classic.
– Conversations with Nintendo about western promotion haven’t started. “We’ll request all of that!” (asked about merchandise, black controller, etc).
– They explained Kurupecco cry-mimic capabilities. And if you show the torch to your cats, they’ll start dancing.

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There doesn’t appear to be a huge difference, but the changes mostly lie in the beam cannon graphic effects. For example, you can see that Samus’ cannon does not freeze when charging up the ice beam.

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Thanks to Johannes for the news tip!

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It seems as though a wave of resumes from Nintendo employees, in addition to n-Space developers, have been discovered and give insight into a number of Wii/DS titles, many of which have yet to be announced…

First resume from Lee Phemister, Lead Artist/Animator:

Games:…

H.A.M.M.E.R. 3rd Person Action
Nintendo (unreleased)
Nintendo Wii

WiiCrush 3rd Person Action
Nintendo (unreleased)
Nintendo Wii…

Work History:…
Nintendo Software: Art Scheduling Manager / Animator
Bellevue, Washington; Sep 2007 – July 2008
Art scheduling manager and animator for Wii Crush an unreleased title for the Wii console. Animated Characters and Props and items for the game. Produced all Art milestone schedules for the over all art goals of the title using MS Project and Sql server.

Nintendo Software: Lead Artist
Bellevue, Washington; July 2005 – Aug 2007
Performed as an Art Lead for Project H.A.M.M.E.R. on the Nintendo Wii. Responsible for Models, Textures, Animation and FX for this unreleased title. Led a large group of artists, animators, contractors and scripters in production of all game related content. Produced art schedules and collaborated with design and engineering groups to meat milestone goals. Produced models, textures, animations and example art assets for items and world objects. Worked with Massive Black Studios on production of concept art work. Managed outsourcing of FMV assets to Poly Assets. Responsible for art team staffing, conducted reviewing, interviewing and hiring of all candidates.

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