Dead Space: Extraction might not be a Wii exclusive after all
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Dead Space: Extraction has long been known as a title only for Wii, but now there appears to be a fairly strong chance that the game could see a release on other platforms – at least if teased words from the game’s producer have any meaning.
At Comic-Con last night, EA held an “Art of Making a Horror Video Game” panel and one of the questions brought up was whether Extraction is a Wii exclusive. Steve Papoutsis, executive producer of the title, said that it is “right now” and added that the question asked was “interesting.” An iPhone version wasn’t exactly ruled out either. Papoutsis noted that the concept of an iPhone version sounds “pretty cool,” but it didn’t look as though he wanted to comment completely. Where Extraction may end up in the future is unknown for now, but discussion from last night’s panel seems to be hinting that the game won’t be an exclusive down the road. There doesn’t appear to be any other reason why Papoutsis would say that it’s Wii-only “right now” instead of simply stating that it is – and will remain as – an exclusive for Nintendo’s console.
There were also a few new/old details discussed during the panel which you can check out below.
– Dev team encountered problems with story telling because players don’t complete games with one session
– Wanted to make sure that Extraction wouldn’t interfere with the overall storyline of Dead Space (no contradictions)
– Lighting was important for the dev team so that gamers’ attention could be focused at a particular area
– Depending on whether the title is successful, there may/may not be another animated feature
– More info will be provided regarding Issac, events from the original game
– Extraction was always planned to be from the first-person perspective
– Three new weapons in Extraction
Nintendo not worried about Wii Sports Resort owners having to buy a second MotionPlus
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“Well, I think — especially for us — the thing about something like a new accessory, whether it’s Wii MotionPlus or any of the other accessories we’ve done, it’s really, “Is the gameplay experience compelling enough to give that accessory a reason to exist?” And in the case of Wii Fit and the Balance Board, I think that was obviously the case.
With Wii MotionPlus, we’re seeing Tiger Woods [PGA Tour 10] was a very, very well-executed game [that] takes great advantage of Wii MotionPlus. It’s already got a pretty good install base for us out there in advance of the launch of Wii Sports Resort. So I think already, there are audiences that feel that Wii MotionPlus clearly brings something new to the table, [that it] creates something new that you can’t have anywhere else. And I think that, as long as that’s the case, that people are going to — if they feel there’s value in that experience — that they won’t hesitate to pick up a second one.” – Senior Product Marketing Manager for Nintendo of America, Bill Trinen
I think it’s a shoe-in that most consumers will eventually pick up a second MotionPlus. However, with the amount of peripherals that the Wii is capable of using, MotionPlus might be considered to be expensive by some consumers and might be less willing to shell out cash for an additional add-on.
Photos and Captions from the Wii Sports Resort Launch Event in New York City
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In this photo provided by Nintendo, Nintendo of America’s vice president of Corporate Affairs, Denise Kaigler, right, competes against actor Chace Crawford in a match of swordplay at the Wii Sports Resort launch event, Thursday, July 23, 2009, in New York. To commemorate the next chapter in the Wii Sports experience, Nintendo brought in 50 tons of sand to transform Manhattan’s famed Military Island into Wuhu Island, the fictional setting featured in the game. (Photo by Diane Bondareff for Nintendo)
Nintendo celebrates the upcoming launch of Wii Sports Resort, the next chapter in the Wii Sports experience, by bringing in 50 tons of sand to transform Manhattan’s famed Military Island into Wuhu Island, the fictional setting featured in the game, Thursday, July 26, 2009, in New York.
Table tennis expert Alston Wang, right, competes against Annamarie Tromp at the Wii Sport Resort launch event in New York, Thursday, July 23, 2009. Launching on July 26, 2009, Wii Sports Resort comes bundled with the Wii MotionPlus accessory to provide players a more immersive gaming experience.
Nintendo celebrates the upcoming launch of Wii Sports Resort, the next chapter in the Wii Sports experience, by bringing in 50 tons of sand to transform Manhattan’s famed Military Island into Wuhu Island, the fictional setting featured in the game, Thursday, July 26, 2009, in New York.
In this photo provided by Nintendo, Alex Leng plays Frisbee at the Wii Sports Resort launch event in New York’s Times Square Thursday, July 23, 2009. To celebrate the July 26 launch of the game, Nintendo offered consumers a free mini-vacation by bringing in 50 tons of sand to transform Manhattan’s famed Military Island into Wuhu Island, the fictional setting featured in the game. (Photo by Diane Bondareff for Nintendo)
Japanese VC/WiiWare releases next week
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Virtual Console Arcade
Ninja Ryukenden
Phelios
WiiWare
Tomy Car Driver
Karaoke Joysound Wii
Okiraku
2K Sports Unveils Features for NHL 2K10
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NHL 2K10 redefines the sports gaming experience with a new emphasis on social gaming. Whether you’re a die-hard NHL fan or a casual player, NHL 2K10’s pick-up-and-play controls, true-to-life authenticity and variety of on- and off-line multiplayer modes promise hours of entertainment for any gamer. Among the new features that will make this the must-have hockey game of the season include:
* New Gameplay Mechanics – Completely rewritten AI, enhanced defensive controls and stick lifts, stumble shots, a new defensive skating model and new incidental contact and small animation systems
Top 5 game sales worldwide (Amazon)
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Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. The House of the Dead: Overkill (Sega)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. EA Sports Active (EA Sports)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. Virtua Tennis 2009 (Sega)
Japan:
1. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Punch-Out!! (Nintendo)
4. Dragon Ball: Tenkaichi Daibouken (Bandai)
5. Suzumiya Haruhi no Heiretsu — Chou SOS Danhiro Collection (Sega)
UK:
1. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. EA Sports Active (EA Sports)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft)
Nintendo DS
North America:
1. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Pokemon Platinum (Nintendo)
4. The Legendary Starfy (Nintendo)
5. Brain Age (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Dragon Quest IX (Square Enix)
2. Tomodachi Collection (Nintendo)
3. Okaeri! Chibi-Robo! Happy Rich Oosouji (Nintendo)
4. Moyashimon DS — Limited Edition Kamoshi Box (Takara Tomy)
5. Pocket Monsters Platinum (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
2. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Pokemon Platinum (Nintendo)
5. Junior Brain Trainer DS (Avanquest)
NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer set to top Christmas best sellers
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The most advanced, innovative and practical fitness product for the WiiTM is set to top Christmas wish lists this year with NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer already making a huge impact in the market.
Due for release mid-September the all-video product combines goal based training with great nutritional advice and the option to train with one of four top class personal trainers.
Advance orders from retailers have exceeded all expectations as the UK continues to lap up health and fitness. Gym memberships are up year on year, celebrity fitness regimes never fail to capture headlines and Government initiatives such as Change4Life are driving home the importance of health and fitness to young and old.
FFCC: The Crystal Bearers launching this year
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We already know that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers is supposed to launch “this winter,” but now the release window has become narrower. Square Enix has confirmed that the game will ship this year – not early next year – in North America. According to Square Enix, The Crystal Bearers can be expected sometime this holiday.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games Unveil Five New Tracks for LEGO Rock Band
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24th July, London – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV games today announced five new songs for the upcoming videogame release, LEGO Rock Band.
• “You Give Love a Bad Name” – Bon Jovi
• “In Too Deep” – Sum 41
• “Accidentally in Love” – The Counting Crows
• “Aliens Exist” – Blink 182
• “Tick Tick Boom!” – The HivesLEGO Rock Band combines the multiplayer music experience of Rock Band® with the fun, customisation and humour of the LEGO videogame franchise. Packed with brilliant chart-topping modern day songs and classic rock favourites suitable for younger audiences, previously announced tracks include:
