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A new Wii system update is now up for download in Japan. Because this is more of a minor upgrade in some ways, Nintendo has simply named it firmware 4.1. Wii Sports Resort owners were experiencing some issues with the game after loading content from the Wii Shop Channel. Users booting up Wii Sports Resort would be forced to view an introductory video to Wii MotionPlus after playing a VC or WiiWare title. This was a pretty annoying bug of sorts, since the situation would occur every time and there was no way to disable the video from playing. However, the goal of the latest firmware installation should fix any problems.

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We’ve already mentioned just how well Wii Sports Resort has performed in Japan, which comes packaged with the Wii MotionPlus accessory. To recap though, the game sold 150,000 copies on its first day and then 350,000 over a four day period. But what about MotionPlus as a standalone product? On its own, the peripheral is up to 290,000 units sold based on its first shipment. Combining that with the Wii Sports Resort bundles, MotionPlus has already exceeded 600,000 units in total.

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Torrance, Calif., (July 3, 2009) –XSEED Games today announced that they have secured the North American publishing rights to The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces, an intense flight simulation game on Wii™. Originally released in Japan by NAMCO BANDAI Games, this latest title from Project Aces, will be available Holiday 2009 exclusively for Wii.

After decades of constant war and fighting, the world has finally come to a lasting peace. But with war being an integral part of their lives for so long, the citizens of the world are desperate for a solution to solve this newfound peaceful life of calm and tranquility.

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Next week Virtual Console

– Super Punch Out (VC)
– Sky Kid (VCA)

Next week DSiWare

– Electroplankton Trapy
– Electroplankton Hanenbon (Hanebow)
– Electroplankton Nanocarp
– Electroplankton Tsuriga ne Mushi (Beatnes)

Due out July 22nd

– Electroplankton Rekku Rekku (Rec-Rec)
– Electroplankton Hikari no Wa (Lumiloop)

Complete schedule for Electroplankton

7/8:
Toreepii (Tracy?)
Hanenbon (Hanenbow)
Nanokaapu (Nanocarp)
Tsuriganemushi

7/22:
Rekkurekku (Rec-Rec)
Hikarinowa

8/??:
Ruminarian (Luminaria)
Taiyouchuu
Marinsonou (Marine-Snow)
Porupoisu

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“I’m extremely pleased to be able to confirm The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces for gamers in North America. The innovative control scheme and gorgeous visuals just go to show what a top-notch development team can do when creating a new game from scratch specifically for Wii.” – Jun Iwasaki, president of Xseed Games

– Launching this holiday season
– Story not changing much from Japanese version, only some expressions will be changed
– Will have English voice acting, looking into Japanese voices too
– No gameplay changes

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Leeuwarden, The Netherlands – July 3, 2009 – Dutch independent game developer Triangle Studios is proud to announce Heron: Steam Machine for the WiiWare™ service.

Heron: Steam Machine is Triangle Studios’ take on the pipe puzzle format. In Heron: Steam Machine, players have to connect pipes to keep the Steam Machine running. Play in singleplayer or co-op with friends for huge amounts of puzzle fun! The gameplay mechanic is simple and addictive, anybody can learn to play Heron within minutes, but only experts are able to achieve the highest scores.

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Receiving Critical Acclaim and Awards at E3 2009, RoogooTM Features Interactive Puzzles and Invigorating Gameplay

MIDLOTHIAN, VA – July 2, 2009 – SouthPeak Games today announced the release of two new additions to the growing family of their addicting, fast-paced Roogoo™ series: Roogoo™ Twisted Towers for Wii™ and Roogoo™ Attack! for Nintendo DS™. The latest games provide fun for the entire family as only quick reflexes and thinking can save Planet Roo from the vicious Prince Moo and his wicked Meemoo followers.

Roogoo™ Twisted Towers and Roogoo™ Attack! follow the delightfully endearing Roogoos through colorful (and Meemoo infested) worlds as they fight to save Planet Roo. Using the world-saving power of meteor shapes, players must rotate platforms in myriads of different formations all the while strategizing on the fly and collecting quick-falling shapes. Players will get hooked on the invigorating gameplay that requires fast thinking, determination and grit; leaving players craving more action and adventure after each level. As an added bonus, the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ versions can wirelessly connect and unlock 20 bonus levels within each title!

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THRii for WiiWare from Konami
Publisher details new Network Business Development department, as Konami®€TMs first WiiWare titles are unveiled
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced its first downloadable WiiWare titles, as it outlines the role of its new Network Business Development Department.

Konami has created the all-new Network Business Development Department, which is designed to extend Konami’s online activities across Europe. The new team is headed by Florian Stronk, who will oversee all future downloadable content and mobile titles, including WiiWare, PSN, XBLA and DSiWare as well as iPhone and other mobile phone platform releases.

The first titles to emerge from the group will be released in the coming months, with Gradius Rebirth out today, followed by DRiiFT MANIA later this month, and the all-action Contra Rebirth in August. Each title is an all-new game, with Gradius Rebirth marking the welcome return of one of gaming’s most acclaimed shooters of all time.

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