F1 2009 heading to Wii courtesy of Codemasters
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– due out this Autumn in Europe
– seems like the PSP/Wii version will be closely related
– first to feature world champion Lewis Hamilto
– includes all of this year’s cars, teams and tracks (Singapore night race, Valencia Marina Bay circuit, Abu Dhabi season finale and more)
– includes KERS, slick tyres and the new aerodynamic regulations
“Codemasters has a great heritage when it comes to racing games and their reputation is second to none. We’re working very closely together on the upcoming Formula 1 titles and are very impressed with what we have seen.” – F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone
“F1 computer games and circuit simulations can be invaluable for racing drivers so it’s great news that our fans will also be able to experience the BGP 001 through this game.” – Formula 1 world championship leader Jenson Button
Guitar Hero Greatest Hits Polling Result, Round Two
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Activision reveals the tracks from Guitar Hero II that will appear in Greatest Hits full band experience
Thursday 23rd April/… Beginning two weeks ago, Guitar Hero® fans were tasked with deciding the order in which songs will be revealed for Guitar Hero® Greatest Hits. The votes from Week 1 declared the original Guitar Hero game the winner, and the songs from that game that appear in Guitar Hero Greatest Hits were revealed. The voting continued and established Guitar Hero® II as the clear victor this week. The voting resumes, and fans can now cast their votes online at GreatestHits.GuitarHero.com to determine which of the remaining genre-defining titles, Guitar Hero® Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock, they would like to have the songs revealed from next.Guitar Hero Greatest Hits explodes onto store shelves on June 26, 2009 with 48 master tracks now playable for the entire band, including the following tracks from Guitar Hero II:
A quick look at the new graphical overhaul of Spyborgs
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This offscreen images come from Capcom’s CAPTIVATE 09 event. As you can see from these pictures alone, the game looks less like a cartoon (or at the very least, a more grittier look). Make sure to click on the images above to enlarge.
Free Running leaps onto Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS
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FREE RUNNING LEAPS ONTO NINTENDO Wii, NINTENDO DS AND PC!
Free RunningTM, the smash-hit extreme sports game on PS2 and PSP, is heading (and leaping) to WiiTM, DSTM and PC formats in Q2 2009!
Peter Rezon, Reef Entertainment Managing Director said, “Following the success of Free RunningTM across Europe, we’ve wanted to expand the game’s formats, and at the same time, play to each formats strengths. So with the WiiTM version for example, similar to our recent release Rogue Trooper®: Quartz Zone Massacre, we’ve utilised the Wii controllers to great effect, making the Free RunningTM experience unique to WiiTM. We now have physical interface which works brilliantly with the extreme sport which is Free Running!”
In addition, both the Nintendo DSTM and PC version have been given an overhaul in terms of gameplay, graphical look and feel.
Spyborgs factsheet – “stunning graphics,” achievements, more
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Spyborgs combines an extraordinary sci-fi world with action packed 2-player co-op, this original IP is a must-have Wii title for action fans.
A cybernetically-enhanced group of super heroes is set-up to die by a former team member they trusted. When players take control of the weapon-enhanced cyborgs in their pursuit of the traitor, they will come together in 2-player co-op to face over 35 stages of mind-blowing challenges packed with epic boss battles and swarms of enemies that only a team of two can defeat!
The Chinese empire enters the battle – Swords & Soldiers
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Ronimo Games reveals the third faction of Swords and Soldiers: the mighty Chinese.
UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS – April 22, 2009 – Just a few weeks before release of the game, the third faction of Swords and Soldiers, the Chinese is finally revealed!
At long last the veil of secrecy is lifted! Emerging as the third contender for world domination is the CHINESE EMPIRE! Ruled by their child emperor, the Chinese care little for Viking barbecue feasts, or Aztec Vegetable growing contests. The Child Emperor tasks his subjects with gathering the the most exquisite toys from the corners of the world. Of course this will lead the Chinese empire onto a collision course with the other two factions.
Info on Wii video service – Watch content on DSi
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– comes out May 1st in Japan
– Channel will be free
– provides a virtual living room experience for the user
– register up to 8 Miis
– time in the virtual living room passes in real-time
– click on the TV to enter the video download service
– view content by recommended, recent arrivals, or key words
– no details on video content at this time
– clicking the plastic plan takes you to a page for partner companies, which shows commercials and promo videos for products. This also allows product samples to be delivered to your home, if you wish.
– calendar available for a new image every day, as well as text content
– Nintendo will be working with celebrities to bring their personalities into your living room. These celebrities will be presenting special programs. Past visits can be re-accessed by selecting the message board option
– this channel links up with the DSi in order to download and watch content on your DSi while on the go. The DSi can also store virtual coupons from companies
– in order to connect your DSi you will need the “Dokodemo Wii no Ma” app from the DSiShop. This app will be available May 1st
– limited video content at first, but plans to bring in more content in the future
– no mention of free/pay content details
Japanese software sales (4/13 – 4/19)
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01. [NDS] Pokemon Fushigi no Dungeon (Nintendo) 142,000 / NEW
02. [PSP] BASARA Battle Heroes (Capcom) 28,000 / 114,000
03. [NDS] Mario & Luigi RPG 3 (Nintendo) 19,000 / 541,000
04. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2 G (PSP the Best) (Capcom) 18,000 / 591,000
05. [NDS] Hitman Reborn (Takara Tommy) 17,000 / NEW
06. [PSP] Fantasy Golf Pangya Portable (Takara Tommy) 13,000 / NEW
07. [NDS] Pro Yakyuu Famista DS 2009 (Konami) 11,000 / 55,000
08. [PS3] Musou Orochi Z (KOEI) 10,000 / 205,000
09. [PSP] Mobile Suit Gundam: Senjou no Kizuna Portable (Namco Bandai) 9,000 / 144,000
10. [WII] Deca Sports 2 (Hudson) 9,000 / NEW
