A Classic Returns with Updated Graphics and Controls
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (January 9, 2009) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that Klonoa® will be available in North America for Wii™ in 2009. Klonoa’s long-awaited return offers vibrant graphics, motion control and new secrets to discover in this update to the series’ debut adventure. Highly revered as one of the best platform games of the past 10 years, Klonoa will ignite Wii owners’ imaginations with addictive gameplay, exciting stages and a memorable story.
“Klonoa’s return marks an exciting re-boot of this beloved franchise with old-school gameplay, spectacular graphics and an instantly recognizable character,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “Klonoa’s time-tested gameplay and intricate level design make for an awesome experience on Wii.”

Japanese hardware sales (12/29 – 1/4)

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DSi 182,518
PSP 157,088
Wii 119,965
PS3 60,654
DS Lite 48,160
Xbox 360 19,694
PS2 12,548

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VC releases in Japan next week

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Famicom
– Zoids: Mokushiroku (Takara Tomy)

Master Syste
– Fantasy Zone II (Sega)

PC-Engine
– Spriggan Mark 2 (Naxat Soft)

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Top 5 game sales worldwide (Amazon)

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Nintendo Wii

North America
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
3. Wii Play (Nintendo)
4. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft)
5. Active Life Outdoor Challenge (Namco Bandai)

Japan:
1. Taiko no Tatsujin Wii (Namco)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Shape Boxing Wii de Enjoy Diet! (Rocket Company)
5. Wii Sports (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Play (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party (Ubisoft)
5. Carnival: Fun Fair Games (2K Games)

Nintendo DS

North America:
1. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney)
4. Personal Trainer: Cooking (Nintendo)
5. Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. Wagamama Fashion: Girls Mode (Nintendo)
2. Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo)
3. Tongari Boushi no Mahou no 365 Nichi (Konami)
4. Pocket Monsters Platinum (Nintendo)
5. Penguin no Mondai: Saikyou Penguin Densetsu! (Konami)

UK:
1. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo)
2. Puzzler Collection (Ubisoft)
3. More Brain Training (Nintendo)
4. 42 All-Time Classics (Nintendo)
5. Lego Indiana Jones (LucasArts)

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Atari to launch ‘Ghostbusters: The Video Game’ on June 16 2009 in North America and 19 June worldwide

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-ALL NEW ADVENTURE INSPIRED BY BLOCKBUSTER GHOSTBUSTERS FILM FRANCHISE AND WRITTEN BY DAN AYKROYD AND HAROLD RAMIS SET TO HIT RETAILERS IN JUNE 2009-
-VIDEO GAME PART OF MAJOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY GHOSTBUSTERS CELEBRATION-
LYON, FRANCE – 9 January 2008 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized video game publishers, announced today that the highly anticipated Ghostbusters: The Video Game is set to release across North America on 16 June 2009 followed by worldwide release on 19 June. Working closely with Sony Pictures Consumer Products and acclaimed development studios Terminal Reality and RedFly, Atari will bring this completely all-new chapter of the blockbuster Ghostbusters saga to advanced gaming platforms coinciding with the 25th anniversary celebration of the film’s original theatrical release. Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise, is penned by original Ghostbusters writers and stars Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd and reunites many of the original cast members to recapture the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation. The game’s launch on 16 June 2009 coincides with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s worldwide debut of the original motion picture on Blu-ray Disc™.
In addition to Aykroyd and Ramis, original Ghostbusters Bill Murray, and Ernie Hudson lend their voices and in-game likenesses to the original story set two years after Ghostbusters II, with Manhattan once again overrun by ghosts and supernatural forces. The player joins up as a new recruit with the original team, testing a variety of unique equipment and gadgets, to track, wrangle and trap this wide range of awe-inspiring phantasms in an all new funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.

Hot Rod Show for WiiWare dated

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HIGH VOLTAGE HOT ROD SHOW READY TO RACE ON WIIWARE
Hoffman Estates, IL – January 8, 2009 – High Voltage Software, Inc., one of the world’s largest independent developers, today announced that High Voltage Hot Rod Show, the company’s latest WiiWare title, has been scheduled for release via Nintendo’s downloadable service on January 19th at a price of 1,000 Wii Points.
High Voltage Hot Rod Show is an arcade-style racing title that centers on a unique boost system which requires players to pull off dare-devil stunts in order to achieve maximum speed. The game was built using the company’s proprietary Quantum 3 Game Engine technology, which provides stunning graphical performance.

Top 10 best-selling games in Japan for December

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1. DISSIDIA (PSP)
Square Enix
Launch: 12/18/2008
December Sales: 660,262 units
Total Sales: 660,262 units

2. Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii)
Nintendo
Launch: 11/20/08
December Sales: 481,695 units
Total Sales: 895,302 units

3. Kirby Super Star Ultra (DS)
Nintendo
Launch: 11/6/08
December Sales: 403,279 units
Total Sales: 855,427 units

4. Wagamama Fashion Girl’s Mode (DS)
Nintendo
Launch: 10/23/08
December Sales: 299,170 units
Total Sales: 549,348 units

5. Professor Layton and The Last Time Travel (DS)
Level 5
Launch: 11/27/08
December Sales: 267,365 units
Total Sales: 628,143 units

6. Pokémon Platinum (DS)
The Pokémon Company
Launch: 9/13/08
December Sales: 258,843 units
Total Sales: 2,287,337 units

7. Taiko no Tatsujin Wii
Bandai Namco
Launch: 12/11/08
December Sales: 251,183 units
Total Sales: 251,183 units

8. Rhythm Heaven Gold
Nintendo
Launch: 7/31/08
December Sales: 221,971 units
Total Sales: 1,350,671 units

9. Wii Fit
Nintendo
Launch: 12/1/07
December Sales: 211,651 units
Total Sales: 2,967,297 units

10. Gundam Musou 2
Bandai Namco
Launch 12/18/08
December Sales: 206,438 units
Total Sales: 206,438 units

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Japanese software sales (12/29 – 1/4)

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01. [PSP] Dissidia Final Fantasy (Square Enix) 104,000 / 770,000
02. [NDS] Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo) 89,000 / 1,535,000
03. [NDS] Kirby Super Star Ultra (Nintendo) 77,000 / 998,000
04. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) 74,000 / 3,125,000
05. [WII] Animal Crossing: City Folk (Nintendo) 73,000 / 949,000
06. [PS3] White Knight Chronicles (SCE) 71,000 / 278,000
07. [NDS] Wagamama Fashion: Girl’s Mode (Nintendo) 68,000 / 615,000
08. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) 67,000 / 2,133,000
09. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (Best) (Capcom) 62,000 / 271,000
10. [NDS] Momotaro Dentetsu 20th Anniversary (Hudson) 57,000 / 204,000

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Uno heading to WiiWare/DSiWare courtesy of Gameloft

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Gameloft Partners With Mattel to Launch UNO(TM) Across Multiple Platforms
Gameloft Draws a Wild Card, Skips, Reverses and Shouts UNO! to Win and Develop This Popular Title
NEW YORK, January 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles, announced today a worldwide multi-year licensing agreement to develop, publish and distribute the popular card game, UNO(TM). In addition to the iPhone and iPod versions currently available, UNO(TM) will now also be available across mobile phones, PlayStation 3 Network, PlayStation Portable Network, WiiWare and DSi Ware. The game will be available for these platforms in 2009.
“This agreement is the first step towards a long and successful relationship between Mattel, one of the world’s premier toy companies and Gameloft, the global leader in video game development,” said Michel Guillemot, president, Gameloft. “UNO is one of the most recognized card games in the world and we are excited to extend it beyond mobile and onto a whole host of console executions.”