First day sales in Japan
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– Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World (Wii): about 120k (about 170k)
– Derby Stallion DS (DS): about 120k
– Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (DS): about 70k (about 110k)
– Hisshou Pachinko Pachislot Series Vol. 12: CR Neon Genesis Evangelion -Shito Hutatabi- (PS2): about 30k (50-60k)
– Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Vol. 1: Tatari (DS): about 22k (35-45k)
– Gundam Operation Troy (360): about 20k (30-40k)
– Ken to Mahou to Gakuen Mono (PSP): about 17k (about 25k)
– Sengoku Basara X (PS2): about 16k
– Bleach: The Third Phantom (DS): about 14k (about 40k)
– The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match (PS2): about 13k (about 20k)
– Disgaea: The Prince of Dark World and Red Moon (DS): about 11k (about 35k)
– Battle Field: Bad Company (360): about 9k (about 15k)
– Our TV Game Exam (DS): about 8k (about 55k)
European/Australian Wii Shop Channel update
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Mega Drive
– Super Fantasy Zone
Commodore 64
– Summer Games 2
– Cybernoid
SNES
– Pac-Attack
NEOGEO
– King of the Monsters
Source: GamesPress
Adventure Island to see a revival for WiiWare?
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The past day or so has been a bit like a mini-E3 for Nintendo fans. We learned that we’ll be seeing a new Mega Man on WiiWare, a Castlevania fighting title, and now…The revival of Adventure Island. In a Hudson conference call yesterday, Takahashi Meijin revealed that a new Adventure Island game is in development and that it will “probably” end up on WiiWare. Unfortunately, specific details about the game were not discussed, although there is an encouraging sign about the game’s motion controls. The developers explained that they are not interested in forcing motion control – unlike many other developers – as forcing them would “change what the game is about.”
There were a few interesting tidbits from the conference call as well. Between Alien Crush, Blue Oasis, and Karaoke Joysound Wii, two out of the three will be localized for North America. Furthermore, Hudson is creating a “puzzle action;” there’s a chance the title may take advantage of the Wii balance board.
Japanese hardware sales (6/16 – 6/22)
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PSP 59,351
Wii 41,037
DS Lite 36,599
PS3 20,336
PS2 6,346
Xbox 360 2,555
Wii gets Castlevania fighter: Details on Castlevania Judgement
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More news is flooding out of the latest Nintendo Power and this time it’s Castlevania. A Castlevania Wii game has been rumored for months now, but most had never considered a Castlevania fighting title; this latest game seems like a spinoff rather than the typical Castlevania games we’re accustomed to. Dracula, Simon, Alucard, Shanoa, and Maria Renard are the confirmed characters thus far in addition to holy water, magic spells, dagger and boomerang being classic subweapons. Movement is handled with the nunchuck and the Wiimote is used for basic attacks. There’s some other encouraging news as well – Classic Castlevania tunes will be remixed and in full throtle in Casltevania Judgement. Also, in the game, the player can set traps and destroy environments; expect enemies to cause havoc in battle, too.
Thanks to JonLy for the news tip.
Details about the newest Mario Kart Wii tournament
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The tournaments mode of Mario Kart Wii is still going strong a few months after its release. In the latest tournament, you’ll be racing through Coconut Mall while collecting coins. The tournament is slated to begin on July 1st and end July 10th.
Popcorn Arcade Now offers; Urban Extreme: Street Rage on Nintendo Wii
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With the price of petrol going through the roof this could mean the nail in the coffin for Boy Racers, Speed Maniacs, Street Racing and Joy Riders. So how are you going to get your thrill of driving through city centres in illegal street races, where you need ram your foot on the accelerator and bugger the consequences?
Well now you can experience that excitement in your own home thanks to… Data Design Interactive – a successful video games publisher and games developer, who today announced a new title to be added to their Nintendo Wii label, Popcorn Arcade, Urban Extreme: Street Rage.
Latest Edge review scores
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Alone in the Dark – 7
Battlefield: Bad Company – 7
Ninja Gaiden – 8
Bourne Conspiracy – 4
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures – 7
Incredible Hulk – 4
Ferrari Challenge 7
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King – 7
Buzz Quiz TV – 7
SBK08 Superbike World Championship – 5
Beijing 2008 – 5
Don King Presents Prizefighter – 4
TV Show King – 5
Activision Twirls Back into the Spotlight with Dancing with the StarsTM: Get Your Dance On! for WiiTM and Nintendo DSTM
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jun 26, 2008 – Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today the Fall 2008 release of Dancing with the StarsTM: Get Your Dance On!, the sequel to last year’s rhythm-packed Dancing with the StarsTM videogame. They have once again teamed up with Disney-ABC Television Group’s ABC Entertainment and BBC Worldwide America to create this all new game for WiiTM and Nintendo DSTM. Players will engage in the battle of the ballroom with more stars, more dances, more intense competition – and more fun!
“‘Dancing with the Stars’ is an ongoing cultural phenomenon that appeals to people of all ages. It is mainstream entertainment at its best,” said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. “We feel the game is the perfect opportunity to evolve the idea of ‘active family fun’.”
Dancing with the StarsTM: Get Your Dance On! features all-new stars such as Mel B, Apolo Anton Ohno, Joey Fatone and Jennie Garth. Players will be able to cha-cha with new professional dancers including Derek Hough, and his sister, two-time “Dancing with the Stars” champion, Julianne Hough.
The WiiTM version improves on the original with refined WiiTM Remote and Nunchuck controls to enact their favorite dances. Other additions include all-new special “flair” moves that will wow the judges. Dancing with the StarsTM: Get Your Dance On! for Nintendo DSTM brings a fresh take on the rhythm game genre, complete with the ability to change outfits and swap partners at the player’s whim.
For more information visit www.activision.com.
Source: GamesPress
Mega Man 9 heads to WiiWare – UPDATE
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Update: Christian Svensson had this to say about Mega Man 9: “I will also say, NP only has part of the story. More to be learned later.”
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Nintendo Power promised some surprises in their last issue, and the magazine certainly has delivered. The Tales of Symphonia and Castlevania DS “announcements” may have been flukes, but in their latest issue, Nintendo Power divulged that Mega Man 9 will be releasing on WiiWare. The style will be oldschool – 8-bit graphics will be sure to please oldschool gamers. It may also be worth noting that Inticreates Games will be working on the title.
List of Robot Masters:
Magma Man
Galaxy Man
Jewel Man
Concrete Man
Hornet Man
Plug Man
Tornado Man
Splash Woman