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World Destruction (Sega/DS)
-RPG, summer release date
-Scenario is by Masato Kato
-Character designs by Kunihiko Tanaka
-Music by Yasunori Mitsuda

Imabikisou -Solution Compilation- (Wii)
-2008 release date
-Additional scenarios

Review scores

DS

Keikishi Gunzou Presents: Monoshiri Bakumatsu-Ou (DS) 7/7/6/7
Hitman Reborn (DS) 7/6/6/6
Emblem of Gundam (DS) 6/8/7/8

Wii

Link’s Bowgun Training (Wii) 9/7/7/7
Pro Baseball Family Stadium (Wii) 8/6/6/6

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IGN’s review of Mario Kart Wii went live a few days ago. Although I’m sure that 97% of you have already read IGN’s the review, for those who missed out on it, you can read an except below. The review on IGN was one of the first to pop up on the Internet.

“With Mario Kart Wii, Nintendo has delivered one of the most accessible and fun console Karts in years. The trick system and bike support offer a fresh take on the series, and online play is the best we’ve seen from the company thus far. Kart may have its downsides, centering mainly on the single-player aspects of the game, but the overall effort features a great multiplayer experience, making the game a must play for both newcomers to console gaming, as well as seasoned Mario Kart veterans. We gave it an 8.5, and our Editors’ Choice award. ”

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– Sci-fi shooter
– Up to 4 players can play
– “50 levels of space track”
– Weapons/power-ups available
– Wii/Wiimote + nunchuck controller set ups
– Score important to the game
– 480p, 16:9
– No price as of yet

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WHAT: Video game icon Mario™ treats unsuspecting New Yorkers to a free cab ride. Mario is in New York to promote Mario Kart® Wii, the new Nintendo racing game that features Mario and all of his Mushroom Kingdom buddies. He’s helping commuters race through the city before they get racing with Mario Kart Wii.

Mario Kart Wii launches April 27 and will be packaged with the Wii Wheel accessory, which lets players control the action on the screen just like they were steering a real car. The game also introduces a host of new courses, vehicles and eye-popping battle arenas, plus the ability to compete online with drivers from around the world using Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection.

WHO: Mario, everyone’s favorite Italian plumber, and excited (and grateful) New York commuters

WHEN: Thursday, April 24/8-10 a.m. and 12-2 p.m.

WHERE: Sheraton Hotel

NEWS/VISUALS:

* Mario hailing down cabs for New York commuters
* New Yorkers queuing up for a free cab ride
* Mario costumed character

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1 (1) Super Mario Bros 3
2 (2) Super Mario Bros
3 (3) Mario Kart 64
4 (5) Super Mario World
5 (6) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
6 (8) Cruis’n USA
7 (-) Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
8 (19) The Legend of Zelda
9 (10) Super Mario Bros 2
10 (4) Super Mario 64
11 (-) Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
12 (-) Star Fox 64
13 (-) Donkey Kong Country
14 (14) Pac-Man
15 (-) Pokemon Snap
16 (13) Paper Mario
17 (-) Donkey Kong
18 (-) Bases Loaded
19 (11) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
20 (18) Kirby’s Adventure

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii | 4 Comments

According to the scan, Street Fighter IV will be coming to Wii. Most video game followers assumed that such a title would not be able to run on the Wii and any possibility of it coming over to the system was ruled out (in spite of Capcom claiming that the game could appear on any console). This bit of information does not come from a well-known magazine and errors in magazines are fairly common. Thus, I suppose we will have to wait for an official statement from Capcom or a press release in order to determine the validity of the magazine’s claim.

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Guildford, U.K. – April 22nd, 2008 – EA’s Casual Entertainment Label and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ video game will be released later this year to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling’s sixth Harry Potter book.

“We believe that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game represents a milestone in the movie tie-in genre,” said Harvey Elliott, Head of EA Bright Light studio in the UK where the Harry Potter franchise has its home. “Building on the technological advancements of previous games in the series and with a particular focus on the unique control system of Nintendo’s WiiTM, the team here is working closely with the filmmakers to create an immersive interactive experience that captures the story, the action, the excitement and, above all, the fun of the film. ”

“Working with EA, we look forward to offering fans a compelling Harry Potter video game, one which captures the thrilling storyline and high visual quality of the movie,” said Scott Johnson, Vice President, Business Development for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “The adherence to the rich fiction is a trademark of this franchise and with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans will experience the most authentic and enjoyable game in the series to date.”

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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News, Wii | 1 Comment

The graph depicted above is showing the total sales for the original Super Smash Bros. and it’s sequel, Super Smash Bros. Melee; while, on the other hand, Brawl’s portion of the graph is referring only to its sales in March. Super Smash Bros. Brawl managed to completely outsell the life-to-date sales of the first Smash game, and took a chunk (70%) of Melee’s total sales as well.

At this rate, it’s extremely possible – actually probable – that Brawl will be the best selling game on the Wii.

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In IGN’s weekly Nintendo Voice Chat podcast, Matt Casamassina and Mark Bozon discussed a slew of interesting details about The Conduit. First and foremost, Matt noted that High Voltage Software was contacted by numerous publishers after IGN showed off The Conduit. Moreover, promising news was presented about the game and the company in general. The first footage of The Conduit in action will be available in the “near future” (as early as in the next two weeks) and the title will provide gamers will a slew of control options. High Voltage also has two other surprising projects in the pipeline and both of the unannounced games seemed to impress Casamassina and Bozon. High Voltage software may not have developed the most fantastic of titles in the past, but The Conduit – and perhaps the other two titles in development – may be the game that some hardcore gamers have begged for.

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It was only a few weeks ago that a new Castlevania title was rumored (and later confirmed) to be releasing on the Nintendo DS. Well, folks, it seems as though another Castlevania game has appeared, and similarly to last time, no one knows anything about it. The only detail that has been discovered is the name of the new installment in the series. Apparently, this new Castlevania title will be called Castlevania Judgement. Perhaps this is wishful thinking on my part, but there’s a chance that this game may show up on the Wii. After all, the series has, essentially, conquered the DS – Is it possible that the developers of Castlevania may be finally ready to jump on the Wii bandwagon?

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