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Dunaway on the appeal of Metroid: Other M…

“Well, you can’t get access to Samus and the Metroid franchise on the other platforms. And this experience isn’t about the graphics at all. It is a shooting game. But it is a much more emotional experience with story to it.”

Dunaway on Nintendo’s first half line-up, beating revenue numbers from last year…

“We certainly agree that we have a great line-up of games — and games that appeal to all types of audiences, from Super Mario Galaxy 2, to Metroid Other M, to FlingSmash on the Wii. Great software sells hardware. We see that time and again. We have the kind of products that will allow us to have strong momentum this year. The pacing of the software releases is different than it was last year. That will benefit us and the retailers.”

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Format: Wii
Launch Date: Summer 2010
Nintendo Points: RP (Rating Pending)
Game Type: Action-sidescroller
Players: 1-2
Developer: artoon
Game Information

Introducing a New Spherical Smash-Hit Hero
FlingSmash™ combines the hands-on fun of tennis with the nonstop action and instant gratification of pinball. When the tropical Suthon Island is invaded by the evil Omminus, the ball-shaped hero, Zip, is summoned to save the day. Using the Wii Remote™ controller with the Wii MotionPlus™ accessory, you’ll fling Zip at targets to smash your way across eight colorful worlds. Use the Wii Remote like a racket and watch Zip bounce around like a pinball to smash through oncoming barriers and enemies in this action-sidescroller.

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“We currently concentrate on WiiWare. For this year we have two new games that are in genres we didn’t entered before. Of course we try again to make the best game in that genre on that platform. I think we just like the challenge to go beyond and not to repeat ourselves.

One of the games will be in the racing genre. It gives really a new definition of speed, trust me on that. The other one is the first of its kind on WiiWare. We will soon have an announcement for it. Both games have very high production values, even for our standards.” – Shin’en cofounder Manfred Linzner

We’ve only seen a few WiiWare projects from Shin’en so far, but they’ve been quite impressive. I’m also a fan of some of the company’s other titles, like Nanostray for the DS. Because of that, I have to say that I’m very interested in Shin’en’s new WiiWare titles.

Thanks to Modo7 for the news tip and translation!

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World’s first rock climbing game incorporates Wii MotionPlusTM for intense realism

San Diego, Calif.-March 2nd, 2010 -Human Soft today announced it is developing HardGrip, the first extreme rock climbing game for Wii™. Experience the thrill and adrenaline of free soloing some of the most amazing rock walls in the world with vertigo-inspiring graphics, a pulse-pounding soundtrack, and dizzyingly realistic climbing action. HardGrip supports the Wii MotionPlus™ for even greater precision and authenticity. Compete against other climbers and hone your skills to earn respect and become the top extreme climber.

HardGrip takes players on a tour of exotic and stunning locales around the globe as they compete in open events or invitation-only official races. With no harnesses or lifelines, players must solve seemingly impossible challenges and conquer their fear to make it to the top. Speed counts, but climbers who prove their ingenuity and daring will earn more respect. As climbers progress, their skills will have to become truly awesome to make the grade.

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Martijn Kroon Stuiver, PR Manager of Activision Blizzard Benelux, recently sat down with Netherlands website Wii-DS. Stuvier was pushed by the interviewer from Wii-DS, who noted that the company does not have many titles coming to the Wii and DS. In response, he said:

“There’s a lot coming up, but it isn’t announced yet. I’m pretty sure you’ll be amazed by at least one specific title.”

Stuvier was then asked if an old franchise will be returning, but said nothing more than “no comment.” Obviously, that’s not much to go on, but it looks like Activision has something special in development for either the Wii or DS (or perhaps both systems).

Thanks to Dragoon for the news tip, as well as the translation!

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WiiWare

Dart Rage – 125 blocks
Happy Hammerin’ – 125 blocks
Mega Man 10 – 98 blocks

VC

Fatal Fury Special – 190 blocks

DSiWare

Let’s Golf – 128 blocks
VT Tennis – 92 blocks
Globulos Party – 59 blocks
Flips: Terror in Cubicle Four – 48 blocks

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Videos

Nintendo Week 3/1
Mega Man 10 Info video
Dart Rage Info Video
Happy Hammerin’ Info Video
What’s New at Animal Crossing City Folk March
Trauma Team BTS – Voice Actors
Dance Sensation! Info Video
Chicken Riot Info Video
Rooms DS Info Video
VT Tennis Info Video
Globulous Party Info Video

Demos (Expire 3/7)

Deca Sports DS Cheerleading Demo
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
Deca Sports DS Ping Pong Demo
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
Disney The Princess and the Frog
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games – Alpine Skiing
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
James Patterson Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion

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“…I mean, we’re a very big country. Traveling to see friends just to play a game head-to-head, where both people have to have their own hardware, is not something I think that has lent itself to broad appeal. The fact that Tri will have both split-screen and online play, I think will allow for some interesting dynamics in terms of community generation that we previously haven’t been.

The other part of this is a massive marketing push, the likes of which I’m not sure anyone has seen on a Wii title from a third party, that we’ll be seeing across the West when it ships. So, big marketing push. Online play.

The other part of this is Monster Hunter, as a series, is a hard series to learn. It is unforgiving and very, very complex to learn. Very complex systems. Tri is a little bit easier to get into. There’s a much gentler learning curve in Tri than there’s ever been in any of the other Monster Hunters. That’s not to say it’s dumbed down, but it’s much more accessible.” – Christian Svensson, VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development at Capcom U.S.

I’m really glad to see that Monster Hunter 3 will be heavily advertised. I’m also happy that Nintendo is starting to take more of a helpful role with third-parties. Hopefully Monster Hunter 3’s marketing will make the game a huge hit for Capcom. We know that the game is good, now we just need it to sell!

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