Update: The information has been confirmed and we’ve added some details to this post.
One thing we know for sure about Zelda Wii is that it will be at this year’s E3. Eiji Aonuma previously said that he hoped the game would be at the event, but last week, Satoru Iwata said that the game will definitely be there, no questions asked. What hasn’t been clear, however, is if there will be a playable demo of the title.
Although, in the latest issue of Famitsu, Aonuma apparently told the magazine that the development team is preparing a demo for the event and that they are trying to release the game as soon as possible. This information hasn’t been confirmed, but if Nintendo truly intends to launch Zelda Wii this year, it would make sense for a demo to be available at E3.
Updated information below…
“I’d like to show something playable. We’ll work hard in order to get you playing it as soon as possible. We’ve progressed in development since last year. At present, the core areas have come into clear view. After actually making it compatible [with MotionPlus], it just feels so natural. Link’s sword and the controller that you’re holding become one. Of course [there will be gameplay that puts an emphasis on the ability to swing your sword freely].
– The game will be a Wii MotionPlus-exclusive title
– There may be some enemies in the game that, based on the way you fight them, will solve puzzles
– The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks almost was delayed to 2010, the staff thought early on they would need more time, but since Nintendo didn’t want Spirit Tracks and Zelda Wii to overlap, the team concentrated on releasing the game last year
Famitsu software sales (1/25 – 1/31)
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1. [DS] Dragon Quest VI
2. [PS3] End of Eternity
3. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii
4. [PS3] Ar tonelico III: Sekai Shuuen no Hikigane wa Shoujo no Uta ga Hajiku
5. [DS] Tomodachi Collection
6. [WII] Wii Fit Plus
7. [PSP] Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep
8. [360] End of Eternity
9. [PSP] Valkyria Chronicles 2
10. [WII] Wii Sports Resort
Famitsu review scores
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Dragon Quest VI (DS) – 9/9/8/8
Quiz Magic Academy DS: Futatsu no Jikuu Koku (DS) – 9/9/8/8
MadWorld (Wii) – 8/7/8/8
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel (PS3/360) – 8/7/8/8
Dragon Ball DS 2: Totsugeki! Red Ribbon Gun (DS) – 7/7/8/7
Rupan Sansei Shijousaidai no Zunou Sen (DS) – 7/7/8/7
Zangeki no Reginleiv (Wii) – 8/7/7/6
Minna no Conveni (DS) – 7/7/7/7
Winter Sports 2010: The Great Tournament (PS3) – 7/5/6/5
2K Sports Announces NBA 2K10 Has Sold Over 2 Million Units Worldwide
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10th Anniversary of NBA 2K franchise celebrates the new year with sales milestone
New York, NY – February 2, 2010 – 2K Sports announced today that the hugely popular and #1 selling basketball video game, NBA® 2K10, has sold over 2 million units worldwide, marking a phenomenal +60% increase in sales* over the same time period last year for NBA® 2K9. With the all-new My Player career mode and critically acclaimed NBA Today feature, NBA 2K10 continues to be the #1 rated NBA simulation** for the ninth consecutive year.
“We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished this year with NBA 2K10, and this milestone is another fantastic reason to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NBA 2K franchise,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “We would like to thank all of our loyal fans for their dedicated support and look forward to the continued success of this title.”
Trauma Team delayed, new trailer released
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Today, Atlus announced that their upcoming spiritual sequel to the Trauma Center series, Trauma Team, would be delayed from April 20 to May 18. It’s not a huge delay, but it could definitely off-put fans of the series that can’t wait to get their hands on it! In the meantime, Atlus also released a new trailer for the game which highlights the orthopedics in the game. That’s right, setting bones, fixing bones, gluing bones, breaking bones; It’s all here! Well, most of it…
Mario Kart Wii tournament – Sherbet Land race
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Course: Sherbet Land
Objective: Complete the race
Tournament date: 2/1 – 2/10
Namco Bandia’s best-selling games of Q3
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This information is based on data from October to December 2009…
01. [Multi] Ben 10 Alien Force (US,E) – 870K
02. [Multi] Ben 10 Protector of the Earth (US,E) – 540K
03. [PS3,360] Tales of Vesperia (WW) – 490K
04. [WII] Active Life: Extreme Challenge (WW) – 460K
05. [Multi] Ben 10 Alien Force 2 (US,E) – 430K
06. [PS3,360] Afro Samurai (US,E) – 420K
07. [PSP] Mobile Suit Gundam Gundam vs. Gundam (J,A) – 410K
08. [PS3,360] TEKKEN 6 (J,A) – 400K
09. [Wii] Taiko Drum Master 2 (J,A) – 380K
10. [PS2,Wii] SD Gundam G Generation Wars (J,A) – 370K
Updated Endless Ocean 2 fact sheet
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Format: Wii™
Launch Date: 02/22/10
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older): Mild Suggestive Themes, Mild Violence
Game Type: Simulation and Exploration
Players: 1, 2 via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Developer: ARIKA
Website: http://www.endlessocean2.com
Unique Features: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Wii Speak
Game InformationThe World is Your Oyster
Endless Ocean: Blue World builds on the ocean experience first introduced with Endless Ocean™. While the last game emphasized relaxation, this one is designed with more adventure in mind. Divers might find themselves escaping from or calming down attacking sharks, exploring shipwrecks or finding treasure. Endless Ocean: Blue World also has more creatures and improved graphics designed to fully immerse players in an ocean environment that they can freely explore at their own pace.
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces review
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Game Info:
System: Nintendo Wii
Category: Combat Flight Simulator
Players: 1-2
Release Date: January 12, 2010
Publisher: XSEED Games
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces, based on the anime film and novel of the same name, is a combat flight simulator developed by Namco’s Project Aces, the same development team responsible for the Ace Combat series. The game follows the player, callsign “Lynx,” a newly recruited pilot during an alternate world history in which war has all but vanished. In spite of the peace, private corporations contract fighter pilots to wage wars in an attempt to entertain a war-accustomed populace. Lynx joins Cougar Squad, one of many fighter squadrons in commission under Rostock Corporation.
