System 3 announces Williams Pinball Classics for Wii and PSP
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Pinball game specialists System 3 today revealed plans to bring the much-loved Williams pinball machines into the hearts and homes of millions with handheld and home versions of Williams Pinball Classics.
Pinball machines filled the hours of many a teenage day and now that nostalgia can be relived in the comfort of your own home or on the move. Williams Pinball Classics will feature stunningly accurate recreations of the 10 most popular Williams tables of all time. Every texture, every flashing light and every sound effect has been lovingly recreated in order to deliver the most accurate simulation of the classic pastime. From the surreal thrills of Funhouse, to the intergalactic delights of Pin Bot, you’ll be whizzed straight back to another time when life was far simpler.
Deadly Creatures Environments Developer Diary
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First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fighting game screenshots
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Update: Added different versions of the screenshots (see above), but I’m not entirely sure if they’re any better.
Make sure to pick up the latest Nintendo Power for more screenshots of the game! Also, I know that these shots are rather small and blurry, so I’ll do my best to clean them up later.
Top WiiWare, VC titles of the week
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VC
1 (1) – Super Mario Bros. 3
2 (2) – Super Mario Bros.
3 (3) – Super Mario World
4 (4) – Punch-Out!!
5 (5) – Super Mario Bros. 2
6 (N) – Sonic the Hedgehog 2
7 (6) – The Legend of Zelda
8 (7) – Pac-Man
9 (8) – Super Mario 64
10 (10) – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
11 (9) – Sonic the Hedgehog
12 (11) – Mario Kart 64
13 (12) – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
14 (13) – Donkey Kong Country
15 (14) – Donkey Kong
16 (16) – Secret of Mana
17 (17) – Tecmo Bowl
18 (15) – Mega Man 3
19 (19) – Excitebike
20 (20) – The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
WiiWare
1 (1) – World of Goo
2 (2) – My Aquarium
3 (3) – Tetris Party
4 (5) – Space Invaders Get Even
5 (4) – Target Toss Pro: Bags
6 (6) – Brain Challenge
7 (7) – Dr. Mario Online Rx
8 (10) – Defend your Castle
9 (9) – Midnight Bowling
10 (11) – Mega Man 9
11 (8) – Sudoku Challenge!
12 (13) – Bomberman Blast
13 (12) – Wild West Guns
14 (14) – My Pokemon Ranch
15 (15) – TV Show King
16 (16) – Pong Toss – Frat Party Games
17 (18) – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
18 (17) – The Incredible Maze
19 (N) – Strong Bad Episode 5: 8-Bit is Enough
20 (N) – Hockey Allstar Shootout
Nintendo, Nyko Settle Patent and Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
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Nintendo, Nyko Settle Patent and Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
Settlement Resolves Dispute about Wireless ControllersREDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo of America Inc. and Nyko Technologies, Inc. today announced they have settled a lawsuit brought by Nintendo regarding Nintendo’s intellectual property rights relating to its popular Nunchuk® controller.
Under the agreement, Nyko will continue to sell a redesigned version of its Kama wireless controller.
“We are pleased to have resolved this dispute,” said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. “The Nunchuk and Wii brands are familiar to consumers worldwide, and Nintendo is dedicated to vigorous defense of those brands.”
Pokémon Platinum Tops Nintendo’s Diverse Game Lineup for Early 2009
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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Continuing its commitment to create fun and engaging experiences for everyone, Nintendo of America Inc. today unleashes a broad list of exciting new games for the first quarter of 2009. Topping the list is Pokémon™ Platinum version for Nintendo DS™, a remarkable new entry in the beloved Pokémon series, slated for a March 22 launch across North America. Nintendo’s roster of more than 100 new games includes an impressive array of challenges and experiences for new players and loyalists, as well as everyone in between. Notable titles include the enhanced New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis™ and New Play Control! Pikmin™ for Wii™, and Fire Emblem™: Shadow Dragon, Personal Trainer™: Math and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for Nintendo DS.
“Our fans expect a diverse selection of entertainment options, and we’re eager to deliver exactly that,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “We’re building on the momentum of a strong holiday season by offering new and experienced players an even greater library of game titles in 2009.”
Rumors: Wii Fit 2, Rhythm Heaven 2 on the way, more
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These rumors come from Game Lab, a well-known Japanese magazine that have been translated. Keep in mind that these rumors may turn out to be nothing at all.
* The popular RPG series “T” by game company “N” will see several releases in 2009. There are said to be six games in development, both outsourced and within the company, and at least one “T” game will hit every single current gen platform next year.
* Although the DS rhythm game sequel “R” by game company “N” received mixed reviews due to its change of input method from buttons to stylus, it performed so well that “N” has begun developing a Wii version. Staff from this year’s Wii music game “W” are reportedly involved.
* Game company “S” is attempting to headhunt employees from American game company “L” to assist with its virtual online experience, “H”..
* Game company “N” is said to be working on a second iteration of its fitness game, “W”. New features apparently include stretching and massages. A certain former U.S. Army instructor has reportedly been approached about endorsing the game.
The following is from Google product search data. Additional information notes that “Google trend searches for ‘Wii’ outpaced searches for ‘God’ by a massive 76 percent during 2008.”
1. Wii
2. Wii Fit
3. iPod Touch
4. Xbox 360
5. Nintendo DS
6. iPod Nano
7. Ugg Boots
8. Nikon D90
9. Zune
10. Digital Picture Frame
Third parties should make Wii lead platform according to N’Gai Croal
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The Wii has, generally speaking, not been the lead platform when it comes to developing most games. More often than not, Wii games are ported from a PS2 version or are worked on by not as important teams. Well, according to N’Gai Croal, companies should begin to change their ways and make the Wii as the lead platform.
“So with Nintendo as top dog, I think it’s time for publishers to throw it a much bigger bone by leading development on Wii, then up-porting the games to the more powerful systems, which should result in a larger addressable audience.” – N’Gai Croal
I feel that such a suggestion is probably unrealistic at this point. It seems as though sales numbers are mostly dominated by first-party software and only a few-select third-party titles do well.
