Swords & Soldiers coming to WiiWare – from the original creators of de Blob
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Sharpen your weapons: “Swords & Soldiers” is coming!
Ronimo Games announces their studio and the first competitive strategy game for Wii Ware: Swords & Soldiers.
UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS – August 15, 2008 – The developers of the original version of “de Blob” announce their new game studio Ronimo Games and their first title: Swords & Soldiers.
Ronimo Games is founded by seven developers in Utrecht, the Netherlands. As students the team was responsible for the original pc game “de Blob”. Being an innovative and fun game, “de Blob” became popular on the internet and was eventually picked up by THQ. The publisher bought the IP and will soon release the new version of “de Blob” for Nintendo Wii.
Disaster: Day of Crisis not dead after all?
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There was huge disappointment when readers found about about the indefinite delay of Disaster: Day of Crisis for Wii. Not only was it an original IP, but it was also very close to release in Japan. However, there is a good chance that Disaster might be releasing soon, or in the very least, simply gives encouragment that the project isn’t canned. Diaster: Cay of Crisis has been rated by the OFLC – with an M rating – along with Need for Speed Undercover and Space Invaders Get Even.
Japanese hardware sales (8/4th – 8/10)
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DS Lite 60,434
PSP 58,501
Wii 38,506
Xbox 360 24,962
PS3 9,673
PS2 8,503
Suda 51, EA, Shinji Mikami working to make multiplatform title
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“We are very honored and think this is a great opportunity for us” – Suda51
“This game is dark, scary, and exciting. Stay tuned” – Shinji Mikami
Considering how unique No More Heroes for Wii was, if Suda 51 can replicate a similar experience – in the sense that it’s simply entertaining – they’ll have a hit on their hands. I have to admit though, it’ll be interesting to see Suda 51, Mikami, and EA all having a part in how the game turns out…Although, EA is mainly the publisher.
DS 608k
Wii 555k
Playstation 3 225k
PSP 222k
Xbox 360 205k
Playstation 2 155k
Top 10 Software
360 NCAA FOOTBALL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS JULY 2008 397.6K
WII FIT W/ BALANCE BOARD NINTENDO OF AMERICA MAY 2008 369.6K
NDS GUITAR HERO: ON TOUR ACTIVISION JUNE 2008 309.7K
WII PLAY W/ REMOTE NINTENDO OF AMERICA FEB 2007 284K
PS3 NCAA FOOTBALL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS JULY 2008 242.5K
360 SOUL CALIBUR IV NAMCO BANDAI GAMES OF AMERICA JULY 2008 218.9K
WII MARIO KART W/ WHEEL NINTENDO OF AMERICA APRIL 2008 174.5K
WII ROCK BAND SPECIAL ED BUNDLE MTV GAMES/ELECTRONIC ARTS JUNE 2008 165.8K
PS3 SOUL CALIBUR IV NAMCO BANDAI GAMES OF AMERICA JULY 2008 155.8K
360 SID MEIER’S CIVILIZATION REVOLUTION TAKE 2 INT. CORP. JULY 2008 147.6K
NPD Data Shows Nintendo’s Summer of Fun Isn’t Done
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NPD Data Shows Nintendo’s Summer of Fun Isn’t Done
Nintendo products kept people entertained in July, whether they wanted to get fit, rock out or just play around. According to the independent NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States, Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ again claimed the top two hardware spots for July, with more than 608,000 DS units and more than 555,000 Wii units sold. Wii claimed a 49 percent share of all console sales in July, and extended its lead as the best-selling console of this generation. Nintendo DS represented a 73 percent share of hand-held sales in July.
Five games made for Nintendo systems placed in the top 10 best-selling games of the month, including Wii Fit™, with 369,603 units sold at No. 2; Guitar Hero®: On Tour for Nintendo DS, with 309,695 units sold at No. 3; Wii Play™, with 284,035 units sold at No. 4; Mario Kart® Wii, with 174,464 units sold at No. 7; and Rock Band for Wii, with 162,886 units sold at No. 8.
“Great hardware goes hand-in-hand with great software,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Various types of games for the Nintendo systems are represented in the top 10, demonstrating how we continue to break down the barriers between veteran and new players.”
Overlord and the Minions set sights on format domination in 2009 with 3 new titles
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Codemasters® announces blockbuster Overlord sequel for the PLAYSTATION®3 system, Xbox 360, Games For Windows, plus exclusive extensions for Wii and Nintendo DS
Thursday 14th August/… Marking the return of the bad ass game brand that champions a despotic tyrant and sets loose the most vicious, yet lovably insane critters in gaming, Codemasters® today announced that the Overlord and the Minions will headline a series of three new Overlord™ titles for multiple platforms in 2009.Overlord™II is the sequel to the original twisted fantasy action adventure and is now in development at Triumph Studios for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and Games For Windows®. True to form, the Overlord and the Minion horde have their sights set on supremacy and 2009 will also see the series debuting on new formats. Exclusive extensions include the action title Overlord™Dark Legend for Wii™, featuring minion control through Wii Remote movement, and Overlord™Minions, a dedicated puzzle action title, for Nintendo DS™.
“As a million-plus seller Overlord is now a significant brand in the ever-growing Codemasters portfolio,” says Barry Jafrato, Senior Vice President of Brand, Codemasters. “With specific titles published across major formats and download content available, Overlord has established a huge cult following and won widespread critical acclaim. We’re delighted to have the despot back for this three-game, five-format product line. With Triumph’s hugely impressive vision for Overlord II and bespoke titles for Wii and Nintendo DS, Overlord is set to dominate in 2009.”
So you want to be a record breaker? (Guinness World Record games)
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On Thursday 21st August at Leipzig Games Show Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will be inviting show attendees to take part in a record breaking challenge playing Guinness World Records™: The Videogame on Wii™.
Participants will battle it out on three mini games in a bid to smash the most melons, pop the most balloons or secure the fastest time to sheer five sheep!
The official Guinness World Records™ adjudicators will even be there to officiate the world record attempt and give you the opportunity to enter the official Guinness World Records™ Gamers Edition 2009 book.
The competition kicks off on Thursday 21st August at 2pm sharp running until 4pm at the WBIE stand, Hall 5 stand D21. Participants will be invited to play on a first come first served basis. The award ceremony will take place at 4.20pm.
SEGA’s Leipzig lineup includes unannounced game
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– Samba De Amigo
– Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
– Sonic Unleashed
– Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
– Beijing 2008
– Dinosaur King
– Space Siege
– Empire: Total War
– Alpha Protocol
– MadWorld
– Bayonetta
– Golden Axe
– Valkyria Chronicles
– Stormrise
– Unannounced game
Press release:
GC 2008 – SEGA confirms games line-up
LONDON & MUNICH (August 14, 2008) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® Germany GmbH today announced the titles which will be presented to the public and industry professionals at Games Convention 2008. Two SEGA heroes will dominate events in the consumer area (Hall 5, Booth F02), which will strongly and positively stand out from the usual trade fair booths thanks to its special design. Amigo, the clever monkey from the Samba De Amigo game series celebrates his comeback exclusively on the Wii, and at the same time, his public premiere. For the first time customers will be able to shake their Wii remotes to the beat, next to, and on the stage – 40 well-known songs and new game modes provide long-lasting enthusiasm. Samba De Amigo will also be the primary element of our professionally moderated stage show – with full audience participation.
LucasArts upset with Nintendo over Wii MotionPlus?
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The newly announced Wii MotionPlus will be yet another peripheral Wii owners will be sucked into purchasing, but no one can argue that it will make some games more interactive. LucasArts, however, doesn’t seem to be too thrilled with Nintendo’s move. When Nintendo has a secret, they guard it well – which even applies to third parties. For LucasArts, this means that they are suffering from a missed opportunity with their latest game, Star Wars: The Clone Wars for Wii. The company seems to be unhappy that they were not informed about Wii MotionPlus earlier, especially considering their game was featured in Nintendo’s press conference. Sadly, this also means that we won’t see many third-party Wii MotionPlus games for quite awhile.
