More Rabbids action could be in our future. The Australian Clarification system has rated Rabbids Rumble, which could be a new game starring the odd creatures. Whatever the title turns out to be, some “very mild crude humour” will be included. It was given a “G” rating by the OFLC.
A number of Rabbids games have appeared on Nintendo platforms. The series has shown up on the Wii, DS, and 3DS. The latest entry was a Kinect exclusive called Rabbids: Alive & Kicking.
Ubisoft’s response to the rating was “no comment”, as expected.
The latest EDGE review scores are as follows:
Dragons Dogma – 7
Fez – 9
Awesomenauts – 8
Tribes: Ascend – 9
Prototype 2 – 8
Fable Heroes – 6
Skullgirls – 7
Botanicula – 7
The Splatters – 8
Fibble – Flick ‘n’ Roll – 5
Mario Tennis Open – 7
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
Next week’s NPD report could bring along encouraging first month results for Xenoblade Chronicles. Analyst firm PiperJaffray has made some forecasts about the upcoming data, including a prediction that the epic RPG was the third best-selling game in the U.S. last month. If this turns out to be true, I’m sure Nintendo would be more than happy with Xenoblade’s performance in North America thus far.
THQ has confirmed that they won’t have a booth at this year’s E3.
However, the company will initiate a number of E3-related activities. THQ will show a variety of titles to the E3 judges, will have a press/business center at the expo for meetings, and will be involved with first-party activities.
THQ’s decision to not pursue a booth can be attributed to its poor financial state.
“We’re not producing a booth, but we will be participating in E3. We will be showing games to the E3 judges at their event coming up, and we’ll be hosting a press and business center at the show for meetings (as well as participating with first party activities).”
“When we needed to make the decision on the booth (many months ago) we were in a MUCH different place than today. But, we will be there to support our portfolio and the show itself.”
Super Hang-On was just a taste of the Virtual Console Arcade goodness coming our way.
Next week, SEGA’s Wonder Boy in Monster Land and Monster World IV will be hitting the Wii Shop Channel. Each title will be available for 900 points.
This is the first time Monster World IV will be released outside of Japan.
So yes, two Virtual Console Wii games in the same week. When was the last time that happened?!
Kirby’s Pinball Land has been rated by the OFLC. The new listing is a sign that we’ll be seeing the classic Game Boy title on the 3DS Virtual Console sometime in the future. When, specifically? That’s anybody’s guess!
Nintendo reminds you that the Kid Icarus anime shorts are returning to Nintendo Video:
SEGA has an unannounced project in the works for Wii U. Based on a LinkedIn entry, it looks like the game will be a downloadable release.
SEGA of America associate producer Matthew Hickman included a listing for an “unannounced title” in his online profile. In addition to Wii U, it’s in development for the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and PC. As many of you know, PSN/XBLA are virtual platforms, so this new project will probably appear on the Wii U’s digital store.
