This information comes from Team Ninja boss Yosuke Hayashi…

“The concept of this game is basically to create the best version of Dead or Alive. Actually for the Metroid collaboration, we had help from Nintendo and they’re really friendly with us. But the concept of Dead or Alive as the best version of the game means Samus Aran or Metroid is something different. That’s why we are not focusing on that in terms of the concept. So talking about Samus Aran, is she playable or not? This time she’s not playable. But Samus Aran will be shown in the game. She comes to help the player. That’s the collaboration shown there [in the trailer]. But how you can unlock Samus Aran? Please find out by yourself.”

Samus won’t be playable in the game, but she will be making an appearance… just like Ridley. The stage inclusion from Other M is pretty neat in itself, if you ask me!

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You know what I wish grew on trees? Money! If it did, it would solve quite a few problems… We’ve tried out a few advertising options for the site which, so far, haven’t been as successful as I had hoped. We still are giving up on things just yet, though.

In the future, you may see a different background on the site relating to gamer’s interests. It could be for an upcoming title, or something else completely. But the basic idea is that the background may change for a few days, and then it’ll return to its original form. It doesn’t seem like a huge deal, or something that will be annoying or intrusive. Granted it turns out to be something we don’t find advantageous to the benefit of the site or our readers, it will be removed immediately.

Just want to make sure I keep everyone informed!

This information comes from Capcom producer Motohide Eshiro…

“I can’t comment officially but, personally speaking, I think it had a lot to do with the announcements for new consoles. That was overshadowing any other game news at the time.”

Unfortunately, I feel as though Okamiden is in a similar situation as its predecessor. The game is coming out very close to the launch of the 3DS. I’m somewhat concerned that the system’s launch will overshadow the release of Okamiden.

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When it comes to downloadable games for the Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems, you never know what each day might have in store. One minute you’ll be throwing elbows and speeding around the track in Jam City Rollergirls for the WiiWare™ service. Next, you’ll travel back in time for classic arcade-style air battles in 1942 for the Virtual Console™ service. Then it’s back to the present, where you’ve got to stay cool under pressure as an air traffic mastermind in Airport Mania®: Non-Stop Flights for Nintendo DSiWare™. Just when things start to settle down, Rocks N’ Rockets will inspire you to step up and fight off an onslaught of deadly meteors using your Nintendo DSi stylus. With hundreds of downloadable titles to choose from – plus demo versions of select WiiWare games for zero Wii Points™ – you’ll never face another humdrum afternoon again.

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There seems to be an eternal argument going on about violent video games and children, and what sort of adverse affects that these video games may or may not have on such youngsters. Now, I’m no psychologist or specialist on the subject by any means- hell, my opinion doesn’t even mean any more than yours does- but I feel that I need to get this out there for people to read. You see, I’ve been playing a lot of Call of Duty: Black Ops on the Wii lately, and I’ve noticed a lot of very, very poor parenting going on as I play.
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01. / 00. [PSP] Another Century’s Episode Portable (Bandai Namco) {2011.01.13} – 70.217 / NEW
02. / 01. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (Capcom) {2010.12.01} – 68.274 / 4.051.743 (-49%)
03. / 02. [WII] Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo) {2010.12.09} – 29.412 / 734.268 (-56%)
04. / 06. [NDS] Ni no Kuni: The Ebony Wizard (Level 5) {2010.12.09} – 19.020 / 438.544 (-49%)
05. / 14. [PSP] AKB1/48: If I loved an Idol (Bandai Namco) {2010.12.23} – 18.616 / 339.178 (-10%)
06. / 00. [PS3] Arcana Heart 3 (Arc System Works) {2011.01.13} – 17.219 / NEW
07. / 03. [WII] Wii Party (Nintendo) {2010.07.08} – 15.986 / 1.746.021 (-70%)
08. / 04. [NDS] Pokemon Black / White (Pokemon Co.) {2010.09.18} – 15.542 / 5.027.870 (-66%)
09. / 07. [PS3] Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 (Bandai Namco) {2010.12.16} – 12.804 / 331.682 (-58%)
10. / 05. [WII] Mario Sports Mix (Nintendo) {2010.11.25} – 12.173 / 546.234 (-70%)
11. / 09. [PSP] The 3rd Birthday (Square Enix) {2010.12.22} – 10.572 / 223.433 (-61%)
12. / 16. [NDS] Magician’s Quest: The Merchant’s Store of Sorcery (Konami) {2010.11.11} – 10.211 / 307.117 (-47%)
13. / 08. [NDS] SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha – Shadow or Light (Square Enix) {2011.01.06} – 9.772 / 37.116 (-64%)
14. / 17. [WII] Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) {2009.10.01} – 9.275 / 2.232.218 (-46%)
15. / 00. [360] Mass Effect 2 (Microsoft Game Studios) {2011.01.13} – 8.864 / NEW
16. / 12. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) {2008.04.10} – 8.511 / 3.139.306 (-60%)
17. / 10. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) {2009.12.03} – 8.114 / 4.210.586 (-67%)
18. / 11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort (w/ Remote Plus) (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} – 8.053 / 254.827 (-65%)
19. / 27. [PSP] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2011 (Konami) {2010.11.18} – 7.764 / 138.846
20. / 29. [PS3] Call of Duty: Black Ops (Dubbed Edition) (Square Enix) {2010.12.16} – 7.586 / 65.104

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