Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are giving Pokémon™ fans yet another reason to get revved up for the March 6 launch of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems. Consumers who purchase either of the new games between launch and April 10 will be able to receive a special Liberty Pass via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection (broadband Internet access required), which will enable them to catch the never-before-seen Mythical Pokémon Victini™.
Victini – the Victory Pokémon – is the first Pokémon that’s Psychic- and Fire-type and cannot be obtained through normal game play. It is said that Victini creates an unlimited supply of energy, which it shares with others. This energy source may be the secret to how it brings about victories. Victini’s unique and exclusive Victory Star ability not only increases its own accuracy in battle, but also boosts the accuracy of all a player’s Pokémon in battle. Victini is a must-have in any Pokémon battle, and is especially useful in Triple Battles, which debut in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version.
This feature, in short, is about my life with Nintendo. I may have started late in the company’s long run of systems, but there’s no denying that Nintendo is a large part of my gaming life, even if it’s not the main focus. Today, I’m going to talk about my time with the Game Boy, and Pokémon – my greatest Nintendo obsession.
My obsession with Pokémon began in 1998 when the original show was airing on Saturdays on WB (now called the CW). This was even before they repeated everything the day after. They stopped doing that a few months later. The first episode I saw was the one where Ash was facing some trainer with a Parasect and Charmeleon refused to obey him and got owned by said Parasect. I don’t recall the name of the episode though (but I’m sure someone knows it).
You know, I almost forgot this game existed! The game should be out fairly soon, if I’m remembering correctly.
Some interesting tidbits about the Mario series have been shared in previous Iwata Asks articles. The latest interview is live, and features some surprising facts about previous plans for Super Mario Bros. According to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and Shigeru Miyamoto, the original specifications for the game included a rifle, beam gun, and even plans for a rocket.
Iwata: And it says the A button is for kicking when empty-handed and also for using a rifle and a beam gun. Is this really for Super Mario Bros.?! (laughs)
Everyone: (laughs)
Miyamoto: He was going to use a beam gun when he flew on a cloud.
Iwata: Ever since the beginning, you imagined him flying in the sky?
Miyamoto: Yes. But at the time, it wasn’t on a cloud, but on a rocket.
Iwata: Huh? Mario flying on a rocket?! (laughs) Oh right, that’s on another page.
Miyamoto: I decided to divide the actions between ground and sky. I think I was still puzzling it out. Even though it was only six months before completion. (laughs)
Iwata: Still, I’m surprised that early on you didn’t use the A button to jump.
Miyamoto: I didn’t remember either!
Everyone: (laughs)
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2010, that exceeded the company’s guidance due to strong sales of its new uDraw GameTablet.
“We posted a strong holiday quarter led by our new uDraw GameTablet, which shipped 1.2 million units. This owned intellectual property provides THQ with a new growth opportunity focused on innovative and creative game play”
For the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2010, THQ reported net sales of $314.6 million, compared with $356.7 million in the prior-year period. On a non-GAAP basis, for the three months ended December 31, 2010, the company reported net sales of $323.1 million, compared with $357.0 million a year ago.
Lesquin, France, February 1st, 2011 – Bigben Interactive, a leading European distributor and publisher, and Vooz are spreading some Valentine’s love early with the news that Pucca’s Kisses Game will be available on February 14th for download from WiiWare™.
The game is based on the timeless original series. Click here to check out the official game trailer on Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LXeTEyh-R4
How far will you go to get what you really want?
