JUMP, BATTLE AND DARN YOUR WAY THROUGH KIRBY’S EPIC YARN FOR Wii
Platform classic’s long-awaited return features beautiful graphics, unique gameplay and two- player co-operative play
The cute and adorable Kirby returns after almost a decade in a remarkably stitched together world of fabric and yarn. In Kirby’s Epic Yarn, exclusively for Wii, help Kirby battle enemies, jump over obstacles and transform himself throughout this classic side-scrolling platformer with a twist. This imaginative wild and woolly adventure launches across Europe on February 25th 2011.
A game for all ages, children, grandparents and serious gamers alike can enjoy the twists and turns of Kirby’s exploits together in a co-operative two-player mode. In Kirby’s beautiful and ingenious environment, literally everything reflects the game’s inventive textile theme. Whether by grabbing hold of zips or swinging on buttons, Kirby can explore the fabric environment, revealing secret areas and hidden items!
Consumers from Seattle to San Diego to Experience New Wii Party Video Game Inside a Fully Customized Airstream Trailer
–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo:
WHAT:
It’s not often that holiday shoppers can gather together for a free, hands-on look at one of the season’s most remarkable games. From Dec. 8 – 17, families and friends will be on their feet and having a blast when Nintendo of America’s extraordinary Wii Party Airstream West Coast Tour rolls into shopping centers and family attractions in select U.S. West Coast cities. Consumers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to experience the one-of-a-kind social fun of the new Wii Party™ video game aboard a special Nintendo-themed Airstream trailer. In addition to providing a fun-filled break for holiday shoppers, the Wii Party Airstream West Coast Tour will offer attendees a chance to win their own Wii™ system and a copy of Wii Party.
Created exclusively for the popular Wii system, Wii Party is designed to get families and friends on their feet and having fun together. The game features 13 party game modes and more than 80 entertaining minigames, some of which take the action from the TV screen into the living room. For example, “Animal Tracker” challenges players to pick up the Wii Remote making a particular animal sound, while “Hide ‘n’ Hunt” asks players to locate a controller that’s been cleverly hidden by another player. Whether they’re playing cooperatively or competitively, Wii Party gives every player a turn in the spotlight by putting their customized Mii™ characters at the center of the action. More information about Wii Party is available at http://wiiparty.nintendo.com.
This information comes from Nintendo Power…
– Visuals the same for the most part
– Enhanced textures
– Numerous control options
– Wii Remote + nunchuck controller option, Classic Controller option
– Can use MotionPlus if you want
– Dev team considering Balance Board support
Well, we know Warren Spector is a fan of Zelda! The image above is a nice, little tribute to the the Old Man’s famous line from Link’s first adventure.
NERF “N-Strike” Double Blast Bundle Lands at Retail in Time for Holidays
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – December 1, 2010 – The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the release of the NERFTM “N-StrikeTM” Double Blast Bundle, a collection of two popular NERF “N-Strike” video games, which is available for the WiiTM. Based on the popular Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) boys’ brand, the NERF “N-Strike” bundle will get boys’ adrenaline pumping as they prepare to engage in tons of action-packed missions.
“The NERF “N-Strike” video games have been extremely popular among tween boys and we expect this latest bundle to hit the same mark as it rolls up all of the missions and adventure in one place for hours of battle-style play,” said Chip Lange, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Hasbro Division at Electronic Arts. “With the NERF “N-Strike” Double Blast Bundle landing just in time for the holidays, it’s sure to make a great 2-in-1 gift for kids looking for big NERF-style action.”
Some games are missing from the video, but most of you will probably enjoy it nonetheless!
Thanks to Dorky Dork for the tip!
DSiWare
Cave Story
Frenzic, Spot It! Challenge
WiiWare
Airport Mania: First Flight – 278 blocks
HB Arcade Disc Golf – 316 blocks
Cave Story demo – 110 blocks
Virtual Console
Magical Drop II – 59 blocks
