Normally I wouldn’t post up an ESRB description that doesn’t reveal new information about a game, but I felt like this is one of those instances where exceptions should be made. It’s a bit lengthy, so I’ll put most of the rating after the break.
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Platform: Wii
Rating: Mature
Content descriptors: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
The Spike TV Video Game Awards have received a lot of attention as of late. Geoff Keighley, the man in charge of the show, has been pumping up the event with teases over the past few days. The VGAs will be taking place later today, but Keighley has one final tease for fans before it all starts. On his official Twitter, he wrote that the biggest surprise in the history of the VGAs will be shared, and it’ll be revealed basically as soon as the show starts.
“Do not miss the first five minutes of the VGAs for our biggest surprise premiere in VGA history!”
I don’t really think this will be Nintendo-related necessarily, but it should be interesting if you’re a fan of gaming in general.
This information comes from the ESRB…
Platform: Wii
Rating: MatureContent descriptors: Blood, Violence
Rating summary:
This is a first-person shooter in which players take control of an elite special-forces unit. Missions are set “behind enemy lines” in a number of Middle Eastern-style locations. Players use “run-and-gun” tactics as they navigate tight alleyways and corridors, secure buildings, and kill enemy forces. Realistic machine guns, shotguns, and grenades are used throughout each mission. The blood effects account for the Mature rating: When a player is shot by an enemy, the camera jerks slightly and a semi-opaque red effect covers the screen; large sprays of blood burst out of injured characters and linger in the air for a brief period.
Thanks to Captain N for the news tip!
This information comes from a recent Bloomberg article…
“Our read on the consumer is very strong. What we are seeing today is a strong momentum for hardware and software. Profitability in this industry is in software. The software peak in this industry should be this year and next year. [Nintendo commands] a growing advantage against key competitors. I look at our performance and see it’s right on track with where we believed it would be.” – Reggie Fils-Aime
Thanks to Captain N for the news tip!
These scores come from the latest issue of Game Informer (201)…
Assassin’s Creed 2 – 9.5
Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines – 6.5
Atelier Annie – 5
Band Hero – 7.75
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex Edition – 6.5
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Wii) – 5.5
God of War Collection – 9.5
Guitar Hero: Van Halen – 7.5
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier – 7.75
King’s Bounty: Armored Princess – 8.75
League of Legends – 7.75
LittleBigPlanet PSP – 8.5
Need for Speed Nitro – 6.5
New Super Mario Bros. Wii – 9.25
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles – 8
Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage – 6
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories – 6.25
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks – 8
The Saboteur – 8
Tony Hawk: Ride – 5.75
Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy – 7
