– The first of 6 DSi-exclusive games from Square-Enix & Intelligent Systems in the works
– Unclear if the rest are DSiWare or DSi-cart games
– Supervisor is series creator Yuji Horii
– Art director is Akira Toriyama. Music by Kouichi Sugiyama
– Control classic monsters from the Dragon Quest series, each with different stats and skills
– 4-player online multiplayer battling confirmed

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Sean Brennan, managing director for Bethesda in Europe, has stated that the company will be making an announcement on a “really big Wii game this year.” Brennan understands the situation with mature Wii titles and realizes that one must understand just how large that type of market is.

“We are going to make an announcement on a really big Wii game this year, we’ve got a couple of other things in the pipeline, and it’s a format we’re really looking at with the right approach. I’ve got consoles at home but I wouldn’t sit and play an 18-rated game with my family on the Wii. Is there space in the Wii market for that? I think there is, but again, it’s all about finding out how big that is. Is it 5 per cent? If it’s five per cent of the market and you can own that space it’s worth doing because you can achieve volume. If you can’t own it at five per cent, it’s not worth doing, quite frankly…We’re not going to establish a new range and call it ‘My Girly Game Range’ or whatever these other companies are doing, it’s so me-too and boring. Looking at the opportunities in the Nintendo space is interesting for us because it’s more driven by getting the right product for the demographic and also the right quality. We’re not going to do a hamster simulator, it’s not us. We’re not going to produce games for girls or pet-sim products. There’s nothing to distinguish them from one another. We have huge respect for the Nintendo platforms, and from a marketing perspective globally they’ve been phenomenal. It would be churlish to ignore that space…It was a problem with the DS space as well, because as soon as you spot the bandwagon, it’s already too late. People don’t get that. There are still some people jumping on the bandwagon but it’s not within our business philosophy.”

Small update: Fixed minor inaccuracy

– No Wii MotionPlus support
– Resident Evil 2 is the the basis for the story but you will have to discover the specifics of the plot
– Original voice actors for Leon, Claire, and Ada return
– Difficulty changed from the first game
– Online multiplayer was considered, but technical issues prevented the team from including it
– Will have some sort of online feature

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The Conduit developer High Voltage Software confirms booth at E3 2009, plans to unveil new IP

Hoffman Estates, IL – May 15, 2009 – High Voltage Software, Inc., the independent developer behind the upcoming Wii first-person shooter The Conduit, today announced that it will host a booth at next month’s Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3), where visitors will have a chance to play the studio’s latest title. The company has chosen E3 as the venue to debut a previously unannounced IP behind closed doors to select media representatives.

“2009 is already shaping up to be a groundbreaking year for this studio,” said Kerry J. Ganofsky, CEO and founder of High Voltage Software. “The release of The Conduit is just around the corner and there is more to come. We feel that E3 is the perfect opportunity to show off our hard work and give a taste of our very latest project.”

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Yup…It’s Golf and Table Tennis – Two games that should be familiar to frequent Wii Sports/Wii Play players.

Make sure to check out a few clips of Wii Sports Resort after the break.

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Wondering which character has taken the final roster spot in Punch-Out? Somewhat surprisingly, it’s actually a Nintendo character. Head past the break to see for yourself!

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“Technically, sure. I’m not confirming anything though, just to be clear.” – Christian Svensson
Corporate Officer/VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development

I don’t think we’ll be seeing Phoenix Wright on Wii anytime soon, but it’s nice to know that the door isn’t completely shut on the idea.

“We have only now been able to get the Wii in stock on a regular basis. Our focus is how do we keep bringing great software experiences to the consumer on a system that is outselling all of its competitors.” – Reggie Fils-Aime

It would be pretty silly for Nintendo to discuss “Wii 2” right now. The company definitely has some ideas for their next console…You can be sure of that. But, there simply is no reason why Nintendo would begin discussing a successor at the present time.

Thanks to Jake for the news tip!

These details come from the upcoming issue of Nintendo Power…

– “Working” on adding online to North American version (not confirmed yet)
– Officially called Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
– HUD slightly different
– Will have new features
– Game might have new characters
– Releasing this Winter

Thanks to Jake for the news tip!

Joshua B., 11, of Wallingford, C.T., competes in the Punch-Out!! challenge on May 16, 2009 at the Nintendo World store in New York City. Punch-Out!! launches on May 18, 2009 for the Wii console.

Cyr F., center, of Jersey City, N.J., claims the title of World Video Boxing Association champion, edging out 31 other contestants. The hotly anticipated Punch-Out!! video game will be released for the Wii console on May 18, 2009.

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