Believe it or not, it’s been only about six months since the Nintendo DSi made its worldwide debut. There’s still a ways to go before a DSi-exclusive games come out and DSiWare has yet to reach its full potential. Considering these facts, it would seem a bit odd to make a prediction about another handheld release.
However, Soichiro Fukuda, an analyst at Citigroup in Tokyo, believes that a DS model change may make its first appearance next June. Presently, the DSi is experiencing continued success in the market and by June 2010, the system will only have been out for a little more than a year. Would Nintendo really be willing to show off its next handheld when the time comes?
Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
5. Wii Play (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
3. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
4. Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga (Marvelous)
5. Forever Blue 2: Umi no Yobigoe (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Toy Story Mania (Disney)
5. FIFA 10 (EA Sports)
Nintendo DS
North America: 1. Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Nintendo)
2. Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (Square Enix)
3. Scribblenauts (Warner Bros.)
4. Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (Nintendo)
5. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Pocket Monsters: Soul Silver (Nintendo)
2. Pocket Monsters: Heart Gold (Nintendo)
3. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (Atlus)
4. Love Plus (Konami)
5. Tomodachi Collection (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box (Nintendo)
2. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
3. Scribblenauts (Warner Bros.)
4. MySims: Agents (EA Games)
5. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney)
NEW YORK, NY (October 9, 2009) – Atari Inc., one of the world’s most recognized brands, and The Weinstein Company, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with The Weinstein Company to develop and publish a series of video game titles based on the pop culture sensation Project Runway. The initial game in the Project Runway line will be developed by Tornado Studios and is expected to be released for Wii™ in Spring 2010. The announcement was made by Jim Wilson, CEO and President, Atari Inc and Harvey Weinstein, Co- Chairman of The Weinstein Company.
The Project Runway video game will put players in the role of an aspiring fashion designer. Similar to the show, players will be presented with different challenges as they create designs and adorn models with hair, make-up, and accessories. Players can then become the model and strut their creations down the runway using the Wii Balance Board™ accessory. Capturing the true essence of Project Runway, the title will feature the show’s talent.
Upcoming WiiWare Title Features a Quirky Take on Evolution In Which Mankind Battles Bizarre Species
San Mateo, Calif. – Oct. 8, 2009 – Wii™ owners will direct the course of evolution this fall when Hudson Entertainment launches Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem. Exclusively downloadable for WiiWare™, the interspecies shooter is set to be published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT. Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem is rated E10+ by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
“Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem combines classic shooter gameplay with a surreal take on evolution,” says Peter Dassenko, Producer at Hudson Entertainment. “It’s all about the survival of the fittest in this downloadable title.”
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (DS) – 71,000 (63%)
Blue Dragon: Ikai no Kyojuu (DS) – 7,500 (22%)
White Knight Chronicles: EX Edition (PS3) – 3,400 (25%)
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga (Wii) – 3,300 (29%)
Kurogane no Linebarrels (PSP) – 2,700 (36%)
Iron Master (DS) – 1,000 (19%)
Phantasy Star Portable (BEST) (PSP) – 870 (15%)
Tago Akira no Atama no Taisou Dai-3-Shuu (DS) – 560 (6%)
Thanks to Ross M for the news tip!
During the Tokyo Game Show, Koei Tecmo published a trailer for an unannounced title. There wasn’t much to the actual video and the game itself has been shrouded in mystery. However, according to the official website, Koei Tecmo will be properly unveiling the game next Wednesday in Tokyo. Company president Kenji Matsubara and producer Hisashi Koinuma (Samurai Warriors 2, Samurai Warrios 3) will be attending.
Some have speculated that the new title might be a Fist of the North Star project. A few games in the series have launched on the DS and Wii, but it remains to be seen which platform(s) this new game will land on. If it is Nintendo related, we’ll keep you up-to-date.
Thanks to Kay for the news tip!
-Kirby Super Star (SFC, Nintendo)
-Baraduke (VCA, Namco Bandai)
-Bakutotsu Kijuutei: Baraduke II (VCA, Namco Bandai)
