High Voltage Software, developer of the anticipated Wii FPS The Conduit, is set to announce their new Wii title tonight. Eric Nofsinger, Chief Creative Officer of HVS, stated in a press release a few days ago that their latest game would deliver “jaw-dropping” experiences. IGN’s Matt Casamassina will have the scoop in a few hours, but it will undoubtedly will be showcased further at E3.
“Matt’s in the office this Memorial Day. Why? Pre-E3 2009 coverage kicks off tonight when we unveil High-Voltage Software’s new Wii game.” – IGN’s Twitter
– 61 stages in arcade mode
– 2 final bosses
– Time attack, vs. mode available
– Can download DLC
– 800 points
CLASSICS FROM BOWIE, THE POLICE, OTHERS LAUNCH THIS WEEK IN WiiTM ROCK BAND® MUSIC STORE; MINISTRY, THE ZOMBIES, THE CRANBERRIES MAKE Wii ROCK BAND DEBUT
Cambridge, Mass. – May 25, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced 25 tracks coming this week to the Rock Band®Music Store catalog of downloadable content for the Wii™ system, including hit songs from artists like David Bowie, The Police, The Zombies and industrial metal pioneers Ministry.
As previously announced, Wii Rock Band 2 owners will gain access this week to three tracks from Ministry, two classics from The Zombies and a single from The Cranberries. Additionally, 19 back-catalog tracks will be released for Wii in the Rock Band Music Store.
These figures come from Enterbrain…
– Rhythm Tengoku Gold (NDS, Nintendo): 1,712,441 units sold
Release: 31.07.08
– Killzone 2 (PS3, Sony): 66,495 units sold
Release: 23.04.09
– Mario Kart Wii (Wii, Nintendo): 2,237,817 units sold
Release: 10.04.08
X-Blades (PS3, Ubisoft): 13,514 units sold
Release: 30.04.09
– New Super Mario Bros. (NDS, Nintendo): 5,484,943 units sold
Release: 25.05.06 Release: 25.05.06
The Newest Exciting Instalment in the DBZ series of RPG Adventures Coming Exclusively to Nintendo DS in Europe and PAL Territories Autumn 2009
CERGY-PONTOISE, FRANCE – 25 May 2009 – NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announced the forthcoming launch of brand new role-playing title
Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans coming exclusively to Nintendo DS™ this autumn 2009 in Europe and the PAL regions.The game follows the Saiyan Saga of the original DBZ story starting from the World Tournament and Goku’s triumphant defeat of Piccolo. Players will take the role of Goku and travel the DBZ universe from jungle to Snow Mountain on their quest to victory.
Nintendo Wii
North America
1. EA Sports Active (EA)
2. Punch-Out!! (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout (Ubisoft)
Japan:
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. Wii Sports (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Winning Eleven: Play Maker 2009 (Konami)
5. Shape Boxing: Wii de Enjoy Diet! (Rocket Company)
Europe:
1. EA Sports Active (Electronic Arts)
2. My Fitness Coach (Wii)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. Wii Play (Nintendo)
Nintendo DS
North America
1. Pokemon Platinum (Nintendo)
2. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? (Nintendo)
5. Puzzler Collection (Ubisoft)
Japan
1. Sloan to Michael: Nazo no Monogatari (Level 5)
2. Make a Pro Baseball Team! 2 (Sega)
3. A Train Going By DS (Artdink)
4. Infinite Space (Sega)
5. Dragon Ball Kai: Saiyajin Raishuu (Bandai)
Europe
1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
2. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Puzzler Collection (Ubisoft)
5. Junior Brain Trainer DS (Avanquest)
Bringing the Fun-filled, Action-packed Original Dragon Ball Story to Wii for the First Time with 3D Graphics, Launching in Europe Autumn 2009
CERGY-PONTOISE, FRANCE – 25 May 2009 – NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announced the forthcoming launch of Dragon Ball®: Revenge of King Piccolo exclusively for Wii. Scheduled for European launch this autumn 2009, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo promises to thrill fans with the first ever appearance of the original Dragon Ball story on Wii in glorious 3D.
Heading back to the early days of the Dragon Ball story, players will control Kid Goku as he sets out on fantastic adventures with his friends. The title faithfully reproduces the uniqueness and special humour of the early Dragon Ball series, while adding an original blend of action and adventure to the mix. With the original Japanese music and voiceover included for maximum authenticity, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo offers fans a dazzling new experience with the characters and universe they know and love.
Thanks to _Contra_ for the news tip!
