Nordcurrent, the exciting young European publisher who scored a recent success with 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix, today announces that Minon: Everyday Hero will be released on the Nintendo Wii on the 24th April, 2009.
“Even though we’re a young company, Nordcurrent are continually striving to bring titles to market that are unique, fun and expressive” said Alexander Bravve, MD of Nordcurrent. “Minon: Everyday Hero contains the same imaginative features and quirky nuances that give other Japanese titles their unique gameplay characteristics, and really takes the player to a world unlike any other. Nordcurrent, as a publisher, is focused on bringing something different to the publishing party and Minon: Everyday Hero fits this remit perfectly.”
An original and imaginative platform game, Minon: Everyday Hero will be released for the Nintendo™ Wii™ on the 24th April 2009, with a retail price of £29.99. It is being supported by a strong PR and marketing campaign, with advertising appearing in key specialist outlets such as Official Nintendo Magazine and Edge.
IT’S ROUND ONE FOR PUNCH-OUT!! FOR Wii
Little Mac and the gang are back with a unique boxing experience!
19th March 2009 – The legendary arcade classic Punch-Out!! is back with a vengeance on Wii, but this time it packs an even bigger punch! Featuring all of the well-known characters from Glass Joe to Von Kaiser, superb colour action and classic ring craft, but with the addition of enhanced functionality for the Wii, the game returns for another assault in Europe on May 22nd 2009.
After a flawless fight record on the NES and Super NES, Punch-Out!! revives the story of Little Mac as you follow his journey from up-and-coming boxer in the Bronx, NY to become the boxing World champion. The game reunites the much-loved mean men of the World Video Boxing Association, who Little Mac must challenge and defeat one-by-one. The truly international line-up includes all the wacky favourites from Von Kaiser, King Hippo and Doc Louis.
01. [PS3] Musou Orochi Z (KOEI) 112,000 / NEW
02. [PS3] Resident Evil 5 (Capcom) 61,000 / 381,000
03. [NDS] Picross 3D (Nintendo) 38,000 / NEW
04. [NDS] Mario & Luigi RPG 3 (Nintendo) 38,000 / 389,000
05. [PSP] Shin Sangoku Musou MULTI RAID (KOEI) 33,000 / 316,000
06. [WII] Wii Play: Pikmin 2 (Nintendo) 29,000 / NEW
07. [PS3] Ryu ga Gotoku 3 (SEGA) 24,000 / 449,000
08. [NDS] Seventh Dragon (SEGA) 22,000 / 102,000
09. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best) (Capcom) 16,000 / 484,000
10. [PSP] Resistance Retaliation (SCE) 16,000 / NEW
Puzzle Game Returns with New, Improved Features for the Wii
CHICAGO – March 19, 2009
Akinai Games, a publisher of digitally distributed games for next-generation platforms, today announced NEVES Plus, their latest addition to Nintendo’s WiiWare™ game service. NEVES Plus is a deceptively challenging puzzle game that packs over 500 tangram-style puzzles appropriate for gamers of all ages. The game will go live on WiiWare in Q2, 2009.
“NEVES Plus is a great follow-up to the original Nintendo DS™ version, and now we’ve introduced plenty of multiplayer modes that bring the game to the center of family entertainment,” said Nate Fitt, Marketing Manager at Akinai Games. “With an Egyptian-themed style, new puzzles, and a variety of modes, NEVES Plus promises hours of engaging and addictive gameplay.”
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, launches on Friday 20th March at Gamestation – exclusively for all you Nintendo DS owners out there.
Taking DS games into a whole new league, Chinatown Wars pulls together over a decade’s worth of Grand Theft Auto’s groundbreaking design and innovation. With the use of the DS touch screen you’ll navigate your way through the streets as character Huang Lee, to uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate.
VC
1 (1) – Super Mario Bros. 3
2 (2) – Super Mario Bros.
3 (3) – Super Mario World
4 (4) – Super Mario Bros. 2
5 (5) – Pac-Man
6 (6) – Punch-Out!!
7 (7) – The Legend of Zelda
8 (9) – Super Mario 64
9 (9) – Mario Kart 64
10 (10) – Donkey Kong
11 (11) – Donkey Kong Country
12 (12) – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
13 (13) – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
14 (14) – Sonic the Hedgehog 2
15 (15) – Galaga
16 (16) – Excitebike
17 (18) – The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
18 (17) – Tecmo Bowl
19 (19) – Sonic the Hedgehog
20 (20) – Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen
WiiWare
1 (2) – Tetris Party
2 (3) – My Aquarium
3 (4) – World of Goo
4 (1) – Onslaught
5 (5) – Dr Mario Online Rx
6 (6) – Cue Sports – Pool Revolution
7 (8) – Fun! Fun! Minigolf
8 (7) – My Pokemon Ranch
9 (10) – Brain Challenge
10 (9) – Midnight Bowling
11 (11) – Target Toss Pro: Bags
12 (12) – Defend your Castle
13 (13) – TV Show King
14 (N) – Gradius Rebirth
15 (14) – Wild West Guns
16 (15) – Sandy Beach
17 (20) – Bomberman Blast
18 (16) – Tiki Towers
19 (18) – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
20 (N) – Family & Friends Party
