VIENNA, Austria – December 15th, 2008
Bplus, independent software developer, today announces the launch of the official website to Niki – Rock ‘n’ Ball, its upcoming arcade platformer, available on WiiWare™ soon.
What is a ZeLeLi pearl?
How does the Amulet work?
Where do all the monsters come from?
Who is Niki?This and more is revealed on the website together with an exclusive new video that illustrates the intriguing story of Niki – Rock ‘n’ Ball.
The website offers many new screenshots as well as detailed information about how the game can be played and introduces not only the hero Niki but also the Turbofan, the Bumper and some of the monsters Niki has to fight in his first adventure.
Visit: http://Niki.Bplus.at
Key Facts:
Genre: Jump ‘n’ Roll
Platform: Wii™
Developer: Bplus
Players: 1 or 2 Player cooperative
Control Styles: Wii Remote™ only – Retro or motion controlled
Presentation: 2D gameplay, 3D graphics and animations, 60 fps
Video Modes: 480p, 16:9 widescreen
Release Date: TBA
Price: 500 Wii Points™
ESRB rating: E for Everyone with Comic Mischief
PEGI rating: 7+ / 6+ Portugal
USK rating: Freigegeben ohne Altersbeschränkung
Guitar Hero vs. Rock Band
– Craig was impressed with Rock Band 2, but they don’t have the instruments yet
– Tried using Guitar Hero controllers and they worked
– Feature-wise identical to PS3/360 games
– Visually isn’t bad, it’s lower-res. Looks better than the PS2 version.
– Rock Band 2 review coming on Wednesday
– Everything on PS3/360 will eventually be available on Wii (DLC)
– Bozon says World Tour star power isn’t very well-done in Guitar Hero
– Actual gameplay in Rock Band is better than World Tour
– Track selection also better in Rock Band 2
– Daemon loves that you can play through Rock Band 2 solo, or bring in friends
– Overall the IGN team is very impressed with Rock Band 2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fighter
– Bozon’s really interested in the game
– Bozon will probably end up reviewing it
– Members of the Smash Bros. team and Ex Team-Ninja
– Darker look to the game – more edgy/aged up
– 4-player Smash style game
– No single-player like Subspace Emissary, it will be something else (might just be staged based)
– Can use different controller options
– Sounds like a cool project
– Going to try to have better online than Brawl
Just received an email update from Rockstar, and this boxart image was in it. Not sure if this is the final image (though it is missing the Wi-Fi logo), but I suppose this is what the company is using for now.
Videos
Wii Music Tips 6: Drum Mode Tutorial
Wario Land: Shake It! Tips 1
Shaun White: Mountains Featurette
Rock Band 2: Avenged Sevenfold Featurette
Cooking Mama: World Kitchen Pizza Video
Prince of Persia: Fallen King Video
Big Kahuna Party Info Video
FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play Info Video
Imagine: Babysitters Info Video
Digest Video
Demos (Expire 11/21)
Personal Trainer: Cooking Mac & Cheese Demo
Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero
Soul Bubbles Demo
Amazing Adventures: The Forgotten Ruins Demo
Update: Club Nintendo is now live. Visit the website here
Club Nintendo went live a couple of minutes ago (although the placeholder has returned – temporarily, we assume). Here’s the first details on the service:
Earning coins
Wii game register = 50 coins
DS game register = 30 coins
VC/WiiWare titles/Wii Channels = 10 coins
– Indicating your intent to buy a game. You’ll earn 10 extra Coins after you buy it, register it and complete the survey.
– Registering a Nintendo game and completing a quick survey within 4 weeks of its launch. You’ll earn an additional 10 Coins!
– Completing a Post Play survey that will be available within 4-6 after the release of a game. You’ll earn an additional 10 Coins!
Prizes thus far:
Game & Watch Collection – 800 coins
White Nintendo DS Game Card Case – 600 coins
Hanafuna Cards – 800 coins
Mario Party Playing Cards – 500 points
Animal Crossing Playing Cards – 500 points
Mario Nintendo DS Game Rack – 600 coins
Nintendo DS Game Card and Stylus Set (Black) – 600 coins
Nintendo DS Game Card and Stylus Set (Super Mario Bros. Theme) – 600 coins
Nintendo DS Game Card and Stylus Set (Animal Crossing Theme) – 600 coins
Nintendo DS Lite Case (Silver) – 400 points
Wii Remote Holder – 300 coins
Platinum/Gold status info:
600 coins in a Club Nintendo year (July 1 to July 30) can receive a free gift + Platinum rank
300 coins in a Club Nintendo year can receive a different free gift + Gold rank
Read past the break for some information about product registration…
This isn’t exactly Nintendo related, but it is video game related. And unfortunately, this is another terribly saddening story over a video game.
17-year-old Daniel Petric was angry about his parents taking away his copy of Halo 3 to the point that, believe it or not, shot his father and killed his mother. The newest detail about the case is that he also attempted to pass off the killing as a murder-suicide.
Petric, who was 16 at the time, secretly left his house to purchase Halo 3. However, the boy was caught by his parents. Apparently the parents did not want their son to be playing Halo 3, so the game was placed in a lockbox. A 9mm hangun was additionally inside the box. Petric managed to somehow open it, and took both the game and the gun out of the box.
The most disturbing part of this whole story? Before Petric shoot his father, he said, “Would you guys close your eyes. I have a surprise for you.” Right after that, Petric shot his father.
Fortunately, the father survived the shooting but the same cannot be said about Daniel’s mother. Daniel is currently tried to
The case is being tried to a Lorain County Common Pleas judge instead of a jury at the request of Daniel Petric.
Most publications have, or are in the process of handing out their 2008 awards. Check out the EDGE magazine awards below:
Best game:
LittleBigPlanet
GTA IV
Fable II
Best Innovation:
LittleBigPlanet
NXE
Left 4 Dead
Best Visual Design
LittleBigPlanet
Street Fighter IV
Far Cry 2
Best Audio Design:
Dead Space
GTA IV
No More Heroes
Best hardware:
Xbox 360
PS3
Wii
Best Publisher:
Microsoft Game Studios
Electronic Arts
Sony Computer Entertainment
Best Online Experience:
Left 4 Dead
LittleBigPlanet
Gears of War 2
Best Developer:
Media Molecule
Criterion Games
Rockstar North
1 1 CALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR TREYARCH ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
2 2 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
3 3 FIFA 09 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
5 4 NEED FOR SPEED: UNDERCOVER EA BLACK BOX EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
4 5 DR KAWASHIMA’S BRAIN TRAINING NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
7 6 FALLOUT 3 BETHESDA BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
9 7 WII PLAY NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
8 8 WII FIT NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
10 9 GUITAR HERO: WORLD TOUR VICARIOUS VISIONS REDOCTANE ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
6 10 TOMB RAIDER: UNDERWORLD CRYSTAL DYNAMICS EIDOS EIDOS
WiiWare
Strong Bad Episode 5 8-Bit is Enough – 316 blocks
Big Kahuna Party – 122 blocks
VC
Enduro Racer – 17 blocks
Course: DK Summit
Main objective: Go through gates
Secondary objective: Obtain the best time
Tournament date: 12/15 – 12/25
