1. Call of Duty 4 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC (10 million copies sold-Released November 6, 2007)-Activision, now Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI)
2. Halo 3 for the Xbox 360 (8 million copies sold -Released September 25, 2007)-Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT)
3. Grand Theft Auto 4 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC (6.5 million copies sold -Released April 29, 2008)-Take Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO)
4. Mario Kart Wii for the Wii (6.5 million copies sold -Released April 10, 2008)-Nintendo Co. Ltd. (Pink Sheets: NTDOY)
5. Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii (6 million copies sold -Released November 1, 2007)-Nintendo
6. Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii (5 million copies sold -Released January 31, 2008)-Nintendo
7. Wii Fit for the Wii (5 million copies sold -Release December 1, 2007 (in Japan, later elsewhere)-Nintendo
8. Metal Gear Solid 4 for the PlayStation 3 (3 million copies sold -Released June 12, 2008)-Konami Corp. (NYSE: KNM)
LOS ANGELES (December 2, 2008) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, and Disney Interactive Studios, announced today that KINDGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories has shipped to North American retailers. Additionally, the release of KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days, the first entry in the franchise for Nintendo DS™, has been confirmed for a North American release.
With more than 12 million copies shipped worldwide, the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise is one of the most beloved RPGs in video game history. Disney and FINAL FANTASY® characters unite in a magical game world, engaging players across the globe with its gripping storyline and action-packed gameplay. Fans can now complete the experience with the arrival and announcement of two key pieces in the KINGDOM HEARTS saga.
Thanks to Joe for the news tip!
London (2nd December 2008) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that DRAGON QUEST®: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride™ will be released across PAL territories in Spring 2009, exclusively on the Nintendo DS™ handheld system.
Following the fun and colourful path set by DRAGON QUEST: The Chapters of the Chosen™, the second instalment in the Zenithia Trilogy, DRAGON QUEST: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride now journeys onto the Nintendo DS as a high quality remake of the classic DRAGON QUEST V, packed with exciting new features and a truly genre defining story.
New Handheld Game Stars Mama from the Multi-Million Selling Cooking Mama Franchise
EDISON, N.J., December 2, 2008-Rising out of the rich soil sprouts Gardening Mama, a new Nintendo DS™ gardening simulation that was announced today by Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market. Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, the team that created the award-winning Cooking Mama franchise that has sold 2.5 million units domestically, Gardening Mama brings back the beloved matron to cultivate a cornucopia of fruits, flowers and vegetables in her backyard.
“Mama has become a certifiable icon since her original introduction in Cooking Mama DS,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. “Her first brand offshoot captures those features that made the Cooking Mama series a best seller-an innovative concept, full Touch Screen control, approachable gameplay for everyone and, of course, a charismatic mentor who pushes you in her own endearing way to give a gold medal performance every time.”
– The Best-Selling Boxing Franchise Returns with a Huge Roster of Celebrity-inspired Fighters Looking to Land the KO Punch in Spring 2009 –
NEW YORK, December 2, 2008 – The hilarious Ready 2 Rumble franchise is flexing its muscles and planning a major, star-studded return to the ring in spring 2009 with the launch of Ready 2 Rumble Revolution, the newest game in the much-loved series. Bringing the franchise to Wii™ for the first time, the game retains all the knockout features of best-sellers Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Round 1 and Round 2, while delivering a knockout punch of style and attitude. Tailored to take advantage of the motion-controlled realism of Wii, Ready 2 Rumble Revolution makes landing a punch more fun than ever.
“Ready 2 Rumble Revolution is poised to take back the title as the undisputed champion of arcade boxing games and we hope to reach an even bigger audience than ever thanks to the huge popularity of Wii,” said Phil Harrison, President of Infogrames, the parent company of Atari. “The outrageous celebrity caricatures paired with a fun boxing experience made even more over-the-top thanks to the Wii controllers will make the newest version of this famed franchise a must-have for all fans of boxing and physical fun on Wii.”
Dragon Quest IX (DS)
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (DS)
LostWinds (Wii)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (DS, Wii)
Blood of Bahamut (DS)
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales 2 (DS)
Chrono Trigger (DS)
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo & Cid’s Dungeon+ (DS)
Pingu no Waku Waku Carnival! (DS)
Snoopy DS: Snoopy to Chuugen Taichi ni Ei ni Iku! (DS)
– Called “Kyou to Ashita no Uranai Lucky Channel,” translates to “Today and Tomorrow Fortune Lucky Channel” in English
– Channel involves luck and fortune telling.
– Register up to six Miis with date of birth information, receive their fortune daily
Description of the modes:
Today’s Fortune, Tomorrow’s Fortune
This mode gives your Mii a number to indicate its fortune for the current and following day. Those who want to get more specific can get readings on love, work, studies, communication, and money, each on a five point scale. This mode will even give you a lucky color for the day.
Friendliness Fortune
This mode offers compatibility rankings for two Miis. On days that your compatibility ranking is high, it’s encouraged that you eat and play together. On days that your compatibility is low, the mode will tell you when you can expect the ranking to rise again.
Food Guide
This mode offers three key words to describe recommended food genres and ingredients for the day. Sample words include “Rice,” “Japanese Food,” “Fried,” and “Fish.” Nintendo expects people to interpret the keywords differently and come up with different food ideas. The results change depending both on the day and on the Miis that you select to include in the fortune telling.
Play Guide
Similar to the Food Guide, this mode offers three keywords regarding recommended play style for the day. Sample words include “Sports”, “Racket,” and “Net.” Using these three key words, you and your family and friends can come up with activities. As with the food guide, the results change with the day and depending on the Miis that you’ve chosen to include in the fortune telling.
Beauty Guide
This mode gives three keywords on how you can improve your luck. Sample words include “Hair,” “More than usual,” “Cleaning,” “Hand,” “Beautifully,” and “Window.” You’ll have to determine what the resulting words mean.
