John McEnroe, Roger Federer and Serena Williams Featured on North American Packaging
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – April 9, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that tennis stars John McEnroe, Roger Federer and Serena Williams will be the North American* cover athletes for its new tennis franchise, EA SPORTS™ Grand Slam® Tennis. Eight different regional player partnerships will be announced soon. McEnroe, one of the sport’s most recognizable figures, was recently confirmed as exclusive to the game. Federer and Williams are among the biggest names in tennis and the most accomplished; having won 23 Grand Slam singles titles between them. Williams becomes the first woman to grace the cover of an EA SPORTS simulation product.
“It’s very exciting to be on the cover of EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis. This game not only shows EA’s enthusiasm for tennis but for also women’s tennis,” said Williams. “I know from experience how tough and gratifying it is to win all four Grand Slams so I hope people will enjoy the Grand Slam experience that is offered in this game.”
In 2007, a job posting was discovered a job posting on Gamasutra for Big Huge Games. It was related to the hiring of a concept artist that would help the team on a new title. The game was described as being “incredibly fun and quirky.” Unfortunately, it looks as though this project has been confirmed to be canceled.
Word has it that this particular project was called God: The Game. The game combined familiar elements from The Settlers, Animal Crossing, and even Zelda. Concept art below…
ENJOY HOURS OF ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY WITH NEW BUDGET DS TITLE
Jewel Quest Solitaire is a new casual puzzle game for the Nintendo DS released to retail tomorrow by Avanquest Software Publishing. Following on from the hugely popular PC and DS games, this new Nintendo DS title will provide puzzle enthusiasts with a fun, modern twist on the traditional versions of both Jewel Quest and Solitaire.
Jewel Quest Solitaire features two types of gameplay including Just Cards Mode, for playing classic solitaire; and Full Quest Mode, which allows players to follow the mysterious storyline and access special jewel boards. The adventure takes place in the South American jungle, where cards must be matched and jewels swapped in order to turn the boards to gold. With 684 different scenarios, Jewel Quest Solitaire provides hours of fun for puzzle fans.
PARIS, FRANCE – April 9, 2009 – DK Games an independent premier video game developer, today announced that Equilibrio a new mesmerizing and gripping, gyrating ball puzzle solving and manipulation game will be available for download throughout Europe on WiiWare™ from April 10th.
Set in a colorful world, the challenge may look simple but Equilibrio tests not only your reflexes but the old gray matter. The basic concept of getting your ball to the exit pod to finish the level is turned upside down, as you use your Wii Remote™ or Wii Balance Board™, to rotate the play area. Players skillfully move the spinning ball through corridors, along ledges fraught with dangers to complete levels. Move the ball too fast and it can shatter, leaving you to pick up the pieces and restart. Go too slow and the ‘equilibrio’ of the ball will not be powerful enough to spring to the desired spot.
More news has come from the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan. Of greatest importance is an update on Wii MotionPlus, which finally has a nailed down timeframe for release. Analyst Hiroshi Kamide reports that Satoru Iwata revealed the information, saying that the peripheral will arrive in Japan in June. Other overseas territories will receive it in July. More details will “come later” says Iwata.
Nintendo DSi launch sales in the UK were revealed earlier this week. Now, more generally, Satoru Iwata has provided further insight in terms of how the system performed. According to Iwata, who was speaking at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan, the DSi sold 300,000 units in both the US and Europe over launch weekend.
Meanwhile, Shigeru Miyamoto was also at the event and highlighted plans to make the DS and DSi into something that can be used for more than just gaming – tests in schools, maps, tour guidance, coupons, and more.
01. [PSP] Mobile Suit Gundam: Senjou no Kizuna Portable (Namco Bandai) 34,000 / 119,000
02. [NDS] Mario & Luigi RPG 3 (Nintendo) 33,000 / 497,000
03. [NDS] Pro Yakyuu Famista DS 2009 (Konami) 27,000 / NEW
04. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2 G (PSP the Best) (Capcom) 24,000 / 555,000
05. [PS2] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2009 (Konami) 16,000 / 93,000
06. [PS3] Musou Orochi Z (KOEI) 15,000 / 185,000
07. [PSP] Disgaea 2 (Nippon Ichi) 15,000 / 54,000
08. [NDS] Super Robot Taisen K (Namco Bandai) 13,000 / 162,000
09. [PS3] Winning Post World (KOEI) 13,000 / NEW
10. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) 12,000 / 3,341,000
We’ve all heard stories of patients in hospitals playing their DS’ and using their Wiis for fitness and health, but now, Nintendo’s handheld will be taking an extra step in helping the medical profession get things done. A new software being developed by Community Engine will soon be implemented to help doctors and nurses monitor their patient’s health without the hassle of dragging around a clipboard. “Suguroku DS” can be used to record important medical data such as temperature, blood pressure, and various other vitals that could be key in saving a life; or curing a child’s stuffy nose. This data can then be transferred directly to a computer where it can be further distributed.
“Suguroku DS” is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in June of 2009, and will sell for a price of 40,000 yen, or $400 USD.
