Highly anticipated Nintendo WiiTM role-playing game to debut in Europe on April 24th
February 19th 2009 – Rising Star Games today confirms the release date of April 24th 2009 for the highly anticipated strategy RPG Little King’s Story.In a move rarely seen for a new Japanese IP, the title will be released in PAL territories first, emphasising the growing importance of the European market.
Little King’s Story is a unique collaboration between the games industry’s most prodigious talents. Boasting a team of legendary designers – whose portfolios include a range of highly-acclaimed and much-loved titles such as Harvest Moon, No More Heroes, Final Fantasy XII and Super Mario PRG – Little King’s Story is a funny, charming and surprisingly deep PRG, designed to appeal to both casual and core gamers alike.
Contrary to Nintendo’s initial statements about the DSi, the handheld will indeed see exclusive games. Not just downloadable content, but titles which gamers will actually be able to pick up in stores.
“In addition to downloadable games, Nintendo DSi is able to play games made specifically for the system and sold at retail. The system can also play most Nintendo DS™ games, and will have access to a library of more than 850 titles originally made for that system.” – Nintendo of America press release
01. [NDS] Mario & Luigi RPG 3 (Nintendo) 193,000 / NEW
02. [PS3] Street Fighter IV (Capcom) 86,000 / NEW
03. [PSP] Kidou Senshi Gundam: Giren no Yabou (Namco Bandai) 40,000 / NEW
04. [PS2] Kidou Senshi Gundam: Giren no Yabou (Namco Bandai) 38,000 / NEW
05. [360] Street Fighter IV (Capcom) 38,000 / NEW
06. [PSP] Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (Konami) 27,000 / 174,000
07. [PS2] Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (Konami) 25,000 / 170,000
08. [PS3] Demon’s Souls (SCE) 22,000 / 62,000
09. [PSP] Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 (Namco Bandai) 22,000 / 280,000
10. [NDS] Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (Square Enix) 20,000 / 156,000
Black Bean Games brings you Ico Soccer
Milan, Italy – 18th February, 2009 – Black Bean Games and Artematica Entertainment strengthen their partnership with the release of a new concept game for soccer, due by the end of June. Ico Soccer has been thought for Nitendo DSTM and represents a game based mainly on logic and strategic analysis rather then reflexes and strong licence.
Ico Soccer is a touch-based soccer experience that brings the player to be the team manager, interacting on team formation, substitution and tactics. Through Nintendo DS Stylus and visual icons, representing the different actions of the match, the player can move the entire team according to his strategy. With the balance bar, placed at the bottom of the fully fledged screen, the player is perfectly aware of the attitude of the team through the entire match.
9 February 2009 – Nintendo will launch its new handheld console, the Nintendo DSi, in Europe on 3 April 2009. The Nintendo DSi will be available in black or white and is the thinnest and lightest member of the Nintendo DS family. The console is packed with new features that will excite fans of and newcomers to the Nintendo DS range.
There are many ways to have fun with the Nintendo DSi, from creating, customising and sharing photos with friends & family or listening to and experimenting with your favourite music, to playing more than 1000 Nintendo DS games and downloading new Nintendo DSiWare games directly onto your console. The Nintendo DSi also features built-in Internet browsing capabilities, meaning the fun begins the moment you switch it on!
A bunch of rumors about upcoming EA and Activision projects have been released, including release dates, speculation that Brutal Legend will be releasing for Wii, and notes about DJ Hero. It’s unclear how many of these rumors will come true, but there is at least some validity to them. MotionPlus for Tiger Woods on Wii was just confirmed by IGN (which was included in the list of rumors) in addition to gameplay details and overall information about Dead Space Extraction (has been removed from the list below since it’s no longer a rumor).
Guitar Hero Metallica
May 29th
XB360, PS3, PS2, Wii.
Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs
June 26th (Movie June 26th)
Everything (except PSP)
DJ Hero
July (may slip to Q4)
XB360, PS3, Wii.
– comes with a turntable peripheral
– Paradise City mixed with ABC during demo
– 3 colored buttons and a fader switch
Star Wars Clone Wars – new game(s) expected
Lego Indiana Jones 2 – expected this Sept.
Star Wars Battlefront 3 – next year at the earliest
BOOM BLOX BASH PARTY, Wii – May 2nd
EA SPORTS ACTIVE, Wii – May 15th
– 30 day challenge
– £39.99
MY SIMS RACING, Wii, DS – June 09
GRAND SLAM TENNIS, Wii – June 19th
– real players in cartoon style
– controls appeared sluggish in demo
TIGER WOODS 10, All formats – July 10th
– new courses
– more focus on online
– MotionPlus supported
– more party games
MY SIMS SPECIAL AGENTS Wii, DS – Autumn 09
– EA due to give big push
SimAnimals 2 SAFARI, Wii, DS – Oct 09
CHARM GIRLS CLUB, Wii, DS – Oct 09
– titles such as Pyjama Party and Fashion Show
– game releases come packed with a charm
LITTLIEST PET SHOP BEST FRIENDS, Wii, DS – Oct 09
BRUTAL LEGEND, 360, PS3, Wii – Autumn 09
FAMILY GAME NIGHT 2, Wii, 360, PS3, DS – Oct 09
– Operation, Jenga and new Connect 4
– DS title will feature games from both FGN 1 and 2
