If there’s one thing that most Sonic fans can agree upon, it’s that creating a completely 2D Sonic might be best for the direction of the series. Tetsu Katano, who has been busy directing Sonic and the Black Knight, recently spoke about a 2D Sonic game. When asked if a pure 2D Sonic experience is being made in a video interview, Katano said, “Obviously we do like to target the core users of Sonic games, but it’s still under discussion so I can’t say a lot about it.” Though Katano was unwilling to confirm anything outright, fans of Sonic who believe the series should be left in 2D can hold on to the words that a pure 2D game is “under discussion.”
Meanwhile, Yuji Naka also spoke in the same interview and provided a few tidbits: More “Let’s” games might be created depending on the sales of Let’s Tap, Prope is looking into the functionality of Wii MotionPlus, and that the company is open to developing games with new types of characters.
Santa Monica, CA – February 6, 2009 – The fate of the earth and the survival of the human race hang in the balance in the Transformers™: Revenge of the Fallen video game from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). Based on Hasbro’s legendary TRANSFORMERS property and the most anticipated blockbuster film of 2009 from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures in association with Hasbro, the game propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind’s salvation and annihilation.
“The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game will give fans the chance to experience their favorite AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an all-new, movie inspired adventure packed with the thrilling and explosive action that only the TRANSFORMERS universe can deliver,” said Rob Kostich, vice president of global brand management, Activision, Inc. “We are thrilled to announce that after experiencing the rush of commanding colossal robots on their own, players can challenge their friends for the first time ever in full-featured, blistering multiplayer action as their favorite characters.”
Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. Samba de Amigo (Sega)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft)
5. Active Life: Outdoor Challenge (Namco Bandai)
Japan:
1. Taiko no Tatsujin Wii (Namco)
2. Another Code:R – Kioku no Tobira (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. Wii de Asobu: Mario Tennis GC (Nintendo)
UK:
1. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft)
2. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Wii Play (Nintendo)
5. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Sega)
Nintendo DS
North America:
1. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney)
4. MySims Kingdom (EA Games)
5. Brain Age (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Meitantei Conan & Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbou: Meguri au 2-Jin no Meitantei (Bandai Namco)
2. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (Square Enix)
3. Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo)
4. Wagamama Fashion: Girls Mode (Nintendo)
5. Megami Ibunroku: Devil Survivor (Atlus)
UK:
1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
2. Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir (Nintendo)
3. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo)
4. Junior Brain Trainer (Avanquest)
5. 42 All-Time Classics (Nintendo)
“We’ll see what we can do about Fragile, we’d love an opportunity to work on it but of course the final decision doesn’t rest with us. Afraid can’t share any details, but we’ll keep trying.” – Ken, XSEED Games
Right now I’m pretty concerned about the fate of Fragile in North America. I would love to see XSEED publish the game…Or anyone for that matter!
Reef Entertainment, the publisher responsible for Free Running, is proud to announce that Rogue Trooper®: Quartz Zone Massacre will be launched across Europe on Friday 27th February 2009.
Rogue Trooper®, a genetically engineered super-soldier from the pages of iconic UK sci-fi comic 2000 AD, represents Reef’s first foray onto the Nintendo Wii platform and promises to be one of the Wii’s most exciting and engaging 3rd person shooter titles yet.
Peter Rezon, managing director of Reef said, “We have high hopes for Rogue Trooper®. The tactical use of stealth as well as the all-out action fit perfectly with the Nintendo Wii interface, providing exciting and immersive gameplay. Rogue has a cult following from when he first appeared in 2000 AD and we have returned to the original storyline for the Wii version of the game to remind people how Rogue came about, but it is the strong characters and storyline which will have great appeal for gamers of all types. We believe this will become one of the very best shooter titles ever available on Nintendo Wii.”
FunChuks in 6 Colors
February 6, 2009 – – Logic3 is launching 6 colored Nunchuk Mini’s, the latest in its popular range of Nintendo Wii accessories. The Nunchuk Mini’s are the ideal way to add some fun and color to the Wii Gaming experience. These comfortable “FunChuks” are available in Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, White and Black. The wide range of colors means each player can pick his own favorite colored Nunchuk, great for a group of friends who are all aiming to be the best Wii gamer around.
These colorful FunChuks are ergonomically designed and fit comfortably for either left or right handed gamers. An 8 way analog stick for character movement and two buttons ‘Z & C’ for quick fire action are also neatly positioned. The FunChuk Mini controller easily connects to the Wii Remote.
Super Famicom for 800 Wii Points
– Tactics Ogre (Square Enix) – Tactics Ogre (Square Enix)
Mega Drive für je 600 Wii-Punkte Mega Drive for 600 Wii Points
– Dragon Slayer: Eiyuu Densetsu II (Sega) – Dragon Slayer: Eiyuu Densetsu II (Sega)
PC-Engine ab 600 Wii-Punkte PC-Engine from 600 Wii Points
– Winning Shot (G Mode) – Winning Shot (G mode)
