Castlevania Judgment hasn’t been released just yet, but Koji Igarashi, head honcho on the game, is already willing to discuss a sequel. Igarashi said, “If this proves to be highly successful, a sequel is highly possible. It’ll be a shame to quit after just one try? A DS version might be possible, too.” A DS version could be interesting, no doubt, but the first game will need to sell well.
Igarashi also explored the idea of a 2D Wii/WiiWare Castlevania title, noting “I am very interested in the option. I truly hope that the 2D market will be revitalised. I need your support to do that.”
Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Music (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
5. Rock Band Special Edition (MTV Games)
Japan:
1. Shape Boxing: Wii de Enjoy Diet! (Rocket Company)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Wii Music (Nintendo)
5. Bokujou Monogatari: Waku Waku Animal March (Marvelous)
UK:
1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Play (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
4. Carnival: Fun Fair Games (2K Games)
5. FIFA 09 All-Play (EA Sports)
Nintendo DS
North America:
1. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Brain Age (Nintendo)
4. Brain Age 2 (Nintendo)
5. Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Hoshi no Kirby: Ultra Super Deluxe (Nintendo)
2. Wagamama Fashion: Girls Mode (Nintendo)
3. Pocket Monsters Platinum (Nintendo)
4. Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo)
5. Avalon Code (Marvelous)
UK:
1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
2. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo)
3. More Brain Training (Nintendo)
4. Cooking Guide (Nintendo)
5. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
Snooker vs Billiards Cue Sports
– “Realistic controls”
– Use Wiimote like a cue
– Strength of shot can also be used with buttons
– Eight ball, nine ball, rotation, snooker, trick shots (can create your own) modes
– 4 players online
– Releasing late November 2008 in Europe
Pit Crew Panic
“Pit Crew Panic is full of frantic action in which your pit crew fixes a variety of wacky “whatsits” as fast as they can! Race against the clock by yourself or challenge some friends to see whose team can fix that giant wedding cake the fastest! You can even play online and see if your girls can out-fix the opponent’s girls on, say, an aircraft carrier!”
– Releasing December 2008 in Europe
Snowboard Riot
– Action-packed racing
– Can use weapons
– 4 players online
– Balance Board compatible
– Releasing January 2009 in Europe
Nintendo News: Nintendo Preps for Room-to-Room Voice Chatting
The new in-game voice chat function for Animal Crossing™: City Folk will be ready to go as soon as the game launches on Nov. 16, using the Wii Speak™ accessory. A separate Wii Speak™ Channel that people can use to chat independent of Animal Crossing: City Folk will be available in December.
The new voice chat function makes use of the new Wii Speak accessory, a microphone that sits on top of the television and allows entire rooms of people to communicate with one another. Only users who have traded Friend Codes can connect with one another using Wii Speak. The accessory is sold separately at an MSRP of $29.99 and will also be available as a bundle with Animal Crossing: City Folk at select retailers at an MSRP of $69.99. The Wii Speak accessory comes with a code that lets users download the Wii Speak Channel from the Wii Shop Channel at no charge.
“No matter what kind of music, if we tried to do this in other countries it would be very difficult. Therefore, we are currently researching what would be required and what allowed in each region and individual country. If we find an agreeable answer, we certainly want to develop. If we could somehow put together a good deal with one particular music label, it would somewhat reduce the number of choices available [to players], but I believe we could create a game that still offers a variety of possibilities.” – Satoru Iwata
So, Nintendo is willing to localize Band Bros DX, but they aren’t interesed in bringing over Disaster: Day of Crisis? Well, at least Band Bros DX is a great game!
AAA VIDEOGAME BASED ON BLOCKBUSTER GHOSTBUSTERS FILM FRANCHISE LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE ON SIX GAME SYSTEMS IN 2009
LYON, FRANCE – 7 November 2008 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized video game publishers, announced today the addition of the highly anticipated Ghostbusters: The Video Game to its 2009 release schedule. Working closely with Sony Pictures Consumer Products Inc. and acclaimed development studio Terminal Reality, Atari will bring this completely new story to advanced gaming platforms coinciding with the 25th anniversary celebration of the film’s original theatrical release. Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise, also reunites original cast members to recapture the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation.
“Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a fantastic addition to Atari’s global line-up in 2009,” said Phil Harrison, President of Infogrames Entertainment, the parent company of Atari. “The title has built considerable anticipation and excitement among game fans for its high quality action and all-out mayhem. There’s no more thrilling Ghostbusting experience to be had, short of building your own proton pack.”
Another family fun-filled title for all ages!
Torrance, CA (November 6, 2008) – Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is pleased to announce for the holidays, Family Glide Hockey exclusively for WiiWare™! Developed by ARC SYSTEM WORKS, creators of the Guilty Gear series and Family Table Tennis, players will once again enjoy another American pastime with friends and family in some white knuckle action of Family Glide Hockey!
Family Glide Hockey sports appealing cel-shaded graphics and endearing music, on top of the friendly competitive match-ups. Choose between single player mode, versus mode (up to 4 players can play), or challenge your skill in engaging mini-games.
