King Story (Wii)
– flat world map
– Release date estimate – Summer 2008
Trauma Center 2 (DS)
– Sequel to TC1 DS
– Release date 7th Aug (Japan)
Valkyrie Profile (DS)
– 3 pages
– Interview with Katou, the coproducer of VP Lenneth and SO1 PSP
– Gameplay systems revealed: Multi-story System, Magic Crystal System, Mutial Assist System
– More story pics, all isometric
AWAY Shuffle Dungeon (DS)
– In the coming months Famitsu will show how the game has changed since it was first revealed
– 95%
Mario Kart Wii (Wii, Nintendo): 10 / 9 / 9 / 9 – (37/40)
Mario Kart Wii (Wii) – 9.0
Battle of the Bands (Wii) – 7.0
The World Ends With You (DS) – 9.0
Teenage Zombies (DS) – 7.0
Puchi Puchi Virus (DS) – 7.0
Okami (Wii) – 7.5
N+ (DS) – 7.0
Summer Sports: Paradise Island (Wii) – 3.5
Minicopter: Adventure Flight (Wii) – 6.5
Rondo of Swords (DS) – 6.5
Castle of Shikigami III (Wii) – 7.0
MLB 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars (DS) – 6.5
I’m extremely surprised about Okami, to be honest. Previews of the game have sounded promising, and I know most people who played it on the PS2 were impressed.
N64 – Cruis’n USA
Sega Master System – Wonder Boy
It’s a week of fun-filled firsts at the Wii™ Shop Channel. Each of the latest game offerings represents the first title in a memorable series that has influenced many subsequent titles over the years. Whether you prefer high-speed drives or side-scrolling adventures, it’s clear that these classic games have lasting appeal. What’s more, Wonder Boy is the first-ever Sega Master System title to be made available via Virtual Console.
Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:
* ALPHA PROTOCOL
* BEIJING 2008
* EMPIRE: TOTAL WAR
* GOLDEN AXE BEAST RIDER
* NEW ETERNAL ARCADIA (TENTATIVE)
* NEW NiGHTS (TENTATIVE)
* SAMBA DE AMIGO 2008 (TENTATIVE)
* SONIC CHRONICLES: THE DARK BROTHERHOOD
* SONIC UNLEASHED PREVIEW
* SPACE SIEGE
* STORM CHASER
* SUPER MONKEY BALL FOR iPhone (TENTATIVE)
* THE CRUCIBLE: EVIL WITHIN
* THE INCREDIBLE HULK — THE VIDEOGAME
If this list is to be believed, it’ll be great to finally see a bit more of Sonic Chronicles. Looks like Sonic Unleashed is on that list as well…
Best Buy
Alvin and the Chipmunks (DS) – $19.99
Circuit City
Alvin and the Chipmunks (DS) – $19.99
Kabookii (Wii) – $19.99
Paws & Claws: Pet Resort (DS) – $19.99
Wii Zapper – $19.99
Tanya Bryon, a physcologist, and the Prime Minister of Britain, Gordon Brown, have conducted a six month review which has been primarily centered around a new videogame rating system. Brown has recommended a more in-depth classification system so that ratings would be similar to movies. Moreover, Brown suggested a major change in regards to the ways in which videogames should be advertised and advised that the selling of games to a child younger than the rating of a title should be illegal. The ultimate goal of of these proposals is to protect children.
Joysound
– Microphone comes with retail game
– More music to be available through WiiWare
– Monthly charge
– 1000 songs will be added each month
– “Uta Suki” to be utilized for online rankings, co-op play, communication (text or voice not confirmed)
Alien Crush – August release
Bomberman – June release date
Blue Oasis – takes advantage of Nintendo Wi-Fi
Tetris – July release
Famicom:
-TMNT
-Sky Kid
-Volguard II
-Bokosuka Wars
Super Famicom:
-Famicom Detective Club Part II
-Hercules no Eikou IV
N64:
-Kirby 64
Master System:
-Wonder Boy
Mega Drive:
-Musha Aleste
-Phantasy Star III
-Phelios
PC Engine:
-Riot Zone
-Legend of Valkyrie
-DRACULA X
-Digital Champion: Battle Boxer
-Monster Lair
Neo Geo:
-Metal Slug
NDS Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 – 30,000 (50% sell through)
NDS Lux-Pain – 8,000 (20% sell through)
NDS Tetsudou Seminar: JR-Hen – 3,000
WII Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga – didn’t make it (<1000?)
WII Tomb Raider: Anniversary – didn’t make it (<1000?)
