This graph pretty much speaks for itself. I suppose developers are beginning to see that the Wii is a viable platform that is capable of handling games with high-quality. Let’s jut hope that this trend will continue into next year.
– Port creatures from first Spectrobes game
– DGamer support
– Spectrobes website being launched – updated by data that users load from their DS
– Individual player achievements, community achievements (ex: be part of first 10,000 to upload data during the game’s release)
– Global + local Wi-Fi matches
– Sell Spectrobe creatures online, users set their own values
“In terms of the press conference, its content and announcements are still being finalized so we are not announcing anything at this time.” – Nintendo statement
So, all doubts about the conference’s existence can finally be put to rest. I just hope that Nintendo will be able to match the quality of surprises and excitement as they did last year – Monster Hunter 3 on Wii, DS demos, Fire Emblem DS, and WiiWare’s launch date were all spectacular announcements.
Jimmy Soga, PR agent of XSEED Games, has stated that Marvelous Entertainment USA will be co-publishing three unannounced titles for the North American market. One of these games is for the Wii and will be revealed before the end of September. Also, there are two DS announcements which should be known by the time TGS rolls by. There are plenty of realistic options that the announcements could be related to, but we’ll know for sure very soon.
Small update: Not too much information to share, but it looks like this game, Sorcery Blade, is from Kemco and is a new entry in what is a slew of mobile RPG titles. Also, the Wii controller is apparently utilized for attacking in real-time.
I couldn’t help but post this because it’s an RPG and it’s for WiiWare. There are plenty of great games available on the Shop Channel for download, although I’d really love to soak some hours into a RPG…This game could be my fix.
Virtual Console
1 (1) – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
2 (2) – Super Mario Bros. 3
3 (3) – Super Mario Bros.
4 (4) – Mega Man
5 (5) – Super Mario World
6 (N) – Mega Man 2
7 (7) – Super Mario Bros. 2
8 (8) – The Legend of Zelda
9 (6) – Sonic the Hedgehog
10 (9) – Super Mario 64
11 (10) – Punch-Out!!
12 (11) – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
13 (12) – Mario Kart 64
14 (14) – Donkey Kong Country
15 (15) – Pac-Man
16 (16) – Donkey Kong
17 (18) – The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
18 (17) – Paper Mario
19 (19) – Double Dragon
20 (20) – Kirby’s Adventure
WiiWare
1 (1) – My Aquarium
2 (4) – My Pokemon Ranch
3 (2) – Strong Bad Episode 1 Homestar Ruiner
4 (3) – Defend your Castle
5 (N) – Strong Bad Episode 2 Strong Badia the Free
6 (5) – Dr. Mario Online Rx
7 (6) – Wild West Guns
8 (8) – Pong Toss – Frat Party Games
9 (10) – TV Show King
10 (9) – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
11 (N/A) – Groovin’ Blocks
12 (11) – Midnight Pool
13 (7) – Helix
14 (12) – LostWinds
15 (13) – Family Table Tennis
16 (16) – V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack
17 (14) – Cocoto Fishing Master
18 (15) – Gyrostarr
19 (17) – SPOGS Racing
20 (19) – Block Breaker Deluxe
MIND BLOWING SPEEDS AND INSANE TRACKS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
TrackMania, one of the most popular racing series of all time, will soon be available on Nintendo DS. Ascaron and Focus Home Interactive will release TrackMania DS in November 2008, providing the millions of players worldwide who enjoy it on PC, with a whole new experience of racing on a thoroughly addictive handheld version.
TrackMania DS allows players to drive at mind-blowing speeds in hi-octane racers on incredible tracks made of jumps, loops, turbo boost pads and many other crazy design elements. More than a hundred circuits in three distinct single-player modes are available. Players will also be able to create their own tracks and race against friends who have a DS without them having to own the game through the DS’s wireless communication capabilities.
Users racing on TrackMania DS will enjoy:
• Three single player modes – Race, Platform and Puzzle provide a variety of challenges for even the most experienced racer
• Single cartridge multiplayer – Players can compete with up to four friends using one cartridge for a more personal and competitive race
• An incredible 3D track editor – A huge collection of track sections, including loops, jumps and twists, is available as players create their own tracks for the most insane races
• Three TrackMania environments – Desert, Rally and Stadium environments offer unique styles of gameplay, each with their own vehicle type to ensure the best racing experienceFast facts:
Publisher: Ascaron Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
Web: www.Ascaron.com / www.trackmania.com
Developer: Firebrand
Release date: November 2008
Price: £29.99
PEGI: 3+ (Expected)
Format: Nintendo DS
Genre: Racing
The latest Famitsu review scores are as follows…
World Destruction: Michibi Kareshi Ishi (NDS, Sega): 8 / 8 / 8 / 7 – (31/40)
SimCity Creator (Wii, EA): 7 / 8 / 7 / 6 – (28/40)
Aquanaut’s Holiday: Kakusareta Kiroku (PS3, Artdink): 7 / 8 / 8 / 9 – (32/40)
Cross Edge (PS3, Compile Heart): 6 / 6 / 7 / 4 – (23/40)
True Fortune (PS2, Enterbrain): 7 / 8 / 8 / 7 – (30/40)
Daisenryaku: Dai Toua Kouboushi – Tora Tora Tora Ware Kishuu Ni Seikou Seri (PS2, Sysem Soft): 7 / 6 / 5 / 6 – (24/40)
Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix Max 2 Tokumori (PS2, Bandai Namco): 7 / 8 / 8 / 8 – (31/40)
Guitar Hero: On Tour (NDS, Activision): 7 / 7 / 8 / 7 – (29/40)
Gabu*Gabu Planet (NDS, Koei): 8 / 7 / 7 / 6 – (28/40)
Sakai Burai Kaiji: Death or Survival (NDS, Compile Heart): 5 / 5 / 7 / 6 – (18/40)
Knights in the Nightmare (NDS, Sting): 9 / 8 / 8 / 7 – (32/40)
Kumatanchi (NDS, Dimple): 4 / 7 / 6 / 6 – (23/40)
Chokkan! Asonde Relaxuma (NDS, Rocket Company): 6 / 6 / 6 / 5 – (23/40)
Daisenryaku: Dai Toua Kouboushi – Tora Tora Tora Ware Kishuu Ni Seikou Seri (PSP, System Soft): 6 / 5 / 6 / 6 – (23/40)
Soul Eater: Monotone Princess (Wii, Square Enix): 6 / 5 / 6 / 6 – (23/40)
Bomberman (Wii, Hudson): 7 / 5 / 6 / 6 – (24/40)
Super Robot Taisen Z (PS2, Bandai Namco): 9 / 9 / 9 / 9 – (36/40)
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 Eigoban (PS3/Xbox 360, EA): 6 / 7 / 6 / 7 – (26/40)
Madden NFL 09 Eigoban (PS3/Xbox 360, EA): 5 / 7 / 5 / 5 – (22/40)
Some new details about Monster Hunter 3 have been released.
– Online play – 4 player groups
– City provides an area for chatting, meeting up other players. For single-player, the city turns into a village with new facilities and access routes for the island over time
– Kaname Fujioka (director) wants to restart Monster Hunter with news ideas – One reason why the game will be on the Wii
– Set on an unexplored island – forests, caves, deep underwater environments
– Complete swimming controls available in underwater environments
– Hunt submerged beasts, hunt fish (can be used as ingredients)
– Most weapons available on land can also be used in water
– Air gauge when you’re underwater, stamina gauge when running on land
– Light torches in caves to see the surrounding area in caves
– Old and new monsters – old monsters will have a “freshness” quality as well
– Huge underwater dragon serves as main monster, can fight him while swimming or walking
– Playable at TGS
