This is one of the strangest stories I’ve heard in awhile. A few years back, Ian Huntley was convicted of killing two ten-year-old girls in England. Since then, the man has attempted suicide three times. Huntley is in a lucid state of depression. Even so, the man is living out his sentence not only with a Wii, but with a plethora of other luxuries as well. According to a jail source, “Huntley has been asking for a Wii for months. When he moved to Frankland in February he was given a Nintendo Game Cube – but after only a few weeks he began complaining it was out of date.” Everyone is doing their best to make sure Huntley does not commit suicide, even if it means that the guards can join in for some multiplayer action. He currently resides in “a private room within the health-care wing of the maximum-security jail.”
1. Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
2. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
3. Spore
4. Wii Fit
5. Carnival: Funfair
6. Mario Kart Wii
7. Wii Play
8. Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games
9. Big Beach Sports
10. Wall-E
– Mario Kart Wii (Wii, Nintendo): 1,678,151 copies sold
Release: 4/10/08
– Wii Sport (Wii, Nintendo): 3,104,720 copies sold
Release: 12/2/06
– Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP, Capcom): 2,396,642 copies sold
Release: 3/2/08
– Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360, Bandai Namco): 128,204 copies sold
Release: 8/7/08
– Mario Kart DS (NDS, Nintendo): 3,182,186 copies sold
Release:12/8/05
– Soul Calibur IV (PS3, Bandai Namco): 109,318 copies sold
Release: 7/31/08
– Animal Crossing: Wild World (NDS, Nintendo): 4,717,648 copies sold
Release: 11/23/05
We reported a few weeks back that EA was struggling with the decision of bumping back the newest Harry Potter video game. EA has finally made up its mind and will release the title with the movie in 2009.
EA AND WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT CONFIRM HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE VIDEO GAME TO SHIP WITH FILM IN SUMMER 09
Harry Potter Video Game is THE place for fans to live the thrills, action and excitement of Harry Potter next summer
LONDON, UK – September 8, 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today confirmed that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ video game will be released globally Summer 2009, alongside the Warner Bros. Pictures’ film based on JK Rowling’s sixth Harry Potter book.
“We’re excited about the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game in development and its high level of authenticity and playability,” said Robert Nashak, Vice President EA Casual Studios. “We are creating an immersive game experience that Potter fans around the world will really enjoy playing as they fly and duel their way through the story of the film. The game will feature new Wii gestures and increased gameplay capabilities across all of the platforms.”
Videos
Groovin’ Blocks Info Video
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Need for Speed: Undercover Info Video
My Secret World TV Spot
Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise Info Video
Red Bull BC ONE Info Video
Commando: Steel Disaster
Helix Developer’s Voice 2
Digest Video
Demos (expire 9/14)
Crosswords DS-Wordsearch Demo
Spore Creatures Demo
Air Traffic Chaos
Arknoid DS
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– There’s a mystery afoot, and only someone with a keen eye and attention to detail can solve it. Today’s launch of Mystery Case Files™: MillionHeir™ brings a new style of puzzle-solving adventure game to the portable Nintendo DS™. The game begins with instant intrigue: Eccentric millionaire Phil T. Rich has disappeared and only you – the Master Detective – can find him. Players progress through an interactive detective story, visiting more than 30 richly illustrated environments to find more than 1,000 cleverly hidden objects in an effort to find the rightful heir to Phil T. Rich’s fortune.
“Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir is an interactive seek-and-solve scavenger hunt that everyone can enjoy,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The compelling story paired with the enchanting graphics and unique seek-and-solve style of game play will appeal to hard-core gamers, casual gamers and franchise fans alike.”
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir is part of the popular Big Fish Games franchise. This new mystery was developed exclusively for Nintendo DS.
Wii-kly Update
One WiiWare Game and Two Virtual Console Games Added to Wii Shop Channel
School’s back in session, but it’s not the only place to get your brain buzzing. This week’s additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel include a challenging new puzzle game available via WiiWare™, plus a pair of crackling Virtual Console™ actioners to keep your imagination raging between classes. Even if your school days are behind you, this latest lineup of downloadable titles will help get you fired up for fall, fueled by the one-of-a-kind fun of Nintendo’s top-selling Wii™ system.
Nintendo adds new and classic 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:
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Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis: The Game
– available starting 18th September
– 5800 Yen ($54 or €38)
– only available via order at Nintendo’s homepage
– can be used with Wii or DS
Stourbridge, England, 8th September 2008. Data Design Interactive – a successful video games publisher and games developer are pleased to unveil their latest game to be released on their dedicated Nintendo Wii label Popcorn Arcade; Farmyard Party – featuring the Olympigs.
Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs brings farmyard fun to the Nintendo Wii. The game has eight Olympig events which are divided into four categories: all-round, speed, power, and skill. Game modes include a marathon challenge, party modes themed around event styles, single event fun and some hilarious bonus games.
