GORMLEY, Ontario, Canada – October 20, 2008 – Digital Leisure Inc. a leading developer and publisher of interactive video-based titles and console games, announced today the launch of The Incredible Maze, an exciting action-puzzle game designed exclusively for Nintendo’s WiiWare™ game service.
Now it’s your chance to get lost in The Incredible Maze! Simply tilt your Wii Remote™ to navigate a series of exciting and twisted mazes. Entering the maze couldn’t be easier, but finding your way out will require a keen eye and a steady hand. Obstacles and traps are around every corner, so move your ball cautiously around the maze without falling off the edge. But watch out, there are lots of surprises in store. Unlock the Challenge Mode and start searching for gems, or test your abilities in a race against the clock.
Wii Balance Board™ owners have the opportunity to play The Incredible Maze in a completely different way by shifting their body to move the maze board. So hop on today and really put your weight into it.
“Whether you consider yourself a core or casual gamer, anyone can have a great time playing The Incredible Maze.” says David Foster, President, Digital Leisure. “As players begin to perfect their skills they can undertake special challenge modes or the ultimate test — Time Attack. Hours of fun await!”
Digital Leisure plans to follow up The Incredible Maze with a series of exclusive WiiWare titles for the Wii™ this year.
The Incredible Maze will be available October 20th exclusively on WiiWare for 500 Wii Points™. This is the way in, but you’ll have to find your own way out!
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No matter how many years go by, the blocks just never stop falling. Now Tetris Party gives you the chance to show off all the block-stacking skills you have honed through the years while competing with friends in a variety of new challenges. If you’re in more of a solitary mood, see how long it takes you to work your way through The Incredible Maze. The Virtual Console also sees two classic games added. Whether you like to do your fighting with an airship or a pair of boxing gloves, you’re covered.
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:
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The sound of trumpets, the clash of cymbals and the thunder of drums herald today’s launch of Wii Music™. Just as Wii Sports™ attracted millions of new players to the world of video games and Wii Fit™ showed people that fitness could be fun, Wii Music creates a whole new genre in video games, one that lets players have fun experimenting with music as they strive to produce fun, masterful arrangements.
“Music is a universal language that inspires and moves people,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Wii Music provides a fun way for people to play together and be entertained while building a fundamental understanding of musical themes and rhythms. Wii Music can motivate people to learn real instruments or enhance their appreciation of musical performances.”
Wii Music brings more than 60 instruments to your living room, where you’re free to experiment with them in a variety of different ways. Unlike other music video games, Wii Music lets you put your own spin on songs. It’s all about improvisation, creativity and fun. The goal is to explore your inner musician to find creative and interesting new blends of instruments, tempos and styles.
“On December 1, 2008, the first of four separate Tetris Party Tournaments will begin. The first tournament will be composed of 4 individual rounds with each round featuring a different game mode from Tetris Party. At the end of each round, participants will receive a tournament ranking and special code to register here at TetrisParty.com. Complete details, prize information and tournament rules will be available for review when the tournament begins.” – Official website
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. October 19th, 2009. The Dubai World Game Expo will take place this year from October 28 to 30, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Held in conjunction with Dubai Character & Licensing Fair, the event is considered to be the largest trade show of its kind in the region. The event will be a platform for showcasing a huge variety of electronic and web games. Various workshops on the latest technologies emerging in this sector will be organized during the three-day exhibition.
Strong Participation from Nokia
Nokia, the world’s leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile and fixed telecom networks will have a strong presence at the Dubai World Game Expo. Nokia the Platinum Sponsor of the Dubai World Game Summit will showcase its latest innovation in mobile gaming and will present a keynote speech by Kay Gruenwoldt, North American Marketing Manager, Nokia Games Publishing “The Future is Mobile”. On this occasion, Kay Gruenwoldt commented, “We are excited to be providing the keynote at this year’s Dubai World Games Expo, where we will be discussing the rich games experiences developers can create on mobile devices. We will also be providing insights into the types of game innovations we expect to see in the future with the technology that the latest mobile devices can deliver.”
It’s been more than a year since Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Retro Studios’ latest Wii project, was released. People have been wondering what Retro has been up to – In fact, the question has been whether the company has been up to anything at all. Good news: It’s more than possible that Retro Studios is actively engaged in some sort of development, and if not, the company probably will be doing so soon. Two job postings have been placed online, as Retro Studios is looking to hire a Senior Engineer and Game Designer II/III. The Senior Engineer job description duties include the obligation to “develop systems and content for Nintendo titles” and being “responsible for the development and integration of game systems and tools.” This information does not necessarily indicate that Retro has a new game in development, but the job description for the Senior Engineer is an encouraging sign for the future. It is clear now that the company isn’t just sitting around and taking time off – Retro definitely has something cooking in the kitchen.
1. “American Patrol” the march by F.W. Meacham
2. “Animal Crossing’s K.K. Blues” by K.K. Slider
3. “Animal Crossing: Wild World” Theme
4. “Bridal Chorus” by Richard Wagner
5. “Chariots of Fire” by Vangelis (from Chariots of Fire)
6. “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees
7. “Do-Re-Mi” by Rodgers and Hammerstein (from The Sound of Music)
8. “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
9. “Every Breath You Take” by The Police
10. “F-Zero Mute City” Theme
Best Buy
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (Wii) – Free exclusive earbuds with purchase
Circuit City
Wii Music (Wii) – Free $10 gift card with purchase
Game Party 2 (Wii) – Free $10 gift card with purchase
Free Wii battery kit with purchase of NYKO Charge Station for Wii
Target
Boogie Super Star (Wii) – $54
Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck (DS) – $11.99
Go Diego Go: Safari Rescue (DS) – $11.99
Nerf case for Nintendo DS – $11.99
