The newest iteration in the Harry Potter series was set to debut on all major video game platforms this Fall, but Warner Bros. announced yesterday that the movie would be pushed back – all the way to next summer, in fact. Now EA is faced with a predicament: Should they delay the release of the games to coincide with the launch of the movie, or should the company stay on schedule and release it this November? EA is obviously struggling with the decision and can be seen through the words of one of the company’s representatives. “We are making a great game that Harry Potter fans will really enjoy — we are evaluating the impact of the movie date change.” Usually, video game movie titles are released before the movie counterparts, but never this far in advance. Eleven or so months might be pushing things!
Wii:
Wall-E – 12 September 2008
Opoona – 13 September 2008
de Blob – 26 September 2008
G1 Jockey Wii 2008 – 26 September 2008
SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons : Globs of Doom – October 2008
Tak and the Guardians of Gross – October 2008
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno – October 2008
All Star Cheer Squad – October 2008
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 – November 2008
Deadly Creatures – February 2009
Nintendo DS:
Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise – 5 September 2008
Wall-E – 12 September 2008
Lock’s Quest – 26 September 2008
SpongeBob SquarePants : Drawn To Life – 26 September 2008
SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons : Globs of Doom – October 2008
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno – October 2008
All Star Cheer Squad – October 2008
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 – November 2008
Age of Empires: Mythologies – 4th quarter 2008
Back at the Barnyard: Slop Bucket Games – 2nd quarter 2009
Voyage au centre de la terre 3D – TBA
Bratz: Girls Really Rock! – TBA
Nintendo Wii
North America
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
3. Wii Play (Nintendo)
4. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo)
5. Madden NFL 09 All-Play (EA Sports)
Japan:
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. Zero: Gesshoku no Kamen (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Wii Sports (Nintendo)
5. Dairantou Smash Brothers X (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Activision)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Wii Play (Nintendo)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. Carnival Funfair Games (2K Games)
Nintendo DS
North America:
1. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
2. Brain Age (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Brain Age 2 (Nintendo)
5. Guitar Hero: On Tour (Activision)
Japan:
1. Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo)
2. KORG DS-10 (AQ Interactive)
3. Dragon Quest V: Tenkuu No Hanayome (Square Enix)
4. Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (Nintendo)
5. Fire Emblem: Shin Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Ken (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo)
2. 42 All-Time Classics (Nintendo)
3. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Sega)
4. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
5. Puzzler Collection (Ubisoft)
With three zany, kooky crackpots sharing a cybernetic K.O.R.E suit, insane action is guaranteed. After all, the suit enhances the wearer’s abilities beyond imagination. Pixie becomes a pro at climbing, Madboy gains an iron fist, and the dog Rex develops astonishing senses of hearing and smell.
And these super powers they will desperately need as they jump, run and fight their way through the wonderful, whimsical world of “KORE”. Your job is to cleverly utilize their different abilities to free the kooky inventor Dr. Samuelsen from the evil Krank Brothers who are attacking from the center of the Earth.
Explore a vast game universe packed with action, puzzles and countless surprises. Meet strange characters and even stranger creatures as you unravel the game’s off-the-wall storyline. Become the leader of a wacked-out team three times more demented, three times weirder, and three times stronger than one hero alone!
Features:
– 6 graphically distinct worlds
– Dozens of different enemies and challenging boss fights
– 3 unlockable minigames
– Hollywood quality in-game movies and voice acting
– Innovative gameplay „Designed for Wii“
– Hilarious story and characters
– Unique art style
– Highly original and imaginative.
Sharpen your weapons: “Swords & Soldiers” is coming!
Ronimo Games announces their studio and the first competitive strategy game for Wii Ware: Swords & Soldiers.
UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS – August 15, 2008 – The developers of the original version of “de Blob” announce their new game studio Ronimo Games and their first title: Swords & Soldiers.
Ronimo Games is founded by seven developers in Utrecht, the Netherlands. As students the team was responsible for the original pc game “de Blob”. Being an innovative and fun game, “de Blob” became popular on the internet and was eventually picked up by THQ. The publisher bought the IP and will soon release the new version of “de Blob” for Nintendo Wii.
There was huge disappointment when readers found about about the indefinite delay of Disaster: Day of Crisis for Wii. Not only was it an original IP, but it was also very close to release in Japan. However, there is a good chance that Disaster might be releasing soon, or in the very least, simply gives encouragment that the project isn’t canned. Diaster: Cay of Crisis has been rated by the OFLC – with an M rating – along with Need for Speed Undercover and Space Invaders Get Even.
“We are very honored and think this is a great opportunity for us” – Suda51
“This game is dark, scary, and exciting. Stay tuned” – Shinji Mikami
Considering how unique No More Heroes for Wii was, if Suda 51 can replicate a similar experience – in the sense that it’s simply entertaining – they’ll have a hit on their hands. I have to admit though, it’ll be interesting to see Suda 51, Mikami, and EA all having a part in how the game turns out…Although, EA is mainly the publisher.
DS 608k
Wii 555k
Playstation 3 225k
PSP 222k
Xbox 360 205k
Playstation 2 155k
Top 10 Software
360 NCAA FOOTBALL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS JULY 2008 397.6K
WII FIT W/ BALANCE BOARD NINTENDO OF AMERICA MAY 2008 369.6K
NDS GUITAR HERO: ON TOUR ACTIVISION JUNE 2008 309.7K
WII PLAY W/ REMOTE NINTENDO OF AMERICA FEB 2007 284K
PS3 NCAA FOOTBALL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS JULY 2008 242.5K
360 SOUL CALIBUR IV NAMCO BANDAI GAMES OF AMERICA JULY 2008 218.9K
WII MARIO KART W/ WHEEL NINTENDO OF AMERICA APRIL 2008 174.5K
WII ROCK BAND SPECIAL ED BUNDLE MTV GAMES/ELECTRONIC ARTS JUNE 2008 165.8K
PS3 SOUL CALIBUR IV NAMCO BANDAI GAMES OF AMERICA JULY 2008 155.8K
360 SID MEIER’S CIVILIZATION REVOLUTION TAKE 2 INT. CORP. JULY 2008 147.6K
NPD Data Shows Nintendo’s Summer of Fun Isn’t Done
Nintendo products kept people entertained in July, whether they wanted to get fit, rock out or just play around. According to the independent NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States, Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ again claimed the top two hardware spots for July, with more than 608,000 DS units and more than 555,000 Wii units sold. Wii claimed a 49 percent share of all console sales in July, and extended its lead as the best-selling console of this generation. Nintendo DS represented a 73 percent share of hand-held sales in July.
Five games made for Nintendo systems placed in the top 10 best-selling games of the month, including Wii Fit™, with 369,603 units sold at No. 2; Guitar Hero®: On Tour for Nintendo DS, with 309,695 units sold at No. 3; Wii Play™, with 284,035 units sold at No. 4; Mario Kart® Wii, with 174,464 units sold at No. 7; and Rock Band for Wii, with 162,886 units sold at No. 8.
“Great hardware goes hand-in-hand with great software,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Various types of games for the Nintendo systems are represented in the top 10, demonstrating how we continue to break down the barriers between veteran and new players.”
