June 24th, 2008. Toronto, Canada: DreamCatcher Games and JoWooD Productions, leading worldwide publishers and distributors of interactive entertainment software, are pleased to announce Safecracker, the unique puzzle-solving adventure originally developed for Windows® and Puzzle Game of the Year, will be available for Wii™ this fall.
As an expert safecracker, you are hired by the wealthy family of a recently deceased billionaire to search for the last will and testament of their late relative, Duncan W. Adams. An avid safe collector and an “eccentric” to say the least, Adams has hidden the deed to his riches in one of the 35 safes scattered in his extravagant mansion.
Players will need to use expert puzzle-solving skills to crack all 35 safes, which become increasingly difficult, to reach the final master safe and locate the hidden will.
“Adventure gamers will be thrilled with the transition of Safecracker to Wii,” said Byron Gaum, Global Product Marketing Manager at The Adventure Company. “With its non-violent, family-oriented gameplay, the whole family can work together to solve challenging puzzles, all while enjoying the scenery of 40 lavish rooms in a luxurious mansion.”
Created by award-winning developer Kheops Studios, Safecracker for Wii is the ultimate challenge for puzzle enthusiasts and wanna-be safecrackers everywhere!
Genre: Puzzle
System: Wii
Release: Fall 2008
Source: GamesPress
Update: Sega has confirmed that Sonic Unleashed for the DS and Beijing Olypmics for Wii is a mistake. Sonic Unleashed will not be releasing for the Nintendo DS and Beijing Olympics will not be releasing for the Wii.
There’s a few eye-catching details about this list. First, there’s a Sonic Chronicles listing for the DS in late 2008 and Wario Land has been dated for September 26th.
Wii Software 2008
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) 27th June 2008
Bejing 2008 (SEGA) 27th June 2008
Big Beach Sports (THQ) 27th June 2008
Wacky Races – Crash and Dash (Eidos) 27th June 2008
Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle Pack on Wii (Activision) 27th June 2008
Kung Fu Panda (Activision) 27th June 2008
Radio Helicopter (505 Games) 27th June 2008
Okami (Capcom) June 2008
We Love Golf! (Capcom) June 2008
Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour (Disney Interactive Studios) June-Sep 2008
Pool Party (SouthPeak Games) 4th July 2008
Wall E. (THQ) 4th July 2008
Cocoto Kart Racer (Neko Entertainment) 11th July 2008
Baroque (Rising Star Games) 18th July 2008
Margots Word Brain (ZOO) 18th July 2008
Yamaha Supercross (ZOO) 18th July 2008
CID The Dummy (Oxygen Games) 25th July 2008
Super Swing Golf (Rising Star Games) 25th July 2008
Table Football (505 Games) 31st July 2008
Pimp My Ride (Activision) July 2008
The Incredible Hulk (SEGA) July 2008
Jeep Thrills (ZOO) 8th August 2008
Legend of Sayuki (505 Games) 8th August 2008
BROTHERS IN ARMS : EARN IN BLOOD (Ubisoft) 14th August 2008
BROTHERS IN ARMS: ROAD TO HILL 30 (Ubisoft) 14th August 2008
Calvin Tuckers Redneck Jamboree (ZOO) 22nd August 2008
Clever Kids: Farmyard Fun (Ghostlight) 22nd August 2008
Clever Kids: Pirates (Ghostlight) 22nd August 2008
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (EA) 26th August 2008
Runaway The Dream of the Turtle (Focus Home Interactive) 28th August 2008
Soul Calibur Legends (Namco Bandai/Ubisoft) 28th August 2008
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Vivendi Games) 29th August 2008
Brave: A Warrior’s Tale (SouthPeak Games) August 2008
Carnival Games: Mini Golf (2K Play) August 2008
Manhunt 2 (Rockstar Games) August 2008
Space Chimps (Brash Entertainment) August-October 2008
Chess Crusade (ZOO) 5th September 2008
TNA impact (Midway Games) 5th September 2008
Pipe Manja (Empire Interactive/ Kochmedia) 14th September 2008
Bratz: Girls Really Rock ! (THQ) 19th September 2008
Order Up (ZOO) 19th September 2008
Sim City Creator (EA) 19th September 2008
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (LucasArts/Activision) 19th September 2008
Counter Force (505 Games) 26th September 2008
De Blob (THQ) 26th September 2008
Wario Land: The Shake Dimension (Nintendo) 26th September 2008
Family Trainer (Namco Bandai) September 2008 (EU)
Sambe De Amigo (SEGA) September 2008
Wild Earth: African Safari (Majesco/Codemaster) September 2008
All Star Cheer (THQ) Q3 2008
Rockband (EA) Q3 2008
Jeep Let’s Off Road (ZOO) Q3 2008
World of Goo (RTL Playtainment) Q3 2008
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (THQ) Q3 2008
Skate It (EA) 2008
Top Spin Tennis (2K Sports) 2008
Sonic Unleashed (SEGA) Late 2008
1) LEGO Indiana Jones – LucasArts
2) Metal Gear Solid 4 – Konami
3) Alone In The Dark – Atari
4) GTA IV – Rockstar
5) Wii Play – Nintendo
6) Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games
7) Brain Training – Nintendo
8 ) Race Driver: GRID – Codemasters
9) Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock – Activision
10) Crisis Core – Square Enix
Demos
WALL•E DS Demo (Expires 6/29)
The Incredible Hulk (Expires 6/29)
Kung Fu Panda DS Demo (Expires 6/29)
Contra 4 (Expires 6/29)
Cake Mania 2 (Expires 6/29)
CrossworDS Demo – Anagram
Videos
Get Wii Fit with Alyson
Gyrostarr Info Video
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Orpheum Video
Rock Band TV Spot
NCAA Football 09 All Play Info Video
Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 Info Video
My Fashion Studio TV Spot
Digest Video
(Screenshot from PC, PS3, 360 version)
A press release regarding Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 has been sent out…However, this applies to the PC, 360, and PS3 – there’s no mention of a Wii version anywhere. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 was released last year and was met with critical success. When considering this, you’d think Konami would have a Wii version in store.
Source: GamesPress
1. Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo)
2. FIFA 2008 (Electronic Arts)
3. Wii Play (Nintendo)
4. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami)
5. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
6. Need for Speed: ProStreet (Electronic Arts)
7. Assassin’s Creed (Ubisoft)
8. Call of Duty 4: Mordern Warfare (Activision)
9. Big Brain Academy (Nintendo)
10. The Simpsons Game (Electronic Arts)
“Let me preface this answer with a statement to set expectations that we’ve not announced another Z&W and I’m not so sure there will be one on any reasonable timeline.” – Christian Svensson, Vice-President of Strategic Planning & Business Development of Capcom
Based on Mr. Svenson’s remarks, all rumors of a Zack and Wiki sequel – whether it would be for WiiWare or a retail release – seem to be squashed at this point. After all, the game did not exactly receive the stellar sales many had hoped for in spite of the strong support given by many game websites and organizations. At this point, we should probably hope that the Zack and Wiki team will cook up something different, but still delicious for the Wii.
Footage not from Wii version
Santa Monica, CA – June 23, 2008 – Leave your packs and bring extra ammo, Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Treyarch, announced today that they will be taking Call of Duty players deep into the South Pacific and European theaters this fall for Call of Duty: World at War™, a gritty fight that will pit players against enemies that know no surrender and show no mercy. Utilizing the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War throws out the rulebook of war to transform WWII combat through a new enemy, new tactics and an uncensored experience of the climatic battles that gripped a generation. As U.S. Marines and Russian soldiers, players will employ new features like cooperative gameplay, and weapons such as the flamethrower in the most chaotic and cinematically intense experience to date.
“With Call of Duty: World at War, we’re re-defining what it means to play a WWII game,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head for Treyarch. “We’re excited to give players a host of new enemies that employ entirely new tactics, as well as new, groundbreaking tools – like co-op and the flamethrower – to succeed in the epic fight.”
Call of Duty: World at War introduces co-operative play, bringing fresh meaning to the “No One Fights Alone” mantra with up to four-players online for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, or two-player local split-screen on consoles. Nintendo Wii will also support a unique co-op mode for two players. For the first time ever players will experience harrowing single-player missions together for greater camaraderie and tactical execution. The co-op campaign allows players to rank up and unlock perks in competitive multiplayer by completing challenges and earning experience points, adding continuous re-playability and team-based gameplay. Whether playing competitively or cooperatively – if players are online with Call of Duty: World at War – they will always gain experience points. Based on a player’s experience rank and rank of the player’s friends, Call of Duty: World at War will scale dynamically to provide a deeper level of challenge.
Everybody loves a classic battle between good and evil. With the latest additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel, your greatest challenge will be choosing where to wipe out the bad guys—in deep space, on mean city streets or in a monster-ridden fantasy world. Whatever the venue, be ready for outrageous enemies and memorable missions you’ll relish from beginning to end.
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:
1. Tetris (PC)
2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
3. Doom (PC)
4. Super Mario World (SNES)
5. Guitar Hero (PS2)
6. Street Fighter II (SNES)
7. Super Mario Kart (SNES)
8. GoldenEye 007 (N64)
9. Grand Theft Auto IV (X360/PS3)
10. Metal Gear Solid (PS)
11. Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox)
12. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
13. Final Fantasy VII (PS)
14. Resident Evil 4 (GCN)
15. Chrono Trigger (SNES)
16. Gran Turismo (PS)
17. SimCity (Mac/Amiga)
18. Half-Life (PC)
19. Sid Meier’s Civilization II (PC)
20. Gears of War (X360)
21. StarCraft (PC)
22. Super Metroid (SNES)
23. Deus Ex (PC)
24. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (PS)
25. Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
26. God of War (PS2)
27. Soul Calibur (DC)
28. BioShock (PC/X360)
29. Final Fantasy III (Famicom)
30. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (XB)
31. Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (DC)
32. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS)
33. Metroid Prime (GCN)
34. Tomb Raider (PC/PS)
35. Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (PS)
36. Star Wars: TIE Fighter (PC)
37. Tekken 3 (PS)
38. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC/X360/PS3)
39. Contra (NES)
40. Okami (PS2)
41. Tecmo Super Bowl (NES)
42. Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi (PC)
43. Psychonauts (Xbox/PS2)
44. Silent Hill 2 (PS2)
45. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Xbox/PS2/PC)
46. Perfect Dark (N64)
47. Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (X360/PC/PS3)
48. WipEout (PS)
49. World of Warcraft (PC)
50. Madden NFL 2005 (Xbox/PS2/PC)
