– comes out May 1st in Japan
– Channel will be free
– provides a virtual living room experience for the user
– register up to 8 Miis
– time in the virtual living room passes in real-time
– click on the TV to enter the video download service
– view content by recommended, recent arrivals, or key words
– no details on video content at this time
– clicking the plastic plan takes you to a page for partner companies, which shows commercials and promo videos for products. This also allows product samples to be delivered to your home, if you wish.
– calendar available for a new image every day, as well as text content
– Nintendo will be working with celebrities to bring their personalities into your living room. These celebrities will be presenting special programs. Past visits can be re-accessed by selecting the message board option
– this channel links up with the DSi in order to download and watch content on your DSi while on the go. The DSi can also store virtual coupons from companies
– in order to connect your DSi you will need the “Dokodemo Wii no Ma” app from the DSiShop. This app will be available May 1st
– limited video content at first, but plans to bring in more content in the future
– no mention of free/pay content details
01. [NDS] Pokemon Fushigi no Dungeon (Nintendo) 142,000 / NEW
02. [PSP] BASARA Battle Heroes (Capcom) 28,000 / 114,000
03. [NDS] Mario & Luigi RPG 3 (Nintendo) 19,000 / 541,000
04. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2 G (PSP the Best) (Capcom) 18,000 / 591,000
05. [NDS] Hitman Reborn (Takara Tommy) 17,000 / NEW
06. [PSP] Fantasy Golf Pangya Portable (Takara Tommy) 13,000 / NEW
07. [NDS] Pro Yakyuu Famista DS 2009 (Konami) 11,000 / 55,000
08. [PS3] Musou Orochi Z (KOEI) 10,000 / 205,000
09. [PSP] Mobile Suit Gundam: Senjou no Kizuna Portable (Namco Bandai) 9,000 / 144,000
10. [WII] Deca Sports 2 (Hudson) 9,000 / NEW
– Devs putting new features into the game but don’t want older players of the series to feel abandoned
– No massive change – freshness instead
– Play with Wiimote + nunchuck or Classic Controller
– Weapon categories down from 12 to 7 (Great Swords, Lances, Hammers, Bowguns, Sword/Shield, Katanas, and the new Slash Axes)
– Adding depth to the weapons
– Slash Axe – Retractable polearm – folds up behind your back when you’re not using it
– Battle Colosseum mode – play through series of quests in pairs (2 hunters, online or split-screen)
– Compete for fast times
– Obtain rewards for finishing it either way
– Both players receive own set of rewards
In the latest edition of V Jump, the magazine’s preview page briefly presents readers with a new title: Project V. Square Enix and Shonen Jump are partnering together to develop the title.
“Square Enix [and V Jump] begin ‘Project V’, which will create a next-generation blockbuster! Perhaps your ideas will become reality?!”
The DS is a reasonable candidate the game’s release, but we’ll just have to wait for further details to emerge.
