Capcom have released new screenshots, character artwork, a trailer, and a fact sheet for the upcoming Nintendo DS sequel to Okami, Okamiden. The trailer provides a back story to the game, revealing how Okami ended, and the new evil that has risen in Okamiden. it also has alot of in-game footage of Chibiterasu and Kuni, showing them interacting with each other and battling together. the screenshots are also in-game and show battles, interacting with characters, and celestial brush techniques.
Fact Sheet
Ōkamiden is a picturesque action adventure game for the Nintendo DS. Taking place a few months after the events of Ōkami, Ōkamiden will follow the adventures of Chibiterasu – a young sun god who is summoned to protect the land. Following in the footsteps of its parent Amaterasu, the sun-god-turned-wolf in Ōkami, Chibiterasu takes the form of an adorable wolf pup for the mission ahead. Chibiterasu will join forces with a rich cast of characters to fight off a new threat that has leeched the world of its vibrant color again. Beyond the battles, Chibiterasu and buddies will come to realize their inner potential and accept the kinship that comes with being the children of great heroes and gods.
Using the DS stylus, players will wield a celestial brush controlled by Chibiterasu. This powerful tool can attack enemies, paint helpful objects and structures into existence and help Chibiterasu perform exceptional feats that will change the world before the player’s eyes. Chibiterasu’s partners in the game will have unique abilities of their own that help the player conquer puzzles and face an onslaught of perilous challenges. By blending vivid myth, artistic action and the innovative Nintendo DS, Ōkamiden has all the makings of a handheld classic. Ōkamiden takes the best elements of the Ōkami series and combines them with invigorating new features delivering an extraordinary adventure sure to please fans of the series and newcomers alike.
Features:
Canvas and Brush: The touch screen and stylus of the Nintendo DS™ are the ideal tools to simulate Okamiden’s trademark celestial brush. The stylus brushstrokes are pressure sensitive which helps to accurately depict the look and feel of Sumi-e artwork – a graceful watercolor art.
Partner-Up: Using the in-game Partner System, players can join forces with new characters in the game, each possessing unique abilities that will help Chibiterasu defeat enemies and conquer puzzles.
Striking Visuals: The beauty of the highly stylized Japanese calligraphy and scroll paintings are depicted in pixel-perfect handheld glory.
Dynamic Action: Employ brush techniques learned from various celestial deities and Power Slash, Bloom, and battle a diverse lineup of monsters and demons rooted in Japanese folklore.
Interactive Puzzles: Draw bridges into existence, transverse canyons, and connect winding paths through space by using the celestial brush and the abilities of Chibiterasu’s partners.
Ensemble Cast: The main character, Chibiterasu, is a youthful sun god that has taken the form of an adorable wolf pup. Chibiterasu partners up with an equally endearing cast of characters that aim to restore order to the land while learning lessons from majestic, playful deities. Many characters will be easily recognizable to fans of Ōkami™ while several are new to the series.
Compelling Narrative: Ōkamiden tells an amazing story that is both morally impactful and fun. With a complex mix of themes like friendship, responsibility and love between parent and child, players are promised a memorable experience that will be appreciated for its depth, humor, and universal truths.
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment have released new screenshots, a trailer, and a fact sheet for Super Scribblenauts. The trailer for the game highlights many of the games features and improvements over Scribblenauts, the original game. the trailer shows examples and the new Adjective system. The screenshots also show examples of the new Adjective system.
Super Scribblenauts features 120 new levels that have new tasks to complete. both the trailer and fact sheet emphasise that the game has a new control scheme, as it was a big complaint of the original game. The dictionary has also been updated with 800 new words whilst there are 10,000+ adjectives. The games level editor has been improved as well.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Super Scribblenauts for Nintendo DS expands the innovative elements from the award-winning first title with inventive new features, including an adjectives system and upgraded controls to create an incredibly fresh and entertaining gameplay experience. Created and developed by 5TH Cell, players use the stylus and touch screen along with their imagination to help Maxwell, the game’s hero, solve robust puzzles and challenges in redesigned levels to acquire the “Starite.”
In Super Scribblenauts, players now have the ability to write any object that comes to mind and modify it in any way they desire, using adjectives to reach the goal in each level. Adjectives can change the color, size, elements, behaviors and many other aspects of the object they are describing. Multiple adjectives can be combined together to produce incredibly creative objects, allowing the player’s imagination to run wild for a truly unique and individualistic experience.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Brand New Levels: Experience 120 brand new, in-depth levels that include task such as finding a cure for the plague, populating an office or identifying animals with shells.
All-New Adjectives System: Create a shy green polar bear or an angry zombie pear! 10,000+ adjectives reflect real life behaviors, personalities and characteristics when applied to objects.
Multi Layered Hints: Just can’t figure that puzzle out? Purchase more explicit hints at a decreasing Ollar cost over time.
Universal Feedback System: Visualize progress throughout each level! Relevant objects summoned get a thumb up, while irrelevant objects get a thumb down.
Updated Dictionary: Summon more than 800 all-new, customizable objects to solve puzzles and earn Starites.
New Control Schemes: Control Maxwell with the D-pad or with updated and more precise new Stylus controls! Weight, buoyancy, friction have all been reworked to make objects interact better to the player’s input and reflect any adjective that is applied to an object.
New Level Editor: Create both puzzle and action levels to build your very own custom playground. The unique new template system allows players to create all kinds of objectives for their levels with ease.
Innovative UI: An exciting new UI gives players more control over gameplay, with more detail on how to navigate through new levels in the game.
Capcom have released screenshots, new videos, and a fact sheet for Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. The E3 trailer for the game is very similar to a previously released trailer from Capcom, but it does add some new gameplay footage. the gameplay trailer shows the mechanic of moving your spirit from item to item, specially in the attempt to stop a murder. its a timed puzzle, you have to find the right object to distract the murderer before the time runs out.
Fact Sheet
Ghost Trick™ Phantom Detective will be coming to Nintendo DS™ and DSi™ in Winter 2010. Brought to you by Shu Takumi, the original creator of Capcom’s Ace Attorney™ series, Ghost Trick™ Phantom Detective tells an intriguing story, depicted with rich animation, combining logic puzzles and elements of humour that those familiar with the Ace Attorney games will know and love. The story of Ghost Trick™ Phantom Detective starts with the protagonist having already been dead. Gamers will be entertained for hours with over a dozen chapters full of mystery and surprise as the spirit world collides with real life.
In Ghost Trick™ Phantom Detective, players are transported into the spirit world of Sissel, a murder victim who has lost his memory and returned as a ghost to solve the mystery of his suspicious demise. As Sissel’s ghost, it’s up to the player to possess and manipulate items found in the real world to take his time and have fun in solving the captivating puzzles he encounters.
Using the stylus, players can manipulate inanimate objects in order to protect innocent victims and alter their fate. In order to save their lives, players will have many routes to choose from to scare off the victims’ assassins – some more obvious than others. It’s up to the player to use strategy in order to choose the best path and solve the crime, but be warned that Sissel only has until dawn before he has to leave the supernatural world for good. As Sissel progresses through the game, the mystery of his own death will be revealed to him over time. Will players discover the truth before his time runs out?
Features:
*Brought to you by the creator of the Ace Attorney™ series, Shu Takumi
*Intriguing plot mixing intrigue, which starts with the protagonist’s death and humour will draw players into Sissel’s search for the truth
*Utilise the stylus to create a path for Sissel to travel and possess and manipulate items along the way
*Hours of engaging gameplay filled with logic puzzles
*Rich animation, unique art style graphics and character designs make this a truly distinct offering for the DS no other games ever can .
Square Enix have released a new trailer for the upcoming Nintendo DS game, Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light. this Nintendo DS game is currently set for a Autumn release. The trailer shows many of the games features, like the ability to customise your player and the ability to play co-op with other Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light owners.
Nintendo have released new screenshots, a fact sheet, and a trailer for the upcoming Nintendo DS game, Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem. The fact sheet reveals that the game comes with a help button, the games equivalent of a Super Guide, and you are able to create levels and share them with people with either locally or over the internet. The trailer for the game reveals it has gameplay very similar to Lemmings, in that the characters move in one direction and you have to manage the world to get them from a to b. the screenshots are also in-game and show gameplay and the build your own levels.
Fact Sheet
Mini Marios Mean Maximum Fun
At the grand opening of Mario’s third theme park, the first 100 guests
receive a new Mini Pauline toy. Donkey Kong™ arrives as the 101st guest
and finds himself out of luck. He grabs Pauline and heads into the park
with Mario™ and his Mini Marios in hot pursuit. The fourth game in the
series adds new challenges and new opportunities for users to share
what they have created.
FEATURES:
• Edit and play: The latest installment to the Mario vs. Donkey Kong™ franchise to
arrive on the Nintendo DS family of systems is an exciting action puzzle game in
which players use the stylus to place objects like girders, springs, conveyer belts,
pipes and ladders to guide the Mini Marios to the end door of each level.
• Using an intuitive tool kit, players can create new level maps and share them with
members of the public near or far using the local wireless connection of the Nintendo
DS or Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection and wireless broadband Internet access. People
can rate the levels and see which ones people like the best.
• Regular themed challenges will invite user-created entries that players can vote on.
The top rated levels will be announced at the end of the challenges.
• Mini Pauline toys join the other familiar toys in the series (Mini Mario, Mini Toad™,
Mini Princess Peach™ and Mini Donkey Kong).
• A help button, new map mode and an in-game reference guide, also referred to as
the Super Guide, make it easy for anyone to pick up and play.
Nintendo have released new screenshots, A trailer, and a fact, for Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, the upcoming Nintendo DS Game from Camelot that's set for a Holiday 2010 release. The Trailer Nintendo have released is the same as the one they showed during their E3 press conference, whilst the screenshots also show some areas seen the in the trailer, but they also show the characters moving around the world and in battles.
Fact Sheet
It’s Always Darkest Before the Dawn
A classic role-playing game branches out with a new look, countless
adventures and heroic battles. The game picks up 30 years after the first two
games in the series left off. At the end of Golden Sun: The Lost Age, the
heroes succeeded in bringing the world-healing power of the Golden Sun back
to the world of Weyard. In the years since, the immense power of the Golden
Sun has changed nearly everything. Continents have shifted. New countries
have emerged. New species have appeared. But the world is now imperiled by
a new threat. Psynergy Vortexes, which suck the elemental Psynergy from
both the land and power-wielding Adepts alike, are spreading across the world.
The new generation of heroes – the children of those from the previous games
– are drawn into the mystery behind the vortexes, as they cross a chaotic world
that is succumbing to a new evil.
FEATURES:
• Amazing graphics and beautifully animated summoning abilities that span both
Nintendo DS screens let players experience the game like never before.
• The story takes place 30 years after the final events of the second game, when the
Golden Sun Effect occurred. The main characters are the descendents of the
previous game’s heroes.
• Intuitive touch-screen control has been implemented throughout the game, controlling
character movements and the release of Psynergy – magical abilities with powerful
effects over people and the environment. Touch control also streamlines battle
commands and gives players a stronger tactile connection to the action on the
screen.
• Players will explore a vast and beautifully rendered world where they will find many
treasures, encounter dangerous creatures and manipulate objects blocking their
path. Players will also hunt for and collect Djinn, mysterious elemental creatures used
to summon powerful spirits in battle.
Nintendo have released new screenshots, a fact sheet, and a trailer for Professor Layton And The Unwound Future, the upcoming Nintendo DS Game from Level-5 that it is currently set for a 20th September release. The trailer introduces a bit of the games plot and setting, before moving on to show traditional Professor Layton gameplay and in-game movies. the trailer does end on a bit of a cliffhanger. the screenshots are also in-game and focus mainly on dialogue between characters and puzzles in the game.
Fact Sheet
Professor Layton Confronts the Puzzling
Mysteries of Time Travel
Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, receive a confounding
letter – from Luke 10 years in the future. But the message inside is even
more troubling: London of the future is in disarray, and the only person
who can help set things right is Professor Layton.
FEATURES:
• More than 165 new puzzles weave seamlessly into the storyline. Players will
be challenged with fun, brain-teasing logic puzzles and riddles, and even new
types of puzzles.
• This game features significantly more hand-drawn animated sequences and
voice acting than the previous installment of the series.
• Players who are still stumped with a puzzle after three subtle hints can select
the new “superhint” option to point them toward a solution.
• As with previous incarnations of the franchise, weekly downloadable puzzles*
will be available after launch for a limited time.
Nintendo have released new screenshots, A fact sheet, and a trailer for the upcoming Nintendo DS game Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs, the game was once known as Pokemon Ranger: Tracks of Light. the trailer for the game provides some information about where the game takes place and the games main protagonists. the trailer introduces the Ukele Pichu, as well as new pokemon calling features. the games multiplayer features are also highlighted in the trailer as well as the screenshots. the screenshots also are in-game and show many features of the game. Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs is currently set to come out this fall.
Fact Sheet
Helping Pokémon Get Out of a Pinch
The third installment in the action-packed Pokémon Ranger™ series lets
players take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger tasked with protecting
Pokémon, people and nature in the Oblivia region. As a Pokémon
Ranger, players investigate the nefarious actions of the Pokémon
Pinchers, who have been disrupting the peace by chasing and catching
Pokémon.
FEATURES:
• As a Pokémon Ranger, players set out to stop the Pokémon Pinchers with the help of
their partner, Ukulele Pichu™ (an energetic Pichu that always carries a ukulele).
• Players use the Capture Styler to circle Pokémon on the touch screen. The further in
the story players progress, the more powers and abilities their Capture Styler gains.
• By drawing special Ranger Signs on the touch screen, players can summon powerful
Pokémon that they have befriended to help them progress in the game. Legendary
Pokémon like Raikou™, Entei™ and Suicune™ can be summoned by drawing their
Ranger Signs.
• Up to four players can play together on certain missions using the Nintendo DS Local
Wireless Connection, and discover more about the history of the Oblivia region.
Namco Bandai have released a new gameplay video and screenshots for Dragon Ball Origins 2. the screenshots Namco Bandai have released for this DS game are a mix of both in-game action and in-game videos. The gameplay video features a fight between Goku and Master Yoshi.
Sega have released new screenshots for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS versions of Sonic Colours, as well as a new E3 game trailer. the E3 trailer is an expanded trailer from the teaser Sega released earlier. the screenshots on the Wii and DS are in-game and the DS Screenshots show that the game is played side on, whilst the Wii Screenshots show the game moves from a 3d look to a side scrolling one.
D3 have released a new trailer, screenshots, boxart, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Puzzle Quest II Game. all this is for the Nintendo DS version of the game, which is currently set for a 22nd June release at a suggest retail price of $29.95.
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Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Puzzle Quest 2 is a brand new adventure from Infinite Interactive, the award winning developer of the supreme puzzle-rpg experience. Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels as they make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Players will get closer to the Puzzle Quest action than ever before with a more intimate viewpoint of the world and choose from any of four character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian, or Assassin, each providing interesting twists on class-specific mechanics for hours of replayability. Players will level up their character to progress through the adventure in Story Mode or dive into Instant Action, Tournament Mode, or Multiplayer Mode for a rich and diverse gameplay experience.
KEY FEATURES:
A Supreme Puzzle Adventure with a Purpose – Puzzle Quest 2 features more active elements allowing players to swing weapons for the first time with both hands, use sidekicks to access never before seen spells, and actively equip shields to wield in battle making every move meaningful and never passive.
Absorbing Gameplay – An immersive fantasy universe with vivid color, depth, and life provides a much bigger sense of exploration with a focus on battles that will drive the player forward, allowing them to seamlessly progress through the story for a much deeper adventure than ever before.
Designed For Ultimate Character Progression – Puzzle Quest 2 is designed to be easy to learn, but hard to master as players move through the game by leveling up their character. Four different character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian and Assassin will constantly challenge players as they learn new skills and abilities.
Become a Part of The Puzzle Quest Action – Players can immerse themselves into the Puzzle Quest community with multiplayer and online leaderboards, allowing them to experience new levels of challenges with their customized character.
Constantly Rewarded For Your Efforts – Puzzle Quest 2 is packed with a ton of unique mini-games using a variety of puzzle activities that rewards gamers with constant treasure and experience, and introduces new challenges such as picking locks, bashing through doors, disarming traps, and much more.
Escape the Mundane – Original score from Puzzle Quest’s award winning composers, blended with hundreds of hand-painted pieces of art, and new gem colors deepen the player’s immersion into the dungeon world.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Infinite Interactive
Release Date: Nintendo DS™ handheld system – June 22, 2010
Xbox LIVE® Arcade - TBD
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