Sony Online Entertainment have released screenshots and a trailer for their upcoming Playstation 3 PSN game, Revenge of the Wounded Dragons. The trailer details some of the story and shows the game in action and features of the game. the screenshots are also in game and show some of the stages and enemies in the game.
Revenge of the Wounded Dragons
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
New Zero Punctuation - Left 4 Dead 2 & New Super Mario Bros Wii
This Weeks Zero Punctuation is not just on one game, but on two. Both Left 4 Dead 2 and New Super Mario Bros. Wii get the treatment this week. could he possibly enjoy any of the two games?
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Sales Charts comparing Japan hardware sales from 2008 to 2009 shows a decline in total sales, 360 all but disappeared http://ow.ly/JTFb
PS3: Sony has patented many different attachments for their motion controller beyond the ball, like microphones + more http://ow.ly/JTIc
360: its been hinted that ODST's will be in Halo Reach http://ow.ly/JTMl
Wii New Super Mario Bros. Wii has best Japan launch out of any Wii Title, 936.734 Units sold in 3 days. http://ow.ly/JTNT
UK Retailer GAME announces game sales are down 16.6% (UK+IRE). GAME Shares fell 15% on this announcement http://ow.ly/JTPV
PC: World Of Warcraft patch 3.3 is now out. it'll be the last big patch before the next expansion pack, Cataclysm. http://ow.ly/JVmu
QTE Blog: Sony Reveal That PS3 Firmware 3.15 Brings Mini's And Data Transfer To The PS3 http://ow.ly/167uHE
QTE Blog: Sony Announce That Yakuza 3 Is Coming Out Exclusively For The PS3 In The USA On March 2010 http://ow.ly/167vqT
Alien Breed Evolution is coming to PCs Q1 2010 and PS3 Q2 2010 http://ow.ly/JZ8T
DSi: The ESRB has rated PhotoWorld by Atlus. you take pictures and customise them with stamps and effects. http://ow.ly/JZam
Ubisoft have announced that a "very high percentage" of Assassins Creed II buyers have been using the U-Play Service. http://ow.ly/JZhE
QTE Blog: Nintendo Will Visit Erickson and Leisure Care Facilities Across America Demonstrating The Nintendo Wii To... http://ow.ly/167xzj
360: The Trails HD DLC pack is called "BIG Pack". A Teaser Trailer has been released for it, only a little game is shown http://ow.ly/K25V
The latest Game Informer cover has been released. It shows Dead Space 2 Isaac in a new EVO Suit. http://ow.ly/K28g
The GuitarHeroStore has dropped the price of DJ Hero on Wii, PS3, 360 to $79, PS2 has dropped to $64 http://ow.ly/K28Z
its rumoured that the Famitsu review score for Final Fantasy XIII has been leaked. if true, they give it 39/40 http://ow.ly/K2a3
SEGA say Valkyria Chronicles 2 is on PSP as they could release it quick and keep gamers attention on the series http://ow.ly/K2aZ
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released Screenshots, A Trailer, And A Fact Sheet For The USA Release Of Yakuza 3 http://ow.ly/167AYP
QTE Blog: Microsoft Announce That Forza 3 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units And The Hot Holidays DLC Is Out Now http://ow.ly/167AYQ
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Microsoft Announce That Forza 3 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units And The Hot Holidays DLC Is Out Now
Microsoft has announced that since Forza 3's launch, just over a month ago, the game has sold over 1 million units worldwide.
Microsoft has also announced that the "Hot Holidays" DLC for Forza 3 is now available for 400 MS Points. The Trailer shows a montage of all the cars, in this pack, and what they look like in the game. there are screenshots for each of the cars in the "Hot Holidays" DLC.
Ferrari 599XX
Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss
Lamborghini LP6700-4 SV
Porsche Panamera Turbo
Ferrari 458 Italia
Jaguar XFR
Audi S4
Aston Martin #007 AMR Lola
Audi #2 Sport Team Joest R15 TDI
Nissan GT-R Spec V
Press Release
‘Tis the season… to drive some of next year’s dream cars in this generation’s highest-rated racing game, only on Xbox 360. Just over a month after the title’s momentous launch, “Forza Motorsport 3” has sold more than one million units worldwide. Now Turn 10 is spreading the holiday cheer with the “Hot Holidays” Car Pack, available today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points.
The “Hot Holidays” Car Pack features some of the world’s most anticipated super cars and purpose-built race cars of 2009 and 2010, including first-ever virtual test drives of the new Ferrari 458 Italia and the latest Nissan GT-R Spec V. The complete “Hot Holidays” Car Pack list includes:
1. 2010 Ferrari 599XX
2. 2010 Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss
3. 2010 Lamborghini LP6700-4 SV
4. 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo
5. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
6. 2010 Jaguar XFR
7. 2010 Audi S4
8. 2009 Aston Martin #007 AMR Lola
9. 2009 Audi #2 Sport Team Joest R15 TDI
10. 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V
After selling more than one million units in its first month at retail, “Forza Motorsport 3’s” community and fan base is more active on Xbox LIVE than ever. The Forza community has collectively logged over 6.6 million man hours playing online in more than 64 million connected sessions while driving over 590 million miles (952 million kilometers) in the game to date. That’s equal to more than three trips from the Earth to the Sun and back!
While the December “Hot Holidays” Car Pack is great news for the Forza community, car lovers can expect yet another car pack to coincide with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit early next year. Racing onto Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Jan. 12, 2010, this new pack will add more of the latest and greatest cars to the ever-growing “Forza Motorsport 3” roster. For more information on what “Forza Motorsport 3” has in store, stay tuned to Forzamotorsport.net as we reveal each of the January cars via exclusive community spy shots.
Finally, true car aficionados won’t want to miss the Limited Edition Fanatec® Porsche 911 Turbo S racing wheel – the perfect complement to the realistic “Forza Motorsport 3” simulation experience. For more information, visit: Fanatec.de.
Microsoft has also announced that the "Hot Holidays" DLC for Forza 3 is now available for 400 MS Points. The Trailer shows a montage of all the cars, in this pack, and what they look like in the game. there are screenshots for each of the cars in the "Hot Holidays" DLC.
Ferrari 599XX
Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss
Lamborghini LP6700-4 SV
Porsche Panamera Turbo
Ferrari 458 Italia
Jaguar XFR
Audi S4
Aston Martin #007 AMR Lola
Audi #2 Sport Team Joest R15 TDI
Nissan GT-R Spec V
Press Release
‘Tis the season… to drive some of next year’s dream cars in this generation’s highest-rated racing game, only on Xbox 360. Just over a month after the title’s momentous launch, “Forza Motorsport 3” has sold more than one million units worldwide. Now Turn 10 is spreading the holiday cheer with the “Hot Holidays” Car Pack, available today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points.
The “Hot Holidays” Car Pack features some of the world’s most anticipated super cars and purpose-built race cars of 2009 and 2010, including first-ever virtual test drives of the new Ferrari 458 Italia and the latest Nissan GT-R Spec V. The complete “Hot Holidays” Car Pack list includes:
1. 2010 Ferrari 599XX
2. 2010 Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss
3. 2010 Lamborghini LP6700-4 SV
4. 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo
5. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
6. 2010 Jaguar XFR
7. 2010 Audi S4
8. 2009 Aston Martin #007 AMR Lola
9. 2009 Audi #2 Sport Team Joest R15 TDI
10. 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V
After selling more than one million units in its first month at retail, “Forza Motorsport 3’s” community and fan base is more active on Xbox LIVE than ever. The Forza community has collectively logged over 6.6 million man hours playing online in more than 64 million connected sessions while driving over 590 million miles (952 million kilometers) in the game to date. That’s equal to more than three trips from the Earth to the Sun and back!
While the December “Hot Holidays” Car Pack is great news for the Forza community, car lovers can expect yet another car pack to coincide with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit early next year. Racing onto Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Jan. 12, 2010, this new pack will add more of the latest and greatest cars to the ever-growing “Forza Motorsport 3” roster. For more information on what “Forza Motorsport 3” has in store, stay tuned to Forzamotorsport.net as we reveal each of the January cars via exclusive community spy shots.
Finally, true car aficionados won’t want to miss the Limited Edition Fanatec® Porsche 911 Turbo S racing wheel – the perfect complement to the realistic “Forza Motorsport 3” simulation experience. For more information, visit: Fanatec.de.
Sega Have Released Screenshots, A Trailer, And A Fact Sheet For The USA Release Of Yakuza 3
Following Sega and Sony's Announcement that The Yakuza 3 is coming out in the USA on March 2010, Sega have released some screenshots, A trailer, and a partial fact sheet for Yakuza 3.
The Screenshots are in-game and show a few things that happen in the game. The Trailer shows alot of action from the game and some of the things that happen.
The Fact Sheet details some of the features. these include:
Yakuza 3
Fact Sheet
Developer: SEGA of Japan
Platforms: PlayStation 3 exclusive
PEGI/BBFC/USK: 18
COB: MA 15+
Genre: Action
Ship date: March 2010
Kazuma and Haruka, having severed their ties to the Yakuza world, have left Kamurocho to seek a new life in Okinawa where they manage an orphanage for children. However, their peaceful life is soon interrupted when a series of events unfold pulling Kazuma back into the shadowy past he thought he had left behind, in order to protect those he loves.
Making its first appearance exclusively on the PlayStation 3 platform, the rich story and vibrant world of Yakuza 3 lets players engage in intense brutal clashes within the streets of Okinawa, and the vibrant and often dangerous city of Tokyo where only the strongest will survive.
Partial Feature List:
*Storied franchise enjoys a hardcore following with true video-game enthusiasts.
*Tokyo and Okinawa are rendered with stunning accuracy.
*Play a variety of mini-games including billiards, karaoke or even take in a game of golf.
*Engage in a variety of real-life activities from buying items in licensed shops & businesses to eating in restaurants you can find on actual streets of Tokyo.
*Seamlessly transition into intense fights more brutal than ever before.
*Gain fighting experience by training with teachers, getting "heavenly inspiration" or by remembering new moves from previous battles
The Screenshots are in-game and show a few things that happen in the game. The Trailer shows alot of action from the game and some of the things that happen.
The Fact Sheet details some of the features. these include:
- Storied franchise enjoys a hardcore following with true video-game enthusiasts.
- Tokyo and Okinawa are rendered with stunning accuracy.
- Play a variety of mini-games including billiards, karaoke or even take in a game of golf.
- Engage in a variety of real-life activities from buying items in licensed shops & businesses to eating in restaurants you can find on actual streets of Tokyo.
- Seamlessly transition into intense fights more brutal than ever before.
- Gain fighting experience by training with teachers, getting "heavenly inspiration" or by remembering new moves from previous battles
Yakuza 3
Fact Sheet
Developer: SEGA of Japan
Platforms: PlayStation 3 exclusive
PEGI/BBFC/USK: 18
COB: MA 15+
Genre: Action
Ship date: March 2010
Kazuma and Haruka, having severed their ties to the Yakuza world, have left Kamurocho to seek a new life in Okinawa where they manage an orphanage for children. However, their peaceful life is soon interrupted when a series of events unfold pulling Kazuma back into the shadowy past he thought he had left behind, in order to protect those he loves.
Making its first appearance exclusively on the PlayStation 3 platform, the rich story and vibrant world of Yakuza 3 lets players engage in intense brutal clashes within the streets of Okinawa, and the vibrant and often dangerous city of Tokyo where only the strongest will survive.
Partial Feature List:
*Storied franchise enjoys a hardcore following with true video-game enthusiasts.
*Tokyo and Okinawa are rendered with stunning accuracy.
*Play a variety of mini-games including billiards, karaoke or even take in a game of golf.
*Engage in a variety of real-life activities from buying items in licensed shops & businesses to eating in restaurants you can find on actual streets of Tokyo.
*Seamlessly transition into intense fights more brutal than ever before.
*Gain fighting experience by training with teachers, getting "heavenly inspiration" or by remembering new moves from previous battles
Nintendo Will Visit Erickson and Leisure Care Facilities Across America Demonstrating The Nintendo Wii To Seniors
Nintendo have announced that they will be going round America visiting Erickson and Leisure Care Facilities. At these events, seniors and their families will be shown the Wii and its games as well as getting the chance to play New Super Mario Bros. Wii and the Console.
This will run from December 4th to December 20th, and the following will be visited:
Leisure Care communities
Dec. 4: Fairwinds – Ivey Ranch in Oceanside, Calif.
Dec. 12: La Siena in Phoenix
Dec. 13: Fairwinds – Brittany Park in Woodinville, Wash.
Dec. 19: Harvard Square in Denver
Dec. 20: Heritage Estates in Livermore, Calif.
Erickson communities
Dec. 5: Eagle's Trace in Houston
Dec. 12: Greenspring in Springfield, Va.
Dec. 12: Ann's Choice in Warminster, Pa.
Dec. 13: Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, Ill.
Dec. 19: Brooksby Village in Peabody, Mass.
Nintendo have also announced that those 10 and a Further 42 communities will receive a "Nintendo Gift Package" consisting of:
Nintendo have released a couple of photographs from a event at Oceanside, California. the captions under each photo has been provided by Nintendo
Ruth K. (on R) and Phyllis H. of Oceanside, Calif. play New Super Mario Bros. Wii with a Nintendo representative at Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch in Oceanside, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Nintendo is visiting Leisure Care and Erickson retirement communities across the country and providing Wii systems and games for residents to play with their friends and families during the holidays.
Local students teach seniors New Super Mario Bros. Wii at the Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch retirement community in Oceanside, Calif., on Dec. 4, 2009. Nintendo is visiting Leisure Care and Erickson retirement communities across the country and providing Wii systems and games for residents to play with their friends and families during the holidays.
Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 8, 2009 – Before the launch of the Wii™ system, most seniors probably never gave video games a second thought. But then came the game Wii Sports™ and, with it, senior bowling leagues and the emergence of video games as a regular pastime for seniors nationwide. This month Nintendo pays tribute to these new players with gaming events at Erickson and Leisure Care communities across the country for residents and their family members, with a focus on New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii.
Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 20, Nintendo representatives will visit 10 communities to demonstrate New Super Mario Bros. Wii to hundreds of senior residents and their families, and encourage every generation to sample the game's unique blend of imaginative, multiplayer fun. Because players can play through the game either cooperatively or competitively, participants can expect to see kids helping their grandparents overcome difficult obstacles – or perhaps throwing them down a bottomless pit. An additional 42 communities will receive a Nintendo gift package to incorporate video games into their regular activities. All 52 communities will receive:
A Wii system
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Three additional Wii Remote™ controllers and three additional Nunchuk™ controllers
A copy of Wii Sports Resort™ and three additional Wii MotionPlus™ accessories
Wii Fit™ Plus with a Wii Balance Board™ accessory
Mario Kart™ Wii and three additional Wii Wheel™ accessories
"Nintendo has led the way in expanding the audience for video games," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "By giving seniors and their family members a hands-on introduction to New Super Mario Bros. Wii, we're extending our commitment to making the best video game experiences accessible to every generation."
New Super Mario Bros. Wii lets players take control of the iconic Mario™, his brother Luigi™ or one of two playable Toad™ characters. On a mission to rescue Princess Peach™ from the devious Bowser™, they must run, jump, bounce and battle their way through a series of wild obstacles, collecting coins and evading enemies along the way. In addition to a simultaneous multiplayer mode, the game includes built-in guides that provide helpful tips on how to overcome challenging obstacles. Since premiering in 1986, the Super Mario Bros. game series has become one of the most popular video game series of all time, selling more than 222 million games worldwide to date.
Highlighting the Wii system's inclusive game library and easy-to-use wireless controls, Nintendo has conducted pioneering outreach in senior communities across the nation since launching the system in 2006. Games such as Wii Sports have been embraced by seniors, who have set up Wii Sports bowling leagues and made video games a regular addition to both their social and physical activity calendars.
See below for scheduled dates and locations (subject to change):
Leisure Care communities
Dec. 4: Fairwinds – Ivey Ranch in Oceanside, Calif.
Dec. 12: La Siena in Phoenix
Dec. 13: Fairwinds – Brittany Park in Woodinville, Wash.
Dec. 19: Harvard Square in Denver
Dec. 20: Heritage Estates in Livermore, Calif.
Erickson communities
Dec. 5: Eagle's Trace in Houston
Dec. 12: Greenspring in Springfield, Va.
Dec. 12: Ann's Choice in Warminster, Pa.
Dec. 13: Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, Ill.
Dec. 19: Brooksby Village in Peabody, Mass.
Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.
For more information about New Super Mario Bros. Wii, visit www.mariobroswii.com.
About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.2 billion video games and more than 535 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.
About Erickson: Erickson develops and manages full-service retirement communities that provide worry-free living for America's seniors – the country's fastest-growing population segment. Erickson's refundable entrance deposit and predictable monthly service fees provide residents across the country financial peace of mind. Comprehensive health and wellness services, integrated into every community, lead to demonstrated resident benefits. A robust complement of resident programs and facilities promote an engaged, fulfilling lifestyle that is reflected in resident satisfaction levels that exceed the industry average. And the company's wide-ranging employee programs have earned Erickson numerous awards, including Fortune magazine's "Best Companies to Work For®" in 2008 and 2009.
About Leisure Care: Leisure Care, a part of the One Eighty family of companies, is one of the largest privately owned and most innovative operators of senior living communities in the United States and Canada. Its inventive ‘Five-Star Fun' philosophy is changing the perception of senior living by providing amenities commonly associated with a luxury hotel and which support a healthy, active lifestyle. Dynamic programs and wellness-oriented offerings include: restaurant dining; concierge services; PrimeFitSM, an innovative health and fitness program with personal training options; Seniors Making Art™ and Twist Travel, a full-service escorted travel and tour program. Founded in 1976, Leisure Care currently operates more than 40 communities. For more information, please visit www.leisurecare.com or call 1-800-327-3490.
This will run from December 4th to December 20th, and the following will be visited:
Leisure Care communities
Dec. 4: Fairwinds – Ivey Ranch in Oceanside, Calif.
Dec. 12: La Siena in Phoenix
Dec. 13: Fairwinds – Brittany Park in Woodinville, Wash.
Dec. 19: Harvard Square in Denver
Dec. 20: Heritage Estates in Livermore, Calif.
Erickson communities
Dec. 5: Eagle's Trace in Houston
Dec. 12: Greenspring in Springfield, Va.
Dec. 12: Ann's Choice in Warminster, Pa.
Dec. 13: Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, Ill.
Dec. 19: Brooksby Village in Peabody, Mass.
Nintendo have also announced that those 10 and a Further 42 communities will receive a "Nintendo Gift Package" consisting of:
- A Wii system
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii
- Three additional Wii Remote™ controllers and three additional Nunchuk™ controllers
- A copy of Wii Sports Resort™ and three additional Wii MotionPlus™ accessories
- Wii Fit™ Plus with a Wii Balance Board™ accessory
- Mario Kart™ Wii and three additional Wii Wheel™ accessories
Nintendo have released a couple of photographs from a event at Oceanside, California. the captions under each photo has been provided by Nintendo
Ruth K. (on R) and Phyllis H. of Oceanside, Calif. play New Super Mario Bros. Wii with a Nintendo representative at Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch in Oceanside, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Nintendo is visiting Leisure Care and Erickson retirement communities across the country and providing Wii systems and games for residents to play with their friends and families during the holidays.
Local students teach seniors New Super Mario Bros. Wii at the Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch retirement community in Oceanside, Calif., on Dec. 4, 2009. Nintendo is visiting Leisure Care and Erickson retirement communities across the country and providing Wii systems and games for residents to play with their friends and families during the holidays.Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 8, 2009 – Before the launch of the Wii™ system, most seniors probably never gave video games a second thought. But then came the game Wii Sports™ and, with it, senior bowling leagues and the emergence of video games as a regular pastime for seniors nationwide. This month Nintendo pays tribute to these new players with gaming events at Erickson and Leisure Care communities across the country for residents and their family members, with a focus on New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii.
Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 20, Nintendo representatives will visit 10 communities to demonstrate New Super Mario Bros. Wii to hundreds of senior residents and their families, and encourage every generation to sample the game's unique blend of imaginative, multiplayer fun. Because players can play through the game either cooperatively or competitively, participants can expect to see kids helping their grandparents overcome difficult obstacles – or perhaps throwing them down a bottomless pit. An additional 42 communities will receive a Nintendo gift package to incorporate video games into their regular activities. All 52 communities will receive:
A Wii system
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Three additional Wii Remote™ controllers and three additional Nunchuk™ controllers
A copy of Wii Sports Resort™ and three additional Wii MotionPlus™ accessories
Wii Fit™ Plus with a Wii Balance Board™ accessory
Mario Kart™ Wii and three additional Wii Wheel™ accessories
"Nintendo has led the way in expanding the audience for video games," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "By giving seniors and their family members a hands-on introduction to New Super Mario Bros. Wii, we're extending our commitment to making the best video game experiences accessible to every generation."
New Super Mario Bros. Wii lets players take control of the iconic Mario™, his brother Luigi™ or one of two playable Toad™ characters. On a mission to rescue Princess Peach™ from the devious Bowser™, they must run, jump, bounce and battle their way through a series of wild obstacles, collecting coins and evading enemies along the way. In addition to a simultaneous multiplayer mode, the game includes built-in guides that provide helpful tips on how to overcome challenging obstacles. Since premiering in 1986, the Super Mario Bros. game series has become one of the most popular video game series of all time, selling more than 222 million games worldwide to date.
Highlighting the Wii system's inclusive game library and easy-to-use wireless controls, Nintendo has conducted pioneering outreach in senior communities across the nation since launching the system in 2006. Games such as Wii Sports have been embraced by seniors, who have set up Wii Sports bowling leagues and made video games a regular addition to both their social and physical activity calendars.
See below for scheduled dates and locations (subject to change):
Leisure Care communities
Dec. 4: Fairwinds – Ivey Ranch in Oceanside, Calif.
Dec. 12: La Siena in Phoenix
Dec. 13: Fairwinds – Brittany Park in Woodinville, Wash.
Dec. 19: Harvard Square in Denver
Dec. 20: Heritage Estates in Livermore, Calif.
Erickson communities
Dec. 5: Eagle's Trace in Houston
Dec. 12: Greenspring in Springfield, Va.
Dec. 12: Ann's Choice in Warminster, Pa.
Dec. 13: Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, Ill.
Dec. 19: Brooksby Village in Peabody, Mass.
Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.
For more information about New Super Mario Bros. Wii, visit www.mariobroswii.com.
About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.2 billion video games and more than 535 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.
About Erickson: Erickson develops and manages full-service retirement communities that provide worry-free living for America's seniors – the country's fastest-growing population segment. Erickson's refundable entrance deposit and predictable monthly service fees provide residents across the country financial peace of mind. Comprehensive health and wellness services, integrated into every community, lead to demonstrated resident benefits. A robust complement of resident programs and facilities promote an engaged, fulfilling lifestyle that is reflected in resident satisfaction levels that exceed the industry average. And the company's wide-ranging employee programs have earned Erickson numerous awards, including Fortune magazine's "Best Companies to Work For®" in 2008 and 2009.
About Leisure Care: Leisure Care, a part of the One Eighty family of companies, is one of the largest privately owned and most innovative operators of senior living communities in the United States and Canada. Its inventive ‘Five-Star Fun' philosophy is changing the perception of senior living by providing amenities commonly associated with a luxury hotel and which support a healthy, active lifestyle. Dynamic programs and wellness-oriented offerings include: restaurant dining; concierge services; PrimeFitSM, an innovative health and fitness program with personal training options; Seniors Making Art™ and Twist Travel, a full-service escorted travel and tour program. Founded in 1976, Leisure Care currently operates more than 40 communities. For more information, please visit www.leisurecare.com or call 1-800-327-3490.
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