QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16wI8U
QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16wJRn
360: Activision have announced that a Modern Warfare 2 "Care Package" patch has been submitted to Microsoft certification http://ow.ly/152HT
The ESRB has revealed that the start of Battlefield Bad Company 2 features a WWII Era Battle http://ow.ly/152Tr
Sega says Alpha Protocol is now set for a Summer 2010 release. this new delay due to lighting tweaks. http://ow.ly/152ZE
Wii: Yoshio Sakamoto Reveals Metroid Other M will focus on Samus "Human Side", says the game is still a action game http://ow.ly/15343
PS3: Sony have denied that Killzone 2 Will get a Motion Controller patch. http://ow.ly/1535j
QTE Blog: THQ Reveal Brock Lesnar Will Feature On The UFC Undisputed 2010 Cover http://ow.ly/16wNcd
BioWare co-founder Dr Ray Muzyka says the lack of gay relationships in Mass Effect 2 is a storyline decision http://ow.ly/153iH
PSP: God Eater in Japan appears to have a bug where shops buy back items at double the price they were sold http://ow.ly/153kX
Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that Nintendo is working on new hardware. http://ow.ly/153lY
Wii: Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed he is working on a new WiiMotionPlus game. its not Wii Zelda. http://ow.ly/153nB
QTE Blog: THQ Announce That All Star Karate Is In Development Exclusively For The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/16wOQn
QTE Blog: Sony Online Entertainment Announce That There Are More Than 8 Million Registered Free Realms Users http://ow.ly/16wOQm
QTE Blog: THQ Reveal Brock Lesnar Will Feature On The UFC Undisputed 2010 Cover http://ow.ly/16wOQo
Square Enix announce operating income, Apr-Dec 2009, is up 67.7%. Sales up 30.9%. http://ow.ly/153qi
PS3: EA Sports, Peter Moore, says the Motion Controller is a different experience to the Wii. games can be more realistic http://ow.ly/153ud
A possible New 5th Generation Pokemon teased in Silhouette Form. its speculated to be a new Lucario Evolution http://ow.ly/153xe
QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released New PC Screenshots For Supreme Commander 2 http://ow.ly/16wRjZ
QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16wRjY
360: Peter Molyneux says more details on Fable III will be released at the X10 event. people will be "super pissed off" http://ow.ly/153bX
PS3: Sony have denied that Killzone 2 Will get a Motion Controller patch. http://ow.ly/1535j
Its been reported that L.A. Noire is coming out this September. http://ow.ly/158Xd
QTE Blog: Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Trailer For Just Cause 2 http://ow.ly/16wSFf
QTE Blog: Sega Announce A Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing Demo And Theme Is Now Live On 360 Marketplace http://ow.ly/16wSFe
iPhone: Apogee has announced Rise Of The Triad. its set to come out in early 2010 http://ow.ly/159ap
Details about Fallout New Vegas have emerged. players can dehydrate, the ammo has weight. mutants are intelligent + more http://ow.ly/159cv
Famitsu has a interview with Tetsuya Nomura. he says Kingdom Hearts III will happen as soon as possible. http://ow.ly/159dT
Review scores for BioShock 2 have been released. scores are very good ranging 8/10-10/10 http://ow.ly/159fI
QTE Blog: TellTale Games Have Announced Lego Star Wars III, The Clone Wars http://ow.ly/16wUkR
Ubisoft have announced that Endwar 2 has been put on the backburner. http://ow.ly/159h7
QTE Blog: Konami Have Released Concept Art For Rocket Knight http://ow.ly/16wW1J
Wii: its being reported that Wii Supply's are slowing and demand is starting to outstrip supply. http://ow.ly/15dyW
EA have announced that the Skate.Reel Service is closing down next month. this only effects Skate. http://ow.ly/15dAe
UK Game Charts, Mass Effect 2, Just Dance, Modern Warfare 2, Dante's Inferno, FIFA 10 are top 5. http://ow.ly/15dAP
EA Has posted losses in it's third quarter, that ended Dec 31st, of 23%. Operating costs down $100M http://ow.ly/15dJ1
EA has announced that Crysis 2 + a Need For Speed will ship between October-December. another NFS early 2011 http://ow.ly/15dL7
EA say Dead Space 2, Dragon Age 2, a shooter from Epic, a action title, and a Need For Speed will come out Jan-March 2011 http://ow.ly/15dM1
PS3: PIxleJunk have said they are currently working on PixleJunk Shooter 2. they have new ideas for it. http://ow.ly/15dNa
The back of the EU Final Fantasy XIII 360 box make no mention of DLC. this is different from the USA boxart http://ow.ly/15dON
PS3: Final Fantasy XIII Does not require a HDD Install to be played. http://ow.ly/15dPe
QTE Blog: This Weeks Xbox 360 Arcade Deals Of The Week http://ow.ly/15fSO
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)
Monday, February 8, 2010
This Weeks Xbox 360 Arcade Deals Of The Week
This weeks Xbox Live Arcade deals of the week for Xbox Live Gold Members have been revealed. This week there are 3 fighters on offer.
Marvel vs Capcom 2 - Was 1200 MS Points / Now 800 MS Points
TMNT: Turtles in Time Reshelled - Was 800 MS Points / Now 400 MS Points
Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao - Was 1200 MS Points / Now 800 MS Points
From Major Nelson Blog
Marvel vs Capcom 2 - Was 1200 MS Points / Now 800 MS Points
TMNT: Turtles in Time Reshelled - Was 800 MS Points / Now 400 MS Points
Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao - Was 1200 MS Points / Now 800 MS Points
From Major Nelson Blog
Konami Have Released Concept Art For Rocket Knight
Konami have released some new concept art for their upcoming Rocket Knight Game. the concept art is shows The Hero, Sparkster, Alex Gear, His Rival, and Devotindos, the Evil Pigs.
Character Art
Character Art
TellTale Games Have Announced Lego Star Wars III, The Clone Wars
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/02/legostarwars302082010.jpgThe Game will feature characters from both seasons of the Clone Wars as well as some favourites from the Star Wars Saga. The Game will also have a upgraded level builder where you can create battlefields for Jedi or separatists. there will also be new battle modes and character abilities, like Squad Command, Lightsaber Slicing, And Lightsaber Jumps.
Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — February 8, 2010 — LucasArts and TT Games today announced the development of LEGO® Star Wars™ III: The Clone Wars™. The next chapter in the award-winning LEGO® Star Wars videogame franchise, LEGO® Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will combine the best elements of all previous LEGO® games while adding brand new gameplay to make it the most action-packed LEGO® videogame to date. Developed by the same team at Traveller’s Tales that created the critically acclaimed LEGO® Star Wars and LEGO® Indiana Jones™ series, the game will ship on the Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows in the Fall of 2010.
“LucasArts continues to set the bar for next-generation family entertainment,” said Darrell Rodriguez, president of LucasArts. “The LEGO® Star Wars franchise is a massive hit with fans, bringing in sales of over 20 million units worldwide. We’re thrilled to extend this experience to LEGO® Star Wars III: The Clone Wars, delivering the humor and fun players expect from this award winning franchise.” “LucasArts is an amazing partner, and working with them on the next iteration of the LEGO® Star Wars series continues to be a great experience,” said Tom Stone, director at TT Games. “The team at TT is working hard at making this simply the best LEGO® game ever with all new gameplay and features never before seen in a LEGO® game.”
LEGO® Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will include all the characters from both seasons of the hugely popular animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as some fan-favorite characters from the beloved theatrical Star Wars Saga. The game will feature brand new battle modes, giving players unique, head-to-head combat and an upgraded level builder, allowing the creation of customized bases and in-game battlefields. Play either as a Jedi or Separatist with all-new character abilities, such as Squad command, Lightsaber slicing, Lightsaber jumps, long distance Jedi attacks and Grapple Tie-Ups, all within a new, easy-to-navigate hub.
For more information on LEGO® Star Wars III: The Clone Wars please visitwww.legostarwars.com.
About LucasArts
LucasArts, a division of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd., is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.
About TT Games
TT Games aims to become a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families. Based in the UK, the Group incorporates the TT Games Publishing organisation with world-renowned developer Traveller’s Tales, and subsidiary studio TT Fusion. The first title to come from the TT Games partnership was the award winning LEGO Star Wars: The Videogame, which won over audiences both young and old alike, achieving critical acclaim rarely matched for a title aimed at children. For more information, visit www.ttgames.com.
About The LEGO Group
The LEGO Group (www.LEGO.com) is a privately held, family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932 and today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children. The LEGO Group is committed to the development of children's creative and imaginative abilities through its products, which can be purchased in more than 130 countries.
LucasArts and the LucasArts logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2010 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. and ® or ™ as indicated. All rights reserved. LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure are trademarks of The LEGO Group. © 2010 The LEGO Group.
Sega Announce A Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing Demo And Theme Is Now Live On 360 Marketplace
Sega has announced that a demo for Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing is now live on the Xbox 360 market place. The Demo comes in at 1GB. a Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing dashboard theme has also been released for 240 MS Points.
Theme
From USA Sega Blog
Theme
From USA Sega Blog
Square Enix Europe Have Released A New Trailer For Just Cause 2
Square Enix Europe have released a new trailer for Just Cause 2. this trailer uses in-game footage to show how big Panau, the island in the game, is and how good looking it it. The trailer also shows the main character blowing up many objects on the Island.
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Here is this weeks USA WiiWare, DSiWare, and Virtual Console releases. there are 10 new games this week, 4 on WiiWare, 5 on DSiWare, and 1 new Virtual Console Release
Virtual Console
Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
This is the NES version of the game. this is a single player game only and i costs 500 Wii Points. you play the role of Sir Cucumber and have to save Princess Tomato and Topple Minister Pumpkin who has over thrown King Broccoli and taken over the Salad Kingdom.
WiiWare
Blaster Master Overdrive
This is a 1 player only game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. you play as Alex, a Biologist who has to defeat and cure animals who have been turned into flesh eating horrors.
Tomena Sanner
This is a 1-4 Player game that costs 500 Wii Points. you play as businessman Hitoshi Susumu. he is behind schedule and is running, and he won't stop. you have to dash past Samurais, T-Rexes, cowboys and more. you will need to help Hitoshi avoid all of them by using just 1 button.
Bloons
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a puzzle game were you have to pop balloons. each level has a different arrangement of balloons and challenges, and there are 70 levels in total.
Hubert The Teddy Bear Winter Games
This is a 1-16 player game. the game has 8 winter activities where you play as a teddy bear who wants to win and beat bunnies. you can customise the teddy bear, choose its name and gender.
DSiWare
Oscar in Movieland
This is a 1 player game only and it costs 800 DSi Points. Oscar is now a leading movie/tv actor and so are the levels. the game is a jump and run style game where you have to use your Yo-Yo to zap enemies.
Link 'n' Launch
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. This is a puzzle game where you have to move tiles to link the rockets fuel tank to the engines to launch it. there are mission and puzzle modes.
Fieldrunners
This is a single player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a tower defence game.
Sudoku 4Pockets
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi points. the game has 3,600 puzzles to play at either Beginner, Intermediate, And Advanced skill levels.
Extreme Hangman
This is a 1-2 Player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this is a version of hangman that takes place in different locations. in the game you have to save hangman from enemies by guessing the hidden word.
Press Release
From pulse-pounding action to mind-bending puzzles and beyond, this week's lineup of new downloadable games offers a dizzying variety to satisfy players of all stripes. New additions for the WiiWare™ service include the sci-fi adventure of BLASTER MASTER™ OVERDRIVE and the speedy fun of Tomena Sanner, plus a pair of family-friendly games to help parents and their kids brighten up the dog days of winter. For the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, new attractions include the rocket-powered puzzles of Link 'n' Launch™ and the tower-defending thrills of Fieldrunners. And lest you should think cucumbers are only good for snacking, the Virtual Console™ debut of Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom lets Wii™ owners enjoy a quirky classic from the NES™ era.
WiiWare
BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE
Publisher: SUNSOFT
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE is an action-adventure game that takes place on an Earth infected by an aggressive, polymorphic virus. Poor, defenseless animals worldwide have been turned into flesh-eating, hemoglobin-swilling terrors. Fortunately, the world has Alex, who happens to be one of the world's foremost biologists and specializes in viral mutation profiles and genetic manipulation. Every studious biologist facing imminent global annihilation needs a sweet ride, and Alex is no exception. He has S.O.P.H.I.A., a shape-shifting, gas-guzzling, projectile-spewing paean to destruction on four wheels. Things look grim, but with Alex and S.O.P.H.I.A. on the case, the world just might have a chance.
Tomena Sanner
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Businessman Hitoshi Susumu is behind schedule and in quite a rush. In fact, once he starts running, he won't stop! Dashing past samurais, T-Rexes, cowboys and all manner of wacky obstacles, Mr. Susumu must get to the goal as fast as he can for the ultimate 2-D dance party. Tomena Sanner is a high-speed side-scrolling action game with a unique timing-based control system that's as challenging as it is fun. As they fly, jump and dance over the many zany obstacles, players need to time their moves to keep their speed up and perform awesome tricks. Using just one button on the Wii Remote™ controller, players of all ages and skill levels will be able to play and help Mr. Susumu get to his goal. Four players can compete to see who is the fastest at running through the bizarre and comical world ofTomena Sanner.
Bloons®
Publisher: Hands-On Mobile
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Bloons is an exciting puzzle game based on the simple fact that popping balloons is fun. Pop your way through dozens of puzzling levels in this exciting puzzle adventure. Each level will have a different arrangement of balloons. Using the darts you're given, try to pop as many as you can. Look out for special balloons, blocks and darts, and have fun discovering what they do. You can pick up and play for a few minutes or spend hours working your way through the game's 70 levels. As an added bonus, there's also a level editor that allows you to create your own balloon puzzles.
Hubert The Teddy Bear Winter Games
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1-16
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Hubert The Teddy Bear is a party game in which players confront crafty bunnies. Outsmart them in eight winter activities including snow fight, sleigh ride, Christmas tree decoration, fishing, catching a bunny and more. Create a teddy bear and customize it to fit your own style. Choose its name and gender and dress it up by combining elements from plenty of clothes and accessories. Play solo or engage your family and friends by competing in one of the multiplayer modes. As many as 16 players can take part in one competition. Thanks to the balanced levels of difficulty – kid, youngster and adult – everyone can enjoy the game. This collection of casual winter sports provides a new experience for the whole family.
Nintendo DSiWare
Oscar in Movieland
Publisher: Virtual Playground
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Following his Oscar in Toyland escapades, Oscar now plays the leading actor in sensational worlds of hit movies and TV shows. From Sci-Fi to Cartoon, Western to War, Horror to Jurassic and more, this is a game not to be missed. Oscar in Movieland features eye-popping graphics, parallax scrolling backgrounds and fabulous game play. This jump-and-run game is easy to play and packed with hours of fun and nonstop action. Use Wings to Fly, Springy Boots to Jump, and Oscar's secret weapon – his magical Yo-Yo – to swing on and zap enemies in some of the craziest platform levels you'll ever play.
Link 'n' Launch
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Take your puzzle-solving skills to new heights in Link 'n' Launch, a puzzle game in which you must move tiles to create a path that connects fuel to your rocket, blasting it through space. Complete the basic training mode to learn how to play Link 'n' Launch, and then buckle in for the ride through the robust Missions and Puzzles modes. Missions mode has you propelling the rocket through space to reach the target planet within a three-minute time limit, while Puzzles mode challenges you to clear all fuel and pipe tiles from the screen. In both modes, not only do you need to create a path to keep your rocket fueled, but you'll also have to account for immovable tiles and special tiles that upgrade your rocket or give you additional time to complete the level, all while keeping your rocket's flight path within the established boundaries. The launch countdown has begun – are you prepared?
Fieldrunners
Publisher: Subatomic Studios
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Descend into the world of Fieldrunners, one of the most anticipated and visually stunning games in mobile tower defense history. Defend and control the field with a diverse selection of upgradeable towers, using a wide array of tactics and strategies against countless waves of unique land and air combatants. Enjoy hours of entertainment and replayable challenges. Do you have what it takes to dominate the fieldrunners and rise to the top as the ultimate tower defense master?
Sudoku 4Pockets
Publisher: 4Pockets.com
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Sudoku 4Pockets offers you 3,600 puzzles, and your assistant Kiku will be there to guide you through each of the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced skill levels. The aim of sudoku is to complete a grid of nine-by-nine squares with the numbers 1 through 9 in each square, row and column. As you play, Kiku will guide you: She can tell you if you've entered an incorrect number, offer you hints and explain the moves and terms as you play. The simple-to-use number entry makes it easy to select numbers and add possible number candidates to aid your thought process. Whether you're new to sudoku or an advanced player, you can have fun playing and learning on your quest to become a sudoku master.
Extreme Hangman
Publisher: Gamelion
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: There's never been a Hangman game like this before! The world's favorite time-killer game takes an absurdist twist of comical proportions. Taking place in various settings, the game challenges players to save the Hangman from his enemies by guessing hidden words correctly. When players guess incorrectly, he is put one step closer to being shot, strangled, erased or hanged by his enemies. Play a single-player game or challenge your friend to a duel. Extreme Hangman features seven different settings with fun animations, over 2,000 words in various categories, and three difficulty levels.
Virtual Console
Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
Original platform: NES
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence, Tobacco Reference
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Featuring a cast of cute characters and an endearing sense of humor, this unique title has gained a dedicated following since its release on the original NES system. The wicked Minister Pumpkin, a nobleman in the Salad Kingdom, has rebelled and kicked King Broccoli off the throne. Worse yet, he has kidnapped Princess Tomato and, with the help of the treacherous Farmies, proceeded to abolish all truth, justice, sweetness and light from the Salad Kingdom. Players take on the role of the brave Sir Cucumber, hero of the kingdom, and set out on a quest to rescue the princess and topple Minister Pumpkin. Progress through multiple locations using set commands (such as MOVE, LOOK and TALK) while winning bouts of Finger Wars (Rock-Paper-Scissors), collecting information and items and heeding helpful clues from your faithful companion, Percy (a persimmon). If you fail, the entire Salad Kingdom will be tossed into frenzy. Sir Cucumber, your princess awaits!
Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visitWii.com or NintendoDSi.com.
Virtual Console
Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
This is the NES version of the game. this is a single player game only and i costs 500 Wii Points. you play the role of Sir Cucumber and have to save Princess Tomato and Topple Minister Pumpkin who has over thrown King Broccoli and taken over the Salad Kingdom.
WiiWare
Blaster Master Overdrive
This is a 1 player only game that costs 1,000 Wii Points. you play as Alex, a Biologist who has to defeat and cure animals who have been turned into flesh eating horrors.
Tomena Sanner
This is a 1-4 Player game that costs 500 Wii Points. you play as businessman Hitoshi Susumu. he is behind schedule and is running, and he won't stop. you have to dash past Samurais, T-Rexes, cowboys and more. you will need to help Hitoshi avoid all of them by using just 1 button.
Bloons
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a puzzle game were you have to pop balloons. each level has a different arrangement of balloons and challenges, and there are 70 levels in total.
Hubert The Teddy Bear Winter Games
This is a 1-16 player game. the game has 8 winter activities where you play as a teddy bear who wants to win and beat bunnies. you can customise the teddy bear, choose its name and gender.
DSiWare
Oscar in Movieland
This is a 1 player game only and it costs 800 DSi Points. Oscar is now a leading movie/tv actor and so are the levels. the game is a jump and run style game where you have to use your Yo-Yo to zap enemies.
Link 'n' Launch
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. This is a puzzle game where you have to move tiles to link the rockets fuel tank to the engines to launch it. there are mission and puzzle modes.
Fieldrunners
This is a single player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a tower defence game.
Sudoku 4Pockets
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi points. the game has 3,600 puzzles to play at either Beginner, Intermediate, And Advanced skill levels.
Extreme Hangman
This is a 1-2 Player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this is a version of hangman that takes place in different locations. in the game you have to save hangman from enemies by guessing the hidden word.
Press Release
From pulse-pounding action to mind-bending puzzles and beyond, this week's lineup of new downloadable games offers a dizzying variety to satisfy players of all stripes. New additions for the WiiWare™ service include the sci-fi adventure of BLASTER MASTER™ OVERDRIVE and the speedy fun of Tomena Sanner, plus a pair of family-friendly games to help parents and their kids brighten up the dog days of winter. For the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, new attractions include the rocket-powered puzzles of Link 'n' Launch™ and the tower-defending thrills of Fieldrunners. And lest you should think cucumbers are only good for snacking, the Virtual Console™ debut of Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom lets Wii™ owners enjoy a quirky classic from the NES™ era.
WiiWare
BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE
Publisher: SUNSOFT
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE is an action-adventure game that takes place on an Earth infected by an aggressive, polymorphic virus. Poor, defenseless animals worldwide have been turned into flesh-eating, hemoglobin-swilling terrors. Fortunately, the world has Alex, who happens to be one of the world's foremost biologists and specializes in viral mutation profiles and genetic manipulation. Every studious biologist facing imminent global annihilation needs a sweet ride, and Alex is no exception. He has S.O.P.H.I.A., a shape-shifting, gas-guzzling, projectile-spewing paean to destruction on four wheels. Things look grim, but with Alex and S.O.P.H.I.A. on the case, the world just might have a chance.
Tomena Sanner
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Businessman Hitoshi Susumu is behind schedule and in quite a rush. In fact, once he starts running, he won't stop! Dashing past samurais, T-Rexes, cowboys and all manner of wacky obstacles, Mr. Susumu must get to the goal as fast as he can for the ultimate 2-D dance party. Tomena Sanner is a high-speed side-scrolling action game with a unique timing-based control system that's as challenging as it is fun. As they fly, jump and dance over the many zany obstacles, players need to time their moves to keep their speed up and perform awesome tricks. Using just one button on the Wii Remote™ controller, players of all ages and skill levels will be able to play and help Mr. Susumu get to his goal. Four players can compete to see who is the fastest at running through the bizarre and comical world ofTomena Sanner.
Bloons®
Publisher: Hands-On Mobile
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Bloons is an exciting puzzle game based on the simple fact that popping balloons is fun. Pop your way through dozens of puzzling levels in this exciting puzzle adventure. Each level will have a different arrangement of balloons. Using the darts you're given, try to pop as many as you can. Look out for special balloons, blocks and darts, and have fun discovering what they do. You can pick up and play for a few minutes or spend hours working your way through the game's 70 levels. As an added bonus, there's also a level editor that allows you to create your own balloon puzzles.
Hubert The Teddy Bear Winter Games
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1-16
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Hubert The Teddy Bear is a party game in which players confront crafty bunnies. Outsmart them in eight winter activities including snow fight, sleigh ride, Christmas tree decoration, fishing, catching a bunny and more. Create a teddy bear and customize it to fit your own style. Choose its name and gender and dress it up by combining elements from plenty of clothes and accessories. Play solo or engage your family and friends by competing in one of the multiplayer modes. As many as 16 players can take part in one competition. Thanks to the balanced levels of difficulty – kid, youngster and adult – everyone can enjoy the game. This collection of casual winter sports provides a new experience for the whole family.
Nintendo DSiWare
Oscar in Movieland
Publisher: Virtual Playground
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Following his Oscar in Toyland escapades, Oscar now plays the leading actor in sensational worlds of hit movies and TV shows. From Sci-Fi to Cartoon, Western to War, Horror to Jurassic and more, this is a game not to be missed. Oscar in Movieland features eye-popping graphics, parallax scrolling backgrounds and fabulous game play. This jump-and-run game is easy to play and packed with hours of fun and nonstop action. Use Wings to Fly, Springy Boots to Jump, and Oscar's secret weapon – his magical Yo-Yo – to swing on and zap enemies in some of the craziest platform levels you'll ever play.
Link 'n' Launch
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Take your puzzle-solving skills to new heights in Link 'n' Launch, a puzzle game in which you must move tiles to create a path that connects fuel to your rocket, blasting it through space. Complete the basic training mode to learn how to play Link 'n' Launch, and then buckle in for the ride through the robust Missions and Puzzles modes. Missions mode has you propelling the rocket through space to reach the target planet within a three-minute time limit, while Puzzles mode challenges you to clear all fuel and pipe tiles from the screen. In both modes, not only do you need to create a path to keep your rocket fueled, but you'll also have to account for immovable tiles and special tiles that upgrade your rocket or give you additional time to complete the level, all while keeping your rocket's flight path within the established boundaries. The launch countdown has begun – are you prepared?
Fieldrunners
Publisher: Subatomic Studios
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Descend into the world of Fieldrunners, one of the most anticipated and visually stunning games in mobile tower defense history. Defend and control the field with a diverse selection of upgradeable towers, using a wide array of tactics and strategies against countless waves of unique land and air combatants. Enjoy hours of entertainment and replayable challenges. Do you have what it takes to dominate the fieldrunners and rise to the top as the ultimate tower defense master?
Sudoku 4Pockets
Publisher: 4Pockets.com
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Sudoku 4Pockets offers you 3,600 puzzles, and your assistant Kiku will be there to guide you through each of the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced skill levels. The aim of sudoku is to complete a grid of nine-by-nine squares with the numbers 1 through 9 in each square, row and column. As you play, Kiku will guide you: She can tell you if you've entered an incorrect number, offer you hints and explain the moves and terms as you play. The simple-to-use number entry makes it easy to select numbers and add possible number candidates to aid your thought process. Whether you're new to sudoku or an advanced player, you can have fun playing and learning on your quest to become a sudoku master.
Extreme Hangman
Publisher: Gamelion
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: There's never been a Hangman game like this before! The world's favorite time-killer game takes an absurdist twist of comical proportions. Taking place in various settings, the game challenges players to save the Hangman from his enemies by guessing hidden words correctly. When players guess incorrectly, he is put one step closer to being shot, strangled, erased or hanged by his enemies. Play a single-player game or challenge your friend to a duel. Extreme Hangman features seven different settings with fun animations, over 2,000 words in various categories, and three difficulty levels.
Virtual Console
Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
Original platform: NES
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence, Tobacco Reference
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Featuring a cast of cute characters and an endearing sense of humor, this unique title has gained a dedicated following since its release on the original NES system. The wicked Minister Pumpkin, a nobleman in the Salad Kingdom, has rebelled and kicked King Broccoli off the throne. Worse yet, he has kidnapped Princess Tomato and, with the help of the treacherous Farmies, proceeded to abolish all truth, justice, sweetness and light from the Salad Kingdom. Players take on the role of the brave Sir Cucumber, hero of the kingdom, and set out on a quest to rescue the princess and topple Minister Pumpkin. Progress through multiple locations using set commands (such as MOVE, LOOK and TALK) while winning bouts of Finger Wars (Rock-Paper-Scissors), collecting information and items and heeding helpful clues from your faithful companion, Percy (a persimmon). If you fail, the entire Salad Kingdom will be tossed into frenzy. Sir Cucumber, your princess awaits!
Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visitWii.com or NintendoDSi.com.
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