Square Enix have announced Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 for the Nintendo DS. this game is set to come out on 28th August. in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, you set out to scout out the monsters in the world. you can recruit the monsters to join you. there are over 300 monsters available to scout or you can synthesize two different monsters to create a new powerful monster. each monster gains experience battling for you and can learn new moves. your team of monsters can battle against other players via local wireless or you can connect to Nintendo Wi-FI Connection.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 has extensive tag mode features. if you connect, via tag, to Dragon Quest VI: Realms Of Revelation or Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies, you can scout monsters from those two games. you can also battle against other Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 players via tag mode as well as scouting the monsters from the other team, scouted monsters won't be lost.
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As Monster Scouts, players can recruit wild monsters to build a team and battle
against other players in this turn-based role-playing game. Each year, monster
scouts from around the world gather to compete for the title of world’s greatest
scout. Players crash-land on a mysterious island after their airship is struck by
lightning. They must rescue their missing passengers and crew members by
fighting various enemies using their own monster parties. The only way off the
island is to solve its many mysteries.
FEATURES:
• Become the world’s greatest Monster Scout in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2, a spinoff of the
fan-favorite DRAGON QUEST core series. Players scout and collect monsters in order to build a team
to battle enemies.
• When a player’s party encounters other monsters in a battle, they can try to recruit those monsters with
their scouting skills. A meter on the top screen indicates the chance that players can scout a monster.
The higher the number, the higher the chance the monster will join a player’s party.
• More than 300 different monsters are available to scout and synthesize. By synthesizing two different
monsters, players can create new, more powerful monsters. These monsters can be customized using
more than 240 skill trees. Some monsters return from previous DRAGON QUEST games, while others
are new.
• In battles, monsters level up to learn new skills and become more powerful.
• Players can battle their monster teams against one another using a local wireless connection. Or, using
a broadband Internet connection, they can connect to Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection to battle against
other players.
• The Wi-Fi World Tournament lets players battle against other monster teams around the world.
• The game supports a variety of Tag Mode options that let players connect and share data with others:
○ Players who connect via Tag Mode with owners of DRAGON QUEST VI®: Realms of Revelation™ or
DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies™ can scout monsters from those games.
○ Players who connect via Tag Mode with other Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 players can battle
against them and have a chance to scout their monsters without affecting their games.
Ubisoft have announced Just Dance 3 for the Nintendo Wii. coming this October, Just Dance 3 comes with over 40 tracks and allows up to 4 dancers to play at once. the game comes with several modes, Party Mode lets you just dance without having to go through menus and will automatically start the next track. Just Sweat mode has been improved and now features more workout plans and playlists. there are the traditional modes as well including Classic Mode, Duet Mode, Medley, And Simon Says.
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Product Description
Just Dance is back and the party is bigger than ever before. The new Just Dance 3 gives a new twist to the already spontaneous and outrageous dance game.
Just Dance 3 kick-starts the party with 40+ tracks from multiple genres, popular artist, and top Billboard tracks. Using only the Wii Remote, Just Dance 3 is the perfect dance game for any age or dance ability, so it’s easy for anyone to join the movement!
With a variety of all-new gameplay modes, tracks that allow up to 4 dancers to uniquely shine, and innovative cardio training options, Just Dance 3 was made to bring the party and keep America dancing!
Key Features
• Top Of The Charts: Over 40 all-new tracks, ranging from Billboard/top-charted hits to classic dance party tracks! There's something for all tastes, everyone will find their groove.
Want more songs? Download from an expanding catalogue of new tracks from the in-game store.
• Dance Crew Mode: With now up to 4 concurrent dance routines, it’s your time to shine! Each player can get his own moment of fame with unique choreographies and move for each member of the band.
• Shake the World: Just Dance 3 lets you bring down the house with dynamic environments. Watch the background change as you perform progressive moves.
• Just Sweat It Out: The popular Just Sweat mode gets an upgrade with more workout plans and playlists. Stay fit, have fun, and Just Dance.
• Dance ‘Til Dawn: Use the Party Mode and lose yourself in the music! No navigating through menus, no need to stop to select the next song… Just Dance 3 gives you a non-stop dance-a-thon!
• Too Shy to Dance… But Love to Sing?! All tracks provide song lyrics on-screen, so even if you don’t score points with your voice, you’re sure to score some with the crowd!
• Just Can’t Get Enough: Just Dance 3 still has everyone’s favorite modes like Classic Mode, Duet Mode, Medley, Simon Says, and more.
Product Specifications:
Publisher: UBISOFT
Developer: Ubisoft Paris
Release Date: October 2011
Category: Dance & Music
Platform: Wii™
Rating: RP
Nintendo announce The Rolling Western For The Nintendo 3DS. whilst no game details have been provided, the trailer reveals the game is going to be available as a downloadable game from the Nintendo eShop on the 3DS. The Rolling Western appears to be a mix of an adventure game and tower defence, where you can explore the world but also protect your town. in the game you appear to play as an armadillo who can roll around the world.
Nintendo have announced Super Fossil Fighters for the Nintendo DS. coming this holiday season, Super Fossil Fighters is currently in development at Red Entertainment and Artdink. in Super Fossil Fighters you have to dig up and clean fossils before you can revive them into Vivosaurs. these vivosaurs can then be used to battle other fossil fighters. additional events and vivosaurs will be available to download later.
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In this dino-tastic sequel, players get some hands-on time to hunt and clean
fossils, and revive and battle Vivosaurs. A fossil park is hosting a large-scale
tournament in which competitors enter Vivosaurs created from dinosaur fossils
into competition. Fossil Fighters from all over the world compete against one
another to find out who is the best Fossil Fighter.
FEATURES:
• Players excavate and clean fossils. New Giant Fossil Rocks (containing complete
Dinosaur fossils) and Odd Fossil Rocks (which are two-sided) add to the fun of the
cleaning process.
• Once the fossils have been cleaned, they can be revived into Vivosaurs, which players can then arrange into teams for battles. The better the fossils have been cleaned, the more powerful the Vivosaurs are in battle.
• Strategy is key in battles. Players must put forth teams of three Vivosaurs, then rotate their positions to maximize their power advantage over opponents.
• New “Super Evolver” Vivosaurs evolve into new forms with the help of golden fossils.
• Players can compete in matchmaking battles or upload their best team to see how it fares against others. Players can also download additional Vivosaurs and events.
• Using DS Download Play, one player who has the game can link up wirelessly with
another Nintendo DS owner within range so both can cooperate to expertly clean fossils together.
Nintendo announce they are currently developing a new Rhythm Heaven game with TNX. there is currently no release date for the game, but they have revealed a couple of mini games. the trailer shows in-game action, action that only requires the player to hit the A button or both the A and B Buttons on their WiiMote.
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Feel the Beat and Get into the Rhythm Rhythm Heaven™ is a game that both teaches and tests rhythm with fun and quirky music challenges. Through various visual and audio
cues, players feel the rhythm and complete musical patterns on the fly.
FEATURES:
• Players must tap either the A Button or both A and B Buttons together on their
Wii Remote™ controllers in time to the music to pass each challenge. The fun
and challenge of the game come from feeling the rhythm and hitting the beats
accurately.
• All the games are new to this edition, though people who have played the
Nintendo DS™ version might recognize familiar characters.
• In different games, players might be asked to stab a rolling pea with a fork,
become a samurai and slash demons or play a game of aerial badminton – all in
time to the music.
• As players become more proficient they can earn a medal for their accurate
performances and unlock bonus content.
• Much of the music was created by famous Japanese pop music producer
TSUNKU♂.
Namco Bandai have announced Go Vacation for the Nintendo Wii. coming this Fall, Go Vacation supports up to 4 player multiplayer. the game has 4 different resorts, each with their own unique activities. Go Vacation supports Wii Motion Plus, Wii Zapper Light Gun, and Wii Balance Board.
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Take a trip to Kawawii Island, a virtual resort for the entire family with dozens of co-operative and competitive activities and events to meet the needs of each and every family member. There’s something for everyone from extreme activities like sky
diving, surfing and white water rafting to sports like beach volleyball, skiing and tennis.
Want to explore the island? There’s horseback riding, scuba diving, snowmobiles and many different vehicles for travel around the expansive locales. Take some time to relax and play some miniature golf, have a snowball fight, shoot water guns or play
some carnival games.
Go Vacation encourages parents and kids to participate together in group activities featuring simple gameplay, multiple challenges, hours of play and fun for the whole family! There’s never a dull moment when you Go Vacation!
• The Ultimate Family Vacation Spot – Kawawii Island has 4 unique resort locales featuring
dozens of activities for the whole family
• Great for the Whole Family – Play with up to 4 players on one system or go online and play
multi-player against other vacationers and challenge their records
• Many Ways to Play – A fully featured game that includes support for the Wii Motion Plus,
Wii Zapper Light Gun, and the Wii Balance Board to really get into the action
• It’s a Real Vacation – All the fun and relaxation and none of the planning required… Snap photos
and send to your friends, explore the island, partake in the resort lifestyle anytime you need a break
• Jam Packed with Fun – More activities than you’ll know what to do with ~ Ride jet skis, race cars,
play beach volleyball, hang glide, fish, surf, scuba dive, skate, snowboard, miniature golf, sky dive,
horseback riding, play carnival games, and much more
Nintendo have announced Mario Party 9 for the Nintendo Wii. there are few details on the game, but from the gameplay trailer we can see that it's a up to 4 player game that has many new mini-games to play, either taking it in turns to all 4 characters playing at the same time.
