Sunday, September 6, 2009

New Contra Rebirth Screenshots And Gameplay Trailer For The Nintendo WiiWare

Konami have released new screenshots and a new trailer for their upcoming WiiWare release, Contra Rebirth. the screenshots and trailer all show in game action at different levels, with different weapons, against different enemies.



Contra Rebirth


Press Release

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today revealed a new game trailer, screenshots and details from the soon to be released Contra Rebirth. This arcade-shooter will be available on WiiWare™ next week. In Contra Rebirth, Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 AD to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the “Contra" on Earth. The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite "Contra" warriors to save the Earth, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and the samurai, Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth and must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost. Experience the fast paced action packed 2D side scrolling adventure
that pioneered the Run'N Gun Genre.

Key Features:
• 2 player local co-op game play
• Classic Contra firepower, including the popular Spreadshot
• 2 unlockable characters
• Retro 2D sprite, action side scrolling game
• Story follows the classic Contra theme

New Scriblenauts Screenshots And Trailer For The Nintendo DS


Nintendo has released new screenshots and a trailer for their upcoming Nintendo DS game Scribblenauts. the screenshots show some of the items you can use in the game and some of the challenges, whilst the trailer tells the user many of the games aspects and shows some of the more wacky items you can use to complete challenges.

The game has over 200 levels, each has more than one way to complete the level.



Scribblenuats


Fact Sheet

Scribblenauts is a completely original gameplay experience that anyone and everyone can pick up and play. Developed by the innovative and creative minds that brought the world
Drawn to Life, Scribblenauts takes handheld gaming to the next level.

Using the Nintendo DS™ touch-screen, help Maxwell reach the Starite by solving a series of puzzles ranging from easy to challenging. Catch the Stariteby writing down any object you can think of and watch it come to life. Try another word and watch as a completely different scenario unfolds.

Revolutionary Gameplay – any object you think of appears in the game! Put it to use to
win the Starite.

Over 200 Levels – puzzle and action gameplay modes for all-age fun. If you can write and tap,
you can play!

Unlimited Replay – every level has more than one solution! Keep trying new ways and use less
objects to increase your score.

Sandbox Title Screen – jump into the game from the second you turn it on. Write down words in the title screen and see what you can do with the objects.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Taito Has Launched Bust-A-Move (Puzzle Bobble) On The iPhone And iPod Touch

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Taito has announced that they have released Bust-A-Move (Puzzle Bobble) on iPhone and iPod Touch worldwide. the game costs US$4.99, EUR3.99, JPY600, and £2.99.

The game features a new control option called Sling Shot, taking advantage of the iPhones touch capabilities. the game also uses Bluetooth for a VS Mode, but also comes with a story mode which has 180 stages. the game also has a challenge mode which can randomly generate stages.


Press Release

Action Puzzle Classic Released to iPhone and iPod touch Users Worldwide
LOS ANGELES (September 3, 2009) — TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced the worldwide release of the beloved puzzle action game BUST-A-MOVE® (known as PUZZLE BOBBLE® outside of North America) to the Apple® App Store™ for iPhone® and iPod® touch.

Action puzzle game BUST-A-MOVE has benefited from considerable popularity since its initial arcade release in 1994, with subsequent home console editions enjoying consistently strong sales worldwide. While the game's mechanics are simple—link three or more identical bubbles to clear them from the screen—a great degree of skill and strategy (banking shots off walls, erasing several bubbles at once, etc.) are required to gain a truly high score. It is this depth that is the secret of BUST-A-MOVE's enduring appeal.

A BUST-A-MOVE Series First: Sling Shot Play!
This edition of BUST-A-MOVE includes two different control options: Tap Shot, in which a bubble is launched in the direction tapped, and the pull and release Sling Shot method. New to the BUST-A-MOVE series, this Sling Shot mode is both perfectly suited to the iPhone's capabilities and an innovative way to enjoy the game.

Packed with iPhone-Specific Features and Stunning Updated Graphics!
This edition boasts a number of features created especially for the iPhone, including a VS. Mode--making full use of the new iPhone OS 3.0 Bluetooth® capabilities--and a rich Story Mode. Chronicling Bub's quest to rescue best friend Chack'n's captured family from a series of Magic Domes, the deluxe Story Mode follows the adventurous pair as they visit six Domes and complete a total of 180 stages. This release also includes the potentially endless, random-bubble generating Challenge Mode.

TAITO will continue to release high-quality games that take full advantage of the iPhone and iPod touch's individual characteristics.

BUST-A-MOVE / PUZZLE BOBBLE

Release Date:
Now Available
Genre:
Game (Puzzle / Action), Entertainment
Price:
US$4.99 / EUR3.99 / JPY600 (including sales tax)
Region:
Worldwide
Device:
iPhone / iPod touch
Compatible OS:
iPhone OS 3.0
Copyright:
©TAITO CORP.1994, 2009

About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS®, and developed such fan favorites as EXIT™ and ARKANOID®. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet athttp://www.taito.com/.

ARKANOID, EXIT, SPACE INVADERS, PUZZLE BOBBLE, BUST-A-MOVE, TAITO and the TAITO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TAITO Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. SQUARE ENIX is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd., in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, iPhone, iPod, and App Store are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. in the United States and/or other countries


New Trailer For A Boy And His Blob On The Nintendo Wii

Majesco has released a new trailer for their upcoming A Boy And His Blob remake on the Nintendo Wii. the trailer shows many of the Blobs transformations, as well as many of the games levels. the narrator of the trailer also gives some idea as to what the plot is, and some of the games unlockables.




Screenshots And Character Art For KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days On The Nintendo DS


Nintendo has released new screenshots and character art for the upcoming Nintendo DS game,KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days. the screenshots all show the main characters in the game.

The game is set whilst Sora sleeps. it revolves around Roxas and his days in the Organisation XIII. the story resolves around finding the connection between Roxas, Sora and the 14th member.

KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days


Fact Sheet

Uncover the events that took place during the year Sora was asleep regaining his lost memories. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days revolves around Roxas, the "other" hero from KINGDOM HEARTS II, and his days as a member of Organization XIII. Follow Roxas and the rest of Organization XIII across the various Disney Worlds, and discover the connection between him, Sora, and the mysterious 14th member, and the reasons behind his eventual departure from the organization. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days also features a multiplayer mode for the first time, allowing players to control their favorite Organization XIII members!

STORY
In KINGDOM HEARTS, Sora turned the Keyblade on himself in order to release Kairi’s heart, but his heart was also released in the process. This brought about the creation of Roxas, Sora’s Nobody. Unlike most Nobodies, however, Roxas has no memories of his past. He joins Organization XIII and slowly begins to discover the truth behind his existence and the Organization itself. He meets and befriends the fourteenth member of the Organization, who also has no recollection of her past. What will Roxas see during his time in the Organization? What is the connection between him, Sora and the fourteenth member? And what becomes of them? Dive into the heart of the KINGDOM HEARTS storyline’s biggest secrets.

FEATURES

Familiar action-packed KINGDOM HEARTS gameplay that has captivated fans worldwide

“Panel System” – a brand-new system that allows you to customize Roxas’s arsenal by placing abilities, items and weapon parts into allotted slots

A series-first multiplayer mode, allowing up to four players to control any Organization XIII member

Learn about the origins of the “Organization XIII” name

Get to know the members of Organization XIII, including the mysterious fourteenth member

Finally experience the KINGDOM HEARTS storyline’s missing chapter

Screenshots And Character Art For Mario And Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story On The Nintendo DS


Nintendo have released new screenshots and character art for the upcoming Nintendo DS game,Mario And Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story.

the game has two story lines, one for Mario and Luigi inside Bowser and one for Bowser. events inside Bowser can have effects on Bowser and what he's doing.


Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story


Fact Sheet

Mario & Luigi Show Their Intestinal Fortitude
In his evil plot to take over the Mushroom Kingdom, Fawful tricks Bowser™ into eating a magic mushroom. The mushroom causes Bowser to begin inhaling everything around him, including Mario™, Luigi™ and Princess Peach™! Do the Mario Bros. have the guts to rescue Peach and escape?

FEATURES:
• Players are in control of two separate storylines. One features Bowser and his efforts to stop an arch-villain from taking over his castle. Meanwhile, inside Bowser, the microbe-sized Mario & Luigi must muscle their way through challenges and keep their nerve if they want to find a way out. They take action to control Bowser from the inside – but without his knowledge.
• Players can switch between storylines at will. What happens inside Bowser affects what he’s doing on the outside. Sometimes Mario & Luigi must solve puzzles and challenges behind the scenes to help Bowser overcome various obstacles and advance the plot.
• Players must make well-timed button presses to enhance their performance during battles and challenges. In some battles, Bowser grows so large that players must turn their Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi™ system sideways, blow into the microphone or tap on the touch screen with the stylus to keep up with the action.
• The game features the same hilarious dialogue that has been the hallmark of the Mario & Luigi series.

Screenshots And Character Art For Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box On The Nintendo DS


Nintendo has released screenshots and character Art for the Nintendo DS game, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box. the screenshots show some of the puzzles, in game videos, and character interaction, whilst the character art is for most of the main cast of the game.

The fact sheet details that he game has downloadable puzzles if the Nintendo DS is connected to a WiFi Spot. the game itself has 150 puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers.

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box


Fact Sheet

A New Mystery is Afoot
Puzzle master Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, have
stumbled upon another mystery. It’s up to them to navigate their way
through numerous puzzles to determine who – or what – caused the
death of Professor Layton’s mentor, Dr. Schrader. Was it the mysterious
Elysian Box, rumored to kill all who open it? Professor Layton and Luke
find a clue that begins their adventure: a train ticket for the Molentary
Express.

FEATURES:
• Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box features a riveting new mystery and more
than 150 new brain teasers, riddles and logic puzzles to challenge and delight
players.
• Beyond the puzzles found in the game, players with a broadband Internet connection
who connect their Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi™ systems to Nintendo® Wi-Fi
Connection will get access to downloadable bonus puzzles after the game launches.
• The new game includes a significantly greater amount of voice work and animated
movie scenes compared to the original