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.
Fact Sheet
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.
Fact Sheet
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.
Fact Sheet
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.
Konami have released a new trailer and screenshots for BurgetTime: World Tour. both show in game action, with the screenshots also showing more of the other characters in the game. the trailer shows that whilst the mechanic of creating a burger is simple, walk over the food like a bun to drop it on top of food below, there is more to the game.
Square Enix have announced that they have shipped over 100 Million units of Final Fantasy Worldwide. the first Final Fantasy game was released in 1987. Square Enix president and chief executive officer Yoichi Wada had this to say:
"We are extremely proud of what the FINAL FANTASY franchise has achieved over the years and continue to be extremely excited about the future. I would like thank all of our fans, partners and development teams for their support,”
Press Release
TOKYO, Japan (June 7, 2011) — SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. is pleased to announce that since the launch of the original title in 1987, shipments of the FINAL FANTASY® franchise have now reached over 100 million units worldwide.
The FINAL FANTASY franchise is characterized by its spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds and rich stories. Widely regarded as an industry leader, the franchise has earned the highest accolades from critics and users around the world.
"We are extremely proud of what the FINAL FANTASY franchise has achieved over the years and continue to be extremely excited about the future. I would like thank all of our fans, partners and development teams for their support,” said Yoichi Wada, president and chief executive officer, SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
The franchise continues with the highly anticipated FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 which is currently being showcased at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Expo in Los Angeles.
About Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is a holding company leading the Square Enix Group with a diverse range of content and service businesses. The Square Enix Group publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO®. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 58 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. More information on Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eng/
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Disney Interactive have announced Disney Universe for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and PC/Mac. coming this fall, Disney Universe is a multiplayer action adventure game set in worlds inspired by Disney animation and live action movies. there are more than 40 costumes players can wear and 6 different game worlds to explore. Disney have also announced there will be post launch DLC, including costumes and additional worlds.
Press Release
BURBANK, Calif - (May 26, 2011) – Disney Interactive Studios announced today that Disney Universe a fast-paced multiplayer action adventure game, is currently in development for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Windows PC/MAC. In Disney Universe, players will experience non-stop action through a mix-up of worlds inspired by both animated and live action films from Disney, including titles from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. Players will suit-up as iconic Disney and Disney•Pixar characters and embark on adventures to power up their hero, battle powerful adversaries and master challenging puzzles to save the universe. Disney Universe is slated for release in fall 2011.
“Disney Universe is a vast treasure chest of Disney properties with memorable characters, places and experiences that gamers, as well as Disney fans will enjoy,” said Adam Sussman, senior vice president of publishing, Disney Interactive Media Group. “The fast-paced, frenetic gameplay combined with wacky humor and hilarious situations make Disney Universe the perfect game to play with family and friends.”
In Disney Universe, players can select from more than 40 classic and contemporary Disney character costumes, including Alice (“Alice in Wonderland”), Mike (“Monsters, Inc.”), TRON (“TRON: Legacy”) and Stitch (“Lilo & Stitch”) to explore six different worlds inspired by legendary Disney and Disney•Pixar films. Each world will allow players to experience objectives and missions that follow Disney and Disney•Pixar movie storylines. Players will select a character-based costume, with each costume offering a specific tool that changes and grows in power as players adventure through the game. Disney Universe offers frenetic gameplay, multiplayer with up to three friends and slapstick humor that will appeal to players of all ages.
The fun will continue on with plans for Disney Universe to be an expanding universe post-launch with items for download and new content available. Additional worlds, costumes, and more will be available for purchase, giving Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 system owners an ever-evolving gameplay experience.
Please visit www.DisneyUniverse.com for more information. Art assets for Disney Universe are available at http://corporate.disney.go.com/wdig/product-portfolio/.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.
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