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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
I included 5 of the more popular user created examples of what can be created using the software. some are drawn, some are pictures, some are very detailed, whilst some are simple. most are in Japanese, as Flipnote studio came out there first, and some finish rather abruptly, due to size limitations.
Instructions Flipnote Studio provides users with simple tools that let them draw and save a series of images to create an animation reminiscent of flipping through a notepad. Flipnote Studio makes it easy for anyone to jump in and create animations, regardless of their artistic abilities.
Here's how it works: Users draw an image on the touch screen of the Nintendo DSi system. When they are ready to draw the next image in the sequence, Flipnote Studio shows an outline of the previous image as a reference. Once all the images are in place, the software can animate them as a creation called a Flipnote. People can add sound to their Flipnotes using the built-in microphone or using sounds they previously recorded in the Nintendo DSi Sound application. Or they can import photos as black and white images from the Nintendo DSi Camera album.
The results can be comical, dramatic or experimental. Once people become registered users of Hatena's Web site at http://flipnote.hatena.com, they can then upload their finished creations to the Flipnote Hatena site, operated by Hatena Co. Ltd, where others can view their creations – Nintendo DSi owners can even download other people's Flipnotes from Flipnote Hatena and then modify them to create their own unique works. Users can also share their Flipnotes using the Nintendo DSi local wireless feature and save their Flipnotes to an SD Card (sold separately) for easy storage.
Nintendo Have released new screenshots for the Nintendo Wii game, Super Mario Bros. the screenshots show many of the environments in the game, as well as the multiplayer action in the game.
The fact sheet details that Yoshi is in the game, and players can ride him and use him to eat enemies. new powerups in the game include the propeller suit, which will shoot players high into the sky with just a shake of the Wii Remote, and Mario’s new ability to transform into Penguin Mario. the game features Mario and Luigi, whilst the other two players play as two different Toads.
Fact Sheet A Classic Mario Adventure that Everyone Can Enjoy – at the Same Time Developers at Nintendo have dreamed of creating a simultaneous multiplayer Super Mario Bros.™ game for decades. The Wii console finally makes that dream come true for everyone this holiday season. Now players can navigate the side-scrolling worlds alone as before or invite up to three others to join them at the same time on the same level at any point in the game for competitive and cooperative multiplayer fun. With the multiplayer mode, the newest installment of the most popular video game franchise is designed to bring yet another type of family entertainment into living rooms and engage groups of friends in fast-paced Super Mario Bros. Fun.
FEATURES: • New Super Mario Bros. Wii offers a combination of cooperation and competition. Players can pick each other up to save them from danger or toss them into it. • Mario™, Luigi™ and two Toads are all playable characters, while many others from the Mushroom Kingdom make appearances throughout the game. Players can even ride different Yoshi characters and use their tongues to swallow enemies – or their fellow players. • In some areas, players use the motion abilities of the Wii Remote™ controller. The first player to reach a seesaw might make it tilt to help his or her character reach a higher platform – and then tilt it incorrectly just to mess with other players. • New items include the propeller suit, which will shoot players high into the sky with just a shake of the Wii Remote and Mario’s new ability to transform into Penguin Mario. • At the end of each stage during the simultaneous multiplayer mode, players are ranked based on their score, the coins collected and the number of enemies defeated.
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