EA's E3 2010 Press Conference Live Blogged
EA's press conference is live now, here's a live blogging of it
Monday, June 14, 2010
EA Have Released New Screenshots For The Wii, DS, Playstation 3, And Xbox 360 Versions of The Sims 3
EA have released new screenshots for the upcoming console versions of The Sims 3. Ea have released screenshots on the DS, Wii, and PS3/360. The screenshots are a mix of in-game action and In-game CGi. the screenshots show a variety of activities being under taken in numerous locations.
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Live Blog Of Microsofts E3 2010 Press Conference
Here is a live Blog of Microsoft's E3 2010 Press Conference
Ubisoft Have Released A New Trailer For Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood And Announce Its Out 16th November
Ubisoft have released the E3 2010 trailer for Assassins Creed: Brotherhood. the CGi trailer shows the the game is set in Rome, possibly the Vatican City, and has Ezio approaching a carriage whilst soldiers who try to stop him are picked off 1 by 1 by unseen people. it ends with Ezio being joined by 4 other Assassins as they face off against papel guards. The Trailer announces Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is coming out 16th November.
From Gametrailers
From Gametrailers
Gameloft Reveal Dungeon Hunter: Alliance, A Online RPG, For The Playstation 3
Gameloft have announced, via their twitter account, that they are bringing Dungeon Hunter: Alliance to the Playstation 3 this year. Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is a online Action RPG that can be played with up to 4 players, either via local co-op or online. the game has a top down look very similar to Torchlight as well as combat that seems to be broken down into Mage and Warrior classes. Gameloft have released the debut trailer for the game below
From Gameloft Twitter
From Gameloft Twitter
EA Announce The NCAA Football 11 Demo Is Out Now On XBLA and PSN
EA have announced that the Demo for NCAA Football 11 is out now on the PSN and XBLA. this demo features 4 different match-ups between the “Red River Rivalry” with Oklahoma and Texas squaring off in the Cotton Bowl and the “Sunshine Showdown” with Florida travelling to Florida State, along with key battles featuring Miami at Ohio State and Missouri at Clemson. Players will unlock the Nike Pro Combat uniforms and helmets for both schools, after each match, which can be used in the full retail version of the Game. recommending the demo to a friend will also unlock an additional 3 Nike Pro Combat helmets and uniforms
Ohio State vs. Michigan
Florida vs. Florida State
Mizzou vs. Clemson
Oklahoma vs. Texas
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the release of the EA SPORTS™ NCAA Football 11 demo available through the Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation®Network. Four different matchups are featured within the NCAA Football 11 demo release, including notable rivalries – the “Red River Rivalry” with Oklahoma and Texas squaring off in the Cotton Bowl and the “Sunshine Showdown” with Florida traveling to Florida State, along with key battles featuring Miami at Ohio State and Missouri at Clemson.
NCAA Football 11 delivers unique game play and traditions for each of the 120 schools through the TruSchoolsystem, which blends offensive styles, coaching tendencies, areas of talent, stadiums and traditions to bring the pageantry and rivalry of college football to life like never before.
Authentic College Presentation
Pre-Game Team Entrances – Recreating one of college football’s greatest traditions, NCAA Football 11 will feature true-to-life pre-game team entrances from many of college football’s traditional powers. From touching Howard’s Rock at Clemson to Ohio State's players interlocking arms as they head onto the field, the NCAA Football 11 demo will feature pre-game team entrances from home teams Clemson, Ohio State, Texas and Florida State.
True College Football Emotion – Feel the pageantry of college football with more than 150 authentic stadiums, team-specific entrances, team mascots, and celebrations.
ESPN Integration - From the moment the game begins until the final tick of the clock, you’ll feel as though you’re part of the ESPN Game of the Week with full ESPN broadcast graphics package and all-new replay system. ESPN commentators Brad Nessler and Kirk Herbstreit lead broadcast duties from the booth, while sideline reporter Erin Andrews provides commentary, insights and injury reports throughout the game.
Authentic College Gameplay
Distinct Offensive Styles – Whether you prefer Missouri’s spread no huddle offense, the Pro Style offense from Miami or the multiple offense formations from Ohio State, fans will be able to play with each school’s distinct offensive style in NCAA Football 11.
Real Assignment AI – From true option blocking to new running lanes, the offensive possibilities are endless with real assignment AI.
All–New Locomotion System – Run the ball like college football greats with the all-new locomotion system, creating an authentic running mechanic allowing users an explosive first step, the ability to stop momentum on a dime and rebalancing yourself after an over-pursuit.
By completing each NCAA Football 11 demo matchup, players will unlock the Nike Pro Combat uniforms and helmets for both schools, which will be available for use in the full retail version of the game. Players that recommend the NCAA Football 11 demo to a friend will also unlock Nike Pro Combat helmets and uniforms for three additional schools for use in the full retail version of the game*.
To view the latest content about NCAA Football 11, fans can also visit the EA SPORTS On Demand channel which is located at the EA SPORTS Extras portion of the menu within the game. The channel includes videos about NCAA Football 11 features, producer blogs and much more. New content will be posted through launch on July 13, so keep checking the EA SPORTS On Demand channel for the latest news about NCAA Football 11. To utilize the EA SPORTS On Demand channel, users must be connected online.
Developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, NCAA Football 11 will be available on July 13 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems. NCAA Football 11 has been rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB.
For more information, please visit www.ncaafootball11.com.
For important details, including offer expiration, see ncaafootball.easports.com/demo
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
About EA SPORTS
EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball,NCAA® Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.
For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visitwww.easports.com to connect, share and compete.
About the NCAA
The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA Championships in Division I, II and III sports. For more information, go to www.ncaa.com.
About The Collegiate Licensing Company
CLC is a division of global sports and entertainment company IMG. Founded in 1981, CLC is the oldest and largest collegiate licensing agency in the U.S. and currently represents nearly 200 colleges, universities, bowl games, athletic conferences, The Heisman Trophy and the NCAA. The mission of CLC is to be the guiding force in collegiate trademark licensing and one of the top sports licensing firms in the country. CLC is dedicated to being a center of excellence in providing licensing services of the highest quality to its member institutions, licensees, retailers and consumers. Headquartered in Atlanta (Ga.), CLC is a full-service licensing representative, which employs a staff of more than 80 licensing professionals who provide full-service capabilities in brand protection, brand management, and brand development. For more information on CLC, visit: www.clc.com or www.imgworld.com.
About NCAA Football
NCAA Football USA, Inc. represents a coalition of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA), the Football Bowl Association (FBA), the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the National Football Foundation (NFF) and serves as the collective voice to promote college football. Visitwww.NCAAFootball.com for more information.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, FIFA, NBA, NCAA, NHL, Tiger Woods, PGA TOUR and NASCAR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Ohio State vs. Michigan
Florida vs. Florida State
Mizzou vs. Clemson
Oklahoma vs. Texas
Press Release
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the release of the EA SPORTS™ NCAA Football 11 demo available through the Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation®Network. Four different matchups are featured within the NCAA Football 11 demo release, including notable rivalries – the “Red River Rivalry” with Oklahoma and Texas squaring off in the Cotton Bowl and the “Sunshine Showdown” with Florida traveling to Florida State, along with key battles featuring Miami at Ohio State and Missouri at Clemson.
NCAA Football 11 delivers unique game play and traditions for each of the 120 schools through the TruSchoolsystem, which blends offensive styles, coaching tendencies, areas of talent, stadiums and traditions to bring the pageantry and rivalry of college football to life like never before.
Authentic College Presentation
Pre-Game Team Entrances – Recreating one of college football’s greatest traditions, NCAA Football 11 will feature true-to-life pre-game team entrances from many of college football’s traditional powers. From touching Howard’s Rock at Clemson to Ohio State's players interlocking arms as they head onto the field, the NCAA Football 11 demo will feature pre-game team entrances from home teams Clemson, Ohio State, Texas and Florida State.
True College Football Emotion – Feel the pageantry of college football with more than 150 authentic stadiums, team-specific entrances, team mascots, and celebrations.
ESPN Integration - From the moment the game begins until the final tick of the clock, you’ll feel as though you’re part of the ESPN Game of the Week with full ESPN broadcast graphics package and all-new replay system. ESPN commentators Brad Nessler and Kirk Herbstreit lead broadcast duties from the booth, while sideline reporter Erin Andrews provides commentary, insights and injury reports throughout the game.
Authentic College Gameplay
Distinct Offensive Styles – Whether you prefer Missouri’s spread no huddle offense, the Pro Style offense from Miami or the multiple offense formations from Ohio State, fans will be able to play with each school’s distinct offensive style in NCAA Football 11.
Real Assignment AI – From true option blocking to new running lanes, the offensive possibilities are endless with real assignment AI.
All–New Locomotion System – Run the ball like college football greats with the all-new locomotion system, creating an authentic running mechanic allowing users an explosive first step, the ability to stop momentum on a dime and rebalancing yourself after an over-pursuit.
By completing each NCAA Football 11 demo matchup, players will unlock the Nike Pro Combat uniforms and helmets for both schools, which will be available for use in the full retail version of the game. Players that recommend the NCAA Football 11 demo to a friend will also unlock Nike Pro Combat helmets and uniforms for three additional schools for use in the full retail version of the game*.
To view the latest content about NCAA Football 11, fans can also visit the EA SPORTS On Demand channel which is located at the EA SPORTS Extras portion of the menu within the game. The channel includes videos about NCAA Football 11 features, producer blogs and much more. New content will be posted through launch on July 13, so keep checking the EA SPORTS On Demand channel for the latest news about NCAA Football 11. To utilize the EA SPORTS On Demand channel, users must be connected online.
Developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, NCAA Football 11 will be available on July 13 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems. NCAA Football 11 has been rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB.
For more information, please visit www.ncaafootball11.com.
For important details, including offer expiration, see ncaafootball.easports.com/demo
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
About EA SPORTS
EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball,NCAA® Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.
For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visitwww.easports.com to connect, share and compete.
About the NCAA
The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA Championships in Division I, II and III sports. For more information, go to www.ncaa.com.
About The Collegiate Licensing Company
CLC is a division of global sports and entertainment company IMG. Founded in 1981, CLC is the oldest and largest collegiate licensing agency in the U.S. and currently represents nearly 200 colleges, universities, bowl games, athletic conferences, The Heisman Trophy and the NCAA. The mission of CLC is to be the guiding force in collegiate trademark licensing and one of the top sports licensing firms in the country. CLC is dedicated to being a center of excellence in providing licensing services of the highest quality to its member institutions, licensees, retailers and consumers. Headquartered in Atlanta (Ga.), CLC is a full-service licensing representative, which employs a staff of more than 80 licensing professionals who provide full-service capabilities in brand protection, brand management, and brand development. For more information on CLC, visit: www.clc.com or www.imgworld.com.
About NCAA Football
NCAA Football USA, Inc. represents a coalition of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA), the Football Bowl Association (FBA), the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the National Football Foundation (NFF) and serves as the collective voice to promote college football. Visitwww.NCAAFootball.com for more information.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, FIFA, NBA, NCAA, NHL, Tiger Woods, PGA TOUR and NASCAR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases
Nintendo have revealed the games coming out today in the USA on the WiiWare, Virtual Console, and DSiWare stores. in all there are 9 games, 1 on Virtual Console, 3 on WiiWare, and 5 on DSiWare.
Virtual Console
Shadow of the Ninja
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is the NES version of Shadow Of The Ninja. you can play this game single player or co-op through its 13 levels, against Garuda's army of soldiers, ninjas and robots.
WiiWare
Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a hidden object game where you have to find objects at different yard sales.
Arcade Sports
This is a 1-2 Player game that costs 800 Wii Points. this game has 4 sports games including Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool, and Snooker. each of the games have the following modes, Practice, Vs Match, Season Mode, and Multiplayer.
Bejeweled 2
This is a 1 player game only that costs 1,000 Wii Points.
DSiWare
16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this is an app that times how many times you can press a button over a time period. can you beat the 16 shots per second set by Takahasi Meijin?
Music on: Electronic Keyboard
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this app turns your DSi into a electronic Keyboard. you are able to record performances and replay them.
Flips: Silent But Deadly
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is the latest book in the flips range.
Telegraph Crosswords
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. there are 500 puzzles, of multiple types. the game has a auto save function, letting you play and save as you go, as well as a hint system incase you get stuck.
A Kappa's Trail
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. the game features a main storyline, which makes you try to get Kappa into the human world, and 3 different mini games that help improve Kappa's Skills.
Press Release
School may be out, but there's no shortage of interesting subjects for you to learn about: Fascinating spirits, dazzling gems and stealthy ninjas are all ready to be discovered in this week's lineup of new game downloads for Nintendo® systems. Guide a mythical spirit through a series of puzzling trials as he attempts to make his way to the human world in A Kappa's Trail for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service. Experience a famous puzzle game on America's top-selling home console with Bejeweled® 2 for the WiiWare™ service. A total of nine new games are now available for download, but that's not the only big news this week. The annual E3 Expo kicks off in Los Angeles on June 15, and Nintendo is inviting fans with broadband Internet access to watch a live video stream of its E3 Expo presentation. Go toe3.nintendo.com at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, June 15, and watch all of Nintendo's announcements as they happen.
You're also invited to check out the latest addition to the "Big Name Games" section of theWarioWare™: D.I.Y. series, which features downloadable microgames from some of the industry's most talented figures. This week, the team at EnjoyUp Games takes the spotlight with a new Chronos Twins microgame. New "Big Name Games" will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems or WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii™ system today to learn more about these games.
Nintendo DSiWare
A Kappa's Trail
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Step into the world of a kappa, a mythical river spirit famous in Japanese folklore, as he tries to make his way to the human world. In addition to the challenging main game, you'll find three different minigames to further improve your kappa-related skills. You'll start your journey in Kappa Cove, a good place to go exploring, practice getting around and munch on a few fish. The intuitive controls are all handled with the stylus (draw a trail and the kappa will follow it), but the helpful Chumfish is more than willing to teach you the basics. Once you begin your path down the Kappa Trail, you'll encounter coins to collect, boulders to shatter and various mini-kappas that can help you in specific ways. Just be sure to avoid the Devil Hand. If you need a break, you can collect paintings or cassettes from the Chumfish Shack, count plates at a sushi restaurant or test your mettle in the treacherous Trial of Tiles. With its cute graphics and charming story, your time with the kappa will certainly be memorable. Who knows what you'll find as you make your way through A Kappa's Trail?
Telegraph Crosswords
Publisher: Sanuk Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Drug Reference, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Play crossword puzzles from the Telegraph like you've never played them before. Discover 500 puzzles of multiple types. You're in for many hours of game play. With its handy interface and intuitive controls, this game transfigures the classic pen-and-paper experience. Notable features include:
• A huge selection of quick puzzles, cryptic puzzles and general-knowledge puzzles.
• Registration of best times in the Hall of Fame.
• Interactive hints to prevent you from getting stuck.
• Auto-save function so you can stop and resume a puzzle at any time.
Flips: Silent But Deadly
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: When Mr. Watts, the science teacher, turns up for class and tries to open his briefcase with his teeth, James, Alexander and Lenny realize he's not quite himself. The friends investigate and uncover a plot so dangerous that the life of every pupil and teacher is at risk. How will they foil the plot and restore Mr. Watts to normal? The new Flips range brings modern classics to the Nintendo DSiWare service. Readers can collect, solve, interact and learn as they progress through various stories and challenges.
Music on: Electronic Keyboard
Publisher: Abylight
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Get creative and spend relaxing moments transforming your Nintendo DSi™ system into a complete electronic keyboard with a great variety of instruments and rhythms. This is the perfect way to have fun and impress your friends with your musical creations. Whether you're already an expert or just taking your first steps, Electronic Keyboard will help you capture your inspiration wherever you are. Features include:
• Automatic accompaniment function with chord recognition
• Up to eight user-definable chords
• Five different styles, each with four variations
• Independent drum, bass and chorus parts
• Six-octave keyboard (two visible)
• Pitch-bend function
• 16 instruments
• Integrated sequencer
• Metronome
• Recording and replay option
16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Back in the 8-bit glory days, Hudson's own "Master Higgins" (a.k.a. Takahashi Meijin) made a splash in the gaming world with his astonishing trigger-finger speed of 16 shots per second. Can you break the Master's record? A graph analysis feature breaks down your stats and indicates your weak spots. Use it effectively to improve your trigger-finger performance. If you get a high score, you can leave a customized signature using the touch screen. Get your family and friends to compete for some serious rapid-fire fun.
WiiWare
Bejeweled 2
Publisher: PopCap Games, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Get set to play the world's No. 1 puzzle game, now available for the Wii console. Match sparkling gems three at a time to make them burst in showers of color and points. Match four or more to create flashy power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos. Soar to gem-matching heights in Classic mode, or speed through matches against the clock in Action mode. For even more dazzling fun, bump up your brain waves with multi-faceted Puzzles, or enter the Zen state of Endless play. Every match is high-carat fun!
Arcade Sports™
Publisher: Icon Games Entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Arcade Sports consists of a selection of four full-featured arcade sports games including Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool and Snooker. The following modes are available:
• PRACTICE: This mode allows you to play a practice game and brush up on your skills.
• VERSUS MATCH: Play a one-on-one "friendly" match versus any of the game opponents in any game type.
• SEASON MODE: Season Mode is a series of linked tournaments with 10 tournaments of mixed game types. The objective is to make it to the top of the rankings. Play through each event in turn. After each one, you'll be awarded a world ranking position and achievement rewards.
• MULTIPLAYER: Arcade Sports allows up to two players to compete head-to-head in a versus match on one Wii console.
Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Welcome to the town of Sunnyville! Search local yard sales on your mission to find hidden treasures and objects. Use your fantastic finds to decorate your dream home in a competition to win the illustrious "Superstar Homes Magazine Contest!" Beat the clock or play at your own pace, searching for hundreds of items hidden in fun locales. Enjoy nonstop challenges in this expansive seek-and-find game.
Virtual Console™
Shadow of the Ninja™
Original platform: NES™
Publisher: Natsume Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Get ready for furious side-scrolling, platforming ninja action. The mad emperor, Garuda, has the city trapped in his diabolical claws. Only two brave ninja warriors dare to stand against him. They move as silently as shadows in the snow, swift and graceful as the wind, and strike with the explosive fury of razor-clawed tigers. Playing solo or cooperatively with a friend, you'll slice, bomb and shuriken your way through Garuda's army of vicious soldiers, agile ninjas and monstrous robots. Use your ninja skills to hang from moving platforms, leap over lethal pitfalls and dodge diabolical traps. Collect deadly power-ups to give yourself an edge against the overwhelming odds. It'll take all of your platforming prowess to navigate the game's 13 intense levels and bring some old-fashioned ninja justice to Garuda.
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
Shadow of the Ninja
This is a 1-2 player game that costs 500 Wii Points. this is the NES version of Shadow Of The Ninja. you can play this game single player or co-op through its 13 levels, against Garuda's army of soldiers, ninjas and robots.
WiiWare
Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville
This is a 1 player game only that costs 500 Wii Points. this is a hidden object game where you have to find objects at different yard sales.
Arcade Sports
This is a 1-2 Player game that costs 800 Wii Points. this game has 4 sports games including Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool, and Snooker. each of the games have the following modes, Practice, Vs Match, Season Mode, and Multiplayer.
Bejeweled 2
This is a 1 player game only that costs 1,000 Wii Points.
DSiWare
16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this is an app that times how many times you can press a button over a time period. can you beat the 16 shots per second set by Takahasi Meijin?
Music on: Electronic Keyboard
This is a 1 player game that costs 200 DSi Points. this app turns your DSi into a electronic Keyboard. you are able to record performances and replay them.
Flips: Silent But Deadly
This is a 1 player only game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is the latest book in the flips range.
Telegraph Crosswords
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. there are 500 puzzles, of multiple types. the game has a auto save function, letting you play and save as you go, as well as a hint system incase you get stuck.
A Kappa's Trail
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. the game features a main storyline, which makes you try to get Kappa into the human world, and 3 different mini games that help improve Kappa's Skills.
Press Release
School may be out, but there's no shortage of interesting subjects for you to learn about: Fascinating spirits, dazzling gems and stealthy ninjas are all ready to be discovered in this week's lineup of new game downloads for Nintendo® systems. Guide a mythical spirit through a series of puzzling trials as he attempts to make his way to the human world in A Kappa's Trail for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service. Experience a famous puzzle game on America's top-selling home console with Bejeweled® 2 for the WiiWare™ service. A total of nine new games are now available for download, but that's not the only big news this week. The annual E3 Expo kicks off in Los Angeles on June 15, and Nintendo is inviting fans with broadband Internet access to watch a live video stream of its E3 Expo presentation. Go toe3.nintendo.com at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, June 15, and watch all of Nintendo's announcements as they happen.
You're also invited to check out the latest addition to the "Big Name Games" section of theWarioWare™: D.I.Y. series, which features downloadable microgames from some of the industry's most talented figures. This week, the team at EnjoyUp Games takes the spotlight with a new Chronos Twins microgame. New "Big Name Games" will be added every Monday through July 26, all available to download for zero Nintendo DSi Points™ to anyone with broadband Internet access and a copy of either WarioWare: D.I.Y. for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems or WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase software for the WiiWare service. Visit the Nintendo Channel on your Wii™ system today to learn more about these games.
Nintendo DSiWare
A Kappa's Trail
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Step into the world of a kappa, a mythical river spirit famous in Japanese folklore, as he tries to make his way to the human world. In addition to the challenging main game, you'll find three different minigames to further improve your kappa-related skills. You'll start your journey in Kappa Cove, a good place to go exploring, practice getting around and munch on a few fish. The intuitive controls are all handled with the stylus (draw a trail and the kappa will follow it), but the helpful Chumfish is more than willing to teach you the basics. Once you begin your path down the Kappa Trail, you'll encounter coins to collect, boulders to shatter and various mini-kappas that can help you in specific ways. Just be sure to avoid the Devil Hand. If you need a break, you can collect paintings or cassettes from the Chumfish Shack, count plates at a sushi restaurant or test your mettle in the treacherous Trial of Tiles. With its cute graphics and charming story, your time with the kappa will certainly be memorable. Who knows what you'll find as you make your way through A Kappa's Trail?
Telegraph Crosswords
Publisher: Sanuk Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Drug Reference, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Play crossword puzzles from the Telegraph like you've never played them before. Discover 500 puzzles of multiple types. You're in for many hours of game play. With its handy interface and intuitive controls, this game transfigures the classic pen-and-paper experience. Notable features include:
• A huge selection of quick puzzles, cryptic puzzles and general-knowledge puzzles.
• Registration of best times in the Hall of Fame.
• Interactive hints to prevent you from getting stuck.
• Auto-save function so you can stop and resume a puzzle at any time.
Flips: Silent But Deadly
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: When Mr. Watts, the science teacher, turns up for class and tries to open his briefcase with his teeth, James, Alexander and Lenny realize he's not quite himself. The friends investigate and uncover a plot so dangerous that the life of every pupil and teacher is at risk. How will they foil the plot and restore Mr. Watts to normal? The new Flips range brings modern classics to the Nintendo DSiWare service. Readers can collect, solve, interact and learn as they progress through various stories and challenges.
Music on: Electronic Keyboard
Publisher: Abylight
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Get creative and spend relaxing moments transforming your Nintendo DSi™ system into a complete electronic keyboard with a great variety of instruments and rhythms. This is the perfect way to have fun and impress your friends with your musical creations. Whether you're already an expert or just taking your first steps, Electronic Keyboard will help you capture your inspiration wherever you are. Features include:
• Automatic accompaniment function with chord recognition
• Up to eight user-definable chords
• Five different styles, each with four variations
• Independent drum, bass and chorus parts
• Six-octave keyboard (two visible)
• Pitch-bend function
• 16 instruments
• Integrated sequencer
• Metronome
• Recording and replay option
16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Back in the 8-bit glory days, Hudson's own "Master Higgins" (a.k.a. Takahashi Meijin) made a splash in the gaming world with his astonishing trigger-finger speed of 16 shots per second. Can you break the Master's record? A graph analysis feature breaks down your stats and indicates your weak spots. Use it effectively to improve your trigger-finger performance. If you get a high score, you can leave a customized signature using the touch screen. Get your family and friends to compete for some serious rapid-fire fun.
WiiWare
Bejeweled 2
Publisher: PopCap Games, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Get set to play the world's No. 1 puzzle game, now available for the Wii console. Match sparkling gems three at a time to make them burst in showers of color and points. Match four or more to create flashy power gems that boost your score and your mood with brilliant cascades and combos. Soar to gem-matching heights in Classic mode, or speed through matches against the clock in Action mode. For even more dazzling fun, bump up your brain waves with multi-faceted Puzzles, or enter the Zen state of Endless play. Every match is high-carat fun!
Arcade Sports™
Publisher: Icon Games Entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Arcade Sports consists of a selection of four full-featured arcade sports games including Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool and Snooker. The following modes are available:
• PRACTICE: This mode allows you to play a practice game and brush up on your skills.
• VERSUS MATCH: Play a one-on-one "friendly" match versus any of the game opponents in any game type.
• SEASON MODE: Season Mode is a series of linked tournaments with 10 tournaments of mixed game types. The objective is to make it to the top of the rankings. Play through each event in turn. After each one, you'll be awarded a world ranking position and achievement rewards.
• MULTIPLAYER: Arcade Sports allows up to two players to compete head-to-head in a versus match on one Wii console.
Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Welcome to the town of Sunnyville! Search local yard sales on your mission to find hidden treasures and objects. Use your fantastic finds to decorate your dream home in a competition to win the illustrious "Superstar Homes Magazine Contest!" Beat the clock or play at your own pace, searching for hundreds of items hidden in fun locales. Enjoy nonstop challenges in this expansive seek-and-find game.
Virtual Console™
Shadow of the Ninja™
Original platform: NES™
Publisher: Natsume Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Get ready for furious side-scrolling, platforming ninja action. The mad emperor, Garuda, has the city trapped in his diabolical claws. Only two brave ninja warriors dare to stand against him. They move as silently as shadows in the snow, swift and graceful as the wind, and strike with the explosive fury of razor-clawed tigers. Playing solo or cooperatively with a friend, you'll slice, bomb and shuriken your way through Garuda's army of vicious soldiers, agile ninjas and monstrous robots. Use your ninja skills to hang from moving platforms, leap over lethal pitfalls and dodge diabolical traps. Collect deadly power-ups to give yourself an edge against the overwhelming odds. It'll take all of your platforming prowess to navigate the game's 13 intense levels and bring some old-fashioned ninja justice to Garuda.
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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