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Ace Attorney Investigations 2 is coming

Michael Cripps — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:23:25 +0000

It has been announced in the current edition of Famitsu that Ace Attorney Investigations 2 is being developed, but also that it will be available to play at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show. The game is the sequel to the original Ace Attorney Investigations, featuring Miles Edgeworth from the Ace Attorney series as the playable character investigating crimes outside the courtroom.

The announcement refers to CHESS as one of the games new systems. Either this means that you can play chess or it works to help solve crimes like the Logic feature of the original Ace Attorney Investigations series.

The games release date is currently unknown, and Capcom have yet to state whether it will be localised. However, as they have localised all of the series on DS so far, this looks pretty likely. I’m certainly excited for some CHESS, how about you?

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999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors Demo now available

Michael Cripps — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:50:39 +0000

If, like me, you are a fan of visual novels or puzzle games, you’ll be interested to see that a demo for the upcoming title “999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors” is now available to play in your browser. It includes a sample of what the gameplay holds, and allows you to try out some of the games many puzzles. The puzzles can be challenging, but satisfying to complete. The game tells a dark tale which seems to have elements reminiscent of the Saw films and offers one of the few mature experiences on the DS.

If the demo has piqued your interest in the game, the game was developed by Chunsoft and will be available from Aksys on the DS on November 16th in the US. At this time, no European distribution of the title has been announced.

Source: Siliconera

Doctor Who Wii accessories materialise

Niki Odolphie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:42:57 +0000

Following the announcement of the Doctor Who games heading to the Wii and DS after their success as free titles available for Mac and PC (which are worth checking out – free games !) a range of accessories from Blue Ocean Accessories have appeared online.

Taking the Sonic Screwdriver and wedging in a Wii controller will certainly make for a more involving experience for the true Doctor Who fans out there.

As well as the Wii Sonic Screwdriver a range of slip cases for the Nintendo DS will be released featuring the current crop of characters from the show with Amy Pond and Matt Smiths doctor.

“We’re excited to be partnering with the BBC Worldwide on what we believe will be a great seller this Christmas and an excellent addition to our portfolio of licensed video game accessories.”

Said new media manager Ben Jones.

DSi/DSiXL To See NA Price Drop

Zoe DeVulder — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:13:46 +0000

A few months back it was announced that the DSi would recieve a pricedrop in the UK. Now here’s some good news for all you Nintendo fans in North America: we’ll be seeing a price cut too! It’s hardly surprising, but still a great announcement if you found the previous prices a little too steep for your wallet.

As of September 12, the DSi will drop to $149.99 while the DSi-XL will be cut back to $169.99. However, Nintendo has no current plans to lower the price of the DSlite which remains at $129.99.

NINTENDO DROPPING PRICES OF NINTENDO DSI AND NINTENDO DSI XL SYSTEMS ON SEPT. 12

Latest Versions of Best-Selling Portable Video Game System in History to be Priced at $149.99 and $169.99

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 30, 2010 – Nintendo is dropping the suggested retail price of its Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™ video game systems. Effective Sept. 12, the new suggested retail price of the Nintendo DSi system will be $149.99, while the new suggested retail price for the Nintendo DSi XL system will be $169.99. The Nintendo DS™ Lite model will remain at a suggested retail price of $129.99. The Nintendo DS family of video game systems is the best-selling in the history of the U.S. and worldwide. The new prices offer consumers tremendous value for their money while providing access to the best portable video game experiences possible.

“We know shoppers want to get the maximum value out of every dollar they spend,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Our new Nintendo DSi prices make it easier than ever for consumers to access the tremendous variety of games, applications and social tools on the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems.”

The Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems offer consumers access to more than 1,300 packaged games and more than 200 downloadable games. Both systems feature two built-in cameras and photo- and sound-manipulation software that provide for a more social experience. Users can wirelessly upload photos to Facebook with the touch of a button (wireless broadband Internet access required). The Nintendo DSi XL system, which features a screen that is 93 percent larger than that of the Nintendo DS Lite, comes pre-loaded with software like Brain Age™ Express: Math, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Flipnote Studio™, Photo Clock and the Nintendo DSi Browser.

THQ bringing Nickelodeon Penguins to DS

Andrew Jack Fenn — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:48:33 +0000

After the massive success of Dreamworks’ animated film series Madagascar it was only a matter of time before fan favourites Team Penguin got their own show. They did in 2008, when Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private hit the screens of Nickelodeon. Two years later, they’re getting the video-game treatment as developer THQ enter into partnership with Dreamworks to bring The Penguins of Madagascar to the Nintendo DS.

From the information and screens available at this point, The Penguins of Madagascar is shaping up to be a 3D adventure where players will control one penguin at a time, utilizing their individual abilities and technical know-how to solve puzzles and advance through the game. Players will also find themselves embarking on stealth missions and bonus levels, and taking part in wild mini-games.

The Penguins of Madagascar is currently tipped for a November 2010 release. For more information click here to visit THQ’s official web-page for the game.

Plants vs Zombies mows down the US market on DS

Niki Odolphie — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:33:07 +0000

Hit vegetation vs undead title Plants vs Zombies is heading to the Nintendo DS early January 2011. As well as the usual gameplay modes exclusive, and as yet un-announced features, will make it onto the DS in 2D.

The hugely popular iOS game is one of the many commercial successes on the iPhone and iPod Touch bringing in over $1 million for popcap in its first 9 days on sale. The title has already announced a port to Xbox Live Arcade due for release in September 2010 and this spread onto the DS for the US market marks the continued expansion of successful IPs from the iOS devices onto multiple platforms.

There is no news on release for outside the US at this point.

PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies(TM) Coming to Nintendo DS® in January 2011 for the North American Market

SEATTLE, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ — PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced plans to release its mega-seller Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for the Nintendo DS®, expected to arrive on North American store shelves in January 2011. GameStop, the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, is now taking pre-orders for the game, which will carry an SRP of US$19.95.

The DS adaptation will feature all of the engaging gameplay featured in the original version, including Adventure, Survival and Puzzle modes, and mini-games, as well as new and exclusive game content.

Since its debut in 2009, Plants vs. Zombies has become a global phenomenon, selling millions of units worldwide. Additionally, on the iPhone and iPod touch, the game generated over $1 million in revenue the first nine days it was available via iTunes, and remains near the top of both the iPhone and iPad sales charts. The XBLA adaptation, set for release next month, is anticipated to be one of the year’s most popular and successful titles for the console market.

About PopCap

PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106 and are available anytime, anywhere. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 300 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms.

The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

Harmonix unveil full Rock Band 3 track list at Gamescom

Andrew Jack Fenn — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:40:32 +0000

Following a tragic procession of “leaks” and “partial leaks” of the “genuine” Rock Band 3 set-list, the guys representing Harmonix at this year’s Gamescom festival have addressed the issue by taking a few minutes out from their busy schedule to record this little video where they “accidentally” reveal the 83-track set-list in its entirety.

They even go as far as to name and shame a few of the sites responsible for the misleading information, which should help to prevent similar situations arising in the future. Here’s the Rock Band 3 track list in full!

Amy Winehouse – Rehab
Anthrax – Caught In A Mosh
At the Drive-In – One Armed Scissor
Avenged Sevenfold – Beast and the Harlot
B-52′s – Rock Lobster
The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations (Live)
Big Country – In a Big Country
Blondie – Heart of Glass
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Get Up, Stand Up
The Bronx – False Alarm
Chicago – 25 or 6 to 4
The Cure – Just Like Heaven
David Bowie – Space Oddity
Deep Purple – Smoke on the Water
Def Leppard – Foolin’
Devo – Whip It
Dio – Rainbow in the Dark
Dire Straits – Walk of Life
Doobie Brothers – China Grove
The Doors – Break On Through
Dover – King George
Echo and the Bunnymen – Killing Moon
Elton John – Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)
Faith No More – Midlife Crisis
Filter – Hey Man, Nice Shot
Flaming Lips – Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1
Foreigner – Cold as Ice
Golden Earring – Radar Love
HIM – Killing Loneliness
Huey Lewis and the News – The Power of Love
Hypernova – Viva La Resistance
Ida Maria – Oh My God
INXS – Need You Tonight
J. Geils Band – Centerfold
James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good)
Jane’s Addiction – Been Caught Stealing
Jimi Hendrix – Crosstown Traffic
Joan Jett – I Love Rock and Roll
John Lennon – Imagine
Juanes – Me Enamora
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird
Mana – Oye Mi Amor
Marilyn Manson – The Beautiful People
Metric – Combat Baby
The Muffs – Outer Space
Night Ranger – Sister Christian
Ozzy Osbourne – Crazy Train
Paramore – Misery Business
Phish – Llama
Phoenix – Lasso
The Police – Don’t Stand So Close To Me
Poni Hoax – Antibodies
Pretty Girls Make Graves – Something Bigger, Something Brighter
Primus – Jerry Was a Race Car Driver
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
Queens Of The Stone Age – No One Knows
Rammstein – Du Hast
The Ramones – I Wanna Be Sedated
Raveonettes – Last Dance
Rilo Kiley – Portions of Foxes
Riverboat Gamblers – Don’t Bury Me… I’m Still Not Dead
Roxette – The Look
Slipknot – Before I Forget
Smash Mouth – Walkin’ on the Sun
The Smiths – Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before
The Sounds – Living in America
Spacehog – In the Meantime
Steve Miller Band – Fly Like An Eagle
Stone Temple Pilots – Plush
Swingin’ Utters – This Bastard’s Life
T.Rex – 20th Century Boy
Tears for Fears – Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Tegan and Sara – The Con
Them Crooked Vultures – Dead End Friends
Tokio Hotel – Humanoid
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers – I Need To Know
The Vines – Get Free
War – Low Rider
Warren Zevon – Werewolves Of London
The White Stripes – The Hardest Button to Button
Whitesnake – Here I Go Again
The Who – I Can See For Miles
Yes – Roundabout

Set to revolutionise the genre, Rock Band 3 will be the first game of its type to implement a keyboard instrument peripheral, while the new guitar controller will feature real strings and proper fret buttons for accurate finger placement, giving the feel of a proper guitar. The game’s Pro difficulty has been specifically designed to bridge the gap between playing rhythm games and picking up a real-life instrument.

Rock Band 3 is released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and DS in the US on October 26th and in Europe on the 29th.

Source IGN

The Sims 3 Console Release Dated

Jen Hawkins — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:17:41 +0000

EA this week announced as part of their Gamescom 2010 conference, a concrete date for the much anticipated console version of PC hit, The Sims 3. The developers spokesman confirmed that the game would be available on all formats from October 26th, claiming that EA hoped that this would expand on the already booming franchise that has reportedly sold an excess of 120 million units. The console version of the hit sequel continues the tradition of creating your own unique characters and lifestyle, in what they boast as an all singing all dancing living neighbourhood.

The Playstation 3 and XBox 360 versions of the game offer players the opportunity to design and build their own vision of the Sims world, and share it with users around the world in addition to promised regular updates anddownloadable content.

The Sims 3 will be available on PS3, XBox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS, from October 26th. The game is available now on PC.

Scribblenauts claims handheld crown at Gamescom

Andrew Jack Fenn — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:01:45 +0000

5th Cell’s innovative DS drawing-cum-puzzler sequel Super Scribblenauts has pipped to the post the likes of God of War, The Sims 3 and Professor Layton to win the battle of the handhelds at this year’s Gamescom festival.

Out this autumn, Super Scribblenauts is a side-scrolling adventure puzzle game where players write words to conjure up an extensive A-to-Z of outrageous items to aid them in their quest. New to the sequel, players can now use adjectives to add an array of weird and wonderful characteristics to the objects they summon.

The original Scribblenauts, released last year, has sold 1.1 million copies to date and was the biggest-selling third-party DS title of 2009, winning countless awards including ‘Portable Game of the Year’, ‘Outstanding Innovation in Game Design’ and ‘Outstanding Achievement in Portable Game Design’.

Super Scribblenauts is released in the US on September 15th and in Europe on October 9th.

Enigma Stone Event for Pokemon Soulsilver/Heartgold

R J Yancey — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:16:24 +0000

On July 31 the Enigma Stone became available for download via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection for Pokemon Soulsilver and Heartgold. The stone will be available until August 27th for those who have not had the chance to snag it yet. The Enigma Stone is very valuable to those trying to acquire all the legendary Pokemon as it allows players to catch either Latios or Latias, depending on which version of the game you have. Heartgold players will get Latios and Soulsilver players will receive Latias.

After acquiring the stone and picking it up from the Poke Mart, players must visit the Pewter City Museum and talk to Steven and the scientist. After handing over the stone to the scientist, he will reveal that it is actually Soul Dew, an item which raises Latias/Latios’ Special Attack and Special Defense by 50%. After leaving the museum you will have your encounter with Latios/Latias who will be at level 40. As a bit of advice, save beforehand so that you don’t have to keep purchasing more Poke Balls. Personally, I was able to catch my Latias after about three dozen dusk balls. Remember that dusk balls have a catch rate of 3.5x at nighttime, compared to ultra balls only having a catch rate of 2.0x. If you have a high leveled Pokemon that knows Sleep Powder or Hypnosis try to hit Latias/Latios with that as it will also increase your catch rate.

It should be noted that this event has been available to Japanese gamers since November of 2009 and to date there are still some major events that have yet to see a North American/European release date, specifically the 10th Anniversary Mew. Based on the trends we have seen with Japan getting Wi-Fi events first, and everyone else getting them later, there still might be hope for the Mew event later on.