Monday, October 31, 2011
Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Preview
This preview is probably a good representation of how good Skyrim will be.
This preview seems to go into slightly more detail.
This preview seems to go into slightly more detail.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
More November 3DS Update Details
- Iwata clarified that “add-on content” means both add-on content and an item-based billing system
- November update will allow for micro payments to buy items and add-on content directly within a game
- Iwata on Nintendo’s DLC plans: “Nintendo will also likely next year in some form do this [offer add-on content], in a form that would receive support from the customers.”
- Iwata reminded us of the Q&A session from Nintendo’s July earnings briefing, where he’d mentioned as an example add-on stages that were developed with full creative force
- Iwata has been hearing that third-parties are planning on using the new transaction system early next year
- He called this system “the new Nintendo e-Shop framework”
- Nintendo has no plans to offer item-transaction titles like the ones found on social networks
- Iwata on Smartphones/SNS as promotional tools: Nintendo announced the Nintendo Direct presentation two days before its broadcast on Twitter; viewership was on the magnitude of hundreds of thousands
- November update will allow for micro payments to buy items and add-on content directly within a game
- Iwata on Nintendo’s DLC plans: “Nintendo will also likely next year in some form do this [offer add-on content], in a form that would receive support from the customers.”
- Iwata reminded us of the Q&A session from Nintendo’s July earnings briefing, where he’d mentioned as an example add-on stages that were developed with full creative force
- Iwata has been hearing that third-parties are planning on using the new transaction system early next year
- He called this system “the new Nintendo e-Shop framework”
- Nintendo has no plans to offer item-transaction titles like the ones found on social networks
- Iwata on Smartphones/SNS as promotional tools: Nintendo announced the Nintendo Direct presentation two days before its broadcast on Twitter; viewership was on the magnitude of hundreds of thousands
Nintendo Channel Updates 10/27
Videos
Nintendo Week 10/27
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Earth Temple
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Eldin Volcano
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Harp Trailer
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Goddess Cube
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords – Robin Williams & Zelda Williams
Sonic Generations Trailer
Make Your Own Zelda Flipnote – Japan Flipnote Winners
Country Dance 2 Video
Rhythm Thief Trailer
Bejewled 3 Video
Pyramids Video
Academy Checkers Trailer
Halloween: Trick or Treat Trailer
Anima: Ark of Sinners Trailer
Nintendo Week 10/27
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Earth Temple
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Eldin Volcano
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Harp Trailer
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Goddess Cube
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords – Robin Williams & Zelda Williams
Sonic Generations Trailer
Make Your Own Zelda Flipnote – Japan Flipnote Winners
Country Dance 2 Video
Rhythm Thief Trailer
Bejewled 3 Video
Pyramids Video
Academy Checkers Trailer
Halloween: Trick or Treat Trailer
Anima: Ark of Sinners Trailer
Rock Band Music Store update next week
Cambridge, Mass. – October 28th, 2011 – Harmonix today announced that a 3-pack from Breaking Benjamin and a single from Papa Roach will be available beginning November 1st in the Rock Band 3 Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.Source: Harmonix PR
Rock Band provides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 3,000* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’s gigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch on Nov. 20, 2007.
Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii™
Multi-platinum selling artists Breaking Benjamin are kicking off November’s Rock Band downloadable content offerings with “Breaking Benjamin Pack 02,” featuring some of the band’s biggest hits. “Sooner or Later,” from Breaking Benjamin’s second album, 2004’s We Are Not Alone, leads the pack. It’s rounded out with two tracks from 2006’s Phobia, “Until the End” and the chart-topping single, “Breath.”
A single track from Papa Roach, “Forever,” is also hitting the Rock Band Music Store next week. The hit single comes off the band’s fifth album, 2006’s The Paramour Sessions. The album was recorded at California’s famous and allegedly haunted “Paramour Mansion”; Papa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix even says that some lyrics to “Forever” were inspired by a resident spirit!
As always, songs available as downloadable content for Rock Band 3 feature five-button guitar and bass parts, drums, Pro Drums, and keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable. Some songs also feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades available for an additional $0.99 upgrade download.
Available on Xbox 360, Wii™and PlayStation®3 system (November 1st, 2011):
· Breaking Benjamin – “Sooner or Later”
· Breaking Benjamin – “Breath” X
· Breaking Benjamin – “Until the End”
· Papa Roach – “Forever”
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system November 2nd)
The tracks will be available for purchase individually on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii™. Tracks marked with “X” will include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.
Price:
$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points, 550 Wii Points™) for “Breaking Benjamin Pack 02”
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per song
$0.99 USD (100 Wii Points™/80 Microsoft Points), £0.59 UK, €0.79 EU per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.
Japanese Wii VC releases for November
N64
Bomberman Hero – November 1 – 1,000 points
Famicom
Sugoro Quest – November – 500 points
Mega Drive
Super Street Fighter II – November – 600 points
Strider – November – 600 points
Super Famicom
Metal Max Returns – November – 800 points
Neo Geo
Sengoku – November 1 – 900 points
World Heroes 2 – November – 900 points
Bomberman Hero – November 1 – 1,000 points
Famicom
Sugoro Quest – November – 500 points
Mega Drive
Super Street Fighter II – November – 600 points
Strider – November – 600 points
Super Famicom
Metal Max Returns – November – 800 points
Neo Geo
Sengoku – November 1 – 900 points
World Heroes 2 – November – 900 points
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
3DS eShop Improvements
- Once a title is released, a developer can add content to it through the eShop
- Nintendo believes more developers will now increase the amount of titles for the shop
- Publishers can provide demos to consumers
- These demos can be limited by the number of trials
- Over one million reviews have been contributed worldwide for titles on the eShop
- Can download software while 3DS is in sleep mode with the update
- This will put an end to users having to wait patiently while several software titles are downloading at the same time or while a title with a large-file size is downloading
- Access eShop through the Web
- This means you can get to the shop on PCs or smartphones
- Nintendo wants to solve the issue of information (including reviews) being restricted to the eShop only
- If a game receives high marks from consumers, a majority of people won’t know about it unless they access the shop on the 3DS; Nintendo wants to change this in the future
- Won’t be able to purchase software directly on your PC/smartphone at the beginning
- Take a photo of a QR code at the eShop by using the 3DS camera
- 3DS will then open that specific page on the eShop
- This function will be included in the system update in November
- Nintendo will allow consumers to buy software directly on their PC/smartphone
- Nintendo believes more developers will now increase the amount of titles for the shop
- Publishers can provide demos to consumers
- These demos can be limited by the number of trials
- Over one million reviews have been contributed worldwide for titles on the eShop
- Can download software while 3DS is in sleep mode with the update
- This will put an end to users having to wait patiently while several software titles are downloading at the same time or while a title with a large-file size is downloading
- Access eShop through the Web
- This means you can get to the shop on PCs or smartphones
- Nintendo wants to solve the issue of information (including reviews) being restricted to the eShop only
- If a game receives high marks from consumers, a majority of people won’t know about it unless they access the shop on the 3DS; Nintendo wants to change this in the future
- Won’t be able to purchase software directly on your PC/smartphone at the beginning
- Take a photo of a QR code at the eShop by using the 3DS camera
- 3DS will then open that specific page on the eShop
- This function will be included in the system update in November
- Nintendo will allow consumers to buy software directly on their PC/smartphone
Nintendo Financial Briefing Details
- Once again, Kid Icarus coming to Japan between January-March
- Possible Pokemon game coming, could be in the spring
- First 10 months in Japan have 8 of top 20 Nintendo titles vs. 13 last year
- USA: first 3 weeks in October has Wii hardware sales up year-over-year
- USA: 3DS/DS sales trending in-line with DS last year
- Nintendo wants to obtain bigger sales year-over-year by the end of 2011
- Satoru Iwata elieves Christmas sales will be up year-over-year for Nintendo
- USA/Japan: 3DS purchase rate is higher than the DS last year
- USA: Active users in October vs. March hasn’t changed for Wii/DS/3DS
- Improved profits driven by lower cost and continued momentum in 2012
- Nintendo hopes to accelerate digital offerings
- Iwata implied a launch date for Wii U later than June 2012 (makes sense since Nintendo will show the console at the show)
- USA: StreetPass opportunities are small; need to get a group together and they’ll have positive views of the feature
- Nintendo’s priority in 2011 is 3DS hardware sales, profitability sacrificed, want to grow 3DS into a core platform
- Big improvement in 3DS profitability next year; targeting 16 million units; conservative goal, not aggressive
- Lack of 3DS software won’t happen again
- Nintendo will collaborate more with external developers since they can’t do everything internally; external companies better at network service
- Nintendo still interested in expanding the gaming population
- Iwata: Industry will shrink is audience doesn’t expand
- Children are asking for the 3DS more for Christmas
- This is why Nintendo is more confident about 3DS sales
- There is a plan in place to enhance the 3DS line-up internationally, aand this will be one of the drivers for improved profits in 2012
- Possible Pokemon game coming, could be in the spring
- First 10 months in Japan have 8 of top 20 Nintendo titles vs. 13 last year
- USA: first 3 weeks in October has Wii hardware sales up year-over-year
- USA: 3DS/DS sales trending in-line with DS last year
- Nintendo wants to obtain bigger sales year-over-year by the end of 2011
- Satoru Iwata elieves Christmas sales will be up year-over-year for Nintendo
- USA/Japan: 3DS purchase rate is higher than the DS last year
- USA: Active users in October vs. March hasn’t changed for Wii/DS/3DS
- Improved profits driven by lower cost and continued momentum in 2012
- Nintendo hopes to accelerate digital offerings
- Iwata implied a launch date for Wii U later than June 2012 (makes sense since Nintendo will show the console at the show)
- USA: StreetPass opportunities are small; need to get a group together and they’ll have positive views of the feature
- Nintendo’s priority in 2011 is 3DS hardware sales, profitability sacrificed, want to grow 3DS into a core platform
- Big improvement in 3DS profitability next year; targeting 16 million units; conservative goal, not aggressive
- Lack of 3DS software won’t happen again
- Nintendo will collaborate more with external developers since they can’t do everything internally; external companies better at network service
- Nintendo still interested in expanding the gaming population
- Iwata: Industry will shrink is audience doesn’t expand
- Children are asking for the 3DS more for Christmas
- This is why Nintendo is more confident about 3DS sales
- There is a plan in place to enhance the 3DS line-up internationally, aand this will be one of the drivers for improved profits in 2012
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Pyramid 3DS QR Codes to Download Extra Levels
Open up Pyramids and select "QR Codes" on the main screen and scan the QR codes in these images to add the levels to your system.
Nintendo Download (10/27, North America)
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo Video™
Thriller – DreamWorks Animation – Shrek, Fiona and Donkey are in for the scariest Halloween of their lives when they attend a midnight musical based on Michael Jackson’s classic video… it’s bound to be a Thriller! (For Nintendo 3DS™)
Nintendo eShop
Burger Time Deluxe™ – How fast can you put together a burger when there are toppings out to get you at every turn? Give Chef Peter Pepper a helping hand in creating the ultimate hamburger in this classic arcade game. (For Nintendo 3DS)Source: Nintendo PR
Pyramids – Pyramids is a puzzle-platform game in which an explorer tries to get out of the pyramids with his loot. Expect dangerous traps and monsters that will put your dexterity and ingenuity to the test. (For Nintendo 3DS)
WiiWare™
Anima: Ark of Sinners – Join Celia in an astounding journey through the world of the RPG saga Anima Beyond Fantasy, an adventure that will lead to the deepest secrets of the city of Ark – and her own soul. (For Wii™)
Also new this week:
• Halloween: Trick or Treat (Nintendo eShop/Nintendo DSiWare™)
• Academy: Checkers (Nintendo eShop/Nintendo DSiWare)
To view this week’s Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://www.news2know.net/nintendo/download6xN9qq8k.php .
In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Thursdays.
The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos in both 2D and 3D. Users can add money to their virtual wallets using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card.
The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
Remember that Wii, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds/systems/dsi.
Dragon Quest X details
- Select between playing with other live players or playing with AI controlled support characters
- Speak to a player who catches your eye for the live player option
- View the player’s status and a preset message before you decide if you want him in your party
- On the invited end, you can specify how long you’ll be able to join someone’s party (ex: one hour)
- Inviter can reject the newcomer if the time limit isn’t sufficient
- Can make your character follow a particular member
- Find other parties battling while you explore
- Even if you’re not in that party, you can choose the “support” command, increasing the tension of the other party
- Add AI characters to your party if you want to play alone or if you don’t have enough players for a full party
- Choose AI members by speaking to the staff at the town pub
- AI characters follow you in a line
- They also automatically move in battle according to strategies you’v set
- Register your name at the pub to convert yourself into a support character
- Doing so ends your session and your character will be opened up to be used as an AI character in other online players’ parties
- When you return, you’ll receive a report on your activities as a support character
- Keep your experience as well
- New monsters: Big Hat (ビッグハット), Green Scissor (グリーンシザー), and Helcon Doctor (ヘルコンダクター)
- Speak to a player who catches your eye for the live player option
- View the player’s status and a preset message before you decide if you want him in your party
- On the invited end, you can specify how long you’ll be able to join someone’s party (ex: one hour)
- Inviter can reject the newcomer if the time limit isn’t sufficient
- Can make your character follow a particular member
- Find other parties battling while you explore
- Even if you’re not in that party, you can choose the “support” command, increasing the tension of the other party
- Add AI characters to your party if you want to play alone or if you don’t have enough players for a full party
- Choose AI members by speaking to the staff at the town pub
- AI characters follow you in a line
- They also automatically move in battle according to strategies you’v set
- Register your name at the pub to convert yourself into a support character
- Doing so ends your session and your character will be opened up to be used as an AI character in other online players’ parties
- When you return, you’ll receive a report on your activities as a support character
- Keep your experience as well
- New monsters: Big Hat (ビッグハット), Green Scissor (グリーンシザー), and Helcon Doctor (ヘルコンダクター)
Japanese eShop update (10/26)
3DS Downloadable Titles
Touch Battle Sensha 3D (Touch Battle Tank 3D) – 500 yen
Nikoli no Puzzle – HItori ni Shitekure – 500 yen
Virtual Console
Kirby no Block Ball (Kirby’s Block Ball) – 400 yen
Video Content
Nintendo Direct videos (2D streaming and downloadable 3D videos), including the full conference
Monster Hunter 3G, Lost Heroes, interview videos
Seven 3D video trailers including Monster Hunter 3G, Kingdom Hearts 3D, and Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns
Kirby’s Return to Dreamland animation on Nintendo Video
Touch Battle Sensha 3D (Touch Battle Tank 3D) – 500 yen
Nikoli no Puzzle – HItori ni Shitekure – 500 yen
Virtual Console
Kirby no Block Ball (Kirby’s Block Ball) – 400 yen
Video Content
Nintendo Direct videos (2D streaming and downloadable 3D videos), including the full conference
Monster Hunter 3G, Lost Heroes, interview videos
Seven 3D video trailers including Monster Hunter 3G, Kingdom Hearts 3D, and Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns
Kirby’s Return to Dreamland animation on Nintendo Video
Nintendo Download 10/27 Europe
3DS VC
Burger Time Deluxe (£2.70)
DSiWare
Halloween: Trick or Treat (£7.20/800 DSi Points)
WiiWare
Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove: Monster Mix (500 Wii Points)
Kyotokei Demo (free)
Burger Time Deluxe (£2.70)
DSiWare
Halloween: Trick or Treat (£7.20/800 DSi Points)
WiiWare
Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove: Monster Mix (500 Wii Points)
Kyotokei Demo (free)
Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone Now Available
Latest Installment of Action Shooter Returns for Playstation®Network and Xbox Live®Arcade
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Oct 26, 2011 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone, the follow up to 2009′s smash-hit twin-stick action shooter, is now available for download on the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring all-new gameplay and characters, the Apocalypse returns with a vengeance.
In Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone, gamers play as four unlikely heroes who are put to the test when the Zombie Apocalypse hits their small Canadian Island. Banding together for both humor and survival, and armed with weapons including guns, chainsaws, and C4 teddy bears, the heroes must band together to find a way to survive the zombie hordes and get off the island.
Featuring all new squad-based gameplay, players control all four characters onscreen, hotswapping between them to activate each character’s unique set of weapons and abilities. As a survivor, you can decide whether to mow down zombies using Jeremy’s submachine gun, throw down a turret using Alma’s special ability, heal the injured with Father Bill, or start a zombie dance party with Def Money’s boombox, and more. With the option to go into action alone or with up to four players cooperatively locally or online, players will need to navigate through the island finding various ways to obliterate their zombie aggressors while keeping an eye out for any remaining human survivors. The end goal – find a way off the island deathtrap, save who they can and keep each other alive.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Oct 26, 2011 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone, the follow up to 2009′s smash-hit twin-stick action shooter, is now available for download on the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring all-new gameplay and characters, the Apocalypse returns with a vengeance.
In Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone, gamers play as four unlikely heroes who are put to the test when the Zombie Apocalypse hits their small Canadian Island. Banding together for both humor and survival, and armed with weapons including guns, chainsaws, and C4 teddy bears, the heroes must band together to find a way to survive the zombie hordes and get off the island.
Featuring all new squad-based gameplay, players control all four characters onscreen, hotswapping between them to activate each character’s unique set of weapons and abilities. As a survivor, you can decide whether to mow down zombies using Jeremy’s submachine gun, throw down a turret using Alma’s special ability, heal the injured with Father Bill, or start a zombie dance party with Def Money’s boombox, and more. With the option to go into action alone or with up to four players cooperatively locally or online, players will need to navigate through the island finding various ways to obliterate their zombie aggressors while keeping an eye out for any remaining human survivors. The end goal – find a way off the island deathtrap, save who they can and keep each other alive.
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Live- Action Trailer
What's with all these live action trailers in the past week or so?
New Playstation Vita Details
- Game Archive games not playable at launch
- Sony is looking into a method of allowing PSP owners to carry their save data over to the Vita
- “Portable Charger” to be offered
- The charger doubles battery life
- Browser supports Java, HTML5, cookies
- No Flash support for the browser
- Transfer music/images from PSP to Vita through PC or PS3
- Make gradual adjustments to brightness (not step-based)
- Go into sleep mode by quickly pressing the power button
- Temporarily suspend the current game by pressing the PS Button (go to the Live Arena)
- Need to exit the current game to play another
- Sony is looking into a method of allowing PSP owners to carry their save data over to the Vita
- “Portable Charger” to be offered
- The charger doubles battery life
- Browser supports Java, HTML5, cookies
- No Flash support for the browser
- Transfer music/images from PSP to Vita through PC or PS3
- Make gradual adjustments to brightness (not step-based)
- Go into sleep mode by quickly pressing the power button
- Temporarily suspend the current game by pressing the PS Button (go to the Live Arena)
- Need to exit the current game to play another
Media Create Software Sales 10/17 - 10/23
01./00. [PS3] Gekijouban Macross F: Sayonara no Tsubasa # (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.20} (¥7.140) – 142.607 / NEW
02./00. [PSP] Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Impact (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.20} (¥5.230) – 53.148 / NEW
03./00. [WII] Go Vacation (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.20} (¥5.800) – 47.209 / NEW
04./02. [WII] Just Dance Wii (Nintendo) {2011.10.13} (¥5.800) – 45.580 / 135.619 (-49%)
05./00. [PS3] Dead Island (Spike) {2011.10.20} (¥8.190) – 39.945 / NEW
06./00. [PS3] FIFA 12 (Electronic Arts) {2011.10.22} (¥7.665) – 25.640 / NEW
07./03. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (Konami) {2011.10.06} (¥7.980) – 22.902 / 356.724 (-63%)
08./01. [PS3] Ace Combat: Assault Horizon (Bandai Namco) {2011.10.13} (¥8.380) – 18.120 / 167.591 (-88%)
09./04. [PSP] AKB1/48: Idol to Guam de Koishitara… # (Bandai Namco) {2011.10.06} (¥5.229) – 17.562 / 288.263 (-49%)
10./00. [360] Dead Island (Spike) {2011.10.20} (¥8.190) – 13.147 / NEW
11./09. [WII] Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo) {2011.07.21} (¥5.800) – 12.377 / 517.691 (-6%)
12./11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus (Nintendo) {2010.11.11} (¥5.800) – 12.334 / 613.144 (-4%)
13./00. [PS3] Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Square Enix) {2011.10.20} (¥7.980) – 8.707 / NEW
14./00. [PS3] NBA 2K12 (Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2011.10.20} (¥6.090) – 8.701 / NEW
15./10. [WII] Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary: Famicom & Super Famicom Dragon Quest I-II-III (Square Enix) {2011.09.15} (¥4.440) – 8.354 / 371.151 (-36%)
16./26. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo) {2011.02.26} (¥4.800) – 7.980 / 332.292
17./13. [NDS] Kirby Mass Attack (Nintendo) {2011.08.04} (¥3.800) – 7.309 / 265.670 (-23%)
18./20. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo) {2011.06.16} (¥4.800) – 7.133 / 422.495 (-1%)
19./00. [3DS] Tetris Axis (Bandai Namco Games) {2011.10.20} (¥3.990) – 6.787 / NEW
20./18. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP the Best) (Capcom) {2011.09.22} (¥2.990) – 6.685 / 49.209 (-14%)
02./00. [PSP] Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Impact
03./00. [WII] Go Vacation
04./02. [WII] Just Dance Wii
05./00. [PS3] Dead Island
06./00. [PS3] FIFA 12
07./03. [PS3] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012
08./01. [PS3] Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
09./04. [PSP] AKB1/48: Idol to Guam de Koishitara… #
10./00. [360] Dead Island
11./09. [WII] Rhythm Heaven
12./11. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Remote Plus
13./00. [PS3] Deus Ex: Human Revolution
14./00. [PS3] NBA 2K12
15./10. [WII] Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary: Famicom & Super Famicom Dragon Quest I-II-III
16./26. [3DS] Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Shiba / Toy Poodle & New Friends
17./13. [NDS] Kirby Mass Attack
18./20. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
19./00. [3DS] Tetris Axis
20./18. [PSP] Monster Hunter Freedom 3 (PSP the Best)
Media Create Hardware Sales 10/17 - 10/23
3DS – 73,933
PS3 – 23,897
PSP – 22,095
Wii – 11,235
DSi LL – 2,005
Xbox 360 – 1,620
PS2 – 1,296
DSi – 1,293
DS Lite – 36
Last Week:
3DS – 55,025
PS3 – 28,596
PSP – 25,271
Wii – 12,161
DSi LL – 2,721
DSi – 1,999
Xbox 360 – 1,887
PS2 – 1,280
DS Lite – 71
PS3 – 23,897
PSP – 22,095
Wii – 11,235
DSi LL – 2,005
Xbox 360 – 1,620
PS2 – 1,296
DSi – 1,293
DS Lite – 36
Last Week:
3DS – 55,025
PS3 – 28,596
PSP – 25,271
Wii – 12,161
DSi LL – 2,721
DSi – 1,999
Xbox 360 – 1,887
PS2 – 1,280
DS Lite – 71
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Metal Gears Solid HD Press Release
KONAMI’s five-game compilation sneaks on to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 3rd October 26th, 2011Source: Konami PR
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH today confirmed the release date of its eagerly-awaited METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection. The package, which features five classic METAL GEAR titles, will be released for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® on February 3rd, 2012.
Created by the critically acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection showcases some of the most popular METAL GEAR SOLID titles in true HD for the first time. The compilation comprises five seminal games including METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY, METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, and METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER in full HD, and also contains the two games that started it all: METAL GEAR and METAL GEAR 2: SOLID SNAKE, which were originally released for MSX more than 20 years ago. As such, METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection offers old and new fans a chance to experience the epic game play, design and storytelling of the MGS franchise.
The METAL GEAR and METAL GEAR SOLID series are the seminal work of Hideo Kojima, Japan’s master game creator, and the progenitor of the stealth action game genre. Within the METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection, users control a number of legendary characters from the METAL GEAR SOLID universe’s elite Special Forces units who are sent on solo sneaking missions through enemy installations, vast jungles, and into the thick of battle. Alone and surrounded by the enemy, the player will find their abilities pushed to the very limit – but there lies the secret behind the series’ popularity: the cerebral challenge of figuring out how to avoid confrontation where possible, and the thrill of sneaking through enemy territory undetected.
The METAL GEAR SOLID series is also known for its inter-linked storylines, which blends seamlessly with the gameplay. The scenarios are based on extensive research and incorporate the drama of actual developments in society. These elements have made the series what it is today: a mature work of entertainment that transcends national borders and the confines of video games, and one of the leading products of the Japanese content business – with the METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection a stunning celebration of one of gaming’s true giants.
GamesTM Review Scores
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – 9/10 – “Playing the Wii out in style”
Super Mario 3D Land – 8/10 – “A disappointment only by Mario’s own high standards”
Forza 4 – 9/10 – “As close as 50 quid will ever get you to a ferrari” and for mischief I’ll add “Better than GT5″
Rage – 9/10 – “Showing the upstarts how it’s done”
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon – 8/10 – “A thrilling new take on the dogflight”
Burnout Crash – 6/10 – “Fun in small doses”
WRC2 – FIA Rally Championship 2 – 6/10 – “Less white knuckle, more white noise”
Trackmania 2: Canyon – 7/10 – “Fun, addictive, and may well improve with time”
The Cursed Crusade – 4/10 – “A laughable romp that fails spectacularly”
The Gunstringer – 7/10 – “An entertaining blast of Kinect silliness”
Renegade Ops – 8/10 – “Overblown, ludicrous and incredibly good fun”
BloodRayne: Betrayal – 8/10 – “A brawler with real bite”
X-Men: Destiny – 3/10 – “Destined for the bargain bin”
SkyDrift – 5/10 – “Fair to middling at best – A plane jane”
DoDonPachi Resurrection – 8/10 – “The true meaning of bullet hell”
Leedmees – 4/10 – “Certainly not one to follow”
Worms Crazy Golf – 6/10 – “Worth a shot”
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster – 7/10 – “Got kids? This will be right up their street”
Super Mario 3D Land – 8/10 – “A disappointment only by Mario’s own high standards”
Forza 4 – 9/10 – “As close as 50 quid will ever get you to a ferrari” and for mischief I’ll add “Better than GT5″
Rage – 9/10 – “Showing the upstarts how it’s done”
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon – 8/10 – “A thrilling new take on the dogflight”
Burnout Crash – 6/10 – “Fun in small doses”
WRC2 – FIA Rally Championship 2 – 6/10 – “Less white knuckle, more white noise”
Trackmania 2: Canyon – 7/10 – “Fun, addictive, and may well improve with time”
The Cursed Crusade – 4/10 – “A laughable romp that fails spectacularly”
The Gunstringer – 7/10 – “An entertaining blast of Kinect silliness”
Renegade Ops – 8/10 – “Overblown, ludicrous and incredibly good fun”
BloodRayne: Betrayal – 8/10 – “A brawler with real bite”
X-Men: Destiny – 3/10 – “Destined for the bargain bin”
SkyDrift – 5/10 – “Fair to middling at best – A plane jane”
DoDonPachi Resurrection – 8/10 – “The true meaning of bullet hell”
Leedmees – 4/10 – “Certainly not one to follow”
Worms Crazy Golf – 6/10 – “Worth a shot”
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster – 7/10 – “Got kids? This will be right up their street”
PlayStation Store Update 10/25
| Free PSN Games and DLC: | Dungeon Defenders DLC – 10/25 he pack contains: 4 familiars (Cog,Drakon, Naimi, Cowboy Monkey) |
| Full Game Trials: | Homefront (free) MX vs. ATV (free) |
| Exclusive Discounts: | inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood – 20% off ($7.99) PixelJunk: SideScroller – 20% off ($11.99) Call of Duty: Black Ops – 20% off ($39.99) MX vs. ATV Game + DLC Bundle – 20% Off ($23.99) 4 Elements – 50% off ($5.00) MercuryHg – 50% off ($2.50) Daytona USA – 30% off ($6.99) Worms Crazy Golf – 20% off ($7.99) |
| Themes: | DAYTONA USA Theme (Dynamic Theme) (free) Worms Premium Theme (free) |
| Avatars: | Daytona Usa Daytona Car 1 Avatar (free) Daytona Usa Daytona Car 2 Avatar (free) Daytona Usa Pixel Car 1 Avatar (free) Daytona Usa Pixel Car 2 Avatar (free) Daytona Usa Pixel Car 3 Avatar (free) |
New Japanese Release Dates
2011
Asphalt: Injection (Vita) – December 17
Mahjong Fight Club (Vita) – December 17
Frontier Gate (PSP) – December 22
Inazuma Eleven Strikers 2012 Extreme (Wii) – December 22
2012
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy (3DS) – January 12
Beyond the Labyrinth (3DS) – January 19
Red Dead Redemption Complete Edition (PS3/360) – January 19
Resident Evil: Revelations (3DS) – January 26
Tales of Innocence R (Vita) – January 26
Tekken 3D: Prime Edition (3DS) – February 16
House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut (PS3) – February 23
Harvest Moon: The Land’s Origin (3DS) – February 2012
Rune Factory 4 (3DS) – Spring 2012
Max Payne 3 (PS3/360) – Spring 2012
Lost Heroes (3DS) – TBA 2012
Extreme Escape Adventure: Good People Die (3DS/Vita) – this winter
Asphalt: Injection (Vita) – December 17
Mahjong Fight Club (Vita) – December 17
Frontier Gate (PSP) – December 22
Inazuma Eleven Strikers 2012 Extreme (Wii) – December 22
2012
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy (3DS) – January 12
Beyond the Labyrinth (3DS) – January 19
Red Dead Redemption Complete Edition (PS3/360) – January 19
Resident Evil: Revelations (3DS) – January 26
Tales of Innocence R (Vita) – January 26
Tekken 3D: Prime Edition (3DS) – February 16
House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut (PS3) – February 23
Harvest Moon: The Land’s Origin (3DS) – February 2012
Rune Factory 4 (3DS) – Spring 2012
Max Payne 3 (PS3/360) – Spring 2012
Lost Heroes (3DS) – TBA 2012
Extreme Escape Adventure: Good People Die (3DS/Vita) – this winter
Famitsu Review Scores 10/25
Super Mario 3D Land (3DS) – 9/9/10/10
Uncharted 3 (PS3) – 9/9/8/9
Winning Eleven 2012 (PSP) – 8/8/7/8
Winning Eleven 2012 (PS2) – 7/7/7/7
Azito 3D (3DS) – 7/7/6/6
Uncharted 3 (PS3) – 9/9/8/9
Winning Eleven 2012 (PSP) – 8/8/7/8
Winning Eleven 2012 (PS2) – 7/7/7/7
Azito 3D (3DS) – 7/7/6/6
Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi Press Release
NAMCO BANDAI Games Announces Newest Fighting TitleSource: Namco Bandai PR
SAN JOSE, Calif. (October 25, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that Dragon Ball Z® Ultimate Tenkaichi is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. With Earth-shaking combat, massive character selection, faithful manga-style graphics and exciting new features, Dragon Ball Z® Ultimate Tenkaichi is the newest and richest fighting game in the Dragon Ball collection.
Developed by Spike Co. Ltd., the title features upgraded battle, environmental and character graphics, with designs drawn from the original animation series. Destructible battlefields, including massive craters and ki energy blasts cutting across the sky, deliver a more dynamic experience and immediate sense of urgency to the exhilarating fights. An accessible battle system allows gamers of all ages to hold their own in fast-paced battles while still retaining tactical depth for hardcore players.
“Fans of the Dragon Ball series will appreciate the attention to detail taken in mirroring the popular franchise,” said Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing, NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “Fight presentations including battles with giant bosses and additional levels and fighters from the movies and Dragon Ball GT series are amongst the ways we’ve drawn from the original anime.”
An enhanced story mode puts players into the rich Dragon Ball Z universe, filled with beloved characters and powerful enemies. Additional fan-favorite feature includes complete character creation and customization. Appearance and attributes can be customized such as model body, hair, attire, fighting style, super attacks and more.
Dragon Ball Z® Ultimate Tenkaichi is available throughout North America today. For more information on the game, please visit: http://dragonball.namco.com and www.facebook.com/NamcoBandai.
Battlefield 3 Press Release
Pre-Sales Nearly 3 Million for the Only Shooter in the Marketplace Built on Proprietary Frostbite 2 Engine Technology
Over 9.5M Downloaded the September Beta, Setting New Social Records Online
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – October 25, 2011 – The entertainment event of the year has arrived. DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced that Battlefield 3™, winner of over 60 industry awards worldwide, is now available at retail stores in North America. With close to 3 million pre-sales*, Battlefield 3 is the biggest first-person shooter launch in EA history.
Celebrated for its immersive single-player campaign, intense co-op mode and explosive multiplayer gameplay, Battlefield 3 launches with a 93 on Metacritic and is being heralded as “unforgettable” by IGN.com, “mesmerizing” by Joystiq and the “must have first-person shooter of the year” from GameSpy, who awarded Battlefield 3 a perfect 5 out of 5. Even prior to launch, fans around the world have already demonstrated their anticipation for the game with over 100 million video views and over 2 million “likes” on the Battlefield Facebook page in addition to thousands having purchased fan merchandise at the DICE store. Additionally, an astounding 9.5 million players downloaded the September beta and collectively set a new social online play records for EA with 42 billion shots fired and 1.6 billion kills registered, 21 million exploded M-Com stations and 19 million dog tags lost at the end of a knife.
Source: EA Press Release
Over 9.5M Downloaded the September Beta, Setting New Social Records Online
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – October 25, 2011 – The entertainment event of the year has arrived. DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced that Battlefield 3™, winner of over 60 industry awards worldwide, is now available at retail stores in North America. With close to 3 million pre-sales*, Battlefield 3 is the biggest first-person shooter launch in EA history.
Celebrated for its immersive single-player campaign, intense co-op mode and explosive multiplayer gameplay, Battlefield 3 launches with a 93 on Metacritic and is being heralded as “unforgettable” by IGN.com, “mesmerizing” by Joystiq and the “must have first-person shooter of the year” from GameSpy, who awarded Battlefield 3 a perfect 5 out of 5. Even prior to launch, fans around the world have already demonstrated their anticipation for the game with over 100 million video views and over 2 million “likes” on the Battlefield Facebook page in addition to thousands having purchased fan merchandise at the DICE store. Additionally, an astounding 9.5 million players downloaded the September beta and collectively set a new social online play records for EA with 42 billion shots fired and 1.6 billion kills registered, 21 million exploded M-Com stations and 19 million dog tags lost at the end of a knife.
Source: EA Press Release
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
UK Software Sales 10/22 PS3
01. Batman: Arkham City (Warner Bros Interactive)
02. FIFA 12 (EA)
03. Pro Evolution 2012 (Konami)
04. Rage (Bethesda)
05. Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One (Sony)
06. F1 2011 (Codemasters)
07. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Square Enix)
08. Gran Turismo 5 (Sony):
09. Driver: San Francisco (Ubisoft)
10. Dark Souls (Namco Bandai)
02. FIFA 12 (EA)
03. Pro Evolution 2012 (Konami)
04. Rage (Bethesda)
05. Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One (Sony)
06. F1 2011 (Codemasters)
07. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Square Enix)
08. Gran Turismo 5 (Sony):
09. Driver: San Francisco (Ubisoft)
10. Dark Souls (Namco Bandai)
UK Software Sales 10/22 360
01. Batman: Arkham City (Warner Bros Interactive)
02. Forza Motorsport 4 (Microsoft)
03. FIFA 12 (EA)
04. Gears of War 3 (Microsoft)
05. Rage (Bethesda)
06. Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 (Konami)
07. Dead Island (Deep Silver)
08. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Square Enix)
09. F1 2011 (Codemasters)
10. Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure (Activision Blizzard)
02. Forza Motorsport 4 (Microsoft)
03. FIFA 12 (EA)
04. Gears of War 3 (Microsoft)
05. Rage (Bethesda)
06. Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 (Konami)
07. Dead Island (Deep Silver)
08. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Square Enix)
09. F1 2011 (Codemasters)
10. Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure (Activision Blizzard)
UK Software Sales 10/22
Individual formats
- 1 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY XB360 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
- 2 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY PS3 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
- 3 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 PC SEGA SEGA
1 4 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
4 5 JUST DANCE 3 WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
2 6 FIFA 12 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
3 7 FIFA 12 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
- 8 THE SIMS 3: PETS PC EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
9 9 ZUMBA FITNESS WII 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
6 10 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012 PS3 KONAMI KONAMI
7 11 GEARS OF WAR 3 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
5 12 RAGE XB360 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
23 13 MARIO KART WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
8 14 RAGE PS3 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
10 15 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012 XB360 KONAMI KONAMI
18 16 DEAD ISLAND XB360 DEEP SILVER KOCH MEDIA
- 17 WII MUSIC WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
- 18 RATCHET & CLANK: ALL 4 ONE PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
19 19 DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION XB360 EIDOS SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
15 20 F1 2011 PS3 CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
12 21 F1 2011 XB360 CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
37 22 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE XB360 SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
17 23 DEAD RISING 2: OFF THE RECORD XB360 CAPCOM CAPCOM
27 24 WII SPORTS RESORT WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
25 25 DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION PS3 EIDOS SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
26 26 FIFA 12 WII EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
24 27 JUST DANCE 3 XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT
32 28 MICHAEL JACKSON: THE EXPERIENCE WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
- 29 DANCE JUNIORS WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
28 30 GRAN TURISMO 5 PS3 PLATINUM SONY COMPUTER ENT.
35 31 DRIVER: SAN FRANCISCO PS3 UBISOFT UBISOFT
- 32 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE WII SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
14 33 JONAH LOMU RUGBY CHALLENGE XB360 ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE
11 34 DARK SOULS XB360 NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
13 35 DARK SOULS PS3 NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
20 36 RESISTANCE 3 PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
16 37 JONAH LOMU RUGBY CHALLENGE PS3 ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE
33 38 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 XB360 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
21 39 ACE COMBAT: ASSAULT HORIZON XB360 NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
29 40 DEAD ISLAND PS3 DEEP SILVER KOCH MEDIA
All formats
- 1 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY ROCKSTEADY STUDIOS WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
2 2 FIFA 12 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
- 3 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
1 4 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 TURN 10 STUDIOS MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
3 5 JUST DANCE 3 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
- 6 THE SIMS 3: PETS THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
5 7 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012 KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT KONAMI KONAMI
4 8 RAGE ID SOFTWARE BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
8 9 ZUMBA FITNESS PIPEWORKS 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
6 10 GEARS OF WAR 3 EPIC GAMES MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
16 11 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE TOYS FOR BOB SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
9 12 F1 2011 CODEMASTERS BIRMINGHAM CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
19 13 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
13 14 LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN TRAVELLER’S TALES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
11 15 DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION EIDOS MONTREAL EIDOS SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
15 16 DEAD ISLAND TECHLAND DEEP SILVER KOCH MEDIA
18 17 DRIVER: SAN FRANCISCO UBISOFT REFLECTIONS UBISOFT UBISOFT
7 18 DARK SOULS FROM SOFTWARE NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
10 19 JONAH LOMU RUGBY CHALLENGE SIDHE ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE
14 20 DEAD RISING 2: OFF THE RECORD BLUE CASTLE GAMES CAPCOM CAPCOM
12 21 ACE COMBAT: ASSAULT HORIZON NAMCO NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
20 22 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 HB STUDIOS 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
- 23 WII MUSIC NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
- 24 RATCHET & CLANK: ALL 4 ONE INSOMNIAC SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
22 25 WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE MARINE RELIC THQ THQ
30 26 MICHAEL JACKSON: THE EXPERIENCE UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
21 27 ASSASSIN’S CREED: BROTHERHOOD UBISOFT (MONTREAL) XBOX 360 CLASSICS UBISOFT
23 28 WII SPORTS RESORT NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
- 29 DANCE JUNIORS LAND HO! UBISOFT UBISOFT
24 30 CARS 2 FIREBRAND GAMES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
29 31 THE SIMS 3 THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
26 32 GRAN TURISMO 5 POLYPHONY DIGITAL PLATINUM SONY COMPUTER ENT.
27 33 PHINEAS & FERB: ACROSS THE 2ND DIMENSION ALTRON DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
25 34 LEGO HARRY POTTER: YEARS 1-4 TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
32 35 LEGO STAR WARS III: THE CLONE WARS TRAVELLER’S TALES LUCASARTS LUCASARTS
- 36 RED DEAD REDEMPTION: GOTY ROCKSTAR SAN DIEGO ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
17 37 RESISTANCE 3 INSOMNIAC SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
36 38 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS TREYARCH ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
31 39 JUST DANCE 2 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
- 40 DANCE CENTRAL 2 HARMONIX MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
- 1 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY XB360 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
- 2 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY PS3 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
- 3 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 PC SEGA SEGA
1 4 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
4 5 JUST DANCE 3 WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
2 6 FIFA 12 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
3 7 FIFA 12 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
- 8 THE SIMS 3: PETS PC EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
9 9 ZUMBA FITNESS WII 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
6 10 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012 PS3 KONAMI KONAMI
7 11 GEARS OF WAR 3 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
5 12 RAGE XB360 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
23 13 MARIO KART WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
8 14 RAGE PS3 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
10 15 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012 XB360 KONAMI KONAMI
18 16 DEAD ISLAND XB360 DEEP SILVER KOCH MEDIA
- 17 WII MUSIC WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
- 18 RATCHET & CLANK: ALL 4 ONE PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
19 19 DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION XB360 EIDOS SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
15 20 F1 2011 PS3 CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
12 21 F1 2011 XB360 CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
37 22 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE XB360 SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
17 23 DEAD RISING 2: OFF THE RECORD XB360 CAPCOM CAPCOM
27 24 WII SPORTS RESORT WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
25 25 DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION PS3 EIDOS SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
26 26 FIFA 12 WII EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
24 27 JUST DANCE 3 XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT
32 28 MICHAEL JACKSON: THE EXPERIENCE WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
- 29 DANCE JUNIORS WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
28 30 GRAN TURISMO 5 PS3 PLATINUM SONY COMPUTER ENT.
35 31 DRIVER: SAN FRANCISCO PS3 UBISOFT UBISOFT
- 32 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE WII SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
14 33 JONAH LOMU RUGBY CHALLENGE XB360 ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE
11 34 DARK SOULS XB360 NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
13 35 DARK SOULS PS3 NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
20 36 RESISTANCE 3 PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
16 37 JONAH LOMU RUGBY CHALLENGE PS3 ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE
33 38 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 XB360 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
21 39 ACE COMBAT: ASSAULT HORIZON XB360 NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
29 40 DEAD ISLAND PS3 DEEP SILVER KOCH MEDIA
All formats
- 1 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY ROCKSTEADY STUDIOS WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
2 2 FIFA 12 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
- 3 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
1 4 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 TURN 10 STUDIOS MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
3 5 JUST DANCE 3 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
- 6 THE SIMS 3: PETS THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
5 7 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012 KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT KONAMI KONAMI
4 8 RAGE ID SOFTWARE BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
8 9 ZUMBA FITNESS PIPEWORKS 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
6 10 GEARS OF WAR 3 EPIC GAMES MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
16 11 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE TOYS FOR BOB SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
9 12 F1 2011 CODEMASTERS BIRMINGHAM CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
19 13 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
13 14 LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN TRAVELLER’S TALES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
11 15 DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION EIDOS MONTREAL EIDOS SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
15 16 DEAD ISLAND TECHLAND DEEP SILVER KOCH MEDIA
18 17 DRIVER: SAN FRANCISCO UBISOFT REFLECTIONS UBISOFT UBISOFT
7 18 DARK SOULS FROM SOFTWARE NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
10 19 JONAH LOMU RUGBY CHALLENGE SIDHE ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE
14 20 DEAD RISING 2: OFF THE RECORD BLUE CASTLE GAMES CAPCOM CAPCOM
12 21 ACE COMBAT: ASSAULT HORIZON NAMCO NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NAMCO BANDAI GAMES
20 22 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 HB STUDIOS 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
- 23 WII MUSIC NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
- 24 RATCHET & CLANK: ALL 4 ONE INSOMNIAC SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
22 25 WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE MARINE RELIC THQ THQ
30 26 MICHAEL JACKSON: THE EXPERIENCE UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
21 27 ASSASSIN’S CREED: BROTHERHOOD UBISOFT (MONTREAL) XBOX 360 CLASSICS UBISOFT
23 28 WII SPORTS RESORT NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
- 29 DANCE JUNIORS LAND HO! UBISOFT UBISOFT
24 30 CARS 2 FIREBRAND GAMES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
29 31 THE SIMS 3 THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
26 32 GRAN TURISMO 5 POLYPHONY DIGITAL PLATINUM SONY COMPUTER ENT.
27 33 PHINEAS & FERB: ACROSS THE 2ND DIMENSION ALTRON DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
25 34 LEGO HARRY POTTER: YEARS 1-4 TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
32 35 LEGO STAR WARS III: THE CLONE WARS TRAVELLER’S TALES LUCASARTS LUCASARTS
- 36 RED DEAD REDEMPTION: GOTY ROCKSTAR SAN DIEGO ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
17 37 RESISTANCE 3 INSOMNIAC SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
36 38 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS TREYARCH ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
31 39 JUST DANCE 2 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
- 40 DANCE CENTRAL 2 HARMONIX MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Mario Kart 7 Press Release
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The upcoming Mario Kart™ 7 game for the portable Nintendo 3DS™ system delivers more than just a glasses-free 3D racing experience. Mario Kart 7 delivers frenetic racing fun by air, land and sea. Longtime fans of the franchise will encounter new features and customization options, while newcomers will love racing with their favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters against opponents near and far.Source: Nintendo PR
At the heart of Mario Kart is multiplayer racing. Using a broadband Internet connection or local wireless built into the Nintendo 3DS, players can race against their own friends or even against opponents worldwide. The new Community feature allows players to create groups with other Mario Kart fans while setting up specific rules to make customized racing environments. Easy setup allows players to quickly create a community and share with others via the StreetPass™ feature. Community leaderboards will also show the most up-to-date information from recent races. Solo players can race through the Grand Prix and Time Trial modes using either the Circle Pad layout or the motion-sensitive gyro controls of the system to steer their karts. The gyro controls also allow players to control their karts in a first-person perspective, a feature never before seen in the Mario Kart franchise.
Mario Kart 7 will also use StreetPass and SpotPass™ features built into the Nintendo 3DS system. Walking by other Mario Kart 7 players in real life with StreetPass enabled allows gamers to exchange racing scores, win/loss records, number of collected coins and other game data. With SpotPass enabled, players will be able to receive ghost data to race against. Up to seven ghosts can be downloaded at the same time, allowing for a full eight-player race. Additionally, a Mario Kart channel will be a central location for players to view information collected through StreetPass and SpotPass.
Every iteration of the Mario Kart series introduces new twists and turns, and this newest Mario Kart game is no different. New playable characters include Metal Mario from the Super Mario 64™ game and Lakitu, the spectacled cloud-riding Koopa. Players can also choose to race as their own Mii™ characters. New power-ups include the Fire Flower and Super Leaf. The Fire Flower allows players to throw blazing balls of fire at other drivers, while the Super Leaf makes the Tanooki Tail appear on the back of karts to knock other drivers and items out of the way. And, of course, the karts come equipped with gliders for maneuvering through the air and propellers for underwater propulsion.
The Mushroom Cup and Flower Cup introduce eight new courses, including ones on Wuhu Island and one created by Retro Studios set in the jungles from the Donkey Kong Country™ Returns game. The Shell Cup and Banana Cup feature eight classic courses, including Luigi’s Mansion from the Nintendo DS™ and Koopa Beach from the Nintendo 64™. There will be 16 new courses and 16 classic courses total.
For more information about Mario Kart 7, visit http://www.mariokart7.com.
3DS getting Nintendo Mailbox
The application will allow 3DS owners to send messages, 3D photos and voice recordings to friends, most likely registered friends on the system, through SpotPass.
Nintendo Mailbox launches in December and will be available for download for free.
Nintendo Mailbox launches in December and will be available for download for free.
3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure Announced
The NES title is going to be released on the 3DS eShop in 3D. Nintendo of Europe has said that it will be available on the eShop on November 17 for €6.
Hulu Plus Coming to Nintendo Systems as Nintendo 3DS Preps for 3D Video Recording – eShop localizations, dates, and more Press Release
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo 3DS™ and Wii™ owners will soon have the ability to access even more of their favorite TV shows and movies: the Hulu Plus service will be added to both systems by the end of the year. Nintendo is also announcing new features being added to the Nintendo 3DS system, including the ability to record 3D videos, new musical artists coming to Nintendo Video™ and a new animated 3D video from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Additionally, Nintendo 3DS owners will soon see four inventive downloadable Nintendo-published games and applications delivered to the Nintendo eShop, the portable one-stop shop for fun, cool and interesting entertainment options.
“Nintendo 3DS continues to evolve with great new features and functions designed to reinforce its position as a premiere entertainment device,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime.
“All of these features, in addition to great upcoming games like Pokémon Rumble Blast on Oct. 24, Super Mario 3D Land on Nov. 13 and Mario Kart 7 on Dec. 4, make Nintendo 3DS a smart gift option this holiday season.”
Hulu Plus: With Hulu Plus, Wii and Nintendo 3DS users will be able to instantly stream thousands of TV episodes – including the entire current season of popular shows like Modern Family, Glee, Dancing with the Stars, The Biggest Loser, House and Grey’s Anatomy – from premium content partners like ABC, Comedy Central, FOX, NBC, MTV and many more. Hulu Plus also offers access to classic TV favorites like Lost, Battlestar Galactica, The Hills and hundreds of popular and award-winning movies. Hulu Plus is available through a separate subscription fee of $7.99 per month with limited advertising.
Nintendo 3DS System Update: At the end of November, a new system update will deliver a range of cool new features and enhancements, including 3D video capture, which will let users record up to 10 minutes of 3D video and enable people to create their own 3D stop-motion animation videos. The update will also add new puzzles to the StreetPass™ Mii Plaza™ and a new dungeon to Find Mii. Other features will be announced in the future.
Games Coming to the Nintendo eShop:
Freakyforms™: Your Creations, Alive! lets players create creatures and bring them to life. This game is all about creation, customization and exploration. Available in November for $6.99.
Developed with 3D game play in mind, Pushmo™ asks players to solve more than 250 puzzles by pulling and pushing blocks. Players can also create their own custom puzzles. Launches in December.
Swapnote™ gives Nintendo 3DS owners the chance to send 3D messages to their friends via the SpotPass™ and StreetPass features. Users can hand-write messages in 3D and also include picture and sound. Available for free download in December.
Dillon’s Rolling Western™ is a 3D tower defense game that blends action and strategy. It features an armadillo who defends an Old West town rendered in 3D by literally rolling over his enemies. Launches in Q1 2012.
3D Animation: Starting today, Nintendo 3DS owners can visit the Nintendo eShop and, for $1.99, download a new 3D “Thriller” video that features singing and dancing by their favorite Shrek characters from DreamWorks Animation.
3D Music Videos: Fans of the Nintendo Video service on Nintendo 3DS will soon see the arrival of new 3D music videos, including “Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)” from Foster the People’s Torches album.
To watch a new episode of Iwata Asks in which Nintendo President Satoru Iwata discusses Mario Kart 7, visit http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/3ds/mario-kart-7. To watch a Nintendo Direct video of Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime discussing today’s announcements, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo_direct.
Remember that Wii and Nintendo 3DS feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds. For more information about Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com.
Source: Nintendo PR
“Nintendo 3DS continues to evolve with great new features and functions designed to reinforce its position as a premiere entertainment device,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime.
“All of these features, in addition to great upcoming games like Pokémon Rumble Blast on Oct. 24, Super Mario 3D Land on Nov. 13 and Mario Kart 7 on Dec. 4, make Nintendo 3DS a smart gift option this holiday season.”
Hulu Plus: With Hulu Plus, Wii and Nintendo 3DS users will be able to instantly stream thousands of TV episodes – including the entire current season of popular shows like Modern Family, Glee, Dancing with the Stars, The Biggest Loser, House and Grey’s Anatomy – from premium content partners like ABC, Comedy Central, FOX, NBC, MTV and many more. Hulu Plus also offers access to classic TV favorites like Lost, Battlestar Galactica, The Hills and hundreds of popular and award-winning movies. Hulu Plus is available through a separate subscription fee of $7.99 per month with limited advertising.
Nintendo 3DS System Update: At the end of November, a new system update will deliver a range of cool new features and enhancements, including 3D video capture, which will let users record up to 10 minutes of 3D video and enable people to create their own 3D stop-motion animation videos. The update will also add new puzzles to the StreetPass™ Mii Plaza™ and a new dungeon to Find Mii. Other features will be announced in the future.
Games Coming to the Nintendo eShop:
Freakyforms™: Your Creations, Alive! lets players create creatures and bring them to life. This game is all about creation, customization and exploration. Available in November for $6.99.
Developed with 3D game play in mind, Pushmo™ asks players to solve more than 250 puzzles by pulling and pushing blocks. Players can also create their own custom puzzles. Launches in December.
Swapnote™ gives Nintendo 3DS owners the chance to send 3D messages to their friends via the SpotPass™ and StreetPass features. Users can hand-write messages in 3D and also include picture and sound. Available for free download in December.
Dillon’s Rolling Western™ is a 3D tower defense game that blends action and strategy. It features an armadillo who defends an Old West town rendered in 3D by literally rolling over his enemies. Launches in Q1 2012.
3D Animation: Starting today, Nintendo 3DS owners can visit the Nintendo eShop and, for $1.99, download a new 3D “Thriller” video that features singing and dancing by their favorite Shrek characters from DreamWorks Animation.
3D Music Videos: Fans of the Nintendo Video service on Nintendo 3DS will soon see the arrival of new 3D music videos, including “Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)” from Foster the People’s Torches album.
To watch a new episode of Iwata Asks in which Nintendo President Satoru Iwata discusses Mario Kart 7, visit http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/3ds/mario-kart-7. To watch a Nintendo Direct video of Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime discussing today’s announcements, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo_direct.
Remember that Wii and Nintendo 3DS feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wii or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds. For more information about Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com.
Source: Nintendo PR
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