Friday, August 31, 2007

Before the Wii Remote, there was the GyroPod


See that above? Those are the prototype designs for the GyroPod, which could have become Wii's controller. It was meant to be a one or two hand controller and had motion sensing capabilities, simliar to the Wii Remote.

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Guitar Hero III might not be online?


Bryan Lam of RedOctane has revealed that Guitar Hero III may not be online:

"...we're working closely with Nintendo for an online solution, though at the moment we're unable to confirm the status of the online multi-player."

He also commented that the same goes for downloadable content. I was really looking forward to this game and even though I'll probably still get it if it doesn't have online capabilites, I would have really liked for it to have that.

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Bonk 3 for US VC on Monday, 3 other titles announced

Good old Hudson has put up the month's TurboGrafx-16 releases on their Virtual Console page. This Monday, we'll be getting Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure, and later in the month we'll be getting Neutopia 2, World Class Baseball, and Legend of Hero Tonma.

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Neo Geo Heads to Japan VC on September 11th


We knew Neo Geo games were coming and we now know when. Japan gets their first Neo Geo title on September 11th and it is Fatal Fury. Soon to follow for Japan are World Heroes and Magician Lord. The cost? 900 Wii Points. The SNKP President also said their goal is a worldwide release, so I think it's safe to say we'll get a Neo Geo game on either September 10th or 17th.

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WarioWare: Super Smash Bros. Dojo 8/31 Update

New Stage - WarioWare



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Thursday, August 30, 2007

IGN's Hands-On with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for Wii


Guitar Hero games are lots of fun. I've played it on PS2 and on the Xbox 360, but what I really want is to buy it and rock on my Wii. Well, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is coming out for Wii and it looks awesome. It has all the features of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, and more. What more you ask? Here's a taste of some of the new features:

- Wireless Guitar
- Guitar can be taken apart for easy storage
- Guitar has customizable faceplates
- It costs $10 less than the other versions (Wii version costs $89.99)
- Has rumble thanks to the Wii Remote that you put in the guitar
- The speaker on the Wii Remote is used to make a noise when you miss a note
- Fast loading times
- Supports Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

This game looks amazing and I am definitely buying it once I get the chance.

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Nintendo Holding a Conference on 9/5! [UPDATED]

Good news and bad news, folks. The bad news is that Nintendo isn't showing up at the Tokyo Game Show, which they rarely do anyways. The good news? Nintendo is holding their own conference before Tokyo Game Show. The conference will be held on Wednesday, September 5th and will focus on Nintendo's games releasing from October to December. I think that's better than Nintendo attending TGS. And for those that haven't figured it out, that release period includes some awesome Wii titles, like Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bros. Brawl in particular.

Some third parties are also holding conferences. Capcom has one on August 31st, which is tomorrow, and SEGA has one on September 14th. I don't know about you, but I'm excited for Nintendo's conference. I am sure we'll get some new information on games I've been wanting to hear more about so I look forward to it. The countdown begins: 6 days!

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[UPDATE] I just remembered something. Around E3 07 time, Reggie made a comment saying a surprise is coming in September... and the conference, well it's in September. Could we find out this surprise in 6 days? Maybe. Not only that but Beth Llewelyn of NOA said this:

"After we get back from E3, we'll look at the calendar and figure out the right time to do something very specific for Smash Bros. Brawl," added Llewelyn

Is that comment connected to this conference? Maybe. I'm even more excited now.

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New Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity Screens




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Logitech to release a Wii accessory this year

“(Our goal is) to have at least one product out for the Wii this year. Having the motion-sensing in the Sixaxis, that really works for some games. And for the Wii – you’ve seen people rush out and buy the Wii for that realism, if you’re swinging a tennis racket, you know how to do it. Hopefully we’ll be at the forefront of pushing that further, combining some of the two.” - Chris Spearin, Logitech

I wonder what they have planned. It'll be interesting to see.

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Gliding: Super Smash Bros. Dojo 8/30 Update

New Technique - Gliding



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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

3 Nintendo Boxarts

Here are 3 boxarts for Nintendo games:




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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Hidden Message with Translation

For those that don't know, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has a hidden message from Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. The only problem is that Iwata speaks in Japanese, but don't worry, we have a translation. Below is the hidden message and the translation:



“Hello, this is Iwata from Nintendo. You may not know from an outsiders point of view, but being a director is really hard! When things are really busy and stressful we (us directors) may look tired and sick, then people may feel sorry for us! But in my case, it’s the opposite, I get fatter and fatter, so then people don’t think I’m stressed at all!”


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Pokemon Trainer's Special Moves: Super Smash Bros. Dojo 8/29 Update

Pokemon Trainer: Special Moves
- Squirtle's Up Special Move - Waterfall
- Squirtle's Side Special Move - Withdraw
- Ivysaur's Standard Special Move - Bullet Seed
- Ivysaur's Up Special Move - Vine Whip
- Charizard's Standard Special Move - Flamethrower
- Charizard's Side Special Move - Rock Throw




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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

My Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Impressions


So, today I went over to a GameStop near my apartment and I played Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. I got to play for almost an hour, so I got a good grasp of what the game is like. So what's my Prime history? I rented Metroid Prime and I thought it was an ok game. I bought Metroid Prime 2: Echoes used really cheap at Blockbuster I think it was and thought that was ok. I had heard that Metroid Prime 3 was one of the best wii games out there and that it was better than the first two in the series, so I was looking forward to playing it. I was not disappointed.

The graphics were great and the cutscenes were fun to watch because of it, though the cutscenes would have been better if the sound was turned up on the TV there. Anyways, the gameplay was very much like the other Metroid Prime games. It had the same feel to it, which I was sort of worried about, but it actually wasn't that bad this time around. Things were a bit more straight forward and that helped. I even got a few people to ask me if they could play the game, but I refused to let them. They were kids anyways, so they wouldn't have a license and weren't allowed to play.

And of course, the topic many have wondered is the controls. I loved the controls. Being a big FPS fan, the controls worked great for the game. I do have Red Steel, and despite its issues with the controls, the controls are still fun. Metroid Prime 3 had great controls, so that made it even better. I loved using the nunchuk to pull off enemies' shields and using the wii remote to open locks and things. Aiming was very easy with the wii remote, so I was happy about that too.

All in all, I recommend getting it, or at least trying it out. Will I buy it? Maybe. I don't have much money as it is, so I'll be getting Brawl and one or two other things. Maybe one day I'll buy it, but even if I don't, it still goes up on the greatest wii games list, alongside Twilight Princess. The Corruption is here... and I like it.

Looking for Manaphy? September 29th is your day


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3 New VC Games Head to the VC... Yesterday!

So, yesterday was Monday and that meant new Virtual Console games. So why didn't I update the site with that info? Well, there was no press release at first like usual and 3 games were added without a press release. Later, a press release came out but was forgotten about since the games were already released. So, I guess in all of that mess I forgot to post the 3 games added yesterday. Well, I'll post the press release for you now:

It's Sequel Week on the Virtual Console™. You won't have much time to reminisce though, as each of these three titles adds a scintillating chapter and new elements to their storied franchises. Whether you're into run-and-gun, role-playing or action, this is the week for you.

Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Super C™ (NES®, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone – Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): In this action-packed sequel to the popular Contra, players have little time to think. Experience run-and-gun game play at its best as you take control of Mad Dog or Scorpion and once again battle the forces of Red Falcon. Stages feature a combination of perspectives (side scrolling, top down, etc.) and intense battles against huge bosses. Use a variety of powerful weapons and tap into your killer instinct to survive the deadly waves of enemies. And if you're scared, recruit a friend to help you. Because if your trigger finger lacks stamina, then Earth will lack a future!

BREATH OF FIRE™ II (Super NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone – Mild Violence, 800 Wii Points): Featuring a wide range of characters and personalities and a vast, endless world to explore, Breath of Fire II is the sequel to the original smash-hit role-playing game. In a world set 500 years after the previous installment, in a frontier village known as Gate, the father and sister of a young boy known as Ryu are suddenly abducted. Strangely, all the villagers appear to have completely forgotten everything about the incident, and Ryu has instantly become an orphan. At a church, Ryu meets Bow, another orphan in a similar predicament, and they slip away from town together to begin their adventure. Take advantage of the multiple game-play viewpoints found in the game (such as the quarter-view perspective during battles that made the original game so popular) to use exciting abilities like shaman fusing and dragon transformations and help these two heroes complete their mission.

Ghouls'n Ghosts (Sega Genesis, 1 player, rated E for Everyone –Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Ghouls'n Ghosts is the sequel to the popular action game Ghosts'n Goblins, originally released in the arcades and later ported to the Genesis. One full-moon night, three years after the battle with Astaroth, a ray of light shoots through Princess Prin Prin, and her soul is stolen right in front of Arthur's eyes. To save his bride's soul, Arthur the knight must battle all manner of evil undead creatures with a variety of weapons, powerful magic and new actions.


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Pre-order MP3 from Amazon? You might want to cancel

If you're one of those that pre-ordered Metroid Prime 3: Corruption from Amazon, then you're going to want to read the rest of this post. If you're ready to play some Metroid Prime 3 today, you'll have to wait until September 2nd says Amazon. They won't be getting their games until September 2nd, so if you pre-ordered, I suggest you cancel it and go straight to a store near you to buy it.

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RUMOR: NiGHTS Gets Delayed

Looking forward to playing NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams this year? Well, you might have to wait longer. Rumor is that SEGA has delayed NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams until Q1 2008. Their reason? We don't know. In fact, we don't even know if it's actually delayed or not, it's just a rumor.

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Andross and Four Special Move Types - Super Smash Bros. Dojo 8/28 Update

New Assist Trophy - Andross
Smash 101 - Four Special Move Types


Andross is an Assist Trophy, and he goes to the back of the stage, tries to inhale the characters, and then shoots out polygonal panels at everyone. The Four Special Move Types detailed how to use special moves and the types of them, using Metaknight as a model.





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Monday, August 27, 2007

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Ships to Stores

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Today’s launch of Metroid(R) Prime 3: Corruption for Wii(TM) marks the end of a trilogy — and the start of the most active and dynamic Metroid adventure yet. With the motion-sensitive Wii Remote, you become one with heroine Samus Aran’s powerful arm cannon, while the Nunchuk can literally yank armor off enemies.

“Metroid Prime 3 has a revolutionary control style that makes it easy for anyone to immediately jump into the action,” says George Harrison, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. “Now, an entirely new audience can experience this amazing first-person adventure.”


The rich story requires players to use their heads as much as their hands. Complex puzzles, tough enemies and new challenges put players inside the visor of the story’s heroine. As deadly Phazon threatens to corrupt Samus, she harnesses its power and attacks her enemies with superpowered weapons. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption features voice acting, new bounty hunters and three adjustable control settings for players of all skill levels.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, rated T for Teen, launches today exclusively for Wii. The game’s launch represents the culmination of Nintendo’s “Month of Metroid,” which has featured free Metroid Prime 3: Corruption videos available for download in the Wii Shop Channel and the release of the classic Metroid(R) and Super Metroid(R) for the Virtual Console(TM). For more information about Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, visit http://www.Metroid.com.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit http://www.Wii.com.


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RUMOR: Nintendo Doing Online Testing?

Recently, someone on NeoGAF came across something interesting while looking at the connection data for Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. He found a code that seemed to be Nintendogs and Yoshi's Island. They're not online, so why is this code appearing? The code I'm talking about is the game code. Here are the links for those two games:

Nintendogs
Yoshi's Island

Not only that but, 10 other titles were discovered. The thing to note about those 8 is that they're Wii titles. We don't know all of them, so I guessed on some. Here they are:

Ghost Squad
FIFA 2008?
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock?
NBA Live 208?
Japanese puzzle game
Also a Japanese puzzle game
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What does it mean? Who knows. Maybe nothing.

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The Mysterious Metroid Dread

Ever heard of Metroid Dread? Well, if not, I'll explain it. Metroid Dread was announced in Game Informer magazine in June 2005, and it's a 2D side-scroller Metroid game that takes place after Metroid Fusion. Throughout the past few years, we've had sites say it's coming, some sites put it on a release list of games coming in the future, and even a site that said it's been cancelled. So what's the deal with this game, is it coming or not? The real answer is we don't know. Nothing has been said officially on the subject by Nintendo, so we just don't know. There has been no evidence from Nintendo themselves that it's coming... until now. Well, it's not really evidence, but it's a possible hint.

Today, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption ships out to stores. Well, in the second half of the game, there is a control panel you can scan. Once scanned, you get the following message:

“Experiment status report update. Metroid project ‘Dread’ is nearing the final stages of completion.”


That looks to me like a hint that Metroid Dread is indeed coming and that we'll find out about it soon. But, keep in mind, it's still a rumor for now. I just don't see why it would be in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption if it wasn't real, but that's my opinion.

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PLATTCHEN - Twist 'n 'Paint Interview

For those that don't know, PLATTCHEN - Twist 'n 'Paint is the first WiiWare title that we found out about. Here are some tidbits of an interview about it...

Q: Can you tell us a bit about your game, PLÄTTCHEN, and how does it incorporate the Wii Remote?

A: PLÄTTCHEN - twist 'n' paint is an intelligent puzzle shooter with 3D gameplay elements and the freedom to paint and to repaint any plättchen, the puzzle tiles in the game, to any color of the rainbow. Players select the color just by twisting the wiimote and with it the color wheel on screen. Plättchen of a similar color will react with each other but will not, as in other games, disappear instantly. A big thing in the game is the action-centric shooting part, which we will reveal at a later date. We often try to compare PLÄTTCHEN twist 'n' paint with classics like Tetris, Picross, Point Blank or Puzzle Bobble, but the game is so different that it just isn't comparable with any of them. Stay tuned for a completely new experience unlike anything before. Along with a unique 12-player simultaneous multiplayer mode, a huge number of other surprises await you.

Q: Nintendo say WiiWare will be available "Early 08", though George Harrison has stated that the service could launch as early as this year depending on what games are ready. Do you have a more specific date, and will PLÄTTCHEN be available on its launch?

A: Since most developers have been informed about the service only recently, we expect it to launch sometime in February or March of 2008. We will do our best to enrich the lineup with the availibility of PLÄTTCHEN - twist 'n' paint from the beginning.


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Nintendo World Store MP3 Promotional Items

If you were one of the first 100 to buy Metroid Prime 3: Corruption at the Nintendo World Store in New York, you received these cool items:




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Superspicy Curry: Super Smash Bros. Dojo 8/27 Update

New Item - Superspicy Curry

No joke, Superspicy Curry is an item in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. When you eat it, you shoot flames out of your mouth and you continue to do so while you attack. Check out Diddy Kong eat some Superspicy Curry:



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Sunday, August 26, 2007

The News is... Dead

Don't worry, I'm alive and the site is still running. The amount of news lately has just been so scarce. There's nothing worth posting right now, so that's why I haven't posted anything. Hopefully we'll start to get lots of news soon. At least you can count on a Smash Bros update tomorrow.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Super Smash Bros. Brawl to use Havok Physics

Havok's site has confirmed that Super Smash Bros. Brawl will use Havok Physics. So what are Havok Physics? Well I didn't know either, but wikipedia had this to say:

“It is designed for computer and video games by allowing interaction between objects or other characters in real-time. By using dynamical simulation, Havok allows for more lifelike worlds and animation, such as ragdoll physics.”

Sounds good to me!

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Wii Balance Board Name Could Change


On Nintendo of Europe's Wii Release List, Wii Fit and the Wii Balance Board were on the list. The interesting part though is that it said the Wii Balance Board was a temporary name. It could end up staying as Wii Balance Board, but it could change. So, what do you think will happen? Do you think the name will change, and if it does, what do you think it'll be called?

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Friday, August 24, 2007

Player's Choice Not Planned for Wii Right Now

We have no plans for a Wii budget label. Nintendo Wii software is performing very well at its current price points. - Nintendo spokesperson

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IGN Wii-k In Review Podcast Highlights

- Metroid Prime 3 teasing
- Metroid Prime music and discussion.
- 12:01AM Sunday Night/Monday morning IGN’s MP3:C review will be up
- MP3:C control talks “rocks”
- Advance mode controls recommended heavily
- Game should still be classified as First Person Adventure, but MP3:C has more shooting elements
- MySims Wii and DS talk
- Not much in the way of character customization. You choose a face as a whole, not parts to make a face
- Objects found in MySims can have their textures taken and applied to other elements that you are creating
- Bozon was hyped for the game before playing it, and is now a bit diappointed
- Bad loading time
- Tiger Woods discussion
- Better, but a lot of the same. Graphics don’t seem to impress
- Manhunt 2 Discussion
- Comes out October 31st with M rating. No one knows how much was removed/censored from the final version IGN played
- NPD discussion
- Zack and Wiki & RE:UC discussion. A more positive view of RE:UC now
- Hands-on update next week of RE:UC and Medal of Honor: Heroes 2.
- PS2, PSP ports may continue on for some time
- Table Tennis Discussion
- no 1:1 play
- Mario and Sonic at the Olympic games talk
- Game is simple, not much in the way of presentation
- Naruto: Clash of Ninja Discussion
- Matt believes this game is better than the Cube games. Bigger cast, more levels, tight controls. Not widescreen. GC control, Classic controller, and Sideways Wiimote
- Next week - Endless Ocean, Gundam 0079, Dewy’s Adventure, and Guilty Gear.
- Discussion on whether Free Radical will support Wii or not
- Wondering what’s up with the lack of BWii and Disaster presence
- MP3:C has a fair share of puzzles…hard puzzles
- Team thinks BWii should have headset support. Thinks that there probably a headset in the works.
- Unnamed god game talked about again this week. Details on this game and several other unmentioned games might be coming soon.
- Matt not too keen on Cruisin’ screens.
- Metroid/Halo graphics comparison
- F-Zero in 2008? No way. Wave Race? Maybe.
- Discussion of third parties living up to and surpassing MP3:C control scheme
- Brunswick Bowling = not good
- Developer for god game will hopefully be announced soon.
- (minute 47 - make sure to listen for yourself to get the full gist of the discussion) Metroid Dread - Nothing they “can talk about yet.” Something cool will be shown on Monday Night. Bozon says it’s “kind of a wink to the fans.” Says this is definitely not a confirmation that the game is coming.
- Factor 5 middleware Gamecube tools being ported over to Wii
- Crytech has something in development for Wii.
- IGN is getting a lot of calls from Publishers to play games. A lot of Wii activity.
- Matt thinks that one of their competitor websites will score Metroid in the 8-8.5 range. There will probably be some 10s.


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The Manhunt 2 Controversy is Over, Manhunt 2 gets a M Rating

New York, NY - August 24, 2007 - Rockstar Games today announced it will release Manhunt 2 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo in North America on October 31, 2007. This announcement follows the submission of a modified version of Manhunt 2 to the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), who has now rated the title “M” for Mature for ages 17 and older.

In June, Take-Two was compelled to suspend the release of the horror title when the ESRB issued an AO (Adults Only) rating.

“Manhunt 2 is important to us, and we’re glad it can finally be appreciated as a gaming experience,” said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. “We love the horror genre. Manhunt 2 is a powerful piece of interactive story telling that is a unique video game experience. We think horror fans will love it.”

“Manhunt 2 is an extraordinary game, and we eagerly anticipate its release in North America,” added Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two.

Manhunt 2 is the debut title from the newly formed Rockstar London studio, which is developing the game in conjunction with series creator Rockstar North. Early previews of Manhunt 2 have consistently praised the game’s original design and creative use of narrative, tone, and atmosphere to evoke an experience many consider unmatched in video games. The Wii version is being developed by Rockstar Toronto.

Video games rated Mature are for consumers ages 17 and older and are not intended for children. Along with the Mature rating, the ESRB also assigned the following content descriptors to Manhunt 2: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content and Use of Drugs.

Rockstar Games is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).


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Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel Update

Two new videos have been added to the Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel, so go watch them. I have yet to see them, but I will later today hopefully, since I plan to go home this afternoon for the weekend.

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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Commercial


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Petey Piranha: Super Smash Bros. Dojo 8/24 Update

Introducing Petey Piranha, the first boss of the Subspace Emissary, as seen in the short video posted on the Smash Bros. site this week. He holds Peach and Zelda in separate cages and it's up to you to break one of the cages and save the princess inside. But it won't be easy... Petey Piranha swings the cages at you as an attack and you can only save on princess.



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Thursday, August 23, 2007

New Super Mario Galaxy Screens




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Want Rainbow Styluses? Register Brain Age 2 on Nintendo.com


Don't those look pretty? If you want your own set of those DS Lite styluses, you'll have to have a My Nintendo account, register Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day, take a quick survey, and confirm your mailing address. Unfortunately, they're styluses for the DS Lite, and since I have a DS, I'm out of luck. I wasn't planning on getting Brain Age 2 anyways.

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Rumor: DS Opera Web Browser No Longer In Production

Rumor is that Nintendo has stopped making the DS Web Browser. Well, from what I heard, it wasn't that great anyways and it didn't help that it was only sold online in the US. I have a feeling this rumor is true, but it is just a rumor.

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New Smash Bros Screens from Japanese Magazine

Some new screens mixed in with old screens:



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Nintendo LGC 07 Booth Pics



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Sonic Rider: Zero Gravity LGC 07 Trailer


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Yoshi's Final Smash and Go K.K. Rider: Super Smash Bros. Dojo 8/23 Update

Surprise, surprise, we got two updates today. First up is Yoshi's Final Smash, Super Dragon. When Yoshi gets a Smash Ball, he gets wings and can shoot a jet of fire and fireballs at his opponents.



The second update was the song called "Animal Crossing: Go K.K. Rider!" and is played in Smashville. I'm looking for a mp3 of it so I can add it to the Brawl Music Player I have on this site, so look for that soon.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

New Castlevania coming to DS

At LGC 07, Koji Igarashi revealed that he will be working on a new Castlevania game for the DS. He didn't say any other details.

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Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity Announced

Another Sonic Riders game is being made and it's called Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity. Here are some screenshots:



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Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 Screens




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Nintendo brings nothing new to LGC 07

LGC 07 is underway and unfortunately, it looks like we're not getting anything new from Nintendo. They aren't having a press conference and their booth includes already announced games. The only new info we've gotten are on things from third party developers. Who knows, maybe they'll announce something, but so far it isn't looking so good.

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Ubisoft LGC Press Conference Details

Ubisoft had their press conference at LGC 07 and here are the details:

Cranium Kabookii

- based on the Cranium board game
- contains dancing, singing
- release: Christmas 2007

My Vocabulary Coach

- Split Decision: find fitting descriptions for words
- make new words
- Letter Challenge: multiplayer (with Wii as well), complete words using the letters in the corners of the screen

Ubisoft divides games into three groupings

Wellness and Conversation (Jam Sessions, My Life-Coach).
Girls (Mode Designer, Babysitting, Cooking Fun)
Animals (Adventures in Stables, Adventure on dolphin island, Dog friends)

Another confirmation of Miami Nights: Singles in the City for DS


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EA LGC Press Conference Details

EA had their Press Conference at the Leipzig Games Convention 2007 and here are the details:

Smarty Pants info (nothing new)

- Use Wiimote to spin wheel
- Raise hand (with Wiimote) to buzz in
- “tug of war type mini-game” included
- release - Holiday 2007

- EA has 13 Wii/DS titles in development


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Diddy Kong - Super Smash Bros. Dojo 8/22 Update


Diddy Kong has been announced as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He uses his Rocketbarrel Boost and Peanut Pop Gun in battle.



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