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October 17th, 2006, 20:19 Posted By: wraggster
In case your time has kept on slippin' ... into the future, the November issue of EGM (and today's date) reminds us that Sony and Nintendo next-gen offerings are only a month a way; Nov. 17 and 19 respectively. With that, the gamer mag has a feature comparing PS2 and GameCube launches by the numbers to see if history can teach us anything about the launch potential of the PS3 and Wii.
PlayStation 2
Number of launch titles: 29
Average EGM review score: 71%
Launch pro: Diverse and high number of games
Launch con: Majority of launch titles were "rushed-out rubbish"
PS3 launch outlook: EGM believes Sony can have a successful launch depending on the final number of launch titles which is still unknown. Like everyone else, they believe availability will at least hurt the system's initial potential.
GameCube
Number of launch titles: 10
Average EGM review score: 77%
Launch pro: "Not a lot" despite what the print mag calls above-average third-party games.
Launch con: Lack of games (see above) sans a big franchise
Wii launch outlook: $250 price, Wii Sports packed-in, and upwards of 25 launch titles including Zelda are a good thing. Third-party publisher's ability to deliver games and those searching for "next-gen" graphics may be turned off by Wii, however.
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October 17th, 2006, 18:58 Posted By: wraggster
Despite a rather disappointing debut into the arcades, the Mario Kart series will be racing to arcades again to swallow more coins from die-hard Nintendo fans' pockets.
A Japanese flier, which surfaced on NEO GAF, reveals that Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 will include a range of crazy new karts, as well as two new racers: Waluigi and a little Tamagotchi.
If you live in or around London (or are just desperate), you can sample the antics of the first game in 'Fun Land' in Trocadero, Piccadilly Circus. We wouldn't encourage you to bother though - it's not proper Mario Kart.
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October 17th, 2006, 17:41 Posted By: wraggster
Via Kotaku
Dear Taito: we know that making games is hard. Heck, that's why we pay you guys to do it. Still, perhaps in the future you might want to budget for more than 30% of the game to be play tested?
Because your latest game? Bubble Bobble Revolution? It's clear no one bothered playtesting this past level 30, the level in which a big boss who is supposed to appear to allow you to proceed absolutely, positively doesn't.
And this? It's not cutting it:
We have been looking very hard into this issue with Nintendo and have now determined that all of the cartridges that have been shipped in North America are faulty. Needless to say we are extremely sorry that this situation has arisen and would like to apologise to you for this issue.
We have already started the process whereby a corrected version is to be manufactured and will ensure that all customers have their copies replaced. Unfortunately this will take 8-10 weeks (simply because of the time required to manufacture new carts). We will update you with what you will need to do to get a replacement game, as soon as this has been determined.
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October 17th, 2006, 17:31 Posted By: wraggster
New from Lik sang:
A block-shifting/line-building puzzler challenging gamers to connect as many lines together as possible by moving set blocks with line parts on top. The basic Gunpey gameplay has square pieces, each containing a diagonal line, rising from the bottom of the screen toward the top. You move the pieces up and down, attempting to form a line from left to right. The panels then disappear. The game ends early if the pieces reach the top of the play field.
More info --> http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?pro...5&lsaid=219793
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October 17th, 2006, 17:19 Posted By: wraggster
Via eurogamer
Elite Beat Agents - the Western take on brilliant Japanese DS rhythm-action import Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan - is due out on 6th November in the US and finally we have the track-listing.
It is, according to designer Keiichi Yano, who spoke to Wired, based on the concept of "roaring songs you would want to hear if you went to a college frat party", offering a mixture of "oldies but goodies, great new songs, and a wide array of genres". There are 19 songs at this point, although they're not revealing the final song.
Walkie Talkie Man - Steriogram
ABC - Jackson Five
Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne
I Was Born to Love You - Queen
Rock This Town - Stray Cats
Highway Star - Deep Purple
Y.M.C.A. - Village People
September - Earth, Wind and Fire
Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
Material Girl - Madonna
La La - Ashlee Simpson
You're the Inspiration - Chicago
Survivor - Destiny's Child
Without a Fight - Hoobastank
Believe - Cher
Let's Dance - David Bowie
Jumpin Jack Flash - Rolling Stones
Makes No Difference - Sum 41
The Anthem - Good Charlotte
Ouendan and Elite Beat Agents, in case you haven't been keeping up, see little icons appear on screen with shrinking rings around them, where the idea is to tap the icons with the stylus as the rings shrink to fit the outline, all in time to the music. It's very fast-paced, with icons dotted around the screen and variations that have you dragging the stylus back and forward along short arching pathways to match the beat, along with some hilariously quirky background imagery. It's an incredibly addictive and well balanced challenge, and probably the best new rhythm-action game since Gitaroo Man, iNiS' last effort. Even the multiplayer mode is rather excellent.
Anyway, for all Yano-san's explanations, there's likely to be a bit of grumbling about the absence of Japanese music; Ouendan was comprised entirely of really good facsimiles of J-Rock tracks, with the occasional stirring J-Pop melody to even things out, and it really did the trick. Still, that's all the more reason to dig the original out again - or buy it anew, if you haven't already, since it's fairly cheap and perfectly playable in Japanese.
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October 17th, 2006, 16:55 Posted By: wraggster
The Wii launch is almost on us, and to further add to the hype of Nintendo's new machine we've got the official Wii Sports box art for PAL territories direct from Nintendo.
This simple but fun game, which includes boxing, bowling, golf, tennis and baseball modes, will be tucked away inside the box with the Wii console, offering everyone who grabs the machine a taste of the Wii Remote's many functions.
The Wii, in case you've been asleep for the past two months, will launch on December 8 for £179.99. If you've not pre-ordered one, do it now.
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October 17th, 2006, 16:53 Posted By: wraggster
Adding to the already lengthy list of Wii launch games, THQ will add four games to the December 8 rush.
Offerings include two movie licensed games, Disney Pixar's Cars and Barnyard, and two quirky titles based on Nickelodion cartoons, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Spongebob Squarepants: The Creature from the Krusty Krab. Thq is clearly aiming for the kids with these.
Hardcore gamers will, of course, be concentrating their excitement on games like Zelda: Twilight Princess, Red Steel and Call of Duty 3 to name a few.
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October 17th, 2006, 16:40 Posted By: scorpei
Hey all,
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I've finished my "review" of the Neo2-TF cart. The new NDS(L) (dust-cover-size) backup device from the NeoFlash team.
I say "review" because it isn't a real review. It is similar to the Neo2-SD review here on DCemu.co.uk the device simply isn't finished yet (firm- and software wise). There is no GBA game support (unless you have a slimloader) for example. So instead of writing a full review I've written as much I can judge at this time (leaving out the use of the device, aiming at build quality and packaging).
Read!
Home
Hope you have fun  !
Scor
p.s. I'm also working on a review of the M3lite and I've finished my write-up of the Opera DS browser. See here for details.
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October 17th, 2006, 07:24 Posted By: wraggster
Taste 'em. Nine new screens of Ubisoft's mental truck racer grinding its way to Wii on December 8.
Although it's a port of the Xbox version, the added motion blur, intensified explosions and other graphical tweaks made for a pretty good ride.
The controls are tight too - we went hands-on with the game in Paris last week and found it easier to handle than the demo of Excite Truck we played, although Excite Truck is still extremely early.
Check back tomorrow for a full hands-on report of Monster 4x4 World Circuit.
Screens Here
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October 16th, 2006, 21:37 Posted By: wraggster
A new update from the coder whos name i dont know:
Feeling the burn now! But the end IS in sight. I've managed to do some very minor work on the map editor and that is all. The project is still going, but has slowed right down because of little free time. Don't worry guys i'm going to see it through, I want to play C&C on the DS as much as the next guy ;D
Dont we all  , More info --> http://cncds_project.livejournal.com/
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October 16th, 2006, 20:50 Posted By: wraggster
New from SuccessHK
Avatar: The Last Airbender is the hot new game based on Nickelodeon's new hit show. Set in a fantastic, Asian-influenced world of martial arts and elemental magic, Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the adventures of Aang, the successor to a long line of Avatars. Their quest is to save the world from the merciless Fire Nation, while avoiding capture from pursuers including Prince Zuko. Play as Aang, Katara, Sokka and Haru as they grow into an unstoppable team utilizing the kung fu inspired bending arts through the Avatar universe. Players will explore the four Avatar nations in beautifully detailed environments and battle new enemies.
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October 16th, 2006, 20:48 Posted By: wraggster
New from SuccessHK
Crash: Boom Band is a great set of wild new party games. Roll the dice and dive into one of the 40 multiplayer action-oriented mini-games, where you can communicate with other players through the revolutionary DS Motion Panel Communicator. Enjoy Crash's wacky and zany sense of humor and play as one of 8 of your favorite characters -- including Crash, Coco, Crunch & Neo Cortex
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October 16th, 2006, 20:27 Posted By: wraggster
Gamers eager to take home a Wii the day it first hits retail are getting a better idea of what games they may be able to bring home with it today as another publisher revealed its launch day contributions. However, those looking for violent games about gangsters, espionage, or World War II may be a bit let down.
THQ, which has found retail success with its games based on children's properties, is holding with its strategy for its contribution to the Wii's launch. The publisher confirmed four titles for the system that will be available on November 19, the day the console launches in the US, and each one has been given a family-friendly E-for-Everyone rating.
The four games are Rainbow Studios' Cars (based on the Pixar Studios film of the same name), Avatar: The Last Airbender and Blitz Games' SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (both based on Nickelodeon cartoons), and the film-to-game adaptation Barnyard.
THQ vice president of worldwide marketing Kelly Flock said, "As the number-one third-party publisher of software across all Nintendo gaming systems, THQ's library of popular mass-market brands aligns perfectly with Nintendo's strategy of creating fun and accessible experiences for the new Wii system."
The four games from THQ up the number of North American launch titles for the Wii to more than two dozen. Nintendo previously stated that approximately 30 Wii games would be on store shelves by the end of the year.
THQ has not yet confirmed retail prices for any of the games.
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October 16th, 2006, 20:26 Posted By: wraggster
Via Gamespot
Over the weekend, bored gamers leafing through their Sunday papers had their interest piqued by a promotional insert from Toys "R" Us. The retailer has teamed up with the NBC game show Deal or No Deal--which itself is being turned into a PC game--to entice consumers into its stores as the holiday shopping season approaches.
Howie Mandel wants you to play with your Wiis.
The inserts each contained a game piece which echoed the show's format--it had two suitcases, one marked "deal" and one marked "no deal." The "deal" case gives customers the "deal" of getting 10 percent off a single item at Toys "R" Us. The "no deal" suitcase offers the bearer a chance to enter the Deal or No Deal contest by (predictably) turning up at a Toys "R" Us location before October 28 and having the game piece's bar code scanned. One such piece will award the owner a grand prize of $1 million. Another will dole out the first prize, a free five-day trip to Los Angeles and an appearance on Deal or No Deal with its host, Howie Mandel.
So why should gamers care about a contest that considers glad-handing a once all-but-forgotten stand-up-comic-turned-talk-show host a high honor? Other than the million bucks, the contest is targeting gamers by handing out 50,000 Nintendo devices. According to the official contest rules, 25,000 Wiis will be awarded as second prizes, and 25,000 DS Lites are will be awarded as fourth prizes.
Before they start banging down Toys "R" Us stores, gamers should take note of two things. First, according to the official rules, the odds of winning either a Wii or a DS are 1 in 5,743--which, as far as contests go, isn't actually that remote. Secondly, winners won't be officially recognized until they are notified by mail on or after November 24--meaning winners won't be able to pick up their consoles until Thanksgiving.
Those interested in entering the contest who didn't grab a paper on Sunday can get a free entry form by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address below by October 22.
"Deal or No Deal NP"
c/o Little & King Co., LLC
31 Merrick Ave., Suite 150
Merrick, NY 11566
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October 16th, 2006, 20:26 Posted By: wraggster
Via Gamespot
Over the weekend, bored gamers leafing through their Sunday papers had their interest piqued by a promotional insert from Toys "R" Us. The retailer has teamed up with the NBC game show Deal or No Deal--which itself is being turned into a PC game--to entice consumers into its stores as the holiday shopping season approaches.
Howie Mandel wants you to play with your Wiis.
The inserts each contained a game piece which echoed the show's format--it had two suitcases, one marked "deal" and one marked "no deal." The "deal" case gives customers the "deal" of getting 10 percent off a single item at Toys "R" Us. The "no deal" suitcase offers the bearer a chance to enter the Deal or No Deal contest by (predictably) turning up at a Toys "R" Us location before October 28 and having the game piece's bar code scanned. One such piece will award the owner a grand prize of $1 million. Another will dole out the first prize, a free five-day trip to Los Angeles and an appearance on Deal or No Deal with its host, Howie Mandel.
So why should gamers care about a contest that considers glad-handing a once all-but-forgotten stand-up-comic-turned-talk-show host a high honor? Other than the million bucks, the contest is targeting gamers by handing out 50,000 Nintendo devices. According to the official contest rules, 25,000 Wiis will be awarded as second prizes, and 25,000 DS Lites are will be awarded as fourth prizes.
Before they start banging down Toys "R" Us stores, gamers should take note of two things. First, according to the official rules, the odds of winning either a Wii or a DS are 1 in 5,743--which, as far as contests go, isn't actually that remote. Secondly, winners won't be officially recognized until they are notified by mail on or after November 24--meaning winners won't be able to pick up their consoles until Thanksgiving.
Those interested in entering the contest who didn't grab a paper on Sunday can get a free entry form by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address below by October 22.
"Deal or No Deal NP"
c/o Little & King Co., LLC
31 Merrick Ave., Suite 150
Merrick, NY 11566
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