Shifting world kicks off today

September 28th, 2012, 23:20 Posted By: wraggster

Acclaimed video games publisher Rising Star Games is pleased to announce Shifting World for Nintendo 3DS will be in stores throughout Europe Today.

With a popular Football franchise also released today those who have no interest in the sport have something completely different to enjoy. Shifting World based on the incredibly popular SHIFT series played by over 20m players worldwide, Shifting World takes the monochrome style and 2D gameplay to another dimension and adapts the famous gameplay to full 3D.

Introducing an all new art direction and sumptuous 3D graphics, Shifting World adds a new dimension to this perspective-teasing series and makes you questions your sense of direction even more! Is the floor the roof, or the roof the floor?

Download the demo for your 3DS now from the Nintendo eShop.

FEATURES

• Shifting World is the first of the SHIFT series to adapt the famous puzzle gameplay to full 3D

• Shift the world, from black to white and white to black. Use that to your advantage to overcome the obstacles and find your way out of the room

• A new layer of perspective: switch from 3D to 2D at the press of a button

• Over 60 levels total in Adventure Mode, Bonus Mode and Time Attack Mode

For more information on all RSG titles, please visit the official site: www.risingstargames.com .

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Rage expo brings lifestyle gaming demos and tournaments to sa

September 28th, 2012, 23:16 Posted By: wraggster

An impressive line-up is expected to more than satisfy the rAging crowds at Africa’s largest technology and video gaming exhibition, the really AWESOME gaming expo (rAge) this year. Celebrating a decade of gaming, 2012 will see demos and tournaments like never before.

With a good turnout expected as the expo continues to grow year on year, this year’s rAge will not disappoint. “Last year we saw an explosive growth of visitors, which grew by 29% from 2010. The expo thrives because of the passion and dedication of the video gaming community and its media, which will come through at the 2012 rAge once again as audiences experience a cultivated gaming culture,” says Michael James, Senior Project Manager on rAge.

Pokemon
50 Pokémon TCG players will be playing for the National Championship crown in the Senior, Masters and Junior divisions at rAge this year. Mandy Meredith Communications Manager Core Group says “If you’re new to Pokémon and want to learn how to play the game, you can! We will be hosting a series of ‘Learn to Play!Pokémon’ workshops over the course of the weekend, where two Pokémon Professors will be on hand to guide you through the game in a few simple steps – it’s that easy! “

Extreme Wargaming, a company that retails and runs weekly events for various games such as Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Yu-Gi-Oh Dust and other board games, is one to look out for this year with new and exciting demos, fantastic gaming products and great discounts at rAge 2012. Casper Kleynhans explains “rAge is the perfect place to promote our company to a larger community of gamers due to its size and the environment created.”

Sharing this vision is Skycastle Games, the largest distributor of hobby games in the country, who will not only be selling their games, but they will have a large demo area where you can try out many of the latest and most popular games available. “We believe there is a synergy between computer and board games. Over the past few years we have been warmly received by rAge attendees, so we love being there,” adds Vemeulen. Keep an eye out for the free Heroclix Avenger movie figures that they will be giving away as part of their Heroclix demos!

Board Games and Card Games
With the widest range of board games and card games from the largest number of international game publishers and markets, rAge would not be complete without Wizards. This year Wizards is releasing the latest game from the Settlers of Catan family – Star Trek Catan, one of several new games at the Wizards’ board game demo area that you can learn to play. “rAge is THE place to be to introduce new products and meet new customers,” says Chris Legg, “Board games and card games are a growing feature of leisure markets internationally and we are looking forward to introducing our games to a wider audience by being at rAge this year. I am sure we will not be disappointed.”

Boardgames will also be showing off their offering, giving visitors at rAge access to their hundreds of award-winning games that they have available. Visit their stand and be entertained for hours with a team that are just as crazy about board games as you are.

Comics and Graphic Novels
Outer Limits is another show-stopper this year, showcasing their latest comics, graphic novels, role-playing games, T-shirts and Geek Toys. The team will also join Skycastle Games and Boardgames to run demos of the latest board games. Keep an eye out for the much anticipated sales of the latest Magic the Gathering cards, which releases internationally on 4 October.

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Nintendo 3ds xl supports family space at frieze london 2012

September 28th, 2012, 22:40 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo is excited to announce a creative partnership with Frieze London 2012, where Nintendo 3DS XL and New Art Academy will support the Family Space from 11-14 October. The Family Space is produced by ReachOutRCA for Frieze Foundation, and will offer families visiting the fair the chance to try New Art Academy game on Nintendo 3DS XL as well as featuring a range of drop in activities.
The Family Space will take inspiration from the Frieze Projects work of artistThomas Bayrle and his use of pattern, and the activities will demonstrate some of the many ways pattern can be used. Using Nintendo 3DS XL and New Art Academy to teach children the basic principles of drawing, experts from ReachOutRCA will work with families to make collages, drawings and designs. The ethos of the family space will be to provide a fun and engaging place where parents and children can learn and be entertained. Nintendo 3DS XL and New Art Academy will allow all ranges of abilities and talents to try their hand at drawing, in the inspiring setting of Frieze London..
This partnership with Frieze London 2012 forms an integral part of a programme of Autumn activities to celebrate the launch of New Art Academy on the Nintendo 3DS XL. The additional events and workshops will be announced soon.

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The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup has begun!

September 28th, 2012, 22:33 Posted By: wraggster

Following the successes had already and ones to come over the next few months, and the launch of NASCAR The Game: Inside Line being not too far away, the NASCAR The Game team are going to be making a series of special desktop screens available for download dedicated to the Chase race victors.

Starting with #2 Brad Keselowski and #11 Denny Hamlin and their dominating wins at Chicagoland Speedway and New Hampshire respectively, the opening two stages of the Chase for the Sprint Cup has got us well on the way. The screens can be found on the downloads page of the NASCAR The Game website (www.NASCARTheGame.com).

Check back regularly to see and download more victory desktop sets from all the Chase races until the end of the season.

NASCAR The Game: Inside Line is the officially licensed franchise of the NASCAR The Game video game series.

NASCAR The Game: Inside Line will be released in North America on November 6, 2012 on the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Keep track of the latest NASCAR The Game: Inside Line developments on NASCARTheGame.com or;
Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NASCARthegame) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/NASCARTheGame)

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Lexis Numerique: Nintendo doesn't push digital enough

September 28th, 2012, 01:32 Posted By: wraggster

There is 'no proper marketplace' for digital games on Nintendo platforms, claims dev

Nintendo doesn’t push the WiiWare and other digital games enough on its consoles, Lexis Numerique’s business development director has said.
Speaking to Strategy Informer, Djamil Kemal said the developer, which has released a number of titles for PSN, XBLA and WiiWare, had found it difficult to work on Nintendo platforms.

He added that whilst the console giant pushed blockbuster-style games, there was currently no proper marketplace for smaller developers, making it hard for users to find new releases.
“In theory, yes, but to be totally honest it is really hard to work on a Nintendo platform,” said Kemal.
“Not because of technical reasons but we feel that Nintendo just doesn’t push its WiiWare and other digital games. They do blockbuster-style games like in previous eras, but if you look at what is happening with WiiWare at the moment for instance, there no proper marketplace, making it really hard to check out the latest releases.

http://www.develop-online.net/news/4...digital-enough

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UFO Interactive Announces Samurai G for Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

September 28th, 2012, 01:03 Posted By: wraggster

UFO Interactive Games, Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that Samurai G for the Nintendo 3DS™ is scheduled for release October 4 on the Nintendo eShop.

Published and developed by UFO Interactive Games, Samurai G is the gritty and dark tale of Tetsuo, a lone samurai warrior whose sole task is to prevent the gold of Tengu, the Harbinger of War, from falling into the hands of Warlord Fuma's corrupt samurai mercenaries and evil ninja warriors. These vile enemies will stop at nothing to get their hands on Tengu's gold, and will make every attempt to foil Tetsuo's honorable quest. The noble samurai, is willing to risk everything to stop them...even if it means his life.

In Samurai G, players will travel with Tetsuo across Feudal Japan, retrieving Tengu's gold and depositing the collected pieces into the Tetsuo's pouch. Once the pouch has been filled, players can harness Tengu's fury by converting the collected pieces of gold into raw power, transforming him into the Shining Samurai! Slice through foes like a hot knife through butter - show them no mercy! However, should Tetsuo fall victim to enemy blade, ground spike, or any of the other wicked traps that await him, his physical form can be resurrected and another attempt from the starting point can be made. When Tetsuo reaches a headstone marking his former resting place, the player can choose whether or not to sacrifice the headstone to restore some of Tetsuo's health or save it for a later run, adding a rich underlying layer of strategy to Samurai G.

The legend of the Shining Samurai begins....

Game Features:

• Intense side-scrolling action
• Beautiful hand-drawn artwork
• In-Game Achievements

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Wii U supply chain "solid" says Reggie

September 27th, 2012, 01:44 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo of America boss also expects the original Wii to continue to sell millions
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Meeting consumer demand and managing unit allocation is critical to any hardware launch, and it was something Nintendo had to grapple with during the Wii's launch. Nintendo of America CEO Reggie Fils-Aime believes that his company has a handle on things to proceed with a smooth launch for the new Wii U this holiday.
Speaking to Forbes, Fils-Aime commented, "We've learned a lot of lessons from the launch of the DS, the launch of Wii and the launch of 3DS. And our supply chain is solid. My job is to work with retailers, work with other business partners to create demand for the product, and have the consumer get excited. And I think we're well on the way to doing that."
He continued, "My expectation is that we will do a phenomenal job helping the consumer understand the benefits of Wii U, and that our retailers will do a wonderful job of merchandising the product and getting it into consumers' hands. We want to satisfy all of the demand that's out there. That's our goal."
The excitement certainly appears to be there, as specialty retailers like GameStop are dealing with huge demand. GameStop recently halted pre-orders due to "overwhelming demand." Its PowerUp Rewards members who ordered the Wii U had to be placed on a waiting list. Of course, if the supply chain is as solid as Nintendo says, it could be asked why GameStop is being made to halt additional pre-orders. Exact numbers on how many have been pre-ordered have not been made public yet.
As for the original Wii, Fils-Aime fully believes that the old console has plenty of life left in it. He compared it to the PlayStation 2 and thinks that "millions" of potential sales are out there.
"The broad marketing for the Wii is not going to change. The Wii is focused against today the late adopter, the consumer who is spending $149 or less to have a gaming experience. And we believe -not only in the U.S. but through all of the Americas- there's still millions of these types of consumers available," Fils-Aime remarked. "So it's a sizable opportunity. But that's a different consumer than who is going to look at the Wii U and get excited by the latest graphical capabilities, all of the services that are included, and new types of games. We see these as two different market opportunities."
Fils-Aime praised Sony for its strategy to prolong the sales curve for PS2, and he anticipates Nintendo doing the same thing with the Wii.
"You know, PlayStation has done a phenomenal job driving sales on what is a [twelve] year-old machine. They've done a phenomenal job, and they have been able to address different marketing over time, to build an incredibly large install base. We believe that the Wii system, similarly, will keep selling for quite some time," he said. "They're going to be different addressable markets, not only from a US perspective but from a global perspective… [but we'll] hopefully continue to drive sales at a historic rate."
For more on the Wii U's upcoming launch and Nintendo's opinion on pricing, please read our own interview with Reggie Fils-Aime here.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...id-says-reggie

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Is Wii U Too Expensive? And What Happened to the PS3 Price-Cut?

September 27th, 2012, 01:42 Posted By: wraggster

Digital Foundry on console build costs and the decisions facing the platform holders this holiday season.
The Q4 debut for Nintendo Wii U signals the coming of the next-gen consoles and the final hurrah for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 - before the debut of their replacements next year, at least. Is it a time to maximise userbase, slashing prices and recouping the investment through software sales? Or alternatively, should the platform holders play it safe and keep prices high? Initial indicators seem to suggest that it's the latter strategy that is being pursued, provoking some level of controversy within the industry.
It's Nintendo's pricing on Wii U that has surprised many, with the 8GB pack coming in at £249/$299 while the 32GB premium version with Nintendo Land pack-in weighs in at £299/$349 (note that UK prices include 20 per cent VAT, whereas US prices lack sales tax). As launch prices go, this isn't bad in comparison to the precedents set by previous console releases, and Nintendo will point to its innovative tablet controller and exclusive games to set it apart from the competition.
However, it's safe to say that the Wii U isn't a typical launch - at its core, the guts of the unit itself has far more in common with current-gen consoles than Nintendo would probably care to admit, improved by various measures in some regards, but noticeably weaker elsewhere. There's also the fact that a lot of the launch software will already be available on consoles that cost significantly less.
"Wii U benefits from a more modern GPU and a useful memory boost, but it's a machine built to a budget and the price-point is around £50 higher than we expected."

To a great degree, price-points are defined by BOM - the Bill of Materials. On the plus side, Wii U benefits from a significantly more modern graphics core, equated by many with an entry-level enthusiast GPU a couple of generations old, provided by AMD. Our sources tell us that the hardware is rich in features compared to the Xenos core within the Xbox 360 (also supplied by AMD) but somewhat lacking in sheer horsepower: still a useful upgrade overall though. However, on the flipside, the tri-core IBM "Espresso" CPU is an acknowledged weakness compared to the current-gen consoles - the processors consisting of revised, upgraded versions of the Wii's Broadway architecture, in itself an overclocked version of the main core at the heart of the ancient GameCube. Nintendo clearly hoped that tripling up on cores, upping clock speed and adding useful features such as out of order execution would do the trick, but key developers are saying otherwise: GPU-heavy games get a boost, but CPU-dependent titles are challenging to bring over to the new platform. Debate still rages over the extent to which Wii U is a next-gen console at all, and whether its pricing fits accordingly.
The overall conclusion one can draw from the core components here is that Nintendo hasn't really paid so much attention to competitive forces, targeting a spec that can be mass-produced relatively cheaply. Areas where we know Nintendo easily outperforms Xbox 360 come to down commodity items such as RAM and flash storage: these are upgrades that won't significantly affect the bottom line. We also know that the silicon is manufactured in the 40-45nm range, giving the platform holder significant leeway to cut costs going forward in the medium to longer term (next-gen consoles will all be fabricated in the region of 28nm next year).

Wii U is a console built to a budget, its silicon almost certainly produced at the same 45nm process as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. While some may argue its premium comes from its tablet controller, even the build cost there is very modest indeed.

Of course, Nintendo's key point of differentiation is the tablet controller - which obviously adds to the bill of materials, but once again we see a piece of technology built to a price. In a world where Chinese no-name manufacturers can develop capacitive 7-inch touchscreen Android tablets with ARM processors, 8GB of flash storage and 512MB/1GB of RAM priced at £50-£60, Nintendo's resistive screen tablet produced in the millions would clearly be significantly cheaper to mass-manufacture - even factoring in the latency free AV transmission tech.
Bearing in mind the challenge Nintendo faces in competing against Microsoft and Sony - with a significant amount of its launch titles already out on the rival platforms - the pricing on the Nintendo console does look a touch on the expensive side, and I expected price-points closer to the original Wii - £180/$250 was instrumental in Nintendo's success back in 2006. Up against the £149/$249 4GB Xbox 360 (where prices fluctuate downwards significantly) there is the sense that Nintendo could well be repeating the mistake it made with 3DS. However, this time I suspect there is more leeway for the platform holder to cut costs if it has to.
"Sony's strategy in bringing a newer, cheaper PS3 to market at much the same price as its higher quality predecessor is somewhat baffling to say the least."

However, based on Sony's announced price-points for the new PlayStation 3 "Super Slim", perhaps Nintendo has got its pricing just right. The new revision is certainly a curious piece of kit - the smallest, most discrete PlayStation 3 yet produced, with a footprint just a little larger than that of an A4 piece of paper. Despite the diminutive form-factor, the machine's got it where it matters - the functionality in terms of both hardware and software is a match for the current PlayStation 3 Slim: the same array of ports, full Blu-ray functionality, and even the ability to insert your own hard drive remains intact, though the situation with the DIY upgrade potential of the 12GB flash SKU heading for Europe exclusively is still unknown.
However, similar to the Wii U, it is a machine built to a price - and that would be a significantly cheaper one than the outgoing PS3 Slim. The mixture of matte and gloss plastics lacks the premium finish of the current PS3 Slim casing, while power and eject buttons again don't match the quality feel of the established unit. However, the most controversial element is the drive bay of the new unit. Sony has gone for a significantly cheaper Blu-ray drive: the slot-loading unit found in previous models has been replaced with a more basic device, featuring a sliding lid cover. It's perhaps a compromise too far - while perfectly functional, the so-so quality plastics and less than smooth travel of the lid across the face of the case are a little disappointing.
If the new PlayStation 3 had seen its reduction in cost-price passed onto the users, any controversy would be effectively nullified, but in the here and now, the value proposition is far from certain and some have even suggested that the new models represent a hike in prices. Certainly, 320GB PS3 Slim bundle deals do seem to offer very competitive value up against the new 500GB model to the point where the additional refinement in build quality may make the older machine a better buy for many people.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...t-gen-consoles

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Wii Nunchuck controlled robot exhibits rock solid balancing

September 27th, 2012, 01:30 Posted By: wraggster


[Willy Wampa] is showing off . What strikes us about the build is how well tuned his feedback loop seems to be. In the video after the break you will see that there is absolutely no visible oscillation used to keep its balance.
The parts used are quite easy to obtain. The acrylic mounting plates are his wife’s design and were custom cut through the Pololu service. They were also the source of the gear motors. He’s using a SparkFun IMU with an Arduino and a motor shield. He first posted about the build about a month ago, but the new revision switches to a Pololu motor driver shield which he says works much better, and adds control via a wireless Wii Nunchuck.

The PID loop which gives it that remarkably solid upright stance is from a librarywritten by [Brett Beauregard]. Once again the concept of open source lets us build great things by standing on the shoulders of others.

http://hackaday.com/2012/09/25/wii-n...lid-balancing/

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Activision publishing and rovio bring angry birdstm trilogy to console and handheld

September 27th, 2012, 01:16 Posted By: wraggster

It’s time to take flight as Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) announced that the Angry Birds Trilogy video game is available today at retail outlets nationwide. Built from the ground up in stunning HD graphics, gamers can experience Angry Birds like never before with the ultimate collector’s edition, a compilation of three award-winning titles: Angry Birds,Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio. Angry Birds Trilogy is available now for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft with Kinect™ for Xbox 360® compatibility, the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system with full PlayStation®Move support, and the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system.

With 150 hours of addictive gameplay, fans of all ages will fall in love withAngry Birds Trilogy. This grand combination has all-new animated cut scenes and interactive backgrounds – all tailor-made in 1080p HD graphics with surround sound support. The new collection of bird biographies, concept art and character sketches, and extra bonus content reinforces the striking look and feel of the Angry Birds franchise and gives gamers additional challenges as they climb the high-score leaderboards.

Angry Birds Trilogy is a great new way to jump into awesome Angry Birdsaction. Easy-to-learn controls allow gamers of all ages to get together in the comfort of their living room and fling these birds into the air with the push of a button. Kinect for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Move support offers an all-new experience as gamers launch these iconic characters with simple hand-waving gestures. Additionally, Angry Birds comes to life in Stereoscopic 3D and allows for on-the-go challenges in StreetPass™ mode on the Nintendo 3DS™ system.

Angry Birds Trilogy is now available for Xbox 360^® and PlayStation^®3 system for $39.99 and available for the Nintendo 3DS™ system for $29.99 and is rated “E” (Everyone) by the ESRB. For more information, please visitwww.activision.com.

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Win a Wii U at the Eurogamer Expo!

September 27th, 2012, 01:10 Posted By: wraggster

To celebrate the first ever public showing of Wii U in the UK, Nintendo Life, a world-leading Nintendo-focused website, will be giving attendees the exclusive chance to win a Wii U console at this week's Eurogamer Expo in London.
Involved with the Eurogamer Expo for the first time as a media partner, the Nintendo Life team will also be present on the show floor for the duration of the expo, meeting with readers and fellow Nintendo fans as well as giving them the chance to win some on-the-spot ‘StreetPass’ prizes.
Located within the Chill Out and Cosplay area, the ‘Nintendo Life StreetPass Zone’ will provide a prime location for 3DS gamers to meet up and receive some well-earned StreetPass hits.
“We’re keen to meet and engage with our own readers and other Nintendo fans in the UK who perhaps haven’t yet discovered our site yet,” said Nintendo Life Operations Director Darren Calvert. “As well as giving away a Wii U console we’ll also be organising a selection of mini-events throughout the four days of the Expo, which will include prizes such as £100 worth of Nintendo eShop vouchers and a selection of Wii games.”
Eurogamer Expo attendees can find out how to enter the ‘Win a Wii U’ competition on our page in the official show guide, or take a flyer from the Nintendo Life team on the show floor.
The winner of the Wii U Basic 8GB (White) will be announced during October on Nintendo Life and sent to the winner on, or shortly after, November 30th 2012.

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Assassin's Creed 3 Preorder Info

September 27th, 2012, 01:05 Posted By: wraggster

Ubisoft today announced that they have produced a run of limited edition lithographic prints for both Assassin’s Creed III and Far Cry 3 for those who preorder either of these titles from the GAME concessions stand at the Eurogamer Expo (Whilst stocks last).

Digital artist Russ Mills has created an exclusive piece of art for Assassin’s Creed III , depicting the lead protaganist, Connor Kenway, and Comic Book artist Ben Oliver has created an exclusive piece of artwork, featuring a dark interpretation of Far Cry 3’s antagonist, Vaas Montenegro.

500 of the Assassin’s Creed III and 750 of the Far Cry limited edition lithographic prints, each numbered will be available on the Expo Showfloor via the GAME concession stand for anyone placing a preorder for the respective title (Whilst stocks last).

More information will be available at the GAME concession stand at the Eurogamer Expo from Thursday 27th September through to Sunday 30th September. For more information about the Eurogamer Expo, please visit the website here at: http://www.eurogamer.net/expo/

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Nintendo announces 23 games launching with wii u on nov. 1

September 27th, 2012, 00:34 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo is unleashing the largest launch-day video game lineup in its history for its new Wii U™ home console. When Wii U launches in the Americas on Nov. 18, 23 games from Nintendo and its third-party publishing partners will be ready to play as well. These include Nintendo-published games like Nintendo Land™, New Super Mario Bros.™ U, SiNG PARTY™ and NINJA GAIDEN™ 3: Razor's Edge, as well as third-party powerhouses like ZombiU™ from Ubisoft, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II from Activision Publishing, Inc., Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two from Disney Interactive, EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 13 from Electronic Arts and Scribblenauts™ Unlimited from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

"We're making sure that Wii U owners will have great games to play from the moment they open the box, and that a steady stream of fun new games is always on the way," said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's president and COO. "We have something for everyone, from new franchises to creative new approaches to familiar favorites."

The high-definition Wii U system is available in two versions in the Americas, and each comes with a touch-screen Wii U GamePad controller. The Basic Set will be offered in white at a suggested retail price of $299.99 in the United States, while the Deluxe Set, which includes higher storage capacity, additional accessories and Nintendo Land, will be offered in black at a suggested retail price of $349.99 in the United States.

Wii U owners who connect their systems to the Internet also unlock a vast array of features to enhance their gaming, social and entertainment experiences. This includes features such as Nintendo eShop, which allows users to buy and download games directly to their systems, and Miiverse™, an online gaming community that lets players interact in new ways and share playing tips. Wii U owners in the United States and Canada will also have access to Nintendo TVii, which lets users access multiple sources of entertainment through a convenient GamePad interface.

Below is a list of upcoming Wii U games for launch day and beyond.

505 Games
Funky Barn - Launch Window*

2K Sports
NBA 2K13 - Launch Window

Activision Publishing, Inc.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II - Nov. 18
Skylanders Giants™ - Nov. 18
TRANSFORMERS PRIME™ - Nov. 18
Wipeout 3 - Nov. 18
007™ Legends - Launch Window
Cabela's® Dangerous Hunts 2013 - Launch Window
Rapala® Pro Bass Fishing - Launch Window

Broken Rules
Chasing Aurora - November

Pwnee Studios
Cloudberry Kingdom - November

D3Publisher
Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game - Launch Window
Ben 10 Omniverse™ - Launch Window
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade - Launch Window

Disney Interactive
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two - Nov. 18

Electronic Arts
EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 13 - Nov. 18
Madden NFL 13 - November
Mass Effect™ 3 - Launch Window

Frozenbyte
Trine 2™: Director's Cut - November

Gaijin Games
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien - January

WayForward
Mighty Switch Force HD - November

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT™ 2 Wii U Edition - Nov. 18
TANK! TANK! TANK!™ - November

Nintendo
New Super Mario Bros. U - Nov. 18
NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge - Nov. 18
Nintendo Land - Nov. 18
SiNG PARTY - Nov. 18
Game & Wario™ - Launch Window
LEGO® City: Undercover - Launch Window
Pikmin™ 3 - Launch Window
Wii Fit™ U - Launch Window
The Wonderful 101™ - Launch Window

SEGA
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed™ - Nov. 18
Aliens: Colonial Marines™ - Launch Window

Shin'en
Nano Assault Neo - November

Tecmo Koei America Corporation
WARRIORS OROCHI® 3 Hyper - Nov. 18

THQ
Darksiders® II - Nov. 18
JEOPARDY! ® - Launch Window
Wheel of Fortune® - Launch Window

Tomorrow Corporation
Little Inferno - November

Two Tribes
Toki Tori 2 - November

Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed® III - Nov. 18
ESPN Sports Connection™ - Nov. 18
Just Dance® 4 - Nov. 18
Rabbids® Land - Nov. 18
Your Shape®: Fitness Evolved 2013 - Nov. 18
ZombiU™ - Nov. 18
Marvel Avengers™: Battle for Earth - Launch Window
Rayman Legends® - Launch Window

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Scribblenauts™ Unlimited - Nov. 18
Game Party Champions - Nov. 18
Batman: Arkham City™ Armored Edition - Nov. 18

• Launch window is defined as the period beginning Nov. 18, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013.

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Big Time Rush: Dance Party

September 26th, 2012, 23:39 Posted By: wraggster

GameMill Entertainment, an independent publisher of entertaining mass-market video games, announced today the addition of “Windows Down” to the Big Time Rush: Dance Partyon the Wii™ system from Nintendo and Big Time Rush: Backstage Pass for the Nintendo DS™ hand-held system soundtracks. Based on Nickelodeon’s hit TV show and teen music phenomenon, Big Time Rush , players are given an all-access backstage pass to experience the thrill of on-stage performances as they sing and dance to the beat of the boy band’s hit songs.

In Big Time Rush: Dance Party (Wii), players dance and sing along with Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan as the guys record their album, practice choreography, and start touring on the way to the big concert. Players can unlock exclusive cut scenes for up close and personal footage that can only be found in the game. Big Time Rush: Backstage Pass (Nintendo DS) offers on-the-go fun, featuring songs that include fan favorites such as “Windows Down,” “Til I Forget About You,” and “Boyfriend.” Players follow along to the beat of the selected tracks, using the touch screen to tap, hold, drag and scribble on cue to earn maximum points. Fans can watch music-style videos to see behind-the-scenes views of the band in action from on stage to the tour bus and more.

Now in its third season, Big Time Rush – which follows four best friends from Minnesota who trade in their hockey sticks for music superstardom in Los Angeles – averages 3.6 million total viewers. The launch of the hit series on Nickelodeon drew 6.8 million viewers, making it the most watched live-action series premiere in the network’s history.

Big Time Rush: Dance Party on Wii ($29.99) and Big Time Rush: Backstage Pass for Nintendo DS ($29.99) are developed by Black Lantern Studios and rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB. For additional information about Big Time Rush and GameMill, please visit: www.game-mill.com.

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A harvest moon for the harvest moon anniversary

September 26th, 2012, 23:37 Posted By: wraggster

Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, continues its celebration of Harvest Moon's 15th anniversary in North America. With PlayStation Classic releases, pre-order bonanzas, and the release of Harvest Moon: A New Beginning on November 6th, it's never been a better time to be a Harvest Moon fan!
"We're so pleased to present many of our classic Harvest Moon titles on the PlayStation Network, Vita, and the Nintendo 3DS eShop throughout 2012. Whether you've played our full Harvest Moon library before or are a newcomer to the series, it's amazing to look back and see how Harvest Moon has evolved over the last 15 years," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. "It's even more thrilling for us to see how popular the series is today - pre-orders for the Anniversary Edition of Harvest Moon: A New Beginning have been incredible!"
Fans can pre-order Harvest Moon: A New Beginning via the Natsume Online Store to receive the new coveted plushie: an adorable yak! Need a bigger plushie fix? The 15th Anniversary Edition of Harvest Moon: A New Beginning comes packed with Natsume's largest plush yet: a squishy, huggable, twelve inch cow! This prized collectable is available exclusively on the Natsume Online Store (http://natsume.com/store/index.html). Fans can watch the Natsume Facebook, Twitter, and forums for updates on this Moo-tastic package!
In addition to Harvest Moon: A New Beginning, Natsume has been releasing a number of older Harvest Moon titles on the PlayStation Network. These classics not only include Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition available now and Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition arriving October 2nd, but more titles coming in the future. All Harvest Moon PSP titles can be purchased natively through the PlayStation Vita at a reduced price! And Nintendo fans aren't being left out! Harvest Moon GBC is still on track for a 2012 release via the Nintendo 3DS eShop, with more classic Game Boy Color games planned in the future.
Players can follow all the news for all of the beloved Natsume franchises via www.natsume.com, or by scooping all of the latest Natsume updates, contests, screen shots and more at www.natsume.com/facebook andwww.twitter.com/natsume_inc.

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Slay all pirates and restore peace to Caribbean shores on Nintendo eShop and Nintendo

September 26th, 2012, 00:37 Posted By: wraggster

Teyon, a video games developer and digital publisher, is proud to share the news that extremely popular Crazy Chicken franchise is now heading to Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DSiWare™ in Europe. Crazy Chicken: Pirates 3D, or better known as Moorhuhn Piraten 3D in German-speaking countries, will become available this Thursday on September 27^th. The games will be offered for just €2,- on Nintendo eShop and 200 Nintendo DSi Points™ on Nintendo DSiWare.

The splendor and the beauty of the Chicken Island would make it an ideal vacation spot - if it weren't for those pirates. A one-legged captain, a gunner, a cutlass-wielding chicken and a treasure hunter... the island is home to countless perils, hidden extras and mysteries. The lords of the island are by no means willing to surrender themselves and their treasure without a fight. Crazy Chicken Pirates 3D is a point & shoot action game where you take aim at birds as they scurry through the island and plunge bravely into the waves for a desperate counterattack. You only have 90 seconds to complete your raid by slaying pirates and collecting all hidden treasures.
Features:

• Action fun for all ages
• Beautiful hand-drawn graphics providing 3D effects
• Plenty of hidden coins, jewels and skulls to find
• Easy to master game-play: just point and shoot!
• High score list

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Shoot crazy chicken pirates in 3d on the nintendo eshop

September 25th, 2012, 23:59 Posted By: wraggster

Check out this week’s newest downloadable offerings from Nintendo:

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LA-MULANA conquest Europe.

September 25th, 2012, 23:58 Posted By: wraggster

La-Mulana number 1 in UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France and Spain.

Pricing: 1000 Nintendo Wii Points™.

Reviews:

Nintendo Life 10/10 “in a word: perfect”
http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiware/la_mulana

Minifortress 9.5/10 “It’s undoubtedly the best WiiWare game”
http://www.minifortress.com/2012/09/...iiware-review/

Official website: http://la-mulana.com/en/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/LaMulana
https://twitter.com/NIGORO
http://twitter.com/enjoyupgames

FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/LA-MULANA/205321145662
http://www.facebook.com/pages/EnjoyUp/102050359833234

Download:
http://enjoyup.com/data/lamulana.html

YouTube:

Launch Trailer –The History-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF9ko...ature=youtu.be

Classic Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7snYG...ature=youtu.be

Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCTnp...ature=youtu.be

LA-MULANA by NIGORO
Are you ready to survive all types of traps and discover all the secrets of LA-MULANA?

LA-MULANA is the most complete "archaeology action and exploration" game ever created.

Take control of Professor Lemeza and his inseparable whip to discover the mysteries of Humanity! Face all types of traps, enemies and Guardians in the greatest adventure every created for WiiWare.
In LA-MULANA you will explore vast temples and, most importantly, you will have the feeling of total immersion.

Each mechanism, trap or puzzle you solve will be a great achievement.

Features:

- The best "archaeology action and exploration" game.
- Over 40 hours of play.
- Hundreds of puzzles and secrets to be discovered.
- Wide variety of weapons and objects you can use.
- Use the "Mobile Super X" computer to run help software.
- Large quantity of enemies with spectacular guardians.

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505 games announces official ‘ashes cricket 2013’ videogame

September 25th, 2012, 13:26 Posted By: wraggster

505 Games, has today announced it will be bringing a brand new gaming experience to cricket fans all over the world in 2013. Celebrating the most intense and long-standing international test cricket rivalry, the game launches in time for the unique double header Ashes Series that takes place in England and then a few months later in Australia.

ASHES CRICKET 2013 , currently in development at Melbourne-based cricket specialists Trickstar Games, promises the most authentic cricket experience to date and boasts exclusive licenses from both The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA).

Due for release next summer on home consoles and PC, ASHES CRICKET 2013, will be the ultimate companion to the live action across the year. Other game modes will reflect all the nuances of the international game across its many formats whilst truly capturing the passion and excitement of live matches. National rivalries, venues and player personalities are perfectly captured in the most advanced simulation of the sport yet, as participants fight for the pride of their nation in either solo play or with up to three friends in local multiplayer matches or take on the world online.

Luke Bould, Head of Commercial Marketing – Cricket Australia said “The launch of the new Ashes Cricket 2013 is an important step in bringing fans closer to the game than ever before. Gaming is an important part of cricket's entertainment offering and plays a role in achieving our objective to be Australia's favourite sport. 2013 is a huge cricket year, with back to back Ashes series, and we look forward to seeing the tradition and excitement of the Ashes brought to life through Ashes Cricket 2013”

“2013 is another big year for International Cricket and it doesn’t get much bigger than the Ashes Series” commented Ralph Pitt-Stanley, General Manager for UK & Export at 505 Games “The oldest rivalry in the sport recommences on 10^thJuly 2013, with the back to back Ashes Series in the UK and Australia so it’s a really exciting time to be working with the ECB, Cricket Australia and such a great development partner as Trickstar on this product and we can’t wait to share more details with fans everywhere”.

John Perera, Commercial Director ECB added: “The ECB is committed to bringing new fans into the sport, and the Ashes Cricket 2013 game will do just that in conjunction with the real thing - the Investec Ashes Series 2013. Most of the current England side are keen gamers, and will no doubt be spending a lot of time playing it whilst preparing for the real thing come the Summer.”

Further details on ASHES CRICKET 2013 will be revealed exclusively over the coming months via the official website community forums:

www.facebook.com/ashescricket2013
www.twitter.com/ashescricket13
www.ashescricket2013.com

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Nintendo UK confirms the Wii U will be region locked

September 25th, 2012, 01:14 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo UK has confirmed to Eurogamer that the Wii U will be region locked.That means you won't be able to import games from Japan or America and play them on your European Wii U. This was the case with 3DS, and this was the case with Wii.Nintendo's confirmation followed a translated revelation in Japanese magazine Famitsu: "What can be played on the Wii U is restricted by a region-lock feature; software not sold in the same region cannot be played."Well, at least it's raining.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-region-locked

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