06-Jul-07 15:45:00
Filed under: News
THQ has brought forth their intention to publish a new game for the Wii, titled de Blob. The game, which will be developed by Blue Tongue and Helixe, was a IGF student game finalist and falls into the action puzzle category. de Blob tasks players with spreading color, so that they may "liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation."
de Blob is currently slated for a February 2008 release.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
THQ has brought forth their intention to publish a new game for the Wii, titled de Blob. The game, which will be developed by Blue Tongue and Helixe, was a IGF student game finalist and falls into the action puzzle category. de Blob tasks players with spreading color, so that they may "liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation."
de Blob is currently slated for a February 2008 release.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Source: WiiFanboy
06-Jul-07 14:55:00
Filed under: News, Screens
We recently reported that Atari would show a Jenga game at E3. We wondered if it was going to be just Jenga or some kind of expanded game based on the concept of Jenga. It's just Jenga.
What does the Wii bring to the table (so to speak) that the original game doesn't have? Well, the ability to play Jenga on top of a castle, or in front of a lighthouse, or in someone's living room-- and the ability to do so as an icon of a snowman.
Where Wii Jenga fails and real Jenga exceeds, however, is in the graphics. The original Jenga's wood texture looks absolutely lifelike, while the texture is quite blurry and unrealistic on the Wii.
PRESS RELEASE ATARI ANNOUNCES JENGA(R)... EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT VIDEO GAMING FUNTM
Famous Family Fun License to Hit Nintendo DSTM and Wii in November 2007 -
LYON, FRANCE - 6 July 2007 - Atari today announced that it will publish Jenga, based on the world famous wooden block t...
We recently reported that Atari would show a Jenga game at E3. We wondered if it was going to be just Jenga or some kind of expanded game based on the concept of Jenga. It's just Jenga.
What does the Wii bring to the table (so to speak) that the original game doesn't have? Well, the ability to play Jenga on top of a castle, or in front of a lighthouse, or in someone's living room-- and the ability to do so as an icon of a snowman.
Where Wii Jenga fails and real Jenga exceeds, however, is in the graphics. The original Jenga's wood texture looks absolutely lifelike, while the texture is quite blurry and unrealistic on the Wii.
PRESS RELEASE ATARI ANNOUNCES JENGA(R)... EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT VIDEO GAMING FUNTM
Famous Family Fun License to Hit Nintendo DSTM and Wii in November 2007 -
LYON, FRANCE - 6 July 2007 - Atari today announced that it will publish Jenga, based on the world famous wooden block t...
Source: WiiFanboy
06-Jul-07 14:05:00
Filed under: News
The Japanese website for Konami's upcoming Wii installment in their incredibly huge rhythm-based franchise Dance Dance Revolution has launched. The Wii installment, Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party, doesn't have much going for it on its website, at the moment, but this is sure to change fairly soon. We're dying to see a demonstration of using all three peripherals at once, as we cannot possibly imagine how it could be done.
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The Japanese website for Konami's upcoming Wii installment in their incredibly huge rhythm-based franchise Dance Dance Revolution has launched. The Wii installment, Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party, doesn't have much going for it on its website, at the moment, but this is sure to change fairly soon. We're dying to see a demonstration of using all three peripherals at once, as we cannot possibly imagine how it could be done.
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Source: WiiFanboy
06-Jul-07 12:25:00
Filed under: Virtual Console
Hope you're in the mood for sequels today, because if you're itching for a new retro title, that's what Nintendo's offering up, at least when it comes to Sega. A couple of today's titles were also released in the U.S. this week, which means you can check out the video wrap-up for a little game footage.
Also, for some reason the format of the releases on the Nintendo Europe site seems to have changed, so let us know if these costs are not correct -- we're basing this off past VC pricing.
Dragon Spirit -- TurboGrafx -- 600 Wii points Ecco: The Tides of Time -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Golden Axe II -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Sonic the Hedgehog 2 -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Hope you're in the mood for sequels today, because if you're itching for a new retro title, that's what Nintendo's offering up, at least when it comes to Sega. A couple of today's titles were also released in the U.S. this week, which means you can check out the video wrap-up for a little game footage.
Also, for some reason the format of the releases on the Nintendo Europe site seems to have changed, so let us know if these costs are not correct -- we're basing this off past VC pricing.
Dragon Spirit -- TurboGrafx -- 600 Wii points Ecco: The Tides of Time -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Golden Axe II -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Sonic the Hedgehog 2 -- Sega Mega Drive -- 800 Wii points Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Source: WiiFanboy
06-Jul-07 10:07:19
We've seen loads upon loads of Godzilla: Unleashed screenshots and read loads more of info about the upcoming Wii video game. Today, we've got a trailer for Atari and Pipeworks Software's giant radioactive monster game.
Honestly, the trailer looks eerily like the old Toho movies where the ginormous monsters step into a populated city and just, well... stomp away ( insert vision of running and screaming people here ). In the trailer, we see Godzilla in all his city destroying glory, bashing up buildings and enemies as well. We also see the stats and factions of Anguirus, Gigan, and Kiryu (a.k.a. Mechagodzilla).
At any rate, check out the video. We can't really say anything much about Godzilla: Unleashed for now, but the trailer is a good deal of fun. Enjoy!
Honestly, the trailer looks eerily like the old Toho movies where the ginormous monsters step into a populated city and just, well... stomp away ( insert vision of running and screaming people here ). In the trailer, we see Godzilla in all his city destroying glory, bashing up buildings and enemies as well. We also see the stats and factions of Anguirus, Gigan, and Kiryu (a.k.a. Mechagodzilla).
At any rate, check out the video. We can't really say anything much about Godzilla: Unleashed for now, but the trailer is a good deal of fun. Enjoy!
Source: QJ.Net Wii
06-Jul-07 05:59:02
For many of the guys who enjoyed LucasArts' Thrillville when it came out last year, the new date they'll be looking out for is October, when Thrillville: Off the Rails gets released. Being readied for a release on the DS, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PSP, Off the Rails will provide the prospective park builders out there with a new multitude of ways to make their theme park faster, wilder, and happier, by way of new features.
Now, in case you're a little unsure about what these new features will look like, we've managed to pick up a game video trailer. Included in the vid are snippets of the previously mentioned "WHOA Coasters" that'll keep passengers glued to their seats as they leap through the air. Also to watch out for are glimpses of the new mini-games that'll keep you occupied in case you're taking a break from the big building. Enjoy the video!
We've also included several new game screenshots for your perusal down below:
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Now, in case you're a little unsure about what these new features will look like, we've managed to pick up a game video trailer. Included in the vid are snippets of the previously mentioned "WHOA Coasters" that'll keep passengers glued to their seats as they leap through the air. Also to watch out for are glimpses of the new mini-games that'll keep you occupied in case you're taking a break from the big building. Enjoy the video!
We've also included several new game screenshots for your perusal down below:
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Source: QJ.Net Wii
06-Jul-07 04:06:28
By way of press wire, game publisher THQ is officially announcing that de Blob is indeed being readied for release not only for the Nintendo Wii, but the DS as well. And no, there's no spelling error - the company's decided to keep the original Dutch name instead of its English translation "The Blob."
Naming details aside, THQ has also explained the game's story. Players will take the form of a giant paint blob whose task is to explore, liberate and revitalize Chroma City, which has been drained of all color by the evil I.N.K.T. (inked?) Corporation.
de Blob's Wii and DS versions are both expected to make use of each console's unique control style. In line with this official announcement, THQ's executive Vice President Kelly Flock had this to say:
In the spirit of some of Nintendo's most innovative properties, de Blob's simple game mechanic will be fun and easy for core and casual gamers to learn and reveal unbelievably addicting levels of depth and complexi...
Naming details aside, THQ has also explained the game's story. Players will take the form of a giant paint blob whose task is to explore, liberate and revitalize Chroma City, which has been drained of all color by the evil I.N.K.T. (inked?) Corporation.
de Blob's Wii and DS versions are both expected to make use of each console's unique control style. In line with this official announcement, THQ's executive Vice President Kelly Flock had this to say:
In the spirit of some of Nintendo's most innovative properties, de Blob's simple game mechanic will be fun and easy for core and casual gamers to learn and reveal unbelievably addicting levels of depth and complexi...
Source: QJ.Net Wii
06-Jul-07 02:30:38
Independence Day aside, July 4 marks the canonization of Saint Ulrich of Augsburg, Saladin defeated Guy of Lusignan, the abolition of slavery in the state of New York, and the day Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was published.
But for otakus, hardcore and casual gamers, it could only mean one thing - it's time for Anime Expo. People who were able to join Anime Expo '07 definitely had a blast, but we can get our share of fun by looking at these cosplay snapshots from Siliconera.
On the left is what Siliconera brands as the best Final Fantasy related costume at the show. Looking at the detail put into it: the wings, and metal claw very close to Vincent's FFVII: Dirge of Cerberus look, saying so ain't a far shot. On the right is a bunch of Solid Snake wannabes, along with other cast from the Metal Gear Solid series. Props go to the Metal Gear Solid 4 version of Snake for looking the part, and we give special mention to the poor guy under the box.
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But for otakus, hardcore and casual gamers, it could only mean one thing - it's time for Anime Expo. People who were able to join Anime Expo '07 definitely had a blast, but we can get our share of fun by looking at these cosplay snapshots from Siliconera.
On the left is what Siliconera brands as the best Final Fantasy related costume at the show. Looking at the detail put into it: the wings, and metal claw very close to Vincent's FFVII: Dirge of Cerberus look, saying so ain't a far shot. On the right is a bunch of Solid Snake wannabes, along with other cast from the Metal Gear Solid series. Props go to the Metal Gear Solid 4 version of Snake for looking the part, and we give special mention to the poor guy under the box.
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Source: QJ.Net Wii
06-Jul-07 02:11:14
Online retailer Play-Asia has just announced the commencement of their Summer Smoothie promo, which will provide for a 20 price cut for all select goods in their extensive (virtual) merchandise shelves. Here's a sample of the major deals available for the promo:
Xbox 360Blue Dragon (English/Chinese language version) (Asia, US 35.92)Shadowrun (US, US 47.92)Forza Motorsport 2 (US, US 47.92)PlayStation 3Def Jam Icon (US, US 47.92)F.E.A.R. First Encounter Assault Recon (US, US 51.92)The Godfather: The Don's Edition (Asia, US 39.92)WiiThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Japan, US 31.92)Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII (US, US 47.92)Cooking Mama: Cook Off (US, US 47.92)PSPDJ Max Portable 2 (Korea, US 39.92)DJ Max Portable 2 Orpheus Package Night Black (Korea, US 119.92)Bleach: Heat the Soul 4 (Japan, US 39.12)DSCastlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (Konami's Best) (US, US 19.92)Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All (US, US 23.92)Final Fantasy III (US, ...
Source: QJ.Net Wii
05-Jul-07 21:47:46
Video game developer and publisher Namco Bandai has revealed a list of the games that it will be showcasing during this year's E3. The company currently has five titles in store for the Xbox 360, two for the PS3 and three each for the Wii, PSP, DS and PS2. Here's a list of the games:
Ace Combat 6: Fires of LiberationBeautiful KatamariCuldcept SAGADigimon World: DawnDigimon World: DuskDynasty Warriors GundamEternal Sonata.hack//G.U. Vol. 3Namco Museum DSNamco Museum RemixNaruto: Ultimate Ninja HeroesNaruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2Smash Court Tennis 3Soul Calibur LegendsSpace Station TycoonTale of the World: Radiant MythologyTime Crisis 4Of the titles listed above, only Culdcept SAGA is scheduled for release in Q1 2008. All of the other games are slated for fiscal 2007 releases. This year's E3 will be taking place in Santa Monica, California next week.
Ace Combat 6: Fires of LiberationBeautiful KatamariCuldcept SAGADigimon World: DawnDigimon World: DuskDynasty Warriors GundamEternal Sonata.hack//G.U. Vol. 3Namco Museum DSNamco Museum RemixNaruto: Ultimate Ninja HeroesNaruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2Smash Court Tennis 3Soul Calibur LegendsSpace Station TycoonTale of the World: Radiant MythologyTime Crisis 4Of the titles listed above, only Culdcept SAGA is scheduled for release in Q1 2008. All of the other games are slated for fiscal 2007 releases. This year's E3 will be taking place in Santa Monica, California next week.
Source: QJ.Net Wii
