Saturday, August 29, 2009

Maestro! Jump in Music Trailer

LostWinds Sequel Revealed


- Called Lost Winds: Winter of Melodias
- Toku can change seasons
- Switch between summer and winter
- Skills: swim, create cyclones
- Cyclones have a few abilities such as being able to drill through rocks, scoop up water
- Map has been redone
- Hint system
- Developers were pleased with the first game but still have many ideas
- Devs listened for complaint about length
- NPCs are more interactive and have more to say, help you more (which will add to the game’s length)
- Takes place almost immediately following the first game
- Magdi (Toku’s mother) has gone missing while exploring ruins of a city created by the Melodia
- Toku and Enril go to the mountains to rescue her – her journal provides the only clues
- Arrive at Summerfalls Village – it’s trapped in an eternal winter
- People at the village fear monsters in the snow
- Toku manages to get the help of Sonte, a spirit who can help him change seasons
- Old elements are still in this sequel in addition to a number of new elements
- Changing seasons will be important for many puzzles
- Glorbs (gooey enemies from the first game) are back and have new forms
- Create a cyclone by pressing buttons in the Wii remote and doing a firm shake
- Sales of the first game “were pretty much spot on” with the developer’s predictions
- Game is almost done with development

Sky Crawlers Innocent Aces Trailer

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles Release Date

Today Capcom announced that Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles would be available exclusively for Nintendo Wii, November 17, 2009 for $49.99 in North America. Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles features an intense horror experience with arcade style zombie shooting gameplay that one or two players can enjoy simultaneously.

A few weeks ago, we gave you a heads up on the limited edition “Let Your Darkside Out” T-shirt, which transforms you into a zombie when lifted over your head, available at Comic-Con. For anyone who wasn't at Comic-Con that wants to get the shirt – which doubles as a Halloween costume – there are a few ways you can get one.

How to get a Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles zombie T-shirt:

Pre-order the game now at GameStop and get the T-shirt for free! http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=74658

No More Heroes 2 Release Date & Contest

SAN FRANCISCO – August 25, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced an online contest inviting fans to submit designs of their very own custom t-shirt to be included in the upcoming release of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle. Fans will be able to create their own unique design and the winner will be hand-picked by video game legend and No More Heroes creator Goichi Suda (Suda 51).

The contest is now open, and all entries are due by September 10, 2009, 11:59pm Pacific Standard time. To participate, and for more details, visit: www.nomoreheroescontest.com

About No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle continues the tale of punk anti-hero Travis Touchdown, the Japanese anime Otaku, and pro wrestling-obsessed assassin. Travis finds himself at the bottom of the UAA (United Assassins Association) rankings and must wage war to exact revenge and become the No. 1 assassin once again. The follow-up to the popular No More Heroes will offer fans infectious, fun gameplay that allows you to wield not just one, but two swords and face multiple bosses simultaneously in bigger-than-ever boss battles. No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is scheduled to release January 2010 exclusively for the Nintendo Wii system. For more details, please visit: www.nomoreheroesgame.com

Awesome, pretty much 2 years after the first game. I can't wait to play it. Maybe I'll have to go play the first game again ^_^

Thursday, August 20, 2009

New DSi Colors for North America on Sep. 13

Well, according to a NeoGAF thread, a person who works for Play N Trade received an email at his store about two new DSi colors being released on September 13th. The colors that they are planning to release are the White and Pink variations. Whether the Pink one is the same as the hot pink DSi released in Japan on March 20th of this year, is not yet known.

I honestly don't consider such information as a rumor. Just the other day I said in the GoNintendo IRC that Nintendo will release the White & Pink DSi's next...I guess to help pull in the female demographic even more, even though most don't like Pink anyway. Honestly if I remember correctly, I believe Nintendo released the Black & Pink DS Lite's back in September 2006/2007...which is where I'm getting this trend from.


The Pink DSi released in Japan on March 20, 2009.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Just ordered PS3 Slim & Uncharted Drake's Fortune

Well, rumors have been going around for months after a retail box for the PS3 Slim was leaked a few months ago. Now it is confirmed, at the 2009 Gamescom conference in Europe, Sony used the conference to announce the PS3 Slim, which will cost $299 USD around the world. The same price for the whole world is really unexpected :O.

Anyway, I was waiting for the Slim and a price drop, and now that there are some, I placed my order on Amazon. I was actually gonna buy a Blu Ray player from Walmart for $128, but I am so glad I waited!



I'm so happy right now =D

Friday, August 14, 2009

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Trailers



Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver announced for Spring 2010

Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version to Hit United States and Europe in Spring 2010

In Tribute to Legions of Pokémon Fans Worldwide, Announcement Kicked Off Pokémon World Championships

SAN DIEGO - Aug. 14, 2009 - The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo of America Inc. revealed today that Pokémon™ HeartGold Version and Pokémon™ SoulSilver Version for the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems will be released in spring 2010 in the United States and Europe. These newest entries for the best-selling video game franchise were announced amid the biggest Pokémon video game event of the year and in front of the top Pokémon video game and trading card game players in the world at the 2009 Pokémon World Championships.

Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved original Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games nearly a decade ago. The richly detailed adventure of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver is now enhanced for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems with updated graphics and sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises. Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version bring dozens of Pokémon characters back into the limelight for a new Pokémon generation - and longtime fans - to catch, train and battle.

"Announcing these much-anticipated game launches at The Pokémon World Championships allows us to give the news directly to the legions of fans who represent the true heart and soul of Pokémon," said J.C. Smith, The Pokémon Company International's director of marketing, who made the announcement on stage to kick off the 2009 Pokémon World Championships. "We want to thank these loyal fans by revealing the details to them first."

The launch of Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version follows the incredible launch of Pokémon Platinum Version, which has sold more than 5.66 million copies worldwide to date.

Pokémon is one of the top children's franchises in history. The Pokémon video game series has sold more than 193 million units worldwide since its inception 13 years ago. Additionally, Pokémon is the No. 1 collectible trading card game of all time and has shown no sign of slowing down. It boasts 374 percent sales growth in the United States alone since 2005, and is sold in more than 30 countries across the globe. Other extensions of the property include 12 seasons of the animated television series, which in 2009 will be broadcast in as many as 153 countries in more than 25 languages. Pokémon films and DVDs continue to reach fans in amazing numbers, ranking at the top of the box office in Japan.

For more information about Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version, visit www.Pokemon.com.
Wow, they usually never announce a Pokémon game this early in the year. Last time Pokémon Diamond & Pearl weren't announced until December 2006...I am really excited for HeartGold & SoulSilver. They already have English Logos for the games :)

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

I got Fossil Fighters

I decided to go out and buy Fossil Fighters for the DS today. I played the demo a week or so ago that allowed you to clean a fossil. It didn't let you experience a battle but it's actually pretty simple. This is another game that Nintendo has decided to bring over from Japan to the US after Starfy made his US debut a few months ago. I hope it is successful for them!

Flipnote Studio now available in North America

Hatena is proud to announce the launch of Flipnote Hatena – a web service for posting and sharing Flipnotes - for the United States and Canada. This service is used in conjunction with Flipnote Studio, available for download from the Nintendo DSi Shop starting today.

Flipnote Studio is a free, downloadable Nintendo DSiWare application available to any Nintendo DSi user with access to a wireless broadband internet connection. By connecting to the internet and accessing Flipnote Hatena through Flipnote Studio, you can post your own Flipnotes, view Flipnotes posted by other users, add ☆ to your favorites and more.

Posted Flipnotes can also be viewed on the Flipnote Hatena website, provided by Hatena Co., Ltd. Log in to this website with a Hatena ID to have even more fun with Flipnotes with features such as posting comments and sorting Flipnotes by channel.