Month: April 2009
Muramasa loses North American Publisher, gets a new one [update]
The North American release of one of the Wii’s most stylized titles came into question when IGN released a statment from XSEED games declaring that they were no longer invovled with the western release of Muramasa: The demon blade: XSEED Games confirms that it is no longer involved with the North American release of Muramasa: The Demon Blade. XSEED Games and Marvelous had previously announce...
Who can find the coolest bit of old school Nintendo news using Google Timeline?
Google launched a new web application today that lets users browse news by timeline; month year, subject, you know (more here). I’ve covered old school Nintendo news in the past, but this looks to be like a nice graphical way to do the same. Can anyone find a diamond in the rough?
Super Robot Taisen OG Official Trailer
Atlus has just released a new official trailer for Super Robot Taisen OG Saga for the Nintendo DS. OG Saga features all the great elements of an action based roleplaying game. One of the most interesting aspects of this game is that you can juggle your enemies with attack combos during battle. This allows you to beat your enemies to a bloody pulp and explore different ways in attacking enem...
Go buy Rhythm Heaven if you haven’t already
I’ve been playing Rhythm Heaven for a couple of weeks now, and I gotta say these game is a hoot. If you liked Elite Beat Agents, or are a rabid rhythm game fan, it will challenge your skill in new creative ways. If you’re not big on music games, you might not like it, but the puzzles are so clever, I suspect if you’re in the latter category, you still might dig it. Any readers ou...
Nintendo Download – Dr Mario Express, Master of Illusion: Deep Psyche, Crystal Defenders R1, and Monster Boy III
It’s Crystal Clear: Mario, Magic and Monsters ’ Oh My! The first Nintendo DSiWare game starring superstar Mario enters the fold this week with the launch of Dr. Mario Express. The Master of Illusion Express series adds another installment that promotes portable prestidigitation. WiiWare users will find precious crystals to defend in CRYSTAL DEFENDERS R1, while Virtual Console players face a ...
New Game Get – Nintendo releases for the week ending April 25th
New games this week include the highly anticipated I Love Horses. Also this week, Excitebots and 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix. DS Tangram’s Early Learning Adventure 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix I Love Horses Wii Excitebots: Trick Racing
Ben Chan Plays Super Mario RPG and Zelda
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbPAen2SWZc[/youtube] Sometimes we all just need a break and need some video game music.
Nintendo systems account for 58% of all video game hardware sold in March
Nintendo’s Wiiâ„¢ home console and the Nintendo DSâ„¢ portable video game system comfortably led U.S. sales in March, according to data from the independent NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States. Pokémonâ„¢ Platinum Version for Nintendo DS emerged as the No. 2 video game of the month, with nearly 805,000 units sold. Wii tallied sales of nearly 601,000 in March, while...
Next Wario Ware to Allow User Created Content
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCG54XdGWnY[/youtube] The next Wario Ware for the DSi is suppose to allow user created content. According to the Japanese Wii Nintendo Channel, users are allowed to create their own minigames via a Mario Paint program and combine them together. Allowing you to customize everything from the art, music and even where to tap something on the screen. This looks ...
Nintendo asks GameStop to reserve shelf space for ‘major holiday release’
GameStop Dan Dematteo dropped a big one today. No, he didn’t admit that his company should pay more for trade-ins, he revealed that Nintendo has asked that his company set aside significant holiday shelf space for a major first party release later this year. “We think there will be a Nintendo key property coming out by the end of the year,” Dematteo said. “They haven’...
Poll: Are you using Wii component cables?
Two and a half years since its release, and I hope no one is playing Wii without component cables. While the Wii doesn’t output HD, sold separately component cables allow for an upgrade to “enhanced definition” (aka 480p, progressive scan). It’s the only way to play and makes Super Mario Galaxy look like an early Xbox 360 game. True story. So as of today… {democracy:8...