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by Published on October 8th, 2008 18:43
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SouthPeak Games has released a batch of new screens for DS title Ninjatown, introducing the Dark Forest area of the game.
The original action-strategy title, in development at Venan Entertainment, is based on the Shawnimals' designer toy line.
It's set in a peaceful place known as Ninjatown inhabited by... yes, you guessed it, Ninja's, but everything goes tits up following the eruption of a nearby volcano, and the town's attacked by hordes of evil enemies.
Played from the top down, the game charges you with leading the fight back to regain one Ninjatown district at a time. It's due out this Autumn.
Screenshots here ...by Published on October 8th, 2008 18:42
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Nintendo has revealed that each Nintendo Points card, recently announced alongside the Nintendo DSi, for its digital distribution shop can be used for either the handheld or the Wii and cannot be split between both, according to Siliconera.
At a recent Japanese press conference, Nintendo renamed Wii Points to Nintendo Points because they could also be spent in the DSi store.
The points cards come in 1000, 3000 and 5000 points amounts, with the premium titles for DS costing 200, 500 or 800, however once used on one of the consoles they cannot be used on the other, meaning each card has to be dedicated to the DSi or Wii shop.
It is believed that the reason behind this is that customer shopping information for the Wii isn't stored online but rather on the console itself and without an account system in place there is no way that consumers could share unspent DSi points with their Wii. ...by Published on October 8th, 2008 18:42
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Nintendo has revealed that each Nintendo Points card, recently announced alongside the Nintendo DSi, for its digital distribution shop can be used for either the handheld or the Wii and cannot be split between both, according to Siliconera.
At a recent Japanese press conference, Nintendo renamed Wii Points to Nintendo Points because they could also be spent in the DSi store.
The points cards come in 1000, 3000 and 5000 points amounts, with the premium titles for DS costing 200, 500 or 800, however once used on one of the consoles they cannot be used on the other, meaning each card has to be dedicated to the DSi or Wii shop.
It is believed that the reason behind this is that customer shopping information for the Wii isn't stored online but rather on the console itself and without an account system in place there is no way that consumers could share unspent DSi points with their Wii. ...by Published on October 8th, 2008 18:40
via Eurogamer
Ubisoft has delayed the Xbox 360 VIP demo of Tom Clancy's EndWar again.
The sampler, reserved for pre-orders of the game, was supposed to launch yesterday, but the company appears to be struggling to get the demo onto all regional Xbox Live Marketplaces.
The new estimate is "hours rather than days ", according to the official forums. And Ubisoft is sending out an additional code to VIPs as compensation.
Those not invited will also be given a chance to test EndWar in an open demo, which should arrive around a week before the release date of 7th November. ...by Published on October 7th, 2008 19:08
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Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter's told CVG that the new DSi's ability to download games could play a crucial role in expanding Nintendo's user base.
"[I] suspect that broader appeal will ultimately be determined by the quantity and quality of downloadable content," he told us. "If we see games like Boingz and Tetris (new Wii Ware games) exported to the DSi, or see new innovations that use the camera, I think it will be a game changer."
Nintendo announced the DSi last week, the new SKU packing in a number of new features not offered by previous DS models, including a web browser, direct access to a DSi download store and a 0.3 megapixel camera.
The analyst also responded to comments made by John Koller, Sony's US director of hardware marketing, who earlier suggested that the DSi might not be enough to help Nintendo expand its user base beyond the children's market.
"I think that the core of the user base is between 6 and 18 (probably 75% of active users), so Koller isn't that far off," Pachter said. "The biggest reason for Western users over 18 to buy a DS is the games - like Brain Age - that appeal to older users.
"The camera feature, brighter screens, thinner case, etc. are nice to have, but don't magically make my mom want to have one. I don't see how the device suddenly appeals to adults unless Nintendo is able to demonstrate that the camera feature allows for more sophisticated game play."
Nintendo yesterday confirmed to CVG that all DSi-only software would be region locked. ...by Published on October 7th, 2008 19:02
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Eidos has announced that it will release two Xbox 360 exclusive chapters for Tomb Raider Underworld.
According to the press release, the 'Beneath the Ashes' and 'Lara's Shadow' DLC "will deliver two very different single player gameplay experiences" and add "up to six hours of new gameplay and content".
"Tomb Raider: Underworld - Beneath the Ashes takes place after the Underworld story has finished and will feature an incredible new environment to explore, additional secrets to unlock and different enemies to fight.
"Tomb Raider: Underworld - Lara's Shadow will introduce players to a new kind of playable character and create a unique Tomb Raider experience."
Beneath the Ashes will be available for download exclusively on Xbox Live in time for Christmas, while Lara's Shadow will follow "in early 2009".
A demo for Tomb Raider: Underworld will also be available on Xbox Live in October. ...by Published on October 7th, 2008 18:33
via IGN
TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher, publishers of interactive entertainment software, have announced that Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 for the Nintendo Wii has gone gold and will be shipping to stores on October 21st. Based on the hit animated series by VIZ Media, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 offers an all-new storyline that takes Naruto and the Anbu to lands beyond the Hidden Leaf Village, challenging sinister villains created just for North America. With 35 playable characters, improved gameplay mechanics, and new fighting modes, Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 brings the ultimate jutsu-testing experience to the Wii this fall.
"We've crafted a Naruto fighting sequel that is both intense and action-packed," said Laura Yoshioka, director of consumer software at TOMY Corporation. "New players and dedicated Naruto fans alike will enjoy the original story, as well as the polished fighting system and the huge cinematic special moves."...by Published on October 7th, 2008 18:30
via Engadget
This shouldn't be surprising at all to anyone even remotely familiar with HTC's tendencies, but the Touch HD is officially not ever shipping to America (unless you import, obviously). The news was dropped via a Tweet (of all things), but evidently, the outcry over what we figured was common knowledge has caused some windows to be rattled in the penthouse offices.
Another official Tweet followed to thank everyone for "expressing their desire for the HD," with the author noting that "US management now knows there's a grassroots demand for high-end HTCs here." Really, HTC? You needed a flood of angry Twitter comments to understand that Americans would give their second born for a phone like the Touch HD? ...by Published on October 7th, 2008 18:28
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Having given Fable 2 9/10 in his own unofficial review last month, Lionhead's Peter Molyneux is now dispensing tips and instructions to those of us who had to wait.
According to Variety, US review copies were accompanied with letters from Molyneux asking critics to "please, please, please, please, please find somebody who doesn't play games, watch them play it and see how their world turns out, because I think it's only when you see those differences that the unique experiences comes through".
Fable 2 was designed to "appeal to anybody", he said, and it's certainly been a theme of Molyneux's public pronouncements and the systems upon which the game is built, including the simple combat mechanics and the dog, who acts as a visual cue for a lot of content and events you might otherwise miss at a glance.
Molyneux also explained that the delayed online co-op mode would not be available to review until after the game comes out.
Lionhead is far from the first developer to issue letters and pleas with its review code, as you might imagine. Most recently, in a letter accompanying copies of Alone in the Dark from Atari, developer Eden Studios spoke up for its unorthodox design and politely asked reviewers to pay attention to it.
Fable 2 is due out exclusively for Xbox 360 on 24th October, and you can read our most recent Fable 2 hands-on preview for more information, and check out last week's interview with senior folks on the Fable 2 art team for more insight into the game's development. ...by Published on October 7th, 2008 18:22
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We've played through the previous two games and we're not done yet - Order of Ecclesia looks wicked and we can't wait.
The game is being developed by the team who made Castlevanai: Portrait of Ruin, along with Koji Igarashi, the assistant director of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night,
"This time you play as a member of the Ecclesia, an organization that has sworn to defeat the evil forces of Dracula," explains Konami. "Use the brand new Glyph attack system which has more than 100 different combinations to battle Dracula and his minions throughout 20 explorable areas. Take part in side quests and collect items to power up your character."
It also breaks away from the series' corridor-confined trend by allowing you to explore "outdoor areas from the forests to the ocean".
Did we mention it looks awesome? Check the shots, and then this video when you're done.
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