via Joystiq


Nintendo of America just sent word that the US version of Smash Bros. Brawl is getting another delay, albeit much shorter than the last one. Instead of February 10, Brawl is now expected to come out one month later on March 9. The reason, according to Nintendo, is that "development is taking slightly longer than expected." The official US Smash Bros site has already been updated to reflect the change, as well as include a brief note of apology.

The Japanese SSBB site also notes that Brawl is delayed one week in the region, from January 24 to 31. Europe's release date is still TBA 2008. ...

via IGN


The folks behind Baten Kaitos and Xenosaga may be Nintendo property now, but they're still working with the Bandai Namco Group. According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Monolith Software is developing Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier. The game will be published in Japan by Banpresto this Spring.

In Endless Frontier, you play as a bounty hunter called Hawking Browning who's out to... well, we're not sure what his goal is, but at least he's surrounded by chicks! Joining Hawking on his journey are the female android Ashen Brade, the heroine Kaguya Nanbu, and the princess Suzuka.

Outside of the human (and humanoid) characters, the game will feature robots -- not too surprising, since it's a Super Robot game and all. While Famitsu couldn't get confirmation from producer Kouji Ishitani and director Soichiro Morizumi, it appears that the Super Robot characters will act as your enemies.

Gameplay details are a bit scarce right now, but it is known that the game will feature random battles. Hawking and his party face off against enemies on the bottom screen using a battle system that allows for devastating combos through simple button presses.

The game will also have a world map which you traverse as you explore the Endless Frontier, a territory that is said to be closely connected to the Super Robot Taisen OG world in some way. We're not sure how much RPG-style exploration you can expect, though, as a screen in the magazine shows the player selecting their next location from a menu.

Given the Spring release date, we expect to hear a lot more on Endless Frontier in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for further details and hopefully first screens. ...

via IGN


The folks behind Baten Kaitos and Xenosaga may be Nintendo property now, but they're still working with the Bandai Namco Group. According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Monolith Software is developing Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier. The game will be published in Japan by Banpresto this Spring.

In Endless Frontier, you play as a bounty hunter called Hawking Browning who's out to... well, we're not sure what his goal is, but at least he's surrounded by chicks! Joining Hawking on his journey are the female android Ashen Brade, the heroine Kaguya Nanbu, and the princess Suzuka.

Outside of the human (and humanoid) characters, the game will feature robots -- not too surprising, since it's a Super Robot game and all. While Famitsu couldn't get confirmation from producer Kouji Ishitani and director Soichiro Morizumi, it appears that the Super Robot characters will act as your enemies.

Gameplay details are a bit scarce right now, but it is known that the game will feature random battles. Hawking and his party face off against enemies on the bottom screen using a battle system that allows for devastating combos through simple button presses.

The game will also have a world map which you traverse as you explore the Endless Frontier, a territory that is said to be closely connected to the Super Robot Taisen OG world in some way. We're not sure how much RPG-style exploration you can expect, though, as a screen in the magazine shows the player selecting their next location from a menu.

Given the Spring release date, we expect to hear a lot more on Endless Frontier in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for further details and hopefully first screens. ...

via Kotaku


Has a retailer let slip the release date of the next Grand Theft Auto? National electronics chain Micro Center has released a sales circular with the bottom of one page stamped with the Grand Theft Auto IV logo, a few choice pieces of art, and the words, "March 08." That would be a Saturday for those of you who keep track of such things, which is a pretty odd day for such a huge title but certainly not unheard of. The circular warns that new release availability is subject to change, but it seems like an awful lot of black ink to waste on speculation. GameDaily, who broke this particular story, got in touch with the folks at Rockstar to see if they could get some sort of confirmation.

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via Computer and Video Games


Suspicions of Sony having canned GT Mobile for PSP have arisen once again after months of silence on the title, and its recent removal from certain retailers' online pre-order lists.

When speaking to a Sony UK correspondent today, we were told: "Polyphony is currently focusing all its resources on developing GT5 for PS3."

While this does not confirm that GT Mobile has been scrapped, it certainly insinuates that GT Mobile has been put on the backburner while the obviously crucial PS3 game takes the lead.

This was, after all, exactly what series creator Kazunori Yamauchi, said just last month - that while he's very much working on Gran Turismo Mobile, it won't be out till after Gran Turismo 5 releases.

GT Mobile's future has been balancing on a tightrope for some time now. Originally planned for release in 2005, its release was thenput back "indefinitely" in September 2006.

We reckon the PSP game will be revived sometime next year. But only if the PS3 games ships as intended later this year. ...

via IGN


Pokemania shows no sign of letting up. Today in Japan, Nintendo announced the latest entry in the franchise, Pokemon Ranger Batonnage.

This new entry in the Pokemon Ranger series will bring the exploits of the Pokemon Rangers back to the DS. You once again take control either a female or male Pokemon Ranger and capture Pokemon by drawing circles around them with the stylus. Pokemon that have been caught accompany you on your adventure and can be used to clear obstacles.

While the details are admittedly scarce, we have a few screenshots that should speak many thousands of words. A Japanese release for Pokemon Ranger's return is set for March 20. Expect an international release to follow.


Screenshots here ...

via IGN


Pokemania shows no sign of letting up. Today in Japan, Nintendo announced the latest entry in the franchise, Pokemon Ranger Batonnage.

This new entry in the Pokemon Ranger series will bring the exploits of the Pokemon Rangers back to the DS. You once again take control either a female or male Pokemon Ranger and capture Pokemon by drawing circles around them with the stylus. Pokemon that have been caught accompany you on your adventure and can be used to clear obstacles.

While the details are admittedly scarce, we have a few screenshots that should speak many thousands of words. A Japanese release for Pokemon Ranger's return is set for March 20. Expect an international release to follow.


Screenshots here ...

via IGN


Did you import Wii Fit over the holidays? Do you find your knees aching after a few days of heavy digital workouts? Or maybe your feet don't agree with the cold of your hard wood floor, so you haven't been using the title regularly.

Hori has the solution to complete your Wii Fit experience. The peripheral maker announced today the Wii Fit Mat.

Officially licensed by Nintendo, this green mat is meant to be placed beneath Wii Fit's balance board. At 4mm thickness, it helps absorb the shocks from a heavy workout. And with 1,830mm of length to work with, you'll never again have to directly touch the floor!

The Wii Fit Mat will be released to Japan in late February at a cost of 3,280 yen [£15 or $30]. ...

via Eurogamer


Team Ninja wants you to come up with some original Achievements for Ninja Gaiden 2.

In our eyes nothing will beat being rewarded 150 Gamerpoints for saving our progress in Bladestorm, but perhaps you have other ideas. And we know how creative you lot can be.

Simply pop over to the MS Gamerscore blog and add your ideas to the comments section, allocating a number of Points for each of your Achievements and describing what each should be awarded for.

We think it is a little serious over there.


Ninja Gaiden 2 is a 360 exclusive due out sometime this year. Chances are it will be frightfully difficult, like the first, but with snazzy visuals and buckets of blood.

Swish your way to our Ninja Gaiden 2 gamepage for a barrage of shots and videos. ...