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Considering UK team Rare, developer of the seminal FPS GoldenEye 007, was sold to Microsoft from Nintendo and EA lost the Bond license to Activision recently, chances of the classic appearing on Virtual Console seemed slim-to-none.

But, when asked about the possibility of the James Bond shooter appearing on Nintendo's Virtual Console and/or Microsoft's XBLA, the answer given was "GoldenEye is caught up in a convoluted web of rights the likes of which would make the Weaver from Perdido Street Station jealous. That doesn't mean it won't happen, just that a lot of people with a lot of different perspectives are involved."

However, that answer hardly sheds any new light on what we already knew. Adding to this, a question was asked about other Rare games from Nintendo systems appearing on the Wii's retro service, and the response was:

"This is where we finally edge into territory that could see Scribes neutron bombed from management level. The only Rare-developed title on Virtual Console right now is the original Donkey Kong Country, and unofficially there's a strong likelihood that its sequels will follow. But the Donkey Kong series of games is a Nintendo-owned franchise starring an established Nintendo character, whereas something like Banjo isn't (and even Diddy Kong Racing is less clear-cut), so it's nowhere near as easy to call. Especially when you also consider the existence of Xbox Live Arcade. So right now, the best answer we can offer (for either download service) is 'it's possible'." ...

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Revistronic has announced a tactical combat project for next generation consoles, pitting players against deformed Hordes of the Beast, an evil creature wreaking havoc across the land.

In Project WITCHES, players take control of a sultry warrior known as Gwen , who resists his evil will and leads a rebellion to relieve the world of darkness. The creature lives in the depths of a deep, dark castle in a really original storyline.

Players team up with human/computer allies to aid their combat, rescue captives, obtain help and lead their team.



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For those who’ve been interested in owning the Nintendo Wii since it launched last November, the pursuit has been something like hunting a great white whale. Although the equally anticipated Sony PlayStation 3 was the first to experience massive shortages, growing excitement over Nintendo’s motion sensitivity and lower price tag eventually made it the in-demand Christmas toy. It seems Nintendo simply wasn’t prepared, and after months and months of keeping quiet while consumers fumed, the company is finally admitting it has a problem.

In a recent Q&A hosted on Nintendo’s website, CEO and President Satoru Iwata apologized for the shortage, saying,

“We are sorry that we were unable to sufficiently forecast this kind of demand…Making a significant volume of the high-tech hardware, and making an additional volume, is not an easy task at all”

Finally, word from the top. Unfortunately, there may not be any end in sight. Iwata goes on to say,

“…when we clear one bottleneck for a production increase, we will face another one.”

Some hope exists. For one, the company is ramping up production as much as it can, with an expected “small increase” in retail numbers for the next month or two. Beyond that, Iwata doesn’t appear optimistic.

Regardless, the “white whale” status of the little console – along with its rampant popularity – are both good news for Nintendo. With the list of software hits still a bit soft in its first full year in release (at least, compared with Sony and Microsoft), the continuing shortage keeps the public firmly focused on a Wii console that simply must be phenomenal – otherwise, why would it be sold out? ...

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D3Publisher of America announced today that it will release Ben 10: Protector of Earth to the Nintendo Wii, DS, PS2, and PSP this fall. In the game, players take on the role of tyke turned hero Ben Tennyson as he uses the power of the Omnitrix to change into one of five alien forms and save the world from arch-enemy Vilgax.

“Ben 10: Protector of Earth authentically portrays characters from the hit animated series, including Ben, Gwen and Grandpa Max, evil Kevin 11, the Forever Knights and even Ben’s arch-enemy Vilgax,” said Careen Yapp, vice president of licensing and business development for D3PA. “The Omnitrix’s most popular alien heroes will be accessible as playable characters, and a familiar summer vacation storyline including all-new locations and content for players will immerse gamers in Ben’s world like never before!”

“Taking the action-packed world of Ben 10 to the next level and creating an immersive gaming experience for our fans is really exciting for us,” said Christina Miller, vice president of Consumer Products for Cartoon Network Enterprises. “D3PA has a proven talent for turning Cartoon Network’s popular characters into authentic and well-designed video games. The variety of powerful action play in Ben 10: Protector of Earth will engage players of all levels and keep them coming back.”

The DS version is in development at 1st Playable Productions, while other versions are being handled by High Voltage Software. ...

via Gaming Target

We all know that Nintendo does not offer demos of any of the classic offerings on the Virtual Console. To make up for this, Nintendo has added 30-second video previews of every VC game to the VC home page at Wii.Nintendo.com/virtualconsole.jsp.

While it might not push gamers over the edge like a good XBLA demo does, it's a nice gesture.

Meanwhile, this page has revealed today's additions to the Virtual Console: Final Fight (SNES), Mighty Bomb Jack (NES) and Ordyne (TG-16). We'll be back with details on those titles soon. ...

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In the latest Wii-k In Review podcast, the IGN editor who tackles all things waggle, Matt Cassamassina, hints at a very interesting upcoming Wii game. He says of the unnamed title that "anyone with a brain will be able to figure it out."


There used to be this fighting franchise, it came to Gamecube. It will be coming to Wii but it won't be a fighting game anymore. It's gonna be some kind of crazy ass adventure game.

Cassamassina clarifies by adding the following.


There was one fighting game that sold pretty well, though, that was from a third party. So, I'm sure you can figure out what it was. Who the hell knows if it's gonna be any good, either.

The Gamecube didn't exactly have a ton of fighting games, at least not one's that were strictly fighters, but Mortal Kombat, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Bloody Roar, UFC and, of course, Soul Calibur have all made at least one appearance on the Wii precursor.

Matt's wording certainly leads one to speculate that a Soul Calibur Adventures-type of game would fit that description nicely. Bloody Roar didn't exactly burn up the sales charts and both Mortal Kombat releases featured adventure elements, so "crazy ass" wouldn't apply.

If my Soul Calibur Adventures speculation does bear fruit, I only hope it features a controllable Ivy and a third-person camera. With freelook. And zoom. ...

via DS Fanboy

"Rumours are going around the internet that Alone in the Dark 5: Near Death Investigation will be heading to the DS, along with versions for the home consoles and PC. The latest entry in the survival horror series sees Edward Carnby fighting for his life in Central Park. We'll get an episodic story and the chance to hot-wire a car in a minigame.

Atari is also bringing at least five other titles to the DS: Tabaluga 2, Lucky Luke: Go West, Asterix Olympic Games, Cooking and Fashion Academy. Something for everyone then, and a real treat for image conscious chefs who like French cartoons."

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