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by Published on February 16th, 2007 15:44
Last September, a slate of previously unannounced Wii Virtual Console titles from Sega were spotted with fresh new ratings on the Entertainment Software Rating Board's Web site. Two months later, another round of apparent Virtual Console games received new ratings, these ones pulled primarily from the Nintendo Entertainment System's collection of classics.
So far, only about half of those games have found their way to release, but the ESRB site continues to hint at future releases in the form of ratings for unannounced games. The ESRB has recently rated Wii editions of older games Galaga, Mighty Bomb Jack, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire, none of which have been confirmed for a US release yet. As yet unreleased TurboGrafx-16 Virtual Console offerings New Adventure Island and Chew Man-Fu are also in the ESRB database, and Hudson has confirmed both games are scheduled for a US release this month.
In addition, the site has a listing for Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts on the Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, introducing the possibility that Capcom's Super Nintendo side-scroller could be the first downloadable game to land on all three platforms. A Capcom representative had not returned GameSpot's request for comment as of press time.
The ESRB database also includes ratings for a few retro collections. EA Replay 2 on the PlayStation Portable--which hasn't been confirmed by the publisher but was spotted at online retailers earlier this year--received a T for Teen, with content descriptors for blood and violence. Meanwhile, the site also lists domestic ratings for Empire Interactive's Euro offerings Taito Legends 2 for PC, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, as well as Taito Legends Power-Up for the PSP.
Finally, the site lists a rating for the Lumines Live Artist Pack: Madonna "Sorry" (originally seen in action at last year's E3). While this isn't the first bit of downloadable console content to receive a rating from the ESRB (The Knights of the Nine expansion for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was rated), it appears to be the first time the additional content has received a different rating than the product for which it is intended. Lumines Live received a rating of E for Everyone, while the Madonna artist pack has been tagged as E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older. There are no listings for Lumines Live's previous downloadable content packs.
via ...by Published on February 16th, 2007 15:39
Publisher 505 Games today donned its mysterious black cape, mask and gaucho to announce it will be publishing The Destiny of Zorro exclusively on Nintendo Wii. The Destiny of Zorro, developed by California-based Pronto Games, is scheduled for an international release in late 2007.
Players will make an incredible action-packed journey through the sun-scorched coast and desert landscape of early 1800’s Spanish California playing as the infamous Zorro – the swashbuckling defender of the oppressed whose secret identity is the fictional wealthy caballero Don Diego de la Vega. Using the unique properties of the Wii controller, players can whip, slice and of course perform Zorro’s signature ‘Z’ slash move to bring his foes to justice.
The Destiny of Zorro draws inspiration from the Mexican, Spanish and Native Southwest American cultures prevalent in California in the early 1800’s – the time of the original Zorro. The multi-tiered story sees Zorro confronting the nefarious Calavera and his troops, defeating a plot to steal a great treasure, thwarting a power-hungry mob boss, and facing off against a rebel army. Players will discover the secrets behind the origin of Zorro himself. The game also carries forward some of the explosive plot lines suggested by recent Zorro properties, such as the recent blockbuster Hollywood movies.
“Swashbuckling Zorro is the perfect character for the Nintendo Wii,” commented Randy Angle, President and Creative Director Pronto Games. “We had a very short list of characters when we first considered making an action game for the Nintendo Wii… Zorro is a natural… using the Wii remote and the nunchuk controller players are in for a real treat as they slash and swing their way through Zorro’s story.”
Scheduled for a late 2007 release, The Destiny of Zorro, developed by Pronto Games and published by 505 Games, promises action, romance and, by use of the innovative Wii controller, the unique thrill of ‘becoming’ the great hero himself!
Screens Via Comments ...by Published on February 16th, 2007 15:38
Harvest Moon is arriving on Nintendo DS across Europe, so if you fancy yourself as a bit of a dab hand around the garden, now is the chance to put your green fingers to the test. Or if that doesn’t take your fancy, simply enjoy a peaceful life on your very own farm as Harvest Moon DS sows its seeds onto Nintendo DS on 13th April 2007.
Your farm in Forget-Me-Not-Valley is waiting for you - tend to the flocks, cultivate your own seed variants into the best produce available, explore different locations, hunt for hidden treasure or even fish in the river. Use the unique touch-screen on the Nintendo DS to raise and interact with the animals by petting and caring for them. In return the happy animals will reward you with higher quality milk, eggs and wool. The bottom screen on the DS displays the menu interfaces and status screens which can be easily navigated through using the Nintendo DS Stylus, whereas the second screen allows you to view a section of the town or farm in real time which is handy if you need to keep track on any mischievous animals that may have run away from the farm.
Planting seeds, harvesting crops in the right season and looking after your cows, chickens and sheep will help you in running a successful farm which in turn will help to release the Harvest Goddess and Harvest Sprites from the world that the Witch Princess has transported them to. Freeing and unlocking the Sprites is certainly a benefit to you as they will then help you with your daily farming tasks, and in return, leave you with more time to sit back and relax.
However if all that just sounds like too much hard work and all you want to do is enjoy the calm, relaxing and social aspect of living in Forget-Me-Not-Valley by building up relationships with up to 25 villagers through chatting to them and giving them presents, then Harvest Moon DS is still the game for you.
April 13th 2007 is the date to put in your diaries as Harvest Moon DS ploughs its way across Europe on Nintendo DS at an estimated retail price of around £30. ...by Published on February 16th, 2007 15:37
This week Wii’s Virtual Console has shifted up a gear to delight speed freaks across Europe. To celebrate the launch of high-octane off-road racer Excite Truck on the Wii, Virtual Console users will be able to rediscover ″Excitebike™″ the classic game that inspired it. Launching on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, this fast paced racer was one of the first titles to allow players to adjust the pitch of
their bike after a jump to correctly land as well as being one of the first ever racing games with a Track Builder. Excitebike is now available to download from the Wii Shop Channel for 500 Wii Points.
Wii owners will also be treated with a selection of other Nintendo classics. The original home console appearance of Kirby can once again be enjoyed, in ″Kirby’s Adventure™″ originally for the Nintendo Entertainment System. This title features vast worlds, unlockable bonus levels and addictive minigames. It is available to download for 500 Wii Points.
″R-Type III™: Third Lightning″, an adrenaline filled side-scrolling shooter which made its debut on the Super Nintendo, is now available to download for 800 Points. This game was arguably the best in the R-Type series and saw the introduction of a refined weapon charging system.
New Adventure Island originally for the Turbografx (PC Engine), is also now available to download for 600 Wii Points. This adventure title, originally released by Hudson on the NES as Adventure Island Classic, is the first in a highly successful series of titles.
These great games will join the 49 classic titles already available for the Virtual Console in Europe. ...by Published on February 16th, 2007 11:44
Forza Motorsport 2 is due out here (Europe) in May as well as the US, Microsoft said today, and we now know a bit more about the cars you'll be driving, too.
In the first of a series of "car reveals", we're told of a bunch of Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche and Lamborghinis that are available to buy up and customise. There are 15 Ferrari models, 13 Porsche, five Lambos and a pair of "Mazzas". We're making these nicknames up, obviously.
The full list of confirmed cars and a couple of handsome images have popped up on the well-maintained official website. Good to see the 1987 Porsche 959 in there. That's the one we were waiting for.
In all seriousness though, Forza Motorsport 2 is looking sharper and sharper with every update, and should build considerably on the success of the first game when it spins into sight a few months from now.
It will also be one of the few games to take full advantage of the Xbox 360 steering wheel, released at Christmas.
vis Eurogamer ...by Published on February 16th, 2007 11:33
Chart topping superstars, Scissor Sisters, will join an a line up of DJ and snowboarding talent playing in a series of unique Game with Fame events at the Xbox Big Day Out in Val d’Isère. The band will team up with the likes of French DJ and producer Martin Solveig, UK superstars Fabio & Grooverider and Quiksilver riders including Mathieu Crepel, Danny Wheeler and Jakob Wilhelmson to take on gamers across Europe, direct from the Alps later this month.
The details of how to take part:
Quiksilver Riders
Who: Mathieu Crepel, Danny Wheeler and Jakob Wilhelmson
Date: Tuesday 27th February
Time: 19.00 - 21.00 CET
Game: Tony Hawk Project 8
Email the following information to [email protected]
· Name
· Age
· Nationality
· Gamertag
Scissor Sisters
Who: Jake Shears and Babydaddy
Date: Wednesday 28th February
Time: 21.00 – 21.45 CET
Game: Fusion Frenzy 2
Email the following information to [email protected]
· Name
· Age
· Nationality
· Gamertag
Superstar DJs
Who: Martin Solveig, Fabio and Groove Rider and Russ Cuban
Date: Thursday 1st March
Time: 16.00 – 18.00 CET
Game: PGR 3
Email the following information to [email protected]
· Name
· Age
· Nationality
· Gamertag
Log on to www.xboxbigdayout.com to find out all the latest information about this year’s event. ...by Published on February 16th, 2007 10:48
Michael McCann is working on a 2D scrolling (Up/Down and Left/Right) bump and run platform game written for the Dreamcast. Magic Mario will play as a standard Mario game, but with some newer concepts adapted into the bump and run style of play.
The project only started in 5th of Jan but he aims for it to be complete for April 20, 2007
As of the 5th of Feb the Status was:
There is a playable build, although not all sprites have been written. Sound is fully functional, maps load and are interpreted correctly by sprites. Sprites spawn their processes correctly and die correctly. The player control code can be streamlined a bit, but works well.
There have been no releases yet.
for more info check out:
http://www.virtuatrainer.com/mario/ ...by Published on February 16th, 2007 06:38
New from Play Asia
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Contains 1 out of 8 available sound drops (shipped randomly)
Press the small button and each sound drop plays a unique sound from the classical Super Mario Bros. video game
Sounds: "START, "JUMP", "COIN", "MEGA", "MINI", "1UP", "MISS" or "CLEAR"
Limited availability
More Info --> http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-1v27.html ...by Published on February 16th, 2007 06:37
New from Play Asia;
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Contains 1 out of 6 Screen Cleaner Phone Strap (shipped randomly!)
Limited availability
More Info -> http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-1v2h.html ...by Published on February 16th, 2007 06:35
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Size: 200mm
Officially licensed Plush Doll
Limited availability
6 Models are available
More Info -> http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-1v29.html ...- Search DCEmu
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