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It's time to throw, bash, and party, as the EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announces BOOM BLOX Bash Party for Wii has shipped to stores in North America today and will hit stores in Europe beginning May 28. EA and Steven Spielberg continue their collaboration to bring players this highly-anticipated sequel to last year's critically-acclaimed BOOM BLOX game for Wii, which earned more than a dozen awards and received recognition from parenting organizations, media outlets and the gaming industry. With more than 400 new levels, stunning new worlds, and twice as much multiplayer game play, BOOM BLOX Bash Party brings tons of action-packed fun for the whole family.

"The original BOOM BLOX really came from a need to bring families back into the same space playing games together," said Steven Spielberg. "We had so many more creative ideas that we wanted to put into the sequel, and BOOM BLOX Bash Party really takes the original concept to a whole new level of interactive family gaming."

BOOM BLOX Bash Party features nearly twice as many multiplayer challenges as the original BOOM BLOX making it the ultimate party game! Players will have a blast playing with or against friends in co-op, versus and new team-based challenges. Whether playing solo or with friends, BOOM BLOX Bash Party will have players off the couch, throwing, bashing and slinging blox like never before!

In addition to the more than 400 new levels in BOOM BLOX Bash Party, players can also easily download new levels created by EA and the BOOM BLOX Bash Party community at no additional charge with an Internet-connected Wii. EA will make 40 additional levels available at launch with many more to come. In addition, players can create their own levels using the game's enhanced Create Mode, and submit those levels to be posted and made available to the community. Over time, BOOM BLOX Bash Party owners will have access to many more downloadable levels in addition to those already included in the game.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer players a constant stream of new and exciting levels in BOOM BLOX Bash Party," said Amir Rahimi, Senior Producer. "The EA team has been working hard creating exciting new levels that will be made available over time, and we cannot wait to see the passion and creativity the BOOM BLOX Bash Party community members put into making their own shared levels."

EA takes the destruction to new heights with four stunning new themed worlds including Space, Pirate, Heroic and Show Time! Players will experience action puzzle game play in new physical environments like zero gravity and under water. Players will also encounter exciting new block types, like Virus, Conveyor and Push blox; new block shapes like cylinders and wedges, and engaging new tools, like the cannon and the slingshot. A new cast of characters, as well as favorites from the original BOOM BLOX, are now part of the puzzle-solving strategy. Players can now throw, grab or sling them, and watch them fly, knocking down blox and causing eye-popping explosions!

Developed by the EA Casual Studios, BOOM BLOX Bash Party is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI. The game has a US MSRP of $39.99. For more information, visit http://boomblox.ea.com. ...

via Engadget


Perhaps it should come as no surprise, given the pervasiveness of recent leaks, but word has it that the clickscreen-free BlackBerry Storm 2 could be hitting shelves as early as June, and no later than July. Word comes from Mr. BlackBerryOS.com himself, who got word from an "insider" who has proved reliable in the past. She says the internal deadline for training tech support is end of month, and while such an early followup seems like a bit of a raw deal for original Storm buyers, it doesn't come as too much of a shock. Is it just us, or is this kind of shaping up into a "phone heavy" summer? Maybe it's just the sunstroke. ...

Developer Press Play has unveiled a 2D platformer for WiiWare called Max and the Magic Marker. Players will control both Max and the marker – as Max runs and jumps players can draw objects into the environment for him to interact with. Sounds a lot like Drawn to Life. Press Play says it is aiming to make "a game you can play with – not just play."

When Max receives a curious marker in the mail he finds whatever he draws will spring to life. After doodling a monster the beast jumps into Max's other drawings and begins wreaking havoc. The monster has to be put down, so Max caricatures himself into the picture and sets out on his adventure.

Max and the Magic MarkerPlayers control max with the nunchuk and point with the remote to draw. The game employs a physics system that governs whatever is drawn. The more ink you use on an object the heavier it will be.

Press Play hopes to release Max and the Magic Marker this Fall. Fifteen levels are planned, which should add up to around three hours of gameplay.

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/984/984471p1.html ...

D3Publisher announced today that it will bring BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, the latest game in the multi-million unit selling Ben 10 videogame franchise based on Cartoon Network's hit television series, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE, to Xbox 360 game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS system, and the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. In an original storyline developed exclusively for the game, Ben and the Omnitrix will journey to outer space and distant never-before-seen planets for the first time ever in the series. As in the show, Ben will use 10 of his alien forms and their special powers to battle his greatest enemy, Vilgax, and an extreme team of fearsome foes in an effort to thwart a grand scheme to conquer the universe one planet at a time. BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks is slated to ship to retail outlets across North America in fall 2009.

"The best of the Ben 10 franchise is rolled into one big adventure in BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: VILGAX ATTACKS, showcasing eleven playable characters as well as favorite enemies, allies and locations from throughout Ben's world," said Kim Motika, vice president of worldwide sales and operations, D3Publisher. "With an original storyline, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: VILGAX ATTACKS will take players on an intergalactic journey in never-before-seen alien home worlds that is sure to please both fans of the television series and videogames. "

In BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks, players will take control of Ben and the popular alien forms: Echo Echo, Goop, Brainstorm, ChromaStone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray, and Cannonbolt to manipulate fire, harness electricity, freeze enemies and more. Players will also adventure as alien form Upchuck exclusively in the Nintendo DS version for additional powers to command and explore. Gamers will journey to exciting alien home planets on Ben's first intergalactic adventure as they travel in an upgradeable spacecraft and blast through asteroid fields and enemy ships. Offering a solid blend of combat, puzzle solving and platform gameplay, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks provides hours of gameplay for players of all skill levels.

"Building on the solid success of our first two titles, this latest release will continue to further the success of our video game franchise and cement Ben 10's position as thriving global brand," said Christina Miller, vice president, Cartoon Network Enterprises. "Together with D3, we have once again created a game that contains the qualities fans have come to expect from the Ben 10 video game series and we look forward to its release this fall."

BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks for Nintendo DS is under development by 1st Playable Productions, LLC. All other versions are under development by Papaya Studio Corporation. The game is currently rated "RP" ("Rating Pending") by the ESRB. ...

Dragon Ball and Naruto are back in the gaming headlines over in Japan, and it looks like owners of all three consoles can take part in the fun.

Leaked images from an upcoming issue of Jump Magazine confirm Dragon Ball Raging Blast for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as well as a separate Dragon Ball game (whose full name we weren't able to confirm) for the Wii.

Raging Blast looks like a fighting game in the vein of Sparking. Keywords splashed across the page include "High Speed," "Destruction" and "Wide," the latter in reference to large stages of play.

The Wii title appears to be a side scrolling action game featuring young Goku as the main character. There are some hints that the game will make use of motion controls in some capacity.

Japan will get the Wii title this Summer. The PS3 and Xbox 360 title is currently without a final date.

Even less is known about the new Naruto game, which is being developed for the Wii. The announcement actually comes in the form of a coloring contest where readers of Jump get to add color to a drawing of Naruto, with the best work making it into the final game as an optional costume.

The Jump article refers to the Naruto game as a "10th anniversary dream project." A Japanese release is planned for this Winter.

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/984/984407p1.html ...

Dragon Ball and Naruto are back in the gaming headlines over in Japan, and it looks like owners of all three consoles can take part in the fun.

Leaked images from an upcoming issue of Jump Magazine confirm Dragon Ball Raging Blast for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as well as a separate Dragon Ball game (whose full name we weren't able to confirm) for the Wii.

Raging Blast looks like a fighting game in the vein of Sparking. Keywords splashed across the page include "High Speed," "Destruction" and "Wide," the latter in reference to large stages of play.

The Wii title appears to be a side scrolling action game featuring young Goku as the main character. There are some hints that the game will make use of motion controls in some capacity.

Japan will get the Wii title this Summer. The PS3 and Xbox 360 title is currently without a final date.

Even less is known about the new Naruto game, which is being developed for the Wii. The announcement actually comes in the form of a coloring contest where readers of Jump get to add color to a drawing of Naruto, with the best work making it into the final game as an optional costume.

The Jump article refers to the Naruto game as a "10th anniversary dream project." A Japanese release is planned for this Winter.

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/984/984407p1.html ...

Dragon Ball and Naruto are back in the gaming headlines over in Japan, and it looks like owners of all three consoles can take part in the fun.

Leaked images from an upcoming issue of Jump Magazine confirm Dragon Ball Raging Blast for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as well as a separate Dragon Ball game (whose full name we weren't able to confirm) for the Wii.

Raging Blast looks like a fighting game in the vein of Sparking. Keywords splashed across the page include "High Speed," "Destruction" and "Wide," the latter in reference to large stages of play.

The Wii title appears to be a side scrolling action game featuring young Goku as the main character. There are some hints that the game will make use of motion controls in some capacity.

Japan will get the Wii title this Summer. The PS3 and Xbox 360 title is currently without a final date.

Even less is known about the new Naruto game, which is being developed for the Wii. The announcement actually comes in the form of a coloring contest where readers of Jump get to add color to a drawing of Naruto, with the best work making it into the final game as an optional costume.

The Jump article refers to the Naruto game as a "10th anniversary dream project." A Japanese release is planned for this Winter.

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/984/984407p1.html ...

Nyko Technologies, the premier videogame accessories manufacturer, today announced that the highly anticipated Wand? controller for Wii is now available at retail. Designed for superior functionality, comfort, and value the newest addition to Nyko's Wii product line maintains all the control functions Wii gamers expect with full motion-sensing capability, pointer functionality, vibration feedback, and a built-in speaker

The Wand contains Nyko's all-new Trans-Port technology, which enables control and vibration feedback to be electrically replicated on compatible attachments, providing for faster and more accurate input response. Current attachments made for the Wii Remote can only access buttons through use of mechanical triggers and provide no vibration feedback. One of the many applications of Trans-Port technology is the pistol grip which connects to the Wand and electrically replicates key action buttons, providing controls not currently accessible with attachments for the Wii Remote. In addition, enlarged 1 and 2 buttons and ergonomic finger grooves make the Wand an exceptional choice for classic gaming when turned sideways. Nyko's signature rubberized battery cover is also included to ensure maximum comfort and grip.

"Recognized as Best of CES 2009 in the Gaming category, the Wand offers all-new features and accessories that improve the way players experience games on Wii," said Chris Arbogast, Director of Marketing, Nyko Technologies. "Gamers can also look forward to two new Wand-compatible accessories next month that are just the beginning of the innovative ways Trans-Port technology will be used in the future."

The Wand is available now for a MSRP of $34.99 at Amazon.com, Best Buy, Fred Meyer, GameCrazy, GameStop, Hastings, Kmart, Sears,Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide.

For more information on these and other Nyko products, please visit: www.nyko.com ...