Dear Ubisoft;
Scene It? Bright Lights! is coming to Wii and PS3. The game will feature the same buzzer friendly trivia gameplay you know and love. Here's the press release below:
GREETINGS FROM WUHU ISLAND!LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias, a sequel to last year's WiiWare sensation Lost Winds, has just been announced. The game will take place in the land of Mistralis, where you're able to switch between Winter and Summer, which will help you on your quest. So far, no price or release date information has been announced.
Below is a brief game description, from the official press release:
[The power of the wind is once again in the palm of your hand as you wield your Wii Remote to use the elemental powers of Enril the Wind Spirit to protect and guide the young boy Toku - power his jumps and glides, suspend and smash new enemies, and explore all-new expanses of the stunningly presented, magical land of Mistralis as you experience Toku and Enril’s new adventure to save Toku’s mother, lift an ancient Curse and thwart the evil Balasar.]
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For those about to rock, Guitar Hero 5 has just released. The game features over 80 songs from over 80 bands across all different genres. The game also features in-game appearances from Kurt Cobain, Johnny Cash, Shirley Manson and more.
Don't forget, those who purchase the game today will receive a special code to redeem online for a free copy of this December's Guitar Hero: Van Halen. The game will ship within 6 weeks of your order. Simply visit this link to redeem your free game.
So what are you waiting for?
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A new single-player level for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is available now for Xbox 360 owners through Xbox LIVE Marketplace and for PlayStation 3 owners through the PlayStation Network. The level features The “Secret Apprentice” in a mission that continues the story of The Force Unleashed taking the Star Wars Saga in an entirely new and unexpected direction.
The mission begins at the end of the story of The Force Unleashed and re-imagines the Saga as if the Secret Apprentice had killed Darth Vader and taken his place at the Emperor’s side, becoming the most powerful Sith Lord in the universe. The story picks up as the Emperor sends his new apprentice to the planet Tatooine to dispatch Obi-Wan Kenobi - who has been hiding on the planet ever since the events of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. During their hunt for the reclusive Jedi, players will also explore the depths of Jabba the Hutt’s palace and encounter notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force and casts players as Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice,” unveiling new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy seen through the eyes of a mysterious new character armed with unprecedented powers. Originally released in September 2008, the game quickly became the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever, and has since sold six million units worldwide.According to gaming site Kotaku, Nintendo will now offer their Internet Channel free of charge. The channel was initially free when first released, but eventually landed a $5 price tag.
Nintendo is now changing their tune, and wants to give the channel for free. In fact, the company feels so bad for those who purchased the channel previously, they will be offering an NES, Super Nintendo, and Nintendo 64 Virtual Console title free. No word yet on the specifics of this deal and how you'll redeem your upcoming free Wii Shop download.
The offer will extend through October.
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Wii Fit Plus, the enhanced version of the extremely popular fitness software title Wii Fit, will be hitting store shelves October 4th. Instead of being a sequel, the game serves as a revamped title, trying to build upon what the original title offered.
Wii Fit Plus will add customization, allowing users to pick areas on their body they want to focus on, and picking exercises that correspond. The game also adds a slew of new mini-games, including Segway themed games. You simply lean on the balance board in the direction you want to move, just like the with a real Segway.
Additionally, the game will replace current Wii Fit models at retail, upping the bundled price (includes Wii Balance Board) to $99.99. Those who own the original and want the enhanced version of the game can purchase it for a mere $19.99
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Nintendo has announced that the DSi handheld will get two new colors here in North America. White and pink are both joining the current lineup of blue and black.
The DSi features dual cameras, as well as built in Wi-Fi and its own App-store of sorts called the DSi Shop Channel. The handheld retails for $169.99, with the new colors available September 13th.
Additionally, Nintendo has announced that a Wii Remote and Wii MotionPlus bundle will arrive this holiday season, in black. The new color was first seen in Japan, as part of a console and controller lineup to help launch the release of the popular game Monster Hunter 3. Nintendo will also be selling their Nunchuk controller in black as well. No console color options have been announced for North America, but such an announced could probably come after the holiday season.
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The Walt Disney Corp. will acquire Marvel Entertainment, according to the BBC. The deal will include Marvel's wealth of over 5,000 characters. It will be interesting to see how this deal will affect theme parks, as several Marvel character based rides are in Six Flags and Universal theme parks, rivals of Walt Disney World.
Here are some new screenshots of the Green Lantern in action, for the upcoming PS3 and PC release of DC Universe Online. Additionally, below are a few key facts about the game.
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Nintendo has added a few new gems today (starting at Noon/EST) as well as a retro favorite. Read the official Nintendo press release below to see what games will be hitting WiiWare, Virtual Console and DSiWare today.
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: PIRATES, PUZZLES, RATTLERS AND ROLE-PLAYING
Aug. 31, 2009
"All for one and one for all" is an apt way to describe the latest lineup of downloadable games from the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop. Each of this week's new titles is a single-player affair, but they're all quite different in genre and style, offering something special for a variety of gaming tastes.
WiiWare™
Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 2
Publisher: Telltale Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Alcohol Reference, Cartoon Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Guybrush's adventures continue on the high seas as pox-plagued pirates lay siege to the innocent Mer-People. Between defending the Mer-People and dodging the persistent pirate hunter hot on his trail, Guybrush manages to catch up to his beloved wife and despised arch-nemesis, but the reunion is short-lived. Now Guybrush must focus on eradicating the Pox of LeChuck before more harm can be done. And as the Mighty Pirate draws closer to a cure, the waters will only grow murkier in this thrilling chapter of the epic saga.
3-2-1, Rattle Battle!
Publisher: Tecmo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: 3-2-1, Rattle Battle! is a party game packed with exciting mini-games. Intuitive controls mean that anyone can enjoy playing - just grab the Wii Remote™ and shake it to "rattle." Great fun for single players, but the party really gets started when you register high scores on Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection to see how you measure up against players from around the globe.
Virtual Console™
Phantasy Star™
Original platform: SEGA Master System
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone 10 and Older) - Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Originally released on the SEGA Master System, Phantasy Star is a pioneer in the role-playing game genre. Alis is the fearless female protagonist out to avenge her brother's death at the hands of cruel dictator King Lassic. Players must guide Alis and her troops through the sprawling environments of the Agol solar system in an attempt to defeat King Lassic and liberate the people of Agol. Engage in dynamic turn-based combat with dragons, ghouls, giants and magicians by using unique weapons such as glowing daggers, crossbows and magic spells.
Nintendo DSiWare™
Puzzle League™ Express
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: The ever-popular Puzzle League comes to Nintendo DSiWare. As it is with all good puzzlers, the concept is simple: Connect blocks of the same color to clear them from the screen and prevent your stack from becoming too high. There are four single-player modes to choose from: Endless (survive to earn a top score), Clear (eliminate all blocks above the line), Score Attack (score as high as possible in two minutes) and Vs. COM (use items and combos to attack a computer opponent). You can choose from a variety of background music to help get you in the zone, and even play in horizontal or vertical mode by holding the Nintendo DSi system normally or like a book. Whichever way you play, you're guaranteed maximum fun.
