The Godfather Game with new Nintendo Wii Controls. Video from IGN.
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Friday, January 12, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Japan rules best-selling games franchise list
A list of the best-selling games franchises of all-time reveals that Japanese developed titles are the most dominant, with 10 brands in the top 20 coming from companies such as Nintendo, Capcom, Sega and Square Enix.
The list, published by The Independent, shows Nintendo's Mario games to be the biggest sellers, shifting 193 million units, followed by Pokemon (155 million units), with Square Enix's Final Fantasy series racking up 68 million units.
The highest ranked Western developed title is Madden NFL at number four, with 56 million units sold, while publisher Electronic Arts also claims the fifth position with The Sims' 54 million units.
The only licensed franchise is James Bond at number 15 in the chart (30 million units), while Grand Theft Auto (50 million) and Tomb Raider (30 million) are the only UK developed titles in the list.
The full list follows:
1 Mario (Nintendo): 193 million
2 Pokemon (Nintendo): 155 million
3 Final Fantasy (Square Enix): 68 million
4 Madden NFL (Electronic Arts): 56 million
5 The Sims (Maxis/Electronic Arts): 54 million
6 Grand Theft Auto (Rockstar): 50 million
7 Donkey Kong (Nintendo): 48 million
8 The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo): 47 million
9 Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega): 44 million
10 Gran Turismo (Sony): 44 million
11 Lineage (NCsoft): 43 million
12 Dragon Quest (Square Enix): 41 million
13 Crash Bandicoot (Sony/Vivendi): 34 million
14 Resident Evil (Capcom): 31 million
15 James Bond (Various): 30 million
16 Tomb Raider (Eidos Interactive): 30 million
17 Mega Man (Capcom): 26 million
18 Command & Conquer (Westwood/Electronic Arts): 25 million
19 Street Fighter (Capcom): 25 million
20 Mortal Kombat (Midway): 20 million
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The list, published by The Independent, shows Nintendo's Mario games to be the biggest sellers, shifting 193 million units, followed by Pokemon (155 million units), with Square Enix's Final Fantasy series racking up 68 million units.
The highest ranked Western developed title is Madden NFL at number four, with 56 million units sold, while publisher Electronic Arts also claims the fifth position with The Sims' 54 million units.
The only licensed franchise is James Bond at number 15 in the chart (30 million units), while Grand Theft Auto (50 million) and Tomb Raider (30 million) are the only UK developed titles in the list.
The full list follows:
1 Mario (Nintendo): 193 million
2 Pokemon (Nintendo): 155 million
3 Final Fantasy (Square Enix): 68 million
4 Madden NFL (Electronic Arts): 56 million
5 The Sims (Maxis/Electronic Arts): 54 million
6 Grand Theft Auto (Rockstar): 50 million
7 Donkey Kong (Nintendo): 48 million
8 The Legend of Zelda (Nintendo): 47 million
9 Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega): 44 million
10 Gran Turismo (Sony): 44 million
11 Lineage (NCsoft): 43 million
12 Dragon Quest (Square Enix): 41 million
13 Crash Bandicoot (Sony/Vivendi): 34 million
14 Resident Evil (Capcom): 31 million
15 James Bond (Various): 30 million
16 Tomb Raider (Eidos Interactive): 30 million
17 Mega Man (Capcom): 26 million
18 Command & Conquer (Westwood/Electronic Arts): 25 million
19 Street Fighter (Capcom): 25 million
20 Mortal Kombat (Midway): 20 million
Warlords Joins Disciples II And Jagged Alliance 2 In Strategy First's Lineup For The Nintendo DS
Warlords DS is an eight player turn-based game of conquest and empire. Different worlds provide a stage for the player to excel in combat. In the quest for final victory, gamers can assemble vast armies, conquer and loot mighty cities, undertake perilous quests, make and break alliances, and wield magical artifacts of great power. Although economics, diplomacy, and exploration weigh heavily in the outcome of each game, the primary emphasis is placed on combat.
Features
· Random worlds for infinite game replay value
· Hidden maps for extra tension and danger
· 20 built-in scenarios to play again and again
· Up to 8 players with hot-seat and Nintendo WiFi support
· 28 different army types to produce for your mighty hordes
· 4 terrains – grasslands, desert, wastelands and frozen tundra
· Formidable AI system to challenge experienced gamers
· Exceptional graphics and sound provide deep immersion
· Integrated tutorial and military advisor
· Historical tracking of all statistical information
· Based on the award winning Warlords franchise
Disciples DS is the much anticipated debut of the award winning Disciples Franchise on the Nintendo DS. Ten years have passed since the first great wars and the time to take up arms against an insidious evil draws near. Disciples DS is poised to become a name synonymous with great strategy/RPG action.
Features:
· Visually Stunning Characters and terrain for the epic battle.
· Over 200 individually animated characters
· Every character gains experience and can gain levels
· Over 100 animated magic spells
· 4 unique campaigns tell the story
· Multiplayer supports up to 4 players
· Intelligent and challenging combat AI
Features
· Random worlds for infinite game replay value
· Hidden maps for extra tension and danger
· 20 built-in scenarios to play again and again
· Up to 8 players with hot-seat and Nintendo WiFi support
· 28 different army types to produce for your mighty hordes
· 4 terrains – grasslands, desert, wastelands and frozen tundra
· Formidable AI system to challenge experienced gamers
· Exceptional graphics and sound provide deep immersion
· Integrated tutorial and military advisor
· Historical tracking of all statistical information
· Based on the award winning Warlords franchise
Disciples DS is the much anticipated debut of the award winning Disciples Franchise on the Nintendo DS. Ten years have passed since the first great wars and the time to take up arms against an insidious evil draws near. Disciples DS is poised to become a name synonymous with great strategy/RPG action.
Features:
· Visually Stunning Characters and terrain for the epic battle.
· Over 200 individually animated characters
· Every character gains experience and can gain levels
· Over 100 animated magic spells
· 4 unique campaigns tell the story
· Multiplayer supports up to 4 players
· Intelligent and challenging combat AI
Sony say - PS3 is most powerful console
Sony has declared that PlayStation 3 the most powerful next-generation console available - despite what it's rivals might claim.
Sony president said, "I have heard many people say our competitors' systems are just as powerful as the PS3. That simply is not true."
"No other next generation entertainment system pushes the envelope on advanced technology like PS3."
However, producing such advanced technology has caused difficulties - with manufacturing problems leading to stock shortages and launch delays.
"I don't think anyone could have foreseen the difficulties we encountered in the production of the blue laser diode for the PlayStation 3".
"We were asking our teams to develop millions of components for the PlayStation 3, like the Blu-ray disc player and cell broadband engine, that had previously only been produced in the thousands."
I have heard people say that a high-capacity game delivery vehicle like Blu-ray isn't necessary in a next generation computer entertainment system. You just can't expect that 9GB of storage capacity found on today's DVDs are going to have enough space to hold tomorrow's games.
Hirai went on to observe that some of the first wave of PS3 games, such as Insomniac's Resistance: Fall of Man, take up 16GB of space - which "simply wouldn't be possible on any other system without using multiple discs".
Sony president said, "I have heard many people say our competitors' systems are just as powerful as the PS3. That simply is not true."
"No other next generation entertainment system pushes the envelope on advanced technology like PS3."
However, producing such advanced technology has caused difficulties - with manufacturing problems leading to stock shortages and launch delays.
"I don't think anyone could have foreseen the difficulties we encountered in the production of the blue laser diode for the PlayStation 3".
"We were asking our teams to develop millions of components for the PlayStation 3, like the Blu-ray disc player and cell broadband engine, that had previously only been produced in the thousands."
I have heard people say that a high-capacity game delivery vehicle like Blu-ray isn't necessary in a next generation computer entertainment system. You just can't expect that 9GB of storage capacity found on today's DVDs are going to have enough space to hold tomorrow's games.
Hirai went on to observe that some of the first wave of PS3 games, such as Insomniac's Resistance: Fall of Man, take up 16GB of space - which "simply wouldn't be possible on any other system without using multiple discs".
HMV unhappy at wii allocation
HMV said the Nintendo Wii was one of its hottest Christmas products, but the lack of stock available has left the chain frustrated.
HMV were chosen as the UK launch partner for the Wii, and its flagship Oxford Street store hosted a midnight event attended by Nintendo UK boss along with several celebrities.
Pre-ordered stock quickly sold out - and HMV could have shifted many more units had there been enough.
HMV were chosen as the UK launch partner for the Wii, and its flagship Oxford Street store hosted a midnight event attended by Nintendo UK boss along with several celebrities.
Pre-ordered stock quickly sold out - and HMV could have shifted many more units had there been enough.
More sales for Nintendo
Nintendo expects full-year profits to increase by 20 per cent
They expecting net income to climb to 120 billion yen (EUR 774.9 million) for the year ending March 31st 2007.
Nintendo raised forecasts for the DS, expecting sales of the handheld to rise to 23 million, plus 100 million games sold.
Wii software is expecting to reach 21 million games, compared to an earlier estimate of 17 million.
Wii consoles sales remain at the previous target of six million units.
Nintendo now expects 900 billion yen (EUR 5.8 billion) in sales this year.
They expecting net income to climb to 120 billion yen (EUR 774.9 million) for the year ending March 31st 2007.
Nintendo raised forecasts for the DS, expecting sales of the handheld to rise to 23 million, plus 100 million games sold.
Wii software is expecting to reach 21 million games, compared to an earlier estimate of 17 million.
Wii consoles sales remain at the previous target of six million units.
Nintendo now expects 900 billion yen (EUR 5.8 billion) in sales this year.
Centre of Excellence plans to support future UK
Trade body TIGA has welcomed recent statements made by MP Shaun Woodward, on the need for a dedicated 'games academy' to benefit the UK industry.
The idea of a games academy, or Centre of Excellence, was first put to the MP last July, and is part of the three-pronged initiative by TIGA to address skills shortages in the videogame sector - along with encouraging the development of new IP, and a scheme to assist research, debate and innovation in industry technology.
TIGA has been in discussions with independent and developer-owned studios across the country in order to understand industry requirements, as well as researching initiatives in other European countries to see what can be learned, and to look at possible collaborations.
"The industry is crying out for more suitably skilled people to enter the sector. Skills needed to cope with the next-gen transition to larger studios and changing patterns of production are needed now."
"There are potential gains to be made by looking at how techniques and know-how from other closely related industries can inform the way we develop product. These are the issues we are exploring with companies and partners," he said.
"Most training is done in-house or on the job, which is a large investment for companies and partly explains why there is general anxiety at the poaching and tempting of staff away from studios."
TIGA's long-term goal is to to develop strategies for the continued success and competitiveness of the UK games industry in an ever-changing global market.
The idea of a games academy, or Centre of Excellence, was first put to the MP last July, and is part of the three-pronged initiative by TIGA to address skills shortages in the videogame sector - along with encouraging the development of new IP, and a scheme to assist research, debate and innovation in industry technology.
TIGA has been in discussions with independent and developer-owned studios across the country in order to understand industry requirements, as well as researching initiatives in other European countries to see what can be learned, and to look at possible collaborations.
"The industry is crying out for more suitably skilled people to enter the sector. Skills needed to cope with the next-gen transition to larger studios and changing patterns of production are needed now."
"There are potential gains to be made by looking at how techniques and know-how from other closely related industries can inform the way we develop product. These are the issues we are exploring with companies and partners," he said.
"Most training is done in-house or on the job, which is a large investment for companies and partly explains why there is general anxiety at the poaching and tempting of staff away from studios."
TIGA's long-term goal is to to develop strategies for the continued success and competitiveness of the UK games industry in an ever-changing global market.
Sony are 'talentless' say Microsoft
Microsoft launched an unprecedented attack on Sony's PlayStation 3 business at CES in Las Vegas yesterday.
Two senior executives branded the Japanese firm's online service for the newly-launched console a "disaster" and said the company lacks the talent and the "DNA" to ever deliver a suitable online console service for consumers.
"It's going to take Sony a couple of years to get up to speed on this, and I'm NOT sure that they necessarily have the talent, or it's built into who they are as a company".
"They're struggling with some of their hardware issues, and apparently they're going to deliver another five million in the next 90 days. But this business is about hardware, software and services now. And the consumer expects that."
"It's taken a company like Microsoft four solid years to get where we are today - the richness of the experience, the consistency of the experience, constantly updating features and making it feel fresh - and we're a software company and this is a software plane".
"If I wanted to make my online service better, and I wanted to give Sony a little piece of advice, it would be to copy Xbox Live a little more closely".
"My honest opinion is that it's pretty much a disaster. They keep saying that they have a free service. Well, if they don't have anything, of course it's free. And you know what: what's free about £300?"
Bill Gates announced on Sunday that Xbox Live will be brought to Windows Vista this summer, and an announcement from Sony on Monday that 1 million PS3s have now shipped in the US.
Source: Games Indusry
Two senior executives branded the Japanese firm's online service for the newly-launched console a "disaster" and said the company lacks the talent and the "DNA" to ever deliver a suitable online console service for consumers.
"It's going to take Sony a couple of years to get up to speed on this, and I'm NOT sure that they necessarily have the talent, or it's built into who they are as a company".
"They're struggling with some of their hardware issues, and apparently they're going to deliver another five million in the next 90 days. But this business is about hardware, software and services now. And the consumer expects that."
"It's taken a company like Microsoft four solid years to get where we are today - the richness of the experience, the consistency of the experience, constantly updating features and making it feel fresh - and we're a software company and this is a software plane".
"If I wanted to make my online service better, and I wanted to give Sony a little piece of advice, it would be to copy Xbox Live a little more closely".
"My honest opinion is that it's pretty much a disaster. They keep saying that they have a free service. Well, if they don't have anything, of course it's free. And you know what: what's free about £300?"
Bill Gates announced on Sunday that Xbox Live will be brought to Windows Vista this summer, and an announcement from Sony on Monday that 1 million PS3s have now shipped in the US.
Source: Games Indusry
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
Midnight Store Openings
Blizzard announced today that it will co-host special midnight signing events at four retail locations across Europe to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.
Copies of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade will be on sale during the events, with availability subject to stocks and store capacity at each location. Blizzard development team members will be present to help celebrate the launch.
UK:HMV
150 Oxford Street
London W1D 1DJ
Doors open: 11pm, January 15
FRANCE: FNAC
74 Ave des Champs Elysées
Doors open: midnight – 4am, January 16
GERMANY: Media Markt
10627 Berlin-Charlottenburg
Krumme Straße 48
On sale: midnight, January 16
SWEDEN: EB Games Gallerian
Hamngatan 37
Stockholm
Doors open: midnight, January 16
Monday, January 15 and Tuesday January 16, 2007
On Sale at midnight
With more than 7.5 million players worldwide, World of Warcraft has become the most popular massively multiplayer role-playing game to date. The game’s first expansion, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, will allow players to advance up to the new level cap of 70; embark on new adventures in the continent of Outland, where they can obtain player-controlled flying mounts; play as two new races – the Blood Elves and the Draenei; take up the new profession of jewelcrafting; engage in exciting new forms of player-vs.-player combat; and much more.
Blizzard announced today that it will co-host special midnight signing events at four retail locations across Europe to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.
Copies of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade will be on sale during the events, with availability subject to stocks and store capacity at each location. Blizzard development team members will be present to help celebrate the launch.
UK:HMV
150 Oxford Street
London W1D 1DJ
Doors open: 11pm, January 15
FRANCE: FNAC
74 Ave des Champs Elysées
Doors open: midnight – 4am, January 16
GERMANY: Media Markt
10627 Berlin-Charlottenburg
Krumme Straße 48
On sale: midnight, January 16
SWEDEN: EB Games Gallerian
Hamngatan 37
Stockholm
Doors open: midnight, January 16
Monday, January 15 and Tuesday January 16, 2007
On Sale at midnight
With more than 7.5 million players worldwide, World of Warcraft has become the most popular massively multiplayer role-playing game to date. The game’s first expansion, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, will allow players to advance up to the new level cap of 70; embark on new adventures in the continent of Outland, where they can obtain player-controlled flying mounts; play as two new races – the Blood Elves and the Draenei; take up the new profession of jewelcrafting; engage in exciting new forms of player-vs.-player combat; and much more.
Harvest Moon Wii Footage
Here is some more of the latest Harvest Moon Wii footage of the game, this is of the Female Character in the fields Sowing the fields, planting crops, and watering them!!!
Or watch here
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Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Grand Prix 4
Senna: My hero
A video with battles for positions in GrandPrix 4, a Formula 1 simulator.
Level PRO. Many flashs of Spa-Francorchamps.
Or watch here
4:30minutes
A video with battles for positions in GrandPrix 4, a Formula 1 simulator.
Level PRO. Many flashs of Spa-Francorchamps.
Or watch here
4:30minutes
World of Warcraft Gold guide
Teaches you how to use an add-on and the AH to make a lot of gold.
Use link below below to watch - embedding disabled
Watch here
Use link below below to watch - embedding disabled
Watch here
Twilight Princess: Killing the Postman
I found a way to kill the postman! Ya think he's a bother? Why not just make him run straight off the edge of the Earth then?
I hung off the edge and sidled at first since that bypasses the location where the postman appears if you don't do this.
A warning though, if ya do this your frame rate will drop down to less than one every second.
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I hung off the edge and sidled at first since that bypasses the location where the postman appears if you don't do this.
A warning though, if ya do this your frame rate will drop down to less than one every second.
Or watch here
Monday, January 08, 2007
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