Nintendo DSi out in UK plus Pink, Blue and Green Nintendo DSi mobile gaming

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Mobile gaming, “Nintendo DSi” released a new colour

Nintendo is a portable game machine, “Nintendo DS” as a three-shot series in November 2008 released a “Nintendo DSi” for the body color The traditional “White” “Black”, plus the new “pink” “green,” “Metallic Blue” color to add 3, 2009 March 20 announced that it has released.

The price is 18,900 yen equal to the past.

“Nintendo DS” series is the total sales, at the end of last year, 2567 million units in Japan and sold worldwide after its release in 9622 and 10000 units, a popular video game, the fastest in all major markets around the world The machine is, the software keeps track of memory like “My DS” carry the excitement of making a feature called “Nintendo DSi” to further expand demand by increasing the number of color, body color, “to ownership of one person from one family,” aims to be one step closer to the ultimate goal of dissemination.

Nintendo DSI, which is currently sold only in Japan, and other local conditions are as follows.
Americas: 2009 will release on April 5, “Black” “Blue” Americas: 2009 will release on April 5, “Black” “Blue”
Europe: 2009 will release on April 3, “black” “white” Europe: 2009 April 3 release, “Black” “White”
Australia: 2009 April 2 release “black” “white” Australia: 2009 April 2 release, “Black” “White”

Grasslands Environment in the Puzzle-tastic Roogoo Titles for Wii and Nintendo DS

Welcome to the beautiful and peaceful Planet Roo. During their stay, players will meet the friendly Roogoo and help them save their planet by collecting meteors of assorted shapes and colours. By rotating platforms, players align meteors with the corresponding holes and progress from level to level.

The serene Grasslands are the first stop on the player’s journey in both the Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ versions. On Wii, the friendly guide, Roo-cuz will introduce himself and explain how to identify the landing spots for meteors, how to increase the speed of descending meteors and how to collect butterflies and meteor shapes with the onscreen cursor.

On Nintendo DS, the friendly Roogoo guide players and teach them how to rotate platforms to align meteors with the corresponding holes and progress from level to level.

They also share tips on how to identify the landing spots for meteors, how to increase the speed of descending meteors and how to collect meteor shapes and fire stars while skydiving.

Some levels see players helping the Roogoo skydive, collecting descending meteors as they go. Here they meet the evil Meemoo for the first time. Meemoo are the enemies of the Roogoo; filled with greed, envy and pride, the Meemoo want to drain the life force from the Roogoo planets. They try to steal the meteors and stop the Roogoo in their quest.

Get ready Wii players, because near the end of the Grasslands journey Roo-cuz introduces a new shape to players. Also, the Evil Meemoo king appears and begins dropping bombs onto the Roogoo. Players need to be careful of him and of his Meemoo
minions, who try and block the holes on the platforms. They can be defeated by quickly dropping meteors on their heads. Dispatch these enemies to finish the trip through the Grasslands.

If players bring their Nintendo DS along for the journey, they can sync it with the Wii to unlock a bonus level. Here, there are multiple Meemoos ready to attack in stacks. All of the practice so far will prove handy in eliminating the Meemoo threat in this extra level.

Roogoo Twisted Towers for Wii and Roogoo Attack! for Nintendo DS will be available in Europe this summer.

Dynasty Warriors - Strikeforce demo available to download on PlayStation Network - with video

KOEI announce the release of the DYNASTY WARRIORS: STRIKEFORCE demo for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. This radical departure for the series, which sees teams of up to four players joining forces to battle against some of the most cunning foes ever to feature in a Warriors game, is now available to download and play with your friends from the PlayStation Network.

DYNASTY WARRIORS: STRIKEFORCE will be available to buy across Europe from May 1st 2009.

“Being designed exclusively for the PSP has enabled the development team to focus on the strengths of this format and implement a multitude of new ideas and features that really make the most of this hardware.” Said Will Curley, Vice President Sales & Marketing KOEI Ltd “Combine this with the ability to develop your character in so many areas and then team up with your friends and DYNASTY WARRIORS STRIKEFORCE is already well equipped to capture the imagination of RPG fans and action gamers alike.”

The multi-million selling DYNASTY WARRIORS series has long been renowned for pitting a lone warrior against an army of thousands. Now for the first time up to four players can team up to create a strikeforce of legendary warriors and head into battle against cunning enemies and massive bosses.

End of level bosses await intrepid heroes with a multitude of guises and deadly attacks whilst the enemies spread throughout each level now possess much greater levels of intelligence and more powerful attacks. So now more than ever it’s imperative that players work together as a team and find ways to overcome the challenges and obstacles that stand between them and victory. Only through co-ordinated attacks can the team conquer the massive fortresses and huge beasts that populate each deadly level.

Unleashing your character’s FURY transformation now bestows the player with a range of attacks and abilities far more powerful and spectacular looking than a standard attack. For the first time ever players can take to the skies and face off against their foes in spectacular aerial combat. By cleverly utilizing the numerous new powers ups and abilities players can benefit from a tantalizing variety of new moves and attacks including the ability to fly, lightning fast speed and greater healing powers.



With a multitude of ways to improve your character’s ability, specialise in particular areas, buy items in the towns and share items among friends, DYNASTY WARRIORS: STRIKEFORCE gives players the opportunity to shape their character in whatever way they so desire. For the first time ever in a Warriors game the player can now select a secondary weapon for any character before they go into battle. Truly formidable combinations of legendary warrior and mighty weapons are now a reality.

My Baby Girl Boy Nintendo DS video game Easter video trailer

My Baby ranked N°1 on Nintendo DS has released an Easter video - watch it below.

Vertigo video game up for Best New Talent award

Run Jump Duck Entertainment is four students currently studying the third year at Gotland University, Sweden. They are about to release their game Vertigo which recently got a nomination for “The Best New Nordic Talent” award by the Nordic Game Program.

“You could describe the game as a Sonic meets Burnout experience.” says Run Jump Duck Ent. producer Max Tiilikainen.

Vertigo is a platform racing game that combines speed and jumping to deliver fast adrenalin pumping action in a game for everyone, regardless of skill level. The goal in Vertigo is to pick up as many powerups you can in order to try and “Chain” these powerups together (I.e. grab a powerup before the effect of the previous powerup is over) to go faster and faster towards the finish line.

“We want our game to be a pick up and play experience so that anyone should be able to play it without losing any aspects of the action” says producer Max Tiilikainen.

The students won Gotland Game Awards 2008 with the game and have since then started their own company, Run Jump Duck Entertainment. Right now Vertigo is being adapted for the XNA platform with a targeted release on Xbox Live Community Games this summer.

Vertigo is one of five games nominated for “The Best New Nordic Talent” award at this year’s Nordic Game Conference in Malmoe, Sweden.

“We are extremely happy over this especially when this puts us next to big names like Avalanche, it’s a great recognition!” says gameplay programmer Daniel Martis.

Vertigo will be on display at the Nordic Game Conference 19-20 May.



Official Website: www.vertigogame.com

Battlestar Galactic and Terminator composer to create music for Dark Void - with video

Bear McCreary, known for his composition for Battlestar Galactica and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, creates soundtrack for Capcom's upcoming action-shooter

April 2, 2009—Capcom announced today that composer Bear McCreary, known best for his work on popular sci-fi TV series Battlestar Galactica, has signed on to score Capcom’s highly-anticipated third-person action game, Dark Void.

He has gained international renown over the last few years for his amazing work on Battlestar, and Dark Void marks the first time McCreary will be creating the score for a video game.

“When I got the call from Capcom to work on the music for Dark Void, I jumped at the chance to do it, considering my love for Capcom games.” said McCreary. “I have been looking for the opportunity to compose a game score for a long time, but I’ve been waiting for the right one. Dark Void’s epic story and unique gameplay drew me in immediately and I have had a lot of fun working on the project.”

Dark Void , Capcom’s upcoming third person action-shooter, is set to launch on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Windows PCs this year. Developed by Airtight Studios and Capcom, Dark Void combines run-and-gun combat with the thrill of soaring jetpack action in the skies.

Dark Void is a new sci-fi action-adventure game that combines an adrenaline-fuelled blend of aerial and on-foot combat set in a parallel universe called "The Void". Players will take on the role of Will; a pilot who while on a routine air cargo flight crashes in the Bermuda triangle leading him to be trapped in the Void. Will soon finds himself swept into a desperate struggle for survival at the head of a group called The Survivors.

Trapped in the Void, these resistance fighters are battling to hold off a mysterious alien race that plans to threaten Earth.

Dark Void's unique combination of in-air and on-ground combat creates a thrilling new gameplay dynamic to the third-person shooter experience. Dark Void's unique vertical combat system allows players to dangle from thousand foot drops as they take cover and take out enemies from above and below, bringing a real sense of vulnerability and intensity to the player.

Defying gravity in vertical combat is only half the battle as, Will's endeavours are rewarded with upgrades to his rocket pack allowing fierce in-air combat as gamers fly through the Void at terrifying speeds shooting down anything that gets in their path. Blasting away at massive bosses has never been this much fun as Dark Void offers a unique grip system made up of a variety of grip-based mini-games including skyjacking UFOs mid-flight.

Features

* Sci-Fi Action-Adventure combines aerial and on-foot combat for unparallel 3D third-person shooter experience
* Gravity-defying vertical combat system where moving up is the only way to bring your enemies down
* Unique grip system that allows the players to scale walls jumping from surface to surface or hijack UFO's while in mid-air
* Explosive hover and rocket pack and special in-air moves allow players to fly with reckless abandon while performing hair-raising stunts
* The Void- a mind-bending parallel world where an evil alien race called, "The Watchers" are waiting...
* Mysterious thought-provoking storyline based on conspiracy theory and strange phenomenon

Monster Jam Urban Assault National Champion Crowned in Las Vegas

Eric Meyers Takes Home the 2nd Ever National Championship after Three Months of Competition

Eric Meyers, of Fairfield, Calf., was crowed the 2nd ever National Champion Saturday in the Monster Jam - Urban Assault National Tournament live from Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium at the Monster Jam NGK Spark Plugs World Finals.

Meyers, who qualified for his trip to the Monster Jam: Urban Assault National Tournament semi-finals in Las Vegas after winning the final qualifying round at the Oakland, Calif. Monster Jam, was practically speechless after his win.

“It’s absolutely amazing, it’s the best feeling in the world right now,” said Meyers after he won the final round in front of the sell-out crowd at Sam Boyd Stadium. “It’s a once in a life time opportunity. I just tried to play smooth, and that’s what wins races.”

After being one of the eight fastest regional qualifiers, Meyers was flown to Las Vegas for an all expenses paid trip with the other seven fastest regional qualifiers and the one online wildcard winner. The nine contestants gamed their way through 3 semi-final rounds in the Built Ford Tough Party in the Pits, and the three winners and the fastest of the non-winners played in the final round in front of the sell-out crowd on the jumbotron.

In total Meyers beat out 64 contestants at the 16 regional qualifiers in addition to the thousands who signed up at www.MonsterJamOnline.com for a chance to compete in the tournament.

In Monster Jam: Urban Assault, all-out destruction is taken to a whole new level by busting the traditional Monster Jam action out of the stadiums and onto city streets across the globe. Players can choose from over 27 different monster trucks, including classic Monster Jam icons like Grave Digger, Maximum Destruction, Monster Mutt, El Toro Loco, Blue Thunder and Captain’s Curse, as well as newer stars such as Stone Crusher and Backwards Bob. The game focuses on crushing everything in your path while doing insane tricks in never before seen urban environments. Monster Jam: Urban Assault features 26 new urban tracks, 12 authentic Monster Jam stadiums, seven different game modes and 12 skill competitions, and players can challenge up to four of their friends via split-screen multiplayer.

Highlights from the 2009 Monster Jam season and the Monster Jam NGK Spark Plugs World Finals can be viewed Sunday, April 12 at Noon EST, on the CBS Sports Spectacular Monster Jam show. The event will also air on Speed TV in May 2009; check your local listings for date and times.

The Monster Jam NGK Spark Plugs World Finals returns to Sam Boyd stadium in Las Vegas on March 26-27, 2010. Once again, the world’s top monster trucks will take to the toughest track for the greatest monster truck event in the world. The coveted Double Down packages, which include sideline jackpot seats to Saturday’s show, access to Friday’s qualifying, a Double Down t-shirt, Monster Jam World Finals DVD, barbeque and more will be available during the pre-sale which begins April 6th, 2009. For pre-sale information and details on how to purchase the 2010 Double Down packages visit www.MonsterJamOnline.com.

Speed Zone futuristic racing video game on Nintendo Wii

The upcoming release of Speed Zone a graphically-stunning, futuristic racing game for the Nintendo Wii home video game system has been announced.

Set for North American release in late May, 2009, Speed Zone breaks new ground for graphics on Wii with game play to match. Furiously fast and silky smooth, the game runs at a bar-raising 60 frames per second.

Stunning terrains are set on colorful planets, floating asteroids, and space stations. Speed Zone features three core game modes - Solo, Race, and Battle – each with multiple goals and a progressive, level-unlock structure.

Multiplayer options in Race and Battle modes break new ground as well, allowing for up to eight players (split screen) using four Wii Remotes™ and any combination of four Nunchuks, Classic Controllers, Nintendo GameCube™ controllers, or Logitech Speed Force Wireless force feedback racing wheels. Speed Zone is the first Wii game to support up to four of the Speed Force Wireless wheels.

A 3D, three-sided pyramid menu provides access to the game’s 30 levels. The pyramid menu displays 10 Solo tracks, 10 Race tracks, and 10 Battle arenas. Initially, only the lowest-tier levels are unlocked. Players need to achieve a number of goals to unlock level links to the more challenging levels above on the pyramid menu.

In Solo mode, players try to ignite jet thrusters with boost pads to accelerate "into the zone,” with phantom cars and racing lines to help set lap records. When a player beats the targeted Zone-Time, the next level unlocks. Players can find secret pickups and shortcuts and earn bonus rewards by setting new best times. Bonus rewards can be used to buy new cars, skins, aerodynamic aides, and performance upgrades, which give the player the opportunity to go even faster when revisiting levels.

In Race mode, players compete against seven computer-controlled AI cars. Players unlock the next level by finishing in the top three (or better, depending on the difficulty level).

Battle Mode is an all-out, futuristic demolition derby, using some spectacular weapons. Players can fry opponents with a lighting gun or shatter them with an overactive chain-gun complete with flying shells – not to mention a plethora of other weapons, including rockets, missiles, lasers, and mines. Defensive pick-ups include shock-jumps, shields, and a stealth cloak.

Speed Zone comes from UK-based Awesome Play Ltd., a studio headed by renowned developer Archer Maclean. Archer Maclean has a 30-year track record of award-winning hits, including the seminal PSP launch title "Archer Maclean’s Mercury." Among Maclean’s other acclaimed works are Pool Paradise, World Karate Championship (a US No 1 hit in 1986), IK+, andthe classic Dropzone.

Jamie Oliver What's Cooking video game review Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS is no stranger to nontraditional games, and What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver makes a marked departure from already quirky titles like Cooking Mama by billing itself as an interactive cookbook.

A portable video game might not be the first place to turn to for recipes, but the simple interface makes it accessible for anyone willing to get past the obvious gimmickry.

The main draw of What's Cooking (and a missed opportunity in Cooking Mama) is the inclusion of 100 recipes by Oliver to make in the real world. Each listing comes with an image of the completed dish, an ingredient list, step-by-step instructions and additional comments by Oliver, which makes for a decent amount of content.

It's a convenient and portable package, even if you might feel silly checking your shopping list on the portable system while in the supermarket. You might feel even sillier saying "next" and "previous" to cycle through steps while cooking at home, though it's a nice way to avoid touching the screen while using it in a less-than-ideal environment.

To be sure, there's still a timed game mode that tests how well you use the DS touchscreen to chop or stir virtual ingredients, but there's a noticeable lack of polish: Grated lemon zest looks the same as grated kiwi (wrong in more ways than one), and mixing items from one bowl to another invariably triggers the sound of falling liquid, whether it's something wet or not.

The best application of What's Cooking may lie outside the kitchen. Browsing through recipes on the way home (you can sort by type or ingredient) may trigger brainstorming for your next meal.

For the really adventurous, there's a freestyle version of the game mode that allows for playing around with ingredients while recording the amounts used and techniques applied to create your own recipe on the fly. This kind of interactive freethinking is a boon to visual learners.

There's plenty of Jamie himself throughout the game, from his telling you that the "spicy sweet potato soup with goat cheese crostini" is "a light lunch with a tasty twist" to images of him and his befuddled smile that appear after each completed task. Awkward, but not without its charms.

What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver (Atari, $29.99 for Nintendo DS), available at GameStop. ESRB Rating: Everyone.

Wizards of Waverly Place on Nintendo DS new video game

Experience the magical mishaps of Alex Russo and other familiar characters from the Disney Channel hit television series

Disney Interactive Studios announced today the upcoming release of Wizards of Waverly Place on Nintendo DS, a new video game based on the hit Disney Channel TV program.

The game takes players on magical and humorous adventures with favourite characters from the show.

Wizards of Waverly Place allows fans to play as their favourite wizard-in-training, Alex Russo, who is played by rising star Selena Gomez on the show, casting magical spells and participating in mini-games to complete tasks and acquire new magic skills. Players can experience the lives of the Russo kids as they explore locations from the show, including the Waverly Sub Station, the Wizards Lair, Tribeca Prep, the Russo loft and many more. Wizards of Waverly Place is an adventure game that allows players to explore brand new storylines extending beyond the “Wizards of Waverly Place” television series

Also in the game are Alex’s brothers, Justin and Max, who are constantly helping to keep Alex out of trouble. Alex always creates mischievous fun wherever she goes, and casting magic is a great way to experience her adventures. Additionally, players can customise Alex’s wardrobe by unlocking accessories and outfits true to her style