It seems like now's the time to talk about release dates and Ubisoft joined in on the fun, announcing Prince of Persia's day of retail for December 5th, just in time for the Holidays.
The game will be released on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. While a DS title, Prince of Persia: The Fallen King will be coming on the same day.
-Undrallio
The latest Guitar Hero track list has been announced; Guitar Hero: On Tour for the Nintendo DS of course!
What? You didn't know about the DS version? Well that's because we completely forgot to write about it for you poor reader, we'll make it up to you by actually telling you the track list! Isn't that nice?
Guitar Hero: On Tour for the DS features 15 -announced- tracks of 25 that Activision previously claimed were in the game, the rest will either be unlock able or download able(maybe). See the list after this convenient break.
# Do What You Want - OK Go
# All The Small Things - Blink 182
# Spiderwebs - No Doubt
# Are You Gona Be My Girl - Jet
# We’re Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister
# All Star - Smash Mouth
# Breed - Nirvana
# Jessie’s Girl - Rick Springfield
# Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
# This Love - Maroon 5
# Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
# Helicopter - Bloc Party
# China Grove - The Doobie Brothers
# Rock and Roll All Nite - KISS (cover by Line 6)
# What I Want - Daughtry
It looks like for the most part they went with a more kid-friendly list (Kidz Bop anyone?) to go along with the silly 4 button add-on that you need to play the game.
-Undrallio
If you were sitting on the edge considering buying either a Nintendo Wii or DS and that final price cut would have sent you plummeting into the world of cutesy half-assed mini-games, well....stop waiting. There will be no price cut.
President Satoru Iwata says "Our earnings projection for the year is not based on hardware price cuts, and I don't think we are going to need them,"
Thanks Mr. Iwata, we really appreciate not being able to save money on your gaming peripherals.
[Via Reuters]
-Undrallio
Could it be the number of breaths you take in your lifespan? The average times a hummingbird beats it's wings in a year? Number of pencils sharpened daily by elementary school teachers?
Well, it's possible it's all of those things, but in today's post the number 100,000,000 stands for how many Nintendo DS games have been sold in Japan alone.
Normally that's an astounding number, but what's even more amazing is that only 922 DS games have been released over there and 21 of said games were multi-million sellers. The Japanese truly have a love for their DS games apparently.
DS Fanboy wrote up a neat little list that shows the highest selling games in Japan.
1. New Super Mario Bros. (5,174,163)
2. Brain Age 2 (4,835,159)
3. Animal Crossing Wild World (4,693,662)
4. Brain Age (3,771,440)
5. Mario Kart DS (3,042,753)
6. Pokemon Diamond (3,005,505)
7. Pokemon Pearl (2,490,564)
8. English Training DS (2,216,322)
9. Mario Party DS (1,706,506)
10. Big Brain Academy (1,654,285)
Yet again we hear the tired joke....it prints money.
-Undrallio
Eidos has announced that Backbone Entertainment will be bringing us a delicious little classic game to our Nintendo DS.
Everyone remember Gauntlet? Well it's coming back, and with online play, multiplayer modes include deathmatch, team deathmactch, and treasure hoarde. Sound like fun? Damn right it does.
Hit the jump for slightly more information.
The game will feature 4 character classes, Elf, Wizard, Warrior, and Valkyrie. Currently there is no release date set, but I'm sure there will be as the game comes to a finish."With Gauntlet we've revitalised all of the action and fun of the original 1980s arcade classic, whilst updating the visuals and gameplay for today's DS gamer," said Eidos brand manager Ray Livingston. "With four-player Wi-Fi cooperative mode, one of the most memorable multiplayer gaming experiences of all time is back with a bang."
-Undrallio
Nonly.nl, A dutch gaming site, has reported that Nintendo will be releasing several new colors in Europe on May 1. The colors are red, green and ice blue.
Nintendo has yet to comment on this rumor, but I'm sure we'll hear something soon if its true.
-Ryizzel
As the title says, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is coming to your Nintendo DS on June 24th, 2008.
It will be somewhat of a sequel to FFTA way back on the GBA, so it'll feature the same same universe but no prior-knowledge of the games is required to hop right in; however, you may want to go back and try it out to catch some of those quirky references and easter eggs that Square Enix is so well known for. Check out the press release after the break for more detailed information.
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF IVALICE THIS SUMMER WITH FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: GRIMOIRE OF THE RIFT
The Latest Square Enix Tactical RPG Enters the Ivalice Alliance on June 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES (March 19, 2008) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that the latest entry in the IVALICE ALLIANCE™ series, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS® A2: Grimoire of the Rift™ is set to transport players to the fantastical world of Ivalice on June 24, 2008.
Embark on a journey through the vibrant world of Ivalice this summer with FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift. As the third entry in the Ivalice Alliance series, this follow-up to the 2003 Game Boy® Advance release brings the popular tactical franchise to the Nintendo DS™ for the first time. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift will introduce newcomers to an engaging turn-based, grid-oriented battle system as they make new discoveries alongside the hero in this lighthearted adventure. Long-time fans will enjoy exciting new content and enhancements, including polished game mechanics, intuitive stylus control, and new jobs and classes.
“FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift makes the tactical RPG genre accessible to fans who may be unfamiliar with the grid-based battle system,” said Director Yuichi Murasawa. “While maintaining the classic functionality of the much-loved gameplay, this newest release boasts upgrades that enable a more engrossing and fulfilling tactical RPG experience.”
STORY
School is out for the summer, but mischievous Luso Clemens must first face detention to make up for his misbehavior. Alone in the library, he stumbles upon an ancient book with magical powers that summons him to the mystical land of Ivalice. Warped into the middle of a battlefield, Luso joins Cid and his clan to set off on an adventurous journey looking for a way home.
FEATURES
* Explore the fantastic world of Ivalice and join forces with famous heroes from FINAL FANTASY® XII – Vaan, Penelo and Al-Cid
* All-new content and enhancements, including polished game mechanics, new jobs, new classes, and a new clan system that enrich the Ivalice experience for fans and newcomers alike
* The North American release will allow players to command characters in battle and navigate through menus all with a tap of the stylus
* Witness vibrant and colorful visuals in dual-screen presentation, made possible by Nintendo DS
* Increased replay value with up to 400 available quests, allowing players to immerse themselves in a multi-faceted storyline
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99 (USD). The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/ffta2
Sweeeeet, Cid will be featured in it again.
-Undrallio
Recently, an interviewer from CrispyGamer got a chance to sit down with Jack Niidan, PR manager of NIS america, to talk about the much anticipated release of Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. Since Disgaea: Hour of Darkness was announced for the DS many fans have been wondering what will make the game different from the PSP version. Niidan touches on that in this interview, and even talks about the possibility of bringing Disgaea 2 to the DS.
The main feature of Disgaea DS is the multi-player mode. Fans that are tired of the original can still get a kick out of this game by destroying their buddy's Laharl and Etna.
Yes, thats right, now you and your friends may battle it out using your favorite characters from Disgaea. Wifi support hasn't been confirmed, but I'm sure we will get more details in the coming months. The game will also include a unique Battle feature that makes use of the DS's touch screen. Fans may also be relieved to hear that the DS version will retain all the content from the PSP version, but with extra content.
Interview
-Ryizzel
Super Smash Brothers Brawl's character roster of thirty-five certainly seems like plenty, and it better be enough to keep you satisfied because there's no DLC coming for this one according to game creator Masahiro Sakurai."There are no characters that can be unlocked via connecting to WiiConnect24 or interacting in that fashion," Sakurai said when posed a question regarding the possibility of downloadable content for Brawl. "And I may be mistaken here, but the Wii doesn't have a hard drive -- it's a disc-based system -- so I don't think we'll be doing that, I don't think it's going to happen."
"Seeing the success that Brawl has had with the Wii remote being playing sideways, I don't think that there are control limitations that keep it from being ported to the DS," Sakurai said. "But I personally have no plans to do this myself. If, in the future, such a thing was to be planned, it would be up to Nintendo to decide how and when and in what way they would like to create that sort of game."
So there you have it, the roster of immortality. At least the DS version might have some newbies to the front lines.
-Undrallio
