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Keeping in mind that the reported figure is one million units shipped (and not necessarily sold), it's still an impressive number for a third-party DS video game -- especially one as weird as an adventure video game that features puzzle solving through the use of one's vocabulary. How are other developers expected to rip off that formula?
Noteworthy: Scribblenauts ships a million originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Take a look at the shirt below... it's of a lifelike Koopa Troopa next to a mushroom and chomping on a fire flower.
If you like the shirt it's only available until midnight central time... so you better hurry.
The latest is that the Sadness website is gone and the URL is up for grabs. Developer Nibris has yet to speak on the matter and, frankly, whatever they say doesn't really matter.
Dare we say this is the end of Sadness? Heck no. Where there's a developer and a desperate fan base, there's a way.
[Via GoNintendo]
Sadness site is gone ... don't even feign shock originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Yikes. Anyway, the point is that Mistwalker has been at work on the video game for a while, and Sakaguchi is working on it directly.
Since The Last Story is Sakaguchi's "only project" right now (except for the Lego creation above, of course), that means that either another team within Mistwalker is working on the iPhone video game or it's been put aside until the The Last Story is all grown up.
Sakaguchi: The Last Story is 'my only project' originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
The new sequel, out April 28 in Japan, will feature over 300 catchable monsters and online multiplayer for up to eight people. And in a post-Dragon Quest IX Japan, with millions of people happily playin online, this video game would seem to have a built-in audience.
[Via Andriasang]
Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 to be Japan's next hit DS video game originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Since the Nintendo Wii launch there have been some funny videos and pictures released. These videos and pictures relate to the problem of people holding onto their Wii remotes. The best occurrences are when the Wii remotes smash into things, and we all have a good laugh at someone else's expense. The problem is that it's hard to tell which ones occurred naturally, and which ones were hoaxes. The latest incident to occur is 100% authentic. The reason being is that smashing a Wii Remote accessory into a television doesn't really help anyone sell anything.
This is a perfect video to have on Monday, hopefully it provides a chuckle:
(Skip to 4:45 to see blunder)
Not only will the Western releases of Monster Hunter Tri support the Wii Speak accessory, but it will be offered as part of a bundle in the European version. In addition to the standalone video game and a Classic Controller Pro bundle, you'll be able to buy a pack containing Monster Hunter Tri, a black Classic Controller Pro, and a Wii Speak mic.
[Via Siliconera]
Monster Hunter Tri supports Wii Speak, bundled with accessory in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
The company also announced new sales totals for its hardware. The DS sold an additional 23.35 million units worldwide in April-December 2009, for a worldwide life to date total of 125.13 million. Wii is now up to 67.45 million worldwide, having sold 17.05 million units. Both of those totals are, again, down from Nintendo's 2008 sales, while also being ridiculous.
You can see the full chart of Wii and DS sales, as well as software sales, all broken down by region after the break.
Continue reading DS sells 125 million worldwide, Wii up to 67 million
DS sells 125 million worldwide, Wii up to 67 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
When I first saw this video, I scoffed and blew it off. The more I watch it however, it really is pretty cool. This nerd staged a level in Super Mario World to spell out “Will You Marry Me?”, to his unsuspecting girlfriend of five years.
At first I thought it was staged, because she really didn't act all that surprised or joyous. Perhaps, she was pissed at first that her video game of Super Mario World was interrupted. I've made a few mistakes in life of interrupting girls and their Mario sessions. They don't end well. However, they start to make out like a recently engaged couple and the dog jumps in for good measure. Alls well that ends well.
Additionally, The Last Story is a new RPG for Wii being developed by Nintendo and Blue Dragon's Mistwalker. According to Andriasang's translation of a statement from an investor meeting, the video game is an attempt at a "new form of RPG." The last time Nintendo worked with Mistwalker, the result was Archaic Sealed Heat, which Nintendo didn't bother to localize for North America.
Finally, a Metroid: Other M teaser site has also been newly launched. It doesn't really reveal anything about the video game, other than confirming its summer 2010 release in Japan. Interestingly, the video game doesn't appear to use the traditional Metroid logo, opting for something much plainer.
[Via Andriasang: The Last Story; Xenoblade; Metroid]
Source - The Last Story teaser site
Source - Xenoblade teaser site
Source - Metroid: Other M teaser site
Nintendo's 'The Last Story' is new Mistwalker RPG; Xenoblade is Monado originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
A spokesperson for the publisher told Joystiq in a statement, "Green Day: Rock Band is being developed by Harmonix in partnership with Demiurge, MK12 and others." This is not Demiurge's first time working with Harmonix on Rock Band: the studio had also previously worked on the Rock Band Country Track Pack and the Rock Band Metal Track Pack.
Harmonix cooperatively developing Green Day: Rock Band with Demiurge, MK12, others originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
The full list of release for the week follows:
- Fast Draw Showdown (WiiWare, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)
- Max and the Magic Marker (WiiWare, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points)
- Electroplankton: Trapy DSiWare, 1 player, 200 DSi Points)
- Electroplankton: Nanocarp (DSiWare, 1 player, 200 DSi Points)
European Nintendo downloads: Max and the Magic Marker, Electroplankton originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Now, if you'll excuse us, we have to go tell Griffin about this so he can start writing Lisa creepy love letters.
British girl has record-breaking Pokemon collection originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Wait, where are you going?
It's official: EA sticks with Tiger, announces Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick didn't just talk up the DJ Hero franchise in his recent video game Informer interview. According to Destructoid, he also disparaged the quality of his company's Spider-Man video games.
"Our Spider-Man video games have sucked for the last five years," Kotick said, inadvertently revealing that he must not have played either the 360/PS3 or DS Web of Shadows video games. "They are bad video games. They were poorly rated because they were bad video games."
As for why they sucked: "We went away from what is Spider-Man," Kotick said. "It's about web-slinging. If you don't do web-slinging, what is the fantasy of Spider-Man?" Since this is Activision, we can speculate about how the company will focus on web-slinging: By packaging a special "web shooter" controller with the video game in a big $120 box. And, of course, a new developer will be involved with whatever happens with the franchise since next-gen Web of Shadows dev Shaba video games is no more.
Kotick: Activision's Spider-Man video games have 'sucked' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Since the best-selling Wii video games are all still selling at full price, Nintendo determined the titles to be released in this collection in a really smart way: with user recommendations from the Nintendo Channel. Each of the video games is given a "medal" rank based on the user response, with the most recommended video game on the list being Chunsoft's visual novel 428. Other titles in the collection include Muramasa, Arc Rise Fantasia, We Ski & Snowboard, and One Piece and Dragon Ball Z video games. See the full list of initial releases after the break.
Continue reading Nintendo releases budget line in Japan based on Nintendo Channel rankings
Nintendo releases budget line in Japan based on Nintendo Channel rankings originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jaeger added that it's not just a question of underpromotion, it's also a measure of not having access to the same tools that The Big N does. "Help create a more even playin field by allowing developers to use Nintendo resources ... even a more fair use of the Nintendo Channel would help -- Pokémon will be advertised for months while third party titles get a week usually." He also argued the subject of localization/marketing support in foreign markets and Nintendo's general "fend for yourself" attitude towards WiiWare development. "Nintendo, in my opinion, could do more to keep the WiiWare and DSiWare stores in customer's minds," agreed Nnooo's CEO and creative director Nic Watt. We've asked Nintendo for a response to the various allegations and will update this post if we hear more.
Source - Developers call on Nintendo for more WiiWare support (requires login)
WiiWare devs speak out on lacking support from Nintendo originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
In the meantime, however, Velasco is looking to "make a few small and crazy titles next. Maybe some downloadable video games?" WayForward has Shantae: Risky's Revenge on the way to DSiWare, and has expressed interest in more downloadable video games in the past.
WayForward considering 'small and crazy' video games before possible Boy and His Blob sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
We hope you've got your stethoscope handy, because we have some new Trauma Screens to look over and nary a Doctor Wife[TM] in sight. There are some cuts to look at, erratic breathing patterns to resolve and even the case of trembly handitis pictured above that needs a cure. So: grab a pen and a clipboard and head into our gallery below to help nurse these wounded screens back to health.
Examine these new Trauma Team screens originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Today on the Nintendo Download we have of course LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias. Which I've been giddily anticipating for quite some time. However, the other WiiWare video game sounds like it might be worth the effort to check out as well. I'm always down for governing myself with the law of the jungle. Plus, Hudson did an alright job with their last WiiWare shooter - Onslaught.
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: DISCOVER NEW LOSTWINDS, NUMEROUS DOMO video games AND A TRUE ARCADE CLASSIC
Oct. 19, 2009
Eight is great for gamers this week as Nintendo adds eight new titles to its ever-growing library of downloadable video games. First on the list is LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias, a follow-up to one of the most popular releases on the WiiWareâ„¢ service. Next, Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem makes survival of the fittest the law of the land. Meanwhile, Nintendo DSiWareâ„¢ welcomes Domoâ„¢, a strange creature who hatched from an egg. Also known as the popular mascot of Japan's NHK television station, Domo stars in five separate new Nintendo DSiWare video games. Topping it off is RYGARâ„¢, a 1980s arcade gem making its Virtual Consoleâ„¢ debut.
WiiWare
LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias
Publisher: FRONTIER
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Pointsâ„¢
Description: LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias is a sequel to the award-winning WiiWare launch title LostWinds. Enril the Wind Spirit returns to protect and guide young Toku by powering his jumps, aiding his glides and smashing his enemies. An evil adversary binds the fate of Toku's mother, Magdi, and the ancient Melodia civilization. To save Magdi, Toku and Enril must face new foes, enlist friends old and new, and wield incredible new powers - including the ability to switch the very seasons themselves - as they explore the diverse, richly interactive Chilling Peaks and Melodia City areas of the magical land of Mistralis. This enchanting, exhilarating, explorative video game play experience is bursting with new ideas that make exceptional use of the Wii Remoteâ„¢ controller. The awesome power of the Wind is back in the palm of your hand.Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Crude Humor, Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Battle for the future in a world governed by the law of the jungle. As you move through the stages, your character evolves and your weapons and shooting abilities change. First, throw weapons by hand, then proceed to use tools and different types of projectiles. A cooperative 2-player mode is also available. The controls are simple: Move the character with the control stick, adjust the crosshairs with the Wii Remote controller and shoot down targets while dodging enemy attacks. Getting hit by an enemy bullet or touching an enemy close to you will count as a miss. With each miss, you'll lose one heart; losing all hearts will end the video game.Virtual Console
RYGARâ„¢
Publisher: Tecmo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: The year is 19XX A.D. and the human race has been brought to its knees by the resurrected ancient Beast Lord. The people have brought legendary warrior Rygar back to life in order to save the human race. Armed with Diskarmor, a weapon that extends, you'll also make full use of your jumping abilities to venture through and clear all 27 stages. Appearing at arcades in 1986 as a side-scrolling action video game, RYGAR received high acclaim for its beautifully rendered graphics, including waterfalls and a setting sun. As extra features, players can collect the five Powers of Indra to obtain special bonuses or gain 1,000,000 bonus points for finding hidden items. Also, the number of lives and the level of difficulty can be altered.Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wiiâ„¢ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the video games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Cardâ„¢ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the 2 systems.
Head past the break to check it out.
Continue reading Stop-motion Super Mario Bros. 3 is almost as fun as the real thing
Stop-motion Super Mario Bros. 3 is almost as fun as the real thing originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
We've contacted Q video games for any details that it would like to share, hopefully the answer will be crisp and clear, not just a bunch of pixel junk.
Update: Q video games is deferring to Nintendo.
Q video games working on '3D Space Tank' for Nintendo originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.