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Iwata apologizes to core gamer for lackluster E3 showing

By Gosha • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Nintendo

Web site Shacknews recently posted a statement from Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. The statement apologizes for the lackluster Nintendo E3 showing for the hardcore gamer. Below is an excerpt from the statement…
“If there is any perception that Nintendo is ignoring the core gamers, it’s a misunderstanding and we really want to get rid of [...]



From the makers of Drawn to Life, Lock’s Quest for DS

By Gosha • Jul 16th, 2008 • Category: Nintendo DS

Drawn to Life (NDS) creator 5th Cell is currently developing Construction Combat: Lock’s Quest for the Nintendo DS. Said to combine the action-adventure and life simulation genres, Construction Combat focuses on a young hero who must defend his homeland against robotic invaders by building defense towers. The game utilizes the Nintendo DS touch screen and [...]



Duke Nuken Trilogy coming to DS

By Gosha • Jul 14th, 2008 • Category: Nintendo DS

Looks like there are plans for 3 Duke Nukem DS titles starting in 2009. The episodes will be entitled Critical Mass, Chain Reaction, and Proving Grounds.  Developer, Apogee, recently posted more details about these games, hopefully some screens will be released soon.

Apogee is bringing the King of Action himself, Duke Nukem, to the handheld console [...]



Rock Band 2 Details

By Gosha • Jul 14th, 2008 • Category: Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, Video Games

Today Harmonix revealed a lot of new details revolving around Rock Band 2.  A full press release was issued with these details.  Below is a highlight of those detials”

The title will release with an exclusive launch window for Xbox 360 and later this year to the Playstation 3, Playstation 2 and Nintendo Wii.
Rock Band 2 [...]



Chrono Trigger DS? Countdown site appears

By Gosha • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Nintendo DS

A new countdown page recently appeared on the Japanese Square-Enix web site. The page features an all-too-familiar clock on it synced to Japanese time.
The page on the site shows the Nintendo DS logo and the URL of the site also suggests that its Chrono Trigger. Hmm… I’m sure more details will appear [...]



Rock Band Wii television ad sees the light

By Gosha • Jun 18th, 2008 • Category: Wii

It looks like a new trailer for the Wii edition of Rock Band is making its way through television airwaves right now. The ad features a song by Coheed and Cambria. The Wii version of the game features Wii with 63 songs, including five new bonus songs, and exclusive white drums.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQVKJlqnm5g



New Sonic Unleashed trailer brings back faith in humanity

By Gosha • Jun 17th, 2008 • Category: Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Video Games, Wii, Xbox 360

Sega just released a brand spanking new trailer for Sonic Unleashed, the upcoming Next-gen sonic title on the Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3. The game looks to bring back the classic sonic obstacles and features some non-corny sounding music. It looks like the game is headed in the right direction!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtYLeQwjqis



Get your Pokémon Deoxys at Gamestop!

By Gosha • Jun 9th, 2008 • Category: Nintendo DS

Just a heads up, it looks like on two weekends in June, Pokémon gamers can pick up the elusive Deoxys from Gamestop stores.  The first weekend is slated as June 20-22, and the second will be June 27-29.  I believe the event will be much like the Toy’s “R” Us Manapy and Darkrai events.

 



Mario Galaxy Gashapon toys now available!

By Gosha • Jun 6th, 2008 • Category: Nintendo

Play-Asia recently put up some swank looking Super Mario Galaxy Gashapon toys.  If you are into Mario swag, these are a nice addition to your collection.  You can check them out here.



Sonicle Chronicles Debut Trailer

By Gosha • Jun 4th, 2008 • Category: Nintendo DS

Bioware and Sega’s collaboration is about to see release.  Finally we have a glimpse at a little bit of the game.  Below is the debut trailer for Sonic Chronicles, narrated in a fashion you’d expect from a movie trailer.  Lets just hope this game doesn’t introduce too many new characters into the Sonic universe.  If [...]