Dynasty Warriors® DS: Fighter’s Battle Ships To North American Retailers

KOEI’s Hit Tactical Action Series Debuts on the Nintendo DSTM system

KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, announced that Dynasty Warriors® DS: Fighter’s Battle is now available at retailers throughout North America. Featuring all new characters and designs inspired by Japanese anime (animation), this title marks the debut of the hit Tactical Action series on the Nintendo DS.

About Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter’s Battle
It’s time to team up with the legendary Dynasty Warriors and save Ancient China. Rival kingdoms and hordes of rebel soldiers are on the attack. In the Tactical Action game, Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter’s Battle, players must reunite a divided nation, but this is a challenge they will not face alone. History’s mightiest warriors are ready to join the battle. Plus, with the awesome Musou attack players will have the power to stop entire gangs of enemies in one sweeping strike! You won’t want to miss the action for all the tea in China!

In the game, players will take the role of one of three new characters, each with its own special attribute: the Phoenix (key attribute: balance), the Dragon (key attribute: speed), and the Chimera (key attribute: power). Using a “Battle Deck” of cards, players will select up to seven of the original Dynasty Warriors to serve as officers who will defend their bases.

A new “Obstacle Roulette System” lets players unleash tactics or spells using cards from the players’ Battle Deck. These Obstacle attacks can disrupt an opponent’s progress and are crucial to victory, especially in the game’s wireless Vs. mode!

Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter’s Battle is available exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Wireless Vs. mode play is for up to 3 players. This game rated “E10+” (Everyone 10+ - Violence) by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board.

EA Establishes New Operations in Russia

Dedicated Team to Serve Russian Retailers and Consumers, With Focus on Expanding the Market for Interactive Entertainment

Electronic Arts Inc., the world’s leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced the creation of a new EA entity in Russia. The new office, established to directly serve Russian consumers and retailers, is another step in the company’s growth strategy in Central and Eastern Europe and adds to EA’s global presence in over 40 markets outside of North America.

EA intends to contribute to the rapidly growing market for interactive entertainment in Russia. The Moscow-based team will focus on bringing more localized game offerings to Russian players, more direct engagement with the gaming community and greater collaboration with retail partners.

At an event planned later today in Moscow, EA will host members of the government, industry and media to outline plans for bringing the best and latest innovations in interactive entertainment to Russia. Later this year, two of EA’s most popular franchises among Russian consumers, Need for Speed(TM) and FIFA Football, will launch in fully localized Russian versions for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system, adding to the company’s existing portfolio of games localized in Russian for the PC.

“Russia represents a significant opportunity for the games industry,” said Peter Laughton, EA Vice President and General Manager of Central and Eastern Europe. “This is a very dynamic marketplace, with a world class retail environment and consumers who have the intellect and appetite for interactive entertainment. We’re looking forward to bringing tailored offerings to Russian consumers that incorporate local language, music, and celebrities into some of our most popular titles”.

The Russian video game market is estimated at $250 million today, and is expected to more than double in the next three to five years. An increasing number of gaming consoles, PCs and game-enabled mobile phones will encourage the trend, along with compelling games content and a vibrant retail environment.

“EA is dedicated to bringing our unique brand of interactive entertainment to global consumers,” said Jens Uwe Intat, Senior Vice President of European Sales and Distribution for EA. “Our increased focus on Russia is a testament to the vitality of its consumer market, as well as the growing position of video games in the overall entertainment mix. Our goal is to ensure that Russian consumers get the best gaming experiences and an increasingly large selection of interactive entertainment choices”.

Ubisoft and NBC Universal Announce Partnership to Turn Gamers into ‘Heroes(R)’

Ubisoft to Create Video Game Based on Hit TV Series

Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group to develop and publish a video game based on the television drama series “Heroes(R).”

The first season of Tim Kring’s hit TV series has attracted over 14 million viewers each week and is one of the most popular shows among 18-49 year-olds. Time magazine named “Heroes” one of the Top 10 TV shows for 2006, and the phenomenon is now broadcast in more than 30 countries across the globe.

“Heroes” is an epic drama that chronicles the lives of ordinary people across the world who discover they possess extraordinary abilities, such as telepathy, time travel and flight. They will soon come to realize that the fate of the world depends on them, and be forced to team up against someone seeking to eliminate them.

“With a gripping storyline and rich characters, Heroes lends itself naturally to a video game format,” said Christian Salomon, vice president of worldwide licensing at Ubisoft. “By offering people the chance to interact directly with the show’s captivating universe, there is no doubt that the game will appeal to both fans of the series and avid gamers.”

“We are very excited to be making the ‘Heroes’ video game with Ubisoft,” said Tim Kring, executive producer and creator of “Heroes.” “Time and again, Ubisoft has proven they can turn licensed properties into fantastic games.”

A little Egyption symbol told me about this game. Read the release and take a look at the two sample pictures.

ANKH IS BACK! IN A POCKET SIZED ADVENTURE

Publisher: XIDER Games / Daedalic Entertainment
Developer: VIS
UK Distributor: Pinnacle Software
Official web: www.XIDER-games.com
Release date: Q4
Price: £29.99
PEGI: 12+
Format: Nintendo DS
Genre: Adventure

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE SENSUAL SURROUNDINGS OF ANCIENT EGYPT ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME

Ankh is back! This time on DS!

Following the success of Ankh and Ankh: Heart of Osiris on PC, XIDER Games and Daedalic Entertainment have launched the next offering in the Ankh Empire – Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King on Nintendo DS.

If you enjoyed the previous Ankh titles then prepare yourself for more laugh-a-minute humour as you join Assil, the courageous young adventurer in a pocket sized journey through the dusty streets of Cairo.

Sun yourself in the sweltering Egyptian heat as you try to keep up with Assil, Thara, Pharaoh and Osiris: God of the Underworld in numerous exotic locations that include the beautiful bazaars and heady undergrowth of the Egyptian landscape. Solve the puzzles, guard the Ankh and become enthralled in the mysterious storyline whilst guiding Assil and his loveable friends along their way.

If you are brave enough to accompany Assil as he continues his quest for the Ankh, then look out for Ankh DS, set to hit stores in Q4 2007.

About XIDER

XIDER is a division of bhv Software GmbH & Co.KG, an international software publisher for over 20 years based in Germany. Throughout 2007, XIDER is launching a number of role-play, adventure, racing, sporting and combat games targeting all age groups. The games are available on PC or Nintendo DS platforms. www.XIDER-games.com

About Daedalic Entertainment
Founded in 2007, Daedalic Entertainment is a publisher and developer of computer and video games, based in Hamburg, Germany. The company’s main focus is the production of entertainment products with strong narratives. As a publisher, Daedalic offers comprehensive marketing know-how in the international publishing field, thanks to a talented internal team and an expansive network of experienced service providers. www.daedalic.de

Here are the Quick Links for July 25th, 2007. OMFG!

Wiiz.fr:
Godzilla Unleashed Images
DDR Hottest Party Box
Devil Kings 2: Heroes Images
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Images
Furu Furu Park Images
Heroes of Mana Euro Box
One Piece: Gear Spirit Images
Nancy Drew and The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park Images
Rune Factory 2 Images
It’s a Wonderful World Images
Dragon Tamer Sound Spirit Scans

GoNintendo:
Super Mario Galaxy Scans (Rosetta? or Peach)
Duck Amuck Screens
Puzzle Quest Announced

Jeux-France:
Archaic Sealed Heat Images
Megaman Star Force 2 Images
Sonic Rush Adventure Scans
Nights Journey of Dreams Images
Boogie Images
FFCC: ROF Images
Final Fantasy Tactics A2 Images
Mobile Suit Gundam : MS Sensen 0079 Images
Wii Looney Tunes Screens

Famitsu:
Famitsu Mystery Link 1
Famitsu Mystery Link 2
Famitsu Mystery Link 3
Famitsu Mystery Link 4
Famitsu Mystery Link 5
Famitsu Mystery Link 6
Famitsu Mystery Link 7

Watch Impress (Game Watch):
Game Watch Mystery Link 1
Game Watch Mystery Link 2
Game Watch Mystery Link 3
Game Watch Mystery Link 4
Game Watch Mystery Link 5

1up:
Garfield’s Nightmare Screens
Code Lyoko Screens

DS Fanboy:
Drawn to Life Images
John Carmack Considers Quake Style DS games

Misc:
Another Portable Wii Screen (Looks good)
Operation Vietnam Info, Boxart, and Images
Namco Museum Remix Images/Info
NPD US Sales for Nintendo
Undercover: Dual Motives Screens
Another Wii Gun Shell
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations Screens
Hooked Gamers Guitar Hero 3 Preview

Websites/Videos:
LOZ: Phantom Hourglass Video
One Piece Gear Spirit Trailer

Well I got through my list of news dealing with press releases. I will now go back very insanely, like a mad man or evil genius - which I am, through all the media in my news list and I will post it with indescribable glee to the galleries and then to the site so keep your pants on and stay tuned.

However, you might be tuned in for a long time as it may take days, weeks, and even months to accomplish this. It will take quite awhile to update but it cannot be as much time as trying to attack the Death Star in reality or eating ninety five thousand watermelons or trying to search for actual real living Raving Rabbids which live in the forests of Canada. Also, do not think there will not be a Quick Links post later today cause there will be and it will be filled to the brim with game media, mystery links, and a whole hell of a lot of virtual simulated fun.

Wow my head is spinning just as much as walking into a calculus class, sitting down, and it starts then you realize your in the wrong room. In other news yay for Nintendo!

Nintendo Revises Consolidated Forecasts Upward for Shipments and Finances

Nintendo Co., Ltd., today announced consolidated first-quarter financial results (*see attached) for the three-month period between April and June 2007, highlighted by revised upward annual forecasts in hardware and software shipments for the popular Wii and Nintendo DS game systems.

The company had substantial increases in consolidated net sales, operational, recurring and net profits as compared to the same reporting period one year ago thanks to robust sales of Wii and Nintendo DS hardware and software.

Consolidated financial results for April-June 2007 in millions of yen:
April-June 2007 - April-June 2006 - % change
Net Sales - 340,439 - 130,919 - 160.0
Operating Income - 90,631 - 28,802 - 214.7
Recurring Profit - 131,449 - 32,670 - 302.3
Net Income - 80,251 - 15,551 - 416.0

Additional highlights of the report include:
* Nintendo boosted projections for shipments of Wii and Nintendo DS hardware and software for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008. Nintendo’s consolidated shipments reflect sales to distributors and retailers worldwide.

oThe forecast for Wii hardware shipments increases to 16.5 million from a previous forecast of 14 million, while Wii software increases to 72 million from a previous forecast of 55 million.

o The forecast for Nintendo DS hardware shipments increases to 26 million from a previous forecast of 22 million, while Nintendo DS software increases to 140 million from a previous forecast of 130 million.

o In the unit shipment results for both Wii and Nintendo DS, bundles are counted as separate pieces of hardware and software. When forecasting unit shipments, the hardware and software results for past periods are included as separate pieces, but future bundles are counted as hardware only.

* Nintendo announced worldwide sales of Wii hardware reached 9.27 million units at the end of June 2007. Sales of Nintendo DS hardware reached 47.27 million worldwide at the end of June 2007.

* Upward revisions made to sales, shipments and profit forecasts are due to expected continued robust sales of Wii and Nintendo DS.

Revised consolidated financial forecasts in millions of yen:
Half-Year Forecast - Original - Modified - % Change
Net Sales - 460,000 - 640,000 - +39.1
Operating Income - 85,000 - 160,000 - +88.2
Recurring Profit - 85,000 - 180,000 - +111.8
Net Income - 50,000 - 105,000 - +110.0

Full-Year Forecast - Original - Modified - % Change
Net Sales - 1,140,000 - 1,400,000 - +22.8
Operating Income - 270,000 - 370,000 - +37.0
Recurring Profit - 290,000 - 410,000 - +41.4
Net Income - 175,000 - 245,000 - +40.0

Nintendo has also modified expected exchange rates to 118 yen/dollar and 155 yen/euro from 115 yen/dollar and 150 yen/euro. The expected annual dividend per share is now 960 yen.

Dual Screen Radio’s Wi-Fi Uplink Service

Dual Screen Radio, the premiere podcast catering to thousands of Nintendo DS and Wii gamers is proud to announce the public opening of their newest community service - the Wi-Fi Uplink.

The Uplink is a service designed to bypass the inconveniences brought upon gamers by the Nintendo “friend code” system. While it definately makes things safer for kids, it can be troublesome to adult gamers. The Uplink services allows the member to:

- Enter and maintain your complete friend code collection.
- Email your friend codes to others - share them via your website or forums.
- Track and maintain your friend code lists online with our unique system. You can see at a glace who you’ve added and whose added you!
- Send and receive automated emails when events happen - NO more “PM me when added” required.
- See other members who are currently online and PM them for a quick match!
- Much more!

The Uplink is presented in a rich dynamic and friendly environment with fast load times and lots of options. If you’re a user of the popular Opera web browser, you can even have the Uplink site READ ALOUD to you the wi-fi codes as you enter them into your DS or Wii!

Our service caters to every country and includes region-specific versions of games to allow better selection of friends that might be closer to your region and time zone.

The Uplink is tied directly to the popular Dual Screen Radio database service which allows the member access to hundreds of DS and Wii game profiles and the ability to add these games to their OWNED, WATCH and WISH lists and share those lists with others. Members can vote and leave comments on games as well as earn stars for their participation. The user-contributed database features box art, links to purchase the games domestically and via import shops, our own personally recorded popular “practical play” videos and much more.

Members of Dual Screen Radio’s website or Monroeworld.com’s forums are already created in our system and can login right away and your OWNED and existing friend lists are automatically available at The Uplink. The Wi-Fi Uplink is a completely free service which features optimized load times, cross-browser compatibility (IE is not required), no advertising of ANY kind and no spamming or reselling of user information.

Related links:
The Wi-Fi Uplink - http://wifi.dualscreenradio.com
Dual Screen Radio - http://www.dualscreenradio.com
Monroeworld.com Forums - http://www.monroeworld.com/forums

OneClick Wi-Fi

Up until now, we’ve had to go through the trouble of finding different ways to communicate with our friends to trade friendcodes and play online. But now all of that has changed, thanks to the newest WFC website, “OneClick Wi-Fi.” Featuring over 65 different Wi-Fi compatible games, it offers one of the biggest game selections to connect with friends on the internet. In addition, the “Play Now” feature that allows you connect to friends and other members live, without the hassle of setting up game appointments via messaging.

After a short registration process, you can enter your different codes into your account; these can easily be accessible by your friends via viewing your profile. Afterwards, you can enter yourself in the different game rooms for Play Now, then simply click on the game you wish to play to view all other members wanting to play the same game. Just one click is all it takes with OneClick WiFi.

Not only does OneClick Wi-Fi provide a fast way to connect with friends and others to play games, but it contains a distinct community aspect as well. The site offers a custom-built forum with a sleek layout, which allows users to build their own groups with individual forums, so you and your friends can have your own private area. The forums were built to provide the best possible experience for the users.

Aside from “OneClick” communication and user-friendly interface, the News section gives daily updates concerning both that of the site and of different Nintendo news. News is also placed into different categories so you can easily browse through whatever specific news you’d like to read about. Once logged into your account you can customize news to display only articles that you want to see. It’s a great place to find out anything big going on with Nintendo.

If you thought there couldn’t be any more to a single website, you’re wrong. There are multiple utilities and tools that go even deeper into the user interface, customizable calendar events to mark important days, a “challenge” feature that lets you challenge other members in different games at specific times, and SO much more. And if you require help, OneClick Wi-Fi has a documentation that covers “How-To’s” on the site. If the documents don’t help you, OneClick provides 24 hour assistance from it’s moderators and administrators. OneClick Wi-Fi is definitely one of the best places to hook up with friends, chat in forums, and have fun.

http://www.oneclickwifi.net

Data Design Cheap hits for those that are 3 years old will be at the Games Convention in Germany. Horray!

Billy the Wizard, Ninjabread Man, Anubis II and Rock N Roll Adventures: Elviz on show in Leipzig.

Data Design Interactive Heads to Germany with a bag of popcorn - full to the brim with Wii games……

Data Design Interactive video games publisher and games developer take their big bag of Nintendo Wii games to the 2007 Games Convention in Leipzig/Germany, taking place from August 22nd to August 26th. Data Design Interactive will be making a number of announcements at this event and the most important one will be the launch of their new Wii label entitled Popcorn Arcade.

Stewart Green, president of Data Design Interactive said:
“The Leipzig Games Convention is an important exhibition for us; this show gives us the ability to meet trade visitors and members of the press. We will be presenting our first four Nintendo Wii games that have gone gold, and hopefully by time the show comes around, we will have had another three titles to add to the four that will be ready to ship in the next few week”.

Billy the Wizard
It’s no fairytale when there’s an evil force around. Use your magical spells to attack evil dragons that have taken over the skies above ‘The Wizards Castle’. Or take part in the sorcerer’s ultimate challenge as you race alongside other wizards in the enchanting Broomstick Grand Prix.

Ninjabread Man
Candy Land is under attack! This once sweet and tasty land has been taken over by hordes of snapping Cup Cakes, Angry Bees and Jelly Monsters. Only one man can stop this evil army of monster cakes. He’s one tough cookie; a guy that won’t crumble under the pressure…… ’Ninjabread Man’ is here!

Anubis II
The evil spirit has risen again and taken physical form. A ‘Pharaohs Curse’ has been placed over the fastest, strongest and most poisonous of Egypt’s inhabitants. The Gods have called on the only warrior that could rid the sands of these evil monsters and return peace to Egypt… The mighty Anubis.

Rock N Roll Adventures: Elviz
Bash and Trash crazed instruments with Elviz’s legendary guitar, or strum those strings for a bolt of Sonic Power to blast away Deadly Drums, Run, Push, Swipe and Jump your way through the massive levels with moving objects, intelligent enemies and hidden rooms! Its time to ROCK N ROLL!

Data Design Interactive welcomes visitors to there stand in the business centre, Hall one J36 where they will present the current line-up as well as forthcoming new publications.

NEVES

Game Description:
Try your hand at the newest puzzle game to hit the Nintendo DS with NEVES. Published by Yukes, NEVES captures all the fun and mind-bending challenges of the classic Japanese game Hanayama’s Lucky Puzzle and places it on the quirky and revolutionary Nintendo DS.

Focusing on the cognizant gameplay of the mature puzzle audience, each puzzle in NEVES features seven wood blocks that must be aligned to match a corresponding silhouette. Shapes can range from simple items like a key or chair to more complicated objects such as birds and airplanes. And with the innovative controls of the Nintendo DS it’s as easy as ever to position your pieces, but solving some of the puzzles is anything but!

Features:
• Four different game modes: Silhouettes?, 7 Steps, Time, Pressure, and Versus
• Over 500 different puzzles
• Easy to use controls for the Nintendo DS.
• Keep track of your victories and solved puzzles in the trophy room
• Challenge a friend wirelessly with just one NEVES game card!
Details:

Publisher: YUKE’S Company of America
Release Date: November 2007
Genre: Puzzle
Multiplayer: Yes
ESRB: RP (E for everyone expected)
Platform: Nintendo DS

Yuke’s Announces NEVES For The Nintendo DS

Unique Puzzle Game Coming To The Nintendo DSTM

Yuke’s Company of America, subsidiary of Japanese game publisher Yuke’s Company Limited , today announced NEVES for the Nintendo DSTM, a unique puzzle game that challenges players to think critically as they align pieces and build figures that correspond to a silhouette. Each puzzle features seven wooden blocks, requiring the player to combine them to form specific figures ranging from simple items like a sword or key to more complicated ones such as birds or airplanes.

Targeted towards a more mature audience, NEVES still appeals to anyone who enjoys challenging puzzles. And because of the unique stylus controls of the Nintendo DS, controlling the puzzle pieces in NEVES is a cinch; tilting, flipping, and moving the blocks is as simple as dragging and tapping. But be careful, just because controlling the pieces is easy doesn’t mean the puzzles have to be. With over 500 different puzzles to choose from and four different modes including puzzle mode, count mode, time mode, and versus mode, players will have countless hours of fun solving puzzles of varying difficulty.

“We’re greatly excited to bring NEVES to the Nintendo DS,” said Shane Takahashi, CEO of Yuke’s Company of America. “The game’s modern aesthetic and design should appeal to more discerning gamers while its portability and approachable gameplay should interest almost anyone.”

“NEVES offers simple yet stimulating entertainment, providing a challenging experience for players of all ages,” said Jim Ireton, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Atlus USA. “We are happy to work with Yuke’s Company of America in bringing a classic puzzle game like NEVES to the Nintendo DS.”