http://www.gamerbytes.com/wiiware/ en Copyright 2009 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:36:59 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><img alt="monsteca.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/monsteca.jpg" width="480" height="197" /></center> <p>Liverpool Indie Game studio Onteca has revealed their first title, Monsteca Corral, will be coming to WiiWare.</p> <p>Monsteca Corral has you herd a group of alien special called Sdompes around the level while avoiding Robot-created traps. The developers suggest it will feature the ambient feel of games like <em>Flower</em> or <em>Pikmin</em>, though going by <a href="http://monsteca.com/corral01.php">the screenshots</a> they might be giving themselves too much credit. It reminds me more of <em>Darwinia</em> more than anything.</p> <p>The game plans to be out by early 2010. Lets see if they can live up to their claims.</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://monsteca.com/">MonsTECA Corral </a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/p4jWF6R3-ig" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/p4jWF6R3-ig/monsteca_corral_announced_for.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/monsteca_corral_announced_for.php WiiWare Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:36:59 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/monsteca_corral_announced_for.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><img alt="ninjagaidennintnedoupdate.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/ninjagaidennintnedoupdate.jpg" width="480" height="270" /></center> <p>Fairly dull week on the EU Nintendo Store, Hudson has released <em>My Zoo</em>, the sequel to <em>My Aquarium</em> which sold like hot cakes on WiiWare. You can grab that for 500 Points, or maybe you'll give <em>Rock & Roll Climber</em> a shot - the Rock Climbing "simulator" released in the US about 3 months ago.</p> <p>On the Virtual Arcade front is <em>Ninja Gaiden</em> - if you have fond memories of the NES version, you might be in for a bit of a shock - the Arcade version is wildly different - a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4otXO0tkhc">sidescrolling beat-em-up</a> rather than the platformer it was turned into. You can pick that up for 800 Points.</p> <p>Finally those with a DSi can grab <em>A Little Bit Of... Nintendo Touch Golf</em>, a cut up version of the original retail golf game. Since this doesn't have a subtitle I assume this might be the only piece of <em>Nintendo Touch Golf</em> the DSi will receive.</p><p><img alt="wiiwarelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/wiiwarelogo.jpg" width="121" height="32" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>Rock N' Roll Climber™</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Wii Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Sports<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Wii Balance Board<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>"Prepare to "rock out" like never before in <em>Rock N' Roll Climber</em>. Climb rocks using the innovative control scheme, which has you controlling your character's movement using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. If you want an even more immersive experience, optional support for the Wii Balance Board is also available. Make your way up an array of courses, ranging from the Pop level's indoor rock wall to the Heavy Metal level's waterfalls (watch out for those moss-covered rocks - they're slick). In addition to the sense of accomplishment you'll feel upon reaching the top, you might just be rewarded with your own guitar."</p> <p><u><strong>My Zoo</strong> </u></p> <p><strong>Wii Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Simulation<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Wii Balance Board<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Hudson Entertainment</p> <p>"My Zoo is the follow-up to the hit 'My Aquarium'. In My Zoo, you can raise 8 of the most popular animals seen in zoos, including lions, panda bears, zebras, and elephants. As you feed and play with them, the animals may grow attached to you. They may even have babies that you can raise to adulthood. In addition to the animals that come with the game, you'll be able to download more later!"</p> <p><img alt="virtualconsolelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/virtualconsolelogo.jpg" width="194" height="27" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>Ninja Gaiden Arcade</strong></u> <br /> <br /> <strong>System:</strong> Arcade<br /> <strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Beat-Em-Up<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Classic, GameCube<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-2<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Tecmo</p> <p><img alt="dsiwarelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/dsiwarelogo.jpg" width="133" height="31" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>A Little Bit of... Nintendo Touch Golf</strong> </u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Sports<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>A smaller version of <em>Nintendo Touch Golf,</em> known better as <em>True Swing Golf</em> in America. Not a whole lot known about this one.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/7QMUPFd92x4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/7QMUPFd92x4/eu_nintendo_update_my_zoo_rock.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/eu_nintendo_update_my_zoo_rock.php WiiWare Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:01:43 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/eu_nintendo_update_my_zoo_rock.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><img alt="ninjagaidennintnedoupdate.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/ninjagaidennintnedoupdate.jpg" width="480" height="270" /></center> <p>Fairly dull week on the EU Nintendo Store, Hudson has released <em>My Zoo</em>, the sequel to <em>My Aquarium</em> which sold like hot cakes on WiiWare. You can grab that for 500 Points, or maybe you'll give <em>Rock & Roll Climber</em> a shot - the Rock Climbing "simulator" released in the US about 3 months ago.</p> <p>On the Virtual Arcade front is <em>Ninja Gaiden</em> - if you have fond memories of the NES version, you might be in for a bit of a shock - the Arcade version is wildly different - a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4otXO0tkhc">sidescrolling beat-em-up</a> rather than the platformer it was turned into. You can pick that up for 800 Points.</p> <p>Finally those with a DSi can grab <em>A Little Bit Of... Nintendo Touch Golf</em>, a cut up version of the original retail golf game. Since this doesn't have a subtitle I assume this might be the only piece of <em>Nintendo Touch Golf</em> the DSi will receive.</p><p><img alt="wiiwarelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/wiiwarelogo.jpg" width="121" height="32" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>Rock N' Roll Climber™</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Wii Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Sports<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Wii Balance Board<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>"Prepare to "rock out" like never before in <em>Rock N' Roll Climber</em>. Climb rocks using the innovative control scheme, which has you controlling your character's movement using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. If you want an even more immersive experience, optional support for the Wii Balance Board is also available. Make your way up an array of courses, ranging from the Pop level's indoor rock wall to the Heavy Metal level's waterfalls (watch out for those moss-covered rocks - they're slick). In addition to the sense of accomplishment you'll feel upon reaching the top, you might just be rewarded with your own guitar."</p> <p><u><strong>My Zoo</strong> </u></p> <p><strong>Wii Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Simulation<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Wii Balance Board<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Hudson Entertainment</p> <p>"My Zoo is the follow-up to the hit 'My Aquarium'. In My Zoo, you can raise 8 of the most popular animals seen in zoos, including lions, panda bears, zebras, and elephants. As you feed and play with them, the animals may grow attached to you. They may even have babies that you can raise to adulthood. In addition to the animals that come with the game, you'll be able to download more later!"</p> <p><img alt="virtualconsolelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/virtualconsolelogo.jpg" width="194" height="27" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>Ninja Gaiden Arcade</strong></u> <br /> <br /> <strong>System:</strong> Arcade<br /> <strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Beat-Em-Up<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Classic, GameCube<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-2<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Tecmo</p> <p><img alt="dsiwarelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/dsiwarelogo.jpg" width="133" height="31" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>A Little Bit of... Nintendo Touch Golf</strong> </u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Sports<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>A smaller version of <em>Nintendo Touch Golf,</em> known better as <em>True Swing Golf</em> in America. Not a whole lot known about this one.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/7QMUPFd92x4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/7QMUPFd92x4/eu_nintendo_update_my_zoo_rock.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/eu_nintendo_update_my_zoo_rock.php WiiWare Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:01:43 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/eu_nintendo_update_my_zoo_rock.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><img alt="phalanx.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/phalanx.jpg" width="480" height="270" /></center> <p>Any excuse to use that packshot.</p> <p>The Japanese Game Watch website has revealed that the classic SNES shooter will be returning to the Wii - but as a WiiWare title.</p> <p>Zoom Inc, who were the developers of the original Sharp X68000 version of the game, will also be developing this version. It will be entirely based on the X68000 version and not the SNES version, and will also include a few minor tweaks to the original design.</p> <p>The game will retail for 500 Nintendo Points when it's released in Japan this Winter, no word of a worldwide release just yet but I wouldn't be surprised if it does pop up sooner or later.</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20091111_328050.html">Game Watch Impress</a> via <a href="http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/news/2009/11/phalanx_remake_coming_to_wiiware">Nintendo Life</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/KuZRwvrpTR0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/KuZRwvrpTR0/phalanx_gets_wiiware_port_banj.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/phalanx_gets_wiiware_port_banj.php WiiWare Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:53:08 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/phalanx_gets_wiiware_port_banj.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <p><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GCkIyPb-goI&hl=en&fs=1&start=25"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GCkIyPb-goI&hl=en&fs=1&start=25" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></p> <p>2BeeGames have revealed the 10 finalists of their second Indie Game Competition, and since two of the finalists from the previous competition are on their way to XBLA and PSN titles we thought we'd take a look at the offering this time.</p> <p>The finalists are:</p> <p><strong>Bullets of a Revolver</strong> – submitted by Diefox<br /> <strong>Climb to the Top of the Castle</strong> – submitted by TwO Bros. Games<br /> <strong>Cavemen Vs. Aliens</strong> – submitted by John Sear<br /> <strong>Cochon’s Pursuit </strong>– submitted by Edouard Mercure<br /> <strong>Daytraders of the Dead</strong> – submitted by Mat Groves / John Denton<br /> <strong>DriftMoon</strong> – submitted by Ville Mönkkönen<br /> <strong>Kablooey!</strong> – submitted by Vertigo Games<br /> <strong>Tower of Heaven</strong> – submitted by Askiisoft<br /> <strong>Turba</strong> – submitted by Binary Takeover<br /> <strong>Vector Conflict: The Siege</strong> – submitted by Dig Your Own Grave Games</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.2beegames.com/">2BeeGames website</a> has demos and videos of all the finalists, so I suggest you go and take a look at each. Of the lot I'm most interested in <em>Climb to the Top of the Castle</em>, seen in the embedded video, and <em>Tower Of Heaven</em>, a platformer set in the style of a monochrome GameBoy game.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/Ct9Fhg0x2oY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/Ct9Fhg0x2oY/2bee_games_reveal_finalists_of.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/2bee_games_reveal_finalists_of.php DSiWare Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:02:18 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/2bee_games_reveal_finalists_of.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Simon Carless) <p><img src="http://www.gamasutra.com/db_area/images/news2001/26004/GDCbug2010.jpg" align="left" hspace="5"><i>[Just a quick reminder from our <a href="http://www.gdconf.com">GDC</a> colleagues about the call for submissions for the 2010 Summits, including indie, social/online, iPhone Summits - with a bonus Independent Games Festival heads-up in there also for students/mobile developers.]</i></p> <p>Game Developers Conference 2010 organizers are reminding potential Summit speakers that they have until Friday, Nov. 13th <a href="http://www.gdconf.com/conference/summitsubmissions.html">to submit lectures</a>, with IGF Student and Mobile deadlines also impending.</p> <p>Held on the first two days of GDC 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco -- next March 9th and 10th -- this year’s GDC Summit line-up includes two new events in the form of the Social & Online Games Summit and iPhone Games Summit.</p> <p>These summits, alongside the GDC Mobile/Handheld, Independent Games, and Serious Games Summits, which are <a href="http://www.gdconf.com/conference/summitsubmissions.html">all accepting submissions</a> through the end of Friday, November 13th.</p> <p>(Other summits also held at GDC 2010 but not currently calling for submissions include one or two-day events on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the IGDA Education Summit, although the Game Localization Summit has an <a href="http://wiki.igda.org/Localization_SIG/LocSummit2010">informal call for lectures</a> ending on November 15th.)</p> <p>In addition, Independent Games Festival 2010 organizers are reminding that, following <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=25900">record IGF Main Competition entries</a>, games are <a href="http://www.igf.com/03submit.html">due for submission</a> in the free to enter Student Showcase category by Sunday November 15th, 2009. Separately of this, <a href="http://www.igfmobile.com/03submit.html">entries to the IGF Mobile competition</a> -- encompassing iPhone, mobile phone, PSP, DS, Android and other handheld games -- are due by Tuesday, December 1st, 2009. </p> <p>More information and registration specifics on the 2010 Game Developers Conference can be found at <a href="http://www.gdconf.com">the official GDC 2010 website</a>. </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/vupJhpAV8Yc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/vupJhpAV8Yc/gdc_2010_reminds_on_summit_sub.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/gdc_2010_reminds_on_summit_sub.php DSiWare Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:30:08 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/gdc_2010_reminds_on_summit_sub.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><img alt="wiiexcitebikeupdate.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/wiiexcitebikeupdate.jpg" width="480" height="270" /></center> <p>Today's update headlines with Excitebike: World Rally for WiiWare, a new take on the classic racing game with online play, all for 1,000 Nintendo Points.</p> <p>Other releases include Konami's <em>Frogger Returns</em> which, hey, looks like <em>Frogger</em> for 500 Nintendo Points. The final WiiWare release is <em>Dragon Master Spell Caster</em> by New Zealand developer Stickmen Studios for 500 Nintendo Points.</p> <p>DSi owners have a lot to wade through this week - <em>Bomberman Blitz</em> is now out in the US for 500 Nintendo Points, but you can also choose from 5 piecemeal variants of <em>Electroplankton</em> for 200 Points each. We've linked to videos of each, so have a quick look before you dive into your purchase.</p> <p>Finally we've got two new Virtual Console releases - <em>Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap</em> for the Master System and <em>Cybernoid</em> for the Commodore 64. Unless they decide to bring the Japanese only Monster World IV over to the Virtual Console, we've officially run out of <em>Wonder Boy</em> games now.</p><p><img alt="wiiwarelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/wiiwarelogo.jpg" width="121" height="32" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>Excitebike: World Rally</strong></u> <br /> <br /> <strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 1,000<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Racing, Sports<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-4<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo<br /> <strong>Unique Features:</strong> Nintendo Wi-Fi</p> <p>"Prepare to face daredevil jumps, crazy obstacles and other racers in the newest installment in the venerable Excitebike franchise, available exclusively on the WiiWare service. Choose from multiple camera angles as you tilt your way to smooth landings using motion-sensitive controls. Compete in races around the world in four championship circuits. Use Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection to invite friends to a race. Or if you're feeling brave, take on anyone else looking for a match. Feel like tackling a challenge of your own design? Use the intuitive Track Editor to choose from the available obstacles and put together your dream course, then share courses with friends to see whose creation skills reign supreme."</p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/10/excitebike_world_rally_announc.php">Click here for the trailer of <em>Excitebike: World Rally</em> </a> </p> <p><u><strong>Frogger Returns</strong></u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Arcade, Action<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Classic<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-2<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Konami Digital Entertainment</p> <p>"Frogger Returns takes the heart-pounding challenge of arcade Frogger and moves it into the next dimension. Classic top-down 2-D game play is updated with colorful 3-D graphics, a new perspective, new levels, new enemies and game-changing power-ups. A local multiplayer mode lets you race a friend."</p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/08/first_frogger_return_screensho.php">Click here for screenshots of <em>Frogger Returns</em></a> </p> <p><u><strong>Dragon Master Spell Caster</strong> </u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Action Fantasy<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-2<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Stickmen Studios</p> <p>"The Dragon Lords have returned to the magical world of Nakiha, bringing ultimate power to whoever controls them. Choose your champion, then master amazing magic and fierce dragon attacks to defeat the rival Champions and their Dragon Lords. Choose from four different paths and decide the fate of the world in the fantastic story mode. Battle your friends in two-player split-screen arcade mode and tailor your tactics with different dragon and rider combinations, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Marvel at the effects of mind-blowing spell collisions. Mix spells and unleash their ultimate power. Control your Dragon Lord and crush, bite and burn your way to victory."</p> <p><a href="http://www.stickmenstudios.co.nz/Dragon.aspx">Click here for screenshots of the game in action.</a> </p> <p><img alt="dsiwarelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/dsiwarelogo.jpg" width="133" height="31" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>Bomberman Blitz</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Multiplayer<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-8<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Hudson Entertainment</p> <p>"Bomberman makes his downloadable debut on Nintendo DSiWare with Bomberman Blitz. Dive into a classic multiplayer Bomberman experience with eight-player local or online multiplayer using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Hone your skills and learn the maps, then take the battle online. Change map and item preferences for enhanced customization. Delivering unparalleled multiplayer excitement, Bomberman Blitz lets Nintendo DSi users enjoy the addictive fun of Bomberman anytime, anywhere."</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ojlmp_6b9A">Click here for a trailer of <em>Bomberman Blitz</em> </a></p> <p><u><strong>Electroplankton Trapy</strong></u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 200<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Music, Other<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>"Trapy plankton make sounds as they swim over graceful lines made up of linked triangles. The creatures follow the lines you trace along the water. There are six types of Trapy in all, each with a unique color and sound. All Trapy plankton produce different tones depending on the direction they swim. They produce the lowest-pitched sounds when they swim to the right and produce higher-pitched sounds as their path veers to the left."</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZND_oO150CI">Click here for a look at <em>Trapy</em> and <em>Beatnes</em></a> </p> <p><u><strong>Electroplankton Hanenbow</strong> </u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 200<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Music, Other<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>"Normally aquatic creatures, Hanenbow sometimes use floating leaves to launch themselves out of the water, creating strange sounds and melodies as they bounce off the leaves. Entire schools of Hanenbow have been known to launch out of the water, one after another. As a leaf is repeatedly hit by flying Hanenbow, it gradually changes color. This also alters the sound made by bouncing Hanenbow. When all the leaves turn red, a flower will bloom. It remains unclear why the Hanenbow display this curious behavior."</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmyLuIYGT9o">Click here for a look at <em>Hanenbow</em>.</a></p> <p><u><strong>Electroplankton Rec-Rec</strong> </u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 200<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Music, Other<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>"Rec-Rec are fishlike plankton that feed on sound waves. They absorb sound waves transmitted through water and use them as a form of nutrition. The sound waves that the Rec-Rec eat are then stored inside their bodies until they have been digested. Once the digestion process is complete, they play back the sounds in perfect four-second intervals. While these sounds are playfully emitted, wave patterns can be seen pulsating on their bodies. Rec-Rec always swim side by side in schools of four. When they swim at different speeds, the frequency with which they emit sounds also changes."</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvdmHlf2-qk">Click here for a session of <em>Rec-Rec.</em></a> </p> <p><u><strong>Electroplankton Nanocarp</strong></u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 200<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Music, Other<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>"Nanocarp have very sensitive hearing. Using their two ears to sense vibrations coming through the water, these plankton can distinguish sound quality and frequency. They display very interesting reactions to the sound of humans clapping or breathing. Nanocarp are also excellent swimmers. They have a tendency to swim in formations of 16 and react together when they detect sounds. These plankton emit sounds on their own when they sense waves on the water's surface. When this happens, the pitch of sounds they produce changes depending on where the Nanocarp is located."</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5IeTZANjZg&feature=related">Click here for a look at <em>Nanocarp</em>.</a> </p> <p><u><strong>Electroplankton Beatnes</strong></u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 200<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Music, Other<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>"Beatnes are curious plankton with geometrically shaped heads that form vertical strands like seaweed. Their bodies are made up of eight sections, each featuring a distinctive diamond-shaped tail. The sound of a Beatnes can vary wildly depending on which segment of the body is tapped. However, all of the sounds closely resemble the short-wave and triangular-wave sound effects from a Nintendo Entertainment System sound chip. When Beatnes are tapped in time with a rhythm, they continue to repeat the sounds in perfect time for a short period."</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZND_oO150CI">Click here for a look at <em>Trapy</em> and <em>Beatnes</em></a> </p> <p><img alt="virtualconsolelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/virtualconsolelogo.jpg" width="194" height="27" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>Wonder Boy™ III: The Dragon's Trap</strong></u> <br /> <br /> <strong>Original platform:</strong> MASTER SYSTEM<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> SEGA<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Price:</strong> 500 Wii Points</p> <p>"Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is widely considered to be one of the best games produced for the SEGA MASTER SYSTEM. The direct sequel to Wonder Boy in Monster Land, it starts in the final lair of the previous game. This game is the first in the series to allow Wonder Boy to roam freely by using various animal forms, but as with previous games in the series, Wonder Boy can also buy various weapons, armor and items to help him in his quest."</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl7T6kBDQA4">Click here for a quick look at <em>Wonderboy III: Dragon's Trap</em>.</a></p> <p><u><strong>Cybernoid</strong> </u></p> <p><strong>Original platform:</strong> Commodore 64<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Commodore Gaming<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Price:</strong> 500 Wii Points</p> <p>"Federation storage depots have been raided by pirates, who've taken valuable minerals, jewels, ammunition and the latest battle weaponry. You have been commissioned by the Federation to retrieve the cargo and return it to storage within a specified time limit. The pirate craft have activated all planetary defense systems, which you must negotiate along with the pirates themselves. If you fail to reach the depot within the time limit, or if the value of your retrieved cargo is insufficient, you must forfeit one of your Cybernoid ships."</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3d9JRmT5Y0">Click here for a quick look at <em>Cybernoid</em> C64.</a><br /> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/NxxiqAR4wqI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/NxxiqAR4wqI/na_nintendo_update_excitebike.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/na_nintendo_update_excitebike.php DSiWare Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:09:33 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/na_nintendo_update_excitebike.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <p><img alt="dukemnukem.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/dukemnukem.jpg" width="200" height="200" hspace="5" align="left"/><em>[We round up the top console digital download news of the last week from GamerBytes, including brand-new game announcements and scoops from the world of Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, WiiWare, PSP Minis and DSiWare.]</em></p> <p>This week on GamerBytes we broke a whole lot of news - a new <i>Duke Nukem</i> game is being developed for the Xbox Live Arcade, and <i>Phoenix Wright</i> might be coming to the Wii, plus we've seen a ton of independent game news for digital downloads, including <em>Joe Danger, Auditorium</em> and <em>Aleph</em>. Plenty of games to look forward to in the future.</p> <p>Here are the top stories of the past seven days:</p> <p><u><strong>Interviews</strong></u></p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/interview_ea_criterion_vet_mur.php">EA, Criterion Vet Murray Forms Indie Hello Games, Talks <i>Joe Danger</i></a><br /> "Tiny UK studio Hello Games has announced its first title, Evel Knievel-inspired stuntman bike racer Joe Danger, on its way to digital platforms. You can view some leaked footage <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/joe_danger_on_fire.php">here</a>."</p> <p><u><strong>Store Updates</strong></u></p> <p><strong>XBLA Update</strong> - <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/xbla_update_wallace_gromit_epi_1.php"><i>Wallace & Gromit</i> Episodes 2, 3 And 4</a> </p> <p><strong>NA PSN Store Update</strong> - <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/na_psn_store_update_military_m.php"><i>Military Madness, Numblast, Creature Defense, Gex</i> And More </a> </p> <p><strong>EU PSN Store Update</strong> - <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/eu_psn_store_update_spot_the_d.php"><i>Spot The Differences</i> Cheap <i>3-On-3 NHL Arcade</i> And <i>Winnie The Pooh</i></a> </p> <p><strong>NA Nintendo Update</strong> - <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/na_nintendo_update_vikings_dra.php">Vikings & Dragons Play Card And Carnival Games</a></p> <p><strong>EU Nintendo Update</strong> - <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/eu_nintendo_update_monkey_isla_2.php"><i>Monkey Island Chapter 3, UNO, Bomberman Blitz </i>And More</a> </p><p><u><strong>Microsoft (Xbox Live Arcade, XBL Indie Games)</strong></u></p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/duke_nukem_manhattan_project_c.php"><i>Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project</i> Coming To XBLA?</a><br /> "Not even game cancellation can get the <em>Duke</em> down, as we've learned that his 2002 sidescroller may be on its way to the Xbox Live Arcade."</p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/synaesthete_devs_transcend_on.php"><i>Synaesthete</i> Devs Bring <i>Aleph</i> To Xbox Live Arcade</a><br /> "The DigiPen students behind <em>Synaesthete</em> reveal a music-driven arcade shooter with a psychedelic aesthetic."</p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/joe_danger_on_fire.php"><i>Joe Danger</i> Is On Fire, First Footage Leaked</a><br /> "At the Indie Games part of the Eurogamer Expo last week, everyone was talking about <i>Joe Danger</i>, the new stunt racing title from Hello Games. Here's some unofficial first footage."</p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/encleverment_experiment_finall.php"><i>Encleverment Experiment</i> Finally Announced, Out Soon</a><br /> "We've been discussing<em>Encleverment Experiment</em>' existence for <em>years</em> now, but it appears that it's finally on its way to the Xbox Live Arcade."</p> <p><u><strong>Sony (PlayStation Network, PSP Minis)</strong></u></p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/auditorium_announced_coming_ne.php"><i>Auditorium</i> Announced, Coming Next Year</a><br /> "The winner of 2BeeGames' Indie Game Competition back in July now has a contract, and their game <i>Auditorium</i> will be available next year on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and PSP Minis."</p> <p><u><strong>Nintendo (WiiWare, DSiWare)</strong></u></p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/phoenix_wright_ace_attourney_c.php"><i>Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney</i> Coming To The Wii</a><br /> "In today's gift from the German USK rating system, it has been revealed that the <em>Phoenix Wright</em> might be on its way to WiiWare."</p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/blitz_games_krissx_lives_on.php">Blitz Games' <i>KrissX</i> Lives On</a><br /> "It was a nice surprise to see <em>Encleverment Experiment</em> finally announced earlier this week, but now we can also reveal <em>KrissX</em> is also still alive, and is being published by Konami."</p> <p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/space_invaders_extreme_z_out_o.php"><i>Space Invaders Extreme Z</i> Out On DSiWare In Japan</a><br /> "In standard Japanese publicity fashion, Taito have unveiled a digital download version of their <i>Space Invaders Extreme</i> series for the Nintendo DS, and have released it on the same day."</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/NEER8rF5Vew" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/NEER8rF5Vew/best_of_gamerbytes_all_out_of.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/best_of_gamerbytes_all_out_of.php DSiWare Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:40:08 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/best_of_gamerbytes_all_out_of.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Simon Carless) <p><img alt="" src="http://www.gamesetwatch.com/gamalogo.jpg" hspace="5" align="left"/>In our latest employment-specific round-up, we highlight some of the notable jobs posted in big sister site Gamasutra's <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/jobs/board.php">industry-leading game jobs section</a> this week, including positions from 5th Cell, Insomniac and more.</p> <p>Each position posted by employers will appear on the <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/jobs/board.php">main Gamasutra job board</a>, including positions from Sega of America, 2K Marin and more.</p> <p>Each position posted by employers will appear on the <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/jobs/board.php">main Gamasutra job board</a>, and appear in the site's daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly.</p> <p>It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, 'serious games', independent games and more.</p> <p>Some of the notable jobs posted this week include:</p> <p><i>Rainbow Studios: <a href="http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=19976&accountno=375">Senior Producer</a></i><br /> "Rainbow Studios, a subsidiary of THQ, is one of the largest video game developers in the Southwest and develops premier original and licensed titles for current and next generation console systems. Rainbow’s video game history includes the critically acclaimed <i>Motocross Madness</i> PC series, the award-winning <i>ATV Offroad Fury</i>, top-selling <i>Splashdown</i>, the highly praised <i>MX</i> franchise, the blockbuster Disney-Pixar <i>Cars</i> titles, and the critically acclaimed Wii title <i>Deadly Creatures</i>, along with the soon-to-be-released <i>MX vs. ATV Reflex</i>."</p> <p><i>Relic Entertainment: <a href="http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=20097&accountno=375">Environment Artist</a></i><br /> "Your friends will call in the middle of the night, cursing you. When you see them, they’ll wear sunglasses to conceal their bloodshot eyes, and they’ll be alone, because their romantic interests left them without even texting goodbye. They won’t be able to stop playing. It’s a terrible fate, but I’m afraid it’s what we want. And we need your help."</p><p><i>Demiurge Studios: <a href="http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=20115&accountno=160">Senior Game Designer</a></i><br /> "Demiurge Studios is seeking a talented, experienced Senior Designer to help lead our internal design team. A focus on communication, organization, iteration and polish are all critical attributes for our ideal candidate. Prior experience leading a team of designers and a demonstrable portfolio of game/level design across different genres are requirements for this position. If you can deconstruct reflex; if you can engineer adrenaline; if you can architect fun - we want to speak with you."</p> <p><i>Sega of America: <a href="http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=20085&accountno=78231">Senior Online Interactive Developer</a></i><br /> "The Senior Online Interactive Developer will design and develop interactive online content including web sites, banners, promotions, games and other applications for the Sega family of web sites and other initiatives. The Senior Online Interactive Developer will be a part of the Online and Community teams as well as collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within the organization. This person will also manage staff and resources as necessary."</p> <p><i>2K Marin: <a href="http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=19963&accountno=362">Engine Programmer</a></i><br /> "2K Games seeks the talents of a seasoned and passionate programmer who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to work with like minded professionals to create a truly amazing game. Improve, maintain, and optimize the engine. Contribute to the design of a wide variety of enhancements to the Unreal Engine."</p> <p>To browse hundreds of similar jobs, and for more information on searching, responding to, or posting game industry-relevant jobs to the top source for jobs in the business, please <a href="http://www.gamasutra.com/jobs/board.php">visit Gamasutra's job board</a> now. </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/1jKAWeVv5oo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/1jKAWeVv5oo/roundup_gamasutra_network_jobs_43.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/roundup_gamasutra_network_jobs_43.php DSiWare Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:41:05 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/roundup_gamasutra_network_jobs_43.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><img alt="bomblitz.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/bomblitz.jpg" width="480" height="270" /></center> <p>Pretty large week for European Nintendo owners - You can now grab <em>Tales Of Monkey Island: Chapter 3</em>, <em>UNO</em> or <em>Manic Monkey Mayhem</em> on WiiWare, or <em>Clubhouse Games: Family Favorites, Bomberman Blitz</em> and EA's <em>Sudoku</em> on DSiWare. If you're up for an old game, you can now grab the Turbografx version of <em>Fighting Street</em>.</p> <p>Best part for me though - <em>Lost Winds 2</em> is finally available in Australia. About time!</p><p><img alt="wiiwarelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/wiiwarelogo.jpg" width="121" height="32" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 3</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 1,000<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Adventure<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Nunchuk<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Telltale Games</p> <p>"In the third <em>Tales of Monkey Island</em> chapter, Guybrush gets in deep - literally - as his quest for the voodoo exfoliating La Esponja Grande takes a scenic detour through the guts of a giant manatee. Our hero encounters a surprising band of castaways, including the long-lost explorer Coronado De Cava. Can the Mighty Pirate win the suspicious De Cava's trust? Will sexy pirate hunter Morgan LeFlay prove to be a ruthless enemy or an unlikely ally? Will the group find La Esponja Grande in time to save Elaine from the rampant Pox of LeChuck? And will the world be crushed by the gnashing teeth of a certain demonic skull? Tales of Monkey Island's moist and absorbing third episode, "Lair of the Leviathan," will answer some of these urgent questions and raise even more as the five-month adventure builds to its epic climax."</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEuF6Uyafb0&feature=related">Click here for the trailer of <em>Tales Of Monkey Island: Episode 3.</em></a> </p> <p><u><strong>UNO</strong> </u></p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Card & Puzzle<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-4<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Gameloft</p> <p>"Play the #1 classic card game for fun with friends and family! Compete against the AI or friends in thrilling games. Relive all the crazy fun of UNO: match colors or numbers with all your favorite cards or challenge yourself with increasingly difficult games in Tournament Mode. Choose your favorite way to play, use your Action Cards wisely and don't forget to call "UNO!" when you have only one card left!"</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxD8KD4A_E4">Click here to view a trailer of <em>UNO</em> in action.</a> </p> <p><u><strong>Manic Monkey Mayhem</strong> </u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 1,000<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Battle<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-8<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Codemonkeys</p> <p>"As with most fights no-one really knows where, how and when this rivalry started, but this group of monkeys have not stopped battling for as long as they can remember. Their chosen fighting style is the ancient art of Banana Flinging and although their manic screams of rage may insinuate uncontrolled anger, they are in fact highly accurate and adept banana flingers. Now sworn enemies, this band of angry apes is each determined to outlast the other in a furious contest of fruity war."</p> <p><a href="http://www.manicmonkeymayhem.com/">Click here for the official <em>Manic Monkey Mayhem</em> website.</a> </p> <p><u><strong>Lost Winds - Winter of the Melodias</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong>1,000 (Now Available in Australia!)<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Platformer<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Nunchuk<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Frontier</p> <p>"<em>LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias</em> is the follow up to 2008’s best-selling, award-winning WiiWare launch title ‘<em>LostWinds</em>’. In this new adventure players are able to instantly transform Mistralis between Summer and Winter, harnessing the brilliance of nature: frozen Winter ponds and waterfalls become deep, teeming Summer pools and chambers in which to dive and unlock secrets, enemies can be frozen or doused, and the very air itself used to form snowballs or moisture-laden clouds. Other amazing new abilities include the cyclone, which can be used to transport Toku, smash powerful enemies and even drill through the rocks of the Mistralis’ diverse, richly interactive Chilling Peaks and Melodia City areas"</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSpm1FHfrsM">View the teaser for Lost Winds - Winter of the Melodias</a> here.</p> <p><img alt="virtualconsolelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/virtualconsolelogo.jpg" width="194" height="27" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>Fighting Street</strong> </u></p> <p><strong>System:</strong> Turbografx<br /> <strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Fighting<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Classic, GameCube<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-2<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Capcom</p> <p>"A port of the arcade version of <em>STREET FIGHTER</em>, the legendary fighting game that started it all. Players control RYU or KEN and battle against unique fighters from all over the world. The first fighter to knock out an opponent and win two rounds is the winner. Power up your attack to three different levels – the longer you hold a button, the stronger your attack. Input commands to perform special attacks and deal serious damage to your opponent. Combine your normal and special attacks effectively to fight your way to victory."</p> <p><img alt="dsiwarelogo.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/dsiwarelogo.jpg" width="133" height="31" hspace="5"/></p> <p><u><strong>A Little Bit of... All Time Classics: Family Favorites</strong> </u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Card Game<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-8<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>"Choose from five family-friendly games in this DSiWare version of the popular Clubhouse Games. Play classic card games like Hearts and Contract Bridge, connect bones to other bones in Dominoes, think strategically in the simple, but addictive Dots and Boxes, and move your pieces towards a common goal in Ludo. Play by yourself or use DS Download Play to host as many as seven friends."</p> <p><u><strong>Bomberman Blitz</strong></u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Battle<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-8<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Hudson Entertainment</p> <p>"That's right people, Bomberman makes his debut downloadable appearance on the DSiWare System with Bomberman Blitz! Experience the classic Bomberman multiplayer experience with 8 player local and online multiplayer through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Strategize accordingly on maps spanning both screens. Change multiple map and item preferences for tons of customization options. The world of Bomberman is in your hands with Bomberman Blitz; the essential multiplayer game on DSiWare!</p> <p>"Newcomers can also learn the ropes quickly and easily with the included training mode. Hone your skills and learn the maps on computer opponents and when ready; take the battle online! The next heated match is always available as players from around the world are waiting to battle it out! Delivering unparalleled social gaming excitement, “Bomberman Blitz” gives everyone who picks up the DSi the addictive fun of Bomberman, anytime, anywhere! Bring friends!"</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ojlmp_6b9A">Click here for a trailer of <em>Bomberman Blitz</em> </a></p> <p><u><strong>SUDOKU</strong></u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 200<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Puzzle<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Electronic Arts</p> <p>"<em>SUDOKU</em> offers hundreds of number-crunching puzzles that will stretch your brain power to the limit. Take it even further by playing in the exclusive Newspaper Mode. Add a daily puzzle from your favorite paper and build your very own collection. From Easy to Insane, a total of five different levels are available for novices and masters alike. Enjoy a host of grid designs that will keep you coming back for more. This worldwide phenomenon delivers an exhilarating game of logic that's not only challenging, but also surprisingly relaxing. It's everything you want for a quick puzzle getaway. Make life easier by taking advantage of smart features like automatic annotation for effortless calculation of your achievements. Stumped? Get help with error-checking tools and friendly cell hints. Track your stats and test your reaction time with the in-game timer. This addictive brain game has been polished to perfection and renders a sleek design that's easy on the eyes."</p> <p><a href="http://s248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/xblah/DSiWare/EA%20Sudoku/">Click here for screenshots of <em>EA's Sudoku</em>.</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/LSfNtP-Z0Dc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/LSfNtP-Z0Dc/eu_nintendo_update_monkey_isla_2.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/eu_nintendo_update_monkey_isla_2.php DSiWare Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:24:16 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/eu_nintendo_update_monkey_isla_2.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><img alt="enginesoftware.png" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/enginesoftware.png" width="481" height="227" /></center> <p>Straight from the German USK rating system comes 5 new titles coming to DSiWare. Don't get too excited though, it's about as bare bones as it can get.</p> <p>Engine Software, probably best known to gamers as the guys who ported Puzzle Quest to the Nintendo DS, will be bringing <em>Ferryman Puzzle, Just Sing! Christmas Songs, Simply Mahjong, Simply Sudoku</em> and <em>Simply Solitare</em> to DSiWare.</p> <p>I am fascinated by developers choice to create some of these titles. The DSi already has 4 <em>Sudoku</em> games with at least another one (<em>Sudoku 4Pockets</em>) on the way, you can get Nintendo's own <em>2-in-1 Solitare</em> and there are already two Mahjong games out in Japan which we'll probably see pop up in the next few months. At what point does a developer think they have something to add to <em>Sudoku</em> on a platform where games don't drop from the shelves?</p> <p>Even then, a <em>Ferryman Puzzle</em> game seems like a fairly dull idea, and just going by the name it sounds like it's not going to be dressed up at all. I don't even want to know what <em>Just Sing! Christmas Songs</em> is.</p> <p>A point David Edery made in his <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/10/david_edery_speaks_about_the_d.php">recent address</a> at the Australian Digital Distribution Summit comes to mind here. Simply being a cheap alternative isn't enough to get people to buy your game - in these cases Sudoku is <em>everywhere</em>, and being the fourth or fifth iteration on a console in seven months not going to net you anything.</p> <p>I just can't get my head around it.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/E3BbQoPoJXQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/E3BbQoPoJXQ/engine_software_to_bring_5_gam.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/engine_software_to_bring_5_gam.php DSiWare Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:27:04 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/engine_software_to_bring_5_gam.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><img alt="aceattourney.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/aceattourney.jpg" width="480" height="270" /></center> <p>In today's gift from the German USK rating system it has revealed that the <em>Phoenix Wright</em> might be on its way to WiiWare.</p> <p>If you're out of the loop, <em>Phoenix Wright</em> is a fantastic point and click adventure game that has previously been on the GBA and Nintendo DS. The German USK rating system now suggests that the original game is also coming to the Wii.</p> <p>Last year in Japan the <em>Phoenix Wright</em> series was ported to the PC, so the assets in higher resolution are available. When a game appears on a rating system without a prior announcement it's usually a digital release, but this could still be some crazy retail release. The way the rating is written suggests it will also be the full game, and not in episodic chunks.</p> <p>If this is WiiWare it'll be Capcom's first foray since <em>Mega Man 9</em>. We expect a complete announcement soon.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/ZncK0ZhVQrU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/ZncK0ZhVQrU/phoenix_wright_ace_attourney_c.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/phoenix_wright_ace_attourney_c.php WiiWare Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:29:26 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/phoenix_wright_ace_attourney_c.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/krissXlives.jpg"><img alt="krissXlives.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/krissXlives-thumb.jpg" width="480" height="360" /></a></center> <p>It was a nice surprise to see <em>Encleverment Experiment</em> finally announced <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/encleverment_experiment_finall.php">earlier this week</a>, but now we can also reveal <em>KrissX</em> is also still alive, and is being published by Konami.</p> <p><em>KrissX</em>, which I presume is pronounced "Criss Cross", is a game that involves a lot of crossword-styled puzzles which you need to solve. It was announced alongside <em>Encleverment Experiment</em> and <em>Droplitz</em> early last year, but we hadn't heard a word of it since.</p> <p>Today the game was <a href="http://www.oflc.gov.au/www/cob/find.nsf/5b6ebdff7f5b9a24ca2575ca00062226/8d447e2e22a99301ca2576630057f225!OpenDocument">rated</a> by the Australian Classication Board, revealing Konami publisher. Doing <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/nick-scurr/10/33b/7a3">some more digging</a> it appears the game is heading to both the Xbox Live Arcade and WiiWare platforms.</p> <p>It's a little odd seeing Konami as the publisher of the game, considering they released the awful XBLA game<em> Coffeetime Crosswords</em> last year, but hopefully this time they'll get it right.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/Jwk-bVdLNp4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/Jwk-bVdLNp4/blitz_games_krissx_lives_on.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/blitz_games_krissx_lives_on.php WiiWare Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:41:12 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/blitz_games_krissx_lives_on.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CxD8KD4A_E4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CxD8KD4A_E4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></center> <p>Much like the PlayStation Network, this week we've got a good idea on what'll be popping up this week on WiiWare., so we can actually tell you about their game prior to release.</p> <p>This Friday those in Europe will be be getting at least two games - Gameloft's <em>UNO</em>, based on the classic card game will be available on both WiiWare and DSiWare. Another game this week is <em>Manic Monkey Mayhem</em>, a multiplayer game where you throw Bananas at Monkeys. Based on the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDHeFOX2MkU">footage</a> of the game, I'm not too convinced that the game will be all that fun - maybe we'll be surprised.</p> <p>For those in North America you'll be getting Excitebike: World Rally, a really nice looking remake of the original NES classic. Check out a trailer for it <a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/10/excitebike_world_rally_announc.php">here</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/rs-L7ohVueA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/rs-L7ohVueA/this_week_on_wiiware_uno_manic.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/this_week_on_wiiware_uno_manic.php WiiWare Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:18:53 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/this_week_on_wiiware_uno_manic.php editors@gamerbytes.com (Ryan Langley) <center><img alt="rtypemasterystsemupdate.jpg" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/rtypemasterystsemupdate.jpg" width="480" height="270" /></center> <p>This week's American Nintendo releases are all over the palce - WiiWare bring you <em>Carnival King</em> for 700 Nintendo Points, <em>“Aha! I Got It!” Escape Game</em> for 500, and the return of Mommy, Daddy, Sarah and Billy with <em>Family Card Games</em>, while DSiWare brings you Tower Defense with <em>Viking Invasion</em> for 800 Nintendo Points, lizard fighting with <em>Combat Of Giants: Dragons: Bronze Edition</em> for 800, and a mid-90's makeup kit called <em>Sparkle Snapshots</em> for 500.</p> <p>Finally the Virtual Console, which brings the Master System version of R-Type for 500 Nintendo Points and Fighting Street, the Turbografx version of the original <em>Street Fighter</em>, for 800 Points.</p> <p>Anything there take your fancy readers?</p><p><a href="http://www.gamerbytes.com/carnivalkingwiiw.png"><img alt="carnivalkingwiiw.png" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/carnivalkingwiiw-thumb.png" width="162" height="225" hspace="5" align="right"/></a><u><strong>Carnival King</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 700<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong>Shooter<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Wii Zapper<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-2<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Incredible Technologies</p> <p>"Carnival King is a fun-for-all-ages video game that brings the spirit and energy of competitive carnival games to the screen. Players compete for top scores and prizes while visiting three different amusement parks: Arcadia, Dreamland and Lagoon Park. Each park has four sets of games and a Bonus Round to test players' speed and accuracy. For novices or sharpshooters, the games are continually challenging, and the difficulty level can be adjusted to match each player's growing confidence."</p> <p><a href="http://wiiware.itsgames.com/games/carnivalking/index.jsp">Click here for the official website.</a></p> <p><img alt="ahaigotitwiiw.png" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/ahaigotitwiiw.png" width="162" height="225" hspace="5" align="right"/><u><strong>“Aha! I Got It!” Escape Game</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Puzzle<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Ateam Inc</p> <p>"Use your head and solve the puzzles to escape the room Milo is in. Play alone or with family and friends to solve this puzzling adventure game. Today is Milo’s birthday and he gets an amazing present from his dad - a room of puzzles that he likes to solve. Milo needs to solve all the puzzles to escape from the room. Use the Wii Remote and SHAKE!, PUSH!, TWIST! to interact with, collect, and use items you find in the game. There is plenty to solve using all of the Wii Remote’s tricks and treats. See if you have what it takes to figure it all out."</p> <p><img alt="familycardgames.png" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/familycardgames.png" width="162" height="225" hspace="5" align="right"/><u><strong>Family Card Games</strong> </u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Card Game<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-2<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Aksys Games<br /> <strong>Unique Features:</strong> Nintendo Wi-Fi, Add-on Content </p> <p>"Daddy, Mommy, Sarah and Billy are back for some good ol' card game action. Try your hand at one of three card games: Daifugo, Speed or Memory. Family Card Games offers appealing cel-shaded graphics, endearing music and friendly, competitive match-ups. You can play one-player Daifugo or play against up to three other random players in an online match. You can also view your ranking and see how you match up with players around the world. Test your reflexes against another player in Speed and see who truly has the fastest hands. Memory will test your mental capacity as you try to remember where cards and their respective matches are."</p> <p><img alt="vikinginvasiondsiw.png" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/vikinginvasiondsiw.png" width="162" height="150" hspace="5" align="right"/><u><strong>Viking Invasion</strong> </u> </p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Tower Defense<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> BiP Media</p> <p>"Coming from the north, Olaf the Viking's comical horde is set to make waves on your Nintendo DSi.</p> <p>"The Viking drakkars are sailing up the rivers to your castles and it's up to you to construct fortifications so they do not pillage everything you own. But watch out: the more you defend yourself, the greater the waves of Vikings become. Fortunately the experience you gain will help you to build even more powerful defences. Thwart all your assailant's ruses and unlock new kinds of buildings. Can you rise to the challenge and prevent Olaf from pillaging all your valuables for his sweetheart Olga?"</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LujMKHQgKo">Click here for the official trailer of <em>Viking Invasion</em></a>.</p> <p><img alt="cogdragonsdsiw.png" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/cogdragonsdsiw.png" width="162" height="150" hspace="5" align="right"/><u><strong>Combat Of Giants: Dragons: Bronze Edition</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Adventure<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-4<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Ubisoft</p> <p>"After centuries of war, humans have defeated dragons. To prevent dragons from gathering their hidden fortune and strength, they have divided their land into four different elements: Fire, Ice, Earth and Wind. Rogue dragons without gems have seized their opportunity to attack and kill the noble dragons. As the last heir of the noble dragons, you have to defeat the rogue dragons. Find all the gems and reunite the dragons’ kingdom!</p> <p>"Exclusively designed for Nintendo DSiWare, you take control of one of these mythical creatures and, as a noble dragon, seek revenge against the rogue dragons of the land. Customise your dragon to your taste and then explore the land, searching for gems and ready to take on enemies with a real-time combat system. Then get together with up to three of your friends and organise duels and tournaments to see whose dragon on the king of the beasts."</p> <p><img alt="sparklesnapshotsdsiw.png" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/sparklesnapshotsdsiw.png" width="162" height="150" hspace="5" align="right"/><u><strong>Sparkle Snapshots</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Format:</strong> Nintendo DSiWare<br /> <strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Other<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Nintendo</p> <p>"Take photos and embellish them to your heart's desire with Sparkle Snapshots. Choose from a large variety of fancy frames, backgrounds, stamps and funny outfits to decorate your photos, or use the powerful paint program functions to manipulate them in detail. Want to take a new photo and add it to your collection? Adjust the lighting conditions and lens type to match your subject and even use a shutter timer to allow yourself some extra time to get everything perfectly in place. Save your favorite snapshots in your Nintendo DSi Camera album and use Nintendo DS wireless communications to send your masterpieces to your friends. It's all the fun of a photo booth – and more – in the palms of your hands."</p> <p><img alt="virtualconsole.png" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/virtualconsole.png" width="162" height="98" hspace="5" align="right"/><u><strong>Fighting Street</strong> </u></p> <p><strong>System:</strong> Turbografx<br /> <strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 800<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Fighting<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Classic, GameCube<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1-2<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> Capcom</p> <p>"A port of the arcade version of <em>STREET FIGHTER</em>, the legendary fighting game that started it all. Players control RYU or KEN and battle against unique fighters from all over the world. The first fighter to knock out an opponent and win two rounds is the winner. Power up your attack to three different levels – the longer you hold a button, the stronger your attack. Input commands to perform special attacks and deal serious damage to your opponent. Combine your normal and special attacks effectively to fight your way to victory."</p> <p><img alt="virtualconsole.png" src="http://www.gamerbytes.com/virtualconsole.png" width="162" height="98" hspace="5" align="right"/><u><strong>R-TYPE</strong></u></p> <p><strong>System:</strong> SEGA Master System<br /> <strong>Nintendo Points:</strong> 500<br /> <strong>Game Type:</strong> Shooter<br /> <strong>Control Type:</strong> Wii Remote, Classic, GameCube<br /> <strong>Players:</strong> 1<br /> <strong>Publisher:</strong> SEGA</p> <p>"<em>R-TYPE</em> is a classic, side-scrolling arcade shoot-'em-up that was developed by Irem in 1987. It's the 22nd century, and you are humanity's last hope against the evil Bydo Empire. Your ship is called the R-9a "Arrowhead" and comes with a standard gun, but power-ups and upgrades are available in each mission. Navigate through eight challenging levels that will test even the best gamer's reflexes. The SEGA Master System version features an exclusive secret level not found in any other release."</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~4/V9SJfAmtJP4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gamerbyteswiiware/~3/V9SJfAmtJP4/na_nintendo_update_vikings_dra.php http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/na_nintendo_update_vikings_dra.php DSiWare Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:42:45 +0000 http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/11/na_nintendo_update_vikings_dra.php