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BurgerTime World Tour Coming to WiiWare on February 9, 2012

2012-02-08T18:17:12Z

The time is almost upon us. BurgerTime World Tour will officially hit the WiiWare store this Thursday, February 9, 2012. This is a title we have been awaiting for quite some time. The PSN and XBLA versions released several months ago, but finally, Wii owners will get to play this re-imagined classic arcade game for just 1000 Wii Points (roughly $10 US).

On top of this, we will be sure to post a review, and we are in talks with MonkeyPaw Games to host some contests and giveaways, so stay tuned!

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PRESS RELEASE:

MonkeyPaw Games Announces BurgerTime World Tour Coming To WiiWare™ On February 9th

Peter Pepper is Back in This Tasty Re-invention of the Classic Arcade Puzzler

Hokkaido, Japan – February 8th, 2012 - MonkeyPaw Games Inc. today announced that BurgerTime World Tour will be available February 9th on Nintendo’s WiiWare™ service on Wii™. BurgerTime World Tour is an evolution of the arcade classic, enhanced with an innovative 3D rotating environment. The new BurgerTime experience introduces fresh and meaty additions to the re-imagined franchise. For the very first time, BurgerTime will feature platforming elements that widen the playing field. BurgerTime World Tour will be available worldwide for 1000 Wii Points™ and can be purchased from the Wii Shop Channel.

The evolved platforming-puzzler will follow world-renowned burger chef Peter Pepper in his global quest for culinary domination through expanded levels and one giant adversary. True to his retro roots, Peter Pepper will be tasked with building enormous burgers while running away from wacky food-gone-wild enemies such as Frank Furter the Sausage, Sonny the Egg, and new enemies such as Habba De Niro, the Habanero Pepper. Chef Peter Pepper will need to overcome new obstacles such as giant chasms, wall spikes and a heckuva hungry boss to strategically find the fastest way to put together each burger.

“BurgerTime is a maturation of the arcade classic. The new platforming elements evolve the action into a faster and more challenging experience,” said John Greiner, president and CEO of MonkeyPaw Games. “We’re excited for a new generation of players to try out the game and get a taste of retro evolution.”

The release of BurgerTime World Tour marks 30 years since the original BurgerTime arcade game was released in 1982.A beloved classic that quickly earned the label as one of the best arcade games of all time, BurgerTime increasingly became popular within the growing gaming industry. Now BurgerTime is back and fresher than ever for a much wider gaming audience.

BurgerTime World Tour is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available on February 9th for worldwide download on WiiWare at the low price of 1000 Wii Points. For more information on BurgerTime World Tour, please visit www.burgertimeworldtour.com.

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[PR Email from MonkeyPaw Games]

Nintendo Hires Their First “Spokesdog”

2012-02-08T17:31:28Z

In an odd bit of news, Nintendo has moved on in their “blue ocean” strategy to begin targeting dogs. Actually, in an effort to celebrate “Responsible Pet Owners Month,” the canine co-star of The Artist, a Jack Russell terrier named Uggie, will team up with Nintendo to spread the word about the 3DS and nintendogs+cats. Along with this news, Nintendo mentioned that a free demo of the game would soon be hitting the 3DS eShop. I guess Nintendo believes nintendogs+cats has legs for a strong future.

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PRESS RELEASE:

CANINE SUPERSTAR UGGIE LANDS EPIC ROLE AS NINTENDO’S FIRST-EVER ”SPOKESDOG”

Four-Legged Star of The Artist Delays Retirement to Fetch Awareness for nintendogs + cats Game During Responsible Pet Ownership Month

REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 8, 2012 – In a move that’s got tails wagging from Hollywood to Manhattan, Nintendo of America is teaming up with Uggie, the talented Jack Russell terrier known to moviegoers as the canine co-star of The Artist. Starting today, Uggie will sink his teeth into a memorable new role as Nintendo’s first-ever “spokesdog,” spreading the word about the interactive fun of nintendogs™ + cats for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system.

To help celebrate February as Responsible Pet Owners Month, Uggie will lend a paw by showing how the game includes valuable tips on how people can maintain happy, healthy relationships with their furry friends in real life. Though he previously announced plans to retire after this year’s awards season, the chance to team up with Nintendo was too doggone good for Uggie to resist.

Uggie is no stranger to the spotlight, having appeared in numerous television commercials and films during the last decade. As Nintendo’s spokesdog, he’ll appear alongside his owner Omar Von Muller to promote nintendogs + cats and the Pearl Pink Nintendo 3DS system, which offers a wide range of wireless features and entertainment experiences that can be enjoyed in 3D without the need for special glasses. In particular, Uggie and his owner will show consumers how nintendogs + cats can not only provide players with an adorable, customizable companion but also teach them skills that can translate to real-world dog or cat ownership. With February as Responsible Pet Owners Month, it’s the perfect time for this partnership.

“Uggie didn’t have to sit up and beg for his role as Nintendo’s spokesdog,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “It’s truly our pleasure to work with a star of Uggie’s magnitude, especially to help animal lovers and portable gaming fans discover the fun of nintendogs + cats.”

With nintendogs + cats, players can use the Nintendo 3DS system’s built-in touch screen, camera and microphone to interact with their dog or cat in amazing ways to form a lasting friendship. Players can feed, train and care for their choice of more than 27 breeds of puppies, and can also care for a variety of lovable kittens. If they take their Nintendo 3DS systems when going out, players can exchange Mii™ characters, puppies, kittens and presents with other nearby players via a wireless connection using the StreetPass™ feature. Nintendo will soon be adding a free playable demo of nintendogs + cats to the Nintendo eShop, so players can download the game and check it out at no cost.

Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

For more information about nintendogs + cats, visit http://nintendogspluscats.nintendo.com.

[PR Email from Nintendo of America]

Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro Unboxing Video

2012-02-07T22:12:58Z

The Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro is now available and I recorded an unboxing video. Check it out!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Resident Evil Revelations Hits the Nintendo 3DS Today

2012-02-07T16:32:49Z

CLASSIC SURVIVAL HORROR RETURNS WITH RESIDENT EVIL® REVELATIONS

Claustrophobic Setting, Awe-Inspiring 3D and a New Horror Set the Stage for the Most Fear-Inducing Experience on Nintendo 3DS™

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Feb. 7, 2012 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Resident Evil® Revelations is now available for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system in North America. Featuring tension building gameplay and limited ammunition supplies, the terror is intense as a menacing new horror takes the fight above and below water on the supposedly abandoned Queen Zenobia cruise ship. Episodic gameplay moves between the hallways of the Queen Zenobia, snow-covered mountaintops, and the floating city of Terragrigia in a story seen through the perspective of four playable characters. Built from the ground up specifically for Nintendo 3DS, Resident Evil Revelations brings the fear to life using the MT Framework® Mobile engine to deliver astounding visuals rendered in three dimensions.

In an all-new storyline that takes place between the events of Resident Evil® 4 and Resident Evil® 5, Resident Evil Revelations follows branching stories of franchise favorite characters Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield. Chris has disappeared and it’s up to Jill, along with her new partner Parker Luciani, to track down his whereabouts. Their only clue leads them to an abandoned cruise ship in the Mediterranean. Far from being empty, the vessel hides danger around every corner as Jill and Parker explore the confined spaces of the ship, facing frightening horrors that emerge from the darkness. For the first time in the franchise, players will venture underwater in an effort to escape the terrifying creatures roaming the ship. Full of conspiracies and plot twists, Resident Evil Revelations is told in the style of a TV drama as players work to discover the location of Chris Redfield, the source of the T-Virus, and the intentions of a mysterious terrorist organization, Veltro.

Along with the new characters and setting, Resident Evil Revelations debuts a new piece of equipment, the Genesis Scanner. This innovative device allows players to scan the environments and enemy remains to find hidden objects, uncover secrets, and earn additional health benefits. Found objects include customizable weapon parts which tailor weapons to the taste of the player via the in-game workbenches. Customizations range from simple increases in ammunition capacity to affecting the strength of a player’s weapon relative to their health.

Players needn’t face the terrifying T-Abyss virus alone. Raid Mode, new to the Resident Evil® series, offers a different kind of experience separate from the main campaign. Players compete in a variety of time-based missions either solo or cooperatively via online or local play. Players earn points by attacking enemies and select from a range of upgrades to improve their weapon’s performance. New missions, additional ammunition, and custom parts can be earned via the StreetPass™ feature on the Nintendo 3DS system.

Resident Evil Revelations also supports the Circle Pad Pro peripheral from Nintendo. Adding an additional directional pad and two shoulder buttons, the Circle Pad Pro takes the Resident Evil Revelations experience to the next level.

Resident Evil Revelations is available for Nintendo 3DS at an MSRP of $39.99 with a rating of “M for Mature” by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information about Resident Evil Revelations please visit: http://press.capcom.com and http://www.capcom-unity.com.

[PR Email from Capcom]

Access Nintendo Zone from home on your 3DS!

2012-02-07T15:45:25Z

Want to access the Nintendo Zone on your 3DS without having to leave the comfort of your home? Well, you can! Basically just set your wireless network name/SSID to attwifi and make it unsecured. Then connect to that network on your 3DS and there you go! Now you can access the special new Pokemon section and more right from your home! You can watch a video demonstration below:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Enjoy!

NintendoFuse Podcast #70: Nintendo Zone, Wii U, Club Nintendo, and MORE!

2012-02-06T19:30:39Z

Sorry for the delay everyone, it’s been a busy weekend… it’s time for a new episode of the NintendoFuse Podcast! This week, we discuss new Club Nintendo rewards, updates to the Nintendo Zone, a patent similar to Wii U by Sony, speech recognition technology used on the DS, the pre-order bonus for Resident Evil Revelations, some Wii sales numbers, and much MORE! Also, don’t forget to check out our GBA Ambassador Competition to win some cool prizes! You can listen to the new episode above, or you can download it here or on iTunes here.

We hope you enjoy it and as always, feel free to post your comments/thoughts/suggestions. The NintendoFuse Podcast will be uploaded every Friday night and the live episodes will be usually the first Tuesday of every month, so stay tuned for more of the latest and greatest from Nintendo! And don’t forget that you can also catch up on the old episodes here, or by subscribing in iTunes by searching for NintendoFuse or by clicking this link. Enjoy!

Rhythm Heaven Fever Launch Event!

2012-02-03T19:10:23Z

If you are in the LA area on February 10, you won’t want to miss this launch party!

Rhythm Heaven Fever Launch Event!

Greetings!

We’ve teamed up with the lovely folks at Nintendo and our pals at Giant Robot to produce a shindig for the launch of Rhythm Heaven Fever, coming out for the Wii in a few weeks!

This will perhaps be the craziest party we’ve produced, as the game isn’t shy about how bizarrely addictive it is. There are more than 50 mini-games, all of which are pure awesome (like snow seals rolling to a beat) and weirdly awesome (like a monkey high-fiving fellow chimps as he rotates around a clock). The game is all about keeping the rhythm to fast-paced music, which translates most perfectly into a party scenario.

We’ll have an overload of activities, including:

- Live Art (by famed artists Yoskay Yamamoto and Mari Inukai, courtesy of Giant Robot)
- Photo Playset (complete with lots of crazy, oversized plush props)
Interactive Video Playset (in which you’ll be coaxed into dancing your favorite jig for the camera, and then upload it to Nintendo’s site)
- Swag Galore! (custom-designed t-shirts and posters)
- Raffle (win the art created by Yamamoto and Inukai)
- Food (yum!) Drinks (gulp!) DJ (oh yeah!)
- Fun (fun!)

Rhythm Heaven Fever
Launch Event
Friday, Feb. 10
6 to 10 pm

iam8bit
2147 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
iam8bit.com

And in the coming weeks, stay tuned for a bunch of radical announcements from us! We’ve been cooking up a lot of great stuff lately!

See you there!,
iam8bit

[PR Email]

The Pokemon Kyurem getting new forme, Pokemon Grey perhaps?

2012-02-03T05:02:43Z

When Pokemon Platinum released, the Pokemon Giratina was on the cover… but in a brand new Forme not found in Diamond/Pearl versions. There has been much speculation that if there is indeed a third version of Pokemon Black/White (Pokemon Grey perhaps?), then Kyurem was the most likely one for the spot. Most Pokemon fans are predicting that Kyurem will get a new Forme… but much of that has been speculation and just going by what makes sense. Now, we have actual proof.

The site PokeBeach has done some research into the code for the Pokemon Black/White games. In that code, they found a list of all the Pokemon who have alternate formes. That list includes Unown, Deoxys, Rotom, Shaymin, Deerling, and many others… including Kyurem. The sprite associated with it is the Pokemon Meloetta’s sprite, but that’s just a placeholder. The same thing happened with Diamond/Pearl, which had placeholders for new formes for Shaymin and Giratina, which appeared in Platinum.

So basically it is now confirmed that Kyurem will have an alternate form. And since this form doesn’t exist in Black/White, then we can put two and two together and get confirmation that there will be a third game for the 5th generation of Pokemon. What that game is called, what Kyurem’s new forme looks like, when we’ll find out about it officially… these are questions we don’t have answers to yet, but hopefully we soon will. Kyurem is appearing in the next Pokemon movie in Japan, so it’s highly likely we’ll get more info in the next few months. Personally I’m more interested in what system this inevitable third version will be on… DS or 3DS?

[via PokeBeach]

i·Spot Japan – DSiWare Trailer & Screens

2012-02-02T15:00:11Z

Barcelona, February 1st 2012. We’re pleased to announce that iSpot Japan will be released on February 16th, 2012 via Nintendo’s DSiWare™ service for 200 DSi Points™ and the Nintendo eShop for $1.99 USD.

Game Description
i·Spot Japan takes you on a journey across the land of the rising sun, explaining facts and curiosities about Japanese culture, while you play the classic “Spot the Difference” game in the country’s most beautiful locations.

Find 3, 4 or 5 differences in each picture, depending on the selected difficulty level, and unlock them in the gallery to learn about local cuisine, historical characters or important monuments, together with their location in the map.

Ranging from southern Kyushu to northern Hokkaido, you’ll get to know all of Japan through exclusive beautiful pictures carefully tricked to create visually challenging differences.

Complete Features
• Exclusive beautiful pictures of Japan
• Detailed explanation and map location of every picture.
• Wireless VS multiplayer and gallery mode.
• 3 difficulty levels with 3, 4 or 5 differences per location.
• A total of 150 pictures illustrating the 4 main islands of Japan.

Gogo’s Crazy Bones – Screens & Release Date

2012-02-02T14:54:01Z

Minneapolis, MN- February 2, 2012 – GameMill Entertainment, an independent publisher of entertaining mass-market video games, today announced plans to bring the popular Gogo’s Crazy Bones toy characters and games to digital life with Gogo’s Crazy Bones game for the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems. Gogo’s Crazy Bones the game will make its debut in retail stores this March.

Gogo’s Crazy Bones are small, colorful, figurines with endless gaming, collecting and learning possibilities. Players will find Gogo’s Crazy Bones the game jam-packed with more than 70 puzzles and 30 favorite Gogo’s to collect, each one with a unique name, design, personality and special ability. Unlock five Gogo’s in every level as you take on popular Gogo’s games like Knock Out, Battle and Basket Attacks. Earn stars and unlock rewards as you explore interactive environments from the bus stop to the playground. Gogo’s Crazy Bones the game provides hours of fun and entertainment as you collect, trade and play with friends!

Nintendo Download – Feb. 2, 2012

2012-02-02T16:29:46Z

In a rather odd turn of events, Nintendo has backed down in their number of games released this week. Only three titles will be added. This is increasingly odd when you stop to think of that other regions are still receiving Wii Virtual Console games, and Japan just increased their 3DS demo section by five this week. Nonetheless, it is often quality over quantity that some people tout in similar situations. It is up for you and I to decide if that is, in fact, the case.

For the 3DS eShop, we get Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword. On DSiWare, GO Series: Undead Storm is added to the growing number of GO Series games. WiiWare increases by one more Carmen Sandiego game with Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Great Gateway Grab. Do any of these get you particularly excited?

Grabbing the “featured” spot away from Carmen Sandiego, an actual game, is the artsy 3D music video, “Down in the Now,” by The Crystal Method, which will be available on February 3 via the Nintendo Video app on 3DS.

As always, check out the price list and official press release below, and be sure to let us know if you download a game/app and what you think.

3DS eShop (3DS)

Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword ($6.99)

DSiWare (DSi & 3DS)

GO Series: Undead Storm (200 Points / $1.99)

WiiWare (Wii)

Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Great Gateway Grab (600 Points)

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[PR Email from Nintendo of America]

Nintendo Zone Adds Pokémon Episodes and Game Demos

2012-02-02T13:31:27Z

Nintendo Zone Adds Pokémon Episodes and Game Demos

New Content Will Be Available at More Than 29,000 Locations

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo 3DS™ owners are getting access to a wealth of fun entertainment and information that they can access on the go. Starting Feb. 6, Nintendo Zone™ will offer a variety of new content, including playable demos of select Nintendo 3DS video games and a dedicated Pokémon™ section that will feature full-length episodes of the Pokémon TV series. All of this exciting new content is only available when owners are wirelessly connected to a Nintendo Zone location.

“Nintendo 3DS continues to deliver fun and engaging new experiences, especially for users who connect their systems to the Internet,” said Zach Fountain, Nintendo of America’s director of Strategic Partnerships. “Nintendo 3DS is our most connected system ever, and Nintendo Zone offers a wealth of exclusive content to users who take their systems with them when they are away from home.”

Nintendo Zone also includes trivia games featuring the latest Nintendo 3DS software, exclusive coupons available only at Best Buy for discounts on Nintendo 3DS games and a showcase of Nintendo 3DS games that includes videos, screen shots and one-click links to game websites. The Pokémon section will also include information and videos about the newest Pokémon video games, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon news.

Nintendo Zone content can be accessed at more than 29,000 locations at restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, airports and malls in the United States and Canada. Nintendo 3DS owners can find a Nintendo Zone location by visiting http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendozone.

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The Other Side of The Flagpole Webcomic – Weekly Update!

2012-02-01T17:41:57Z

New Club Nintendo Game Rewards for Feb. 2012

2012-02-01T14:27:04Z

February is here, which means new game rewards available for Club Nintendo members. This month, you can get either Mario Party 2 (Wii) or Art Academy: First Semester (3DS) for 150 coins each. Head over to http://club.nintendo.com. Hurry, though, because these offers will end at the end of the month.

Review – Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy (3DS)

2012-02-01T02:55:51Z

Game – Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy (Rated T for Teen)
Version – Nintendo 3DS
Obtained – Review copy from Namco Bandai
Reviewer – Steve Cullum

The critically acclaimed aerial combat series flies onto the Nintendo 3DS in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy. While it looks pretty, does it also pack a punch in other aspects? Read on to find out.

Story & Plot
You are a pilot for USEA Allied Forces, a group of nations who have joined forces against two world superpowers. However, the northern and western nations are strongly against a specific treaty between the southern nations and the Osean Federation. A band of conservative extremist have staged a military coup, and the allied forces have initiated their retaliation attack. You have been chosen for this mission as a member of Special Tactical Squadron “Scarface,” a part of Operation: Fighter’s Honor, to take out the rebel forces.

From the menu, you are given ability to jump into the story, pursue specific challenge modes (unlocked as you progress), view your game data, and change options within the game. As you begin the story, you are briefed on each mission, given the ability to choose your airplane, gear, and (sometimes) your wing-man. Then, you are off to the skies to take on whatever mission awaits you. After you complete your mission, you are debriefed and given a ranking based on how you performed. In addition, you can even keep a video copy of your mission by saving it to your SD card. Unfortunately, you cannot share these videos with anyone.

Gameplay & Controls
Each mission is pretty straight forward. Sometimes you will be shooting down rebel pilots. Other times, you could be taking out targets on the ground. Still, other times, you could be shooting down supplies dropped from enemy airplanes. Usually, you will complete the initial mission, and then go back to your base. On occasion, though, harder enemies will surprise you afterward. It is very easy to understand what you are to do each time, and you will rarely get confused.

Ace Combat feels great. It is not a simple flying game, as you will find a slightly higher learning curve than something like Star Fox. However, the controls are fully customizable. This includes changing which buttons fire which weapons to inverting the axis for flight. If you prefer, you can even change the language for the subtitles. With all these options, you are sure to find the control scheme that works for you, which is just another strong point to this game.

Graphics & Sound
Every aspect of Ace Combat looks amazing on the 3DS screen. You do not have to play with the 3D on, but it is highly recommended. It gives a depth that really adds to the gameplay. The only problem is that you may end up moving around while flying, if you are that type of pilot. If so, you may drop out of the 3D “sweet spot,” so just be careful not to move around quite a bit. You are able to change the in-game view from third-person, cockpit, and HUD view. I prefer the third-person view myself. There are few animated cut-scenes in the game, but when they do show up, they are also very good.

The music during the menu is some sort of Japanese slow pop style, but during gameplay, you will get a variety of orchestral music that fits very well to the feeling of flying in the open sky during combat. Sounds are spot-on, and it sounds great coming out of the 3DS speakers. However, if you plug in a set of headphones, you will be even more drawn into the combat.

Concluding Statements
In all honesty, there are very few things to be said against this game. In fact, all I can think of is the lack of multiplayer. Connecting with a friend for a local or online dogfight would have been a great addition. In the end, though, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy is an excellent game. If you are a fan of flying games, you have to get this today.

FINAL SCORE: 4.5 out of 5

Here is a video I shot off-screen of the opening song and video sequence.

Here is a video I shot off-screen of Mission 02.