Category: Video Games
Wii outselling PlayStation 3 ‘six to one’
From engadget.com
Considering that some retail locales in America are still having trouble keeping a fresh supply of Wii consoles in stock (whilst the PlayStation 3 units tend collect thin layers of dust), it’s no surprise to see such dramatic sales figures surface. Sure enough, Enterbrain’s latest report demonstrates that Nintendo’s darling moved into 270,974 new households in June, while only 41,628 PS3s were sold in the same timeframe; just to compare, the even older Xbox 360 was able to sell 17,616 units. That brings the overall sales figures to date for Nintendo to nearly 2.76 million, while Sony has yet to break the magical one million in units sold. But don’t count Sony out just yet — it’s coming back, remember?
I knew this would happen. No one can afford a PS3. But Nintendo is really making it hard, because there are huge demands for the Wii and they are no where to be found. I still can’t find one.
TweetElite creator crafts theme park sequel
From digitalspy.co.uk:
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Famed for his groundbreaking 1980s epic Elite, David Braben and his development firm Frontier have revealed they are working on a follow-up to the best-selling Thrillville.
The new game, entitled Thrillville: Off the Rails, is a theme park resource management title that will boast a larger number of roller coasters and attractions as well as offering new levels of interaction with the public.
According to Frontier, the game will include: “20 death-defying rides so outrageous, they inspire the same word from every park visitor who sees them: WHOA. Players build these incredible WHOA Coasters to leap from one track to another, launch through the air like cannonballs, blast through burning rings of fire and more.
“A new lighthearted story ties together more than 100 missions, complete with 34 playable multiplayer theme-park games and improved social interaction with park guests.”
Thrillville: Off the Rails will be published by LucasArts and released this October on 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, DS and PC.
Nintendo to License iPhone Games.
From looprumors.com:
TweetNintendo has begun working with Apple on licensing games exclusively for the iPhone, according to NoHeat.
These games will reportedly be released a few months after the iPhone’s launch and sell for $29.00 through the iTunes store.
According to the report, Nintendo’s biggest concern in the affair is the fact that the iPhone utilizes a touch-screen user interface rather than buttons, a method Nintendo is much more accustomed to.
This venture would be Nintendo’s first in the mobile phone industry as it sees this growing market as a threat.
Steve Jobs said yesterday that the iPhone will feature up to 8 hours of talk time, 6 hours of Internet use, 7 hours of video playback, or 24 hours of audio playback.
More Resident Evil Anniversary Series 2
From action-figure.com:
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NECA is gearing up for a strong showing at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, which means we are in for a nice bit of eye candy in the comming month! Today we get an update on Resident Evil Anniversary Series 2 with the second half of the lineup. For the sake of keeping all the info in one place, i’ll throw in the details on the rest of the crew…
August / September Release – Resident Evil 2nd Anniversary figure assortment:
Tyrant: Almost 10″ tall with ball-jointed neck, torso, shoulders and fingers on his “monster hand” and swivel joints in the thighs
Hunter: Ball-jointed shoulders, torso and elbows, fingers, V-crotch and hinged/ratchet ankles and hinged jaw
Licker: Ball-jointed torso, swivel-jointed forearms, a v-jointed crotch and a bendable tongue
Crimson Head Zombie: Features newly sculpted head, arms and hands and all new deco. Ball Jointed Neck and Shoulders
Swivel Wrists & Waist. Comes with new version of Cerberus Zombie DogLabcoat Zombie – Ball Jointed Neck and Shoulders, Swivel Wrists & Waist. Comes with Crow and Severed Limb. This figure is exclusive to Transworld Stores in the US
Don’t forget there will be a “secret” Chase re-paint figure randomly packed as with previous Resident Evil series
Tons of Disney Games are Coming
From nintendoworldreport.com:
TweetPopular Characters From High School Musical, Hannah Montana and More Team Up on Consoles and Handhelds This Holiday Season
BURBANK, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE–Families have a lot to look forward to with all-new video game adventures based on hit Disney Channel series coming to consoles and handhelds this fall. Published by Disney Interactive Studios, the video game lineup includes Hannah Montana: Music Jam on Nintendo DSâ„¢, Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour on Wiiâ„¢ from Nintendo, The Cheetah Girls: Pop Star Sensations on Nintendo DS and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Circle of Spies on Nintendo DS. Additionally, fans of all ages will be singing along with the gang in High School Musical: Sing It on Wii and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, and showing off their dance moves in High School Musical: Makin’ the Cut on Nintendo DS. And finally, action-lovers will battle enemies alongside renowned heroes in Power Rangers: Super Legends on Nintendo DS, PC and PlayStation 2 system.
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