REDMOND, Wash., May 16, 2012 – Since the March 23 launch of Kid Icarus: Uprising on the Nintendo 3DS system, legions of fans have experienced the game’s action-packed multiplayer features. To make it easier than ever for fans to come together, Nintendo of America has created a Multiplayer Battle Day Meetup Everywhere community that people can use to organize their own local Kid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer tournaments, meetups and social gatherings*.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 Game, Kid Icarus Videos and System Update Headed to Nintendo 3DS; Wii Owners to Celebrate 20 Years of Kirby Fun with Special Compilation Game Disc

The Radius

Title: NightSky

Platform: PC, Wii

Developer: Nicalis

Publisher/Distributor: Nicalis

US Release Date: January 6, 2011

Format: Downloadable content

Genre: Puzzle

ESRB: NR (Complete lack of anything offensive would net this an E for everyone rating)

Overall Personal Rating: B

Similar Series: Braid, VVVVV

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo has revealed another set of details about the fascinating areas, items and game play in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda^™: Skyward Sword game, which will launch exclusively for the Wii^™ system on Nov. 20. Following last week’s unveiling of new information about the Faron Woods area of the game, fans can now glimpse additional details about this and other areas, plus a sneak peek at how players can maneuver Link^™ through watery environments and help him wield a whip using the Wii Remote^™ Plus controller. Newly revealed game elements include the following:

Title: ClaDun x2

Platform: PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Developer: NIS America

Publisher/Distributor: Sony

American Release Date: August 30, 2011

Format: PSN Download game

Genre: RPG

Replay Value: B

ESRB:T (For Ages 13+)

Overall Personal Rating: A-

Similar Series: Final Fantasy series, Chrono Trigger, The Legend of Zelda Series, Phantasy Star Online series

You wake up in a strange world. You have no memory of where you are or how you got there, all you know is that you have to get out. There is one big problem with that though, this world is filled with monsters, traps and other dangerous things. Wherever you are, you know one thing is certain, it will be no easy task getting out.

Series Debuts on the Wii Console with Multiplayer Modes, Layered Hidden-Object Puzzles and a Spellbinding Storyline

 
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The rich mystery and puzzle-solving fun of Big Fish Games’ Mystery Case Files™ game series soon will be available on the Wii™ console for the first time. With the June 27 launch of the Mystery Case Files™: The Malgrave Incident™ game – available exclusively for Wii – players can enjoy a mysterious adventure in their own living rooms, as well as test their sleuthing skills together with up to three friends in new multiplayer modes. Solo or as a group, players of any experience level can solve their way through a series of fun hidden-object puzzles as they uncover the secret behind the peculiar purple substance scattered across the enigmatic Malgrave Island.

The Radius

Title: Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

Platform: Xbox (also on PS2 and Gamecube)

Developer: Traveler’s Tales

Publisher: Universal Interactive

American Release Date: April 15, 2002

Format: DVD

Genre: 3D platformer

Replay Value: B-

ESRB: E for everyone

Overall Personal Rating: B-
Synopsis:
The evil Dr. Neo Cortex, pushed into action by the evil tribal mask Uka Uka, has once again hatched another plot to defeat Crash Bandicoot and take over the world. Using the power of a group of elemental masks and his new experiment, another engineered Bandicoot called Crunch, this time the world will be his! Not if Crash and his sister Coco has anything to say about it. In short, not much more compelling than any of the other plots, but what are you gonna do? It’s the Mario school of drama, all about the gameplay.

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo introduces portable entertainment in 3D – without the need for special glasses. The Nintendo 3DS^™ system goes on sale in the United States on March 27 at a suggested retail price of $249.99. It comes with a collection of pre-installed games and fun features, with more on the way.

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 28, 2011 – The legendary game franchise, Street Fighter® is now available in full 3D, supporting global WiFi multiplayer matches in   Super Street Fighter® IV 3D Edition, exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ system in North America. Punches and kicks fly off the screen in the Nintendo 3DS, offering consumers for the first time high quality, portable 3D entertainment without glasses.

Nintendo News
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Introduce Evolved Battle Systems

The upcoming Pokémon™ Black Version and Pokémon White Version games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems feature more than 150 never-before-seen-Pokémon™. No matter which version players choose, they’re sure to have fun with an array of expanded features for taking their Pokémon into battle, either in the game’s main adventure, or head-to-head against friends.

MotoGP 10/11: Release Date, Demo, and New Pictures

Capcom is pleased to confirm that MotoGP 10/11 for PlayStation 3 will be arriving at stores across North America on March 15th, 2011.
 
To get a taste of the action before the launch,Capcom will be giving fans a chance to test ride the game with a downloadable demo available on PSN in February.  Push your limits with GP heroes Danny Pedrosa or Andrea Davizioso on the challenging Mugello circuit or against the clock (and your ghost) in Time Trial. As in the full game, players are now able to use the new player assists feature to fully customize their bike and control set up. Matched with all new realistic simulation mechanics, this is the most realistic MotoGP gaming experience to date.

Upcoming Nintendo DS Games Introduce More than 150

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo of America today announced that the Pokémon^™ Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games will launch in North America on March 6, 2011. The games, playable exclusively on the Nintendo DS^™ family of systems, are a completely new adventure that Pokémon fans old and new can embark on. Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version introduce more than 150 new Pokémon and a new region to explore.

Title: Elite Beat Agents

Platform: Nintendo DS

Developer: INS

Publisher/Distributor: Nintendo

American Release Date: November 6, 2006

Format: Nintendo DS game Card

Genre: Music

Replay Value: A

ESRB: 10+

Overall Personal Rating: A+

Similar Series: Dance Dance Revaluation series,  Samba de Amigo

The world is in trouble, and we need your help, but there’s only one way to save it, by dancing. The EBA (Elite Beat Agents) are group of highly trained operatives, who specialize in helping anyone who needs their help. Members of the EBA don’t use guns or combat skills to save people, their weapons are music and the ability to dance. They also don’t directly affect the people they are helping, but by dancing to the beat, they help people get into the groove of life and save themselves.

Title: Seaman

Platform: Sega Dreamcast

Developer:

Publisher/Distributor: Sega

American Release Date:

Format:

Genre: Virtual Pet

Replay Value: C

ESRB: T (for 13+)

Overall Personal Rating: A+

Similar Series: Hey You Pikachu!

Welcome to the world of Seaman. Recently, Dr. John Paul Gassé passed away, leaving what was left of his lab to his former colleague, Dr. Leonard Nimoy. Dr. Gassé was in the midst of an important experiment and has passed it on to Dr. Nimoy, but unfotunaly he has no time to cary on his good friend’s experiment. That is where you come in. Although Dr. Nimoy may not be able to do the experiment himself, he can guide you through the steps of preforming the experiment and he can also keep track of our data. Now you must prove once and for all that the Seaman does exists.

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Launching today across North America, the new PokéPark^™ Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure game is the first Pokémon^™ adventure game created exclusively for the Wii^™ system, placing the world-famous Pikachu^™ in a massive world filled with friends, foes and exploration. Series fans and newcomers alike are invited to play as Pikachu as they progress through a wild set of challenges, tangling with other Pokémon and racing to save the PokéPark from an uncertain fate.

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Blast Radius:  Pumpkin Art is a piece of pie… pumpkin pie that is.

Welcome to the first “Blast Radius” article. In these, I’ll discuss video games, video game art, give my thoughts on the industry (maybe), or what have you. It’s a sort of catch all forum for video game thoughts. I’ll be posting one periodically on no real update schedule, so feel free to check back from time to time.

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo has everyone’s holiday shopping list covered with an array of great new products. These include Mario^™-red, limited-edition Wii^™ and Nintendo DSi XL^™ system bundles that celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros.^™ game on the NES^™ and a new Wii Remote^™ Plus controller that has Wii MotionPlus^™ motion technology built right in. Nintendo already offers tremendous video game value, and these products will make it even easier for shoppers to find fun at a great price. All new products go on sale in North America on Nov. 7, and the limited-edition products will be available while supplies last.

The Radius

Title: High Seas Havoc

Platform: Sega Genesis

Developer: Data East

Publisher/Distributor: Data East

American Release Date: August 16, 1993

Format: cartridge

Genre: Platformer

Replay Value: C

ESRB: N/A (No ESRB rating; game would no doubt get an E for everyone though)

Overall Personal Rating: B-

Similar Series: Rocket Knight Adventures (Genesis), Decap Attack! (Genesis), Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis), Super Adventure Island (SNES), Magical Quest: Starring Mickey Mouse (SNES)

“The Radius”

Title: ChuChu Rocket!

Platform: Sega Dreamcast

Developer: Sega, Sonic Team

Publisher/Distributor: Sega

American Release Date: February 29, 2000

Format: CD-ROM

Genre: Puzzle

Replay Value: A-

ESRB: E(for everyone)

Overall Personal Rating: B-

Similar Series: Tetris, Pac-Man