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Nintendo Reveals Donkey Kong Country Returns Box Art

2010-09-02T21:53:42Z

Nintendo has just revealed the box art for the upcoming and highly anticipated return of Donkey Kong, in Donkey Kong Country Returns.

Retro Studios, which is handling development on Donkey Kong Country Returns, will allow players to take control of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in order to stop a group of evil Tikis, who have put an evil curse which has plagued the jungle. It is still uncertain as to how many of Donkey Kong’s animal friends will return, but as you can see from the new box art revealed, it does confirm that Rambi the Rhinoceros will be returning back to the jungle.

The gameplay in Donkey Kong Country Returns is very similar to that of the first Donkey Kong Country on the Super Nintendo. We know that Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong will be playable using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. It will feature classic 2-D platforming, with wide levels and the typical boss fights. The game offers two-player co-op, like the classic games, and the rest of the Kong family that was featured in the classics is yet to be revealed.

Donkey Kong Country Returns is scheduled for release on November 21st.

Conduit 2 Delayed

2010-09-02T21:11:38Z

If you were looking forward to playing Conduit 2 later this year I’m afraid your out of luck. Developer High Voltage have confirmed the title will be delayed until next year, though it’s not all bad news.

The reason for the delay was not stated but it’s quite possible HV wanted Conduit 2 to avoid clashing with other similar titles such as the remake of GoldenEye: 007, also releasing in November. Exactly when in 2011 we will see Conduit 2 is currently unknown but it is expected to be in the early months.

As a trade-off, HV will now be including Classic Controller/Controller Pro support for the game which is bound to make some gamers happy. Conduit 2 will also be making extensive use of the Wii MotionPlus. The delay will also give time to improve the graphics, motion controls and iron out any bugs.

Sonic Colors To Feature Multiplayer Mode

2010-09-02T20:38:51Z

After been heavily rumored due to the above leaked image, multiplayer modes for the upcoming Sonic Colors have been confirmed and look to be more than the standard ‘race to the finish’ what we have seen in previous Sonic games.

In the multiplayer mode you play as ‘robo-sonics’ in a Eggman designed simulation. Instead of merely running to the end, players have to blend competitive and co-operative skills together to over come these simulations, whilst running at Sonic’s trademark speed. The levels have been especially designed for multiplayer to accommodate this.

Additionally, you can combine your wisp powers together to create new powers to help you overcome obstacles. There will be 6 tiers of three levels, so a rather impressive 18 levels will be available. These are unlocked via single player by finding hidden rings within levels.

Sounds pretty intriguing. More news about Sonic Colors and so far nothing that makes me want to groan/scream. Impressive.

Multiplayer mode is so far only confirmed for the Wii version but can be expected for the DS as well. Sonic Rush Adventure had co-op modes as well so it is expected. Sonic Colors will be released this November on Wii and DS.

Shigeru Miyamoto Working On New Wii MotionPlus Game

2010-09-02T19:05:09Z

Nintendo’s very own Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed that he is working on a new Wii MotionPlus game for the Wii, although it has not been officially confirmed as of yet.

Shigeru Miyamoto who is responsible for some of the greatest games ever made recently received a Special Achievement Prize from the Agency of Cultural Affairs in Japan, where he made the comments that he is working a new game that will utilize the Wii MotionPlus. Shigeru Miyamoto is considered to be the father of Mario, and the reason for his games being so great, is because it was always about the gameplay, and he has proved it with every game including the incredible Super Mario Galaxy 2, which is considered to be the greatest Mario game ever created.

As far as the Wii MotionPlus goes, Nintendo has only released one game that makes use of the accessory being Wii Sports Resort. The next game by Nintendo to require Wii MotionPlus will be The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which is scheduled for release in 2011. With the upcoming releases of both Sony’s PlayStation Move and and Microsoft’s Kinect, Nintendo really needs to get a move on with their Wii MotionPlus accessory, and implemented into more games.

We dont know what new game Miyamoto is working on that will use the Wii MotionPlus, but we can expect it to be huge.

Back To The Future Games To Feature Original Actors Likenesses And Voice

2010-09-02T17:53:03Z

Telltale Games is taking us back in time and has revealed the first details on the Back To The Future episodic video game series, coming to consoles later this year.

The one and only Christopher Lloyd will return to the Back to the Future franchise by offering his likeness and voice to the virtual Doc Brown character in the upcoming Back To The Future video games. The game will also include the likeness of Michael J. Fox’s Marty McFly, but will not offer his voice. The man behind the screenplays for all three films is reportedly working with Telltale Games on the plot for the planned five episodes.

Telltale Games has confirmed that part of the game will be set in 1985 with additional characters from the movies showing up, which include the famous town of Hill Valley and of course the time machine that makes time travel possible, the famous and iconic DeLorean.

The first episode of Back To The Future is expected to be released soon after the Blu-ray debut and DVD release of the Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy on October 26th. Game consoles are yet to be revealed, but the games are most likely to be released on PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

We will keep you posted as new features, details and an official release date as soon as they are all announced.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Multiplayer Modes Revealed

2010-09-02T15:14:10Z

Activision and Treyarch have revealed a host of new gameplay modes and features to be found in the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3/360/Wii/DS).

Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3/360/Wii/DS) will focus on two main characters over multiple covert international conflicts. Locations that will be included in the game include the Cold War settings of Cuba, Vietnam and the Arctic.

Treyarch showed off Wager Matches and offline play against bots which they are calling Combat Training. Wager Matches are comprised of four brand-new, free-for-all modes. Separate from the standard online progression system, Wager Matches allow players to take the currency they’ve earned and gamble it against other players. While finishing in the top three gets players the money they gambled.

In addition, Treyarch also revealed Combat Training, a new offline multiplayer mode in which players will go up against bots, and gun customization which will enable players to slap decals such as clan tags on their weapons, giving players the chance to customize their weapons to their personality.

Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3/360/Wii/DS) is scheduled for release on November 9th. Along with Call of Duty: Black Ops Hardened Edition (PS3/360) and Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition (PS3/360).

Call of Duty: Black Ops – Wager Match Trailer:

Nintendo To Release Super Mario Collection Anniversary Pack

2010-09-02T15:40:52Z

Yesterday Nintendo held a ‘retailer briefing’ where it outlaid it’s upcoming games for the holiday period. Amongst them was the surprise announcement of a ‘Super Mario Collection Super Special Pack’.

Designed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Mario franchise, this collection will supposedly be a port of Super Mario All Stars to the Wii with additional extras. These extras will be:

- Bonus booklet that will detail the history of Mario from 1985 – 2010
- Booklet will contain previously unseen development details and pictures
- Soundtrack CD with music from Super Mario Bros to Super Mario Galaxy 2

However, none of this has been confirmed by Nintendo beyond a release date on its website (21st October), so the above details may change and extra games/items may be included. The collection has so far only been confirmed for Japan and will be available in “limited quantities”.

The collection is highly reminiscent of the Zelda Collector’s Edition previously released for the Gamecube. We’ll bring you more news as we hear it.

Capcom Reveals PAX 2010 Game Lineup

2010-09-01T20:42:47Z

Capcom has just revealed its 2010 game lineup for the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo (PAX), which is scheduled to take place in Seattle this weekend from September 3rd through 5th.

Capcom will be showing off games that include Dead Rising 2 (PS3/360), and the highly anticipated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (PS3/360).

Capcom Pax 2010 Game Lineup Includes:

Dead Rising 2 (PS3/360)

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero (Xbox 360 Exclusive Download)

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (PS3/360)

Okamiden (DS)

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (DS)

Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes (PS3/Wii)

Resident Evil 5 (PS3/360) (on the PlayStation Move)

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

Mega Man Universe

Capcom has a very good lineup of games coming out both this year and next year.

I’m sure fans can’t wait for the next game in the long awaited Marvel vs. Capcom series with Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (PS3/360). With the big lineup and highly anticipated titles, fans have a lot to look forward to from Capcom in the coming year.

Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury Coming To XBLA

2010-09-01T19:15:35Z

D3Publisher have announced that a new Bangai-O game is to be released this fall exclusively on XBLA.

The latest in the cult series, famous for its rage inducing difficulty, screen-filling missle craziness and giant collectable fruits is going download only (for now at least) on Microsoft’s console. The game will be priced at 800 Microsoft points and features over 100 levels, as well as a level editor and the ability to trade your levels with your friends.

The last Bangai-O game to be released, Bangai-O Spirits, was for the Nintendo DS which actually had all of the above features. The game was notable for making innovating use of how you traded levels, as sound files, which fans lapped up. Press release follows.

D3Publisher Detonates Fast Paced Bangai-O HD™: Missile Fury This Fall on Xbox LIVE Arcade

LOS ANGELES – August 31, 2010 – D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury, an innovative and insanely addicting arcade shooter combined with puzzle elements, that launches exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in North America this fall! True to the franchise, Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury features a sensory overload of thousands of missiles, more than 100 levels, and includes a Level Editor Tool which allows players to create and share levels with friends online over Xbox LIVE®. Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury is under development by renowned Japanese developer, TREASURE Co., Ltd., and is currently rated “RP” by the ESRB.

About Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury
Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury is the latest in the Bangai-O franchise, available for the first time on Xbox LIVE Arcade, and provides gamers with addictive shooter gameplay and a sensory overload of fireworks onscreen, with strategic and tactical elements and TREASURE’s original design style that includes fruits for rewards. Priced at 800 Microsoft Points for Xbox LIVE Arcade, the game offers hours of addicting gameplay, at a great value, to satisfy shooter and puzzle game fans.

Sega To Announce Valkyria Chronicles III At TGS?

2010-09-01T18:55:44Z

As TGS looms, speculation amongst fans begins to mount once more as to what new titles are going to be announced. It seems one ceritified announcement is a third Valkyria Chronicles game.

A few days ago it was discovered Sega had registered Valkryia Chronicles 3 and now this teaser site has popped up. 1935 is of course a reference to the time period in which the series is set and the silhouettes nicely match up to the character/weapon style the series is known for.

The big question is will it see the series return to the Playstation 3 or will it carry on remaining on the PSP? I guess we’ll have to wait 2 weeks to find out the answer.

Valkyria Chronicles was released on the PS3 in 2008 and the sequel, Valkyria Chronicles II is being released this very week on the PSP in the West.