Trademark application revealed
So far, Professor Layton and the Spectre's Flute has been Japan-only, but a recently-unearthed trademark application shows that the DS adventure will come to North America.
Trademark application revealed
So far, Professor Layton and the Spectre's Flute has been Japan-only, but a recently-unearthed trademark application shows that the DS adventure will come to North America.
LEGO boss not happy
TT Games, which includes the studio Traveller's Tales, is best known for its LEGO games, which all started in 2006 with LEGO Star Wars and went on to sell countless millions worldwide. The series has undoubtedly influenced plenty of modern games too, but it seems TT Games design director Jon Burton believes the newly-unveiled Disney Universe goes too far.
LEGO boss not happy
TT Games, which includes the studio Traveller's Tales, is best known for its LEGO games, which all started in 2006 with LEGO Star Wars and went on to sell countless millions worldwide. The series has undoubtedly influenced plenty of modern games too, but it seems TT Games design director Jon Burton believes the newly-unveiled Disney Universe goes too far.
The wait for F-Zero to hit Wii may be never-ending, but the next best thing is about to arrive in the shiny ship shape of Shin'en's latest WiiWare outing. Elsewhere there's intergalactic planetary action and more English words with an education-loving vampire. Only on the Nintendo Download.
START YOUR ENGINES AND GET SET FOR SOME ANTIGRAVITY SPEED RACING Check out the latest WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare offerings available for download this Friday! This week FAST - Racing League will send you hurtling 100 years into the future where in the world of 2112, the number one sport involves high-speed antigravity racers pitted against each other in high octane competition. Available on WiiWare, you will need all your skills and reflexes just to finish the race in one piece, let alone take on and master the range of game modes on offer. Available on Nintendo DSiWare this week is the intergalactic action/puzzle game, Mighty Milky Way. This game will see you create and destroy planets in an effort to beat your arch rival – the laser-eyed T-Rex. Also on Nintendo DSiWare, Freddy the vampire returns to help children progress through the tricky Successfully Learning English Year 5. Use Freddy for helpful hints and advice to learn and develop key reading and writing skills. WiiWare – FAST - Racing League
(Shin'en Multimedia, 1000 Wii Points)
In the year 2112, extreme high speed races have captivated the imagination and interest of the masses. The latest antigravity racing technology introduced phase shifting and allowed for some of the most death defying action ever. The key to staying alive is to perfectly match the phase of the track with your racing machine. Prepare yourself for a whole new racing experience at breakneck speeds where you push your skills to the limit to win races and beat all kinds of records. You can also challenge your friends to an all-out split-screen competition. Compete against ruthless opponents and race to the top of all the league tables. Start your engines, the future is now. Nintendo DSiWare – Mighty Milky Way
(WayForward, 800 Nintendo DSi Points)
Are you ready to destroy planets and soar through space? With a pocket full of planet candy and a life full of boredom, green-skinned alien Luna needs your help to accomplish her secret mission. Prepare for fever-pitched puzzles as Luna uses her magical staff to create and destroy planets on a whim. Explode vicious space monsters, avoid sizzling electric barriers and grab all the delicious planet candy you can. But watch out for the T-Rex, Luna’s arch-nemesis. The power of his laser eyes is matched only by the animosity he has for Luna as a result of their bitter past. Nintendo DSiWare – Successfully Learning English Year 5
(Tivola, 500 Nintendo DSi Points)
In Successfully Learning English Year 5, pupils are once again joined by the little vampire Freddy who will help them solve exciting exercises to help learn English in a playful way.
The wait for F-Zero to hit Wii may be never-ending, but the next best thing is about to arrive in the shiny ship shape of Shin'en's latest WiiWare outing. Elsewhere there's intergalactic planetary action and more English words with an education-loving vampire. Only on the Nintendo Download.
Release date confirmed too
No big release is complete these days without a pre-order bonus and array of special editions, and Sony Europe has just announced the giveaways for Resistance 3, due to land in Europe in September.
Husky voiceover? Check
Do you know what The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D has been missing all this time? A raspy voiceover. Now the final piece of the puzzle slots into place with this short but sweet trailer for the game.
Fetch!
After a long wait, The Sims came to Xbox 360 last year in the moderately enjoyable form of The Sims 3, but we won't have to wait another half-decade to try the series again if this latest rumour is anything to go by.
Join Jiro, not Joe
It's official: Shinobi is returning, with SEGA now unveiling the first screenshots and details of the upcoming 3DS title.
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