Wii Digest

Ah well, a day late on this one.. I get over a thousand press releases every  day, it’s hard to keep track..

THQ announced that Vampire Legends: Power of Three, a new casual adventure game for Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DS™ systems, will be available June 29 at retail stores across North America.  Take control of three enchanting siblings; develop their powers and fight to restore peace to the night by ridding the world of dark forces that have a fatal agenda.

About Vampire Legends: Power of Three

After centuries of peace, the night has once again become a time of unrest when the dreaded evil vampire, Gorazul, escapes from captivity and resumes his reign of terror.  The town of Ashbury’s fate lies in the hands of three siblings, each of which possess unique and remarkable powers that can be used to fight the evil that has returned.  It is up to the player to take control of one of these characters and embark on a quest to locate six powerful amulets.  By utilizing the camera, microphone and stylus of the Nintendo DSi and DS, players will cast spells, brew potions, create elixirs and fly through eight eerie locations as they fight to return Gorazul to his eternal prison.

For more information about this game and other family-friendly titles from THQ, please visit www.thq.com.

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THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced the release of The Last Airbender video game throughout North America exclusively for Wii™, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DS™ systems. Based on the highly anticipated live-action adventure film from acclaimed director M. Night Shyamalan, The Last Airbender video game brings the world of bending to life as it invites players to relive the movie’s epic adventure from the perspective of Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation. The game, which features voice-over and likeness from Academy Award^® nominee Dev Patel (Prince Zuko), newcomer Noah Ringer (Aang), and Aasif Mandavi (Zhao), also includes never-before-seen in-game cinematics and levels that extend the story and expand the thrills beyond what is shown in the film.

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The Wii^™ system has revolutionized the way people play video games by bringing simple-to-use motion controls and a physically active brand of social fun into millions of households worldwide. Now Nintendo of America is urging players of all ages and backgrounds to step out of their homes and into the active-play spotlight during the first-ever “Wii Games: Summer 2010” national competition. Beginning July 16 with a large-scale kick-off event in Liberty State Park in New Jersey and culminating in a national championship event in Los Angeles Sept. 3-5, the Wii Games: Summer 2010 competition will include tournament events in 24 markets across the nation. People are encouraged to come together to have fun, interact with the games and one another, and vie for top scores as they get active with Nintendo’s groundbreaking motion-control video games.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games are building the magic in retail stores today with LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4, available now in North America for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PSP^® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Windows PC.

“The game is our best LEGO game yet and offers a magical building adventure that families will be able to enjoy playing together.”

Combining the quirky and fun gameplay of LEGO® with the magic of Harry Potter™, LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4 gives gamers the chance to wield the magic and take on the adventure of the first four Harry Potter books and films: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone^TM, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets^TM, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban^TM, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire^TM.

The adventure builds from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament in an interactive journey that takes players through some of the most detailed and expansive environments ever created for a LEGO game.

“We are very proud to launch LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, bringing LEGO creativity and humor to the rich characters and wonderful storytelling of the Harry Potter books and films,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “The game is our best LEGO game yet and offers a magical building adventure that families will be able to enjoy playing together.”

Playing as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley™ and Hermione Granger™, as well as more than 170 other favorite characters, fans will have the opportunity to attend lessons, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks and complete tasks to earn rewards.

In LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4, players will have the freedom to play alone or in two-player co-op as they explore iconic settings from the wizarding world including Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade, as they relive the adventures like never before with the fun and creative customization that is unique to LEGO videogames.

Developed by TT Games, LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system and Wii for the suggested retail price of $49.99. The game is also available for Windows PC, Nintendo DS and PSP system for the suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information, please visit www.themagicisbuilding.com.

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I think the title says it all…

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that Canadian rockers Nickelback will make their Rock Band debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

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Party on Dudes!

Wakka. Wakka. Wakka. The “Pac” is back as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., celebrates PAC-MAN’s 30th birthday with the announcement of PAC-MAN Party™ exclusively for Wii. PAC-MAN Party combines traditional franchise elements with multiplayer sensibilities to bring a dynamic party game filled with zany mini-games and challenges. Utilizing the Wii Remote™, the game’s easy to pick-up-and-play controls will have players using their skills and reflexes to compete against one another as they move about several unique virtual game boards. PAC-MAN Party is scheduled to be released throughout North America this fall.

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Here comes the 3DS stuff… I’m definitely getting one of these..

The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that the critically-acclaimed The Sims™ 3 is in development for the Nintendo 3DS™, and will be available in 2011. The Sims 3, a global success on the PC, Mac and mobile devices, will launch this fall on the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ making it accessible from every gaming touch point available.

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Well it’s about time we saw a new version of GoldenEye..

With eight million copies sold and a legion of passionate fans worldwide, the Nintendo 64 version of GoldenEye defined multiplayer gaming for a generation of gamers in 1997.

Now, a new take on the legendary James Bond adventure arrives with Activision Publishing’s all-new GoldenEye 007(TM), which was unveiled at Nintendo’s press briefing, held today during the Electronic Entertainment Exposition (E3) in Los Angeles.

Developed exclusively for Wii(TM) and based on the GoldeneEye film, GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig’s James Bond to outwit, outmaneuver and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye movie adventure. The game, which is slated for release this holiday season, is playable in Nintendo’s booth in the West Hall, #5407.

"GoldenEye for the N64 was one of the most acclaimed games and fans regularly cite it as one of the most influential and important titles in history," said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing. "We’re thrilled to bring the new GoldenEye 007 to gamers around the world as an all-new adventure that seamlessly integrates nostalgic GoldenEye movie moments with innovative FPS gameplay and unique multiplayer action that is unrivaled on the platform."

GoldenEye 007 features an unprecedented lineup of four-player split-screen MP options that encourage social gaming, including 40 total characters, 8 classic Bond characters, 5 maps, 3 standard modes and 16 special modifiers that allow gamers to create hundreds of game combinations. GoldenEye 007 also features online multiplayer for up to 8 players designed for seasoned FPS online gamers with unique modes and a robust XP system for unlockables and achievements. GoldenEye 007 also supports the Classic Controller Pro(TM) for gamers who want to play with standard FPS controls and the Wii Zapper(TM) for "point and shoot" gamers; players will have several control scheme options, allowing them to experience GoldenEye 007 on Wii any way they want.

The GoldenEye 007 video game is developed by Eurocom under license from EON Productions Ltd and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). For more information about the game, visit www.goldeneyegame.com

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Hmm.. never heard of this company but I want this controllers, they’re mini-controllers for the Wii… yes small sized Wii Remotes and Nunchuks.. They even come in several different colors!

POWER A, the retail consumer products brand of Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc., (BDA), today announced the launch of its Pro Pack Mini, a MiniRemote™ and MiniChuk™, for Wii™. The first of its kind, the Pro Pack Mini offers the same functionality as the Nintendo Wii™ Remote and Nunchuk, in a sleek, miniature size ergonomically designed to provide a more comfortable grip for players of all ages. POWER A will be showcasing the new controller, along with introducing additional video game accessories, at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles from June 15-17.

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More stuff from THQ..

THQ Inc. today announced that de Blob^® 2: The Underground^™, the sequel to the award-winning 2008 sensation, will debut on high definition consoles and in 3D for the first time ever in Spring 2011 and is set to deliver a fun-filled, creative gameplay experience for players of all ages. de Blob 2: The Underground features new moves, more friends, free-form painting activities, and is currently in development for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, Wii^™ and Nintendo DS^™.

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