Wii Digest

Disney Interactive Studios today announced the release of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice video game, inspired by the upcoming feature film “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, in theaters July 14, 2010. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice video game is now available in North American retail outlets exclusively for Nintendo DS™.

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice video game allows fans to interact with the magical elements of the film”

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is an action-packed arcade video game that casts players in the role of Dave, the powerful sorcerer’s apprentice. In a world filled with fantastical quests and magical combat, Dave joins a mystical fight against the ultimate evil. Players will encounter evil sorcerers who have escaped from their centuries-old prison, the Grimhold, and have taken over New York City. Legendary master sorcerer Balthazar is trapped in the magical realm, so it is up to players to save New York. Guided by Balthazar, players travel throughout New York and the magical realm using special portals in order to defeat the enemy. They must master the elements of sorcery using magical attacks and spells to defeat the six evil sorcerers and their army of minions in order to free Manhattan.

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice video game allows fans to interact with the magical elements of the film,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “The game provides a fun, challenging experience in which players can take on the role as the sorcerer’s apprentice and use their own hands to cast magical spells and attacks to defeat their enemies.”

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice video game will include competitive play with a pass the DS challenge mode for up to four players. The game will also include 30 achievements to unlock, as well as DGamer, Disney Interactive Studios’ innovative technology that provides a fun, connected game community for Disney video game fans.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and has a suggested retail price of $29.99.

About Disney Interactive Studios

Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.

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One of the biggest games ever to launch for the Nintendo DS^™ family of systems has arrived in North America, giving U.S. consumers a chance to experience the hand-held gaming phenomenon that has already attracted more than 4.2 million players in Japan. With unique features that let players customize characters and connect with friends via a local wireless connection to take on epic adventures, DRAGON QUEST IX^®: Sentinels of the Starry Skies^™, developed by Square Enix Co., Ltd., gives people of all ages, backgrounds and gaming experience levels a remarkable way to combine imaginative game play and social fun.

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Time for the news again…

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Nintendo will host a sensational social gathering to celebrate the July 11 launch of DRAGON QUEST^® IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies for the portable Nintendo DS^™ family of systems. Consumers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to the Nintendo World store in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza to experience the multiplayer fun and rich customization features of this epic new release. Multiple game demo stations will be placed throughout the store and Rockefeller Plaza for attendees. All guests will have the opportunity to buy the game in advance of launch and Yuji Horii, creator of the DRAGON QUEST series, will sign autographs for the first 30 fans in line at the Nintendo World store to purchase the game (limit two items per customer). All visitors also can have souvenir pictures snapped in a unique DRAGON QUEST photo booth, snack on treats from a DRAGON QUEST ice cream truck (while supplies last), and receive special DRAGON QUEST-themed prizes (while supplies last).

The latest installment in the popular DRAGON QUEST video game series, DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies has already attracted players of all ages and backgrounds in Japan, with 4.2 million copies sold. The game allows players to customize their own adventures by choosing their characters’ appearance, abilities, weapons and other items. Up to four players can connect via a local wireless connection to explore mysterious dungeons, tangle with fearsome creatures and complete challenges together. More information about DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies can be found at www.dqnine.com.

WHO:

Teens, kids, adults, parents, video game fans and consumers of all kinds

WHEN:

Saturday, July 10, 2010

1-4 p.m.

WHERE:

Nintendo World store

10 Rockefeller Plaza

New York, NY 10020

(Between 5^th & 6^th Ave.)

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grrr.. my hard drive died on me.. I hate when that happens…

First-Ever Nationwide Wii Tournament Kicks Off July 16 at Liberty State Park with Special Appearance by Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson

WHAT:
Nintendo is hosting a kickoff event at Liberty State Park on July 16 to celebrate the first-ever nationwide Wii^™ video game tournament. Participants will get off the couch and on their feet for a chance to win great prizes while having fun playing Nintendo’s motion-control video games together – whether they’re kids, adults, teens, seniors or families. Olympic gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars champion Shawn Johnson, the official Wii Games: Summer 2010 Ambassador, will make a special appearance to greet participants and fans.

Wii Games: Summer 2010 events will also offer fun activities for consumers and families who aren’t competing in tournament play. Attendees and spectators can participate in noncompetitive demos and sample other Wii games, such as Super Mario Galaxy^™ 2 and Punch-Out!!^™. Subsequent events will be held throughout the summer at Six Flags theme parks and select shopping malls across the country. Qualifying winners will win a trip to Los Angeles to compete in the Wii Games: Summer 2010 national championship in September. Full details, rules and regulations can be found at http://www.wiigames2010.com/.

WHO:
Kids, adults, teens, parents, seniors and video game fans of all kinds

WHEN:
Friday, July 16, 2010

11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE:
Liberty State Park

South Lawn

Jersey City, NJ 07305

201-915-3440

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Time of the news once again…  i really need time to get some work done on this site!  Anyone want to write for us?

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It’s time for the news once again…

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If you’re going to be in New York next week make sure you head over and check out the Dragon Quest event!

WHAT:

Nintendo will host a sensational social gathering to celebrate the July 11 launch of DRAGON QUEST^® IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies for the portable Nintendo DS^™ family of systems. Consumers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to the Nintendo World store in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza to experience the multiplayer fun and rich customization features of this epic new release. Multiple game demo stations will be placed throughout the store and Rockefeller Plaza for attendees. All guests will have the opportunity to buy the game in advance of launch and Yuji Horii, creator of the DRAGON QUEST series, will sign autographs for the first 30 fans in line at the Nintendo World store to purchase the game (limit two items per customer). All visitors also can have souvenir pictures snapped in a unique DRAGON QUEST photo booth, snack on treats from a DRAGON QUEST ice cream truck (while supplies last), and receive special DRAGON QUEST-themed prizes (while supplies last).

The latest installment in the popular DRAGON QUEST video game series, DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies has already attracted players of all ages and backgrounds in Japan, with 4.2 million copies sold. The game allows players to customize their own adventures by choosing their characters’ appearance, abilities, weapons and other items. Up to four players can connect via a local wireless connection to explore mysterious dungeons, tangle with fearsome creatures and complete challenges together. More information about DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies can be found at www.dqnine.com.

WHO:

Teens, kids, adults, parents, video game fans and consumers of all kinds

WHEN:

Saturday, July 10, 2010

1-4 p.m.

WHERE:

Nintendo World store

10 Rockefeller Plaza

New York, NY 10020

(Between 5^th & 6^th Ave.)

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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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