EA Sports Wii/DSi accessory bundles announced
Because your EA Sports games need that extra oomph, EA has signed a deal with Sakar International to produce a lineup of attachments for your Wiimote and — wait, DSi? Sure enough, the press release mentions “realistic-looking EA Sports golf clubs, tennis rackets and baseball bats for the Wii and Nintendo DSi as well as fitness gear for use with EA Sports Active” as part of a deal EA announced last month.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and 11 on Wii will get a series of golf club attachments for kids on up to adults — extendable up to 24 or 36 inches depending on the set you acquire — and Sekar will also offer baseball and racquet accessories for other Wii games like Grand Slam Tennis. As for the DSi, the press release mentions five-in-one carrying kits themed around football, baseball, basketball and soccer — each kit will include a game case, skin, stylus, and clip-on earphones or headphones.
Then there’s the EA Sports Active stuff, which comes in two flavors: Starter Kit and Gym Kit. The first will retail for $19.99 and comes with a Wii Balance Board bag, yoga mat, fitness cord, armband and legbands, while the Gym Kit will set you back a bit more at $39.99 and includes a gym bag, yoga mat with a fitness cord and wrist and ankle weights.
While we can’t really comment on these proposed attachments without at least seeing them first, we just hope EA reads the internet every now and then. Some attachments are great, while others are just a painful memory you wish you could forget.
EA Sports Wii/DSi accessory bundles announced originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wallace & Gromit creators use Flipnote Studio to create Spirit Tracks animations
You likely know Aardman Animations as the creators of the hilarious cheese-loving man and surprisingly capable K-9 duo, Wallace & Gromit. To celebrate last month’s release of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks in Europe, Nintendo tapped the studio to create a trio of custom animations paying homage to the game in Nintendo’s free animation app for the DSi, Flipnote Studio. Now we get to see their labor bear fruit and, oh my, these came out looking sharp, as the video above this text can attest.
However, the real feather in this (Minish?) cap is the odd video past the break showing Link’s game-long companion, Zelda. For us, the uneasy feeling we get witnessing Link’s lack of concern seeing Zelda in poltergeist form is only exceeded by Zelda’s apparent glee, despite being a creepy specter. That just weirds us out!
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Wallace & Gromit creators use Flipnote Studio to create Spirit Tracks animations originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Bash SpongeBob’s boat in SpongeBob’s Boating Bash
THQ describes the latest SpongeBob SquarePants game, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash, as its “first demolition derby style party game,” which makes it perfect for when you want to throw a demolition derby style party without all the cleanup.
Boating Bash puts SpongeBob and his friends behind the wheel of customizable “boat mobiles,” as they attempt to knock parts off each other’s vehicles to earn points and advance through the game. The ultimate goal of the thousands of violent collisions? A driver’s license, of course!
Boating Bash will be out on Wii and DS this spring.
Bash SpongeBob’s boat in SpongeBob’s Boating Bash originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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This Week on the Nintendo Channel: Marching to the muscular beat
This week’s Nintendo Channel update has been pumped up beyond all recognition, and not because there’s a bunch of new stuff to look at. In fact, there’s really not that much at all, save for some new No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle teasers; however, the inclusion of a brief Muscle March info trailer is enough for us to question whether or not this week’s update is on some kind of performance-enhancing drug. We’ve contacted the appropriate authorities, but in the meanwhile, head past the break for this week’s content.
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This Week on the Nintendo Channel: Marching to the muscular beat originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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DSi motion control demoed by Engine Software
Netherlands-based handheld gaming studio Engine Software has developed a cool new piece of tech for the DSi: motion sensitivity. To show off this breakthrough, the company has developed a brief demo video of TILT, a kind of Marble Blast Ultra clone where the player guides a ball around the gameworld by tilting the DSi. It’s not the first we’ve heard of this kinda tech, and it won’t be the last.
Engine Software isn’t stopping with just this tech demo, however. The company is currently working on a full DSiWare game that will incorporate this new technology; though it likely won’t be a full version of TILT, but rather an entirely new game. Head past the break to check out a brief video showcasing the tech.
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DSi motion control demoed by Engine Software originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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NintendoWare Weekly: Castlevania ReBirth, Pilotwings, Oregon Trail
Nintendo’s been on quite the roll recently, providing plenty of content in its weekly offerings — and today is no different. There are ten new titles to check out, including high-profile downloads such as Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth, Oregon Trail and — finally! — Pilotwings on the Virtual Console. Head past the break to check out the full list.
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NintendoWare Weekly: Castlevania ReBirth, Pilotwings, Oregon Trail originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nintendo’s 2010 Video Game Lineup
Have you completed all of your holiday shopping? If you have a gamer in the family, keep your eye out for some hot titles coming from Nintendo in early 2010. In addition, on February 14th, Nintendo will release two new colors for its Wii Remote controller – pink and blue (black and white will still be available). The new controllers will come bundled with a Wii MotionPlus accessory.
On the Wii, Endless Ocean: Blue World hits store shelves on Feb. 22. It is an adventurous and educational game complete with underwater exploration, an adventurous storyline and Wii Speak compatibility. This January also sees the release of Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars. Available exclusively on Wii, this new VS. series fighting game features global online game play for those with a broadband Internet connection.
More Wii titles:
- Major League Baseball 2K10: March
- How To Train Your Dragon: March 23
- Build-A-Bear Workshop – Friendship Valley: March 17
- Shiren the Wanderer: Feb. 9
- TATSUNOKO VS. CAPCOM: ULTIMATE ALL-STARS: Jan. 26
- Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII: Feb. 16
- Chicken Riot: Feb. 9
- City Builder: February
- Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun: February
- Let’s Play Ballerina: March
- Let’s Play Garden: March
- Alice in Wonderland: March
- Rooms: The Main Building: Spring
- Calling: Spring
- Walk it Out: Jan. 10
- Yu Gi Oh! Duel Trancer: Q1
- DanceDanceRevolution: Q1
- Data East Arcade Classics: January
- The Daring Game of Girls: February
- Pizza Delivery Boy: March
- Endless Ocean: Blue World: Feb. 22
- Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll: Feb. 9
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing: March
- Sled Shred featuring the Jamaican Bobsled Team: Feb. 1
- Fast Food Panic: Jan. 5
- Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral: February
- Arcade Shooter: Ilvelo: Q1
- Rock Blast: Q1
- Jaja’s Adventure: Q1
- No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle: late January
- Sleepover Party: Jan. 12
- Racquet Sports: March
- Red Steel 2: Q1
- The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces: Jan. 5
- FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON: March 16
On the portable side, Nintendo’s hand-held systems will get a number of games, including Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version on March 14. Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version allow fans to return to the Johto region first introduced in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games. The games feature rich graphics, updated sound, new touch-screen controls and more.
Nintendo DS, DSi Games:
- Major League Baseball 2K10: March
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief: Feb. 2
- How To Train Your Dragon: March 23
- World Cup of Pool: Feb. 9
- Build-A-Bear Workshop – Welcome to Hugsville: March 17
- Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: March 10
- Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth: Feb. 16
- Animal Country: Life on the Farm: Feb. 16
- Art of Murder: March 16
- Let’s Play Flight Attendant: March
- Let’s Play Ballerina: March
- Let’s Play Garden: March
- Sonny With a Chance: Spring
- Alice in Wonderland: March
- Escape the Museum: Jan. 12
- Hidden Mysteries: Buckingham Palace: Feb. 9
- Rooms: The Main Building: Spring
- DECA SPORTS: Spring
- Scene It! Twilight: Q1
- Puzzle Chronicles: Jan. 10
- Super Speed Machines: February
- The Daring Game for Girls: February
- Dawn of Heroes: February
- ATV Revolution: March
- Glory of Heracles: Jan. 18
- Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version: March 14
- WarioWare: D.I.Y.: March 28
- America’s Test Kitchen: Let’s Get Cooking: March 28
- Squishy Tank: February
- Cheer We Go!: March
- Bejeweled Twist: Q1
- Sands of Destruction: Jan. 12
- Infinite Space: March
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing: March
- Sonic Classic Collection: Spring
- Crime Scene: Feb. 1
- Dementium II: Feb. 2
- Fast Food Panic: Jan. 5
- Sushi Go Round: Feb. 1
- Montessori Music: March 1
- Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral: February
- Myst: February
- ATV Quad Kings: March
- T.A.C Heroes: The Big Red One: March
- Monster Rancher DS: March
- AGAIN: March
- Puzzle Overload: Spring
- Solitaire Overload Plus: Spring
- Daniel X: The Ultimate Power: Jan. 12
- Lovely Lisa and Friends (enhanced Nintendo DSi content): February
- Imagine Reporter: Jan. 20
- Imagine Party Planner: Jan. 13
- Imagine Sweet 16: Feb. 10
- Imagine Gymnast: March 10
- KORG DS-10 Plus: Jan. 19
On March 28, WarioWare D.I.Y. lets users design their own micro-games and share them with other WarioWare D.I.Y owners via a broadband Internet connection and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The characters, the environment, the actions and even the purpose of the micro-game can be created entirely by the player. Also on March 28, America’s Test Kitchen: Let’s Get Cooking gives family members the chance to prepare 300 different dishes together. All of the recipes and the how-to videos in the game were created by the public television show America’s Test Kitchen.
On Jan. 18, Glory of Heracles introduces U.S. role-playing fans to the popular Japanese franchise. The game is inspired by Greek mythology and written by Kazushige Nojima of Final Fantasy fame. The traditional role-playing game features an engrossing story and a robust battle system.
More WiiWare and DSiWare titles:
WiiWare:
- Zombie Panic in Wonderland: Q1
- And Yet It Moves: Q1
- Phoenix Wright:Ace Attorney: January
- Mega Man 10: March
- Rage of the Gladiator: Q1
- Military Madness: Nectaris: Q1
- Toribash: Q1
- WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase: Q1
- Max & the Magic Marker: Q1
- Super Meat Boy: Q1
Nintendo DSiWare:
- Downtown Texas Hold’em Poker: Q1
- Surviving High School: Q1
- Legends of Exidia: Q1
- Let’s Golf: Q1
- Real Soccer 2010: Q1
- Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A.: Q1
- Trajectile: Jan. 4
- Number Battle: Jan. 25
- Starship Defense: Jan. 18
- Touch Solitaire: Jan. 11
- X-Scape: February
- Link ‘n’ Launch: February
- Fieldrunners: Q1
- Shantae: Risky’s Revenge: Q1
Remember that Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information on Nintendo, visit www.nintendo.com.
Datel’s Sound Speaker DSi eats handhelds for breakfast
Nothing’s ever going to top Nyko’s crazy Zoom Case, but Datel Japan’s bulky DSi speaker attachment thing — the official title is the Sound Speaker DSi — is definitely making a strong play for Most Crazy DSi Accessory Ever. As you can see, the accessory is not only meant to protect by consuming the handheld whole, but it also amplifies the DSi’s audio … because that’s what you want from your DSi. The multitasking capabilities of Datel’s device also allow you to charge your handheld (through an included AC adapter or some AA batteries) after you’ve spent hours being kind of a jerk.
The Datel Sound Speaker DSi runs 3,990 yen (about $45) and can be purchased here.
[Via GoNintendo]
Datel’s Sound Speaker DSi eats handhelds for breakfast originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Chinese DSi is full of puppies
Nintendogs is being released as a DSiWare game! But instead of being distributed over the Internet like most non-cartridge DSi games, Nintendogs will be distributed on the new iQue DSi when it launches in China. That’s right, instead of a cartridge, it’s being delivered on a whole DSi.
The iQue DSi will launch in China (with piracy-averting free Nintendogs) on December 15. Like other regions, iQue will offer 1,000 free DSi Points to new buyers, which they can spend on games including Paper Plane, Bird and Beans, the clock apps, and WarioWare: Snapped.
[Via Andriasang]
The Chinese DSi is full of puppies originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Atlus announces PhotoWorld for DSi — through the ESRB
Using its cost-effective ESRB method of announcing new games, Atlus revealed a new DSi program called PhotoWorld. As you may expect from a game with that title, it involves taking pictures with the DSi camera. Players shoot a self-portrait and then “customize the pictures with a variety of stamps, photo effects, and text boxes.”
As Siliconera notes, Atlus already sort of has a program like this on DSiWare. Nintendo’s Sparkle Snapshots is based on Atlus’s popular Print Club (Purikura) booths. We look forward to finding out how this one differs — there’s absolutely no way it could be any more sparkly, that’s for sure. Of course, we aren’t even sure this is DSiWare — while this sounds like the kind of thing you would sell as a download, all we know is that it’s for the DSi.
Atlus announces PhotoWorld for DSi — through the ESRB originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Top 10 Best Selling Games
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