The latest trailer shows some gameplay footage. This point and click puzzle game is also available for the PC.
With the release of the PC version on 7th July 2009, the WiiWare counterpart has yet to be blessed with a special spot on the calendar; although the game’s website says it should be around the same time.
To read more about Tales of Monkey Island, check out our coverage of it here. As well as visiting the official game website, click on the thumbnails for larger views.
Capcom has release the latest screenshots from the Tatsunoko Vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars game on the Nintendo Wii.
Fans of the beat ‘em up genre will be glad to know a fresh batch of screenshots from the upcoming fighting game has been released. Combining the best of Capcom’s 30 year history of characters and Japanese animation company, Tatsunoko’s wide range of franchises that span nearly 50 years; this latest in the “versus genre” is sure to please both sets of fans.
In the Capcom corner we have characters such as Ryu and Chun-Li from Street Fighter, Mega Man Volnutt from Mega Man Legends, Morrigan from Darkstalkers, Batsu from Rival Schools, Viewiful Joe, PTX-40A from Lost Planet, Soki from Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, Roll from Mega Man, Alex from Street Fighter III; with more to be revealed.
In the Tatsunoko territory, we have representatives such as Ken the Eagle and Jun the Swan from the Science Ninja Team Gatchaman anime (a.k.a. Battle of the Planets or G-Force), comedic action hero Yatterman No. 1, Casshan the cybernetic warrior, Doronjo and Yatterman, Polymar, Karas, Ippatsuman and Gold Lightan; plus more to be announced. All in all, there will be over 20 characters to choose from in order to form the tag-team combination that works for you.
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Nintendo and Five are launching a search for Britain’s Best Brain, a new show that will be broadcast on the channel at prime time.
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a quiz genius, Nintendo and Five are looking for you to feature in the show.
There will be a series of challenges over a course of roadshows across Britain, in July and August.
The challenges will test your mental and physical abilities, with the use of Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old is your Brain?, Wii Fit and Big Brain Academy.
Recently, it has been noticed that we European folks seem to pay a premium for our gadgets compared to our US counterparts. DJ Hero seems to follow the same pattern.
When Apple launched their new Macbook range, it was noted that the British price did not equate to the same value as the USA price. This news spread like wildfire thanks to sites such as Twitter which enabled users to vent their opinions. Since then, it has come to light that many newly launched gadgets seem to have this ‘premium’ added to the price over on our shores, compared to the USA.
DJ Hero was announced to have a price tag of $120 last month for US retail sales. This was a shock to most people over there and said to be way too high. However, the European RRP has now been announced at £107.99. This adds a premium of about $50 ontop of the USA price, equating to approximately $178.
Stores across the UK have already fought hard to get their prices as low as possible, with the high street shop HMV having the first pre-order price-tag of just £99.99. Not a big difference, but every little does help these days in my opinion!
There has been lots of mixed views over the last few months about this game, which is due for release this November with the turntable controller. This price-tag puts it well above the Guitar Hero range of packages; priced approximately £59.99 in most retail stores. Why not place your opinions on this topic below, and share which us your views on the game and the RRP that’s been set.
Activision prices DJ Hero at GBP 108 [Eurogamer]
DJ Hero [HMV]
Toki Tori, which was a hit WiiWare game, now moves over to the iPhone.
Toki Tori, the hidden gem of a WiiWare title has now been ported across to the iPhone.
As with the WiiWare version, it is being developed by Two Tribes but published by Chillingo this time round. For those who are unfamiliar with the game, you can read our review here.
Check out the trailer below and look out for the special launch price of just £0.59! Yep, that’s correct folks. Just £0.59! Well worth it if you ask me, it looks brilliant!
Toki Tori For iPhone Release Trailer [Two Tribes via YouTube]
Toki Tori [iTunes Store]
Press release [Two Tribes]
Based on the popular anime series, Bleach: The 3rd Phantom is being developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS.
A spin-off from the main narrative, Bleach: The 3rd Phantom is a traditional strategy RPG with anime styled combat during in-game battles. It also features an exclusive storyline that has been developed specifically for the game; under the supervision of Bleach author and creator, Tite Kubo.
Shedding light on events that took place before the anime, the focus is on the Soul Reaper twins; Fujimaru Kudo and his sister Matsuri Kudo. As gamers progress through the story, faces familiar and new will make an appearance.
The two lead characters will offer unique game-play experiences as well as the opportunity to work cooperatively. With a further cast of over 50 characters who can be selected to join the battle, players will encounter a wide range of personalities as they journey through the game.
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Sumthing Else Music Works Inc. has announced it is releasing the official MadWorld soundtrack through its licensing relationship with Sega.
Gamers who found themselves bopping along to MadWorld will be glad to hear that the official soundtrack is available from today onwards from retail outlets, or to download via the Sumthing Else website or on iTunes.
Featuring all 20 tracks from the game; composed by Naoto Tanaka in collaboration with hip-hop and rap artists such as OX, Doujah Raze, Sick-YG, Bandy Leggz, Wordsmith, S.O.U.L. Purpose, and Optimus. Much like the game, developed by Platinum Games, expect the soundtrack to have an 18 tag slapped across it.
Naoto Tanaka adds…
“There are a total of 20 tracks on the MADWORLD soundtrack and they are all original songs that we produced especially for the game…I would make the backing tracks (or the beats) and then we would hand them off to these talented artists to get their performances. It was a pretty big challenge, especially as it was my first time with this kind of collaboration, but I think luck was on my side and it turned out to be extremely successful.”
To read our review of MadWorld, click here. Check out the back-catalogue of Sumthing Else Music Works or if you wish to purchase the soundtrack, visit the links below.
Sumthing Else Music Works [Official website]
MadWorld soundtrack [Sumthing Else Music Works]
Press release [Sumthing Else via Games Press]
It has been announced by Disney that both of its latest upcoming releases, Toy Story Mania! and G-Force, will each include two sets of stylish (well, that will be your opinion) 3D glasses at retail!
Toy Story Mania! was first announced all the way back in March, when Disney was ‘on the fence’ about whether or not to include any glasses with the initial launch of the game.
Both games include special 3D features that will obviously require the use of the glasses. If you ask me, if the game requires them, then they should be included. Its not an item that loads of people would just have lying around the home now is it!? So hearing this news is as much of a delight to me as I am sure it is with you!
Toy Story Mania! has a 2 player mode which will also be available in a 3D enhanced mode, so you can enjoy all the fun with a friend. Both games will include two sets of 3D glasses so in the the case of the single-player G-Force, the person in the room with you can still watch and understand what’s going on! Brilliant!
Toy Story Mania & G-Force games to include 3-D glasses at retail [Joystiq]
With the release of Overlord: Dark Legend last week for the Wii, today’s the DS’ turn with Overlord: Minions. Check out the official launch trailer and screenshots.
Overlord: Minions receives its retail release today for the Nintendo DS and publishers Codemasters have rolled out the official launch trailer and some screenshots for it.
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