Gaming NDS & Wii Titles Expected: Week of 20th January 2009

Hadrian · Jan 15, 2009

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Still going slow for releases on the DS but at least there is one decent looking title to come. On the Wii its not too bad, there are a few I'll try out.

Read to know when a game could be dumped:
These dates are what retailers say is out unless stated otherwise, sometimes they make dates up for pre-ordering purposes. These dates could also be "shipping dates" which usually means that that's the date when games get shipped to stores so a game could either be in stores on that day or after. Some games may get delayed some others not listed may appear but at the moment of posting these are correct. Also just because a game is released in stores it doesn't mean that they'll appear on our internets but NA titles usually appear on our 'nets Wednesday night UK time. I love you like a something loves something.

Releases For Nintendo DS

January 20th

Big Bang Mini

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Wanted Level 8

Region: North America Genre: Arcade Shooter
Developer: Arkedo Studio Publisher: SouthPeak Games

Its coming out this time, honest! From the people who made the cult hit "Nervous Brickdown" comes a game that looks like it tops it on every level. The game is sort of Space Invaders/Galaxian but instead of shooting the enemy with bullets, you shoot fireworks at them and make pretty displays at the same time.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>In Big Bang Mini, your main objective is to use the stylus to create fireworks and destroy the waves of enemies that loom overhead. If you miss, you'll be forced to tackle another challenge: avoiding the sparks created by your falling fireworks. Celebrate the completion of a level by designing the Final Bouquet, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will proclaim your victory.</div>

This is the type of game the DS was designed for. Pretty and simple while using the DS touchscreen well and also it has many modes so that it'll be a long lasting game.

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World Championship Games: A Track & Field Event

Wanted Level 4

Region: North America Genre: Mini Games
Developer: Codemonkeys Publisher: Game Factory

Message to Game Factory, YOU'RE TOO LATE TO CASH IN ON THE OLYMPICS!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>World Championship Games is the most realistic athletics simulation available on handheld consoles. Featuring fourteen varied track and ?eld events playable in jaw-dropping international stadiums, the game delivers online and wireless multiplayer fun for up to four players via Nintendo Wi-Fi channel and local LAN.

World Championship Games offers realistic sporting events, and whether you are playing classics like the 100 metres, long jump and Pole Vault, or trying new disciplines such as Rapid Fire Pistol Shooting and Archery, the gameplay is equally challenging. Players can create customized male or female athletes with their own distinctive attributes. As your athlete progresses in the game, it can unlock extra events by winning gold medals and compete in the ultimate test of human strength and endurance – the Decathlon – proving you are the best. World Game Championship also incorporates a unique player's achievements system, rewarding players when beating personal bests and world records.</div>

I like these games as for some reason I like to tap a lot but this one looks more akin to Sonic & Mario style play and to be honest, rubbing isn't as good as tapping...unless its with a person. Still it might be good. Note: There are two dates for this game, one for 20th & one for 27th.

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Wonder World Amusement Park

Wanted Level 2

Region: North America Genre: Mini Games
Developer: Coyote Console Publisher: Majesco

Wow another theme park themed set of mini games!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Wonder World Amusement Park for DS lets players experience a complete day at the park in the palm of their hands. Using the Touch Screen, players can toss, drive, shoot, whack, fish and spin in more than two dozen mini-games throughout five themed zones. Playing mini-games lets gamers access interactive rides and win tickets they can redeem for prizes and accessories for their characters. Other rewards include unlockable modes, games and a secret Park Zone! Whether playing alone or challenging a friend via local wireless connection, Wonder World Amusement Park offers a rich carnival game experience anytime, anywhere.</div>

I couldn't care less about this game. Oh yeah there was a Wii version released last year, reviews weren't good for it.

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January 22nd

Mirakuru! Mimika DS

Wanted Level 4

Region: Japan Genre: Cooking Games
Developer: Culture Brain Publisher: Culture Brain

*shrugs* See screens?

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Monster * Racer

Wanted Level 6

Region: Japan Genre: RPG/Side on racer
Developer: KOEI Publisher: KOEI

Like Pokemon but fancy a change from the turn based battles? Would like to race those monsters instead? This is the game for you, gotta race 'em all?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>In Monster Racers, players will embark on a quest that will take them around the globe in search of monster breeds to train, nurture and race. Throughout their journeys, players will build lasting friendships with new allies, and encounter daunting challenges from a bevy of rival trainers. The real fun comes from capturing wild monsters in their native habitats. As the player progresses, he or she can explore different regions, venture into secret habitats and discover more adventures. The game’s race courses are filled with challenging obstacles that will test both the players’ and monsters’ skills in controlling speed, jumping ability, and reaction time. With enough courage, skill and practice, players can make it to the greatest race in the world, the "Super Cup."

Using the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, players can join up to three other trainers to compete in race tournaments or to capture new monsters on safari.</div>

I like the sound of this, sounds nearly different enough to stand apart from the other Pokeclones, sure it does kinda look homebrewy & the characters are pretty damn generic but I dunno it could be good fun. This will be released outside of Japan as Monster Racers but so far no date has been set yet.

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Also out in Japan:
Tetsudou Seminar: Oote Shitetsuhen
New Chuugaku Eitango Target 1800DS
Take-Out Series Vol. 1: Tetsudou Data File
Take-Out Series Vol. 2: Yachou Daizukan
Inukana no Ichizoku

Out in Europe on the 23rd:
Word Academy

Releases For Nintendo Wii

January 19th

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Wanted Level 7

High Voltage Hot Rod Show

Region: North America Genre: Top down racing
Developer: High Voltage Publisher: Nintendo

WiiWare title from The Conduit developer, High Voltage. Their previous WiiWare titles include the ok V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack and the decent Gyrostarr.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>High Voltage Hot Rod Show requires players to master more than the basic racing skills to compete. A unique stunt system gives players multiple ways to build boost, which drastically increases a Hot Rod’s speed. If you get too greedy, you might crash and burn! The game utilizes the company’s proprietary Quantum 3 Game Engine technology, which provides graphical performance and game play not possible on other Wii titles.</div>

Looking forward to this, god knows the Wii is desperate for a good new racer. No online sadly, which would have made this better I feel. This will sell for 1000 points.

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January 21st

Ultimate Shooting Collection

Wanted Level 5

Region: North America Genre: Vertical shooters compilation
Developer: Milestone Publisher: UFO Entertainment

The English version of the Japanese release Milestone Shooting Collection: Karous Wii which also included two other shoot-em-ups as extras.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>* 3 Unique and Distinct Shooters in One – Each shooter in this collection has a unique, never before seen play mechanics that separates it from the competition.
* Gameplay – The included titles are all challenging in that players must perform a delicate balancing act between achieving a high score and staying alive. With unique and innovative gameplay mechanics specific to each title -- some never seen in any other games -- you don't just play these shooters, you try and master them.
* Lasting Appeal and Options – Each title contains multiple options for the player, including 2-3 different ships which boast different weapons and special moves.</div>

Karous was on the Dreamcast (released in 2007 and was also the last ever official 3rd party Dreamcast release). Other two included are; Radio Allergy (aka Radirgy) was originally on the Dreamcast & PS2 and was pretty much the same as Karous only with a cell shaded look. It was also meant to be released on the GameCube in 2007 but was cancelled due to lack of interest. Chaos Field was also on the Dreamcast as well as Gamecube & PS2. It was the only one of the titles to actually be released outside of Japan too. All titles are verticle shooters and all are decent at best, only for the hardcore shoot-em-up fans.

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SimAnimals

Wanted Level 6

Region: North America Genre: Virtual Life/Sim game
Developer: Electronic Arts Publisher: Electronic Arts

EA bring Nintendo gamers an exclusive Sim game to us, this time its all about wild animals.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>In SimAnimals, players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control more than 60 animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest. You control an on-screen animated hand that allows you to reach out and touch, pick up and move everything in the game from foxes and bears to trees and flowers. Cohabitate with these animals in their natural surroundings, and based on how you treat them, the animals will come to know and love – or dislike you! Have fun developing relationships with wild animals and their families, and experience the humor and drama of surviving in the wilderness.

In SimAnimals on the Wii, take up to three of your friends with you on a forest adventure in cooperative play mode. The forest, filled with exciting wildlife, is big enough for you and your pals.</div>

This sort of sounds interesting, in a Viva Pinata sort of way though I wish it was more realistic & graphic but instead its more cartoony. I know they want the kid audience too but we get to see animals kill and fuck each other in documentaries so why sugar coat it in this game? This could have been a chance to educate as well as be a fun game. I'll get it for the Mrs but maybe I'll give it a go too and throw some animals around. A DS version will be out the week later & also looks decent.

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Also out this week:
Deer Drive (on rails deer murdering game which has had some bad reviews).

January 21st

Fragile: Sayonara Tsuki no Haikyo

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Wanted Level 9

Region: Japan Genre: Horror Action RPG
Developer: tri-Crescendo Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Anyone else wanting a beautiful looking spooky action RPG on the Wii? This is for you and its from the developers of the well rated 360/PS3 RPG, Eternal Sonata. The team also co-developed the two excellent Baten Kaitos games on the Gamecube.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>An RPG from Japanese combo-publisher Namco Bandai. Fragile takes place in the near future, in a world that has lost its population. You play as Seto, a young boy who wanders around, searching through the abandoned cities and facilities of this world, trying to learn the truth behind the disappearance of all the people, and to find someone to keep him company.

The Wiimote is used as an aid in exploration. Seto uses a flashlight to light up his surroundings. You get to use the Wiimote to directly point the flashlight in whatever direction you like. Seto also has a metal detector. Once again, the Wiimote is used to directly operate this device. In addition to exploration, Seto has to deal with ghosts who appear in the ruins. We're not sure how he fights these foes, but it seems that a stick of some form is involved.</div>

Hopefully this'll be a big hit on the Wii, its a game that RPG fans are longing for on the Wii. This will be released in English under the title Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon though at the moment there is no date set.

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Also out in Japan:
Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekidou

No "coming soon" part this time, I ran out of time.

Maz7006 · Jan 15, 2009

Thanks as usual Hadrian

Szyslak · Jan 15, 2009

Thanks Hadrian!

I sure hope Big Bang Mini is as fun as it sounds.

lol, I like the "Wanted Level" rating. Good stuff.

da_head · Jan 15, 2009

thanks! a bit boring this week, but i still got moon to play

Lumstar · Jan 15, 2009

Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekidou

Whatever it is, yay!

X D D X · Jan 15, 2009

Thanks Hadrian, some nice games for the DS and Wii.

Trolly · Jan 15, 2009

Aw man, you got me excited by putting the region for Fraglie as North America. Big Bang Mini looks like fun, but nothing amazing tbh. A couple of early reviews said it was pretty good, but nothing special I think.
Anyway, I've got a few games to finish. Primarily Chrono Trigger

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Hadrian · Jan 15, 2009

Trolly said:
Aw man, you got me excited by putting the region for Fraglie as North America. Big Bang Mini looks like fun, but nothing amazing tbh. A couple of early reviews said it was pretty good, but nothing special I think.
Anyway, I've got a few games to finish. Primarily Chrono Trigger

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Sorry, fixed it.

Canonbeat234 · Jan 15, 2009

I have yet to finish Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger =/

Anakir · Jan 15, 2009

Monster Racer's monsters look more Pokemon than the current generation of Pokemon.

SleepingDragon · Jan 15, 2009

Thanks as always!

Oh, and btw, will someone please convince these sw developers to stop coming out with these track and field titles! I mean, for the love of God, what fun is it to see how fast you can rub or tap on your touchscreen???

IzzehO · Jan 15, 2009

Huh.. sidescrolling, platformer racing game: now that's fairly originally. And how is it anything like a pokemon clone? any game that has monsters in it these days is a pokemon clone? cmon people you were all screaming (some still are) that Elebits was a pokemon clone! Ugh....

As to Big Bang Mini it looks pretty interesting, I'd give it a go...

berlinka · Jan 15, 2009

HA-DRI-AN! HA-DRI-AN! HA-DRI-AN! HA-DRI-AN! HA-DRI-AN! HA-DRI-AN! HA-DRI-AN! HA-DRI-AN!

GeekyGuy · Jan 16, 2009

Very curious about Big Bang, and I'll be getting Hot Rod Show as soon as it hits the WiiWare channel next Monday. Heck, if you can get one good game each week, you're doing good. So, it looks like we're doin' good.

Still hopeful Fragile comes over to the U.S.

ZeroEXE93 · Jan 16, 2009

I've been waiting for Big Bang Mini for a while. Hopefully it turns out as good as I expect.

Brian117 · Jan 16, 2009

Alright, looks like a good week!

Thanks so much Hadrian! You are honestly the most useful mod.

No offense to the other mods. o_o

tinymonkeyt · Jan 16, 2009

i like the looks of big bang
graphics look pretty nice

again, thanks hadrian for always giving us these previews!
i know i look forward to this everyweek (as do many others)
i dunno what id do without you :]

Hehe Moo · Jan 16, 2009

Thanks for that Hadrian!

Should be awesome.

Exbaddude · Jan 16, 2009

Thanks!

Can't wait for Big Bang Mini!

Hadrian · Jan 16, 2009

IzzehO said:
Huh.. sidescrolling, platformer racing game: now that's fairly originally. And how is it anything like a pokemon clone? any game that has monsters in it these days is a pokemon clone? cmon people you were all screaming (some still are) that Elebits was a pokemon clone! Ugh....

As to Big Bang Mini it looks pretty interesting, I'd give it a go...

Because the main parts are a RPG where you collect monsters and battle them, the racing part is replacing the battling. It does tell you in the write up.

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