• Mega Man 9 T-Shirt and ScrewAttack's Review

ScrewAttack has done a great review of Mega Man 9, covering just about every question that would be asked.
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The new Mega Man 9 T-shirts are now available for pre-order at the Capcom Store.
The graphic is based on the official Mega Man 9 illustration.
It will be shipping Sep. 30th.

// Roth

• Mega Man Month!

It's MA-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-MEGA MAN MONTH~!
Time to celebrate on the release of the new entry of the main numeric Mega Man series.
I've manage to get it downloaded about an hour after release (1PM-ish EST) after I got back from a local art celebration.
To show my Mega pride, I've included a snapshot of my Mega Man T-shirt and Mega Man 9 OST below.



Mega Man™ 9 (CAPCOM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Mega Man fans, the wait is over! The classic Blue Bomber that debuted in 1987 is back with the ninth installment in the classic series. It's a new adventure for Mega Man done in an 8-bit style-graphics, music and gameplay are all like you remember them.

Mega Man 9 is developed by Inti Creates, a team made up of former Capcom devs that brought us the first three Mega Man X games, Mega Man Zero, and the Mega Man ZX series.

Mega Man 9 will also be available on PlayStation Network later on Wednesday September 25th and Xbox Live Arcade on October 1st next week.

Official Japanese Website: http://www.capcom.co.jp/rockman/
IGN: http://wii.ign.com/articles/884/884605p1.html
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_9
Mega Man 9 Opening Intro on YouTube:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh1mTmPVKlU&fmt=18[/youtube]
Direct Link

And here's my Mega Man T-shirt:

click to view gallery

I also have my Mega Man 9 Original Soundtrack CD:


click to view gallery

Next, I'd like to get a hold of that E-can to add my collection of energy drinks.
These things are pretty hard to find though.



And let's not forget about the..
Capcom's Mega Man 9 Retail Boxart Press Kit

When we came up with the concept of a "box art" for Mega Man 9, we thought it was kinda funny, since there would be no real retail box for a dowloadable title. The premise of our marketing concept for the game was to promote this title like it was 1987, complete with cheesy art and game descriptions (read the back of the box) that had little to do with the actual game.

We then started to think, well why not? Why don't we recreate an old NES package complete with a real NES cartridge? So, here it is. What do you think?

Unfortunately, we weren't able to put the full game on these cartridges (the licensing and legal issues were a headache and not worth the trouble), but I agree, it would've been cool. Instead, these carts contain a small CD with artwork, game information and screenshots.

Anyway, we're sending these bad boys out this week to our friends from the press. Don't worry, we're thinking about offering a very limited quantity (200) on the Capcom Store, probably with a PSN or XBLA game voucher. Comment below if you're interested.

(Oh yeah, the MM9 shirts are here as well. Darin from the Capcom Store will blog about it once he's ready to make them available. He's just getting back from Indy, but go bug him anyway!)

-John Diamonon

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Have a wonderful MA-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-MEGA MAN MONTH~! \:D/

// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.09.22

WiiWare


Mega Man™ 9 (CAPCOM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Mega Man fans, the wait is over! The classic Blue Bomber that debuted in 1987 is back with the ninth installment in the classic series. It's a new adventure for Mega Man done in an 8-bit style-graphics, music and gameplay are all like you remember them.
Official Japanese Website: http://www.capcom.co.jp/rockman/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_9
Mega Man 9 Opening Intro on YouTube:
Direct Link


PLÄTTCHEN twist 'n' paint (Bplus, 1-8 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): PLÄTTCHEN twist 'n' paint is a crazy, challenging puzzle shooter that delivers more than 100 hours of fun, supporting up to eight players simultaneously. Guard the birth of ZeLeLi and free them from the menace of the evil black Shadow Plättchen. Play as one of the countless FantasyMEs and fight as an astronaut, butterfly, car or football against sharks, cowboys, asteroids and skulls in numerous, fabulous fantasy Worlds. Use items and multipliers in combos to fight yourself to the top of the high scores and find the perfect way to solve a level. Go wild in three completely different game modes of PLÄTTCHEN twist 'n' paint with more than 300 levels. Twist cooperatively with your friends or compete through many multiplayer modes.
Official Website: http://plattchen.bplus.at/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pl%C3%A4ttche...t_%27n%27_Paint
Official YouTube Trailer:
Direct Link

Virtual Console


Super Dodge Ball™ (NES™, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 500 Wii Points): In Super Dodge Ball, you take control of the USA Dodge Ball team and travel the world in an effort to become the best dodge ballers around. Step onto playing fields in countries all over the globe and use a combination of normal and super shots to help take down your opponents. But be careful, as some destinations have surfaces that can affect your footing. Manage the team as you think best, and swap out characters with other players that better fit your playing style. Two players can enjoy a head-to-head game or play a spirited round of Bean Ball, a six-character free-for-all. Three difficulty levels are available (Easy, Medium, and Hard); which one you choose will depend on your skill and courage. Do you have what it takes to lead Team USA to the ultimate prize and win the world championship of dodge ball?
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Dodge_Ball


Vectorman™ (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): In the year 2049, mankind is forced to abandon an over polluted Earth and seek out other planets for colonization while the mechanized Orbots stay behind to clean up the mess. When the Orbot leader, WarHead, starts blowing a few circuits and causes a war among the mechanical brethren, a sludge pilot named Vectorman is the only one willing to step up and fight him. You'll morph into a speeding train, a power drill, a mechanical fish and a mighty dune buggy in this action-packed adventure. Equip yourself with weapons, pick up morphs and power-ups to defeat WarHead, and restore peace on Earth.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vectorman

Wii
de Blob Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Wario Land Shake It! Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Samba De Amigo Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Lost In Blue: Shipwrecked IGN
Lego Batman: The Video Game Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Brothers In Arms Double Time Official Website; Wiki; IGN
SimCity Creator Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Pitfall: The Big Adventure Wiki; IGN
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 09 IGN
Jeep Thrills IGN
Margot's Word Brain IGN
Super PickUps IGN

Nintendo DS
Kirby Super Star Ultra Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Disgaea Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Rhapsody A Musical Adventure Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Time Hollow Official Japanese Website; Konami PageWiki; IGN
Dinosaur King Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Lego Batman: The Video Game Official Website; Wiki; IGN
SimCity Creator Official Website; Wiki; IGN
Hi! Hamtaro Ham-Ham Challenge Wiki; IGN
Animal Paradise IGN
Babysitting Mania IGN
Barbie: Eye For Style IGN
Brain Quest Grades 3 & 4 IGN
Brain Quest Grades 5 & 6 IGN
Drop Cast IGN
Margot's Word Brain IGN
My Little Pony Pinkie Pie's Party IGN
My SAT Coach With Princeton Review IGN
Nancy Drew Hidden Staircase IGN
Pipe Mania IGN
Shaun The Sheep IGN

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// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.07.11

Here are the releases for this Pre-E3 2008 week. (What is E3?)

WiiWare


SPOGS Racing (D2C Games, 1-2 players, 1,000 Wii Points): Coming at you full throttle is SPOGS Racing, an all-new racer from D2C Games featuring classic arcade racing, pick-up-and-play controls, all-new racing vehicles and Crash N' Grab instant upgrades. Jump in, gear up and modify your ride on the fly as you compete head-to-head for a totally outrageous arcade racing experience on your Wii console. Whether you're a casual gamer or hardcore racer, SPOGS Racing features fun for all and is a must-have download for your WiiWare digital game library.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPOGS_Racing

Virtual Console


King of the Monsters (Neo Geo, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points): Released by SNK in 1991, KING OF THE MONSTERS is an action/fighting game that features city-destroying battles between huge monsters. Choose one of six monsters and travel around Japan, stopping to fight in various famous cities with the aim of becoming the ultimate winner. In addition to punches, kicks and other regular moves, each character has the ability to use more devastating maneuvers, like throwing flames and shooting laser beams, to defeat opponents. Wrestling elements are also incorporated, as you must completely exhaust your opponent and get a three-count to pin him and be victorious. Along with the player-versus-computer game, multiplayer options allow you and a friend to enjoy one-on-one matches and two-on-two tag-team matches against the computer. Take on the challenge and claim the title of King of the Monsters.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_the_Monsters

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Wii
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Dungeon Official Website; Wiki; YouTube
Wonderworld Amusement Park IGN

Nintendo DS
Carnival Games GameSpot
Ducati Moto IGN

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This is probably the biggest news all year so far. Some of you may already know that the SNES cult classic RPG Chrono Trigger is making its reappearance onto the Nintendo DS.

Video game blogs from all over the net were raving when news broke out last week when Square Enix announced and launch the new official Chrono Trigger website.

Official Press:

CHRONO TRIGGER Returns! The Timeless Classic Teleports to Nintendo DS This Holiday Season

LOS ANGELES, CA USA
Journey Through Time with the RPG Masterpiece that Started It All

LOS ANGELES, July 2 /PRNewswire/ — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it will release CHRONO TRIGGER(R) in North America this Holiday season. Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM), this marks the first time that the groundbreaking RPG will be available on a handheld console.

Originally released in 1995 on Super NES(R) and shipping more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER has been hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by critics and fans alike. With a unique and multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the world of RPGs with
never-before-seen features, including an unprecedented soundtrack and multiple endings determined by side quests and the player's actions.

With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, CHRONO TRIGGER represents the best-in-class of the video game world. This newly revamped edition maintains all of the game's original elements and spirit while
introducing the portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of Nintendo DS. Players will soon be able to rediscover the exhilarating RPG experience, breathtaking storyline and innovative gameplay in the palm of their hands.

STORY
When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.

FEATURES
— A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time
— An unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda
— Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills
— Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world
— Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality
— A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic

CHRONO TRIGGER has not yet been rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. The official website can be found at
http://na.square-enix.com/ctds.

US Debut Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir3sV0xHaeU
Japanese Debut Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqUdmHLITKY

Official North American Website: http://na.square-enix.com/ctds/
Official Japanese Website: http://www.chronotrigger.jp/

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According to Famitsu magazine, there will be download content available for Mega Man 9, upcoming WiiWare title in 8-Bit proportions. Nothing has been said what they will be, but with the game coming in just a couple of months, anything can be possible. Mega Man 9 will be available on WiiWare for 1000 Wii Points as well as on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. Capcom announced that Mega Man 1 and Mega Man 2 will be on Virtual Console soon to promote the new title.

Debut Mega Man 9 Trailer now on IGN: http://wii.ign.com/articles/888/888041p1.html
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_9

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IGN released a new footage on The Conduit, an upcoming first-person shooter for Wii. IGN also posted some new screens and an interview.

New Gameplay Footage: http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14248157 … ignne.html

Details:
* The Conduit will be shown at E3 behind closed doors and demos will be given to a select few, like IGN.
* The E3 demo, which is what the video is of, is of the first half of one of the later missions in the game.
* Demo is set on the Easy difficulty.
* Currently, the single player is just being tested for bugs and being fine tuned, and the majority of development is focused on multiplayer now.
* The controls will be fully customizable, like mapping buttons and motions as well as cursor settings and more.
* Currently, online play features 16 players and will have Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.



Screenshots @ IGN: http://media.wii.ign.com/media/142/14248157/imgs_1.html
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conduit

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Wario Land: Shake It! / Wario Land: The Shake Dimension



Debut Gameplay Footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNVX_qhl0MU
Extended Japanese Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0kKeu4UnNw
Prologue Animation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKDKv7i7Few
Screenshots: http://www.gamekyo.com/news28216_wario- … -pics.html
Famitsu Scans:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ … shake1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ … shake2.jpg

Release dates:
JP - July 24, 2008
EU - September 26, 2008
NA - September 29, 2008
AUS - TBA

Official Japanese Website: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rwlj/index.html
Japanese Wii Hub Page: http://wii.com/jp/articles/wariolandshake/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wario_Land_Shake

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New details arose on Castlevania Judgement, an upcoming 3D fighter for Wii.

- players will be able to interact with real-time environments by picking up weapons or set traps
- online mode has been included
- connectivity to the forthcoming DS title, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, to unlock a "very exciting bonus"

Screenshots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25792657@N … 068972854/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_Judgement

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The Japanese site for Fatal Frame IV / Zero ~Mask of the Lunar Eclipse~ is now updated with character profiles.

Of these four characters, it's known that Ruka and Choushiro will be playable. The game is supposed to have a number of playable characters, so perhaps the other two will be playable as well.

This is a Suda 51, Grasshopper Manufacturer, Tecmo, and Nintendo tag-team production. Player can expect the game in just a 3 weeks.

Release date:
JP - July 31st, 2008

Official Japanese Website: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/r4zj/character/index.html
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Frame_4

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The Japanese site for Fire Emblem DS has opened, and you can find a ton of goodies to check out. There are screens to view, videos to watch, new character art by Masamune Shirow to look at, and much more.

Official: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/yfej/
Videos: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/yfej/firststep/index.html
Art: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe/fet_info.html

Details:
- a remake of the first Fire Emblem
- Story: Marth is forced out of the kingdom of Altea when it’s attacked by the empire of Dolua
- Multiplayer battles via wi-fi connection
- new character classes
- new plot elements
- game kicks off with a prologue tutorial where you play as Marth and a few allies leaving Altea
- side-story can be unlocked while playing through, if conditions are met
- new recruitable characters (Etzel: a wizard)
- August 7th release in Japan

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New details of Pokemon Platinum from the latest CoroCoro magazine have been revealed.

* Pokemon Platinum will release in Japan on September 13th, 2008 for 4,800 yen.
* Team Galactic is the villain once again, but they have taken things up a notch.
* The Battle Frontier returns and is located in the Fight Area. There are various areas in the Battle Frontier, and one of them is the Battle Tower.
* The WiFi area has more features and can now host up to 20 people.
* There’s more to making Poffins now, and it involves throwing berries into a Swalot machine. This can be done in the WiFi area as well.
* You can now record your battles with the Battle Recorder. You can go to the improved GTS in Jubilife City and send your battles to your friends as well.
* Both of Shaymin’s forms will be in the game, as well as both of Giratina’s forms.
* Shaymin’s Sky Form’s ability is Serene Grace and Giratina’s Origin Form’s ability is Levitate.
* There are new sprites for Pokemon.
* Of the new characters that were revealed in the past, one is from Team Galactic and another is from a police force hunting down Team Galactic.

Scans available at PokemonPlatinum.net

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First 4 Figures have just announced their new Metroid Phazon Suit figurine statue.
- 11 inches in length
- Price of $225
- available Q1-2009



Source: IGN (includ. more screenshots)

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Starting now (12PM), the guys over at Shamoozal is running a 24-hour NES marathon to raise money for Child's Play Charity.
Watch the live video feed and chat: http://www.shamoozal.com/nesathon/
They're running ustream, so here's the direct URL for that if rather: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/29053

All donations go directly to Child's Play Charity.

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Catch up on previous Wii News & Updates at my Blogspot, Xanga, or Mulitply.
See you all next week when they announce new games at E3 2008! \/


// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.06.30

WiiWare


Magnetica™ Twist (Nintendo, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone-Comic Mischief, 1,000 Wii Points): The classic puzzle game Magnetica is now available on WiiWare , putting its own unique "twist" on the puzzle-game experience. You're surrounded by marbles, marching slowly but surely down a track. Use a launcher (piloted by a Mii™ of your choice) to shoot marbles with matching colors and wipe them out before they reach the end of the track. Control couldn't be simpler, as all you need to do is twist the Wii Remote™ controller to aim and press the A button to shoot. And the game play remains as addictive and deep as you've come to expect in Nintendo's puzzle games, with five varied play modes, advanced mechanics such as the ability to lob marbles, and a never-ending supply of combos. This definitely isn't your typical game of marbles.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetica#Wii_version

Virtual Console


FATAL FURY 2 (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen-Animated Blood, Violence, 900 Wii Points): Released in 1992 by SNK, FATAL FURY 2 is the second installment in the renowned fighting-game series. In addition to Terry, Andy and Joe, who appeared in the original game, another five distinctive fighters gather from around the world to compete for the championship title. Also newly added are stage-specific hazards and the ability to perform desperation attacks when a character's strength is low. These particularly deadly techniques create the chance for a come-from-behind victory achieved with a single strike. Moreover, the innovative two-line battle, which proved popular in the previous version, also has been radically enhanced. Pressing the weak-attack and strong-attack buttons simultaneously enables players to move their fighters to another line themselves, or to launch an attack that pushes opponents back to another line. This game mechanic, unique to this title in the series, allows the player to take advantage of the depth of the screen and create even more exciting bouts. Can you prove yourself the king of fighters again?
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Fury_2

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Wii

Purr Pals (also on Nintendo DS) IGN

Nintendo DS

Trauma Center Under The Knife 2 Official Website; Wiki; IGN; Official YouTube

USA Today Crossword Challenge IGN

AMF Bowling Pinbusters IGN

1 Vs 100 IGN

Journey To The Center Of The Earth IGN

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Sweet News from the latest issue of Nintendo Power!
Mega Man 9 is announced to be set for WiiWare!
The little blue bomber will be back in an 8-bit art style like the original NES games. Robots on a rampage; Dr. Wily is back; only this time, he says that the robot attacks are the fault of Mega Man's creator, Dr. Light. So it's up to Mega Man to prove his creator's innocence.

Fansite The Mega Man Network has gotten its hands on a couple (blurry) scans from the next issue of Nintendo Power. The screenshots look like the classic 8-bit Mega Man we all know and love. Capcom is apparently going old school with this one. Mega Man Network lists the following robot bad guys:

* Magma Man
* Galaxy Man
* Jewel Man
* Concrete Man
* Hornet Man
* Plug Man
* Tornado Man
* Splash Woman (first female Robot Master)



Nintendo Power scans in low-res:
Page 1, Page 2, Page 3

Screenshots from scan:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Mega Man 9 is being developed by Inti Creates, a team made up of former Capcom devs that brought us the first three Mega Man X games, Mega Man Zero, and the Mega Man ZX series.

IGN: http://wii.ign.com/articles/884/884605p1.html
The Mega Man Network: http://blue-bomber.jvmwriter.org/index. … =Main_Page
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_9

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Also in the latest issue of Nintendo Power is a screenshot of Konami next installment of the Castlevania series.
The following scan unveils a 3D fighter, Castlevania Judgement.



confirmed characters so far:
Dracula, Simon Belmont, Alucard, Maria Renard and Shanoa (from Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia)

weapons include:
holy water, daggers, boomerangs, magic spells, and will be able to set traps

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_Judgement

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The Official site for C.O.R.E, an upcoming Quake-like FPS title for Nintendo DS is now open.
Here an intro trailer: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5yspw … videogames

Official Website: http://www.corethegame.com/

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Catch up on previous Wii News & Updates on my Blogspot, Xanga, or Multiply.
See you all next week! \;D/


// Roth