Archive for March 25th, 2007
Sega Adds Three to Wii
Posted on Sunday, March 25th, 2007 in Wii |

Sega has announced that it plans on adding three titles from its Genesis library to the Wii Virtual Console service. Virtua Fighter 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, and Wonder Boy in Monster World will soon be available from the online service for 800 Wii points each.

Virtua Fighter 2 - Virtua Fighter was the first 3D fighting game in the industry and introduced eight unique characters, each with their own martial arts style. In Virtua Fighter 2, the intrepid fighters return to the World Fighting Tournament. Take to the stage to see who will claim the championship title; will it be Lau Chan, Kage Maru, Wolf Hawkfield, Jeffry McWild, Akira Yuki, Jacky Bryant, Sarah Bryant and Pai Chan.

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle - This classic title features Alex Kidd! Alex had given up hope that his kidnapped father, King Thor, would return to the kingdom on Planet Aries. When the news arrived that he was very much alive and being held captive on the planet Paperock, Alex raced to his rescue. Throughout 11 levels, players will battle enemies and avoid obstacles while winning coins that will buy you special items and vehicles. At the end of each level, players will encounter a boss and enter into a match of “Paper, Scissors, Rock.” Throw the right symbols and you’ll be ever closer to bringing King Thor home; throw the wrong symbols and you’ll be squashed beneath a heavy weight.

Wonder Boy in Monster World - Monster World was a peaceful, happy place until one dark day when an army of BioMeka monsters invaded. Playing as a young man named Shion, gamers vow to defeat the hostile foes and make the land peaceful again. Attack enemies with swords and spears and guard against incoming projectiles with shields and armor. Travel through the many different regions of Monster World and talk to the townspeople, collect money to buy items, and gather a large variety of weapons and magic. As players progress, the weapons and equipment become more powerful, including suits of armor and boots.

World of Mixed Martial Arts Announced
Posted on Sunday, March 25th, 2007 in PC |

In the shortest press release I have ever seen, Grey Dog Software announced World of Mixed Martial Arts, their upcoming sports management simulation. Developer Adam Ryland, author of TEW2007 and Wrestling Spirit Lines, will be heading up the project.

No other information was disclosed, though they did ask everyone to stop by their forums.

Quake Wars Pre-order and Collector’s Edition Details
Posted on Sunday, March 25th, 2007 in PC, PS3, Xbox 360 |

Pre-order details for Enemy Territory: Quake Wars have been announced, as well as word on a Limited Collector’s Edition, by id Software and Activision.

When: Pre-orders start on March 26th at Gamestop and on April 12th at Best Buy.

Why:
By reserving a copy of Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars in advance, fans can secure their preferred username, receive special edition collector’s cards, as well as an exclusive poster.

More Details:

  • Advance Username Registration: Get an exclusive keycode to reserve your preferred username now.
  • Collector’s Cards: Receive the first 2 cards in a set of 12, each featuring a different Strogg or GDF vehicle or deployable with game facts and tips. The remaining 10 cards will only be available in the Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars Limited Collector’s Edition (see below).
  • Poster: There are two posters in all, with each retail location offering one exclusive poster each.
About the Limited Collector’s Edition:
Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars Limited Collector’s Edition features premium packaging with a slipcase, as well as ten collector’s cards, available only through the Limited Collector’s Edition offer. In addition to the premium packaging and collectible cards, fans will receive a bonus DVD, complete with concept art and other cool stuff for Enemy Territory: Quake Wars’ biggest fans.

Wii to Boogie
Posted on Sunday, March 25th, 2007 in Wii |

Courtesy of EA, of course. EA Montreal is working on Boogie, an unique music/rhythm-based game, for the Wii that will make use of the console’s controllers to get gamers off their couch and dance around shamelessly in the comfort of their own homes.

Boogie will let players dance, sign and star in their own music videos. Players will be able to choose and customize between different characters in the game to best show off their skills in dancing and karaoke. The game does not have a definite release date, though it is expected later this year.

Here are the first five screenshots: