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Majesco Announce Cake Mania 3 (Cake Mania 3)

Jul 3, 2009

Majesco Entertainment Company and Sandlot Games Corporation, creator of the Cake Mania franchise, have announced Cake Mania 3 for Nintendo DS. Based on Sandlot Games' award-winning online PC franchise that has been downloaded more than 100 million times, Cake Mania 3 features all-new bakeries, bakery upgrades, kitchen customization, customers and mini-games.

More cake for Nintendo DS (Cake Mania 3)

Jul 3, 2009

No, it's not another anniversary for Nintendo DS: it's Majesco announcing Cake Mania 3 for Nintendo DS.

Willed into existence by the interwebs, Scribblenauts crossover characters (Scribblenauts)

Jul 1, 2009

TVGB: "5th Cell's Scribblenauts, the upcoming DS title that will conjure up more than 10,000 objects for your puzzle solving-pleasure, has spawned some serious hype. The weird part is, it's not the product of some contrived viral marketing campaign, but based on actual word of mouth from people who have played, and susequently fallen in love with the adorable graphics and original gameplay. Its paperdoll aesthetic has even spread to other genres, courtesy mostly of NeoGAF members turk128 and SpacePirateRidley, who have reimagined pop culture icons from Travis Touchdown to Tobias Fünke in the game's signature style. They're currently taking suggestions on the avatar requesting thread, if you think you can get any more obscure than Tomba!, the pink-haired, pig-hating star of the best game you never played."

411mania's Release List for the Week of June 29, 2009 (Mega Man Star Force)

Jul 1, 2009

411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include BlazBlue, Hatsune Miku: Project Diva, Diabolik, Treasure World, Street Fighter IV PC, and Roogoo.

Mega Man Star Force 3 Blazes To North American Retailers On Nintendo DS (Mega Man Star Force 3)

Jun 30, 2009

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man Star Force 3 (MMSF3) for Nintendo DS has shipped to North American retailers. Mega Man Star Force 3 comes in two different versions, Black Ace and Red Joker, allowing friends to share unique items and powers utilizing the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, enhancing their individual characters

Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs Video Game Hits Store Shelves Worldwide Today (Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs )

Jun 30, 2009

It's time for gamers around the world to embark on an all-new incredible adventure with their favorite sub-zero heroes in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs from Activision Publishing, Inc. And Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox Licensing).

Chibi-Robo vacuums riches on the DS (Chibi Robo: Park Patrol)

Jun 30, 2009

Spencer from Siliconera writes:

"Nintendo stealth announced a new Chibi-Robo game for the DS slated to come out later this month and they still haven't said anything about it. Doing a little digging we discovered this upcoming Chibi-Robo game gives the little robot a little vacuum cleaner.

In Okaeri! Chibi-Robo! Happy Rich Oosouji (loosely Welcome Home Chibi-Robo! Happy, Rich Big Sweep) players plug-in to dust patrol. When you vacuum dirt you also get riches! Money can be spent on new tools for Chibi-Robo, but the altruistic robot's goal is to make others happy. So, you can also use money and play interior designer in Jenny's home."

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince Trailer (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)

Jun 29, 2009

This is the very first time you'll see the official Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince Videogame Launch trailer world-wide. The game is released on the 3rd of July on Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Windows PC and various mobile devices.

Enjoy.

Oxygen Games Date My Friends (My Friends)

Jun 29, 2009

Oxygen Games have announced the release date for their forthcoming Nintendo DS exclusive title, My Friends. Players will collect cool gifts for their friends through exploring the many different game locations, and once you have them you can share them with your friends, choosing from flowers, snacks or surprises.

(Kingdom Hearts) 358/2 Days Ultimania Reveals KH3 Hints (Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days)

Jun 28, 2009

HeartStation writes: "Just a quick note, the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Ultimania has officially released in Japan and thanks FF7AC Reunion, here are some of the details the book includes. Other content include a walk through, illustrations, and interview with Tetsuya Nomura on the mysteries continued in Birth by Sleep containing many spoilers."

Kingdom Hearts series could land on Wii (Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days)

Jun 28, 2009

Much like the GTA franchise, Kingdom Hearts titles have launched on both the Game Boy Advance and DS, yet there has never been a release for a Nintendo console. But perhaps that could change in the future.

Tomorrow Might As Well Be Overlord Day (Overlord Minions)

Jun 26, 2009

Overlord II, Overlord Dark Legend, and Overlord Minions will be available from video game retailers in the United Kingdom as of tomorrow, the 25th of June. Heralding the arrival of the games, Codemasters have released a plethora of Overlord-related videos and wallpapers which can be seen at the official website.

Ubisoft's "Dawn of Discovery" Now Available at Retailers (1701 A.D.: Dawn of Discovery)

Jun 25, 2009

Ubisoft has just announced that Dawn of Discovery, a real-time strategy and simulation game specifically designed for the Wii system, the Nintendo DS hand-held system and PC, is now available in stores. The game gives gamers the opportunity to explore new civilizations and build their own empire like never before, through the immersive action of the Wii Remote and the Nintendo DS stylus...

Majesco Confirm Shorts for Europe (Shorts)

Jun 25, 2009

Written and directed by Robert Rodriguez (The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl, Spy Kids) the Shorts film features a high-profile cast that includes Leslie Mann, William H. Macy, Jon Cryer and James Spader. Developed by Artificial Mind & Movement, the Shorts videogame is expected to release in Europe this August.

Take-Two on the possibility of GTA Wii, more DS titles (Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars)

Jun 25, 2009

Grand Theft Auto has graced Nintendo platforms in the past. The series landed on the Game Boy Advance and most recently, the Nintendo DS. One request that seems to be universal amongst fans, however, is to see a GTA title on the Wii.

Venan Entertainment Announce New Development Team (Ninjatown)

Jun 24, 2009

Venan Entertainment, perhaps best known for the critically acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated Nintendo DS title Ninjatown, as well as the top-selling iPhone/iPod Touch smash hit Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition, will continue its traditional work of developing high-profile AAA franchises for major publishers.

Scoring gaming deals: Free Rhythm Heaven DS game with Blue Nintendo DSi (Rhythm Heaven)

Jun 23, 2009

If you've been thinking about getting a Nintendo DSi, in blue, Amazon.com just started a great deal. Amazon.com is offering Rhythm Heaven for free when you purchase a Matte Blue Nintendo DSi system.

Details from Amazon.com:
"Buy the DSi Matte Blue and get Rhythm Heaven free. Simply checkout with both items in your cart now through June 27, 2009 and you will receive the savings at checkout. *Taxes may apply. Limit one per customer. Must be sold and shipped by Amazon.com to qualify. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or modify this promotion."

411mania's Release List for the Week of July 22, 2009 (1701 A.D.: Dawn of Discovery)

Jun 23, 2009

411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include Fight Night Round 4, BlazBlue, Wii Sports Resort, Another Code: R, Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta, PangYa: Fantasy Golf, Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor, The Conduit, Dawn of Discovery, Rorona no Atelier, and Overlord.

UK: Buy LEGO Battles, get a ticket to LEGOLAND (LEGO Battles)

Jun 23, 2009

"Attention UK readers, Warner Bros. is running an interesting promotion for its DS RTS title, LEGO Battles, which is set to release in the region next week. MCV reports that the game will include vouchers for free entry into LEGOLAND Windsor. Specifically, the vouchers allow a child to enter the park for every paying adult. In other words, full grown adults will still have to pay full admission regardless, but the kids can come along for free (so long as you bring enough adults along)."

Rockstar Explains Difference Between Building Grand Theft Auto On PSP And DS (Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars)

Jun 22, 2009

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is a DS exclusive no more; Rockstar Games announced today the touch screen-enabled trip through Liberty City is arriving on PSP later this year. Lower-than-expected sales may have been a primary motivator here, but is moving the game to PSP the right move? Chinatown Wars is not the GTA experience Rockstar has delivered on the platform before -- in fact, prior to Chinatown Wars' release, Rockstar told the press there were specific reasons GTA was different on each platform.

Gordon Holl, founder and president of Chinatown Wars developer Rockstar Leeds, was interviewed by a number of publications, where he discussed the reasons Chinatown Wars looked and felt so different from Rocsktar's previous GTA handheld games.