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Baroque for Europe, Wii and PS2 (Baroque)

Apr 11, 2008

Rising Star Games has confirmed Baroque for a European release on Wii and PS2.

"Dark, addictively challenging and totally immersive, Baroque is a pure RPG experience," said the press release.

Baroque will be available on Friday, June 27 on both formats.

Full press release, including key features and plot summary, after the link.

Hardcore Dungeon RPG Baroque Emerges from Darkness, Creeps into Stores (Baroque)

Apr 9, 2008

Atlus U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Baroque, the new dungeon-crawling action RPG for Wii and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, is now in stores across North America. Dark, addictively challenging, and totally immersive, Baroque is a pure RPG experience, highly regarded by Japanese gamers and now finally available for Western audiences to enjoy.

Baroque gets delayed? (Baroque)

Feb 27, 2008

It looks like Baroque is getting pushed back yet again, as the release window of March is no more. Actually, it could still be on track for a March release, however word from gaming retail giant GameStop is that the game is releasing on the 8th of April. To add more credibility to this rumor, Gamefly is saying the game isn't releasing until the 10th of April.

Kuju buoyant over Battalion Wars II success in Japan (Battalion Wars 2)

Jun 2, 2008

Totsugeki!!! Famicom Wars VS - known as Battalion Wars II outside of Japan - launched in the sixth position on the All-Formats chart and is behind only Mario Kart and Wii Fit on the Wii charts for the second week running.

That's an impressive showing in a generally quiet market in Japan after the recent "Golden Week" holiday. It is also impressive when you consider that US and European games haven't done particularly well in the territory - although recent high-status titles may be starting to shift public opinion.

"I have the impression that a certain Western exoticism plays a part in attracting attention to the title," Kuju London's creative director Tancred Dyke-Wells told GamesIndustry.biz.

Game Informer crushes Time Crisis 4, Soul Caliber Legends; praises Galaxy, Rock Band (Battalion Wars 2)

Dec 11, 2007

Game Informer have just sent out their newest edition to American stores nationwide and this months' review scores can be found below. Super Mario Galaxy receives the game of the month award, while Rock Band also impresses. Time Crisis 4, Soul Caliber: Legends and Jenga were this months' worst games.

Rock Band (PS3/Xbox 360/PS2, EA): 9,25 / 9,25
F.E.A.R. Files (Xbox 360, Sierra): 6,5 / 7
Beowulf (PS3/Xbox 360, Ubisoft): 5,75 / 5
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (PS3/Xbox 360, Eidos): 7 / 7,25
Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command (NDS, THQ): 8 / 8,5
MX vs. ATV Untamed (Xbox 360/PS3, THQ): 8 / 8,25
Scene It? (Xbox 360, Microsoft): 8,5 / 7
Viva Pinata: Party Animals (Xbox 360, Microsoft): 5,5
Bee Movie (Xbox 360/PS2/Wii/NDS, Activision): 6,5
Time Crisis 4 (PS3, Namco Bandai): 4,25 / 4,5
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii, Nintendo): 9,75 / 9,75 **Game of the Month**
Smarty Pants (Wii, EA): 7,5 / 6
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii, Ubisoft): 7,75 / 8
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii, Capcom): 8,25 / 8
Soul Calibur Legends (Wii, Namco Bandai): 4 / 4
Ghost Squad (Wii, Sega): 7 / 6,5
Battalion Wars 2 (Wii, Nintendo): 7,25 / 7,25
Endless Ocean (Wii, Nintendo): 6
Trauma Center: New Blood (Wii, Atlus): 7,5
Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 (Wii, EA): 6,75
Dancing With the Stars (Wii/PS2, Actgivision): 5,25
Jenga (Wii, Atari): 2

Battalion Wars 2 out September 24 (Battalion Wars 2)

May 29, 2007

Kuju-developed warfare will be kicking off on Wii on September 24 when Battalion Wars 2 (or BWii for short) hits stores, according to the latest issue of Nintendo Power. Battalion Wars 2 is the sequel to the late-arriving GameCube battle original. In it you control cartoon-like tanks, infantry and other meaty military hardware in chaotic but strategic battles with opposing forces. The new Wii game will bring not only new controls but also three multiplayer modes (Assault, Skirmish and Co-op), ...

Battalion Wars 2 Dated (Battalion Wars 2)

May 28, 2007

The latest issue of Nintendo Power suggests that the long-awaited sequel will arrive on September 24.

Battalion Wars 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the original Battalion Wars on the Gamecube. It is being developed by Kuju Entertainment and is set to include online multiplayer.

Wii gets 2 new online games Mario Strikers 2: Charged & Battalion Wars 2 (Battalion Wars 2)

Aug 23, 2006

Nintendo of Europe has announced two new games for the Wii at the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany. Super Mario Strikers 2: Charged and Battalion Wars 2.

Both feature much use of the Wii controller and even online modes via the Nintendo WiFi Connection!

Battalion Wars 2 deployed to Wii (Battalion Wars 2)

Aug 23, 2006

Wednesday 23 August 2006 A sequel to the not-quite-Advance-Wars action title has just been announced for Wii at the Leipzig Game Convention. Featuring a new (but still not exactly subtle) conflict between the stiff upper lips of the Anglo Isles and the Coral Atolls-dwelling Solar Empire, Battalion Wars 2 will also feature three online multiplayer modes - sorely missing from the original. Assault multiplayer will allow players to simply jump in and start blowing each other up, whereas Skirmish ...

Wii Virtual Console Gets Battle Lode Runner This Monday (Battle Lode Runner - Virtual Console)

Apr 22, 2007

Hudson has updated their website and has revealed that Battle Lode Runner is the next title to hit the Wii Virtual Console on 4/23. The original platform for the game was TurboGrafx 16, so Battle Lode Runner will cost 600 Wii Points.

This Week's New Videogame Releases (Week of 4/21/08) (Battle of the Bands)

Apr 20, 2008

See what to watch for in this week's new videogame releases for the Nintendo DS (The World Ends With You), PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PSP.

Battle of the Bands Video mashup (Battle of the Bands)

Mar 20, 2008

Not since William Shatner’s spectacular rendition of Elton John’s Rocketman, has popular music been so finely covered than in THQ’s Battle of the Bands. Taking the better parts of ill-fated waggle-fest Boogie and combining them with the scrolling-note stylings of Guitar Hero, Bands features 30 of yesterday’s hits and today’s favorites recorded in 5 different styles - latin, marching band, hip hop, country, and ...

Band Mashups Goes to Battle (Battle of the Bands)

Feb 22, 2008

What was once known as Band Mashups, the upcoming Wii rhythm game developed by Planet Moon and published by THQ, is now going by another name: Battle of the Bands.

The name is the only thing that's changing about the game: Battle of the Bands is a one or two player music game where players wave the Wii remote to the beat of thirty licensed songs recorded five different ways: rock, hip-hop, country, mariachi, and marching band.

Ace Combat 6 heading to PS3 with Beautiful Katamari, Eternal Sonata? (Beautiful Katamari)

Sep 11, 2007

According to an interview at the French website Jeux Video, (see the first alternative source below,) the producer of Ace Combat 6 has revealed the possibility of a PS3 version of the air simulation game.

In addition, earlier the official site for Beautiful Katamari listed PlayStation 3 and Wii versions as "TBD" ("To Be Determined,") The website has since then been updated, and the PS3 and Wii listing removed after being spotted and reported.

In a similar fashion, Eternal Sonata (aka Trusty Bell in Japan) is also listed as "TBD" for PlayStation 3 -- but interestingly, no Wii. The unintentional listing has also been discovered and removed.

Altogether which seem to be an interesting coincidence. 1UP speculates that Beautiful Katamari and Eternal Sonata will be announced at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2007, (i.e., the second alternative source below.)

Note: Snapshots of the evidences were taken by Kotaku before the websites changes and are attached below.

PS3 and Wii to get Beautiful Katamari (Beautiful Katamari)

Sep 11, 2007

Sept 11, 2007 The crazy rolling world of Beautiful Katamari is heading to PS3 and Wii, it appears. Namco Bandai's website now lists both platforms as being on the Beautiful Katamari roll call, although neither version has a release date - they're both down as "TBD." And in related news, the site's also listing Xbox 360 RPG Eternal Sonata as destined for PS3 now too. Again, a release date for the PS3 version is down as "TBD." Source: Kotaku Courtesy of CVG. ...

THQ elated with Big Beach Sports success (Big Beach Sports)

Aug 9, 2008

Publisher THQ has told MCV of its delight following the success of its Wii sports title Big Beach Sports.

The game was released at the end of June and has remained in the UK Top Ten ever since. And THQ's marketing director John Webb feels that the Wii had a huge part to play in the game's staying power.

Sunday Mercury Review: Big Beach Sports (Big Beach Sports)

Aug 4, 2008

SM Writes: "If you're going to make a game for the Wii then it has to fulfill only a few basic requirements – it needs to be fun and it needs to be playable by all.

And Big Beach Sports ticks all of the boxes by doing exactly what the Wii does best.

Yes, the graphics aren't anything to write home about and the gameplay can make you feel like throwing the controller at the screen at times, but that's all part of the Wii's simplistic charm."

Big Beach Sports to feature DS – Wii connectivity (Big Beach Sports)

May 26, 2008

Vooks reports: "Big Beach Sports the multiplayer sports game which is exclusive to the Wii and features Cricket as well as Volleyball, Soccer, Disc Golf (frisbee golf), Bocce and American Football includes one feature that definitely hasn't been done before. The game will feature DS ¿ Wii connectivity. The game will allow you to use the Nintendo DS's touch screen to drawn on your games avatar. Anything on the face can be edited via the little bit of software which downloads to your DS."

THQ Announces Big Beach Sports to be Wii Exclusive (Big Beach Sports)

Feb 26, 2008

From the article: "An exclusive to the Nintendo Wii, Big Beach Sports will make use of the Wii's innovative control system so that players can compete in these events like never before...Unless, of course, the game doesn't turn out all that great, but I digress. Only time will tell! The game is slated for a Summer release."

THQ brings Big Beach Sports to Wii – Cricket included (Big Beach Sports)

Feb 21, 2008

THQ has today announced Big Beach Sports for the Wii. The exclusive game for Wii will bring a number of exciting outdoor sports to the console including American Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Disc Golf and Bocce and Beach Cricket. Yes Sports fans, you finally get a Cricket game on the Wii. Of course each game is played on the beach and "drops players into a seaside resort setting with a wide variety of compelling outdoor sports to play and master."