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New screens and video for Kamen Rider (Kamen Rider Dragon Knight )

17/10/2009

LiveDS unveils news screnshots for Kamen Rider on Nintendo DS and a video for the Wii version. Published by D3 Publisher, Kamen Rider will be released this december in North America.

Konami Ships Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol Encore (Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore)

6/02/2008

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced Karaoke Revolution® Presents: American Idol® Encore is now available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii, and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Together with FremantleMedia Enterprises and 19 Entertainment, licensors of the top-rated television show "American Idol," Konami has developed a game that lets players sing and perform through a full season of competition of "American Idol". Featuring 40 all-new, smash-hit songs and several unique modes of play, Karaoke Revolution: American Idol Encore delivers an immersive "American Idol" game experience as players sing their way to fame.

Kawasaki Jet Ski - New video, screens and information (Kawasaki Jet Ski)

23/12/2007

Created under license by Kawasaki, Kawasaki Jet Ski offers entry to the exciting world of this high adrenaline water sport. Read the full report at Aussie-Nintendo.com for a list of features. (December 23, 2007)

Majesco Brings Adventure to Wii (Kelp Seed Mystery)

25/03/2008

Next-Gen.Biz writes: "Majesco Games is bringing Humongous point-and-click adventure properties Freddi Fish, SPY Fox and Pajama Sam to Nintendo Wii.

Majesco's Humongous offerings will include Freddi Fish in Kelp Seed Mystery, Pajama Sam in Don't Fear the Dark and SPY Fox in Dry Cereal. The titles were originally released for PC in the 1990s.

The Wii's point-and-click functionality is a seemingly perfect fit for the games, which rely on a cursor to navigate menus and select on-screen objects."

Rumour: Factor 5 accidentally confirms 2009 Wii Project (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

4/05/2009

ThatGamingSite writes:
"In all the hype towards E3 and its inevitable explosive announments, it looks like Factor 5 might be ready to make an announcement on an big Wii title.

The mysterious title was spotted on a Factor 5 developer profile which stated that an 'unannounced wii title' is in the works for a 2009 release."

UPDATE: Been told to title this as a rumour, but there is an image in the article that confirms the 'announced wii title'

Rumor Killers: Perfect Dark Remake XBLA? Halo Mobile? Factor 5 Wii Projects (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

15/04/2009

Perfect Dark remake coming to XBLA? A mobile Halo game in the works? Factor 5 working on Kid Icarus for the Wii?

Rumor: Factor 5 Wii projects don't involve Kid Icarus (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

13/04/2009

Everyone is pretty much aware with the situation of Factor 5 and Kid Icarus. The company has been rumored to be developing a new title in the series for Wii for quite some time now. However, according to new speculation, the projects that Factor 5 have in development are not Kid Icarus-related.

Rumor: Character model from Kid Icarus leaked (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

1/02/2009

The latest rumor surrounding Kid Icarus is that the character model from the game has been leaked.

Rumor: Nintendo "bummed" that Kid Icarus Wii wasn't ready in 2008 (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

13/01/2009

Destructoid:

"Although I freaking love Animal Crossing: City Folk, I understand why a lot of people thought Nintendo's 2008 holiday line up was pretty weak. Compared to Q4 2007's releases of Metroid Prime 3 and Super Mario Galaxy, and Q4 2006's The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Q4 2008 on the Wii was the driest holiday yet for the little white shat-box.

Rumor has it that this dry spell wasn't always part of the plan. According to inside source, Nintendo was originally planning to present Kid Icarus Wii at E3 2008, then release the game a few months later. Due to problems with Factor 5 (the developer long rumored to have ties to the project), that plan fell through, which left Nintendo of America feeling "pretty bummed." Kid Icarus Wii may still come together if Factor 5 can find someone to give them lots of money (hint: Nintendo has lots of money)."

E3 2008: Miyamoto Almost Confirms Kid Icarus (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

16/07/2008

In the months leading up to the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2008, sources told IGN that a Wii remake of Kid Icarus was underway and destined to be unveiled at the event. Unfortunately, a day prior to the show, IGN learned that said project would not be on display after all. So when they met up with Nintendo mastermind Shigeru Miyamoto, they had Kid Icarus on their mind. The first question was, simply, where is Kid Icarus for Wii?

Kid Icarus at E3 2008 (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

26/06/2008

In a listing on e3.net, it's mentioned that Kid Icarus for the Nintendo Wii will make an appearence during E3 in a couple of weeks time.

"Released way back in 1987 for Nintendo Entertainment System, Kid Icarus remains one of the most challenging video games out there. A 1991 sequel for Nintendo's Game Boy failed to do much for the series, which has wallowed as nothing more than a fanboy dream remake ever since. Until now. Kid Icarus Wii has moved from fantasy to reality and that's a very good thing."

Kid Icarus on Wii indirectly revealed by IGN (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

8/05/2008

Joystiq writes:'When fans debate which of their plentiful wells Nintendo will be returning to for their next big title, Kid Icarus is always a popular suspicion. Now, IGN's Matt Casamassina has basically confirmed that it's on the way to Wii. On episode 7 of the IGN Nintendo Voice Chat podcast Casamassina says, "Of course [Nintendo is] going to have some E3 surprises. You know, Kid Icarus, for crying out loud, how many times do we have to say Kid Icarus? Kid Icarus is coming for crying out loud." '

Rumor: Kid Icarus making a comeback (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

21/03/2008

Joystiq via IGN writes: "Pit's feature role in Super Smash Bros. Brawl could be a precursor to the Kid Icarus franchise's triumphant resurrection, or at least IGN seems to think so. On their latest Nintendo Voice Chat podcast, Matt Casamassina and the gang discuss Reggie's recent comments about a holiday blockbuster to be announced at E3, and speculate that it could be the new Kid Icarus that they "know" is in the works.

Now, how Casassamassassassina and crew can be so absolutely sure that Kid Icarus is Wii-bound is beyond us. We'll personally apply a liberal amount of skeptical sauce to this story, although it's also worth mentioning that the IGN team actually hopes Nintendo's E3 reveal isn't the Kid Icarus game they magically already know about"

Rumor: Factor 5 Developing New Kid Icarus Game for Wii (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

20/01/2008

Kombo Reports: "Kombo has learned from a credible source that said Wii game is in fact a new installment in Nintendo's cherished Kid Icarus franchise. According to sources, Factor 5's Kid Icarus title is being developed ground-up for Wii. It will not use one of the developer's previous GameCube graphics engines."

Twelve sequels we actually want (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

3/01/2008

Some people say you can have too much of a good thing, but we say they can bugger right off. A cake is good, right? But are two cakes bad? No, theyre just more cake, and we like cake so well take all we can get. Om nom nom. In gaming terms, the only thing better than a great videogame is a great videogame that acts as the start of a great franchise. Final Fantasy, Burnout, Super Mario Bros… We love them not only because theyre great but also because of what they later gave us. The only ...

'Kid Icarus: The Underworld' Musical Preview from Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

8/08/2007

The Smash Bros. DOJO has released a preview of a new musical track to be included in the upcoming Wii game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The track is a compilation of themes found in the game Kid Icarus (available for the Wii Virtual Console). Follow the link for a description and audio preview.

Miyamoto on bringing back Kid Icarus and Mother (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

20/07/2007

In an interview with GameInformer at the E3 Media & Business Summit last week, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto was pressed on the possibility of classic franchises like Earthbound / Mother and Kid Icarus being reinvented for Wii.

NA VC Update 02/12/07 (Kid Icarus - Virtual Console)

12/02/2007

You hear that? That's the sound of Wii owners rejoicing. Nintendo has done all of us a huge solid, by putting together an extremely solid lineup for today's Virtual Console update.

Kirby's Adventure (NES, 500 Wii Points)
Ice Climber (NES, 500 Wii Points)
Kid Icarus (NES, 500 Wii Points)

First Details: King of Clubs (King of Clubs)

12/05/2007

Oxygen Games released first details on their upcoming King of Clubs. Described as an "off the wall mini-golf-based puzzler [that] requires players to use their ingenuity to play their way to victory and lucrative rewards," the game takes place across five themes of locations and over 95 holes.

411mania's Release List for the Week of March 9, 2009 (The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga)

11/03/2009

411mania gives a rundown on this week's game releases. Highlights include Avalon Code, Mana Khemia: Student Alliance, Samurai Shodown Anthology, and Docomodake BOING!

Avalon Code (DS)
Avalon Code is an action RPG created by Matrix Software, the developer of Alundra for the PS1 and, more recently, the co-developer of the Final Fantasy III and IV remakes for the DS. Like in many RPGs, the looming end of the world is what drives Avalon Code's story. What's different here is the fact that your mission isn't to stop the end from happening. Instead, you've been tasked with scanning all that is good in the world into The Book of Prophecies so that when the next world is created, only the things that are worthy are brought forth. Once something has been scanned, you can change its properties as you see fit by tinkering with its parameters. If there's a monster that you think is too strong, change its attributes to make it weak. Want to turn that regular sword into a flaming one? Add fire to its code. At the very least, this mechanic makes Avalon Code one of the most unique action RPGs on the DS and something to look out for if you're tired of all the remakes that the system has been seeing.

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Mana Khemia: Student Alliance (PSP)
This is a port of Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis, a turn-based RPG/school sim which was originally released last year for the PS2. It is considered the spiritual successor to the Atelier Iris series as it employs many of the conventions found in those games. Many of those who are familiar with the series consider Mana Khemia to be far superior to its predecessors in most respects save for the story (Atelier Iris 2 usually takes the cake in that department). The game was developed by Gust, a company that is well-known for its item-crafting systems and character development. I recently played through Ar tonelico II, so can attest to the company's ability to make item-crafting fun and ...