XBLA Today: Joe Danger 2 The Movie

Posted on September 14, 2012 by John Scalzo

In another special Friday update, Microsoft has added the further adventures of stuntman Joe Danger to the Xbox Live Arcade library.

Joe Danger 2: The Movie was developed by Hello Games and published by Microsoft themselves. You can download it now for 1200 Microsoft Points ($15):

Take Joe Danger on a death-defying thrill ride across the set of the greatest blockbuster movie ever made. Chase crooks on your police bike, destroy laser firing robots with a stolen jetpack, escape giant boulders in a minecart, time-travel to punch dinosaurs and divert the nuclear missiles on your unicycle! Beat your friends in fun 4 player multiplayer! Download endless new scenes from around the world, or create your own in the Movie Maker!

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 starts scoring on September 25

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Andrew Rainnie

Get your studs on, because Konami’s FIFA rival Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 is coming to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on September 25th. The company hopes to hand players an unparalleled level of control over the on-pitch action, making sure every pass, tackle and shot is performed as the gamer intends. As well as the UEFA Champions League, which has appeared in past games, for the first time a Pro Evolution Soccer game will feature all twenty teams from Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A.

As well as the teams, the players will be controlled by what Konami has dubbed ProActive AI, meaning players will not just look like their real-life counterparts, but also behave like them, from how they run and tackle, to which foot they favour when they shoot.

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Wii U games will be priced at $60

Posted on September 13, 2012 by John Scalzo

Bill Trinen, Nintendo’s Director of Product Marketing, spoke to GameSpot today and revealed that the majority of Wii U games will be priced at $59.99. This is in line with the average price of a PS3/Xbox 360 new release, but it’s a $10 increase over the Wii’s standard price of $49.99 per game.

This is good news for gamers as Amazon was using $99.96 as their placeholder price on most Wii U games this morning.

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Over 50 games will be released during Wii U launch window; 21 games available on day one

Posted on September 13, 2012 by John Scalzo

While some may quibble with the perceived quality of the Wii U’s launch lineup, no one can question it’s size. Especially in light of today’s announcement that over 50 titles will be available during the “launch window” (which runs from November 18 through March 31, 2013). Nearly half of those titles, 21 to be exact, will be available day one including New Super Mario Bros. U, Scribblenauts Unlimited , ZombieU, and Assassin’s Creed III.

Hit the jump to view the complete “launch window” lineup.

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Nintendo TVii brings all your movies, sports, and TV together on the Wii U

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Mike Ryan

One of the biggest surprises of today’s Wii U Media Event was the introduction of Nintendo TVii. Basically a built-in program viewer for the system, Nintendo Tvii allows viewers to watch Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Videos, and live sports on your TV or through the Wii U Gamepad. Nintendo TVii is also compatible with your DVR, including the ability to watch saved shows and set new recordings.

Some other features of Nintendo TVii include:

  • Show search
  • Personalized accounts for each family member
  • Interact (or “Engage”) with thumbnail moments as your shows happen live. You can post coments to Twitter, Miiverse, Facebook, take part in polls, and see other’s comments.
  • Look up a show and get information on the cast or the show through the IMDb and Wikipedia
  • Set recordings for an entire series or individual episodes through your DVR
  • See what shows your friends like
  • Favorites – Nintendo TVii will recommend shows based on what shows you already watch
  • Built-in remote accessible on the touch screen
  • Access stats, player info, scores, and post comments/polls, and see highlighted plays during live sports.
  • You can also access YouTube, and other web-based videos

Best of all, Nintendo TVii is available at no additional cost and with no monthly fee!

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Nintendo Download: Fractured Soul, Mystical Ninja, more

Posted on September 13, 2012 by John Scalzo

After this morning’s Wii U blowout, you’re ready to find out which games Nintendo added to the 3DS eShop and DSiWare Shop today, right? At the very least, you should check out the trailer for Fractured Soul above. It looks like a good time.

And here’s a quick look at the rest of the games in this week’s Nintendo Download:

Fractured Soul (3DS eShop) – Fractured Soul is a classic side-scrolling platform game with a twist: It is played across both screens at once. Created by platform gamers for platform gamers, it literally adds a new dimension to this much-loved genre.

Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (3DS eShop) – In this classic game from 1998, join Goemon and his friends Ebisumaru and Sasuke as they battle to save ancient Japan from the clutches of an evil gang and rescue their fellow ninja, Yae.

Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D (3DS eShop) – Gear up and join an elite Special Forces unit in Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D, an arcade-style on-rail shooter for Nintendo 3DS.

Bookstore Dream (DSiWare) – Ever had a dream of owning you own bookstore? Now you can! Bookstore Dream is a simulation game that allows you to manage your lovely bookstore.

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Daily Scoop: September 13, 2012 – Late scoop

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Whew. After having a battle with the Internet people and then stopping off to pre-order Borderlands 2, then doing laundry and washing the dishes and feeding myself, I am wiped out. Having a fever on a beautiful day should be illegal. Also so should conglomerates that have a monopoly on Internet consumption. Also spiders, and expensive plane tickets.

As far as deals go, check out the Bargain Bin over at Gamefly for some games on the cheap. You can get Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City for $8.99, SOCOM 4 for $9.99, and UFC Undisputed 2010 for $12.99, among other things. Scoop ’em up!

There’s a definite Mario theme to today’s t-shirts…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops II, other Activision titles, confirmed for Wii U

Posted on September 13, 2012 by John Scalzo

A Wii U edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops II wasn’t exactly a secret, but today it’s official. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime and Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg have announced that Skylanders Giants, Wipeout 3, 007 Legends, and Transformer Prime will all be available during the Wii U launch window.

Oh, and the duo also announced a little game known as Call of Duty: Black Ops II. But you’re not interested in that, are you?

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