Update: Ubisoft just lifted the embargo on media, so hit the break for screenshots. Briefly mentioned in Ubisoft’s 2007-08 third quarter financial report, the company officially announced today that Shaun White Snowboarding is slated for a holiday 2008 release on PlayStation 3, PC, Xbox 360, and Wii. While the Wii edition is being developed from the ground-up with full compatibility […]

In celebration of the recent release of its WiiWare shooter Star Soldier R, Hudson today announced a new sweepstakes promotion in which gamers can win Wii Points and other Hudson-published Wii titles. Beginning at 12 a.m. today, the contest will run through 7 p.m on June 24. Two rounds of prizes will be awarded to Star Soldier R players who […]

Homebrew developer Bushing and the rest of the crew over at Wii Brew have released the first public beta of the Wii Homebrew Channel. Once installed, the channel allows users to launch homebrew applications without the need of executing the Twilight Hack each time. The Homebrew Channel is a channel for launching Wii homebrew applications without the need to run […]

Zoink Games in partnership with developer SnapDragon today announced KORE, an original action-adventure platforming title currently in development for the Nintendo Wii. In the game, players take control of Pixie, Madboy and Rex — three characters that are stuck inside an ability-enhancing robotic suit. The trio is on a quest to fight back against the devious Krank brothers and their […]

We knew it was coming by way of investor conference calls, but Activision finally made it official today: Guitar Hero IV, now titled Guitar Hero World Tour, will hit the PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360, and Wii this fall. In addition to a retooled guitar controller and microphone, the title promises to deliver the “most realistic drum experience ever in […]

Today marks the beginning of a new era for weekly Wii updates, as a combination of two WiiWare games and a single retro Virtual Console title have been added to the Wii Shop Channel. Headlining the WiiWare lineup this week is Hudson’s Star Soldier R (800 Wii Points), a fast-paced futuristic shooter that challenges players to vie for the best […]

Back in February, Capcom ran a contest allowing fans to choose two of the alternative costumes for the upcoming Western release of its Wii title We Love Golf. After carefully tallying up the votes, the results are now in. The vast majority of fans cast their votes towards Morrigan from the Darkstalkers series and Ken of Street Fighter fame. Ken’s […]

Originally scheduled to hit Japan on July 3, developer Monolith Soft’s forthcoming survival-action title Disaster: Day of Crisis has been pushed back to an unspecified date, leaving a 2008 release up in the air. The title was initially announced at E3 2006, the same time as the now-canned Project H.A.M.M.E.R was unveiled. According to Nintendo, the official reasoning behind the […]

The NPD Group has released its monthly video game hardware and software sales figures for the month of April. According to the results, Rockstar’s open-world crime thriller sold a total of 2,850,000 units, making it the best-selling software title on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for the duration of April. “GTA IV captured two of the three top game […]

Surprise! Konami has an answer to Rock Band and Guitar Hero, it’s called “Rock Revolution.” Announced last night during the company’s press event in San Francisco, the rhythm-based game will ship out this fall for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with the promise of having the “most realistic drum peripheral on the market at launch.” A Nintendo DS and […]

Developer Frontier’s debut WiiWare platforming adventure has been receiving fairly high marks across the board from reviewers. Frontier must be quite pleased, as they’ve already confirmed a sequel to the original title. Over on the developer’s official site, fans can now register for “advanced information on the forthcoming LostWinds sequel.” Click here to REGISTER FOR ADVANCE INFORMATION on Frontier’s forthcoming […]

Activision today announced that Pitfall: The Big Adventure is scheduled to arrive on the Wii this fall. In development over at Austin Texas-based studio Edge of Reality, the game features 60 levels, coupled with a control set designed to take advantage of the Wii motion sensing controls. Assuming the role of “retro-cool” Pitfall Harry, players will explore a handful of […]

Publisher Electronic Arts confirmed today that Skate It, a new entry in its successful skateboarding franchise, is heading to the Wii and Nintendo DS later this year. The game, which is being published under the newly announced EA Sports Freestyle label, allows players to take advantage of the unique control capabilities of both Nintendo systems. In the Wii edition, players […]

Sierra Entertainment today announced the development of third-person action adventure title The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Developed by Eurocom Studios and based on the forthcoming live-action film, players will assume the role of adventurer Rick O’Connell and his son, Alex. The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor is slated to hit shelves July 22 on the Wii, PlayStation […]

Nintendo of America has confirmed via a teaser clip on the newly released Nintendo Channel that Dr. Mario Online RX is slated to hit the North American WiiWare download service, which is scheduled to launch on May 12. Already released in Japan, the Tetris-inspired puzzle title supports online play over Nintendo WiFi Connection and features the ability to play as […]

Editorial written by Paul Govan of Family Gamer. The gaming landscape has changed somewhat since the last article. Grand Theft Auto (GTA) IV and Wii-Fit, two of the biggest games of the year, were released to critical acclaim and not a little media circus. Although these two share top billing they couldn’t be more different. One game is marketed squarely […]

According to a James Bond fan site, publishing giant Activision has launched the official website for its yet to be announced current-generation Bond title. In addition to showcasing more than a dozen (tiny) screenshots and artwork, the site in question reveals a fall 2008 release window for the title, as well as an actual name: Quantum of Solace. Sharing the […]

Electronic Arts has launched an all-new casual centric sub-brand named EA Sports Freestyle. Games labeled under the announced brand are said to deliver a “playful” and “inclusive” experience geared towards gamers of all ages. “The launch of EA SPORTS Freestyle is an exciting milestone in the evolution of the EA SPORTS brand,” said Peter Moore, president, EA SPORTS. “EA SPORTS […]

Publisher Ubisoft today announced that a new WiiWare offering entitled “Protöthea” will be available as a download later in May. Boasting 3D visuals and a storyline spanning across ten separate missions, the game is described as a pick up and play type vertical scrolling shooter in which players control a spacecraft from a top-down perspective. The Wii Remote is used […]

MTV and Harmonix today announced that a track pack consisting of 20 songs will be released on a standalone DVD disc for the PlayStation 2 and Wii versions of Rock Band. Priced at an MSRP of $29.99, the pack will feature hits such as Blink 182’s “All the Small Things,” NIN’s “March of the Pigs,” and “Calling Dr. Love” by […]