Steel Penny Games, an independent Austin, TX-based game developer organized by ex-Naughty Dog staffers, announced that it is working on an original IP for Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare download service. Set for release in mid-2008, Bruiser & Scratch in Case of the Puzzling Paw promises to blend a challenging puzzle game with dramatic fantasy environments and appealing characters for an exceptionally […]
Developed by independent developer Bplus, Plattchen was the first title to be announced for Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare service. A few more details on the game have now been revealed as a result of an interview with German site GamesCathedral. * The name “PLÄTTCHEN†is final, worldwide * It’s a mix between a shooter and a puzzle game * You can […]
Canadian studio XGen has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nintendo to develop a new title for the company’s upcoming WiiWare service. While the title itself remains unnamed, XGen Studios President Skye Boyes said in an interview that the title will include co-op elements, coupled with “irresistibly charming art direction.” XGen Studios’ past works include developing Macromedia […]
RPG development house Square Enix recently trademarked the name “Crystal Guardians” to be used in a future video game title. Rumors suggest that the title may be a new entry in the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series. Another, more realistic, possibility is that the title will be used for the North American release of upcoming WiiWare title Final Fantasy Crystal […]
Dutch-based developer Engine Software today announced Project Bang!, an original game title set for release in March 2008 on Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare download service. Project Bang! is a casual-type game, featuring addictive gameplay using the motion sensing capabilities of the Wii Remote controller, and will support a two-player battle mode.
Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that “complete” downloadable DS games were coming to the Wii. This is not true, according to Nintendo, which issued a statement over the matter today: An article about the Nintendo DS video game system in the December 31 Business Day section (of the NYT) incorrectly referred to future capabilities of the device. […]
Earlier this week it was revealed on IGN’s podcast that Nintendo was limiting WiiWare games to only 40MB. However, that’s not exactly true, according to a Nintendo spokesperson. Speaking to GI.biz, the spokesperson clarified IGN’s claims by stating that the 40MB number is not a cap, but merely a suggestion. I can confirm as we originally said at the announcement […]
Aussie developer Nnooo (pronounced NO!) have announced their first title exclusively for Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare download service. Titled Pop, the game is a fast paced, arcade type game in which players blast through waves of bubbles and create chained explosions. The game will feature a multiplayer mode that pits up to four players against each other in a frantic bubble […]
Although still more than a few months away from launch, interest in Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare download service is growing rapidly. According to Nintendo boss man Satoru Iwata, the company has already received well over 100 pitched ideas from various software development companies.