Hudson Entertainment announced today that they would be bringing Star Soldier R out as a WiiWare title for the Nintendo Wii.
Star Soldier R is a tourney style space shooter that features 2-Minute and 5-Minute modes where gamers race to achieve the highest score possible. Gamers can also test their trigger fingers in Quick Shot Mode. Once done, you’ll be able to head on over to the online leaderboards and see how you match up to other gamers in your region.
Star Soldier R is a vertical scrolling shooter that features a top down view and features a configurable control scheme to fit gamers’ personal preferences. No word on a release date for Star Soldier R. READ MORE
Electronic Arts announced today that The Sims celebrated a significant entertainment milestone by selling 100 million units worldwide. The Sims debuted in 2000 and has gone on to become the best-selling PC franchise of all time. With The Sims available in 22 languages in 60 countries around the world, there is no denying that the franchise is a major influence in the industry.
“At this milestone, we want to thank players of The Sims everywhere for making The Sims such a worldwide phenomenon,” said Rod Humble, Head of Studio for The Sims Label. “The Sims has been an interactive experience for people around the globe to explore their passion for creativity and we’re thrilled to be a part of that. From building houses and relationships, from the first kiss to a toddler’s first step, from kitchen fires – and even visits from ghosts, players have told more than 100 million unique and fun stories!” READ MORE
Nintendo sent word this morning that the Mario Kart Wii Driving School Tour would be headed to Houston’s International Festival on April 26th and 27th.
Mario Kart Wii will be on store shelves on April 27th.
Gamecock Media Group announced today that the release of the upcoming Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball game has been pushed back until later this Spring. The team at Blazing Lizard decided to go back in and add more traditional rules dodgeball modes.
In traditional Gamecock fashion, the delay is being blamed on “pirated copies”.
“We see the irony in all this,” noted Christopher Stockman, Studio Director at Blazing Lizard. “Rest assured, we have a crack team of Ninjas on the case and hunting down all pirates. On the positive side it gives us a chance to go back and add in additional content to the game.” READ MORE
SNK Playmore USA has announced today that Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Vol. 2 has shipped to retailers across North America.
Battle Archives Vol.2 is a collection of 3 games on one disc from the Fatal Fury series and is being released only for the PlayStation 2.
“The Fatal Fury series has always been an SNK fan favorite and now with Battle Archives Vol. 2 we can bring the story full circle” said Ben Herman, President of SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION. “This collection provides both classic gamers and a whole new generation of gamers with the greatness that is Fatal Fury.” READ MORE
