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Rumor: Resident Evil 5 rears its ugly head once more

Posted Jul 23rd 2008 9:30AM by Phil Larsen
Filed under: Rumors

Simon Jeffrey, known around some parts as the President of Sega, is either very smart or ... not. It's a fairly simple story here -- he casually mentioned Resident Evil 5 in an interview about MadWorld, saying "when that [Resident Evil 5] happens on the Wii, it'll help," referring to attracting more hardcore gamers to the platform.

Later, he referred to the comment as a "slip of the tongue," but that doesn't mean it's not true. If it wasn't true, he would say "mistake". We're not going to hoist the confirmed flag or anything (as some have been awfully quick to do so), but a guy so high up in the industry couldn't possibly pull this rumor out of thin air on the spot, right? We'll keep you updated, so any RE5 hopefuls should stay tuned!

[Via Infendo]
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Rumor: Pikmin 3 to bloom next March?

Posted Jul 20th 2008 12:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: Rumors


Okay, we'd advise you take this news with a pinch huge damn barrel of salt, but UK-based retailer Play.com now has Pikmin 3 listed for release on March 27th, 2009. Our first thoughts upon spying this detail were as follows:
  1. March 27th, 2009 is a rather random date to simply pluck out of thin air, don'cha think?
  2. It's also a Friday, the day when games usually launch in Euroland.
  3. Play is a UK-based site, so this may well be a European date (if it's even true).
  4. The specificity of the date only makes it more convincing to us.
  5. March 27th, 2009 really is quite a long way off. Boo hoo.
Heck, it's the weekend, so let the wanton speculation ensue!
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Rumors: New Sonic game and Dead Rising for US

Posted Jul 19th 2008 6:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Rumors


This fairly authentic-looking image of a Nintendo Power magazine cover, if real, means that the magazine has the scoop on yet another Wii game in the works starring Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic and the Black Knight apparently features Sonic fighting with a sword, which would fit with the teaser graphic the magazine put at the end of the last issue.

It also fits with Sega's recent use of new gameplay mechanics nobody wants, a change from their previous habit of creating new characters nobody wants. Although if Sonic and the Black Knight uses the Wii MotionPlus to render swordplay like Wii Sports Resort does, we're totally on board.

The English title at the top for the new Dead Rising game both is great and suggests that an American release of the remake is already planned. If, of course, this image is not a fake created by a jerk.

[Thanks, CJMErl!]
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E308: Nintendo exec alludes to Wiimote refresh with built-in MotionPlus

Posted Jul 18th 2008 10:30PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Rumors


Your Wiimotes might be outdated pretty soon, that is if Nintendo's Katsuya Eguchi is to be trusted. During a developer roundtable, he alluded to the possibility of a hardware refresh on the Wii's motion-sensitive controller, one that would include the new MotionPlus functionality, commenting "as to looking at whether or not it will be an attachment or built in - we're always looking at how hardware should evolve and where we should take it." He also added that "it's something we'll be looking at."

Of course, there are several things to consider. For one, how much would it drive up the cost of the Wiimote? Secondly, how crappy would it be to have to (eventually) buy all new Wiimotes? Thirdly, until Nintendo shows off a killer app for the thing (as okay as Wii Sports Resort looks, it's definitely not a killer app), does anyone even care?

[Via Engadget]

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Rumor: Play PSP games on Wii before they're ported

Posted Jul 17th 2008 11:00PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Rumors, Homebrew


The portbuster may have arrived -- according to the French TeamShift site, they've created an early version of a PSP emulator for Wii. Normally, we wouldn't report on such a thin rumor (there's only a single suspect photograph and a statement), but the idea of surpassing the flood of ports and going directly to the source is actually pretty amusing.

But, since it's probably fake, the whole issue is likely moot.

[Via DCEmu; thanks, Craig!]
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E308: Wii MotionPlus may kill battery life

Posted Jul 16th 2008 12:47PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Rumors, Peripherals, Tech stuff


At least, the prototype Wii MotionPlus accessory sucks down batteries, according to Siliconera's Spencer Yip. After a talk with an unnamed Nintendo representative, Siliconera is reporting that the early versions of the add-on deliver an underwhelming nine hours of battery life on a fresh pair of AAs. Considering that Wii owners have been struggling to find solutions to battery-eating remotes since the console debuted, this could be bad news indeed. Luckily, Yip says the Nintendo rep assured him that these are only prototypes and, by the time the add-on is ready, they hope to have the issue fixed. But don't be surprised if they follow up with Wii MotionPlus 2 six months after the initial accessory is released.
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EA gearing up for more Blox-type games

Posted Jul 11th 2008 8:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News, Rumors


According to new job postings from EA Los Angeles, the Boom Blox team is looking to beef up its roster of artists and designers. The text in the job listing suggests that, if not a sequel, a new game in the vein of Boom Blox is on the way.

The listings seek designers and producers to "bring accessible, quick-to-the-fun games for all ages to the Nintendo Wii!" and specifically recommends experience with physics-based gameplay. At the very least, it's good to know that, despite non-awesome sales of Boom Blox, the EA LA team is still working on casual-style games about knocking stuff over instead of being transferred into Madden-type stuff.

There's no job listing, unfortunately, for "well-known figurehead from film industry."

Gallery: BOOM BLOX


[Via GameSetWatch]
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We want to believe in We Move: Pain vs. Pleasure

Posted Jul 11th 2008 6:00PM by Phil Larsen
Filed under: Rumors, Video, WiiWare

It's probably an outright hoax -- nay, almost definitely complete nonsense ... right? Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, the shocking media and disturbing atmosphere for the enigmatic We Move: Pain vs. Pleasure is simply too intense to ignore.

It began with this trailer -- a seemingly innocent (if odd) attempt at marketing an upcoming WiiWare game. Righto, no problem, we'll wait for more information. While said information didn't arrive, the whole gaming community was shocked by the completely awesome second trailer, with the same woman from the first video becoming a dominatrix for a pained young man.

Now, if this is nothing but a big pile of lies, you can't discredit the creator for having commitment to a project. The latest We Move trailer has surfaced above, and it's just as mystifying as always. The Balance Board Blog team contacted a Nintendo rep, who simply stated that they "know nothing about this at all." A blunt answer to halt any probing journalists before a surprise Pherosesoft announcement at E3, or the cold hard truth that We Move is a hoax? You decide -- just keep an eye out for any additional goss during our E3 coverage next week.

[Via Balance Board Blog]
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Rumor: Punch-Out!! Wii to be unveiled at E3

Posted Jul 11th 2008 10:35AM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: Rumors



Ding Ding! Some potentially huuuuge news this morning from the pages of Brit magazine NGamer -- apparently, E3 will see Nintendo uppercutting its competition with a new edition of Punch-Out!! for the Wii. Not only that, but the mag reckons Punch Out!! Wii will ship with Balance Board support to let us float like a butterfly dodge and weave, and that we'll be using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to sting like a bee punch.

Is this the hardcore-pleasing title that Reggie has previously referenced? It could well be, because we're the hardcore, and we're pleased by this!

[Via Go Nintendo]
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'Leaked' Rock Band 2 setlist fails to convince us

Posted Jul 9th 2008 5:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: Rumors, Video



At first glance, this purported footage of Rock Band 2's entire tracklist could easily pass as the real thing. Fooling the entire internet is a tricky business, however, and closer examination of its contents reveal some glaring inconsistencies. For one -- well, for three -- we found a trio of song names that had been misspelt. Also, what's with the difficulty markers, and the way they move about? Hmm. And again, for effect: Hmmmmm.

Still, if this is true, then it's one hell of a line-up; Comfortably Numb could seal the deal for us on its own (you can see the entire list after the break). But no, we're calling this fake, even if it is several shades of awesome -- what say you?

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Rumor: More Rock Band 2 songs leaked

Posted Jul 3rd 2008 12:30PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Rumors


Someone at the Score Hero forums recently got the chance to play test Rock Band 2 and they decided to post the tracks included in their session. A mod at the forum took the post down, but not before someone got the info over to Joystiq. Below, you can find these tracks:
  • "Man in the Box" - Alice in Chains
  • "We Got The Beat" - The Go Go
  • "American Woman" - The Guess Who? (or Lenny Kravitz)
  • "White Wedding" - Billy Idol
  • "Aqua Lung" - Jethro Tull
  • "Bad Reputation" - Joan Jett
  • "One Step Closer" - Linkin Park
  • "Peace Sells" - Megadeth
  • "You Oughta Know" - Alanis Morissette
  • "Testify" - Rage Against The Machine
  • "Spoonman" - Soundgarden
These join the other leaked tracks, which have been tucked past the break for those of you who missed them.

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Rumor: Activision making their own peripheral for next Tony Hawk

Posted Jul 2nd 2008 1:15PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Rumors, Peripherals

According to the latest issue of EGM, the next Tony Hawk title might not be utilizing the Balance Board after all. Instead, Activision has supposedly been thinking about putting out their own peripheral to interact with the game, bundling it with the upcoming title.

Something that boggles our mind is the mentioning that Neversoft would not be developing the next Tony Hawk game. Considering that Neversoft produced a long-standing series from scratch and sustained it for many iterations, we'd be hard-pressed to think that Activision would take them off of the franchise. But, hey, that's just us.

Many games are using Nintendo's Balance Board, including rival skateboarding franchise Skate It from EA. Do you want to know more about Nintendo's peripheral? Watch this instructional video and be sure to check out our own Mike Sylvester's fun with it in his Revolutionary feature series.
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Nintendo Power's Sword in the Preview

Posted Jun 28th 2008 4:00PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Rumors

As it's been known to do, Nintendo Power wrapped up its latest issue promising a new unannounced title for next month's cover. Given the exclusive reveals the magazine has featured lately, such as Mega Man 9 for WiiWare and the Castlevania Judgment 3D fighter, both arguably megatons, it's hard not to expect another huge surprise!

Nintendo Power's preview page for the next issue brandishes the above image and a quick prank on Earthbound fans (as if they needed more teasing): "We'll kick off the next 20 years of Nintendo Power with more big reveals, including a top-secret cover story fit for a king. It's got a lot of heart. Just kidding. It's Mother 3. Just kidding. Please look forward to it."

What could it be? A sequel to Square's lackluster King's Knight? Even better, perhaps a remake of Capcom's Knights of the Round? What are your gueses?
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Wii invited to the WordJong Party

Posted Jun 28th 2008 2:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Rumors

WordJong on the DS is unique among the system's puzzle games: a Scrabble-type game in which you build words onto existing stacks of letters in order to clear stages. It's even got an online mode and Achievement-like trophies. There aren't enough language-based puzzle games, and even fewer good ones.

That's why we're thrilled to see a new game listed on GameStop.com called WordJong Party. According to the listing, it'll be out October 21 for $40. If, uh, it's real, a multiplayer, scaled-up WordJong is definitely something to be excited about. Although, of course, it'll have to be particularly feature-rich to avoid the calls of "should be WiiWare" that haunt all 2D, puzzle, or shooting games.
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Rumor: 'Not final' box totally gives away Samba maracas

Posted Jun 28th 2008 12:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: Rumors, Peripherals


"Not Final Packaging." Yeah. Sure. Whatever, Sega.

We've always believed that the Wii version of Samba de Amigo would be lacking without a maraca peripheral of some description, and it appears we're not alone: Sega itself has already hinted (warning: prepare your retinas before hitting that link) that it was looking into the situation, and now this box has appeared on the site of UK retailer HMV.

Because we're pros, we're going to label this as "rumor" until Sega removes that unnecessary disclaimer. But let's be honest: if you seriously believe some art dude wasted his time randomly designing a bigger-than-usual box with fictional maracas on the front, you probably believe that the Komodo dragon lays its eggs in November. In other words, you'd be a gullible idiot.

Gallery: Samba de Amigo


[Thanks, Bryan!]
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