Skyward Sword and Mario 3D Land Smash Their Way Through Records!
This month has marked a fantastic milestone for Nintendo. Lately they’ve been falling behind the likes of Microsoft and Sony who have been dishing out fantastic and epic games including Gears of War 3 and Uncharted 3. But this month it seems as though Nintendo are back on track!
Firstly, Super Mario 3D Land is now the fastest selling Mario handheld game ever, shifting over 500, 000 copies in America alone since its release date. Yes, that means it beat its predessor New Super Mario Bros., marking a big step for Nintendo. This game has marked a new turn for Mario fans, as not only do you get to play in an all new fantastic 3D world, but you also get to play in some of the same styles seen in previous Mario games, giving us that classic Mario feel! The only problem people may face with this game is the difficulty, it may be too hard, may be too easy, we do not know, only you’ll know the answer to that!
Ocarina of Time is undoubtly one of the greatest games ever made. The first full 3D world of Zelda and it broke and pushed boundries that no other game could have achieved in the day! Moving to the future where a new Zelda game lays at bay, Skyward Sword then comes and breaks records not only for the fastest selling Zelda game on the Wii, but also the fastest selling Zelda game…EVER! This game carried a heavy amount of positive reviews even being considered as being on par or greater than Ocarina of Time itself! This month has proved that Nintendo can smash their way back into the holiday season race against their rivals! Not only do they have these two big guns at their dissposal, they also have the release of Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS, which is being hailed as the greatest Mario Kart game ever. We will be putting our review of this game up very soon and we can promise that it brings good news!
So what do you think? Are Nintendo back in the game or will this be a very short lived burst for them? Of course they will need to carry on bringing these epic games out, but they will also need to keep their consumers at bay for more exciting titles that would earn them that hard earned cash!
Mario Kart 7 is released on the 3DS this Friday!
Source: – www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk
Nickleback 5 Track Pack Comes to Rock Band 3 Tomorrow!
Nickelback – “How You Remind Me” X
Nickelback – “Someday”
Nickelback – “Animals”
Nickelback – “If Today Was Your Last Day”
Nickelback – “This Means War”
These are the songs that Harmonix have geared up for you. As you can see their single ‘How You Remind Me’ also uses the Pro Guitar!
Another Modern Warfare 3 Hijack in France
If you thought knives were bad, how about handguns!!
If you’ve been keeping an eye on all the Modern Warfare 3 news, reviews, videos and more coming out of the journalism machine today, you will most likely have heard about a hijacking of a truck in France where reportedly 6000 copies of the game were stolen by masked thieves with knives. Well, it gets worse! According to Game Informer, a second hijacking has taken place not long after the initial, though this time the thieves in question took it a little further -
Taken from GameInformer: Later, another truck was forced to stop in the middle of a road by a vehicle blocking its path. Again, armed men — this time packing handguns — jumped out and seized the truck from the driver.
You can read the full article over at their website. It seems that some people really can’t wait, not to mention the current prices going on eBay for the title!
If you can contain your excitement, Modern Warfare 3 launches in a matter of hours, many shops are even doing a midnight launch!
Rock Band 3 to go Country Next Week!
Activision are to release an epic amount of Country songs for Rock Band 3 next week, as they release tracks from the previously retail on Country Pack Disc. The following are to be available on tuesday. ‘X’ = Pro Guitar supported and ‘O’ = no Keyboard but still functions with harmonies and pro drums!
“Going Country Pack 05”
Chely Wright – “Single White Female” (RB3 Version)
Laura Bell Bundy – “Giddy On Up” (RB3 Version)
Reba McEntire – “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” (RB3 Version)
Shania Twain – “Party for Two (with Billy Currington)” (RB3 Version)
Sugarland – “Settlin’” (RB3 Version)
“Going Country Pack 06”
Billy Currington – “That’s How Country Boys Roll” (RB3 Version)
Darryl Worley – “Awful, Beautiful Life” (RB3 Version)
Gary Allan – “Man of Me” (RB3 Version)
George Strait – “TWANG” (RB3 Version)
Johnny Cash – “Ring of Fire” (RB3 Version)
Justin Moore – “Backwoods” (RB3 Version)
“Going Country Pack 07”
Darius Rucker – “Alright” (RB3 Version)
Dierks Bentley – “Sideways” (RB3 Version) O
Keith Urban – “Kiss a Girl” (RB3 Version)
Lady Antebellum – “Perfect Day” (RB3 Version)
Luke Bryan – “Rain Is a Good Thing” (RB3 Version)
Merle Haggard – “Mama Tried” (RB3 Version) O
Trace Adkins – “Ride” (RB3 Version) X
“Going Country Pack 08”
Dwight Yoakam – “Intentional Heartache” (RB3 Version)
Jason Aldean – “Crazy Town” (RB3 Version)
Rascal Flatts – “Summer Nights” (RB3 Version)
This may cost alot, but some of the country music is so darn good that ya’ll just have to play! Johnny Cash? Bring it!!!!!!
Adventure in the Desert Awaits Link in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii
Nintendo have just revealed more details about the captivating areas, items and gameplay in the The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword, launching across Europe exclusively for Wii™ on 18th November 2011. This week, Link journeys through the Lanayru Desert where he must find his way through the puzzles in the Lanayru Mining Facility, sail across a sea of sand and discover new items to add to his collection. Newly revealed game elements include the following:
• Lanayru Desert and the Lanayru Mining Facility: In this vast area, surrounded in all directions by a sea of sand, Link must search for the Lanayru Mining Facility. As strange a place as this is, Link will encounter characters both new and familiar, such as Gorons. Inside the Lanayru Mining Facility, Link will encounter mine carts which contain Timeshift Stones through this expansive area, experiencing new puzzles and challenges. He must also face the dungeon boss Moldarach, a fearsome giant scorpion.
•Sandship: Later in his quest, Link returns to a different area of the Lanayru Desert as he sails across a sea of sand in search of a ship.
• New Items: In the desert, Link will receive two new items – the Clawshots and the Gust Bellows. The Clawshots allow players to grapple and pull themselves towards otherwise unreachable areas. The Gust Bellows can blow out a burst of air which can stun enemies and clear paths through piles of sand. Players will find the Gust Bellows essential to solving the puzzles in the Lanayru Mining Facility.
Nintendo will continue to provide fans with select details and information about the game prior to its launch across Europe on 18th November.
This week Nintendo 3DS owners will also have the chance to watch on Nintendo Video™ a special 3D video of The Legend of Zelda Main Theme Melody which was performed as part of The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony performances. Keep an eye out as additional special clips will be made available via SpotPass™ for Nintendo Video in the near future.
Also keep an eye out today on the Nintendo Channel and www.nintendo.co.uk/skywardsword to check out an exclusive video of Robin Williams and daughter Zelda Williams enjoying The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be available as a limited edition bundle, featuring a copy of the game, a CD featuring selected orchestral arrangements from the The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony performance and a rare gold-coloured Wii Remote™ Plus controller bearing the Hylian Crest. Pre-order* now to avoid disappointment and to secure your copy.
Source: Press Release
Check out our exclusive preview video here
Sexy New Trailer for Skyward Sword!
With the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword just around the corner, Nintendo have given their trusty fans an exclusive trailer which gives off more story little by little, but making sure that they do not give anything away.
I can safely say that this game look epicly amazing and with the recent score of ’98%’ from ONM, this is to be a highly anticipated game!
What do you make of this trailer? Any guesses to what is happening? Who knows, we’ll just have to wait and see 
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is released on the Wii on November 18
Next Week’s Rock Band 3 DLC! Introducing Breaking Benjamin!
Breaking Benjamin adds a three-pack featuring “Breath,” “Until the End,” and “Sooner or Later” and Papa Roach adds “Forever.”
This looks like a solid setlist for next week’s DLC. Hopefully they bring out more artists that we all enjoy .
Skyward Sword Areas, Soundtrack and Items Announced.
Nintendo have just revealed more details about the captivating areas, items and game play in The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword game, launching exclusively for Wii™ on 18thNovember 2011. This week, the Eldin Volcano area comes into focus, as well as the game’s connection between music and game play through the newly revealed Harp item. Newly revealed game elements include the following:
• Eldin Volcano and the Mogma: After battling Demon Lord Ghirahim in Skyview Temple, Link travels to Eldin Volcano where he meets the Mogma - a new race of subterranean creatures that are also exploring this area. The Mogma help Link traverse this fiery environment, giving him key items and advice along the way.
• New Items: In the Eldin Volcano area, Link will receive additional items including the Digging Mitts and the Bomb Bag. With the addition of the Bomb Bag, players can collect bombs from bomb flowers, which are essential to puzzle solving. The Wii Remote™ Plus controller gives players a variety of ways to use bombs. Players can throw bombs using an overhead motion or roll them like bowling balls, even putting a spin on their trajectory. The Digging Mitts, an item new to The Legend of Zelda series, allow players to dig in marked areas on the ground for secret and key items hidden in the ground. In the Eldin Temple area, this includes the pieces needed to open the door to the Earth Temple.
• Earth Temple: In the Earth Temple, players must balance Link on a giant ball as he rolls across pools of molten lava. Link must also face Scaldera in this temple, while navigating a steep incline.
• Harp: As in previous Zelda titles, music plays an important role in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and is integrated into game play. Using the Wii Remote Plus controller, players can play a variety of songs using a Harp Link receives during the game.
Nintendo will continue to provide fans with select details and information about the game prior to its launch across Europe on 18th November.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be available as a limited edition bundle, featuring a copy of the game, a CD featuring selected orchestral arrangements from the The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony performance and a rare gold-coloured Wii Remote Plus controller bearing the Hylian Crest. Pre-order* now to avoid disappointment and to secure your copy.
For more information and videos about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword visit www.nintendo.co.uk/skywardsword
For more information about The Legend of Zelda™ visit www.thelegendofzelda.co.uk
For more information on The Legend of Zelda 25thAnniversary visit www.zelda25th.co.uk
Coldplay Comes to Rock Band 3 Today!
Harmonix had this to say about the latest installment for the Rock Band Franchise…
First up in the 6-pack is the breakthrough single that pushed the band into mainstream popularity, “Yellow,” off of the band’s studio debut, Parachutes. It’s followed by “The Scientist” and “Clocks,” two tracks off Coldplay’s sophomore effort, the Grammy Award-winning A Rush of Blood to the Head. Rounding out the collection of hits are the band’s popular tracks “Fix You,” the anthemic “Viva la Vida,” and “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall,” the lead single off its latest album, Mylo Xyloto, which hits stores on October 24!
Details Revealed In The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Nintendo has yet again revealed a number of fascinating details about the many vast locations, items and gameplay features in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, scheduled for release exclusively for Wii on November 18th 2011. Following the recent unveiling of the new fully interactive area; Faron Woods, fans and newcomers alike can now get a sneak peak at the many intriguing details about this new area and others like it, also a glimpse at how players will be able to manoeuvre Link through various environments and have him wield his new whip using the Wii Remote Plus controller. Some of the more recent element revealed within the game are:
- Players will be able to use the Wii Remote Plus to flail Link’s trusty whip at various enemies and objects in the game. It will also be used to grab items which will no doubt play an integral role in solving certain puzzles. Link’s items can also be selected in real time without needing to pause the game, making it easier to switch between items and making your overall experience within the game more immersive.
- As featured in previous titles, swimming will give you the chance to explore uncharted territories under the various lakes within the game but with the intuitive motion-control of the Wii Remote Plus, players will fluently control Link’s every move as he manoeuvres the watery depths.
- Later on in your quest, Link must make his way to an undiscovered part of the Faron Woods that is known to be the home of Lake Floria. The lake is inhabited by a marine race known as the Parella tribe, who will be making their first ever appearance in The Legend of Zelda franchise. Even after revisiting past areas such as Faron Woods, players will make new discoveries and occasionally may notice large changes to the environment gicing you a chance to explore these areas in entirely different ways.
- Insects and Potions: Throughout the game, Link will freely be able to travel back and forth between the surface and Skyloft (Link’s home). But throughout your journey you will be able to collect bugs crawling and buzzing around the various areas you visit which can be used to create a variety of different potions that will also be available for purchase at the bazaar in Skyloft.
- Fun Fun Island is one of the many new locations found in Skyward Sword and is one of the small islands floating near Link’s hometown. As the name suggests, there is no doubt a heap of fun to be had there, but before Link can enjoy everything the island has to offer, he must find a way to carry out a request from the Island’s sole inhabitant.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be available as a limited edition bundle, featuring a copy of the game, a CD featuring selected orchestral arrangements from the The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony performance and a rare gold-coloured Wii Remote Plus controller detailing the Hylian Crest.
