Select GameStop/EB Games locations across Canada are hosting exclusive Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies events on Saturday, July 31. Join other players and start trading maps and download an exclusive map from the EB store. Attendees will also be eligible to to win a Midnight Blue Nintendo DSi XL.

No idea what Dragon Quest IX is? Well don’t fret we have you covered…

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies combines game play with social fun, setting players out on an epic adventure. Explore special dungeons, called grottoes, to find rare items and enemies. Or fire up Tag Mode, when you can exchange maps and greetings with other players who come within range of each other.

Find your nearest GameStop/EB Games locations hosting events by visiting: www.gamestop.ca/dragonquest

In a complete reversal from Nintendo’s now infamous 2008 E3 press conference, where core Nintendo gamers were not the target audience, 2010’s E3 line-up is the complete opposite.  This fall and holiday season, Nintendo is bringing back the classics with broad appeal and loyal fan followings.

Kirby’s Epic Yarn presents a unique medium for what is sure to be anothertimelessside-scrolling platformer.  Pop Star has literally been transformed into a sprawling tapestry and its denizens have been converted into bits of yarn.  In the new environment, Kirby can pull, swing on and unzip various objects to reveal new paths.  Living in a world made of yarn has its benefits as Kirby can drastically change his shape to confront enemies on a larger scale.  In co-operative mode, players work together to battle enemies, collect gems and reach new heights.  The difficulty level is nearly non-existent which ensures that young and casual gamers will have ample opportunity to explore the world with little in the way of frustration.  Kirby’s Epic Yarn is scheduled to be released for the Wii in Fall of 2010.

Donkey Kong Country returns in the aptly named Donkey Kong Country Returns.  Retro Studios revitalizes the series through clever usage of the Wii motion controls.  Elements and actions from previous Donkey Kong games are present but new features have also been added such as the ability to move from foreground to background in certain levels.Once again, Donkey Kong provides the brute muscle, preferring to attack his enemies at close range with ground pound and barrel roll moves while Diddy attacks from afar, gliding on his jetpack and firing his peanut gun.  Players can traverse DK Island alone or with a friend in co-operative play.   Donkey Kong Country Returns should hit shelves in time for 2010’s Holiday season.

GoldenEye 007 is a reboot of the N64 classic.  The story has been re-imagined and updated to modern day by Bruce Feirstein, the original author of the GoldenEye film.  The single player campaign will provide new challenges and objectives to fans of the original game.  Daniel Craig lends his voice to James Bond while Mr. Craig’s stunt double performs for the motion capture.  In all regards, this is the Bond people know and love today.  Characters and weapons remain the same but there have been great improvements to graphics, control and playability.  The result is a first person shooter that stands up to today’s standards.  Up to four players can compete in split-screen deathmatches as well as battle online against others around the world.  GoldenEye 007 is slated for a Holiday 2010 release.

Disney Epic Mickey represented one of the few brand newfranchises at the event.  Mickey Mouse, through events untold at present, has found himself in a dark world called the Cartoon Wasteland, whichacts as the antithesis of Disney’s Magic Kingdom.  Cartoon Wasteland is home to characters and locations that have been forgotten or rejected over time from the world of Disney.  Mickey must use paint or paint thinner to create or destroy the environment as per his needs; an element that forces gamers to keep an eye out for new or hidden paths.  When transitioning between regions, Mickey travels via 2 dimensional platforming events set in classic Mickey Mouse cartoons such as Steamboat Willie.  Quests can be solved in a multitude of ways and some can be skipped altogether.  Developers have also implemented a morality system wherein the game will track Mickey’s actions and change his appearance accordingly.  Disney Epic Mickey is due to be out by the 2010 Holiday season.

Sadly lacking from the event were the revolutionary new 3DS, a handheld system with glasses-free 3d effects, and the new Legend of Zelda title.  Both of these products will not be released before 2011.  That said, many other games were available to play, with most of them being sequels of previous titles.Names and projected release dates are as follows:

Wii

DS

Gamers asked and Nintendo listened.  With a strong showing of titles, both new and old, the end of 2010 is sure to be filled with gaming delight for both the Wii and the DS. 

Thanks to Nintendo for hosting the event and for inviting Feed Your Console to attend.

The people have spoken and they can’t get enough of the Wii top 10 – for a forth straight month the Wii titles have held strong and the Top 10 seems locked in.

WII

• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Wii Sports Resort
• Mario Kart Wii
• Wii Fit Plus
• Endless Ocean: Blue World
• Punch-Out!!
• New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis
• Excitebots: Trick Racing
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl
• Animal Crossing: City Folk

From the DS side after months we finaly have a newcomer to the group – Making it’s DS debut in the Number 5 spot Picross 3D, a puzzle challenge sequel with enough oomph to push “Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky” right off the list!

NINTENDO DS

• Pokémon HeartGold Version
• Pokémon SoulSilver Version
• Glory of Heracles
• The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
• Picross 3D
• Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
• Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story
• Style Savvy
• Fossil Fighters
• WarioWare: D.I.Y.

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Nope I didn’t stutter when writing this – Nintendo fans know what they want and it’s the same as last month… Not one new title in the most wanted list this month, it’s the same – the EXACT same as April’s list.

However I did pickup a Pokémon DS title (SoulSilver) – stay tuned for my review.

WII:

• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Wii Sports Resort
• Mario Kart Wii
• Wii Fit Plus
• Endless Ocean: Blue World
• Punch-Out!!
• New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis
• Excitebots: Trick Racing
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl
• Animal Crossing: City Folk

NINTENDO DS:

• Pokémon HeartGold Version
• Pokémon SoulSilver Version
• Glory of Heracles
• The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
• Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
• Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story
• Style Savvy
• Fossil Fighters
• WarioWare: D.I.Y

See the official site for more details

Via The BBPS

No this is not a duplicate post from last month but the updated Nintendo’s Most wanted list… Not really much to comment on here other than the ONLY change to the lists below is the #10 spot on the DS list with the addition of “WarioWare: D.I.Y.” otherwise Nintendo gamers still want the SAME STUFF as last month. Pokémon is still holding strong with 3 of the top 10 DS titles (I’ll have to go pick one of these up to see what all the fuss is about).

NINTENDO WII

• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Wii Sports Resort
• Mario Kart Wii
• Wii Fit Plus
• Endless Ocean: Blue World
• Punch-Out!!
• New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis
• Excitebots: Trick Racing
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl
• Animal Crossing: City Folk

NINTENDO DS

• Pokémon HeartGold Version
• Pokémon SoulSilver Version
• Glory of Heracles
• The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
• Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
• Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story
• Style Savvy
• Fossil Fighters
• WarioWare: D.I.Y.

WII

• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Wii Sports Resort
• Mario Kart Wii
• Wii Fit Plus
• Endless Ocean: Blue World
• Punch-Out!!
• New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis
• Excitebots: Trick Racing
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl
• Animal Crossing: City Folk

NINTENDO DS

• Pokémon HeartGold Version
• Pokémon SoulSilver Version
• Glory of Heracles
• The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
• Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
• Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story
• Style Savvy
• Fossil Fighters
• Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day

Nintendo invites you and your friends to the launch events of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions. Taking place in Toronto and Montreal tomorrow.

While your ant the launch event participate by:

• Playing the games
• Trying the new Pokéwalker accessory
• Spend some time at the Pokémon character colouring zone
• Drop by the Pokémon photo booth

Participant will have the chance to win a Nintendo DSi system, copies of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions along with other Nintendo and Pokémon giveaways

Locations:

TORONTO, ON: Sunday March 14, 12pm – 5pm
Wizard World, Better Living Centre,
Exhibition Place 195 Princes’ Blvd

MONTREAL, QC: Sunday March 14, 12pm – 4pm
Pepsi Forum, Centre Ice Atrium
2313, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest