Frogger Returns now on WiiWare
Konami Digital Entertainment’s Frogger Returns is now available on Nintendo WiiWare. The latest game in the classic arcade game series starring the road crossing frog now comes in a downloadable format and challenges players to safely deliver Frogger to his destination in a new 3D world.
In Frogger Returns, players must employ dodge-and-run techniques in order to help Frogger out of the busy city and back into the marshland. Gamers must also avoid the hectic streets, sewers and subways that obstruct Frogger’s path home. By utilizing new power-ups including time freeze, invincibility and time reverse, players can manipulate the various environments to make it home alive. How Frogger got these powers is a complete mystery, but hey maybe it will save him from becoming a red and green splotch on a busy city street.
Frogger Returns is available now for download on Nintendo WiiWare for 500 points, and will be available later this month on the PlayStation Network for $4.99.
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Fortress Luna now available for iPhone, iPod Touch
Primus Productions has launched of Fortress Luna, the company’s first game for the iPhone and iPod Touch today.
Fortress Luna challenges iPhone and iPod Touch owners to launch nuclear missiles from a secret base on the moon that will (with a bit of luck and skill) intercept asteroids before they destroy the world and save all of humanity. It’s like Armageddon but without Bruce Willis, Lib Tyler and an Aerosmith title track. The asteroids are apparently pelting the planet due to a gravitational anomaly in the outer solar system – if you need some sort of back story for a casual game like this – fill in the rest of the blanks. Primus says that the game is simple and ideal for casual players.
Fortress Luna is available through the iTunes AppStore today for $.99. For more information check out www.primusproductions.com.
Space Invaders Extreme 2 dated for Oct. 20
TAITO, now a Square Enix subsidiary, is preparing for an Oct. 20 launch of Space Invaders Extreme 2 on DS. Now with 45 percent more fiber! Like the last game players need to fend off those filthy aliens, beat those bosses and shoot anything that moves to save the planet and avoid that GAME OVER screen.
The latest game promises single player modes like Score Attack and Time Attack, multiplayer via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection , leaderboards, and crazy mini-games like Fever Time, Super Fever Time and Bingo.
Look for the game in stores next week.
Madden NFL Arcade announced
Electronic Arts announced today an all new way to play Madden NFL with Madden NFL Arcade - a pick-up-and-play, 5-on-5 football game from EA Tiburon. Madden NFL Arcade is for both casual and diehard NFL fans, featuring a unique art style, 32 NFL teams and distinctive home stadiums, and gameplay that consist of four downs to march 60 yards - no penalties or field goals allowed! The first team to 30 wins.
Madden NFL Arcade allows up to four players to play co-op on a single console. You can also take on other players online in head-to-head matches and track your performance via interactive leaderboards. Madden NFL Arcade will also provide a host of achievements and trophies to boost your gamer score.
Madden NFL Arcade will be available as a download on Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PlayStation Store for 1200 MS Points and $14.99 respectively, just in time for the holidays in December.
Arcade Hockey released for iPhone
Brainjuice announced today that Arcade Hockey, its new air hockey game for the iPhone, has been approved by Apple and is available right now on the App Store. The game is Brainjuice’s take on classic air hockey, allowing for one or two player games with options for mallet and puck size, as well as three difficulty levels.
You can grab it directly right here or check out the video after the jump.
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Contra Rebirth details revealed, out next week
Konami Digital Entertainment some new details from the soon to be released Contra reimagining, Contra Rebirth. This arcade-shooter will be available on WiiWare next week. In Contra Rebirth, Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 AD to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the “Contra” on Earth.
The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite “Contra” warriors to save the Earth, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and the samurai, Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth and must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost.
Key features include 2 player local co-op (it wouldn’t be Contra with no co-op, now would it?), classic Contra firepower - including the popular Spreadshot, 2 unlockable characters, retro style 2D sprite graphics, side-scrolling action, and a new story that follows the classic Contra theme. Look for this new Contra game early next week on WiiWare.
Silent Scope available on iPhone, iPod Touch
Konami Digital Entertainment has released Silent Scope for the iPhone and iPod touch today on the App Store for a mere 99 cents (at least until August 29, when it will cost a lot more). Based on the popular 1999 arcade rail shooter game, players test their aim and skills as a marksmen on the go to protect and defend the American First Family. Of course Konami says that this game takes “full advantage” of Apple’s Multi-Touch user interface (did you think it would say that it doesn’t?), enabling players to aim and shoot all the bad guys gunning for the President and the first family.
Throughout the game, players can chose from two different gameplay modes including Arcade Mode and Training Mode. The Training Mode allows new players to practice precision shooting, while the Arcade Mode features three stages of gameplay for the veteran sniper: Story, Shooting Range and Time Attack. Additionally, Arcade Mode gives all players the chance to change the game settings to Difficulty, Player Life and Branch Attack.
Silent Scope is now available for 99 cents from August 27 to August 29 only on the App Store for Apple iPhone and iPod touch.
