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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Tomena Sanner coming to WiiWare in 2010
Konami Digital Entertainment, today announced Tomena Sanner, an upcoming downloadable game for Nintendo WiiWare based on the popular title released in Japan earlier this year. Tomena Sanner challenges players to run through crazy obstacles in order to reach the finish line and take part in the “ultimate dance party.” Okay..
In Tomena Sanner, players become businessman Hitoshi Susumu, who is behind schedule and won’t stop running until he gets to his ultimate dance party. Dashing past samurais, T-Rexes, cowboys, and odd obstacles using just one button, seems normal in this game. Tomena Sanner also features a unique timing based control system that players can utilize as they jump, dance and fly over hurdles that come their way. As players glide across the screen they can read the silly notes that flash along the in-game ticker as well.
Players will be able to lead Hitoshi through nine different levels including the Moon, jungle, a city and more. Multiplayer with up to four players is also planned, along with online rankings, an Endless Level Mode that keeps players gunning for the ultimate high score, and a Turbo Mode that tests skill level at high speeds.
Tomena Sanner will be available for Nintendo WiiWare in Q1 2010.
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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories gameplay movie
X-Play is offering a preview of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories on the show today for your greedy little eyes to drink up. This also includes 8 minutes of exclusive gameplay of a scary new section of the game on G4tv.com. You can find both videos at G4TV.com or you can check it out below.
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DRiiFT Mania shifts to WiiWare
Konami Digital Entertainment’s newest WiiWare title, DRiiFT Mania, is now available. The game promises fast-paced single and multiplayer racing for Wii fans for 800 Wii Points. In DRiiFT Mania, racers maintain pole position as they face up to eight drivers to determine who the best driver is. Players can choose from over 32 vehicles (from fast cars to powerful trucks) and race through 12 tracks based on various environments including hills, city, oasis and even snow. If racing in traditional Single Player Mode isn’t enough of a thrill, players can also engage in Multiplayer Championship or Team Race Mode, as well VIP, Meteorite, Cold Potato and Contamination Mode for extra racing fun.
Players can also take to the track using any combination of Wii Remote, Nunchuck or Classic Controller to operate their vehicles.
DRiiFT Mania is rated E for everyone by the ESRB and is now available for purchase for 800 Wii Points on Nintendo WiiWare.
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Who’s that jerk in the mirror?
Konami Digital Entertainment announced Reflection, the company’s very first stab at creating a DSi game. Combining the 2D platforming with puzzle elements, players control a character and her mirror image through two platforming levels simultaneously.
In Reflection, players take on the role of an adventurer named Kirra who is tasked with retrieving a magical mirror that has been inadvertently broken, unleashing a shattered reality and splitting Kirra’s character into two parts. Players will be challenged as they explore various locations including forests and temples and solve puzzles by using both characters in tandem in order to find and reassemble the mirror and restore reality.
Developed by Intrinsic Games, Reflection is scheduled to be released in Fall 2009.
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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.
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Konami’s Krazy Kart Racing now on iPhone
Konami Digital Entertainment has released its newest iPhone and iPod touch game, Krazy Kart Racing, at the Apple App Store. Krazy Kart Racing uses a 3D cartoon style and offers wealth of content for what Konami says will be long-lasting gameplay. In Krazy Kart Racing, players can assume the role of one of the 10 classic Konami heroes as they battle it out across 16 themed racing circuits.
Utilizing third-person view and dynamic camera balancing, racers can guide their chosen character around the laps, using whatever they can to gain an advantage over opponents or multi-player rivals. Nitro boosts also give players a welcome burst of speed, while a wide-range of extras picked up during the race contribute to slowing down opposing karts. The game also comes complete with five different single player modes, 10 original weapons and items, and both local and multiplayer functionality via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Krazy Kart Racing is now available for $9.99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch .
The games we're pulling together in this feature won't appear on any of those best-of lists and get confused looks when you mention them in conversation. Just because time has forgotten these titles, though, doesn't mean you should forget them, too.
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.