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Earthworm Jim makes a return

Andrew Girdwood — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:36:59 +0000

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Good news heroes. Earthworm Jim is making a comeback.

The much loved and funny Earthworm Jim character hasn’t had console success in about ten years. It’s been announced that Gameloft has sorted out a deal with the developer Interplay.

Which consoles will Earthworm Jim appear? We don’t have all the details yet but WiiWare, PSN and even mobiles have been strongly linked to the franchise. The charismatic earthworm first appeared in 1999 on the N64.

“Earthworm Jim resonates with millions of people worldwide and we are excited to have one of the best developers in the industry create this game for a new audience,” Interplay CEO Herve Caen told press.

He added, “The game, with its humorous and edgy style, is a great fit for today’s gamer who craves a fully immersive experience that is fun and easily accessible. We look forward to delivering a fantastic game,”

Penis face Mii

Andrew Girdwood — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:45:15 +0000

Nintendo may need to invest more resources into Wii online moderation. An area where the Wii is weak is certainly its online play and online interaction. However, with “games” like the Mii Contest Channel the console does remind you the internet is out there.

If you’re not familiar with the channel then here’s the run down. You can create and vote for Miis that match a concept – or just vote. Nintendo challenges the community with a puzzle like “Someone who likes cars” and in the first round people try and design a Mii which matches that. In the second round people vote for who they think have done best and are rewarded if they pick the popular Miis.

Here’s one such contest entry. Does this look like someone who would like cars? Maybe. It also looks like a dick head. I very much doubt Nintendo would be happy with this sort of image coming through their family orientated console.

Christina Aguilera self harms to promote Wii Sports Resort

Andrew Girdwood — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:29:31 +0000

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Okay; perhaps the title is a little misleading but the ever savvy Libe Goad the editor in chief of Game Daily has the cracking story of Christina Aguilera hurting herself playing Wii Sports.

As it happens the sexy siren was in a heated game of Wii Sports and had her play rudely interrupted by a table lamp. Some say the pop princess clashed with the lamp others say the lamp had been stalking her. The bad news is that the voicey vixen lost the game and bruised her hand. The good news is that this is all perfect timing to help promote Nintendo’s planned blockbuster Wii Sports Resort.

Now; Wii Sports Resort isn’t necessarily a sure-in as some of us remember the stinker that was Wii Beach Party. Beach volleyball has never been so disappointing!