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None of us really care for the Star Wars spinoff, The Clone Wars, and we like to pretend that it doesn’t exist, but TT Games is hard at work on a LEGO game based on it.

As indifferent as I am to the animated Star Wars series, I think that if anyone can make it worth noticing, it is TT Games. Sure, their LEGO franchise is childish, easy and pointless. But they’re just plain fun.

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will include “new battle modes, giving players unique, head-to-head combat and an upgraded level builder, allowing the creation of customized bases and in-game battlefields. Play either as a Jedi or Separatist with all-new character abilities, such as Squad command, Lightsaber slicing, Lightsaber jumps, long distance Jedi attacks and Grapple Tie-Ups, all within a new, easy-to-navigate hub.”

The source article says that the game will include “all the characters from both seasons of the animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, in addition to some fan-favorite characters from the theatrical Star Wars Saga,” but I am fairly sure whether “all the characters. . .” means all of the main characters.

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is forecast to hit the Wii and DS shelves this fall.

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Online and on your TV, Monster hunting is bigger than ever with Monster Hunter Tri for the Wii. Electric Playground TV takes a look.

Thanks for the video Jason!

Pokemon Sunday unveiled this silhouette from a fifth generation Pokemon yesterday:

There has already been much speculation concerning this image, the prominent theory being that this is an evolved form of Lucario (see the legs?).

Speculate as much as you want, but remember that the “full reveal” is only in two weeks.

Calling Ships on March 9, 2010

Hudson Entertainment’s upcoming J-horror-inspired game Calling, for Wii, has gone gold and is set for release on March 9, 2010 for a retail price of $39.99. In Calling, published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, players are tasked to discover the secret behind the mysterious “Black Page” website where creepy beings stray in the space between life and death.

“We’re on schedule to bring chills to gamers when Calling ships to stores on March 9th,” said Mike Pepe, Director of Marketing of Hudson Entertainment. “The game is a bit of a deferment from the traditional Hudson games, and we’re really looking forward to seeing how Hudson fans receive it.”

Some say the “Black Page” is a bridge to something sinister, but players will seek the truth for themselves with the guidance of the four characters stuck in the Mnemonic Abyss. Calling revolves around these characters and their fight for survival. In classic J-Horror style, players will experience the gripping story of suspense from the different characters’ perspectives. Someone or something is drawing the living into the Mnemonic Abyss for a reason, and it is up to the player to discover the truth. Players will use various equipment including flash lights, phones, and other items to navigate and escape the Calling.

Throughout the game players will visit various parts of the Mnemonic Abyss. Memories of houses, schools, hospitals and more bring players closer to either an escape or an untimely death. Players will solve puzzles, search and interact with objects, and ultimately try to avoid the inhabitance of this alternative existence.

Grab your board – your Wii Balance Board – and get ready for the ultimate beach party!

London – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Vacation Isle: Beach Party, a new videogame that invites families and friends to a virtual island paradise that’s brimming with fun and lively beach activities. Developed by FarSight Studios, creator of the highly successful Game Party series, the party keeps on going with Vacation Isle: Beach Party, available for Wii™ in June 2010.

In Vacation Isle: Beach Party, up to four players can compete to become experts in unique tropical holiday-style games, ranging from wakeboarding through to surfing and even fire dancing. Players can engage in these exciting sports challenges and other activities using either the Wii Balance Board accessory or the Wii Remote™.

“Vacation Isle: Beach Party is a great escape with its family-friendly party games utilising the Wii Balance Board,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Development and Production, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Players of all ages and experience can surf, water ski and enjoy several activities of an exotic summer vacation in their living room.”

Along the way, players will collect hundreds of Sand Dollars that can be used to purchase a wide variety of sports equipment and beach gear from the Surf Shack to uniquely personalize their Vacation Islander avatar.

Vacation Isle: Beach Party delivers fun player customization; a wide variety of difficulty settings and a multitude of course options. Catering to both the young and young-at-heart, Vacation Isle: Beach Party is the perfect destination for everyone from the casual to the most competitive beachgoers, right in the comfort of their own home.

Astro Bugz Revenge is a marble popper puzzle game which combines retro elements from arcade games like space invaders and others. Astro Bugz Revenge has several modes for a single player, co-op and vs.

*Thanks Kyle!

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (February 3rd, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. are excited to announce a new project in partnership with developer High Voltage Software – Tournament of Legends™. Exclusive for Wii™, Tournament of Legends is scheduled for release in May 2010.

Tournament of Legends offers a 3D fighting experience for one or two players, featuring a host of fighters based on legends from world mythology: the Minotaur, a powerful Gladiator, a mighty Valkyrie and other well known and awe-inspiring characters. Take these fighters to epic battles in fantastic fighting arenas where the combatants wield legendary weapons, launch magical attacks and dodge giant mythological creatures that protect their lairs. Master a range of incredible combat moves; including unleashing a man-eating lion, summoning a deadly rain of arrows and throwing a nest of venomous snakes.

Tournament of Legends strives to offer even the most sophisticated Wii gamer a rich weapon fighting experience. Players will be able to switch weapons and enchantments with other characters, or compete in various Wii Remote™/Nunchuk™ controller challenges which include dodging giant mythological creatures, or restoring health and armour during fights. The game also features an Interactive Training mode and supports the Classic Controller™.

Tournament of Legends cinematic effects and graphics are fueled by the High Voltage Software Quantum 3 engine, specifically designed and optimized for Wii. Large 3D mythological fighters move fluidly while all fighting arenas, characters, and magical attacks are polished by advanced real-time lighting, blended animation, cinematic colour curves and more.

“Tournament of Legends is bringing a unique concept to Wii” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director at SEGA Europe. “Facing off against these legendary characters is a powerful experience, while dual wielding the Wii Remote and Nunchuck makes arena fighting more intuitive and the face-off with your friends even more competitive!”

“With Tournament of Legends, we want to take Wii weapon-based fighting to a bigger place. Along with a wide selection of blade weapons and animated magic attacks we’ve achieved rich graphical effects and detailed, epic characters with the Quantum 3 engine. The mythological characters are some of the biggest 3D playable characters on Wii.” said Eric Nofsinger, COO of High Voltage Software.

Confirmed Characters
* Sonic the Hedgehog
* Miles “Tails” Prower
* Knuckles the Echidna
* Doctor Eggman
* Amy Rose
* Shadow the Hedgehog
* Big the Cat
* AiAi from Super Monkey Ball
* Amigo from Samba de Amigo
* Ryo Hazuki from Shenmue
* Beat from Jet Set Radio
* Alex Kidd from the Alex Kidd series
* Billy Hatcher from Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg
* Zobio and Zobiko from The House of the Dead: EX
* Ulala from the Space Channel 5 series
* B.D. Joe from the Crazy Taxi series
* Jacky Bryant and Akira Yuki from the Virtua Fighter series
* Mobo and Robo from Bonanza Bros.
* Opa-Opa from Fantasy Zone
* Chu-Chus from Chu Chu Rocket

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In Chronos Twins DX the player takes on the role of a member of the Llhedar species, who, because of their psychic abilities and the fact that they never give up until the goal is complete, are well suited for missions such as those in this game. The primary mission of the game is to free the planet Skyla from an alien invasion and the powerful entity known as “Twime.” Little is known about Twime; she seems indestructible because of her ability to exist simultaneously in two different times. The player is able to teletransport between the two times by using the “Dual Time,” a machine created by the sages of Skyla, the Wise. A secondary objective of the game is to avenge the main character’s brother, Nash.

Extreme Hangman for DSiWare coming on February 8th to North America

Sunnyvale, CA – February 1st, 2010 – Gamelion and SkyZone Entertainment are proud to announce today that Extreme Hangman for DSiWare will be released next Monday on February 8th in North America for 200 DSi points.

There’s never been a Hangman game like this before! The world’s favorite time-killer game takes an absurdist twist of comical proportions. Taking place in various settings, the gamer’s mission is to save the Hangman from his enemies by guessing the hidden word correctly. By guessing incorrectly, he is put one step closer to being shot, strangled, erased, or hanged by his enemies. Extreme Hangman features seven different settings with fun animations, over 2000 words in various categories, and three difficulty levels.