Last month, Nintendo was told by the courts to pay Anascape Ltd. the amount of US$ 21 million for patent infringement. They appealed to have the verdict reduced, and now the decision is out. Read more after the jump.

Namco Bandai's Taiko no Tatsujin (Taiko Drum Master in the US) may take the waggling route with this announcement: the game producer revealed that the Nintendo Wii will finally have its own Taiko no Tatsujin title. But that's not the only new title that's going to hit production soon; Namco Bandai's Tales series will also have another iteration for the Nintendo DS. More in the full article.

Those of you who are worried that the Wii and DS versions of Sumo Digital's Sega Superstars Tennis won't be as enjoyable without any online support should put those apprehensions to rest. Developers Steve Lycett and Travis Ryan explain some of the game's other features that more than make up for the lack of online features. You can check out what they had to say in our full article.

It would seem that THQ is in an experimental mood. Perhaps due to the trouble it has received at the hands of a wrestling company, the video game publisher has decided to switch to cheerleaders instead.

Yes, you heard us right. THQ has announced what is supposed to be the first-ever cheerleading video game: All Star Cheer Squad. Look for more "cheery" news after the jump.

Two new trailers have arrived for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games in anticipation for its Wii release three days from now (the DS version follows in a few months). One of the videos feature the archery tournament in the game, where you'll have to use both the Wiimote and the Nunchuk. In the other video - a short and sweet viral ad - Mario's being interviewed and, well... you'll have to watch it for yourselves.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii, DS) will be released on November 6. Check out the full article for the videos and repeat these words "Wassa matta of you?"

If last week's boatload of game releases knocked your socks off, this week's batch won't give you a chance to put them back on. We're approaching the big holiday rush as we enter November, and the quantity of game launches is continually picking up.

This week's sizable On Shelves cast features a diverse class of wallet-busters. Heading them is the anticipated debut of NC Soft's MMORPG Richard Garriot's Tabula Rasa.

Other heavy hitters such as Activision's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, NIS America's Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness and Sierra Entertainment's TimeShift are also in the house. There's plenty more in store, so dig right in and try not to go crazy deciding which ones to buy first!

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The long-awaited showdown between you and the brightest icons of rock history has finally arrived, and you better bring your A-game because Slash, Bret Michaels, John Frusciante are all looking to shred you to bits. Re-live classic tracks with your meanest riffs and bring the house down on the biggest venues.

• Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii- October 28
• US$ 99.99 (Xbox 360, PS3), US$ 89.99 (Wii)
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Activision

Manhunt 2. With revisions made, Rockstar Games finally releases their latest offering. An experiment at a secret facility has gone terribly wrong and you're the product of that demented effort. The Pickman Project's forces are now after you to cover up the truth and bury your secrets. Using a mix of stealth and brutality, you'll have to take back what science has robbed you of.

• Sony PlayStation Portable- October 29, Nintendo Wii- October 31
• US$ 29.99 (PSP), US$ 39.99 (Wii)
• ESRB M (Mature)
• Rockstar Games

Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa. NC Soft unleashes its latest high-profile massively-multiplayer online (MMO) RPG this week. Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa features a wide array of races and career paths to choose from, martial arts-inspired combat moves, customizable weapons, and a horde of diverse monsters to slaughter. Solo or team-based player versus player combat is available to accommodate those who want to fight as lone wolves or stick with the brood. Prepare to be lost for a long, long time in the world of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.

• PC- October 30
• US$ 69.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• NC Soft

Buy: [Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC)]
Buy: [Manhunt 2 (Wii, PSP)]
Buy: [Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa]

*Article originally posted Oct 29, 2007 at 01:14AM

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The European division of D3Publisher has polished up its titles for maximum exposure at the vast Leipzig Business and Convention Center, Germany. And in the Games Convention Developers Conference (GCDC) fast approaching in less than a month, gamers are assured that the presence of Dark Sector, Ben 10: Protector of Earth, Ed, Edd and Eddy: Scam of the Century, and Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire will be felt throughout the four-day European-centric event.

 

The Leipzig Convention will be the first event to feature playable, early versions of Dark Sector (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC), a third-person horror, action adventure combining bio-weapons and morphing to truly recreate a plague-ravaged Eastern Europe.

And right off from the Cartoon Network, Ben 10: Protector of Earth (Wii, DS, PSP, PS2) will have players wielding the Omnitrix as Ben Tennyson, fending off the evil Kevin 11 and arch-enemy Vilgax. The game is planned to extend the cartoon adventures straight to accessible consoles, including popular handhelds.

Ed, Edd and Eddy: Scam of the Century (DS) will pit the triple misbehaving E's against their own neighborhood, after Captain Melonhead gains possession of their book of schemes and distributes it to everyone. The adventure game will have gamers scouring for the book through puzzles and the trio's collection of skills, before each of their schemes can be used against them.

Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire (Wii) will also be featured at Leipzig. This "massive" RPG was designed especially for the Nintendo Wii and its pair of trusty controllers, allowing players to control movement and attacks through the Wiimote and Nunchuk. The plot and storyline was penned by none other than "DragonLance" creator Richard A. Knack himself, and the game will be available for hands-on demonstration at the event.

Check out the D3Publisher Europe stand, labeled K37, at the first Hall of the Business Center starting August 22-28, 2007.

Bleach fans in Europe have a couple of reasons to be happy as Sega just announced two new titles based from the animated series. The new video games are namely Bleach: Shattered Blade and Bleach: The Blade of Fate for the Wii and Nintendo DS respectively.

This time, the Bleach storyline follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki who has the power to see spirits from the afterlife, including warriors called Soul Reapers. Our main hero meets female dead warrior Rukia and received her powers. Kurosaki is then tasked to continue Rukia's mission of defeating the enemies known as Hollows.

"The content of the Bleach story lends itself perfectly to an action packed arcade fighting game with a heavy dose of mighty sword battles. Both the flexibility of the Wii and the portability of the DS have allowed us to bring the intense action of Bleach to a wide variety of gamers," commented Sega European Marketing Director Gary Knight.

The following are some of the features specific to each title. Both will be released during the early part of 2008.

Bleach: Shattered Blade

• Enables players to wield the Wiimote and Nunchuk as their weapons - slashing, jabbing, and lunging in furious battles like a real Soul Reaper
• Exclusive storyline created specifically for the Wii with 32 characters to choose from
• Once a new character is unlocked, players can replay the story episodes utilizing the characters special moves and weapons adding a whole new perspective to the storyline

More features and screenshots after the jump!

Filmmakers battled it out for the grand prize, and Nintendo Short Cuts Showcase is finally over. Props goes to Jack Paccione Jr. for his winning entry titled 'Good vs. Wiivil'. Marc Duddleson's 'Koopa Force' took 2nd place, while Christopher Preksta's 'The Nintendo Offices' came 3rd.

Winner gets US$ 10,000, a public screening in New York City, and a power lunch with Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Craig Hatkoff. Top three finalists will also share the spotlight as their entries will be screened during the Tribeca Drive-In Short Film Series at Top of the Rock. Other finalists won't come home empty handed - the 10 will receive Nintendo systems and software.

Paccione's film is about an ice cream man's life being controlled by a couple of guys with a Wiimote and Nunchuk. Spoilers kill the fun, so just watch the video for yourself on the embed below.

Official word from Sierra Entertainment regarding Geometry Wars' Nintendo outing has finally come around. Kuju Entertainment's new Nintendo-exclusive title Geometry Wars: Galaxies, the follow-up for Bizarre Creations' hit XBLA title Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, has been officially confirmed for the DS and the Wii. Check out screenshots from the Wii version below.

  

Geometry Wars: Galaxies features an all new mission-based campaign where players face off against waves of alien enemies on new and classic Battle Grids. The game's controls have been optimized for Nintendo systems, allowing gamers to use the Wiimote-Nunchuk controller combo or DS touch screen to execute hotshot moves.

Players will also be able to do battle via hot seat, co-op, simultaneous and versus in multiplayer mode. Those that own both the DS and Wii systems can link the game together using Wi-Fi to unlock bonus content. Players can also post their high scores on the Wii's online leader board.

No specific release date has been given for Geometry Wars: Galaxies yet, but it'll reportedly be out in the fall. We'll keep you guys posted.