Epic Mickey, the upcoming game for the Nintendo Wii, has some large expectations. Not only does the game promise to be, well, “epic”, but Disney executives have stated that they want to make sure the game is majorly successful; bringing it to “Nintendo levels” of success, according to Graham Hopper, VP and GM of Disney Interactive Studios. Since first hearing about the game, fans have been intrigued with the new style of Mickey Mouse, which Disney (working with help from Pixar) hopes to return the icon to his more mischievous routes, making for a more robust and heroic representative. Take a look at some of the early game-in-progress (more… )

Just months after Bakugan: Battle Brawlers made its way to the Nintendo DS, Activision and Nelvana Enterprises issue a new call to brawl on Nintendo’s portable system with Bakugan Battle Trainer. In Bakugan Battle Trainer, players master the secrets of training their Bakugan while choosing how to improve their skills and abilities. The game, a fresh extension of the blockbuster franchise named 2009’s toy of the year, includes an in-depth training mode that helps their Bakugan excel at all aspects of battling. Players send their trained creatures into battle to free their imprisoned brethren from the enemy’s hold. Beyond this ingenious style of play, the classic elements of Bakugan are in place; collect up to 30 creatures, intense battle action, and the ability to improve your rank by defeating opponents. And who knows, maybe when it’s released on March 30th, it will come with a blanket to match the last game’s pillow? (more… )

We’ve seen them invade the Clone Wars universe, R2-D2, the world of Bionicle, even Ben: 10! Now, as of last Tuesday, February 23rd, the world of LEGO has spawned an all-new adventure with LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers. This feature length animated tale is now available on both DVD and Digital Download. Clutch Powers, the best builder and explorer in the LEGO universe, heads off on his most dangerous mission yet. Viewers can join Clutch and his team of LEGO experts as their adventure leads them from LEGO City to the Space Police prison planet to the medieval world of Ashlar where they must help the rightful heir to the King’s throne find the courage to regain the kingdom from the evil wizard Mallock the Malign. Their brick-building skills will be put to the ultimate test as they face off against Mallock’s skeleton army. Check out the trailer here (more… )

From February 27th through March 13th, you’d better be heading to Gamestop! There, Nintendo will offer Pokemon fans a special treat – a rare, downloadable Pokemon. Which pocket monster? The famed wish-granting Jirachi. This isn’t your everyday Pokemon here; Jirachi can not be obtained through regular game play, and the last time it was even available was back in Pokemon Ruby / Pokemon Sapphire, also Super Smash Bros Brawl. If you trade Jirachi to the upcoming HeartGold or SoulSilver, you can unlock a special route in your Pokewalker, allowing you to catch rare and special Pokemon outside of the actual game. Now if only you could get Pokemon HeartGold, Pokemon SoulSilver, and a Nintendo DSi for free…? For now, just head to any Game Stop with a copy of Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum and download Jirachi for free to your Nintendo DS. Check out Jirachi in action (more… )

Every Monday, Nintendo offers gaming fans new and retro titles to purchase on their Nintendo Wii Virtual Console. Today’s adventure in the U.S. is one of the greatest Sonic creations of all time; Sonic & Knuckles. For years, the game was subtitled by fans as “Sonic 4″, but everyone now knows that the true Sonic 4 will be available summer 2010. Sonic & Knuckles was originally on the Genesis, and used this cool “lock-on” cartridge allowing you to connect the older Sonic games, opening new content. Today’s downloadable game features some recreated emulation, and Sega brilliance, so that if you’ve also downloaded Sonic 1, Sonic 2, or Sonic 3 to the virtual console, you can connect them in virtual land. All for just 800 Wii Points. Take a look at the game in action (more… )

She started off as just a web-based flash animated girl, but Pucca has since grown into a major success — so much so, that Warner Bros. Consumer Products has teamed with producer VOOZ Co. to launch a clothing line based on the series characters. The toon itself is a simple-styled, slick-moving animation, similar to PowerPuff Girls or Dexter’s Lab, but perhaps even a step further simplified. The result, however, is a collection of lovable characters and incredibly smooth animation. The show stars Pucca, a confident, but very loving (and crush-having) young Korean girl. The clothing line will star many different designers, including Preen, Mark Fast, Raquel Allegra, Unconditional, Not Rational, Genetic Denim, I.R.O, Erickson Beamon, and Curve boutiques. The toon still not ringing a bell? Check out an episode right here! (more… )

Konami is bringing Gormiti fans with a Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS a treat; their upcoming Gormiti: The Lords of Nature video game. The game recently made its first appearance at Toy Fair 2010, in Germany. The game is targeting a fall release this year, using characters and locations from Marathon and Giochi Prezios’s animated TV series, recreating the island of Gorm. There, the Lords of Earth, Sea, Air and Forest are charged with stopping the evil Magmion from wreaking havoc. Tj
The game also includes 40 minutes of animated scenes voiced by actors from the show. Check out the trailer and full press release right here (more… )

Namco Bandai has announced it is returning to the Origins part of the Nintendo DS Dragon Ball genre with this summer’s Dragon Ball: Origins 2. The sequel to the original will feature stylus-controlled action, but unlike some of Nintendo’s other games (we’re looking at you, Zelda!) you have the option to switch to the more traditional buttons if you’d like. A two-player co-op mode is included, so you wirelessly can pair with a pal to take down the Red Ribbon Army. This Game Republic developed game, also known as Dragon Ball DS 2: Charge! Red Ribbon Army, is based on Akira Toriyama’s popular manga and anime franchise. You have the ability to play as Son Goku, but also Bulma, Krillin, and Yamcha; each with their own abilities and powerups. Take a look at the Japenese trailer (more… )