Nintendo has announced its early 2009 game line up which kicks off with Pokémon Platinum. the popular DS title will hit shelves March 22, 2009.

Other familiar games among the over 100 planned releases are New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis and New Play Control! Pikmin are coming out for the Wii with edutainment title Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, Personal Trainer: Math and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars headed for the Nintendo DS.

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Sometimes, I find some really interesting lots for sale on eBay. Doing a little searching today, I came across a lot of 400 video games for $3,199.99 + Shipping (US $250, Canada $400). That works out to about $8.62 per game if you have it shipped to the United States. Keep in mind that a majority of the games are for the PS2 and original Xbox. I’m not sure what a collection like this would cost you at a store like GameStop for example, but I think the price would actually be pretty close. I wouldn’t classify this as a great deal, but it would be sweet to have all these games in your collection. If the price were closer to say $2,000 for all 400, I’d consider buying it myself.

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Back in the Fall, Namco Museum DS and Namco Museum Remix hit retail shelves across North American and if you have not heard of either game, or are still on the fence about them, maybe these fresh screen shots will help swing you one way or the other. I myself bought Namco Museum DS this past weekend, and while I am not a huge fan of the DS (as of yet), this has to be one of my favorite games for the system. With games like Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug II, and Galaxian – there is plenty of old school charm with spruced up graphics to make even the most hardcore gaming purist happy, and the controls are surprisingly less annoying than I had envisioned.

I have not played Namco Museum Remix for the Wii, but it is basically the same games for a different system – the only difference being that the games have been give a bit more of a modern twist. You can also play the original games as well, or team-up with up to four friends for racing action via Rally X Remix.

We have been telling you about both games since September, so if you want more information, just look over our previous posts – or if you prefer, you can click on the game titles above to be taken to their respective web page.

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Nintendo of America have said that by the end of 2007, the Wii library will have 140 titles, and the Nintendo DS library will reach 450 games. Below is a list of 79 Wii titles for the months of October through December. This list does not include the DS titles, or downloadable games (which will total 200 by year’s end) but it is still an impressive list – I never said all of the titles were, just the amount.

October

1st – MLB Power Pros (2K Sports)
1st – Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire (D3)
2nd – Crash of the Titans (Sierra)
5th – Balls of Fury (DSI)
8th – Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast (Nintendo)
9th – FIFA 08 (Electronic Arts)
9th – Bleach: Shattered Blade (SEGA)
9th – Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal (WB Games)
10th – Arctic Tale (DSI)
15th – Sea Monsters (DSI)
16th – Thrillville: Off the Rails (LucasArts)
22nd – EA Playground (Electronic Arts)
23rd – Backyard Football (Atari)
23rd – The Sims 2 Castaway (Electronic Arts)
23rd – Rockstar Table Tennis (Rockstar)
23rd – The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night (Sierra)
23rd – Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution (TOMY)
25th – M&M’S Kart Racing (DSI)
28th – Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Activision)
29th – Battalion Wars 2 (Nintendo)
30th – Ben 10: Protector of Earth (D3)
30th – Showtime Championship Boxing (DSI)
30th – Need For Speed: ProStreet (Electronic Arts)
30th – The Simpsons (Electronic Arts)
31st – Manhunt 2 (Rockstar)
October – Spider-Man: Friend or Foe (Activision)
October – Bee Movie Game (Activision)
October – Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground (Activision)
October – Ultimate Duck Hunting (Detn8)
October – Mercury Meltdown Revolution (Ignition)
October – Namco Museum Remix (Namco Bandai)
October – Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity (The Game Factory)
October – Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth (THQ)
October – Bratz: The Movie (THQ)
October – Cars: Mater-National (THQ)
October – Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots (THQ)
October – SpongeBob’s Atlantis SquarePantis (THQ)

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER TITLES LISTED AFTER THE BREAK

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Everyone loves lists, and within this list is something everyone can love. Below you will find complied release dates for games coming out in October. The dates listed are as current as possible, so if a publisher changes the date we will try our best to update the list. We are well aware that September still has a couple of weeks left, give or take, but we just want to help plan your lives for the next month or two. Who loves you baby?

10/1/2007

Backyard Basketball 2007 —- GameCube
Field Ops —- PC
Heavy Rain (working title) —- PS3
Hot Shots Golf 5 —- PS3
MLB Power Pros —- PS2
Popx3 —- Wii
Race —- PC
RACE 07 – The WTCC Game — PC
The Chosen – Well of Souls —- PC
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass —– DS
Ultimate 3D Pinball —- PC, Wii

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NAMCO BANDAI announced today that Namco Museum DS is now available in retail stores nationwide. Namco Museum DS lets players enjoy eight video game classics, including the Nintendo GameCube title Pac-Man Vs., with updated dual-screen presentation, full wireless multiplayer support and game sharing capabilities.

Compiling over 25 years of video game history on one game card, Namco Museum DS provides players with translations of all eight included titles, with new dual-screen presentation for additional gameplay flexibility and unlockable content such as sound tests and original arcade cabinet artwork. Players are encouraged to pass the fun along to their friends and family by wirelessly sending demo versions of each game, and can even go head to head in multiplayer action via a local wireless connection.

Namco Museum DS includes the following classic games:

Pac-Man VS.
Originally released in 2003 – Play as Pac-Man and his famous ghost enemies in this breakthrough multiplayer game! Up to four players can get in on the action with just one game card, collecting power pellets as Pac-Man while the other players assume the role of ghosts and try to track him down.

Dig Dug II
Originally released in 1985 – Equipped with only a drill and a pump, hit weak fault lines in an attempt to sink portions of an island, sending your enemies deep into the sea!

Galaga
Originally released in 1981 – Pilot a space ship, fend off frantic swarms of aliens, try your luck with “Challenging Stages,” and find the best way to deal with enemies’ powerful tractor beams!

Galaxian
Originally released in 1979 – A precursor to Galaga, shoot flying aliens as they move in formation to attack you.

Mappy
Originally released in 1983 – Control Mappy, a police mouse, as he attempts to bring a band of criminal cats to justice. Bounce on trampolines and open or close doors to dodge chasing enemies, all in an attempt to retrieve valuable items from the cats’ mansion.

Pac-Man
Originally released in 1980 – Play the most popular arcade game of all time! Navigate the yellow fellow through the original Pac-Man maze, avoid ghosts while chomping Pac-Dots and fruit and use Power Pellets to turn the ghosts blue and get some payback!

The Tower of Druaga
Originally released in 1984 – Control a heroic prince, using your sword and shield to slay the terrible demon Druaga.

Xevious
Originally released in 1982 – Use a heavily armed aircraft to destroy enemies and targets in the air and on the ground.

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Namco Bandai Games is bringing its classic roster of games to the Nintendo DS. Fans of Namco’s games get a handheld dose of gaming history along with an updated version of Pac Man Vs – which is the first time that particular game is being offered as a seperate product. Namco Museum DS is slated for a September 18th release.

Features:

•  Great Namco classics: Bring your favorites along with you: Pac-Man, Galaga, Xevious, Dig Dug II, Galaxian, Mappy, and Tower of Druaga

•  Pac-Man Vs.: For the first time ever, this collaboration between Toru Iwatani, creator of Pac-Man, and Shigeru Miyamoto, legendary Nintendo creator, is released as a separate product for fans to enjoy

•  Wireless play: Challenge up to 3 of your friends in Pac-Man Vs. as one of you race to chomp up all the pellets. With only one DS card, your friends will be able to play as ghosts to stop you on your mission to clear the board.

•  Unique viewing style: With a new rendering system, view your classics with the dual screens to your advantage

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Today, NAMCO BANDAIi revealed it’s product lineup for E3. This lineup of 17 titles includes games for all major consoles as well as the Nintendo DS and PSP. “Our E3 2007 lineup highlights NAMCO BANDAI Games’ unparalleled commitment to delivering a collection of core franchises, licenses and original properties that will appeal to everyone,” said Genichi Ito, president and CEO of NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “As our industry continues to evolve and captivate the next generation of gamers, we are prepared to meet this market change and engage those who enjoy interactive entertainment with appropriate high-quality content across all platforms and genres.”

E3 Lineup:

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Release date: October 23, 2007
Platform: Xbox 360

Beautiful Katamari
Release date: Fall 2007
Platform: Xbox 360

Culdcept SAGA
Release date Q1 2008
Platform: Xbox 360

Digimon World: Dawn/ Digimon World: Dusk
Release date: Fall 2007
Platform: Nintendo DS

Digimon World: Data Squad
Release date: Fall 2007
Platform: PlayStation 2

Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM
Release date: Summer 2007
Platform: Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3

Eternal Sonata
Release date: September 2007
Platform: Xbox 360

.hack®//G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption
Release date: Fall 2007
Platform: PlayStation 2

Namco Museum DS
Release date: Fall 2007
Platform: Nintendo DS

Namco Museum REMIX
Release date: Q4 2007
Platform: Wii

NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Heroes
Release date: August 28, 2007
Platform: PSP

NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles 2
Release date: September 2007
Platform: PlayStation 2

Smash Court Tennis 3
Release date: July 10, 2007
Platform: PSP

SOULCALIBUR Legends
Release date: Q4 2007
Platform: Wii

Space Station Tycoon
Release date: Q3 2007
Platform: Wii

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology
Release date: July 2007
Platform: PSP

Time Crisis 4
Release date: Q4 2007
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

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Thanks to the PR engine at Nintendo we now have a lineup of upcoming games for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. The list includes 3rd party titles and goes through the end of September. A few of the more notable releases:

Mario Strikers Charged – July 30 (Wii)

Madden ‘08 – August 14 (Wii & DS)

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption – August 20 (Wii)

Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes A Day – August 20

The full list after the jump…

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