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Metal Gear Solid Touch Coming Mid-March
March 13th, 2009 by Sean
An announcement earlier today from Konami includes an official release date for the Apple iPhone’s upcoming Metal Gear Solid Touch: March 19.
“In Metal Gear Solid Touch, players can move a targeting sight and also switch to a sniper scope by manipulating the touch panel screen with their fingers,” reads Konami’s explanation of the game.
“The game utilizes intuitive controls, making it easily enjoyable for anyone. There are 12 stages available at the start of the distribution and the locations and featured characters for each stage are based on the story of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Stay tuned for more announcements on additional stages following launch.”
On release, the game will be available from the Apple iPhone’s App Store for $10.00 USD. Sweet.
Source: Metal Gear Solid Touch
Posted in Apple iPhone, Game Development, Industry News
Nintendo Wii price to rise for UK trade
March 11th, 2009 by Sean
Due to the recent depreciation of the pound, Nintendo claims it has no choice but to raise the trade price of the Wii in the U.K.
While the trade price only refers to the amount of money retailers pay Nintendo for each console, a large scale hike in that price almost guarantees that retailers will be forced to raise the rate at which they sell Wiis to consumers.
“We are only — reluctantly — raising our trade price now to retailers due to unprecedented and sustained depreciation of the pound. This is a problem brought about by extreme currency fluctuations that are a symptom of the global economic situation,” Nintendo said of the situation.
Source: GamesIndustry.biz
Posted in Industry News, Nintendo, Wii