Level 5′s puzzle adventure series Professor Layton spawned a film in 2009, Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva. Anime distributor Viz Media now plans to bring the Japanese movie to America this fall, reports Anime News Network. Another puzzle solved.
Initially only available on Nokia phones, new levels and birds will be unlocked for Angry Birds through NFC tags contained in Angry Birds merchandise, as well as special features when played in “magic” places. [ReadWriteWeb]
Throughout Japan, fastfood chain McDonald’s and multimedia shop Tsutaya have Nintendo DS zones that allow DS owners to connect and get original content. Now, a bank does, too.
If you were in attendance at this weekend’s launch fiesta for Nintendo DS game Pokémon Black and White, you might have seen musical sensations The Presidents of the United States of America belting out their newest jam “Can’t Stop (Catchin’ ‘Em All).” If you weren’t fortunate enough to bask in that pop pap, please stop kicking yourself—we have the song.
Welcome to Objection! This is where we take the time to go on-depth on current gaming issues, and let you guys continue the discussion in the comments section. This week we’re discussing the impact of new user interfaces on gameplay and narrative – how has Kinect, Multi-Touch and Motion Control affected narrative in games, and how does it influence game design?
