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Here is the thing what we were expecting! Guitar Hero franchise heading to the mobile phones.

A renowned name in the connected games and applications developer world, Hands-On Mobile, Inc. has today announced that they are trying to establish an agreement with Activision to bring the Guitar Hero series to the mobile phones.

There is no other information regarding handheld title like release date, price thing and game content.

However, there is a press release but doesn’t come with sufficient information. Hope in near future we will be able to get more information regarding handheld Guitar Hero title (press release here). We will keep you informed as we come across any new update.

Via: progamenews

After having some good fun with Contra 3, it’s time to move forward as Konami has announced a new the sequel in the series i.e. Contra 4 for Nintendo DS. The publisher ravels the title through a press release. The moderate side-scrolling action game will be an undeviating sequel to the prequel, Contra 3 that is playable on SNES, GB, GBA, NSS, etc. The game starts forward right from the place where Contra 3 Alien Wars leaves off.

The new iteration introduces two new characters named Mad Dog and Scorpion (were named which were the names used for Bill and Lance in the American release of Contra) and a new weapon, “the grappling hook” that will help them take on the alien Black Viper across two screens.

The press release refers to the game as a 2D sides-croller, but it’s vague either they are referring to viewpoint only or graphics as well. Anyway, hope for a full 2D version. The game will be featuring multiplayer mode as well that lets you battle against your enemies while teaming up with other two friends of yours. Press Release here.

Look around for the new game by the end of this year.

Via: vooks

Namco Bandai has just announced the portable version of Katamari Damacy named Katamari Damacy Mobile that will be featuring tilt-controls on P904i phones.

While the PS3 and Xbox360 are getting Katamari fun from Namco Bandai’s next installment in the franchise, Beautiful Katamari, but with the introduction of Katamari Damacy Mobile, Namco has fueled our addiction.

According to the publisher, Katamari Damacy Mobile will feature tilt-roll as it makes its debut in June over 904i phones (iMode series) in Japan (because the phone is available in Japan only).

Katamari Damacy Mobile will come pre-bundled with P904i phones, and owners of other models can get it downloaded on their respective cells through Namco Games Channel.

Though, the game makes a good use of motion-sensing feature, Namco must have a Wii version in the pipeline as Wii-mote is the Wii’s gaming accessory that makes a good use of tilt-sense. What do you think?

Via: aeropause

This time, Nintendo is doing some publishing work for game developer Cing who is a prolific videogame developer and this time cheering for its new adventure genre Hotel Dusk: Room 215, exclusively announced for Nintendo DS.

The game is partially a detective story and partially imbibing mystery in which the Hotel Dusk is a connecting bridge that is a basis of plot of the game and story is set years back in 1979.

The game is presently available in US, Japan and Australia and European launch date is also nearing that is set on April 13th, 2007. Here are few new screenshots of the game released by game publisher. Scroll down for a hasty look.

Via: insidegamer

Koei, a rich source of epic strategy/action games, has announced that the well-admired tactical action Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter’s Battle title for the Nintendo DS handheld gaming system, will hit the store shelves in North America this July. The players are supposed to reunite a divided nation in the game.

The latest installment in the Dynasty Warriors series has spanned numerous consoles over the years and has remained a great hit constantly in Japan.

In Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter’s Battle, the game is set in ancient china and players will take the role of one of three newly designed characters, each with its own special features: the Phoenix (balance), the Dragon (speed), and the Chimera (power). Players have a flexibility to select up to seven of the original Dynasty Warriors to defend their bases, using a “Battle Deck” of cards. Decks can be customized fully using the 100+ included cards.

The game was launched in Japan few weeks ago on April 5th, but that time Koei gave no clue of its US version.

Through a press release, Koei confirmed a July release for the first DS Dynasty Warriors title.

Via: gamingnexus

Filing new life in the veins of Sonic, the game developer Dimps has decided to bring the next sequel to the Sonic Rush with some Pirates goodness for Nintendo’s handheld, DS.

The title is Sonic Rush Adventure that is currently underdevelopment from Dimps.

Sega says that the blue hedgehog will fly overseas in search of pirate treasure. Sonic rush Adventure is a combination of traditional 2D action from the original and a new adventure goodness where Sonic confronts the brutal pirates.

Sonic Rush sequel comes with seven diverse levels and makes a good use of the DS Download Play options with a fine Nintendo Wi-Fi support to compete in wireless racing and mission-based battles.

Making use of the stylus to control a fleet of five ships, including a submarine, water-bike and hovercraft, Sonic and Tails will be competing across the ocean to collect rings while engaging in ship-to-ship battles.

Sonic Rush Adventure is presently in development and launch scheduled during this Autumn.

Via: kikizo

Last month, Sony announced a sequel to LocoRoco game sans leaving any remarks on a PSP version, but the developer can never overlook love of millions of gamers who afforded to buy a copy of the hot title for their portable consoles last year. To get things in order, LocoRoco director, Tsutomu Kouno has announced the sequel for the PSP as well. When asked if LocoRoco 2 will come to the PSP, he replied -

Yes, there will. I’m thinking about a sequel for the PSP right now. I got a lot of feedback from players that they bought a PSP just to play Loco Roco so I feel like I have to make a sequel for them.

The PS3 version of the game is likely to come as a downloadable content through PlayStation Network with 200 new LocoRoco characters in an entirely new world.

No other detail/screenshots for handheld version of the game have been released, but we are sure that it will play great on the PSP.

Via: Pro-g

Already rumored a lot for the DS, Neversoft Guitar Hero III finally has received an official nod for the Nintendo’s handy platform. Talking to Cnet, Red Octane’s COO, Charles Huang clued that Guitar Hero DS is in the works. With handheld’s unique features like dual-screen and touch-screen panels, the game will play exceptional.

Describing the DS version, Huang explained that the developing team is trying to offer some very different approaches by bringing empirically tested game to the portable platform so as to make handheld version a unique experience, which is on par with consoles’.

However, the big question taking high tides in my mind is how would we control the game without a full-size guitar? Will the developer introduce a tiny guitar or embed a couple of buttons that stick on the DS? However, the official did say nothing, but emphasized on its affordability fitting within the environment which people usually play DS games in.

How the game will play on the handheld still remains a mystery however, but undeniably, they will have to come up with some cool stuff because everyone would refuse to play Guitar Hero without a guitar.

Guitar Hero III is originally developed as a console game that will support all three next-gen consoles with PS2 as it makes its debut this October.

Let’s see when the console game goes portable.

Via: Vooks

Hadn’t the launch schedule of God of War: Chains of Olympus been deferred, the game would have received lots of hands-on reviews from various websites, but quirk of fate has prayed this title also as the game that was previously slated for this September launch, has been held back until next year. In accordance with new schedule, the game will be out on Sony’s portable platform ‘PSP’ on March 4th, 2008, across US.

The game developer Ubisoft is quite passionate about Sudoku, that’s why calling in another Sudoku thematic game named Platinum Sudoku. The game is underdevelopment from Gameloft. Via Press Release, Ubisoft has informed that the game will ship to Nintendo DS, next month on May 10th, 2007.

The game will include 20 million grids for which it is necessary to add those created by the player via a dedicated mode, five levels of difficulty or a help with the resolution of Sudoku on paper.

In PR, Ubisoft describes the game most feature-rich and accessible Sudoku game in the market that comes with some customizable options, an intuitive interface and sophisticated graphics. Moreover, the game comes with so easy interface that even a beginner takes few moments to get onto game.

Key features of game:

• 20 million grids with 5 levels of difficulty

• Kakuro game & 6 mini-games

• Solver mode & Custom puzzle mode

• 2 Multiplayer modes

• Numerous customization options

So, if you’re a puzzle enthusiast, this is definitely the game that you were pining for.

Via: vooks