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Paris, FRANCE – April 4th, 2007 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, and Gearbox Software, one of the world’s leading independent video game developers, announced that the critically acclaimed and multimillion-unit selling Brothers In Arms franchise is in development for the Nintendo DS and Wii systems. Scheduled to ship this year, Brothers In Arms Double Time (fall) and Brothers In Arms DS (summer) will, for the first time, immerse Nintendo system owners into the intensity of World War II through the stories of Sergeants Baker and Hartsock and their squad of paratroopers during the Normandy invasion.

"Brothers In Arms on the Wii and DS systems is really exciting for us," said Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software. "I am a huge fan of both systems and thrilled about making games for the two platforms. In the entire space of first-person shooters on video game systems, Brothers In Arms really lends itself to both the Wii and DS interfaces. Imagine using the Wii Remote to give actual hand signals or aiming with the DS stylus from a covered position. That’s what you can look forward to with Brothers In Arms Double Time and Brothers In Arms DS."

Brothers In Arms Double Time brings the best of this acclaimed WWII action franchise to the Wii system, while adding the use of innovative gameplay with the Wii Remote. Brothers In Arms DS brings all the action and strategy of the series to a handheld, utilizing the DS Touch Screen to control the squad.

Brothers In Arms Double Time Key Features:

* Next-Generation Brothers In Arms: The award-winning WWII franchise comes to the Wii system with all of the action, story and authenticity that has critics and fans eager for more.
* Combining All 31 Playable Levels: Play as Sergeants Matt Baker and Joe Hartsock, leading your squad behind enemy lines through the Normandy invasion.
* Unrivaled Authenticity: Fight actual Airborne Infantry battles of D-Day accurately recreated using thousands of official photos, maps, After-Action Reports and eyewitness accounts under the direction of Military and Historical Director, Col. John Antal.
* Challenging and Dynamic Combat: Featuring close-quarter urban environments and a next-generation artificial intelligence system, Brothers In Arms Double Time promises to take authentic military action to the next level on the Wii system.
* Enhanced Control Scheme: Issue orders and perform military gestures to command and lead your team using the Wii Remote.

Brothers In Arms DS Key Features:

* First Brothers In Arms for the DS System: Exclusively designed for Nintendo DS with easy-to-use, stylus-based controls such as using the Touch Screen to aim, with the camera following the stylus.
* Impressive, Realistic 3D Graphics: Incredibly detailed environments with highly believable characters and enemies, cinematic camera angles, and great animation.
* Drivable Vehicles: Drive a recon car or a Sherman Tank. Use a wide range of weapons such as bazookas, sniper rifles, grenades and more to destroy your enemy.
* 16 Missions and Three Different Campaigns: Relive the intensity of WWII through three different campaigns, from Normandy to North-Africa and Ardennes.
* Redesigned New Multiplayer Experience: Fight major multiplayer battles with three of your friends in different multiplayer modes, including Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch.
* Contextual Movements: Gameplay adapted to the Nintendo DS hardware with auto-cover behind walls or auto-recovering life system.
* An Unrivalled Sense of Drama: Experience a stronger emotional factor, due to the third-person view and dialogue between soldiers.

Screenshots of Brothers in Arms for the DS:

Source: Gearbox Software

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Source: Jeux-France.com

Some excellent screenshots of Fire Emblem for the Wii from RevoGamers.

Source: RevoGamers

Jeux-France has some scans of Sega's Nights from Portuguese magazine Maxi Consolas.

Source: Jeux France

Konami is bringing DDR to the Wii with Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party. DDR was scarce on the Gamecube but it looks like the Wii won't have this problem.

* Brand new DDR game designed exclusively for the Wii™
* Support up to 4 player simultaneous play ensures your house is the hottest party on the block
* All-new soundtrack includes licensed smash-hits from the last 4 decades
* Use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk while dancing for greater total body interaction
* Swing the Wii controller to send obstructions to your opponents while competing
* New gameplay twists, fun minigames and other challenges
* Great family fun with added modes and difficulties for all ages, including Friendly Synch and Kind Support Mode

Source: Konami

Sim City seems to be the sort of game that will do very well on the DS.

Source: NeoGAF

So far Electronic Arts have only announced this version of the Sims for Japan.

Source: boku-sim.jp

Here are some Need For Speed Carbon images for the Wii. Those Australian's with a Toys'R'Us preorder will certainly appreciate these unless they would prefer Open Season instead.

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Source: Jeux-France