Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

The Wii gets a Party Megamix in the run up to Christmas

Nordcurrent set to release 101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii in October

Nordcurrent, the European publisher of hit DS title 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix, have announced the news that Wii party game fans have been waiting for; 101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii is to be released in the UK on the 30th October 2009, priced at £29.99.

101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii is an entirely new game from the makers of the hit DS title. This isn’t simply a port of the original hit on the DS, it’s an entirely new collection of brand new games that play perfectly to the Wii’s strength – multi-player fun.

In a new twist to the 101 format, the huge library of mini-games that can be played (and unlocked) are divided across eight in-game TV channels, each with their own host and identity. These channels offer even more variety to the gameplay, and make 101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii absolutely fantastic value for money, with each game costing only 30p!!

From mind-bending logic puzzles through sports-themed challenges to tests of physical agility and fast-paced ‘twitch’ shooters and racers, 101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii is packed with a staggering amount of gameplay. It’s the perfect family entertainment for when the winter nights close in. When the weather turns colder the entire family can gather together around their Wii and enjoy some light-hearted gaming fun.

Just like the DS version, 101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii delivers family fun and action in a fantastic value package. Wii party game fans will be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking their favourite mini-game.

101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii will be available for the Nintendo Wii on the 30th October 2009 from all good games retail outlets.

Christmas 2007 proves a blockbuster season for Xbox 360

Christmas 2007 was a blockbuster season for the gaming industry, and Xbox 360 has hands-down emerged as the industry leader. Consumers spent more holiday dollars on the Xbox 360 total gaming experience: a great variety of consoles, the best games and a unique online community with Xbox LIVE.

Here are some breaking sales figures:

  • Microsoft has sold more than 17.7 million Xbox 360 consoles worldwide
  • Microsoft has sold more than 8.1 million copies of “Halo 3” since its launch on September 26 2007
  • “Mass Effect” reached 1.6 million units sold, in just six weeks since it went on sale on November 20 2007
  • Consumers spend more on Xbox software and accessories, with a record-high software attach rate of 6.9, according to NPD

Microsoft is proud of the contributions Xbox 360 is making to the gaming industry, and looks forward to an even more successful 2008.