Nintendo Power’s newest issue has a two-page preview on the upcoming TMNT Arcade Attack game, due out November 2009 for Gameboy DS from Ubisoft. Much like the turtles games of the past, Arcade Attack is staying close to the roots of the original arcade games. Unlike Smash-Up’s style, this version is sticking closer to the 2K3 designs. Much like the TMNT movie game from 2007 for Gameboy Advance, Arcade Attack is all about cooperation. Just by pressing the Y and B buttons together, you can grab your opponent or your ally. Doing so will let you chuck your enemy at the screen (ala Turtles in Time) or grab your fellow turtle’s arm and spin around (just like getting a power up pizza in turtles in time) and knock down any nearby foes. The control scheme is very straightforward: weapon attack with B, kick with A, block with Y, and jump with X. Just like the GBA movie game, you can grab items like crowbars, baseball bats and throwing objects. Images from the original black and white comics will be used as cutscenes. The new game will feature a combination of three different versions of the TMNT Universe: the original comic, 2K3, and even the lesser popular Fast Forward series. The game will also feature 4 different game modes including Story Mode, Survival Mode, Boss Battle Mode, and Time Attack Mode. So far the only downside to the game is that there is no 4 player mode. To check out all the info on TMNT Arcade Attack, be sure to check your newsstands for the October issue of Nintendo Power with James Cameron’s Avatar on the cover. Stay tuned for more updates on this amazing new game. Three Turtles game in one year… now that’s something to Cowabunga about!
Author: Hero_777
UK-Based, longterm TMNT enthusiast, proud parent and professional Santa Claus.
TMNT Smash Up Online Play Developer Diary Video.
Gametrailers.com has posted the newest behind the scenes video for TMNT Smash-Up. It showcases new game play footage and details on power ups, online game play and much more. This is shaping up to be one amazing Turtles game. It’s due out 09/23/09.
Click the link below to check out the newest video.
TMNT Back to the Sewers Region 4 DVD Info.
TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles): Back to the Sewer – Volume 1: Something Wicked DVD has been release in Australia.
TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles): Back to the Sewer – Volume 2: City Under Siege DVD is up for pre-order and will be released September 2nd, 2009.
This very well could be the only way (for now) to get Season 7 since 4kids has stopped releasing the seasons on DVD. Most of you remember that 2K3 Season 5 was also released through EZYDVD long before it came out in the states. It is unknown at this time if Manga (the distributor) will release a complete set which would more than likely comprise of 2 disks.
Those interested in importing can click the links below.
Can’t play it on your region 1 DVD player? Well you can get a region free player here World-Import for as cheep as $60.00.
Mirage At FAN EXPO 2009
Hey all!!
As most of you know Mirage is heading up to Toronto’s FAN EXPO 2009 this year with a special event panel including some pretty cool exclusives!
If you check out the fan expo site you can see what I mean! They are also showing some exclusive scenes from “Turtles Forever”.
Here is the post:
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHELL-EBRATION
Don’t miss your chance to see the TMNT take part in this year’s Fan Expo Canada! There will be exciting news and activities as the Turtles continue to Shell-ebrate their 25th Anniversary.
On Sunday, Aug.30 from 2- 4pm, there will be a special TMNT panel. See sneak peek clips from the “Turtles Forever” animation special and the upcoming TMNT documentary still in-development! Get all the news and insight from the incredible line up of TMNT guests including:
Gary Richardson (moderator), CEO of Mirage Studios
Lloyd Goldfine, Supervising Producer, 4Kids Productions
Randall Lobb, the Writer/Director of the TMNT documentary
Mirage artists, Mike Dooney, Eric Talbot, and Steve Lavigne
***EDIT FROM STEPHAN*** If anyone is going to be in Toronto for the convention, wielding a video camera, and would like to cover the panel for GoGreenMachine.Org, please contact me at [email protected]. Their only stipulation is that you not record any clip from the documentary they may show.
25th Anniversary Usagi Yojimbo Statues
Much like TMNT, the world of Usagi Yojimbo is also celebrating their 25th Anniversary. Not completely familar with the UY universe, I decided to do a little research on these animal warriors. And what a great story…!
Paraphrasing from the official site, Miyamoto Usagi is a rabbit samurai that lives in the world of 17 century Feudal Japan. He was a student of the lion Katsuichi, an unorthodox but formidable warrior. He wanders the countryside, getting into countless adventures with the Rhinoceros bounty hunter Gennosuke. He also works from time to time as a bodyguard, or Yojimbo. The character of Usagi was also inspired by the famous Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, and many other characters come from Japanese folklore and some history.
To celebrate the 25th year of Usagi, the company Roku Toys were bestowed with the license to create some commemorative figures. And they pulled out all the stops…
The sculptor was none other than Star Wars’ own Tony McVey, and were painted by Lauren Vogt, who’s resume included titles such as Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline and Star Wars. Sometimes when you get figurines like this, they look a little off from the original character design. But Lauren and Tony really bring the 2-D world of Usagi into the Third dimension. The attention to minor details is really nice, whether it’s the texture and folds of the clothing, or even Gennosuke’s five O’clock shadow. I’ve seen nothing but positive comments on many sites, and definitely believe this will be a popular collection. They’re only available for pre-order right now, but if all goes well, they’ll be available later this fall.
So be sure to check out The Usagi Yojimbo official site and Roku Toys for more details.
UPDATE: Directly from the horses mouth!
“They will be definitely out in the fall and will be carried by other online stores. The only place that you can get the exclusive figures is at {RokuToys} website though. If you buy a set of either the regular or exclusive edition you get $10 off plus a free bonus figure worth $29.99. This is Series one and Series 2 should be out fall 2010.”
Thanks for reading!
Machias