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Sega have today finally confirmed that Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games will be making its way to the Nintendo Wii and DS later this year.

The title is scheduled for late 2009 release and is being developed at Sega Japan “under the guidance of Shigeru Miyamoto”.

“We are extremely happy to again team up with Nintendo and ISM on what promises to be another global success,” said Sega’s western boss, Naoya Tsurumi.

“Sonic will partner with Mario once more beneath the spotlight of the legendary Olympic Games. Together they will face new athletic challenges that will provide gamers with more of the exciting experiences unique to this series.”

According to the Sega press release, the Wii version will make use of the Balance Board controller for some of the events.

Here's the first Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games trailer

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The Rock Thunder Guitar is a new Wii guitar controller announced by Talismoon. Based on the Gibson Flying V,  the Rock Thunder Guitar is compatible with all versions of Guitar Hero and Rock Band for Wii.

This wireless Wii guitar includes a five position switch for guitar effects and a tactile feedback strum bar. Best of all however is the Rock Thunder Guitar's built-in motion sensor which means you don't need to insert your Wiimote into the controller when playing Rock Band (but it is needed with Guitar Hero).

More info @ Talismoon.com

[via Joystiq.com]

After a few months of rumor it has finally been confirmed that Mario & Sonic Winter Olympics will be heading to the Wii console later this year.

The announcement was made by 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Director of Licensing, Dennis Kim. Although Kim was unsure as to what Winter Olympic games will feature in the title he is hopeful that the game will be a success.

"Last year, 2008, they had a very successful game using Mario and Sonic at the Beijing Games, as well as a multi-sport simulation type of game," Kim told The Province.

"That's what's being discussed and planned for Vancouver. We are feeling optimistic about sales because of the Beijing experience."

[via TheProvince]

There are four new Wii games available this week including Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers. Not a bad week week for Wii releases really, let us know in the comments what you plan on grabbing!

Here's the full list:

• Deadly Creatures
• NASCAR Kart Racing
• Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers
• The House of the Dead: Overkill

The first trailer for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is now available online. This new Activision movie tie-in was announced last week and will be available on all platforms.

Electronic Arts have confirmed that Dead Space will be making its way to the Wii console.

During their Q3 earnings call, EA CEO John Riccitiello revealed that the company plan to bring games based on mass-market Hasbro and Sims titles to the Wii, accompanied by properties that "have legs," such as a certain horror title that was released in 2008.

"A good example of this is Dead Space," he said. "We're bringing a Wii title to market this year, and it absolutely has the quality and fear factor that you got on the PS3 and Xbox 360 and PC last year."

Rumors of a Dead Space release for Wii emerged last year, with this earnings call marking the first official confirmation of the title.

A release date at this stage is not yet known.

[via vg247.com]

In a press release issued earlier today Sega confirmed that Let's Tap will be available in North America and Europe from Summer 2009.

Already available in Japan, Let's Tap requires the Wii remote be placed face down on a cardboard box (or any flat surface) and tapped on the box with your finger to control the game.

The mini-game collection also supports up to four players and features 5 different gameplay modes.

Here's some gameplay footage and the details from the press release.

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Here are three new screenshots from the upcoming Ghostbusters Wii title. The game is currently in development at Red Fly Studios.

Marvelous Entertainment have recently updated their official Arc Rise Fantasia website to include the high quality trailer that was unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show.

Arc Rise Fantasia is set for release in Japan later this year.

Nintendo have today revealed their full hardware and software release line-up for 2009.

Here's the full 2009 rundown sorted by region.

Japan
• Nintendo DS
DS Uranai Seikatsu 2009/1/15
Mario and Luigi RPG 3!!! 2009/2/11
Rittai Picross 2009/3/12
Tomodachi Collection(Temp.) 2009
Famicom Wars DS2(Temp.) 2009
Made in Ore 2009

• Nintendo Wii
NEW PLAY CONTROL! MARIO POWER TENNIS 2009/1/15
Another Code R: Kioku no Tobira 2009/2/5
NEW PLAY CONTROL! METROID PRIME 2009/2/19
NEW PLAY CONTROL! PIKMIN 2 2009/3
Wii Sports Resort 2009 Spring
Cosmic Walker(Temp.) 2009
Kensakusu(Temp.) 2009
Spurn Smasher(Temp.) 2009
Dynamic Zan(Temp.) 2009
Takt of Magic(Temp.) 2009
Sin and Punishment 2(Temp.) 2009
Punch-Out!! 2009
100 Go de Start! Eikaiwa(Temp.) 2009
Endless Ocean 2(Temp.) 2009
Hoshi no Kirby(Temp.) 2009
Minna ga Shuyaku no NHK Kohaku Quiz Gassen(Temp.) 2009
Line Attack Heroes(Temp.) 2009
NEW PLAY CONTROL! CHIBI-ROBO 2009
NEW PLAY CONTROL! METROID PRIME 2 ECHOES 2009

The United States
• Nintendo DS
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon 2009/2/16
Pokemon Platinum version 2009/3/22
Personal Trainer: Walking CY2009
Rhythm Heaven CY2009
Mario and Luigi RPG 3(Temp.) 2009
Nintendo DSi (hardware) Spring-Summer 2009

• Nintendo Wii
NEW PLAY CONTROL! MARIO POWER TENNIS 2009/3
NEW PLAY CONTROL! PIKMIN 2009/3
Wii Sports Resort CY2009 First half
Half Punch-Out!!(Temp.) CY2009 First half
Sin and Punishment 2(Temp.) 2009

Europe
• Nintendo DS
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir 2009/2/6
Walk with me! Do you know your walking routine? bundled with two Activity Meters 2009/2/20
Rhythm Paradise CY2009
Pokemon Platinum version CY2009
Mario and Luigi RPG 3(Temp.) 2009
Kirby Super Star Ultra(Temp.) 2009
Nintendo DSi (hardware) Spring-Summer 2009

• Nintendo Wii
NEW PLAY CONTROL! PIKMIN 2009/2/6
NEW PLAY CONTROL! MARIO POWER TENNIS 2009/3/6
Punch-Out!!(Temp.) CY2009 First half
NEW PLAY CONTROL! PIKMIN 2 CY2009 First half
Wii Sports Resort 2009
Sin & Punishment 2(Temp.) 2009
Another Code R(Temp.) 2009
Endless Ocean 2(Temp.) 2009

[via Kokatu.com]

Let us know what titles you're looking forward to in the comments!