Just in time for the animated movie of the same title, Igor would be released for the Wii and DS. Join Igor, Scamper, Eva and Brain as they quest through the Land of Malaria. Their goal is to win the top prize at the Annual Evil Science Fair. Evil scientist would try to stop them by all means necessary.

Igor for the Wii is an adventure game that lets up to four players play at the same time. They can choose from the main character: Igor, Scamper, Eva or Brain. The game would feature stages based on the movie. Each character would have unique moves. You have to get pass a boss at the end of each stage to go to the next level.

Igor for the DS is a quest to find Eva, who was stolen by the other evil scientists. You can create your own monster and use upgrades to modify it. Each body part would be unique and would have its unique ability. You can play against the other mad scientists of Malaria or you can challenge a friend through the DS’ Wi-Fi.

Visit Igor the Game official website and get a chance to win Wii and DS consoles plus Igor games as well. The contest is open until October 31.

Another classic is making a comeback. Punch Out!! is said to be on its way to the Wii next year. The last game of the series was 1994’s Super Punch Out!! for the SNES.

What’s nice about Punch Out!! is that you dn’t have to be a boxing fan to enjoy it. I never liked boxing as a kid but I had lots of Punch Out!! moments with my friends. They used to sleep over at our house for some Punch Out!! tournaments.

Here’s a sneak peak on the Punch Out!! game for the Wii.

My nephew got me into Avatar the cartoon. It was one lazy day when I was just channel-surfing when he told me to change it to Nick. Avatar is on, he said. Not knowing what the show is about, I stayed and watched it. That was a year ago and until now I’m still looking forward for new episodes of the cartoon.

Now Avatar: The Last Airbender will be invading several gaming consoles including the Wii and DS. Fans of the series would be glad to know that the game will be based on the storyline of Avatar’s third season. There’s the story mode and then there’s the two-player versus mode.

The game will feature Bobble Head style animation that’s previously seen in Nickelodeon’s Special Avatar Featurettes. The game is scheduled to be released for the DS on November 24.

I was browsing through the titles at the videogame store yesterday when I saw LEGO Batman for the DS. I played both LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Indiana Jones, so I guess it’s only proper that I tried LEGO Batman.

Gameplay is pretty much the same as with the previous LEGO games. You have to go around Gotham City, collecting LEGO pieces along the way. The game involves solving problems in order to advance to the next stage.

At first, you get to play as Batman and Robin, switching between the two heroes to solve the puzzle. But as the game progresses and you’ve reached the Asylum, you could also opt to be the Joker, Penguin and the Riddler. In the Villain Mode, you’ll be up against Batman and Robin, creating chaos in Gotham City.

The LEGO series just got more entertaining with LEGO Batman. What do you want to be featured in the next LEGO game?

NintendoNonstop got to chat with Go! Go! Kokopolo! creator Keith Webb and he stated that the game would not be promoting bullying in any ways. He made it clear that it is made for “comic mischief” and nothing more. He can’t elaborate on that any further but I did get to ask him a few questions.

Nintendo Nonstop (NNS): What’s the story behind the character Kokopolo?
Keith Webb (KW): Kokopolo is a wild cat with a slightly hyperactive temper. When his peaceful slumber is disturbed, he embarks on a mission to play pranks and cause mischief to those responsible.

NNS: Why release it on the DS and not the Wii?
KW:Developed for DS purely as a great fan of pixel and sprite artwork. The game is also designed to be purely “pick up and play” and played in short bursts. Thus perfect for handhelds.

NNS: What’s your take on casual gaming?
KW:Love casual gaming. Great way of getting more people involved. Though also a great fan of more hardcore, old-school, retro games. I think there is room in the market for both

Judging from the sketches, it does have a retro feel to it. Well, I did sounded kinda harsh during my last article on Go! Go! Kokopolo. I should have waited for the game itself rather than judging it immediately.

The exclusive sketches of Go! Go! Kokopolo! after the jump.
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Go! Go! Kokopolo! Will follow the adventure of a wildcat named, you’ve guessed it, Kokopolo. He is sort of an anti-hero and his enemies are not necessarily evil, they’re just in his way. With that description alone, I would not be giving this title to any of my nieces and nephews when it is released.

The game’s creator, Keith Webb, describes Kokopolo as:

“The ultimate trickster, scratching innocent animals at will, and luring them into deadly traps in a typically comic style.”

Well tell that to the hundreds of children being bullied in schoolyards. Any game that promotes bullying is a no-no in my book.

Developers have also announced that its sequel would be release for the Wii on 2012. Hmmm… will the Wii still be available in 2012?

Hopefully the storyline will change when the game is finally released. As is, I won’t be recommending the game for anyone.

*Edited*

I judged the game prematurely. That’s uncool of me.

During the recent Nintendo press conference, it is announced that the Pikmin series would be released for the Wii as part of the company’s Let’s Play on Wii series. It is reported that Pikmin would be released on Christmas Day in Japan. Pikmin 2 is also stated for rerelease but no release date has been given yet.

It was hinted during E3 2008 that a third Pikmin would be available for the Wii. Nintendo’s Cammie Dunaway has said before:

“It’s not the Pikmin that Mr. Miyamoto referred to, no. Mr. Miyamoto referred to a new Pikmin, as opposed to the classics that are being rereleased on Wii.”

In the recent developments, it is hinted that Pikmin 3 might be heading for the DSi instead. When Charlie Scibetta, Senior Director of Corporate Communications of Nintendo of America was asked if there’s a Pikmin 3 for the Wii, he answered:

“I don’t have an answer for you.”

The answer is a bit vague. It might be because they want to keep the project secret for now. They might even release it for the Wii and DSi.

I do think that Pikmin is more suited for the DSi than the Wii. What are your thoughts on this?

It’s been ten years since the first ever Harvest Moon was released for the SNES. I remembered playing the game and actually enjoyed it. Not much has changed with its gameplay over the years. Basically the player is tasked to run a farm over a course of time, while maintaining a healthy relationship with your neighbors.

Although it started with a Nintendo console, it has since then been produced for various consoles such as the Game Boy, GBA, N64, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Dreamcast, GameCube, DS and the PSP. It was available for the Wii via the Virtual Console.

For the game’s tenth year anniversary, Natsume has released Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility for the Wii. Now you can enjoy farming with your Wii remote. It features new settings and characters. Plus it is said that it has the most refined gameplay for a Harvest Moon game yet.

Harvest Moon has introduced to me how to farm in a game. It teaches patience and how to manage your crops properly. Farming is a great gaming skill and until now I’ve applied it, farming for gold in WoW.

Tree of Tranquility has been rated E therefore everyone can get in the fun and enjoy farming. I’m grabbing a copy myself. For more info on the game, you can go to www.natsume.com.

Clever Kids is said to be the only console game series that contain curriculum based educational content for children ages 5 to 10 years old. That’s why the developers thought of bringing it to today’s most popular gaming consoles, the Nintendo Wii and DS.

Parents should know that the Clever Kids games are made for kids to learn by interacting with the games’ environment. The games could improve your kid’s analytical reasoning, brain functions, and dexterity. It also hopes to increase this generation’s attention span.

In Clever Kids: Farmyard Fun you’ll meet Farmer Sprocket as he tends his farm animals and learn about what it’s like to run a farm. There are various mini-games and activities such as painting, jigsaw puzzles, memory games, spot the difference, pairs and pop quizzes.

Clever Kids: Pirates has, you guessed right, pirates theme. Sprocket would be sailing the seven seas and your kids will learn everything about life in the sea. Kids will cipher the pirate code, pair pirates with their flags, and a lot more.

Farmyard Fun and Pirates present valuable lessons in a fun way that your kids would not be bored at all. Both games are available for the Wii and the DS. Games like these are good for your kids. I definitely recommend these games for your clever kids.

Two classic Nintendo characters are making their comeback. Kirby will be released for the DS while Wario is set for a Wii game.

The Wii gamers can already grab a copy of Wario Land: Shake It! at any retail stores. Although Wario will never be Mario, Shake It! is an enjoyable game. Your kids will surely spend a lot of fun filled hours with it. Mature gamers might find the gameplay to be repetitive but we are not the target demographic anyway.

Kirby Super Star Ultra for the DS would be the latest incarnation of the Kirby SNES game. It would feature new levels, new challenges and modern graphics as well. A multiplayer mode is available where four players can play via the DS’ Wi-Fi connection.

Kirby Super Star Ultra and Wario Land: Shake It! are games for the young ones. Expect these games to be in their Christmas wish list. Better grab a copy now and avoid the holiday rush.