BLOG - Next-Gen's sibling site CV (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=173102)G reports that not all game companies are amused with their games being parodied in the upcoming Simpsons game from EA.EA's forthcoming The Simpsons game parodies 30 years of videogaming and gaming IPs, but there are games companies that have refused to see the funny side of things.

"I was always under the impression that when you do parody, it's a sign of respect... If we make fun of Grand Theft Auto, we're not going to hurt the sales of Grand Theft Auto... But yeah, we've definitely had some reactions - we've had to pull stuff from the game", The Simpsons lead designer Greg Rizzer revealed to us in an interview earlier this week..........

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Epic Games' VP Mark Rein tells Next-Gen that he still hopes to deliver the PlayStation 3 version of Unreal Tournament 3 this year, despite Midway's delay announcement.Tuesday afternoon, UT3 publisher Midway downgraded financial guidance as it "expects" to move the Epic-developed PS3 version of the game from 2007 to Q1 2008.

But according to Rein, a 2007 release isn't completely out of the question, despite Midway's announcement.

"As a public company, Midway felt an obligation to its shareholders to let them know about the possibility of a delay," Rein told Next-Gen in an e-mail. "Our goal is still to get the PS3 version of UT3 in stores before the end of 2007. However, we will only ship it once it’s ready and is the best game we can deliver....

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Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced it has shipped Dance Dance Revolution Universe™ (DDR UNIVERSE) for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft to retail stores nationwide. Taking full advantage of the next-generation capabilities of the Xbox 360, DDR Universe contains an extensive set of features, allowing both newcomers and fans of the series to experience the game like never before...more click on heading

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Konami has announced that its popular DDR franchise is headed to Wii this year under the name Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party. The title will be the first in the series to challenge players to make use of their upper bodies as well as their legs, with the option to connect up to four mats through the Wii's gamecube controller ports while at the same time keeping in swing with a Wii remote and a nunchuk...more click on heading

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Release Date: Jan 17, 2007

Wario and his pals learn fun, wacky moves after discovering a strange book and a mystical device called the Form Baton. Familiar characters from the WarioWare universe will return to this installment and some new ones will appear. Players must clear fast-paced sets of microgames, changing the way they hold the Wii Remote each time. As they do, they'll unlock more microgames and souvenirs. The WarioWare team took an idea so wacky, it could only be made with the latest technology ... the Wii Remote. WarioWare is back with a whole new set of moves. When Wario stumbles upon a strange device called a Form Baton, he and his friends use it to learn new moves that are as fun as they are wacky. With hundreds of microgames, this game is just as wild as you'd expect from the name WarioWare, but the game play has been revolutionized. Under Wario's tutelage, and with the help of the Wii Remote, players will swing, spin and squat their way to victory. With about 200 lightning-quick microgames and controls that range from scribbling to flailing, WarioWare: Smooth Moves takes interactive gaming to a whole new level. All players need is a Wii Remote and their best moves to be the champ

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Release Date: Nov 7, 2006

Fuzion Frenzy 2 is a party game for Xbox 360 set in space that combines futuristic arcade action, superior mini-games, tournament modes, and custom tailored games with online features such as multiplayer and customizable tournaments. With huge prize money and a chance to save the planet on the line, its your turn to appear on the worldwide hit TV sensation Fuzion Frenzy. Spanning seven planets across the galaxy, you compete in 40 different mini-games - from sports challenges to thrilling battles - in your quest to become ......

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Release Date: Nov 14, 2006

Super Monkey Ball rolls its way onto the Wii with Banana Blitz, which exploits the controller in a variety of ways, including the ability to jump. AiAi and friends come to the Nintendo Wii! An all-action extravaganza of unique new puzzles and madcap multiplayer gameplay, Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz takes the ground-breaking Nintendo Wii Remote and shows the world exactly what it can do!. Get stuck into scores of new puzzle levels and a barrel-load of thrilling new party games, all specifically designed to take spectacular advantage of the pioneering Wii Remote. One for you and every last one of your friends, Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz takes the classic, fan-favourite Monkey Ball gameplay and adds a whole new world of fun......

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