Virtual Console Release:
Sadly, there won't be any VC releases this week. Don't fret though, it's only this week and it's because today WiiWare launches. WiiWare will allow users to shop from a database of new, and independent games. Today six WiiWare games are being launched:
-Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King(Square Enix)
-LostWinds(Frontier Development)
-Defend Your Castle(XGen Studio)
-Pop(Nnooo)
-V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack(High Voltage Software)
-TV Show King(Gameloft)
Nintendo plans on announcing new games every Monday.
Via Cnet.com
Game Releases:
May 12, 2008:
-Major League Eating: The Game (Wii)
-Toki Tori (Wii)
-Drone Tactics (DS)
May 13, 2008:
-Baseball Mogul 2009 (PC)
-Deca Sports (Wii)
-Myst (DS)
-Castle of Shikigami 3 (Wii)
-We Ski(Wii)
-Ford Racing: Off Road
May 14, 2008:
-Assault Heores 2 (X360)
May 15, 2008:
-The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (X360, PS3, PS2, DS)
-Rocketman: It Came from Uranus (X360, PS3)
Rumors:
-Kombo.com reported earlier this year that Factor 5 was working to revive the Kid Icarus franchise. There has been no confirmation on whether or not Nintendo will sign off on this project. Here is some of the concept art:
To see more click here
-Amazon.com and Gamestop are now offering God of War 3 pre-orders. They claim the game will be released on March 2, 2009. This is three quarters sooner then it was previously set to be launched. Via joystiq.com
The Buzz:
The talk of the town are a bunch of released screen shots for two games, one we know about but the other was a surprise. First off are screen shots of the highly anticipated Banjo Threeie. The game is supposed to come out in time for Holiday 08.
To see all the screens check out shacknews.com
Viva Pinara: Trouble in Paradise is coming to the Xbox 360. This game will serve as a squeal to the original Viva Pinata. The game is set to come out later this year. Released screen shots show graves which may add something extra when your poor pinatas get eaten. Also there appears to be two cursors, causing speculation that there will finally be a way for XBL interaction in game.
To see more pics click here
Announcements:
-Today EA has confirmed that Skate 2 is in development. The first Skate has sold over 700,000 copies. It is expected to drop on September 23, 2008 for the X360, and PS3. Another game called Skate It is being developed as well but for the Wii and ds. Skate It will be Balance Board compatible and is set for later 2008. 
-Activision has announced a new Pitfall game for the Wii coming this Fall. Pitfall: The Big Adventure, the title of the new game, will be set in the Peruvian jungle and it has also been confirmed there will be crocodiles, the bloody thirst kind too. The game will have over 60 levels and will take full advantage of the Wiimote's capabilities.
-EA subsidiary Pandemic Studios is teaming up with New Line Cinema to develop a new Lord of the Rings game. LOTR: Conquest is going to be from a first person shooter perspective, minus the actual shooter part. The game is set to come out this Fall. Lolcats:
This week's Lolcat is a special addition GameGirl cat. This is a macro from our very own FemmeFetale.
