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Conspiracy Entertainment will be rolling out a character-driven Jump’n Run game known as “Chicken Hunter” for the Nintendo Wii, and this announcement comes after having seen the game’s success on the Nintendo DS handheld console. According to Marco Huesges, Executive Vice President of Conspiracy Entertainment, “Phenomedia is internationally renowned for successfully converting well-known movie and music licenses. ‘Chicken Hunter’ has a huge following in Europe, and we are excited to represent the franchise to North American audiences. ‘Chicken Hunter’ has enjoyed strong market acceptance on the Nintendo DS platform, and now is ready for play on the Wii. The game on the Wii provides enhanced functionality, including use of the revolutionary motion-sensitive remote controller as well as the unique Nunchuk, for realistic, action-packed entertainment.”

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Square Enix, a mainstay name when it comes to RPGs, has just released Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes at all iTunes stores worldwide, and it will also be available for play in both English and Japanese on the iPod nano with video, iPod classic and fifth generation iPod. Hmm, a game that actually uses the songs on your iPod into actual gameplay? Sounds pretty much like the Monster Rancher concept on the PSX many years ago, where monsters generated were entirely random and not as cute as that irritating Pikachu. For more details, head on after the jump.

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Square Enix is at it again, rolling out yet another confirmed classic - Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, for the DS platform this time round. This is the latest instalment of the Ivalice Alliance series which so far consists of Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions and Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings. FFTA2 has already begun to ship to retailers across North America already, so if you’re quick enough you ought to be able to find a copy and invest the whole of next week finishing up the title, with or without a walkthrough.

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Meez is a thriving social entertainment community that allows people to come up with custom 3D animated avatars. These can then be used to play casual games and socialize. With the launch of Meez Nation, users will be able to immerse themselves in a rich, multi-tiered virtual world that was specially designed to engage a wide range of users. According to Sean Ryan, CEO of Meez, “The number one request from our community of more than 7 million users has been to add a virtual world. Meez Nation is a significant addition to our already potent mix of 3D avatars, a virtual economy and casual games. It will significantly boost user involvement and brand engagement on Meez.”

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Xbox LIVE Arcade has just gotten more interesting with the release of Assault Heroes 2. This is one highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Assault Heroes game, featuring an ever increasing number of high intensity, adrenaline pumping levels, fierce enemies who wouldn’t think twice to take you out, and totally new environments for you to pit your survival skills in among others. Assault Heroes 2 also holds the honor of being the first sequel to a title that originated on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Taking a leaf out of Halo’s book, players have the ability to hijack an enemy vehicle to progress through the game, while other features include more levels and even the ability to spend more time on-foot and join up with friends with enhanced co-operative gameplay modes.

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Remember Sid Meier’s Civilizations? That was one computer game that got plenty of people hooked in front of their computer as they just could not tear themselves away from it, thinking that one more turn is all they need. Well, the franchise has managed to last through the years and is now in its fourth iteration. Moving away from the traditional PC platform, Civilization IV now comes in a mobile flavor known as Civilization IV: War of Two Cities. It is readily available for purchase across multiple wireless carrier services.

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It goes without saying that while the Wii might be doing gangbusters where console sales are concerned, it isn’t really all that healthy on the serious software front. By serious software, I mean noteworthy games that are released, including blockbusters from Nintendo themselves. Unfortunately, the quality gap between those in that category as well as those outside of it is just pretty big, and rarely comes along a title that has absolutely no hype surrounding it but managed to gain a cult following by word of mouth alone. Zoo Hospital for the Wii could be a sleeper hit (not wildly successful but good enough to warrant a sequel, perhaps?) when it is finally released this August.

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Activision will be launching Rapala Fishing Frenzy later this summer, bringing the latest instalment of a popular angling game from the games publisher to the masses. Developer Fun Labs has worked closely with Rapala, famously known as one of the world’s largest manufacturer of fishing lures and #1 fishing brand in the world. I suppose this is but an extremely niche title, since fishing isn’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea. If you happen to be on the other side of the fence though, it bodes well to be thrilled. After all, Rapala Fishing Frenzy will feature heart pounding fishing action in more than 20 different tournament events to grant you a somewhat similar excitement without having to even head outdoors. One drawback though - you will definitely miss the chance to bond with nature while being confined in your living room with this game

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Majesco seems to be on a hot trail lately, blazing the DS with a slew of games. I think the company really got its second wind after Cooking Mama’s success which virtually saved its bacon. Today, we’ll look at a new title for the DS - Rollin’ Rascals. This puzzle game will definitely appeal to brainiacs as the player attempts to round up the lost residents of Kololo Kingdom and return them home. You are challenged to reunite matching pairs of adorable critters ranging from pandas to puppies to pigs, simply by rolling them around obstacles and into each other to clear the game board of pets before time runs out. A tinge of Katamari there, perhaps?

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Sony has rolled out Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 for the PSP recently. Guess the multi-million unit selling Hot Shots Golf franchise will receive yet another winner - will this finally turn the tide in the PSP’s favor around the world, or will it just push the PSP on top of the DS Lite where domestic sales in Japan are concerned? Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 brings a portable golfing experience that features beautiful new courses and wacky characters, along with hundreds of customization options including clothes, accessories, and equipment. In addition, you will be able to participate in exciting multiplayer options such as 16-player online tournaments and ad hoc capability for one-on-one or Stroke Mode challenges.

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