wiiware-world.com - 3/10/2009
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Takahashi Meijin is something of a legend in his native Japan. You might know him as ' 16 Shot ' thanks to his famed ability to hit a controller button 16 times in a second . However, if you're a keen fan of Hudson's output then you might also know him as the inspiration for Master Higgins from ...
siliconera.com - 3/13/2009
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siliconera.com —
A new Adventure Island game is being made
for WiiWare. Takahashi Meijin's Adventure Island has a jungle...
stage, beach stage, and... a 16 Shot mini-game? Test your button mashing, skateboarding, and light gun skills against others when you're not ...
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It’s A Party On Adventure Island
1up.com - 3/11/2009
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1up.com —
Hudson announced in this week's edition of Famitsu
magazine that a new title in the Adventure Island...
series, a simple side-scrolling platformer franchise that had its heyday ...
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Adventure Island Parties It Up on WiiWare
pressthebuttons.com - 3/13/2009
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pressthebuttons.com —
Despite the fact that it's been gathering dust
for a few console generations, Hudson's peppy Adventure Island...
games were always good for a (sometimes frustrating) romp through the jungle. How many other games offer a chance to throw axes and fireballs at leaping octopi? Now the ...
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Master Higgins Comes To WiiWare In Adventure Island: ...
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It Gets Harder To Press Buttons As You Get Older [Takahashi Meijin]
Kotaku —
... earning him the nickname "16 shot." That was when Meijin was 27 years-old. He isn't 27 anymore. "I will turn 50 in about 2 months," says Meijin. "And I was 27 when I did the '16 shot'. Therefore, it is getting more and more difficult to do it at my age. Probably, I can do the '13 shot' at best now!" At this rate, he'll still be able to do an "11 shot" when he's in his seventies, which nothing to sneeze at. Try your button pressing skills here. Takahashi Meijin Interview - Hudson's Adventure Island [WiiWare World]
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Takahashi Meijin talks Adventure Island: The Beginning (including release month), and the possible return of Bonk
GoNintendo —
... sense, this title can be the beginning of the series and I hope it will unfold more of the continuing stories of the series. WW : When do you think gamers in North America and Europe will be able to download this game on WiiWare? TM : It is scheduled to be released in May, 2009. WW : How likely do you think it is that we might see a game featuring Bonk on WiiWare one day? TM : Bonk is a very important IP for Hudson. Therefore, we would like to think about the revival of it positively. Full interview here Posted March 10th, 2009 at 1:04 pm | ...
"I will turn 50 in about 2 months. And I was 27 when I did the ‘16 shot’. Therefore, it..."
Tiny Cartridge —
... Takahashi Meijin in an interview with WiiWare World about Adventure Island: The Beginning. The game is scheduled for release on WiiWare in May, and I cannot wait! Even though it’s kinda ugly. ...
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4 color rebellion —
... on this one and think it should be cel-shaded. Also, you can read an interview with series creator Takahashi Meijin here. ...
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First Screens Of Adventure Island: The Beginning Released
gamerbytes.com 2/27/2009 —
Hudson's classic Adventure Island series is making a return to WiiWare, and WiiLoveIt.com have the first available screenshots.
Master Higgins returns in Adventure Island: The Beginning , a 3D return of the original games' formula. The game ...
Hudson's Upcoming WiiWare Games Revealed
wiiware-world.com 2/4/2009 — Our contact at Hudson who represents the European region has been kind enough to confirm the WiiWare lineup for the next few months. It should come as no surprise that Snowboard Riot has been penciled in for a February release, as this is now already ...
EU WiiWare Update - Adventure Island: The Beginning, Crystal Defenders R1
gamerbytes.com 4/24/2009 — Adventure Island: The Beginning
Wii Points: 1,000
Game Type: Action Platforming
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1
Publisher: Hudson
"Hudson Soft's platformer classic returns for a new generation! Help Master Higgins explore the enemy-ridden island in search of his kidnapped ...