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Kid-friendly Roogoo Twisted Towers and Attack box art

by Dustin Burg { Mar 12th 2009 at 4:00PM }

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"Cheery," "colorful" and "cute" are all words that describe the recently released box art (and new screenshots) for the Wii's upcoming Roogoo Twisted Towers and the DS' Roogoo Attack. Admittedly, block for block, these Roogoo boxes have shaped up quite nicely. Except for the large and out of place red circle block on the Attack box. It's just trying too hard to steal our attention away from the green triangles and blue squares of the world! That's just twisted and shameful.

Gallery: Roogoo Twisted Towers

Gallery: Roogoo Attack

NYCC 09: Roogoo Twisted Towers and Roogoo Attack! hands-on

by Ben Gilbert { Feb 8th 2009 at 10:00PM }

When we first got our filthy mitts on a demo of Xbox Live puzzler Roogoo way back when, we noted its deceiving looks in comparison to its addictive and surprisingly complex gameplay. Nearly a year later and we're back in the same position, though this time we're playing Wii and DS iterations Roogoo Twisted Towers and Roogoo Attack! (respectively).

Checking out a demo of each before this weekend's New York Comic Con, we walked away smiling once again -- childish looks and throwaway story aside, Roogoo Twisted Towers and Roogoo Attack! look to be shaping up very well.

Gallery: Roogoo Twisted Towers

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Nintendo unleashes full Q1 schedule

by Chris Greenhough { Dec 17th 2008 at 11:46AM }

Nintendo's carrier pigeon just landed on our windowsill with a complete list of Wii releases for Q1 2009. We do actually know most of these dates already (so yeah, maybe the mushroom cloud is a bit excessive), but there's still the occasional scrap of new news buried within.

Those Tenchu and Little King's Story dates are fresh to us, and there's also confirmation of the first Play on Wii "New Play Control" games, Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis. For the record, "New Play Control" is a bit of a rubbish name for the series. In our humble opinion, obviously.

Make the jump for the full line-up, and remember you can click on a game's name to bring up screens (where available)!

Gallery: MadWorld

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Go ga-ga over Roogoo screens

by David Hinkle { Oct 16th 2008 at 5:02PM }

We've known for a few months now that XBLA title Roogoo was being ported to the DS and now we finally have some screens to ogle. The screens are bright and colorful, showing us that Roogoo hasn't lost its visual appeal in the jump to DS.According to the fact sheet, the game will not only be a visual treat, but it will also support multi-card play, featuring "6+ different multiplayer attacks such as Meemoo Attack, Anvil Attack and Meteor Shape Color Attack." Roogoo DS is currently slated for a Q1 2009 release.

Hit up our gallery below and check out the fresh screens.

Gallery: Roogoo

[Via press release]

Roogoo Twisted Towers art and screens drop in

by JC Fletcher { Oct 16th 2008 at 2:40PM }

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Having announced just yesterday that they've purchased Gamecock, SouthPeak Games has gotten right back to business, sending out art and the first screens for Roogoo Twisted Towers, the Wii version of SpiderMonk's Xbox Live Arcade game Roogoo.

Twisted Towers will feature the same basic gameplay as Roogoo, involving rotating floating disks to allow meteors to fall through same-shaped holes. Twisted Towers adds boss fights, horizontal levels, and co-op play throughout the game. The DS and Wii versions will be able to interface to unlock new levels in all 10 of Roogoo's worlds. There will also be a 4-player mode that includes Roogoo-based party games.

Gallery: Roogoo Twisted Towers

[Via press release]

Goo-d news for Roogoo gurus

by Phil Larsen { Jul 17th 2008 at 5:00PM }

What is a Roogoo, exactly? Well, it's not quite a kangaroo, not quite a pile of goo, but ... we have no idea. While everyone stumbles around trying to figure out these mysterious things, SouthPeak Games had an idea of its own -- bring the colorful puzzler to Wii and DS!

Previously available on XBLA, the Wii version will naturally use motion controls for its core gameplay. You'll be tasked with guiding meteors through rotating platforms, which will apparently stop the evil Meemoos from draining the energy of the planet. Pffft. That doesn't sound very realistic, does it? What are games coming to?

Roogoo will feature multiplayer action for up to four players, in co-op, competitive and "party" modes. Additions to the Wii version are evident, but explained only as "gameplay twists." Well, if you say so. We're actually looking forward to it, because the recent round of puzzle games have been top-notch. Check out the XBLA trailer at DS Fanboy for Roogoo in motion.

[Via press release]

Roogoo jumps from XBLA to the DS

by Candace Savino { Jul 17th 2008 at 12:45PM }

Only a month ago, SouthPeak Games released a delightfully adorable puzzle title called Roogoo to XBLA. Now the game is Nintendo-bound, as the company recently announced it for both the Wii and DS. So, why is this a good thing? For starters, in addition to its positive critical reception, Roogoo is just cu-ute. Art style aside, this puzzler also looks simple (yet challenging). You have to help the planet Roo by guiding oddly-shaped, colorful meteors through rotating platforms. If you succeed, you'll stop the Meemoos from draining the planet's energy and resources. Take a look at the XBLA trailer above for a better idea of what you have to do.

The DS version will include new levels, backgrounds, and puzzle shapes. Interestingly, there's also a bit of DS-Wii connectivity for owners of both games. Oddly enough, you'll be able to use the DS as a controller for the Wii version.

We're curious about the game's price point. It only costs $10 on XBLA and $20 on PCs, but surely it will retail for more on the DS. We bet it hits the $30 mark, even. Hopefully the portability factor, new levels, and touchscreen controls will make any monetary increase worth it.

Gallery: Roogoo (XBLA)

[Via press release]

Two Worlds publisher obtains $12.9m in funding

by Jason Dobson { Jun 21st 2008 at 10:30PM }

SouthPeak Games, publisher of Two Worlds as well as the uber-cute DS title Ninjatown, has secured an impressive $12.9 million in private funding. As reported by VC blog VentureBeat's Dean Takahashi, the financing is particularly interesting given that most investments of this sort are directed at the online games, virtual worlds or social networks, rather than the more traditional console and PC game space that SouthPeak calls home.

The company will have no shortage of projects on which to blow its newfound cash, with a number of other titles on deck including XBLA puzzler Roogoo, Monster Madness: Grave Danger for the PS3, and The Temptation, which is totally not-an-expansion to Two Worlds. With multiple sequels planned, Takahashi also notes that the pub sees last year's Xbox 360 and PC RPG as its biggest success to date, though it's a sentiment obviously measured in something other than review scores.

Fanswag: Free Roogoo for you [update]

by Dustin Burg { Jun 9th 2008 at 5:00PM }

Update: Congratulations to XeonPro for winning this Fanswag giveaway. Hopefully his day will be brighter, sunnier and full of even more joy.

It's already turning out to be a sunny, beautiful Monday, a day that we couldn't imagine being any more enjoyable or perfect. That is unless you were to play recent XBLA release Roogoo, then your already perfect Monday would be kicked into happiness overdrive with rainbows shooting from your eyes. But what's that you say? You don't own Roogoo, therefore your day cannot live in a Monday happiness overdrive? We're sorry to hear that. But friends, you're in luck, because the kind folks at Southpeak Games have supplied us with an XBLM redemption code for a free copy of Roogoo. So, we're giving it away today, just in time to make your Monday happier. And this is how you enter to win ...

Roogoo is a character best described as "adorable", "cute" and "bubbly", or at least those are the adjectives we use to describe the little guy. So, to enter, simply comment on this post with an adjective you use to describe the character Roogoo. Be creative with your adjectives and use of the English language.
You can leave one comment. Posters of multiple comments will be disqualified. We'll accept entries through TONIGHT Monday, June 9th, 11:00PM eastern time. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
On Tuesday, we'll pick one winner via a random drawing
One winner will receive a redemption code for Roogoo, worth $10.
Complete giveaway rules can be found here

Remember, this giveaway ends TONIGHT at 11:00PM, so enter quickly and hopefully Roogoo's cheer and happiness rub off on you!

X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Aces of the Galaxy and Roogoo

by Richard Mitchell { Jun 4th 2008 at 5:15PM }

It's another double dose of games this week for XBLA in Brief. This time, we examine Aces of the Galaxy and Roogoo. Aces of the Galaxy is an on-rails space shooter, whereas Roogoo is a puzzle game. What are the odds that both of them are actually pretty good? Frankly, we think those odds are fairly slim, but we're happy to say that both games manage to impress in their own way. Watch the latest episode and find out if either game is right for you.

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Roogoo and Aces of the Galaxy now available

by Dustin Burg { Jun 4th 2008 at 10:45AM }

It's Wednesday today and that means it's time to step into the Xbox Live Arcade waters once again, slosh your feet around and determine if you enjoy the wetness. Visual imagery aside, both Aces of the Galaxy and Roogoo are this week's new XBLA releases, are both 800 Microsoft points and both are said to be quite enjoyable. Especially the puzzle game Roogoo where early word on the internets is that it's worth your time to at least give it a trial download. Cue the overly happy Roogoo trailer ... NOW!

Read - Roogoo releases to the XBLA
Read - Aces of the Galaxy releases to the XBLA

This Wednesday: Roogoo has pocket Aces (of the Galaxy)

by Ross Miller { Jun 2nd 2008 at 6:30PM }

It's not often we read a press release lauding a game for "[updating] the square peg in round hole premise to a whole new level," but that's just how Roogoo is described. You can find out for yourself this Wednesday, either through the demo or by plopping down a virtual Alexander Hamilton (800 MS points).

Also coming this Wednesday (and also for 800 MS points) is Aces of the Galaxy, which looks to be a frenetic on-rails space shooter for those who haven't gotten their space shooter fills with Ikaruga. Both titles will be available this Wednesday, June 4 at 4:00 a.m. Joystiq Standard Time.

Gallery: Roogoo (XBLA)

Gallery: Aces of the Galaxy (XBLA)

Roogoo and Aces of the Galaxy to XBLA this week

by Dustin Burg { Jun 2nd 2008 at 1:30PM }

This week we're in for yet another Xbox Live Arcade twofer (it's starting to become a welcome trend) as both Spidermonk Entertainment's cute puzzler Roogoo and Artech Studios' Aces of the Galaxy make their XBLA debut this Wednesday, June 4th.

Roogoo, the too cute puzzle game will be available for 800 Microsoft points and feature 45 levels, multiplayer over Live and locally as well as plenty of evil Meemoos. The other half of this week's twofer, Aces of the Galaxy will also be available for 800 MS points and is an old-school space shooter featuring online and local co-op play as well as visuals that can be best described as "pretty pretty". Screenshots are below for your viewing enjoyment.

Gallery: Roogoo (XBLA)

Gallery: Aces of the Galaxy (XBLA)

Roogoo twists and turns onto the XBLA June 4th

by Dustin Burg { May 29th 2008 at 10:30AM }

We've just been informed that Spidermonk Entertainment and SouthPeak Games' upcoming twisty, puzzly and colorfully puzzle game Roogoo is set to release to the XBLA next Wednesday, June 4th for 800 Microsoft points. We've also been informed about some Roogoo game specifics that we'd like to share with you for the sake of expanding upon your (and our) Roogoo knowledge base. Ahem. Roogoo will feature over 45 level of "action packed puzzle racing games", use five different shape / colored meteor pieces, feature single and multiplayer fun and include "entertaining short story segments." Sounds fun, no?

Also, you can view some new Roogoo screenshots in the gallery below and hit the break to get learnified about all twelve of the game's achievements. Because you want to learn what you must go through to become a Roogoo Guru ... don't you? Blue. Screw. Moo.

Gallery: Roogoo (XBLA)

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Puzzler Roogoo slides onto XBLA on June 4

by Jason Dobson { May 29th 2008 at 10:00AM }

If you've got Microsoft Points burning a hole in your pocket, and are left wanting for yet another Xbox Live Arcade puzzler, next Wednesday's release of Roogoo may be just up your alley. Publisher SouthPeak has announced that it will drop the puzzle game onto the service for 800 MS Points ($10), promising all the fun you and up to three other players can have by sliding pegs of different shapes into their appropriate holes ... all while trying to save an alien race.

While the game draws more than a little influence from toys aimed at toddlers, our recent hands-on time with Roogoo still managed to keep us entertained, though you can judge for yourself when the puzzler drops onto XBLA on June 4.