The last time someone spoke of providing the power of choice to the consumer, the idea wasn't exactly hoarding over an air of dissatisfaction with software. Nintendo's highly anticipated WiiWare launch is just rounding the corner, and while we can expect a fair share of shovel-"WiiWare," we're told by independent developers that the service is all about empowering the customer with the final decision. Learn more at the full story.

Mastiff Games has announced a new game in the works for Nintendo's WIiWare service, and it's certainly a tasty treat for gamers everywhere... if you like the virtual eating, that is. They've announced that Major League Eating: The Game will hit WiiWare on May 12, the same day as the start of the WiiWare service.

Independent developer Renegade Kid and video game publisher Mastiff have announced that they are teaming up to develop a new game tentatively being called Project M.

While not much is known about the new game, it was revealed that Project M will be running on the proprietary 3D-engine Renegade Kid developed for Dementium: The Ward. In the press release, Mastiff CEO Bill Swartz also hinted about the premise of their latest offering saying that:

Renegade Kid has proven that the DS is not just a platform for kiddie games. With skillful use of audio and controls, the developer created a truly creepy experience in Dementium: The Ward. We've seen enough of their latest project to know that they have much more in store.

From all indications, it looks like Renegade Kid is working on another horror-survival game for the Nintendo DS. We'll have to wait for future announcements before we can say for certain though.

If you're one of the PSP owners who had a hard time looking for a copy of Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure when it came out in the U.S. back in February, you'll be happy to hear that the extremely limited supplies of the game have gotten a huge boost.

Mastiff LLC, who localized and published the original Nihon Falcom title, announced today that supply has been increased at a number of retail locations nationwide. Apart from being more widely available in retailers across North America, there's also an extra treat. The suggested retail price of Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure has been cut in half, driving the price down to only US$ 19.99.

"Between the increased availability and the economical price, RPG fans should now have no trouble getting their hands on Gurumin," said Bill Swartz, Head Woof of Mastiff, LLC.

Mastiff LLC's Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is indeed proving to be a monster hit in the U.S. as copies of the PSP game is now getting more and more difficult to find. Apparently, since its American release last month, Gurumin has been flying off the video games' shelves, and as a result, there is now a growing shortage.

Says Bill Swartz, Head Woof of Mastiff, "We're thrilled by the enthusiastic response Gurumin has received from the press, and we will make sure gamers in every U.S. city and state are able to experience Gurumin for themselves." As such, Mastiff has now come up with a special e-mail box for you guys out there who have yet to get their hands on the game. What this will do is to help you find a local retailer with Gurumin in stock. If not, then the site will also be providing other means for you to get it.

Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure, has been compared to Nintendo's Zelda, and is in fact touted as " the first Zelda game for Sony's handheld." To get to Mastiff's site for customer assistance, just send your mail to FINDGURUMIN@MASTIFF-GAMES.COM.