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Nintendo confirms Link?s Crossbow Training
2007-09-11 11:01:00
Rumors were flying around yesterday that Wii Zapper would be bundled with a new Zelda game. And turns out the rumor mill got it exactly right this time - Nintendo today officially announced that the Wii Zapper will be bundled with Link ’s Crossbow Training . The Zapper goes on sale November 19 for $19.99 and according to ...
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August data shows Wii outsold PS3 3 to 1 in Japan
2007-09-03 09:51:00
As a shock to no one, Wii outsold the PS3 once again in Japan - the August ratio was 3 to 1. According to numbers from Enterbrain, in the four weeks ending August 26 Nintendo sold 245,653 units compared with 81,541 units of by Sony. Over the last months Nintendo’s lead has become smaller though - ...
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Wii makes console history in the UK
2007-08-30 10:58:00
According to figures released by Chart Track, UK?s leading independent music, video and software performance and sales tracking company, Wii has now sold over 1million units in just 38 weeks. That’s 11 weeks faster than the PS2 (50 weeks) and 22 weeks faster than Xbox 360 (60 weeks). David Yarnton, General Manager, Nintendo UK: “The non-stop demand ...
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games trailer
2007-07-19 19:16:00
SEGA sent out a shout today letting us know that the trailer for “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games ” is available. We have it right here for you: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games will be the first time the two icons, Mario and Sonic, will appear in a game together. The game will ...
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E3: Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 trailer
2007-07-12 16:03:00
Ever since the announcement, I’ve been hoping for a Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 trailer because lets face it - all the Rabbids commercials have been insanely hilarious. And here it is, perhaps not the best of the bunch but still plenty funny:
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Boogie soundtrack listing
2007-07-10 15:58:00
EA has shot over a list of the 35 songs that will be in their upcoming dancing/singing game Boogie. Before the actual list, here’s a few words from Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at EA:?This is a breakthrough game with a landmark soundtrack. We?ve brought together generations of the biggest hits in pop ...
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Nintendo counterfeiter cought and forced to pay $2.5million
2007-07-06 12:59:00
A Uruguayan Civil Court Judge recently ordered a major counterfeiter of Nintendo video game products to pay Nintendo $2.5 million in damages and legal expenses. The Court determined that the offender and three of his related corporations were responsible for the sale and distribution of tens of thousands of counterfeit Nintendo products. Back in 2001, four retail ...
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Harry Potter OOTP Trailer
2007-07-05 10:55:00
Here’s the Harry Potter And The Order Of The Pheonix trailer.
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Mario Party 8 becomes the fastest-selling title in the series
2007-07-02 20:30:00
Nintendo sent out a glowing press release today stating that the Wii-exclusive Mario Party 8 has become the fastest selling game in the series. This latest installment has sold over 550,000 copies in the US since it launched on May 29th this year. George Harrison from Nintendo of America: “The overwhelming response not only reminds us how ...
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Driver Parallel Lines released in the UK
2007-06-29 18:34:00
Ubisoft sent out word that Driver Parallel Line s has been released in the UK and sent along a nifty trailer to celebrate, have a look:
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Majesco announces Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy
2007-06-28 08:45:00
Majesco Entertainment announced “Blast Works : Build , Fuse & Destroy” - a side-scrolling shooter that lets players craft the game to their liking by building their own levels, ships and enemy ships. Players will also be able to ?absorb? the pieces and weapons of destroyed enemy ships to bolster their own defenses during battle. “Across more ...
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Nicole Kidman?s Brain Age 2 ad
2007-06-27 06:49:00
This is not directly Wii-related news but I’m posting it anyway. You might have heard that Nicol e Kidman is the new face of Nintendo. Well, this is her (first?) Nintendo DS advertisement and wow..the woman looks hot even in her 40’s.
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European surgeons, get your scalpels ready
2007-06-26 13:47:00
Nintendo has announced that Trauma Center: Second Opinion will see a European release on 10th August 2007. The press release explains things quite nicely: Following the same format as the original Trauma Center, Second Opinion is a fast-paced action-filled game where players must complete the tasks set for them as quickly and accurately as possible. With ...
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Boogie trailer from EA
2007-06-20 15:06:00
EA has released this fun looking Boogie trailer, showing how the Wiimotes relate to the action on the screen. By the way, a microphone will be included with the game so get ready for some serious singing when the game is released in late August this year. Take a look at an older trailer and ...
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The bunnies are back, bunnier than before
2007-05-24 07:45:00
Prepare yourself, as the crazy bunnies will make a return and attempt to invade out lovely corner of the universe. Ubisoft says Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 will be funnier and will have more insane minigames than the original. “After having invaded the world of Rayman, the insane Rabbids have a new objective: THE INVASION OF PLANET ...
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New Metroid Prime Corruption screenshots
2007-05-23 05:33:00
These five screenshots were just released along with the game logo above. Are you ready to take on Dark Samus with the Wiimote and Nunchuk ? You’d better be..
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Lara Croft swings to Wii
2007-05-16 16:52:00
The re-make of the original Tomb Raider game is coming to Wii. Eidos Interactive (the creators and owners of the franchise) announced that besides being available on PS2 and PC on June 5th, Tomb Raider Anniversary will also see a Nintendo Wii release. When that might be exactly is not known at the moment but ...
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Virtual Ninja Monday
2007-05-14 20:04:00
This week, Virt ual Console will see three new classics: Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Spirit and Pac-Man. Details, prices below. Ninja Gaiden (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): Players take on the role of Ryu Hayabusa, a rising warrior in his family’s clan whose main role in the world is to protect the Dark Dragon Blade from falling ...
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Namco Bandai announces Soulcalibur Legends
2007-05-11 20:05:00
Namco Bandai is bringing the Soulcalibur franchise to Wii with the Wii-exclusive Soulcalibur Legend s. The game is developed from the ground up specifically for Wii and takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. “An unparalleled experience awaits gamers.” Makoto Iwai, NAMCO BANDAI: “Over the past ten years, since the ...
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SEGA announces Ghost Squad
2007-05-11 13:41:00
SEGA told the world today that the arcade hit, Ghost Squad, is getting the Wii treatment. Using the Wiimote, you’ll be able to eliminate terrorists, release hostages, deactivate bombs, and even rescue the US President when terrorists hijack Air Force One. Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe:?Ghost Squad was a great success at the arcades ...
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Google Reader for Wii launched
2007-05-08 22:56:00
Google has, secretly it seems, launched their Google Reader service specifically for Wii. Google Reader can take advantage of the buttons on your Wiimote, letting you navigate easily from the comfort of your couch: up/down: scroll up/down right/left: next/previous item 1 button: show subscriptions 2 button: show links When showing subscriptions: up/down: previous/next subscription right: select current subscription left: close -/+: collapse/expand folder Needless to ...
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Shake it baby! Boogie trailer and new screenshots
2007-05-08 20:01:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWsZqzQ7P7 g EA put out five new screens and a trailer from their upcoming music-based Wii-exclusive game today. Here’s a quote from the announcement press release if you haven’t heard of this game yet: “Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the ...
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Official Wii site offers VC preview videos
2007-05-07 17:53:00
Here’s a very welcome move from Nintendo. If you’ve been having problems deciding what virtual console titles you should spend your $$$ on, your choice has just been made a lot easier. You now have the option to check out ~30 second clips of the arcade classics on the official Wii site right here. A ...
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Shigeru Miyamoto in TIME 100
2007-05-06 11:19:00
Shigery Miyamoto was recently chosen by TIME readers to be one of the most influential people of the year. GoNintendo has managed to get the scans, click to enlarge them below.
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