Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and more.

Posted: March 16th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: | No Comments »

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Pick up Guitar Hero 5 at a Guitar Hero 3 price today on Joystiq
Looking to add 85 new songs to your Guitar Hero library? Want a game that’s made for “Party Play?” Oh, sure. Admit it — you just want to make the ghostly Cobain avatar do your musical bidding. Well, whatever the motivation, you can pick up …

Guitar Hero 5 Game (Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2) $28.99 Free Shipping at Amazon on Techbargains.com
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Bit.Trip, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Bros., and more.

Posted: January 21st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Bit. Trip: Runner is a ‘rhythm platformer’ on Joystiq
Speaking to Nintendo Life in a podcast, Gaijin Games’s Alex Neuse spilled plenty of details about the fourth Bit.Trip game for WiiWare, Bit. Trip Runner. Neuse calls the game a “rhythm platformer,” a genre populated, in his estimation, only by…

It’s official: EA sticks with Tiger, announces Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 on Joystiq
Though we’ve already twice confirmed EA’s steadfast dedication to Tiger Woods — and, subsequently, sequels to his popular sports franchise — EA Sports has gone ahead and announced Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11. Coming in “June 2010″ to Xbox 360,…

PSA: Scrub your gaming console’s memory before selling on Joystiq
Usually, when we label a headline as a “PSA,” it’s in a joking manner; say, “PSA: Bacon is delicious, good for you.” However, we’re pretty sure this post constitutes a legitimate public service announcement: Ars Technica recently published an article…

NPD: New Super Mario Bros. Wii sales have surpassed Super Mario Galaxy on Joystiq
New Old Mario is stomping all over the mark left by his globetrotting counterpart, with sales of New Super Mario Bros. Wii having already surpassed Super Mario Galaxy in the US. According to the NPD, Galaxy has sold approximately 4.1 million units in…

Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock for Wii Bundle 49.99 @ CVS Chicago on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: -2 Posted By: scorp20 Views: 572 Replies: 9 I just picked up Guitar Hero III – Legends of Rock Bundle (game and guitar) for Wii for only 49.99. That’s the lowest price I’ve found anywhere. Amazon sells for 159.99. CVS on corner of State…


Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Virtual Console, Red Steel 2, and more.

Posted: January 20th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

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NPD: Wii Play is best selling ‘game’ of all time in the US on Joystiq
If there’s a statistic measuring how well a game sold, you’re likely to find Wii Play lingering in it somewhere. It’s not only been the best-selling game of 2009, but also just recently made itself known as the top seller for the last decade. Now,…

Sega Ultimate Genesis Collection bringing official Genesis emulation to iPhone, pain to your wallet on Engadget
After packaging and re-marketing to us our childhood over Nintendo’s Wii Virtual Console and in a multitude of other forms, Sega is putting another platform to good use in its eternal quest to make us poor: the iPhone. Due for the App Store next…

Harmonix Opens Rock Band Network Public Beta on 1UP RSS feed
Great news for musicians who want to see their songs in Rock Band 2: After what seems like ages in closed beta testing, the Rock Band Network is now open to the public. Though the in-game Rock Band Network store isn’t yet available, aspiring track…

Red Steel 2 coming Mar 23 to Wii on Infendo – Nintendo blog
Red Steel 2 doesn’t deserve the coverage it’s gotten so far, because the first game underwhelmed. But many Nintendo fans remain interested because it’s one of the few grittier games on the horizon. And it’s coming March 23,…


Cave Story, Mario Kart Wii, New Super Mario Bros., and more.

Posted: January 19th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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LGJ: Nagging Trademark Questions on Joystiq
Filed under: FeaturesMark Methenitis contributes Law of the Game on Joystiq (”LGJ”), a column on legal issues as they relate to video games: So, you heard the rumors about EA working on NBA Jam, and then the confirmation of a new NBA Jam for the…

WayForward considering ’small and crazy’ games before possible Boy and His Blob sequel on Joystiq
In an interview with Official Nintendo Magazine, WayForward’s Sean Velasco said that he’d be up for making a sequel to the developer’s Wii update of A Boy and His Blob. While it’s not official confirmation of such a project in the works, the fact…

Interview: Nicalis’s Tyrone Rodriguez on Cave Story, La-Mulana, and more on Joystiq
Nicalis, the developer of the anticipated Wii remake of the indie hit Cave Story, briefly noted in a Christmas Eve blog post that the WiiWare game had been delayed into 2010. It seemed like a good time to check in with Tyrone Rodriguez, head of…

Nintendo dominates hardware sales down under in 2009 on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
Nintendo DS sells 760K consoles last year, while the Wii nabs second spot in Aussie hardware sales; PS3 and 360 land in third and fourth position.

News: Wii Play is USA’s best ever seller on Eurogamer
Nintendo out does Call of Duty. Data tracker NPD has declared that Wii Play is the best selling game in North America – ever. Nintendo’s mini-game…

New Super Mario Bros Wii outsells Modern Warfare 2 on digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular
With over 10 million units sold, NSMB Wii outsells Modern Warfare 2, taking the top spot as the best selling game at the moment.


Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Wii Play, Mario Kart Wii, and more.

Posted: January 19th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

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The Bestselling Game Of All Time In The U.S. Is Wii Play [Npd Group] on Kotaku
The NPD Group has compiled fifteen years worth of video game sales in the United States, determining that Nintendo’s 2006 release Wii Play is the industry’s top seller, beating out Grand Theft Autos and Call of Dutys easily. And it did it on one…

Third-party developers complaining about Wii’s online presence on Crave: The gadget blog
It should come as no surprise to Nintendo that third-party developers are beginning to complain about the company’s online presence (or lack thereof).


Wii Speak, Mario Kart Wii, Wii Play, and more.

Posted: January 19th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

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Australian games industry grows in 2009 on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
Australian games industry worth almost A$2 billion last year; Wii Fit top selling game of 2009.

NPD: Wii Play top US best seller to date on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
Wii Remote pack-in leads list of all-time titles; Guitar Hero III, GTA: San Andreas, Modern Warfare 2, Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii, Call of Duty 4, Madden NFL 07, COD: World at War, and Namco Museum also make chart.

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Resident Evil, Wii Sports, The Legend of Zelda, and more.

Posted: January 14th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Nerf N-Strike Elite Game (Wii) $39 Free Shipping at Walmart on Techbargains.com
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H.A.W.P.: The Most Dangerous Game on GoNintendo
Video Games | HAWP | The Most Dangerous Game HD XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here

IGN Updates on GoNintendo
Videos Video Guide: Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek Max & the Magic Marker Trailer IGN AU: 2010 Video Preview More Wii Videos at IGN.com Dementium II Videos Dementium II at IGN.com News Mega Man 10 Robot Master…

EEDAR year-in-review – DS2 within the next 15 months (prediction), music games drop, Mature games sell, casual game sequels underperform, , 2010 hardware/software predictions on GoNintendo
2009 – A Bumpy Road With industry software sales down 10% compared to 2008, many are under the wrong impression that the industry equally across all categories in 2009. Whilst certainly many areas did see a decline in 2009, there were categories…

Japanese hardware sales – Jan. 4th to 10th on GoNintendo
PSP 145,682 Wii 76,772 PS3 61,591 DSi 50,178 DSi LL 45,221 DS Lite 10,067 Xbox 360 5,461 PS2 3,092 PSP go 2,841 Link

One screen from Nintendo Power’s NBA Jam feature to whet your whistle on GoNintendo
I know there has been a lot of confusion concerning the graphical approach of NBA Jam on Wii. That said, Nintendo Power has a feature on the game that does include screenshots. I am going to post up one lone screen so you can get a feel of what the…

Nintendo Finishes 2009 with Multiple Sales Records – Wii sales at 27.2 million in U.S. on GoNintendo
A holiday shopping frenzy helped both of Nintendo’s video game systems make history: Nintendo’s Wii™ home system sold more than 3.8 million units in December, a new all-time single-month U.S. sales record. The Nintendo DS™ Lite and Nintendo…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Check out these Lenovo IdeaCentres, a hilarious HBO show, and a new section to the dealz: Contests. Win a Rippx by correctly predicting the US medal count in the upcoming Olympic games. Know about a sweet gadget contest? Tell us! Top Deals: •…


Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, and more.

Posted: January 5th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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NoA Says Wii Sold 3 Million Units in December on 1UP RSS feed
We won’t have the official NPD numbers until next week, but Nintendo of America has started the corporate gloating early with some impressive internal figures. According to a statement from the company, the Wii sold an estimated 3 million units…

Modern Warfare On Wii Hooks Players, If Not Big Sales… Yet [Wii] on Kotaku
Modern Warfare usually is discussed as a major franchise for the Xbox 360 and PS3 and is subject for debate on the PC. By at least one measure, it’s significant on the Wii too. Those who follow our monthly tally of Wii playing time (the so-called…


Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and more.

Posted: December 19th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: | No Comments »

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Weekend Coupons: Hardware Store [Dealtaku] on Kotaku
Weekend Coupons is noticing a definite swing toward console deals and bundles as the holiday shopping season wears on. Might want to consider snapping them up this week, as they’re certain not to last much past Christmas. Hardware • Amazon is going…


Guitar Hero World Tour, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, and more.

Posted: December 18th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , | No Comments »

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Guitar Hero and Band Hero Ultimate Bundle for Wii for $140 + free shipping on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
RedOctane offers its Guitar Hero and Band Hero Wireless Ultimate Bundle for Nintendo Wii for $199.99. Apply coupon code “1889″ and it falls to $139.99. With free shipping via 2-day delivery, it’s $57 less than the lowest total price we could find for…

Day Note Puzzle Fun Counting Challenge [Note] on Kotaku
To: Luke Smith From; Totilo re: Driving On the Right Side Of The Road If there’s one thing people say to me every day, it’s not “Why doesn’t Kotaku make games?’ But if they did say that, I’d respond that, at least today, we’ve done this. We’ve made a…