Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, Overlord: Dark Legend, Punch-Out!!, and more.

Posted: April 13th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Wii / Space Chimps $8.99 shipped @ Buy.com on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 1 Posted By: MISURICK Views: 490 Replies: 2 RED.com Features 13 Levels Including 3 Bosses! Alternate Between Playing Ham and Luna exchanging humorous banter between the two acrobatic chimps. Battle 2-Player Co-op Style or Fight as…

Gamefly – Free Shipping on Select Used Games on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 1 Posted By: ezwrighter Views: 401 Replies: 3 All of the following have free shipping: GameFly Store – Xbox 360 Prototype $9.99 Left 4 Dead 2 $19.99 NCAA Football 10 $19.99 Brutal Legend $9.99 Rock Band Country Track Pack $9.99…

NEWS: Frogger Returns Announced for DSiWare on Nintendo World Report Headlines
After making a grand return on WiiWare, Frogger continues his street crossing adventure on DSiWare.

NEWS: Wii Netflix Service Begins Today on Nintendo World Report Headlines
Wii players with a Netflix account can finally see their movies on the system today.

Casual Game Design: Designing Play for the Gamer in ALL of Us on FlazX Last 10 Links
From Windows Solitaire to Bejeweled to Wii Tennis, casual games have radically changed the landscape of games. By simplifying gameplay and providing quick but intense blasts of engaging play, casual games have drawn in huge new audiences of players….

Wii Controllers Do Not Infringe Patents on 1UP RSS feed
Nintendo’s video game controllers do not infringe on a patent by Anascape Ltd., according to a court ruling today. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that Nintendo’s controllers — including the Wii Remote, Nunchuck, Classic…


Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and more.

Posted: February 17th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: | No Comments »

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 for Wii, Xbox360, PS3 $20 on SlickDeals.net

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (Xbox360, PS3, Wii) $19.99 @ Amazon on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and more.

Posted: February 17th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: | No Comments »

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Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Do androids dream of amazing deals? Today our dealzmodo is packed with a stunning 3-D Dell monitor, the epic 5-disc Blu-ray version of Blade Runner, and an oldschool 2D side-scroller you can enjoy—like tears in the rain. Top Deals: • 23″…


Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and more.

Posted: February 17th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: | No Comments »

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The Daily GameDev.Net on GameDev.Net
I do apologize for taking so long with this today, but it’s a busy time. Both SlimDX and SlimTune are getting new releases late this week, and I’ve got crazy amounts of prep work to do for GDC. I don’t know how you wrote this stuff up Daily, Trent….

Amazon.com – Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (Wii, PS3 or Xbox 360) $19.99 on Dealcatcher – Today’s Deals
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and more.

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

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Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Today’s dealz is shiny, slippery, and green—watch yourself. The almighty MacBook makes a return, Mass Effect 2 is essential to your Xbox library, and an all new offering in the personal lubrication department makes its hobomodo debut. Top…


The Legend of Zelda, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, WiiWare, and more.

Posted: February 10th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , | No Comments »

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Nintendo Media Summit is on the HorizonFebruary 24 in San Francisco on Infendo – Nintendo blog
Super Mario Galaxy 2. Metroid: Other M. Zelda Wii. All of these and more could be shown off at Nintendo’s own Media Summit to be held on February 24–two weeks from today. “Please join us for a full day of presentations, demos and…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Today’s dealzmodo is lovingly and flame-retardantly stuffed with warm, cute, cuddly—gadgets. Canon’s adorable and powerful HF S10, Philips’ soft and huggable HDTV, and a purple Pollywog to melt your ice-cold heart. Warm up, you icy…

Wall Clips Organize Controllers In Wiimote Locations [Accessories] on Gizmodo
Controllers can be a hassle to keep track of, and often clutter up valuable home entertainment space. But here comes the Wall Clip, what Mary Poppins would surely have used if the Banks children had been gamers. I’m sure the Wall Clip can be used to…

Review: Old-School ‘Blaster Master Overdrive’ Is Blast From the Past on Wired Top Stories
With a few smart tweaks, this retro WiiWare title successfully upgrades ’80s tank game Blaster Master. If only the graphics fared better in the remake.

The Fitbit Portends a Scary New World [Shut Up Fitbit] on Gawker
Yesterday Tumblr founder David Karp wrote that he and his girlfriend were going to try wearing Fitbits during sex so they could calculate their physical exertion. Get ready for the brave new world of truly constant life-updating. You wear your Fitbit…


Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, No More Heroes, Wii Play, and more.

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

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Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Loads of loot in our dealz. One of our favorite HDTVs from last year just had its price slashed, as did one of our favorite laptops. Dead Rising 2 has been delayed so satisfy your unquenchable zombie bloodlust in hobomodo. Top Deals: • 15.6″ Dell…

Madden NFL 11 (pre-order) + $20 Credit at Amazon or Walmart: Xbox 360 or PS3 $60, Wii $50 on SlickDeals.net

Monster Lab (Wii) Game $10 on SlickDeals.net

Survey: Game Devs Walking Away From Wii, Warming Up To iPhone [Nintendo] on Kotaku
Game developers are focusing less on the Wii and more on the iPhone, according to a new survey of more than 800 video game professionals, with development on Apple’s platform nearly doubling over the year prior. That survey of developers from North…

Friday [Note] on Kotaku
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Why Is It Called China? I don’t know about you, but it’s been an exhausting week for me. Between the features, breaking news and reviews and handling a lot of manageminty and behind the scenes stuff, this week has zipped…

Madden NFL 11 Game (Xbox 360, PS3) + $20 Gift Card $59.96 (Wii $49.96) at Amazon on Techbargains.com
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Nintendo Points, De Blob, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and more.

Posted: February 4th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , | No Comments »

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Rock Band Weekly: Megadeth’s ‘Rust in Peace,’ The Who mashed-up on Joystiq
Hey, Rock Band aficionados! Are you ready to spend your hard-earned Microsoft Points, Wii Points or good old-fashioned cash money on tracks which you’ll never be able to play without injuring your tender, fragile metacarpals? Brace your bones — the…

Kuju closes Manila branch, integrates kid-focused studio on Joystiq
UK-based Kuju Entertainment has confirmed to Develop the closure of its Manila studio and the integration of another studio into its Zoë Mode brand. The studio in the Philippines had developed Circus Games for the Wii, but it appears the big top…

Play The Who’s Super Bowl halftime performance in Rock Band [update] on Joystiq
[NFL] If you want to play a bunch of songs by The Who in Rock Band in a manner that satisfies your minute attention span, and do so soon, MTV and Harmonix just made an announcement that will delight you (however briefly). Alternately, you’re going to…

The Grinder Goes Multiplatform on Cubed3.com News
An IGN interview reveals that the High Voltage Software Developed game is no longer a Wii exclusive. Plus a New trailer inside.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (Nintendo Wii) on Cubed3.com News
Is Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 really all that ultimate on Wii? We find out.

Prope Working with Namco Bandai for Wii and DS on Cubed3.com News
Sonic the Hedgehog’s father Yuji Naka’s Prope Studio have found a different publisher to work with and #45; Namco Bandai, producing [i]Ivy the Kiwi[/i].

de Blob Sequel Planned for Wii on Cubed3.com News
The popular Wii platform/puzzler from THQ, [i]de Blob[/i] is set to see a sequel sometime between 2011 and 2012.

New Pro Evo Wii / Winning Eleven Announced on Cubed3.com News
Winning Eleven / Pro Evolution Soccer will be getting a second installment this year, [i]Winning Eleven 2010: Aoki Samurai no Chousen[/i].


The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, New Super Mario Bros., Mario Kart DS, and more.

Posted: January 29th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle – review on GoNintendo
A portion of a Hanafuda Times review… With its retro style, it’s practical use of the classic controller, and it’s more-than-amazing boss battles, Desperate Struggle is yet another masterpiece from the Quentin Tarantino of video games: Suda…

New shovelware coming to Wii from UFO Interactive on GoNintendo
Man, this game is going to be horrible. You don’t even need to see any screens or hear details to know that. I love Chuck E. Cheese, but I think I’ll stick to the brick and mortar locations instead of the game. Thanks to Hero of Legend…

Norwegian top 20 VC/WiiWare/DSiWare – week 4 on GoNintendo
WiiWare 1 (1) – Pokémon Rumble Demo version 2 (3) – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord Demo version 3 (2) – World of Goo Demo version 4 (4) – NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits Demo version 5 (5) – BIT.TRIP BEAT Demo version 6 (6) -…

Amazon – Top 5 software sales worldwide, per platform on GoNintendo
Nintendo Wii North America: 1. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) 2. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo) 3. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo) 4. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo) 5. Just Dance (Ubisoft) Japan: 1. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) 2. Wii…

GoNintendo and GameDaily feature – Nintendo’s most under-appreciated games on GoNintendo
When you think of Nintendo, your mind is automatically filled with years and years of fantastic memories. The Mario outings, the Zelda adventures, the Kirby journeys, the Metroid missions…and so much more. There’s no shortage of…

Nintendo’s Iwata dismisses iPad on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
Mario Factory president says Apple’s latest device offered “no surprises”; marginalizes HD gaming; rules out HD Wii, motion-sensing DS.

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
The Dell Adamo is back at a nice price, Panasonic’s VIERA is a superb choice for an HDTV, and if you’re hankerin’ for some sublime bear and unicorn action then today’s Hobomodo is a must for any iPhone owner. Top Deals: • 13.4″ Dell Adamo Laptop…


Wii Balance Board, No More Heroes, Virtual Console, and more.

Posted: December 14th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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DJ Hero Renegade Edition with Turntable Bundle (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii) $120 on SlickDeals.net

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack (PC, Mac) $25, Marvel Ultimate Alliance (Wii) $10 on SlickDeals.net

Green Day To Get Their Own ‘Rock Band’ Game on Idolator: Music News, Reviews, And Gossip
Green Day sure have a lot on their plate this past year: promoting 21st Century Breakdown, embarking on a world tour, developing a Broadway musical based on their songs, raking up the Grammy noms and sweeping Rolling Stone readers’…

Melanie Chartoff: Dreidel Mania on The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
The rate of change on our spinning Earth these days is dizzying. Amazing advances render familiar things obsolete and replace them with new concepts so quickly that Mr. Webster can hardly keep up with michiginah slang suddenly made kosher by common…

Nintendo dates Endless Ocean 2, Pokemon HeartGold, more on Joystiq
Nintendo’s Q1 release schedule is as packed with new information as all Nintendo release schedules are. In addition to the announcements we’ve already covered, Nintendo confirmed the March 14 date for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Endless…

NintendoWare weekly: Bejeweled, Blaster Master, Earthworm Jim 2 on Joystiq
As promised, Sunsoft’s brought Blaster Master to the Virtual Console — though we think the impact is somewhat dulled by the quantity of other games available for download this week. There’s a total of 11 different games available, so head past the…

Prince Of Persia: Forgotten Sands Is A Prequel And A Sequel [Ubisoft] on Kotaku
Ubisoft reveals new details about Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, a game set between The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, granting the Prince power over the forces of nature, which he will conveniently forget by the second game. The problem…

The Nintendo Download: Blaster Master Meets Earthworm Jim [Downloadables] on Kotaku
The Nintendo Download goes underground this week, dislodging sentient earthworms from the topsoil as it desperately searches for its mutated pet frog. Despite a strong showing across all three of Nintendo’s downloadable game services, the Virtual…

Boys Can’t Play Majesco’s Dance Sensation! [Game Announce] on Kotaku
Young girls can live out their dance fantasies in their living room with Majesco’s Dance Sensation! for the Nintendo Wii. Young boys will just have to keep hiding their passion for creative movement from a world that just wouldn’t understand. It’s…

Nothing Says I Love You Like Pink And Blue Wii Remotes [Nintendo] on Kotaku
While announcing its early 2010 software lineup this morning, Nintendo also announced a February 14th North American release date for the pink and blue Wii remotes, giving the significant others of Nintendo fans the perfect Valentine’s Day gift idea….

Nintendo Lists Names And Dates For Wii, DS Winter 2010 Games Line-Up [Nintendo] on Kotaku
A pair of March Pokemons and a February deep-sea diving sequel were among the highlights of the DS and Wii games listed by Nintendo today for release in early 2010. Third-parties have some possible gems for Wii too. Highlights include: -Strong…

Green Day: Rock Band Works With Other Rock Band [Rock Band] on Kotaku
Sure, Green Day: Rock Band sees Harmonix taking yet another page out of Activision’s book entitled “How To Make Us Sick Of Your Music Franchise”, but it does have one advantage over its predecessor, The Beatles: Rock Band. That game was…

X-Men Origins Wolverine for Wii – $16.99 shipped on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 0 Posted By: FatWalletTopDeals Views: 148 Replies: 0 Newegg has the Wolverine: X-Men Origins Wii game for $16.99 with free shipping. I’m happy to find a T rated game with pretty good reviews and at such an attractive price. (FatWallet…

DJ HERO Renegade Edition (PS3/360/Wii) $119.99 – For limited time on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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Buy.com Savings + 2.66% CB (12/14) on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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