Arc Rise Fantasia, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, and more.

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

Wii news from around the web:

NEWS: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan on Nintendo World Report Headlines
Seven games, including Muramasa: The Demon Blade and Arc Rise Fantasia, will kick it off in late February.

NEWS: EA Sports Keeping the Tiger Woods License on Nintendo World Report Headlines
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 will hit stores this summer for Wii and other systems.

REVIEWS: Kamen Rider Dragon Knight on Nintendo World Report Headlines
Colorful super hero action lands on the Wii in a manner most pleasant.


WiiWare, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Cave Story, and more.

Posted: January 6th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Cave Story Theme As Envisioned By Japanese McDonalds Ads [Clips] on Kotaku
Cave Story, the freeware action adventure game from indie developer Daisuke Amaya, has a retro sounding soundtrack. It’s perfect fodder to be recreated with Ronald McDonald ads. Actually, that should read “Donald McDonald” as these are Japanese ads,…

NSFW: Is This The Sexiest Game Developer Website? [Art] on Kotaku
Not counting erotic game developers, Japanese game developer Vanillaware must surely must have the market for the industry’s sauciest website cornered. Don’t believe us? Check out its landing page. Largely specializing in 2D sprite-based game…


Super Mario Bros., Wii Shop Channel, Bit.Trip, and more.

Posted: November 24th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Miyamoto and Iwata used to be the kings of the arcade on GoNintendo
A portion of the Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. Wii feature… Miyamoto: As you can imagine, I was a big fan of games. What’s more, while now there are lots of people at Nintendo who are highly skilled video game players, at the time I…

GameSpot updates on GoNintendo
Bit.Trip Void review, videos Today On the Spot – FFCC: The Crystal Bearers, ModNation Racers This Week on Wii Shop Channel 11/24/09 Need for Speed: Nitro DS review

IGN Updates on GoNintendo
Videos LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks News Evan Longoria Named MLB 2K10 Cover Athlete Rock Group Tesla Appearing in Guitar Hero 6 The DJ Hero Party Continues With Remixes From Superstar DJ David…

Ten first person shooters to look forward to in 2010 on GoNintendo
Red Steel 2 is the only Wii first person shooter that people are looking forward to. I honestly can’t think of any others that are hitting the Wii that have people interested. Am I forgetting something? Article here

FFCC: The Crystal Bearers – preview on GoNintendo
Video Games | Final Fantasy CC: The Crystal Bearers | Preview XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here

Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. Wii – fully translated on GoNintendo
The absolutely massive Iwata Asks feature on New Super Mario Bros. Wii feature has finally been translated for North America. I’m going to pour through it a bit later, but I thought you guys would like the chance to run through on your own. …

Muramasa: The Demon Blade – now available in Australia on GoNintendo
Muramasa: The Demon Blade shouldn’t be out in Australia just yet, but it is! Looks like the game managed to sneak out before the original release date, which is of course, great news for Aussie gamers. Do your part as an Aussie Wii fan (if…

New Super Mario Bros. Wii – review on GoNintendo
A portion of a Kombo review… Side-scrolling Mario platformers are the gold standard of gaming, and this title does not disappoint. Consider it highly recommended, particularly to long-time Nintendo fanatics. Full review here

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Reflex Edition – review on GoNintendo
A portion of a CheatCC review… Treyarch had its work cut out for it in bringing a high-definition smash hit like Call of Duty 4 to the Wii, but the team really pulled it off. While there’s no real reason to pick up Modern Warfare: Reflex…

Amazon Video Game & Accessory Deals (Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3) at Amazon on Techbargains.com
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Penguin Suit Cat on Snuzzy
SOMEONE has been playing a little too much New Super Mario Bros. Wii. I love how the whiskers around her eyes come out the eye holes like “come hither” eyelashes. (via Mememolly)


Muramasa: The Demon Blade, WiiWare, Wii Fit, and more.

Posted: October 22nd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Hands On: Okamiden on Eurogamer
Okami again? For the sequel to a game that sold poorly enough to get a Capcom studio shut down, there was a hell of a lot of interest in Okamiden at the Tokyo Game Show recently. Show-goers had to brave…

News: Uncharted 2 helps PS3 cause in Japan on Eurogamer
But nothing can budge DS Pokemon. The PS3 Slim continues to sell well in Japan, bolstered this week by the arrival of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. The Sony…

Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond trailers feature Mario, homages to classic game characters on GoNintendo
Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond is not coming to the Wii, but the promo trailers sure play up some Nintendo connections, as well as homages to other classic gaming characters. I think anyone can enjoy these promo videos. Video Games |…

How can third parties get their games to sell on Wii? on GoNintendo
There have been a number of high-profile third party titles for Wii that have fallen way low of sales expectations. Sometimes we see third parties making excuses for these low sales, and other times the publishers and developers involved are…

Ignition happy with Muramasa: The Demon Blade sales on GoNintendo
The sales numbers for September for Muramasa are in the ball park of 35K… however we all know NPD numbers can be roughly 15-20% off of actual sell through. The sales numbers are in line with expectations and we’re happy with how it’s…

IGN Updates on GoNintendo
Videos Rage of the Gladiator Rabbids Go Home Jam Sessions 2 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Arcade Attack News It’s Time To Meet the NERF Elite Tomy Reveals New Characters in Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 Ignition and Marvelous Bring Arc Rise…

The 9 manliest game titles of 2009 on GoNintendo
Majesco sure made one manly title with Go Play: Lumberjacks. Too bad it never caught on with…well…anyone. The title failed to catch the attention of Wii owners, even though it was a mini-game fest. I guess being a lumberjack…


Mario Kart Wii, MySims, Samurai Warriors 3, and more.

Posted: September 29th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel $39.99 shipped @ Amazon on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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Mario Kart with Wheel for Wii for $40 + free shipping on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Amazon.com offers the Mario Kart with Wheel for Wii for $39.98 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $7, although we saw it offered for $10 less back in June (since expired).
 

IGN Updates on GoNintendo
Videos Dead Space Extraction Muramasa: The Demon Blade Samurai Warriors 3 News Square-Enix Working on 2-3 Big, New Projects Activision’s Rapala: We Fish, a New Species of Fishing Game, is Now Out for Wii Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga Now…
 


Mario Kart Wii, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Wii Remote, and more.

Posted: September 27th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

GoNintendo End of Day Thought: Muramasa: The Demon Blade review by D3stiny_Sm4sher on GoNintendo
D3stiny_Sm4sher returns with another Monday morning review for you all. Muramasa has been getting a ton of chatter, but was it worth the buzz? You’ll have to read on to find out! While you do that, I’m going to slip off to bed. I need…
 

Top 10 video game remakes on GoNintendo
This is a pretty odd list. There are a number of games included on this list that aren’t remakes at all. Mario Kart Wii is included, and I’m pretty sure that’s not a remake. There are others that don’t make sense as well,…
 


Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, and more.

Posted: September 25th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Wii Sports Resort for 2: Save a little money on a bundle on Crave: The gadget blog
This is the way Wii Sports Resort should have been packaged in the first place.(Credit: Nintendo) Now that the Nintendo Wii is $199, there are two ways to go about using your savings: putting it in a low-risk bank account, or buying the rest of the…
 

Review: Muramasa: The Demon Blade for Nintendo Wii on Geek.com
Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a beautifully-constructed 2D side-scrolling action game for the Nintendo Wii. One can’t describe a game like that without mentioning the fantastic PS2 title Odin Sphere, so be sure to get up to speed on that game as…
 


Wii Fit, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Wii Sports, and more.

Posted: September 24th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

I don’t remember Phantasy Star II looking like this on GoNintendo
Looks like the hectic times of TGS are making some of the IGN team crack! I’d love to get some Valkyria Chronicles action on Wii, but I don’t think that’ll happen. Link and Link
 

Dead Space: Extraction – review on GoNintendo
A portion of a Vooks review… One of the best games that the Wii has to offer and one of the best spin-offs that feels like a complete standalone experience, rather than a rushed downgraded port. Those who don’t enjoy on-rail shooters or at…
 

Some Target locations already stocking Wii Fit Plus on GoNintendo
I don’t know know if Target locations are actually selling these yet, but if you’re really looking to get a bundle early, you can hit up your local Target and give it a shot! Link
 

Amazon – Celebrate Sunday’s Wii Price Drop with Savings on GoNintendo
Celebrate Sunday’s Wii Price Drop with Savings If you are considering a Wii, you might like to know that the price of the Wii console will drop to just $199.99 starting at 12 AM PST, Sunday, September 27, 2009. Come back when it does and…
 

Muramasa: The Demon Blade Review: Hot Springs Eternal [Review] on Kotaku
Odin Sphere developer Vanillaware brings their signature hand-drawn 2D style to the Nintendo Wii with Muramasa: The Demon Blade, a touching tale of a boy, a girl, and a whole bunch of swords. Kisuke is a young ninja in search of his past. Momohime is…
 

Limited-Edition Wii Sports Resort Bundle Features Two Wii MotionPlus Accessories for $60, Ships Oct. 12th on GoNintendo
Wii Sports Resort™ is all about getting multiple people involved in friendly sporting competitions. Starting Oct. 12, consumers will have even more incentive to get in on the fun when Nintendo releases a special, limited-edition bundle of the Wii…
 

Crash Time III coming to DS on GoNintendo
Good news…Crash Time III is coming to DS. Bad news…there’s no footage of that version. All we have is the announcement trailer, which features the 360/PS3/PC versions. Video Games | Crash Time 3 | TGS 09: Debut…
 

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers TGS Hands-On Preview on 1UP RSS feed
When Final Fantasy’s Wii debut title — a Crystal Chronicles sequel called The Crystal Bearers — fell off the map immediately after its brief announcement at E3 2006, everyone assumed the worst. Then, suddenly, it appeared again at this year’s E3,…
 


WiiWare, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Need for Speed: Nitro, and more.

Posted: September 22nd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Nintendo Wii Price Cut Confirmed? $199 This Sunday [Wii] on Gizmodo
So those rumors that the Wii will drop $50 on Sept. 27 are looking increasingly like a done deal. An internal memo from an anonymous Best Buy tipster backs-up the claim, and says Nintendo will make things official this Friday. When you think about,…
 

Need for Speed: NITRO – ‘career’ trailer on GoNintendo
Video Games | Need for Speed NITRO | TGS 09: Career Trailer HD XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here
 

Devs discuss the positives of WiiWare/DSiWare, say these options help Wii core fans get their fix on GoNintendo
“It’s been designed to be inviting, and to welcome newcomers to hardcore gaming. WiiWare can do that. It can reach that new Nintendo market that doesn’t play games, and that’s something for a developer to consider. And then there’s that…
 

Child with disabilities plays Wii via modified headset on GoNintendo
The clip starts at 9:40, and ends at 11:57 Direct link here (thanks Shay!)
 

Muramasa: The Demon Blade – review on GoNintendo
A portion of a GameCritics review… In every way save the graphics, I found Muramasa: The Demon Blade to be a failure. It certainly appears to be an attractive package at first glance (doubly so on the Wii given its comparatively weak library)…
 

Official Nintendo Wii Wheel $9.49 sss eligible @ Amazon on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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Muramasa: The Demon Blade and more.

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

Wii news from around the web:

Muramasa: The Demon Blade (Nintendo Wii) on Cubed3.com News
Muramasa has impressed Wii owners with its visuals from the start, but what of the rest of the game? We had an early preview of the game…