Need for Speed: Undercover and more.

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

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Bioshock 2 Tops Sales Charts on digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular
Bioshock 2 entered at number one in the UK charts this week. Finally not a Wii title.

Logitech 2.4GHz Speed Force Wireless Wheel for the Nintendo Wii for $17.95 Shipped with Amazon Prime on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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WiiWare, Endless Ocean, Need for Speed: Undercover, and more.

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

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Line-up: Max & The Magic Marker Demo on Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Originally a Wiiware game, I notice this drawing/platformer is now on the PC. You can get the demo from here and then consider buying it, for cash money. With me getting seethingly angry with a Jean advert yesterday, I can’t help but think that…

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Wii Fit, Wii Music, The Legend of Zelda, and more.

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

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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers Review: The Big Book Of FF Activities [Review] on Kotaku
The Crystal Chronicles continue on the Wii with Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers, the action-packed third installment of Nintendo’s personal Final Fantasy series. A thousand years after the original Crystal Chronicles the world…

LG’s Newest HDTVs Claim “Wii-like” Control Experience [Ces10] on Kotaku
How can television manufacturer LG Electronics make its latest batch of big black rectangles stand apart from the crowd? While CES is full of bigger-than-last-year TVs and high-def 3D displays, it’s LG’s new “Magic Wand” that intrigues us. The TV…

Gentlemiis, Start Your Engines … [Sonic & Sega All-stars Racing] on Kotaku
So, the Xbox 360 version of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing gets Banjo (and) Kazooie as playable characters. What’s the Wii version offering? Well, you, of course. And by that Sega means Mii. Sega announced on its official blog today that players’ Miis…

Memorex Jumps on the Wii Bandwagon, Brings Color [Ces10] on Kotaku
Memorex, not willing to cede the lucrative gaming Nintendo peripheral market to the likes of Energizer, Mad Catz and Logitech, announced today nearly a dozen accessories for the DS and Wii that you likely won”t need or want. The company is so…

Capcom France Not Holding High Hopes for Nintendo in 2010 on GoNintendo
Capcom France head, Antoine Seux, revealed in a recent interview that sales of Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles were “below what we had hoped” and it was noted that 16,000 units of the game had been sold up to Dec. 23. The numbers…

Extra Extra: Video Games Can Make You Happy on GoNintendo
Well, that’s EXACTLY why I’ve been playing them! Dr. Mark Baldwin of Montreal’s McGill University feels that Video Gaming can improve the mental health of the player and has even released a game in 1997 which improved confidence and…

Angry Video Game Nerd – Street Fighter 2010 on GoNintendo
Video Games | ScrewAttack | Angry Video Game Nerd: Street Fighter 2010 XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here

GameFly top 10 as of Jan. 6th on GoNintendo
Check out Wii and DS specific charts here

Preorder Sakura Wars: So Long My Love for Wii, get an art book on GoNintendo
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Nintendo – Zelda Wii in 2010 and New Handheld in the Works on digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata talked with Asahi Shimbun about a host of Nintendo related topics through 2010 and beyond


Wii Sports Resort, The Legend of Zelda, Need for Speed: Undercover, and more.

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

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NEWS: New Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Character Revealed on Nintendo World Report Headlines
Yatterman #2 is joining the roster for Capcom's Wii fighter.

Nintendo Breaking Records, Taking Names In Europe [Business] on Kotaku
Joining Nintendo of America today in their back-slapping and high-fiving are Nintendo of Europe, who have released a number of impressive tallies for sales of both hardware and software. Hardware first! The Wii has now sold 20 million units in…

Tatsunoko vs Capcom: A New Challenger! [Capcom] on Kotaku
Capcom unveiled a brand new character for their Wii 2D fighter Tatsunoko vs Capcom yesterday. Sadly, that character is somebody only 2% of you will have ever heard of. It’s Ai-chan from Yatterman, otherwise known as Yatterman 2, who joins her partner…

Report: New Zelda Out By End of 2010, First DS Successor Details [Nintendo] on Kotaku
In an interview with Japanese newspaper the Asahi Shimbun, Nintendo Co., Ltd. president Satoru Iwata discussed some of this year’s goals, which include releasing the newest Legend of Zelda game. High on the Japanese exec’s list was increasing the…

Five Ways Japan Can Stop Game Industry Shrinkage [Japan] on Kotaku
As the data indicates, the once robust Japanese game market is getting smaller each year. Surely, the Japanese gaming industry can figure out things that can be done to change this. Until then, Kotaku has taken upon itself (you’re welcome) to come up…

Nielsen survey says most PSP users are female, Xbox 360 most played on Joystiq
In its 2010 Media Industry Face Sheet, the Nielsen Company tallied some interesting numbers [PDF] related to the increase of social media and how video game console usage trended in 2009. According to its survey statistics, Sony’s PSP market in the…

Robot videogames help children to read, maybe… (Video) on ROBOTS DREAMS
Tired of the battle over whether or not videogames are turning the brains of our children into mush? Ever wonder if there was some way to harness their attraction to robots so that it motivated them to read? MegaMan may just be the answer to all your…

Capcom: “Gamers have abandoned the Wii” on bit-tech.net News Feed
Capcom has said that gamers have abandoned the Wii, but Nintendo thinks otherwise.

Dell Video Game Console Sale (Nintendo Wii $184, Xbox 360 Arcade $174) Free Shipping at Dell Home on Techbargains.com
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NEWS: Iwata Discusses the Next Nintendo Portable and Zelda on Nintendo World Report Headlines
Nintendo President speaks about the successor to the Nintendo DS, the Wii Vitality Sensor, and the release of the next Legend of Zelda.


Wii Remote, Need for Speed: Undercover, and more.

Posted: November 30th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , | No Comments »

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Free $20 Gift Card with Nintendo Wii Game System at Amazon on Dealhack
Today only: get a free $20 Amazon Gift Card with the purchase of the Wii Game Console for $200 shipped at Amazon. The Wii features compact design, WiFi, wireless remote controller, four Wii remote controller ports, four Nintendo GameCube controller…

Wii sales dipped Thanksgiving week on Gamespot Recent Updates [News]
Nintendo reports 550,000 consoles sold in US during important November 22-28 window; DS Lite, DSi set new handheld record with combined 1-million-unit haul.

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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, WiiWare, Taiko no Tatsujin, and more.

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

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Tony Hawk: RIDE now out on Ubergizmo
Tony Hawk: RIDE has finally arrived in North America across Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms, where most people would be curious to give the wireless skateboard controller a go in their living rooms. We wonder whether it is…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
If our gift guides didn’t give you enough ideas for the upcoming holiday season, check out today’s Deals. You can get 10% off a Zune HD stocking stuffer or even bigger savings on a TV that everyone can enjoy. Top Deals: • 15.6″ Dell Vostro A860…

Wii Pray Producer Will Reach Bajillionaire Status (Before Descending Into Hell) [Wii] on Gizmodo
“A family shouldn’t have to wait until Sunday to worship the Lord. Now you can go to church every day without leaving your home.” Mass: We Pray is a video game parody that doesn’t outright admit to making fun of the Wii, but for some reason, that…

Walmart Black Friday Ad Leaks With $78 Blu-ray Player [Black Friday] on Gizmodo
Unlike many other Black Friday retailers, Walmart has some legitimately sweet gadget deals going on—like a Magnavox NB500 Blu-ray player for $78 and a whole mess of HDTVs. * Indicates a doorbuster item Computers Acer 17.3″ Blue Laptop w/4GB…

Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom dev diary reveals that Nintendo was surprised Capcom wanted to take the game online on GoNintendo
Check out this latest dev blog update from Capcom’s Niitsuma-san… “Implementing of the Network Mode” Going back a bit to when we started off the project… When we were having a meeting about whether we will implement…

FIFA 10 – review on GoNintendo
A portion of an NWR review… FIFA 10 is a fantastic soccer game that has all the gameplay of the HD versions with a nice touch of family-friendliness and accessibility. It’s a game that walks the line between arcade and simulation with…

Sumo Digital explains creating F1 2009, a racing game that appeals to sim fans and newcomers on GoNintendo
A portion of a SPOnG interview with Sumo Digital’s Ned Waterhouse… SPOnG: With much detail on car tuning and things, what sort of research did you guys undertake to make F1 2009 a quality experience? Ned Waterhouse: We had to do extensive…

Japan – Nintendo Channel updates (Flipnote Viewer overview, Tales of Graces commercial and more) on GoNintendo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNQNPTgkBg4 Direct link, and videos for Taiko no Tatsujin Wii Dodoon to 2 Yome, Flipnote Viewer, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, WiiWare demos, Sengoku Musou 3, Professor Layton and the Devil’s Flute, FFCC: The Crystal…

Need for Speed: NITRO – review on GoNintendo
A portion of a GameDaily review… EA’s latest Need For Speed effort on Wii would’ve benefited from online play and several more tracks and cars. As it stands, however, Nitro is an enthralling racing game, with plenty of…

Toys R Us announces pre-Black Friday game deals on Joystiq
In a refreshing move, Toys R Us revealed some November video game deals for Sunday, November 22 through Thursday, November 26, available both in-store and online. Therefore, they won’t require you to stand outside in the middle of the night or battle…

Krome Studios lays off ‘undisclosed number’ of staff on Joystiq
It’s always sad when our layoffs tag claims another victim and, today, Australia-based Krome Studios is the latest. The developer responsible for the PS2, PSP, Wii and DS ports of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and who recently wrapped up…


New Super Mario Bros., Call of Duty 3, Need for Speed: Undercover, and more.

Posted: November 15th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Unity Game Development Essentials [Book Review] on fullasagoog.com full roast blend
I’ve just finished reading Unity Game Development Essentials by Will Goldstone (Packt Publishing). First a quick lowdown on what Unity itself is for those not familiar: Unity (website) is an integrated development environment for Windows…

Mind Controlled Gaming- enter Mindflex…Told you So on fullasagoog.com full roast blend
It’s funny. A year ago I wrote about a product called MindFlex in Mind Co in Mindcontrol Software continues to evolve watch out Wii and how Mattel had bought them. At the time I wondered what they could possibly do with a mind controlled…

BLOG: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Launch Event on Nintendo World Report Headlines

Call of Duty 3 for the Wii $19.99 @ Amazon + FSSS on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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Wal-Mart partial BF ad leak on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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Cat Loaf [Night Note] on Kotaku
To: Luke From: Owen Re: Modern Mario Bear, my cat, has been behaving a little weird lately. I think the crap weather here in Oregon is getting to her, because it’s darker than California and the wet weather means she’s indoors more often. Bear…

Week in Games: Out With a Blast [New Releases] on Kotaku
The final full week before Thanksgiving in the U.S. marks the final big week of releases in the fall sales window. This one sees Assassin’s Creed II, Left 4 Dead 2, Tony Hawk Ride and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. And the God of War Collection. And Lego…

Odd And Odder Mario Sightings In New York [Gallery] on Kotaku
Yesterday, we gave you video of the makeshift Mario Museum Nintendo set up outside of its New York City store, commemorating the launch of New Super Mario Bros. Wii. But that video didn’t quite capture the wild sights nearby. Click each image to…

So, Get New Super Mario Bros. Wii Yet? [Super Mario Bros] on Kotaku
Gotta say, I rather dig these Sunday launches for Nintendo titles. I’m sure preachers and the NFL don’t, but whatever. New Super Mario Bros. Wii is out today, and those who picked it up are probably itching to tell someone. So, tell us about it, and…

Japanese hardware sales, Nov. 2 – Nov. 8: Flipped the Script edition on Joystiq
Man, it’s going to be awfully difficult to read that script, now that it’s been utterly and irreversibly flipped. Now it’s words-side-down, so the only thing that’s going to be reading it is going to be the table. Which is impossible, because tables…


Wii Shop Channel, Mario Kart Wii, Need for Speed: Undercover, and more.

Posted: November 3rd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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Here’s why Sukeban Shachou Rena Wii should have sold more than 100 copies on GoNintendo
Direct link here

Rabbids Go Home remembers oft-forgotten Wii features on GoNintendo
If you’ve been following our coverage of Rabbids Go Home, you’ve known for quite some time that the title makes use of both the Wiimote speaker and offers a Channel as well. We make a big deal of that sort of thing, since we’re a…

New Super Mario Bros. Wii – the joys of team-killing on GoNintendo
Direct link here

Fast Food Panic – more Wii and DS screens on GoNintendo
Check out more from each game in our Flickr set

Analyst calls out Wii, casual game competition and music game fatigue for industry slump on GoNintendo
Broadpoint AmTech analyst Ben Schachter has an idea as to why the industry’s sales have fallen flat. Well actually, make that three ideas. He’s summarized his reasons in the bullet points below. 1. Wii Weakness: Since few publishers…

RUMOR – Is Konami working on Jackal ReBirth? on GoNintendo
It appears that at one point or another, an undisclosed WiiWare project was in the works. It could very well be in the works right now. Details on the project are scarce, but the image above clearly shows that a Jackal remake was being put together…

Miyamoto: Next Zelda will use MotionPlus for more realistic swordplay on Joystiq
Nintendo’s resident legend, Shigeru Miyamoto, has revealed that the next installment in the Legend of Zelda series on Wii will make use of Wii MotionPlus for more realistic sword combat and targeting. “In this (installment of the series), we’re using…

Nintendo planning to offer WiiWare demos on Joystiq
During the recent investor Q&A session, Satoru Iwata announced plans to begin rolling out demos for a small selection of WiiWare games this month. He didn’t say which region or regions would receive this service, so let’s assume it’s just Japan….

Nintendo DSi LL upgrades to larger screens and stylus on Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine
A new model Nintendo DSi console is being launched this month in Japan with larger 4.2-inch dual screens and a larger stylus. The DSi LL will be bundled with three DSiWare titles pre-installed – a dictionary and two brain training games, and a…

Next Zelda Will Use MotionPlus for Better Sword Fights on 1UP RSS feed
There’s still a lot left to learn about the next official Zelda installment on the Wii, but what we now know about its gameplay just became a little more specific. At a recent Q&A session in Tokyo, Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed a few details regarding…

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Updated Hands-On Preview on 1UP RSS feed
With less than two weeks to go until Nintendo unleashes New Super Mario Bros. Wii upon unsuspecting Americans, your excitement should be building to a fever pitch. After all, this is the old-school Mario game you always wanted to play in 1990:…

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Japanese Love Hotels on dannychoo.com – Your portal to Japan
Explore the depths of Shinjuku or Shibuya and you will come across love hotels – places designed for couples to have some hanky panky. Not only does this place allow female couples and folks on their own, they also rent out Wii and costumes for those…

Review: Need For Speed: Nitro on Eurogamer
Wheel sin. Did you know that while Need For Speed is one of the biggest-selling gaming brands in the world year after year, no one gives a stuff about the Wii…


WiiWare, Need for Speed: Undercover, and more.

Posted: October 11th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , | No Comments »

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Chronos Twin coming to DSi/DSiWare? on GoNintendo
According to the ESRB, Chronos Twin is also hitting the DSi in some form. We know that game is coming to WiiWare, and it already hit the DS in Europe. Could there be a DSi/DSiWare version on the way as well? Thanks to ZRK for the heads up.
 

5th Cell made Scribblenauts in a year…but could do fantastic things with 3 years on GoNintendo
“[We worked on Scribblenauts for] a year and three months, which is crazy. That’s probably the only thing I don’t like about 5th Cell’s development. It’s just how it is. That’s the way it is. We’re competing against companies like…
 

No plans for Wii versions of Street Fighter IV, Alpha 4 on GoNintendo
“For the foreseeable future, SSFIV is only on Xbox 360 and PS3.” – Christian Svensson, Corporate Officer/VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development “Although every console partisan is bigtime into exclusives, Capcom tries to support…
 

Pokemon Park Wii: Pikachu’s Great Adventure – first ‘tiny’ look on GoNintendo
While it may be a small, hard-to-see poster, at least it’s our first look at the game! Thanks to Hero of Legend for the heads up! Link
 

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Transformers: The Game, Sonic Unleashed, Resident Evil 4, and more.

Posted: July 30th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

IGN Updates on GoNintendo
Videos Daisy Fuentes Pilates News Activision Unveils Epic 85 Song Set List in Guitar Hero 5 WiiWare Overturns August 3 Multiplayer Details in Summer Athletics 2009 Monster Hunter 3 Tops a Million Nintendo’s Earnings Fall Get The Party…
 

Capcom sales figures – estimates and totals on GoNintendo
Sales estimates Monster Hunter tri – 2,000,000 Sales totals Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition – 1,600,000 Some interesting information on the RE4: Wii sales. This updated sales figure now shows that the Wii version has surpassed total sales of the…
 

ELSPA UK Sales Awards [June/July 09] on GoNintendo
12 Titles reach Silver Status (100k) POKEMON PLATINUM DS NINTENDO THE SIMS 3 PC EA UFC 2009: UNDISPUTED XB360 THQ SONIC UNLEASHED XB360 SEGA 100 CLASSIC BOOK COLLECTION DS NINTENDO EA SPORTS ACTIVE WII EA UFC 2009: UNDISPUTED PS3 THQ TRANSFORMERS:…