Nintendo Points, WiiWare, Super Mario Galaxy, and more.

Posted: April 26th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

A sporting chance: These “two-button” controls are a breath of fresh air on Infendo – Nintendo blog
Click here to view the embedded video. The Official World Cup game debuted on Wii and whatnot today, and I totally have World Cup fever. But that’s not what I’m here to talk about. I’m here to applaud EA Sports for simplifying…

Black Wii consoles headed to U.S. this May, sources say on Infendo – Nintendo blog
U.S. gamers could have their hands on a black Wii console to match their black Wii controllers as early as May , according to several retail folks who know such things. As for an exact date, retail moles at Target, GameStop and Future Shop all…

This week in Nintendo downloads on Infendo – Nintendo blog
In the world of downloadable video games, this week’s forecast calls for nonstop showers of awesomeness. A flood watch is in effect as heavy levels of high-quality digital entertainment threaten to disrupt boredom and bad moods across the country….

Spore Hero Nintendo Wii $18 at Amazon on BensBargains.net Latest Headlines
Amazon has Spore Hero for Nintendo Wii for $18 with free shipping on orders over $25. Create your own creature hero with over 250 collectable parts and special abilities. [ Compare ]

Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii) Game + $20 Gamestop Credit $42.50 (Preorder) on SlickDeals.net


Red Steel, New Super Mario Bros., Wii Sports Resort, and more.

Posted: April 26th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

News: UK charts: Ubisoft first with Conviction on Eurogamer
Monster Hunter Tri makes decent start. Wii game Monster Hunter Tri has debuted fifth in the UK all-formats chart. Capcom’s brilliant co-op…

Gamers say they don’t want motion controls due to Wii experiences, says dev on GoNintendo
“It (Sony Move) has a fantastic feel to it and it’s incredibly accurate. We’ve had no issues with it, and the hardware and the libraries have come on well. I understand that, if you read any of the forums, you’ll [see] people…

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes: Heroic Action Interview on GoNintendo
Video Games | Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes | Captivate 10: Heroic Action Interview XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here

GameStop – $10 coupon when you purchase these games on GoNintendo
Monster Hunter Tri (Nintendo Wii) New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo Wii) Link

Rechargeable Batteries and Your Wii Remote: Which Ones Are Right for You on GoNintendo
I really would like to find a good solution to the battery issue in Wiimotes. I’ve actually gone through a handful of chargers, but for one reason or another, they all seem to crap out on me. Now I’d rather just buy batteries and go the…

RUMOR – GameStop getting Black and White Wii Sports Resort system bundles on GoNintendo
I was just dropped an email from a reader that shall remain anonymous. This reader happens to work at GameStop, and provided us with this info. Reserves start May 2nd for May 9th release, $199.99. The same bundle WalMart had recently for a…

RUMOR – NHL 11 to feature Canadian Hockey League on GoNintendo
Is the Wii-exclusive NHL 11 going to feature the Canadian Hockey League? EA isn’t saying just yet, but a few other sources are. First up is Dhiren Mahiban of CKNW-AM radio in Calgary, via Twitter. “EA Sports NHL 2011 will have a #CHL…

Nintendo Channel updates in embed form – ‘Edmund McMillen’s WarioWare D.I.Y. microgame making-of’, and more on GoNintendo
Direct link and videos for Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver, 5 Arcade Gems, DodoGo! and Don’t Feed the Animals (thanks NintenDaan!)

Nintendo Channel – this week’s demo/video updates (April 26th) on GoNintendo
DS Demos Picross 3D America’s Test Kitchen Pots de Crème Demo America’s Test Kitchen Roasted Red Potatoes Demo Rooms DS (distribution ends 5/2/2010) Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects (distribution ends 5/2/2010) Deca Sports DS -…


Wii Sports, Mario Kart Wii, No More Heroes, and more.

Posted: April 26th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

aTunes – Full-featured audio player and manager on Ubuntu Geek
aTunes is a full-featured audio player and manager, developed in Java programming language, so it can be executed on different platforms: Windows, Linux and Unix-like systems, … (…) Read the rest of aTunes – Full-featured audio player and…

Japanese hardware sales, April 12 – April 18: Dry spell edition on Joystiq
Poor, poor April. After a quarter of pretty enormous video game releases, we’ve seen a noticeable slowdown over the past 25 days. Normally, we’d relish the opportunity to get caught up on the surplus the past few months have brought us, but … well,…

GoNintendo ‘End of Day’ thoughts – D3stiny_Sm4sher Reviews WarioWare: DIY (and an important site note) on GoNintendo
Okay, a quick little note from me, and then it’s off to the review. I’m heading into NYC tomorrow for something site related, but I’m going early in the morning. If all works out well, and there are no hiccups along the way, I…

Are game demos on the way out? on GoNintendo
I guess it all depends on what publishers and developers you are talking to. If you look at what Nintendo is doing, they are still pushing ahead with demos. While we don’t really see any Wii demos, we do get plenty of demos for DS games, and…

Amazon/Nintendo Channel data – Wii Sports Resort, Wii Fit Plus, New Super Mario Bros. Wii (April. 26th) on GoNintendo
Wii Fit Plus is doing much better than I thought it would be. I didn’t think that many people would be interested in the game, and for this long! Looks like Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus are titles that the expanded audience just can’t get…

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes – Japanese boxart, tentative price/release on GoNintendo
We know that Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes, but GameStop is showing us a tentative release date, along with a budget price. Sure, it might only be $10 less top-tier Wii games, but I’ll take the savings anytime I can! Link

ESRB updates on GoNintendo
Arc Rise Fantasia (Wii) – T LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (DS) – E10+ XG Blast! (DS) – E Let’s Paint (Wii) – E Little Bears (DS) – E Mahkongg Mysteries (DS) – E Despicable Me: The Game – Minion Mayhem (DS) – E 10 Minute…

Japanese software sales – April 12th to 18th (Top 50) on GoNintendo
01. / 01. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) – 32.108 / 3.686.739 (-14%) 02. / 05. [NDS] Friend Collection (Nintendo) – 20.883 / 3.110.984 (-7%) 03. / 03. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2010 (Konami) – 20.880 / 102.733 (-3 %)…


Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, and more.

Posted: April 25th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Nintendo Wii Console with Wii Sports + Bonus Game (Mario Bros, Mario Kart, Wii Sports Resort w/ MotionPlus, etc..) $206 on SlickDeals.net


Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Super Mario Bros., and more.

Posted: April 24th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Cave Story – review on GoNintendo
A portion of a Powrdup review… Cave Story is a fantastic retro game, and even holds its own against today’s releases. While the controls could be a bit tighter and the price point could make more sense, the things it does right far…

A pair of features on GoNintendo
Two features from Dtoid… E for Effort: Scribblenaut-so-much Netflix on Wii impressions

Wii Sports Resort in HD (via emulation) – more screens on GoNintendo
More here

WarioWare: D.I.Y. – tentative Aussie release on GoNintendo
We can clearly see that Nintendo is giving Australia the cold shoulder ever since that New Super Mario Bros. Wii issue. Nintendo just doesn’t come forth with release dates in Australia anymore. Gamers have to wait until the very last minute…


Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Mario Party 8, and more.

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

Wii news from around the web:

NEWS: Wii and DS Take Top Spots in March NPD on Nintendo World Report Headlines
delivers a 1-2 punch in the latest edition of the NPD sales report.

One million Americans have Just Danced on Joystiq
Ubisoft announced last month that its Wii public humiliation simulator Just Dance had sold two million copies worldwide. Now, based on data from the March NPD report , analyst Ben Schachter estimates that one million copies have been sold in…

Nintendo Wii Console with Nintendo Wii Sports & Bonus Game $199+S&H at Walmart.com on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: 11 Posted By: Crazy8 Views: 1936 Replies: 6 Product Link or search for Wii Console Bonus Bonus Top Selling Game (Pick 1 from this list of 9): New Super Mario Bros. (Wii) Mario Kart w/ Wheel (Wii) Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) Super Smash…


Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Wii Play, and more.

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

Wii news from around the web:

ScrewAttack – Failed Wii peripherals on GoNintendo
Direct link here

RUMOR – New Resident Evil for Wii at Captivate 2010 on GoNintendo
My inbox is flooded with this rumor right now, and since it’s the weekend, I thought I’d give it a run. Apparently, a Spanish website is claiming that a new Resident Evil title has been announced for the Wii at Capcom’s Captivate…

Toys R’ Us, Target – upcoming deals on GoNintendo
Target * Buy Nintendo Wii, get free copy of Wii Sports Resort – $199.99 Toys ‘R Us * DJ Hero – $49.99 (from $99.99) * Tony Hawk: Ride – $49.99 (from $99.99) * Free shipping on all pre-orders Link

Spawn Labs HD-720 Review: A Slingbox for Xbox? [Review] on Gizmodo
# review The Spawn HD -720’s promise is borderline unbelievable: It streams your Xbox 360 , PS3 or Wii from any Windows PC, anywhere , in HD. And it actually works! (Sort of.) But the list of…

Report: U.S. video game sales rise in March, God of War III leads sales charts on VentureBeat
Things were looking up for the video game industry in March. Software sales grew 10 percent to $875.3 million from the same time a year ago, and industry revenues as a whole grew 6 percent to $1.52 billion, according to the market researcher NPD…


Wii Fit, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, and more.

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

Wii news from around the web:

Moject prototype combines pico projector, smartphone and motion gaming (video) on Engadget Mobile
As if Sony’s PlayStation Move , Nintendo’s Wii and Microsoft’s Project Natal weren’t evidence enough, we’re here to inform you that motion gaming is here to stay… for awhile, anyway. One area where it hasn’t quite taken over in full force is…

Wii Fit accident turns woman into sex addict on digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular
A woman from Manchester is blaming an accident on her Wii Fit board for giving her a raging appetite for sex.

Nintendo Wii Console + Wii Sports Resort with Wii MotionPlus $190+tax after BCB at Walmart.com on SlickDeals.net Forums – Hot Deals
Now Wii Sports Resort with Wii MotionPlus (Wii) is included in the bonus game selection.


Wii Remote, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, and more.

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

Wii news from around the web:

Nintendo Wii Remote Silicone Case 6-Color Set $10.99 at Eforcity on Techbargains.com
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Nintendo Wii Console Bundle w/ Wii Sports Resort + Wii MotionPlus $199.99 Free Shipping at Gamestop on Techbargains.com
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Wii Remote, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, and more.

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

Wii news from around the web:

Get Wii Sports Resort When You Purchase a new Wii at GameStop on Dealhack
Last day : get Wii Sports Resort with an included Wii MotionPlus Accessory when you purchase a new Wii Game Console for $200 at GameStop. The Wii features compact design, WiFi, wireless remote controller, four Wii remote controller ports, four…