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News Nintendo Conference Fall 2007
Nintendo update us with the latest information from Japan, the big news being Super Smash Bros. has been delayed until Feb 2008 in the US.
On October 10th in Japan, Nintendo Company Ltd. president Satoru Iwata unveiled new products and initiatives for the world's best selling game systems, the Nintendo DS and Wii. Among the headlines are full online...
Don't worry, it's not based on the awful 1997 movie, its based on the hit 2007 animation series from Nick Toons.
Based on the beloved Jay Ward classic, you take control of George and guide him through his challenging, yet hilarious, quest. A game for all the family, George is an epic side-scrolling platformer, that will have you swinging, running,...
News Feel The Force Of Your Wii Remote
Lucasarts have announced that anticipated lightsabre/Wii remote wielding action title Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be landing on the Wii next spring.
The Wii Remote will become your lightsabre while the nunchuck extension can be used to attack others with various "Force" related powers. For all those statistics nerds out there the game is set...
Hot on the tail of the DS games, THQ announce that Team 17 are developing an online multiplayer Worms experience for Wii!
"In Worms: A Space Oddity, players will enjoy the ultimate blend of classic Worms game modes and re-invented single-player missions, as well as multiplayer modes that include a host of all-new party games and even more...
News Pro Evolution Soccer Coming To Wii
Konami have today announced that the ever popular Pro Evolution Soccer will be coming to Wii consoles early 2008.
Scheduled for a Q1 launch, the Wii version of PES will offer the same level of realism that has established the series as the definitive football title, but has been undergone a radical rethink to make the most of the Wii’s...
Electronic Arts announce the latest Medal of Honor game, this time being developed "from the ground up" for Wii and Wii Zapper.
"It’s June 6th, 1944, and the war is in your hands. Step into the boots of OSS Operative John Berg and infiltrate Normandy from behind enemy lines to undermine the Nazi regime. On both the Wii and PSP system, choose to...
News Rockstar Bring Table Tennis To Wii
Rockstar games have announced that the hit Xbox 360 game will indeed get a Wii release later this year.
It's been a rumour for ages, but Rockstar have finally confirmed everyones expectations, a version of Table Tennis for Wii. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in collaboration with Rockstar San Diego, Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis is the perfect...
E3 2007 Super Swing Golf: Season 2
Tecmo outline a sequel to their popular arcade/golf title, Super Swing Golf PANGYA! with Super Swing Golf: Season 2
"Swing into the action with your favorite characters as they return to the island to challenge new courses with all new story and tournament modes. New multiplayer modes have been introduced to keep the party going with friends and...
Another new Nintendo title, this time for Wii, Endless Ocean wasn't really mentioned at E3, but Nintendo provided us with assets anyway.
It seems to be an ocean exploration game, there isn't any other way to explain it! Check out this intriguing video:
Nintendo's popular Mario Party franchise will be branching into the handheld market in November.
Whilst Nintendo haven't published many details about the game yet, we imagine it'll be packed full with the usual set of mini games and party modes. What's clear is that the emphasis will be on the unique DS control system. Check out the teaser video...
News LIVE Nintendo E3 Conference Coverage
Not long to go now until Nintendo's E3 press conference is into full swing and I'll be here providing you with minute by minute updates of all the action as it unfolds.
16:31 - just 29 minutes until Nintendo's E3 2007 conference gets underway. The hype around the Internet is at boiling point just now, here's hoping Nintendo don't disappoint. 16:43 -...
Wii've been dumped
IGN reports that Namco have dumped the PS3 version of Katamari Damacy sequel, Beautiful Katamari, in favour of a brand new Wii version. "Namco Bandai revealed earlier this year that it was developing the next-generation Katamari Damacy sequel, Beautiful Katamari, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Up until recently, the developer...
News First WiiWare Title Revealed
Austrian company Bplus announce the first official game for WiiWare, Nintendo's new original content download service.
"The Viennese company Bplus, which celebrates its fourth birthday today on 07-07-07, is proud to announce to be, as Nintendo official developer, among the first that offer original game titles for the new Wii download service. The...
Midway have decided to resurrect their "Cruis'n" franchise and bring us a new Wii title.
"An all new version of the classic Midway arcade racer, Cruis’n is coming exclusively to the Wii. Choose your ride from an impressive lineup of licensed cars and experience a rush of adrenaline as you race opponents through twelve different street circuits...
News Atlus Announce Two DS Rhythm Games
Atlus have today announced both Ontamarama and Draglade coming to a Nintendo DS later this year.
Draglade (a rhythm fighting game)In Draglade, it’s not just about how hard you hit or fast you move, it's also how well you can groove. An innovative mix of music and fighting means you will have to use your rhythm as well as your reflexes if you want...
News Atlus Announce Trauma Center Sequel
Atlus have today announced a Wii sequel to "Trauma Center: Second Opinion" dubbed "Trauma Center: New Blood".
Keep your hands steady and your mind focused – this time around there’s a lot more on the line. Every cut of the scalpel, every pinch of the forceps, each and every second that ticks by is of the absolute greatest importance. If you...
News Jenga Falls Onto Wii & DS
Atari have today announced that the classic "JENGA!" game is being digitally transferred onto the Wii and DS set for release later this year.
"Atari today announced that it will publish Jenga, based on the world famous wooden block tower building game. Designed to make the most of the innovative control systems on Wii and DS, the game will offer...
Sega announce their partnership with BioWare to bring a new RPG for the famous blue hedgehog.
"We’re thrilled to be working with SEGA on Sonic, one of the industry’s most enduring and compelling icons,” said Greg Zeschuk, president of BioWare. “As huge fans of Sonic ourselves, we’re committed to delivering a truly amazing story-driven...
More 2D scrolling action from the kings at Konami, Contra 4 heading to Nintendo's DS console before the end of the year.
"Contra 4 takes place two years after the events of Contra III: The Alien Wars. After saving earth from invasion by Red Falcon, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean are confronted with a new extraterrestrial menace: the terrifying Black...
News No Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 For Wii
Konami have today announced details for the latest PES game, no mention of Wii though, only the DS for Nintendo this time.
"Marking the series’ first appearance on PLAYSTATION®3, and its second Xbox 360 outing, these and the PC-DVD ‘Next Generation’ versions of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008’s are further enhanced by stunning aesthetic elements...
Just incase your missing those furry little Rabbids, Ubisoft announce a sequel, Rayman Raving Rabbids 2.
"Those mischievous bunnies are back in a hilarious sequel, a party comedy game that is guaranteed to be even crazier and funnier than the first with even more insane games to play. Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 will push the envelope of the Wii...
Virtua Cop developers to try their hands at a Wii Shoot-em-up in the form of Ghost Squad, coming early next year.
"Set in a world overrun with terrorism where the U.N. has been forced into creating the Global Humanitarian-Operation and Special Tactics Squad aka “Ghost Squad.” This team of elite soldiers comprise of the best of the best from both...
Capcom have formally named their upcoming pirate adventure "Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure", formerly "Project Treasure Island Z".
“Innovation has been the cornerstone of Capcom’s successful history ,” said Jack Symon, director, brand marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “By introducing a whole new level of interactivity, this title...
News Wii Is The Stage Of History
Japanese magazine Famitsu confirms Soul Calibur will see a Nintendo Wii release.
GoNintendo.com stated today: Last week we talked about Matt Casamassina’s comments concerning a “popular third party fighter heading to the Wii, but with a twist”. We all figured it would be Soul Calibur, and Famitsu now confirms our guesses. Soul Calibur Legends...
News Atari Leave You Alone In The Dark
Atari seem to have "confirmed" that Alone In The Dark 5 will be making it onto DS consoles later this year.
After a bunch of rumours and hearsay, it now seems that thanks to Cubed3 we can confirm that a port of Alone In The Dark 5 is heading to the portable DS sometime this year. Previously the title was only due for Xbox360, PS3 and PC, but now the...
News Data Design Announce Six Wii Ports
Data Design Interactive gain publisher status for Wii, 12 games planned with the first 6 due out this year.
The English developer turned publish Data Design Interactive have today announced its schedule for releasing content on Wii's system, they seem extremely pleased with themselves gaining publisher status from Nintendo, the first six games...
News Sega Announce Sonic Rush Adventure
Sega have announced a DS sequel to the impressive Sonic Rush dubbed Sonic Rush Adventure.
"Sonic returns to the Nintendo DS in an all-new frantic adventure complete with dizzying dives, near vertical curves and brain twisting loops. Sonic Rush Adventure will retain the DS action that fans loved so much from Sonic Rush™, as well as providing a new...
Ubisoft reveal a new creative music game for the DS.
“Jam Sessions is an amazing title with limitless potential to entertain and engage a wide audience of people who love music, guitar and singing,” said John Parks, EMEA Marketing Director. “Basically, it’s a guitar in your pocket but that’s just the beginning. It’s a chance for people...
News Worms Back For Another War
THQ have announced a follow up of Team 17's Open Warfare title, ingeniously titled Worms: Open Warfare 2 due later this year.
"Worms: Open Warfare 2 builds upon the success of last year’s Worms: Open Warfare. In addition to the classic Deathmatch mode, the game also includes robust new single and multiplayer modes such as Rope Race, Fort, Puzzle...
News Guitar Hero III Wii Bound
The rhythm action thriller Guitar Hero is to hit the Wii this "Fall" according to the RedOctane website.
The game which has been rumoured for the Wii for a while now requires you to follow the onscreen actions with a plastic guitar. The game has developed quite a fan base of late and the fact it is on its way for the Wii further heightens the...
News Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition Revealed
Capcom let it slip that we are to expect a new Wii Edition of the all popular Resident Evil 4.
An article has been spotted in the latest Famitsu games magazine in Japan, where the game is revealed to be an "ultimate edition" of the game, perfect for those that never played the GC classic. "Think Resi 4, but with new controls on Wii: and there might...
News NiGHTS Finally Officially Announced By Sega
The long awaited sequel of NiGHTS Into Dreams has been officially announced for Wii under the giese, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams.
"NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is being developed for Nintendo’s Wii™ video game console and is scheduled to be released in Fall 2007. “We plan to deliver a gameplay experience never before seen on the Wii with NiGHTS:...
Electronic Arts have today announced a new dancing/music game exclusively for Wii.
"Boogie is a unique music/rhythm-based game that takes advantage of the innovative Wii controls to get gamers off their couch, playing and dancing to a new beat. “We’re creating something new and different for gamers of all ages to enjoy; the complete party...
News Wii Gets Agatha Christie Adventure Title
The Adventure Company announce plans to published a version of "And Then There Were None" for Wii.
Full title being, Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None, was first released on the PC late last year and came into some mixed reviews. "Using the Wii’s original “Wiimote®” controller, gameplay in traditional PC adventure games can be...