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  • News Virtual Console Promo Image

    Kotaku folks have managed to get hold of a "Wii Promotional Image" depicting loads of Nintendo classics.

    Obviously we're not entirely sure if this image is actually official, but its certainly really really cool. "A reader, He Who Must Not Be Named, sent us a promotional image he somehow got his grubby hands on. It's a promotional illustration...

  • News Red Steel Character Details

    UbiSoft release further information about its slasher/shooter Wii launch title.

    According to those UbiSoft people Red Steel will be released in November, 2006. Although this is the first real date we've heard from a publisher, it's no definite release date for Wii. However, if you were a betting man, it's probably pretty safe to put a large chunk of...

  • News 5 New Wii Titles At Games Convention

    GoNintendo.com reveal that Nintendo are expected to announce 5 new Wii titles in Leipzig next month.

    Details are already starting to emerge regarding the 2006 Games Convention conference to be held from 23rd to 27th August. "The official magazine Nintendo of France has announced that Nintendo is planned to show off 5 brand new Wii titles at the...

  • News Nintendo To Attend Game Convention In Leipzig

    Expect a few announcements, new games perhaps, but probably not the big ones on Wii.

    It's almost August, which means there's another conference just around the corner. The "Games Convention" will be held in Leipzig, Germany between the 23rd and 27th of August. Nintendo will be presenting an hour long media briefing on the first day of the...

  • News Further Sadness For Wii

    Nibris release some rumour quashing information regarding their upcoming Wii title, Sadness.

    Polish developer Nibris have been the focus of attention since it announced its "Sadness" title prior to E3 earlier this year, the company has decided to make it clear that the majority of information on the Internet is still speculation and rumor at this...

  • News Some Rocket Slime Details

    Nintendo.com has some new information about Square Enix DS title, Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime.

    The details posted last week explain a little more as to what we should expect from Square Enix's latest Dragon Quest Heroes DS title. Stretch, spring and shoot through the once peaceful kingdom of Slimenia as Rocket, the hero of the latest title...

  • News Hidden Wind Waker Levels Revealed

    Destructoid's Niero reveals a bunch of hidden "beta testing" levels in the Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.

    After a bunch of rumours way back when, it seems the truth has emerged and now with video proof, Zelda testing levels remain intact on The Wind Waker. "Coders discovered ActionReplay codes that unlock trippy MonkeyBall-looking worlds that...

  • News Nintendo Hints Towards Region Free Wii

    T3 reports on comments made by Nintendo's Perrin Kaplan and suggests possible region free approach.

    Let's face it, we'd all love to see Wii extended the region free success of the DS, let's hope Nintendo are listening. According to T3 Magazine, this could will be a possibility after comments from Perrin Kaplan, vice president of marketing and...

  • News Nintendo US Release Schedule

    Nintendo of America publish its upcoming release schedule for DS and GBA, still no Wii dates.

    With an impressive 2006 for Nintendo, they owe a lot of thanks to the DS and its vast array of games. Americans can look forward to some more treats scheduled for release over the fourth quarter. Oct. 9: Clubhouse Games™Oct. 16: Nintendogs™...

  • News Red Steel To Use Wiimote Speaker

    In a recent interview with Ubisoft, developers explain they will try and use the Wiimote speaker in Red Steel

    Ubisoft's Marie-Sol Beaudry was recently interviewed for the Nintendo Europe website about her work on the upcoming Wii slasher/shooter, Red Steel. During the interview, Marie-Sol was asked how current development was going, she replied with...

  • News Get Your Virtual Gift Only At Toys "R" Us

    Nintendo's July newsletter has stated that your local Toys "R" Us store will be giving you a special gift, that will only be available from July 23, 2006 - July 30, 2006.

    Nintendo's newsletter and official website has stated the following: One of six very unique Animal Crossing: Wild World virtual gifts are awaiting you at your nearest Toys...

  • News Red Steel Blog Updated

    UbiSoft post some more information on their official Red Steel developer blog over at IGN

    Most Wii fans will probably be pretty excited by Red Steel, it could be really good, but we're just gonna have to wait and find out what UbiSoft manage to come up with. Frenchie Marie-Sol is back with another blog post, this time telling us about the different...

  • News New New Zealand Story

    Rising Star Games have announced the revival of 80s game series New Zealand Story onto the DS

    According to Rising Star Games "The New Zealand Story" is one of the most distinctive and original platform games of the 1980s. The game comes as part of the firm’s Revolution series of updates to classic videogames for the Nintendo DS. "New Zealand...

  • News Nintendo European Release Dates

    Nintendo Europe announce some new dates for the remaining months in 2006.

    Nintendo Europe decide to celebrate the summer and tell us things we probably already knew, here's some new release dates. Nintendo DS Browser wasn't listed although it was mentioned! "Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite owners will be able to enjoy fantastic games like...

  • News Two New Japanese DS Adverts

    Recently in Japan Nintendo broadcast adverts for the forthcoming Pokemon and Mario Hoops titles.

    The Pokemon advert reveals a slight more about the game. For instance we get to see the map of Shinou, weather effects are now present, a new electric type Pokemon is shown (no name given) and there appears to be some mode where you can customize your...

  • News More Mario Hoops Characters (Updated!)

    The official Japanese website for Mario Hoops 3 on 3 has updated the characters confirmed to be in the game.

    As most of you know, Mario Hoops 3 on 3 is in development by SquareEnix so at some point we were expecting appearances from emmbers of the Final Fantasy universe. There now is conformation of five new characters thanks to the Official Site,...

  • News New One Piece: Grand Adventure Details

    Namco release some more information about the upcoming Gamecube adventure/fighting title.

    One of the few interesting Gamecube titles left, One Piece: Grand Adventure is set for release later this year. Namco have today released some more information about the game: Meet the support characters that make everything possible for "One PieceTM: Grand...

  • News European Wild World Gets Flower Power

    Nintendo are encouraging all European Wild World players to use their Wi-fi connection by offering a free item.

    European players of Nintendo's hugely successful title Animal Crossing Wild World are going to be in for a treat when they use their game online between the 17th - 23rd of this month. Those lovely people at Nintendo will give each player...

  • News NFS Carbon Gains Some "Talent"

    EA announce that Hollywoods "Emmanuelle Vaugier" of Saw II fame is set to take the leading role in the upcoming racing title.

    The latest Need For Speed title branded "Carbon" was announced a few weeks ago and will appear on pretty much every format you can shake a stick at. With today's announcement it seems Electronic Arts trusts the Hollywood...

  • News Super Paper Mario Pushed Back?

    Originally planned for an October 9th launch, it seems as if Super Paper Mario has been delayed.

    Super Paper Mario is probably the last interesting Gamecube title that's still in development at this time, its comes somewhat as a cruel blow but it seems the launch has been delayed. Uncovered by ClubSkill.com, Nintendo recently had the game listed for...

  • News Retro Nintendo Power

    RacketBoy uncover the first ever edition of popular US magazine, Nintendo Power.

    For those of you that enjoy nostalgia your in for a treat today, the guys over at RacketBoy.com have recently scanned and uploaded the very first issue of Nintendo Power. "I'm following up on the first issue of Sega Visions magazine with the first issue of the...

  • News Red Steel Interview

    Producer/Blogger Marie-Sol Beaudry talks to Firing Squad about Red Steel, including the initial development.

    GoNintendo.com pointed us in the right direction of the latest Red Steel interview. This time it was FiringSquad.com putting the questions to the Ubisoft games producer, Marie-Sol Beaudry. "The first contact between Ubisoft and Nintendo...

  • News New Super Mario Bros. Challenge Mode

    Nintendo's hottest DS title gets a refreshing change with a secret unlock code.

    Various websites over the interweb, including 4cr have uncovered a cheat for the highly popular New Super Mario Bros. The game that has practically sold out across the globe. "Gamers who’ve already finished the game will be able to access this secret Challenge...

  • News Electroplankton Hits This Friday

    Nintendo's creative art piece is set to unleash in Europe from this coming Friday, exclusive to Nintendo DS

    Electroplankton was first shown quite a long time ago, in fact as an initial demo to show off the touch screen. The title has been created by a Japanese artist called Toshio Iwai, blending visuals with music to converge a truly creative...

  • News Red Steel Developer Blog

    Red Steel developers Ubisoft have setup a blog on IGN.com set to follow the development progress of the Wii launch title.

    The French developer/publisher has post its first blog entry on Club IGN, the post comes from Marie-Sol Beaudry, Producer of Red Steel. "We were really excited by everyone’s response to the Nintendo Wii at E3 and were...

  • News Atari Bags Point Blank

    Games publisher Atari have an agreement with Namco to distribute Point Blank DS in Europe

    EuroGamer.net have confirmed that Atari will be publishing Namco title, Point Blank DS in the European markets. Even though the American version was released earlier this month, European gamers will have to wait until towards the end of the year. "Point...

  • News The Portable Opera Experience

    Opera blogger posts about his hands on experience with the DS version of Opera

    US Opera blogger has recently had the chance to play with a prototype version of the Opera software for Nintendo's portable device, the DS. His post describes exactly how easy the browser is to use and an overview of the features. "Getting online with the Opera...

  • News EA Announce Need For Speed: Carbon

    EA don't hold up, the next Need For Speed game is labeled "Carbon" and to be released on all formats including Wii

    Yesterday, Electronic Arts have decided to make yet another Need For Speed game. The latest will be developed in British Columbia by EA Black Box and will "test the driving skill on treacherous canyon roads". "What starts in the...

  • News New Super Mario Bros On Fire

    Nintendo announce that the game has passed the 500,000 units mark in just 35 days.

    Nintendo have another Mario winner on the DS, New Super Mario Bros smashes through the 500,000 barrier in the US. "After just 35 days on store shelves, New Super Mario Bros.® for Nintendo DS™ has racked up sales in excess of one half million in the United...

  • News Super Paper Mario Logo

    Nintendo release a new version of the Super Paper Mario logo, maybe the last Mario game on Gamecube

    Have Nintendo saved the best for last? After a quiet announcement at E3 last month Super Paper Mario has gathered some well earned praise and already looks like a instant classic. "What at first glance appears to be a 2-D sidescroller ripped...

  • News Nintendo To Disrupt Game Pricing

    Iwata isn't happy with the game games are priced, he thinks game price range should be more dynamic.

    As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, during a recent media briefing Satoru Iwata slammed the games industry calling its high pricing of games before reductions in later months a "an unhealthy product cycle". "We believe that each software should...

  • News First Pokemon Battle Revolution Video

    Iwata explains how Pokemon will extend connectivity between the handheld DS and Wii console.

    GoNintendo.com have found a copy of the Pokemon Battle Revolution trailer with English narration by Satoru Iwata. He explains how Nintendo expect to expand DS play with Wii. Apparently you will be able to connect with your copy of Pokemon Diamond/Pearl on...

  • News Wii Video Roundup

    Gameworld Network posts an excellent collection of Wii videos from this years E3 show last month.

    Maybe you were in coma, but Nintendo totally rocked E3 this year with Wii. The hardware was so popular show attendees had to queue for hours just to touch the new fangled controller dubbed Wiimote. If you happened to miss the show your in luck,...

  • News Red Steel Controls Improved?

    Game Informer report that a new build of Red Steel has vastly improved controls over the previous E3 demo.

    GoNintendo have reported that magazine Game Informer has received a new build of the Ubisoft slasher, Red Steel for Nintendo Wii. According to the reporter, the criticised controls have been updated and improved since the E3 demo a month or so...

  • News Further Metroid Prime 3 Details

    Cubed3 report on a few new "tidbits" revolving around upcoming Wii launch title Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

    One of the biggest launch titles for Wii along side Zelda will be Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Cubed3 starlet JB has uncovered some interesting facts about the Retro Studios developed title. Samus can go into "hyper mode" as she did in Super...

  • News Opera DS Bound For July In Japan

    Opera announced that the DS Web Browser will launch on July 24th in Japan for 3,800 YEN.

    Those chilly Norwegians have announced further details surrounding the launch of the Opera Web Browser for Nintendo DS. "Opera Software today announced that the Opera Web browser for Nintendo DS will be released in Japan on July 24. The DS browser will...

  • News New Red Steel Trailer

    Ubisoft release a new trailer of the forthcoming Red Steel game, exclusive to Wii

    Prior to this years E3, Red Steel was one of the most talked about titles to exploit the Wiimote. However a number of people who tried the game were left a little disappointed, perhaps the control system is quite as precise as they were hoping. The game's developer,...

  • News Airplane Added To Wii Sports

    BGB report that the Airplane demo used at E3 is to be added to the innovative Wii Sports line up

    The Wii Sports package of Tennis, Golf and Baseball has apparently been given a boost when shown at the recent World Hobby Fair. The boys over at British Gaming Blog have reported that the title will now include an Airplane section, previously used as a...

  • News Nacho Libre Comes To DS

    Majesco announce a silly wrestling game for Nintendo DS based on Jack Black's upcoming Nacho Libre movie.

    Just what you DS fans were waiting for, a game adaptation of Nacho Libre. "Nacho Libre, opening in theaters on June 16 , stars Jack Black as Ignacio (Nacho), a cook by day in a Mexican orphanage who moonlights as a Lucha Libre wrestler to...

  • News More Super Paper Mario Videos

    British Gaming Blog have found some pretty nice Super Paper Mario videos from Japan's World Hobby Fair 2006.

    One of the sleeper hits of this years E3 was Super Paper Mario, doing what New Super Mario Bros. has done for the DS for the Gamecube. With is unique perspective, the game is essentially a classic Mario platformer but with a twist of being...

  • News Call Of Duty 3 To Take Advantage Of Wii

    Producer Sam Nouriani confirms that CoD 3 will use the full features of the Wiimote when launched later this year

    EuroGamer have reported on a magazine article with Call of Duty 3 producer Sam Nouriani where he explains that the upcoming Wii title will take full advantage of the Wiimote. "Typically the reticule in CoD games is centred on the...

  • News Take Two Interested In Wii

    After a strong E3 for Nintendo, troubled published Take Two look to Wii to possibly extend their Sports series.

    Turning heads; Nintendo's strong E3 presence caught some people by surprise. It seems the previously Nintendo-sceptic Grand Theft Auto publisher Take Two have changed their minds and recently shown interest in creating games for the Wii...

  • News Nibris To Release DS Shooter

    Developer of Wii title Sadness has announced details of a vertically scrolling shooter for Nintendo DS.

    After causing quite a stir earlier this year with the announcement of a black & white title for Wii, unknown developer Nibris have announced a new title for the portable DS console. "It’s a title which is going to change the current...

  • News Tingle Returns

    Famitsu reveal a DS spin-off RPG game for Legend of Zelda's Tingle character, it's all about the rupees.

    The latest issue of Famitsu contains information about new DS title starring none other than Tingle from the Legend of Zelda series of games. From what we can tell, the game will be an RPG. Details are extremely thin on the ground, the title of...

  • News More On Pokemon Wii

    A video has emerged of the Pokemon Wii game in action.

    From what we can make out from the video over at IGN it seems that Pokemon will be following the same traditional format as always. On close inspection you will also be able to notice that the scenery gets damaged in the battles, whether or not this damage will remain after attacks is unknown...

  • News Super Mario Galaxy Footage

    Complete run through of the Super Mario Galaxy E3 demo appears on video site YouTube.

    Nintendo have been very caucious about what content is released on upcoming Wii titles, including the lack of Screenshots or Videos of the infamous Super Mario Galaxy. However, we've been told of some in-game footage on YouTube. It's taken from GTTV, who must of...

  • News Animal Crossing Returns For Wii

    Nintendo executive Katsuya Eguchi has revealed details about the online features of Animal Crossing Wii.

    In an interview with Kikizo, Eguchi has confirmed that the Wii Connect 24 service will ensure that your console is online all the time, which will open up lots of new ideas for games such as Animal Crossing. "With the example of Animal...

  • News IGN Metroid Prime 3 Images

    IGN.com has published a fist full of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption images, seems like video grabs.

    Metroid Prime 3 is set to take center stage along side Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess at the Wii launch. Nintendo have held back releasing official screenshots for both titles with a mere one each for the E3 Press Pack. IGN.com however have managed...

  • News When Old Becomes New

    Nintendo explain their strategy behind the Virtual Console and how it'll become a "new" platform for developers.

    Satoru Iwata has been explaining the concept behind the Virtual Console and Nintendo's alternative to the "single-minded approach of the industry at present". Whilst the Virtual Console acts as an instant library for all classic Nintendo...

  • News Pokemon Wii Named

    Nintendo announce the Pokemon future for Wii, Pokemon Battle Revolution is the answer.

    Back in Japan, Nintendo's Satoru Iwata has today announced the first Pokemon title for Nintendo Wii, the game was revealed during a press conference today. Attendees were treated to a single screenshot of the game, and a snippet of information. Pokemon Battle...