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  • News Manhunting Manhunt 2

    Would you believe that almost a month since the game passed rating standards and was released - people are still campaigning against Manhunt 2. Just enough publicity the game needs to give it a sharp boost in the sales department.

    A group of four US senators consisting of Joe Lieberman, Sam Brownback, Evan Bayh and Hillary Clinton have called for...

  • News The Year of Wii

    We take a look back at Wii on its official first birthday...

    Well, would you believe it? The Wii has been out for a year already. And what a turn-around it's been for Nintendo! In celebration of Nintendo's remarkable achievement; we present you with NintendoLife's 'Year of Wii' The Build UpA couple of years ago Nintendo were almost written off as...

  • News House Of The Dead 2&3 Return + Screenshots

    Wii becomes the console of choice for -zombies- light gun games, House of the Dead becomes the latest title announced by the arcade masters.

    "In THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2&3 RETURN, players will be able to play both versions of the game, battling the relentless attack of bloodthirsty zombies with steady aim and a quick trigger finger. Utilising the...

  • News A Year Of Wii

    Well, would you believe it? The Wii has been out for a year already. And what a turn-around it's been for Nintendo!

    So here at NintendoLife we thought it would be good to discuss the highs, and lows, of this past year of Wii. So without further ado, I present you NintendoLife's 'Year of Wii'- a collaboration of opinions from our reviewers and...

  • News Nintendo Criticise Developers

    Nintendo of America executive has hit out at all companies producing quick cash-in products for the console, insisting poor quality titles look bad on the format.

    "Certainly there's a strong line-up of third party titles, and we're trying to encourage them to make them," Harrison stated. "But, we're also trying to encourage third parties to take the...

  • News (No Longer A) Rumour: House Of The Dead Wii?

    Well according to Spong (we know, we know!) SEGA's classic arcade shooter "House Of The Dead" will be heading to the Wii.

    According to Spong "House Of The Dead 2 & 3 Return" will be a Wii Zapper compatible game containing both House Of The Dead 2 and 3. Sources suggest the US can expect this game spring next year should the claims turn out to be...

  • News Smash Bros Brawl Packshot

    Nintendo have now revealed the very busy US packshot for upcoming fan-fest Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

    This action-packed fighting game features a ridiculous number of characters that have appeared on Nintendo platforms, from Mario™ to Link to Pikachu® ... to Solid Snake! As they square off in famous locales drawn from the rich history of Nintendo,...

  • News LEGO Batman

    Coming early next year, LEGO Batman: The Videogame, from the same team that brought you LEGO Star Wars.

    "In LEGO BATMAN: THE VIDEOGAME, TT Games brings the world of DC Comics’ Caped Crusader to life in an entirely new way. Players can explore a richly interactive LEGO Gotham City as Batman and Robin, capturing infamous villains – and even take...

  • News New Blood Ready For Launch

    Wii's very own Holby City will see a sequel released next week in the form of Trauma Center: New Blood.

    "At a remote hospital in Alaska, Dr. Markus Vaughn quietly toils, a surgeon who has forsaken the politics and power struggles of his former ward. He is content to use the power he has discovered within himself, the Healing Touch, to positively...

  • Feature Mario Galaxy Receives Universal Acclaim

    Pretty much everyone hails Super Mario Galaxy as the game receives more and more perfect reviews, easily Wii's most critically awarded title thus far.

    Launched on Monday in the US and tomorrow in Europe, Super Mario Galaxy has earnt a average score of 98% on critic collection site, MetaCritic. The site has 28 recorded reviews from various big name...

  • News Out Today - Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles

    The first zombie-fest Wii Zapper action is released today in the US, later this month in Europe.

    Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series, created specifically for the unique characteristics of the Wii console. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back...

  • News Out Today - Super Mario Galaxy

    Today see's the launch of Mario's first solo outing on the Wii, believe the hype, go and buy this game.

    "Become Mario™ as he traverses gravity-bending galaxies, traveling in and out of gravitational fields by blasting from planet to planet. Players experience dizzying perspective shifts as they run upside down through wild alien worlds that need...

  • News Wii'll Be Zapping By Christmas

    Nintendo set to release Wii Zapper in Europe and the UK on December 7th and should cost around £20 or 30 EUROs.

    "Nintendo’s Wii Zapper will be available across Europe in time for Christmas, the company said today. The white, double-handed, machine gun peripheral will ship on 7 December, bundled with the Link’s Crossbow Training game. Additional...

  • News The Hardcasual Gamer

    Interesting article posted on the "Level Up" section of the Newsweek website, entertaining the idea of the "hardcasual" gamer.

    In my opinion game developers are neglecting the audience upon which this industry was built. Gamers like myself, who are now grown up with careers, families and other responsibilities simply no longer have the time to...

  • News Rising Star Brings No More Heroes To Europe

    Publisher Rising Star Games will be releasing the European version of No More Heroes for Wii around February next year.

    No More Heroes tells the story of Travis Touchdown, an animé fan who lives in the fictional town of Santa Destroy, California. After an unexpected turn of events, Travis finds himself being approached by the head hunter of an...

  • News Maro Galaxy's Secret Unlockable

    Spoilers inside this one.. you might want to look away now. Tanooki have revealed what rewards lie beyond the 120th star in Super Mario Galaxy.

    Cast your mind back to Mario 64, gaining 120 stars was indeed a very self satisfying moment, but all you got from it was a bunch of lives from Yoshi, big wow. Super Mario Galaxy has done something better...

  • News Manhunt 2 Slammed By Press

    The game that's causing the most "controversy" is a super violent Wii game, who'd of thought!

    Even though some people may consider Manhunt 2 to be only a game, it unfortunately perpetuates and reinforces cruel, inaccurate perceptions that people who live with mental illness are violent," blasted Mike Fitzpatrick, executive director of NAMI. Fair...

  • News Mario In Space Training

    Nintendo's rather Super large Mario took to the skies this week with the one and only Buzz Aldrin for a lesson in zero-g.

    Mario, Nintendo's iconic video game character, and Dr. Buzz Aldrin float in zero-gravity atmosphere to train for Mario's upcoming game set in space, Super Mario Galaxy for Wii on November 03, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game...

  • News Battalion Wars Released

    Today see's the release of Nintendo's latest offering, Battalion Wars 2, the war battler, for the Wii.

    This week's launch of Nintendo's new Battalion Wars™ 2 game for the Wii™ system lets players take complete command of soldiers and vehicles to help turn the tide of war and defeat the foes. In this sequel to the well-received original, players...

  • News Mario Galaxy Hit By Pirates

    Reports surface that Super Mario Galaxy has already been pirated, two weeks before its scheduled release of November 12th.

    Rumours and hearsay surfaced over the weekend which eventually led to the discovery that the game had indeed been leaked onto the internet. This comes just over a week after Nintendo raided a huge warehouse in Hong Kong, seizing...

  • News Build Your Own Brawl Stage

    Smash Bros DOJO has revealed that Smash Bros Brawl will indeed have a stage builder feature, allowing you to save them to SD cards.

    You can create your own stages this time?! No way. REALLY?! With a feature like that, won’t I be able to play this game forever?! Those who enjoy a little effort may be able to enjoy this stage builder for the rest of...

  • News Samba Wii Amigo

    Sega officially announce Samba De Amigo for Wii, a brand new game, not a Virtual Console title as once rumoured.

    SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. are excited to announce that they are bringing back Samba De Amigo™, the Dreamcast classic that helped to create the now-popular rhythm music genre. Created exclusively for the Wii™ home...

  • News Metroid Prime 3 - Out Today!

    Today marks the release of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption in Europe, go and buy this game right now... trust us!

    Set six months on from the events of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes on planet Aether, which saw the confrontation between Dark Samus, the Galactic Federation’s computer network has been hit by something which resembles a crippling virus, and only...

  • News Teenage Zombies: Invasion Of The Alien Brain Thingies!

    Ignition announce a new Zombie fest coming to DS early next year, they're not just zombies, they're Teenage Zombies!

    The Earth is under attack by a horde of Alien Brain… uh…Thingys! Humans, succumbing to ray-guns, mind-control, and shiny flying saucers, have failed to defend their planet and let it fall easily into the clutches of the Big Brain...

  • News New Blood New Trailer

    Trauma Center Tuesday has rolled around again, this week Atlus have released a new trailer for the upcoming Wii sequel, New Blood.

    This week, TRAUMA CENTER TUESDAY launches the official trailer for Trauma Center: New Blood, which gives you a closer look at the new surgeries, characters, destinations, and 2-player Co-Op mode that will be part of the...

  • News Halo DS

    IGN's Matt C also shows us the Halo DS that he was piping on about for so long... and NO, it's not coming out, its been canceled.

    My Halo DS blog has haunted me since I posted it because many people were skeptical of my claims. I wouldn't make something like that up, of course, but that hardly silenced any of my critics. When my brother called me...

  • News Medal Of Honor: Heroes 2 Gets Early Praise

    IGN's Matt C has declared that Heroes 2 "officially beats the pants off Metroid Prime 3 in the FPS control department" - strong words!

    "On another note, I just want to put it out there: Medal of Honor Heroes 2 officially beats the pants off Metroid Prime 3 in the FPS control department. This is the new Wii benchmark, period. Not even close...

  • News Wii-hab

    Latest craze in the US, no not forest fires, its rehab companies now using Wii to help reabilite its "clients".

    There are a lot of things Barbara Everlith can't do since she suffered a stroke. Grasping objects with her left hand doesn't come as easily as it used to. She can't stand or walk as steadily as she once did. Everlith has learned how to...

  • Feature Zack & Wiki Out Now!

    Yesterday marked the release of Zack & Wiki by Capcom in the US, perhaps the sleeper hit of the winter?

    Early reviews have been extremely positive towards the pirate themed adventure game with well known media giants IGN giving the game a impressive 9.0/10. Every once in a while we stumble upon a surprisingly excellent videogame - a title whose...

  • Feature Famitsu Gives Super Mario Galaxy 38/40

    Near perfect scores from the imfamous Japanese magazine, could this be a Mario 64 beater we're all hoping for?

    Famitsu, the biggest video game magazine in Japan, are the first to review "the second coming", Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii, and they have given it a score of 38/40. 2 reviewers gave it a 9, and the other 2 a perfect 10. For...

  • News Wii Sports Sweeps BAFTA Awards

    Nintendo had a very successful night at this years Video Game BAFTA awards show with Wii Sports collecting 6 awards.

    Wii Sports dominated the evening, winning six out of the thirteen categories – Gameplay, Casual, Innovation, Multiplayer, Sports, and Strategy & Simulation. In this game of universal appeal, players use the remote as a tennis...

  • News Zelda DS Hits Europe

    Nintendo have today seen the release of Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the DS, excellent!

    Get ready for an iconic debut as Link and the world famous Legend of Zelda series, makes its very first appearance on the Nintendo DS! Retaining the elements which have made the Zelda series such a worldwide hit, having sold over a staggering 52 million...

  • News TimeSplitters 4 Coming To Wii?

    Free Radical confirms the existence of TimeSplitters 4 and its very very likely that we'll see a Wii version.

    It's back! Featuring even more crazy characters, devastating weapons and heart pounding hot sweaty action. It's funny, it's frantic and it'll do things you've never seen before! No, not naked girls, even better than that! We can't tell you...

  • News EuRoPEaN NiGHTS In January

    Sega Europe confirm the delay of NiGHTS in Europe, pushing the game back nearly 3 months.

    SEGA® of Europe Ltd. today announced that NiGHTS™: Journey of Dreams for the Wii™ video game console will ship January 2008, in Europe. The title, a sequel to the critically-acclaimed hit NiGHTS, will allow players to take flight, unleash incredible...

  • News Table Tennis Out Now

    Rockstar unleash their Tennis-em-up thriller onto the Wii console, out now in the US and in Europe from Friday.

    Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., is pleased to announce that Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis for the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo is now available at North American retail...

  • News Guilty Gear XX Accent Core

    Coming soon from 505 Games, the latest in the Guilty Gear series will be on Wii

    Guilty Gear XX Accent Core features over 20 deadly combatants and includes an alternate EX version of all the existing characters. On top of all this, the game also introduces two reinvented fighters, A.B.A. and Order-Sol, who have never been seen outside of Japan...

  • News SEGA Superstars Tennis

    Sega set to release a new Tennis title on Wii, including all the familiar Sega characters ala Mario Smash Tennis.

    SEGA Superstars Tennis has over 15 playable SEGA idols including Sonic the Hedgehog, AiAi from Super Monkeyball fame, Ulala of Space Channel 5 and Amigo from Samba De Amigo. In addition to their own unique attributes, each character will...

  • News E For All

    Nintendo will be in attendance at this weekends E For All expo, running from the 18th through 21st of October.

    Thousands of video game fans will line up at the Los Angeles Convention Center to get their hands on the latest and greatest products, including Super Mario Galaxy™, Super Smash Bros.® Brawl and the Wii Zapper™ for Nintendo's Wii...

  • News Mario & Sonic: Mii Functionality & Dream Events

    Sega unearth some more details on Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, you'll be able to play as your Mii characters and also the addition of "Dream Events".

    Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games has not only a massive line-up of real-life Olympic events, but SEGA can today proudly confirm that their much anticipated title also has a unique series...

  • News Wii Lightsaber Action At GameCity

    Be the first StarWars geek to weld a Wii Lightsaber (sound effects optional) in Nottingham, UK at this years "GameCity" festival on Oct 26th.

    "And so, 26th October is Star Wars day at GameCity. The festival is thrilled to be able to welcome Jonathan Smith, of developer Travellers Tales and visionary behind the Lego Star Wars phenomenon, which has...

  • 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...

  • News Big Long List Of Upcoming Games

    Nintendo have released a list of upcoming games this year and beyond, dates included.

    Here are both Wii and DS games with release dates, although subject to change (such as SSB:B). There are a fair amount of games here so I'm sure there will be a few that interest. We included all of October in case you have missed any this month. Major publishers...

  • News Sonic Enters The Brawl

    It's finally official, Sonic will appear in Super Smash Bros Brawl. No real surprises but its finally confirmed!

    "The one whose Smash appearance has been most desired dashes in from far away at supersonic speed. Sonic the Hedgehog crashes headlong into battle!" It's been rumoured for a lifetime and its now official, announced today on the Smash Bros...

  • News George Of The Jungle

    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 Mario & Sonic Packshot

    Sega release the cover artwork for the upcoming Wii sports title, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.

    Here it is:[dgp:cover=games/wii/mario_and_sonic_at_the_olympic_games] Pretty good work ;) Remember this will be the first ever game to feature both Mario and Sonic, something we never thought we'd see 10 years ago!

  • News Donkey Kong Barrel Blast Details

    Out next Monday in the US, Donkey Kong hits Wii in a blast, Nintendo release all the details right here.

    Race to victory with the DK Crew! Donkey Kong® and friends have located high-powered barrel rockets, and now the battle for king of the jungle is on. Donkey Kong is Back! One of Nintendo's most popular characters, Donkey Kong, is back with all...

  • Competition Beat The Brat Content

    To celebrate the 2008 "World Series of Poker" video game Activision welcomes you to try and Beat The Brat and win a trip to Las Vegas.

    "The grand prize is a trip for two to Las Vegas. The trip includes airfare, hotel accommodations, and a trip to the spa to relax after a long day of gambling. Three runner ups will receive a copy of the World Series...

  • News Plunge Into The Endless Ocean

    Nintendo set to release the very fishy "Endless Ocean" in Europe on November 9th, but what is it all about?

    Have you ever wanted to explore the bottom of the ocean or learn more about aquatic life? Now you can from the comfort of your living room with Endless Ocean on Wii! Discover the beauty of the sea and take part in various activities such as...

  • News Mario & Sonic At The Olympics Event List

    Whoops, we missed this. Last week Sega announced a list of events that our heroes will be competing in at the Olympics.

    This exciting new game for the Wii™ video game system Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ system is packed with all-new interactive features and includes 20 authentic Olympic events – played out in stylised Olympic venues. Using the Wii...

  • News Trauma Center Tuesdays

    Altus set to go Trauma Center Crazy every Tuesday releasing new game info and media assets to boot.

    Starting today (and occurring every Tuesday up until and through the release of Trauma Center: New Blood), Atlus is proud to present Trauma Center Tuesday! Whether its new videos, screens, features, new game info or something else to whet the...