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News Goldeneye Not Coming To Virtual Console After All?
N64 fans, look away now
Since the Virtual Console appeared there's been one game that Nintendo fans have called for at the very top of their voices. Rare's Goldeneye is rightly seen as a classic N64 title and, for a while at least, it seemed like the chances of it appearing on the download service were actually quite good. Until now, that is. A...
For the time being, it would appear not
EA’s Rock Band has been thrilling music loving gamers on the PS3, PS2 and 360, but EA doesn’t seem too keen on bringing the game to the Wii – at least not yet, anyway. Back in April 2007, Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos got everyone’s hopes up with a series of comments that seemed to indicate Rock Band was...
News NiGHTS: Into Dreams Port?
Rumours surface of a possible a remake/port of the original Saturn classic "NiGHTS: Into Dreams" is heading to the... PS2.
Picked up by EuroGamer earlier today, IGN have done some poking around and seem to think they've stumbled upto a secret - however SEGA Europe is refusing to comment on the matter. SEGA Europe has offered no comment over reports...
The new slim-line E3 should still provide us with a wealth of new information, but what exactly should we expect?
Thankfully the guys over at Gaming Target have compiled an interest list of predictions regarding E3, here's the ones that caught our eye. "It should be noted that these are all educated guesses based entirely on available information...
News Stop The H.A.M.M.E.R Time?
Rumours surround Nintendo's forgotten Project H.A.M.M.E.R, has it been canned? No-one knows!
A number of reports have surfaced this week that Nintendo has cancelled Project HAMMER, a game that was demoed at E3 in 2006 in which we've heard nothing since. "Insiders close to development studio NST allege to IGN that the software company's Wii action...
There's a fair whiff of a rumour, posted last week by fellow UKers, Wii-UK, its possible we'll see a hard drive from Nintendo as early as E3.
According to our friends GoNintendo, the latest episode of the IGN podcast hints rather strongly that Nintendo may be making some announcement regarding a hard drive attachment for Wii at this year's E3 games...
News New Smash Bros. Brawl Info Tomorrow
Nintendo is set to re-launch the offical "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" tomorrow, according to the big count down thingy.
One of the better websites for a an "in development" game was the SmashBros.com aka "Smash Bros Dojo" website. Nintendo used the site to unveil all the characters and a few secret ones, the site hasn't been updated in quite a while...
Game Informer magazine has suggested that a Wii Keyboard could be on the cards.
"With the news this week that Logitech is going to provide peripherals for Nintendo's Wii console, this latest tidbit of information coming from the May 2007 issue of Game Informer has a bit more credibility than we would normally give it." It certainly makes sense,...
Details emerge from an unknown source of a online enabled follow up to Nintendo's Excite Trucked, excited? Don't be, its all pollycock.
A number of online gaming sites were duped this week as a fake press release (complete with screenshots) emerged online telling gamers about the new features to expect from Excite Truck 2. "The sequel to Nintendo's...
News Interesting Wii Music And Wii Health Rumours
Nintendo's Greek distribution CEO George Katrinakis has shed some light upon upcoming Wii titles Wii Music and Wii Health.
Wii Music was seemingly unveiled at last years E3 whereby the gamer uses the Wii Remote as a baton in order to conduct an orchestra of Mii characters. Interestingly a stripped down form of this gameplay was seen in Wario Ware...
News NiGHTS Still Not Confirmed
It's been almost two weeks since we first saw "hints" of a new NiGHTS title for Wii, problem is, there is still no dice.
Sega have refused to give any "official" comment on the existence of the game, a sequel to arguably the most popular Sega Saturn game ever made. Just to confuse matters even more, a German SEGA representative has stated that the...
News Banjo Kazooie A Virtual Console Possibility?
Virtual Console Archive have quoted Rare saying that "its possible".
One of the most exciting parts of the Virtual Console is the ability to play Nintendo 64 games, when this was first announced we all drooled over the idea of playing all the classics, even the Rare titles. Sadly this dream was short lived as we all started to remember that Rare is...
News Japanese Only Games Could Get Worldwide VC Launches
Finally Nintendo make some kind of hint that we may see Japanese only Nintendo classics put out for worldwide release.
For a few weeks now the word on then street has been that import favourites will not see a release on the Virtual Console due to problems with translation and such. However, speaking with Wired, Nintendo senior Vice President George...
Either that or TheInquirer.net are seriously in need of some hits to their site this week.
Anyway, according to a post on their website the Wii is in fact capable of High Definition graphics. It's just hidden. Or something. The original article states: It is amazing what you can get out of a drunk Nintendo executive. Who would have thought Nintendo...
IGN.com have today reported that Okami may well be heading to the Nintendo Wii system.
According to a "reliable industry insider" Capcom are seriously considering bringing their beautiful Okami title, a game which requires you to control an innovative magical paintbrush, to the Wii. While the game would fit perfectly hand in hand with the Wii's...
News Starfox 2 Footage Hits The Net
The unreleased sequel to Starfox has had a number of bits of footage floating around on the Internet just lately and I thought you might like to share it with me.
Whether this is old news or not I'm not totally sure but I wasn't even aware of a Starfox 2. I'm sure the geeks will be flying over here to set me straight on the record but I'll just be...
News Unannounced Hudson Title Coming To VC?
Previously unannounced TurboGrafx title Alien Crush is likely to make a release on the Virtual Console this Monday.
In a post on Hudson's company website an employee teased: "Stay tuned! This upcoming Monday Dec 11th, there will be a new TurboGrafx game coming to your Virtual Console on the Nintendo Wii! It's a new one, which has not been...
News Sony Patents Wii Remote Style Device
So we're not one for rumours here at NintendoLife.com but here's something you may (or may not) be interested in.
Sony - who suffered some harsh press from hardcore gamers when they announced the tilt sensors in their PS3 remote may be about to enrage Nintendo fanboys and the general gaming press once again. A recent patent filed by Sony states: An...
Watch out - Internet forums are in a frenzy because someone translated Ubisoft's website. Oh god.
According to a loose translation from Ubisoft France's website the following has been revealed: "Game Designer Senior Production/Development; The Studio of Production of Paris seeks Game Designer for the continuation of the Red Steel project. You...
News Wii Bundled With A Strange Disc
The backside of the Wii box reveals a strange disc called "Wii startup disc" that we haven't heard of before.
The release of Nintendo's upcoming home console is getting closer and closer, and the lack of informative and interesting stuff to write about makes rumours spread like fire in dry grass. The latest rumour was set loose by the guys over at...
News Virtual Console Launch List
The gaming site Play-Nintendo have posted a list of games that they claim is the 26 launch titles for the Virtual Console for the Wii.
The virtual console will let people download games from old consoles, from NES to Nintendo 64, and play them on their Nintendo Wii. This is very cool of course, with titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time...
News Latest Wii Rumours By MCV
The british publication MCV has published an article where they claim to know details regarding Wii's price and release date. Can we trust them, or is this just yet another Wii rumour?
According to MCV, Nintendo's new console will hit retail by November 24th in the UK, it will be priced at £149 and stock will be plentiful.They also says that...
According to Nikko Citigroup, the Nintendo Wii could be available at launch for only $170, which is less than most people expected.
Tokyo-based Nikko Citigroup has said that the Wii could cost around 19,800 yen, which would be around $170 with current exchange rates, however, the consoles price tag will probably be around $200 when it launches in...
News Latest Wii Date & Price Rumours
IGN & SPOnG both publish articles suggesting release date of Nov 2nd or Nov 12th for $229
It's been a little while since someone said they knew the Wii date & price. It seems sources have told IGN that the elusive date will be either November 2nd or November 12th - possibly depending on region. "A number of big-name publishers are set to...
News Mario Smash Football For Wii?
IGN report rumours of a Wii incarnation of the crazy Gamecube football game Super Mario Strikers.
According to a article posted by Matt Casamassina, sources have told IGN that Nintendo plan to unveil the title later this month. "Sources close to Nintendo of Europe tell IGN that the company is underway with a sequel to the hit GameCube sports...
News Wi-Fi Wii Details Accidentally Leaked?
Thats what the current rumor is, thanks to a number of people who stumbled onto a "hidden" page of Nintendo's Wii website.
This page contained some interesting news regarding online play and a couple of the games. The biggest news surrounded the two games that were mentioned to have online play. They were Super Smash Brothers Brawl (referred to as...
News Wii Connect 24 - Slight Chance Of UK Problem
Earlier at this years E3 it was unveiled that the Nintendo Wii would "always be on", this may be stopped in UK.
Last week the UK government had its energy review and decided serious cutbacks need to be taken to reduce the levels of energy consumption. The potential threat for Nintendo is from the governments want to ban the standby feature on many...
More rumours appear on Nintendo's messages boards about the "remaining secret" of the Wii
Forum junkies may think they've unearthed the final secrets from Nintendo Wii, sadly we're not so sure. Posted to Nintendo's very own message board is an article claimed to be sourced from the next issue of Game Informer magazine (those guys that had the Red...
News Wii May Have Launch Date & Games Price
Information is slipping out around the web about the launch window for the Nintendo Wii.
Cubed3 managed to talk to an unnamed inside source, who revealed that Nintendo does indeed have a planned launch date. "At the moment Nintendo are aiming to launch the Wii on November 6th... Nintendo aren't going to have an exact date in mind until they are...
Speculated Wii launch list has been uncovered, although unconfirmed by Nintendo
This lineup is based on internet speculation. This is the Wii starting launch lineup...erm, rumored launch lineup. This is not official. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Wii Sports Red Steel Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam Madden NFL...
Mysterious Japanese magazine scan suggests what we could expect from Resident Evil Wii
After Capcom's announcement that we'll be getting an exclusive Resident Evil title for Wii the minds of the gaming elite have been at work. Capcom restrained themselves and told us nothing about the game. Would it play like Resident Evil 4? Would it be like Dead...
News GBA2 Canned Due To DS Success
According to the article posted in Reuters earlier today, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata is having second thoughts on the GBA2
The question we have to ask here is; "Does this really come as such a surprise?". The Nintendo DS has been going from strength to strength and it has been proven in this years E3 with what is a stunning array of games lined...
News New Smash Brothers Controls?
An interview over at Eurogamer gives some interesting hints at the direction Smash Bros Brawl will take when it comes to controls.
Most reading this will know and appreciate the Smash Brothers franchise, it has been called the best Nintendo multiplayer by many fans. So it comes as no surprise that there now is official confirmation of a Wii version...
The current E3 rumors seem to indicate that Nintendo may well be revealing a Wii version of the classic Duck Hunt.
Duck Hunt seemed one of the most logical games to have on the Wii, in fact all scope games would work well. It's not known whether this is the original working on the Wii controller or a brand new game entirely. I am sure more details...
News DS Lite To Launch June 1st?
Could the DS Lite be launching on June 1st for North America?
According to the Barnes and Noble website, the DS Lite will be launching June 1st in North America. I'm not exactly sure if this is true or not, and Nintendo has not yet confirmed it, but this does sound like a good date.
News Revolution To Support External Hard Drive?
CNNMoney.com report comments made by Iwata indicating the support of external hard drives in additional to SD cards.
With recent news regarding Revolution's "Virtual Console" people have began to question what storage method the console will support. We're already aware that SD cards will be supported, its a very affordable solution and provides...
News Rumours Surround European DS Lite Launch
EuroGamer uncover some information surrounding the release of the new Nintendo DS in Europe.
After reports from serveral German retail outlets suggesting the DS Lite wouldn't ship until August in the European Union, sniffer dogs EuroGamer have information that says otherwise. "Nintendo has declined to address online reports that DS Lite will...
News Revolution Details In March?
Rumours circulating around indicate that Ninty may reveal the Revolution details before E3...
Well at least that’s what website MCV (who are renowned for their weekly trade magazine) reckons: MCV understands that Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is set to unveil some key details regarding the enigmatic next-gen Revolution console at the Games...
News New Sonic Title For Revolution?
Recent reports suggest Sonic Team to work on Exclusive Sonic title for Nintendo Revolution.
It's already reported that Sega are working on a "next gen" edition of Sonic for Xbox 360 and PS3, but new IGN.com suggest they're working on another title exclusive for Nintendo Revolution. This, we expect, would be something to do with the unique controller...
News Resident Evil To Embrace The Revolution?
Capcom producer Minoru Nakai talks the possibility of a Resident Evil title on Revolution.
Resident Evil has been one of the strongest brands in recent years in the video games industry. First appearing on the original PlayStation, Capcom have announced a 5th outing set to be released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Currently there is no announcement...
News Nintendo Dismiss DS Redesign
Shhtop. Although there is one in the pipeline, it's not ready yet.
We recently reported the rumour of a redesigned Nintendo DS to emerge this week. The rumour was based on an article over at Lik-Sang.com - It seems the rumour was only that. Nintendo have now commented on the story, via GamesIndustry.biz and the alleged "reveal" date has passed...
News Revolution's Virtual Console Survey
Nintendo hire a marketing company to issue a survey about the Revolutions "Virtual Console" feature.
Nintendo of America recently got Zanthus, a marketing company, to issue a survey on their behalf about the Revolution's "Virtual Console". This survey featured some mock-up screen shots, I know these are ugly but none of it is official so don’t get...
News Metroid Spin-Offs On The Way?
Nintendo look to extend the Metroid franchise with the new "Hunters".
Metroid Prime Hunters, set to finally release on Nintendo DS early this year (March 20th if you have your diary to hand) might spark a few spin-off titles according to various sources. The eagerly awaited DS title will feature 6 new "bounty hunters" - no, not the chocolate bars -...
News National Geographic Kids Stir Revolution Rumours
The magazine prints lots of "facts" about the upcoming console, all made up of course.
There was a blogging frenzy after National Geographic Kids magazine prints an article about the ways you can play certain games on the new Revolution controller. "National Geographic Kids Magazine was invited by the Big N to test out the top-secret Revolution...
News Nintendo Dismisses Zelda & Revolution Controller Rumour
Sad but true, Nintendo deem the previously reported article as "pure speculation".
We've already reported that possibility of playing The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess on your Revolution console using the freehand controller, this however has today been dismissed by Nintendo as not the case. In a response to EuroGamer.net the big N squashed...
News Rumours Of Revolution Going "Gold".
No, not in colour, but in the respect of it being ready for mass production.
Today the industry grape-vine is tasting a little bitter as lots of rumours fly around about the possibility of the upcoming Revolution console "going gold". This industry term, usually used for software, indicates when a piece of software is complete and ready for mass...
News Play Zelda: Twilight Princess With Revolution Controller
Rumours surface that the "extra" features being put into Twilight Princess might be Revolutionary features.
With us all wondering how long its going to take for us to get our greasy paws on both Nintendo Revolution and Zelda: Twilight Princess some news appears involving both. According to UK based NGC Magazine the upcoming Zelda title will be...
News Classic Sega To Be Part Of The Revolution?
Sega are officially "intrigued" by the virtual console in the upcoming Revolution console. Does that mean classic Sega games will make an appearance?
One of the unique selling points of Revolution will be the "Virtual Console". The software will emulate our old favourites from the NES, Snes and N64 allowing us to re-live all those magic moments...
News IGN "Reveal" Revolution Technical Specifications
IGN.com today have posted details of what they think, from various sources, the Revolution technical specification might be.
Two lengthy news article on the IGN site over the past couple of days have indicated what we could expect from the upcoming Revolution console. The articles are sourced by asking a handful of developers what information they...
