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Feature WiiWare Publishers Lament Release Date Shambles
Wii Hear You
When WiiWare was first announced Nintendo proclaimed that it would revolutionize the way we buy our videogames. This was more than mere hyperbole; digital distribution undoubtedly allows smaller developers and publishers to get their product to consumers with the minimum of expense. However, it would appear that the process of getting...
News Wario Land Shake - Balance Board Compatible? Blimey!
The rumoured Balance Board compatible Wario game has been given credibility, but, (shock horror!) it's not a WarioWare title as many forum-goers suspected.
Originating from a link our friends over at Cubed3 told us about, Nintendo's Japanese release dates list the following items: 7月10日 DS伝説のスタフィー...
News World of Goo - New info and screenshots
I recently caught up with the guys from 2D Boy, the creators of World of Goo, which is one of the more interesting and original games coming to WiiWare to see how it was all going. Our regular readers may remember that way back in February we playtested a early build of World of Goo and the first impressions were excellent. If you think of Tim Burton’s art style mixed with the gameplay of Lemmings and Loco Roco then you won’t be far off the mark.
Anyway, we are all interested to know when we can expect to see this promising game on Wi...
News Dr Mario WiiWare Pulling A Sickie?
From the very moment a Dr Mario game was announced for WiiWare we’ve been eagerly anticipating its arrival. Whether we’re supposed to call it Dr. Mario Online RX or Dr. Mario & Germ Buster, it doesn’t matter to us; we just want to play it already! It was a surprising move for Nintendo to not make this available for the North American WiiWare launch last Monday, but now it looks like we may have to wait a little longer still.
With only Star Soldier R and Ko...
News German Stores Selling Mario Kart Wii Early?
Our humourless European friends get to play it first
A poster on respected forum NeoGAF has claimed that some German stores are selling copies of Mario Kart Wii early, and has posted a photo to prove it. It would appear that the game comes packaged in an oversized cardboard box in order to accommodate the Wii Wheel, so you'd best make some extra...
News Update: Nintendo Puts Things Straight On European Brawl Release
It seems that 1up's recent podcast suggesting Brawl has been delayed until Autumn in Europe isn't exactly true.
While recounting some of the info that I learned from Nintendo of America's President & COO, Reggie Fils-Aime, I implied that the European release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl had been moved to the fall of 2008...that's not quite...
News Wii Fit Confirmed For April Release
Nintendo Europe have this morning announced that Wii Fit will be launching Europe on April 25th.
Nintendo’s new, unique and innovative application for Wii, which is hoping to get all across Europe moving their whole bodies - Wii Fit, is set to launch across Europe on April 25th 2008. Since its launch in Japan on December 1st 2007, Wii Fit has...
News Mario Kart, Wii Fit And Smash Bros. Dated
Deciding to get their arse into gear for once Nintendo of Europe actually made some announcements the people wanted to hear.
Mario Kart will be released on April 11th in Europe, one day after the Japanese version gets a release. The game will take the Mario Kart series onto Nintendo Wi-Fi for the second time (Mario Kart DS being the first to feature...
News Mario Kart Wii To Hit Europe On April 25th?
Online store seems to think so
Online retailer Play.com has sparked a shockwave of excited fanboy chatter by listing Mario Kart Wii’s European release date as April 25th. Nintendo’s previous date for the game was the somewhat vague “Q2 2008”, and a spokesperson for the company has insisted that Play.com is merely guessing at a possible...
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...
The criticly acclaimed PS2 game has been confirmed as an upcoming Wii title.
Do you back in February when we posted an article about the possibility of Okami coming to the Wii? Well it has been confirmed by Capcom themselves and the rumour mill can finally be closed. The Wii seems a perfect platform for the game and Capcom could not resist turning...
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 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 Super Smash Bros. Brawl Delayed
A major title that many have been looking forward to sadly has it's scheduled December release date slip to next year.
The US release date is now 10th February 2008 and the for Japanese the 24th January 2008. The reason; more development time is needed needed to complete the stuffed beat em' up. With the amount of features already boasted it makes...
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 Out Today - The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
October 1st marks the US release of Link's first proper adventure on the DS, The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass.
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker closed with Link and Tetra setting sail for waters unknown ... but their story was just beginning, and it continues on the Nintendo DS. When a mysterious fog waylays their band of pirates and leaves...
News EA Get Boogying On DS (and PS2)
EA Montreal have been confirmed as making a DS version of the recently released Wii game Boogie. Release set for November: Gimmicks included...
Electronic Arts, in their wisdom, have confirmed that a DS version of the recently released Wii title Boogie is currently in development at it's Montreal studios. Pop legends such as Kool and the Gang and...
News Super Mario Galaxy To Release Nov 16th In UK/Europe
Nintendo UK's brand new "Assets Library" website, confirms that Super Mario Galaxy is set for a UK/Europe release of November 16th.
After the announcement that US gamers would get Super Mario Galaxy on November 12th, alot of European gamers felt their hearts sink as it seemed unlikely that they would see the game this side of Christmas. This has all...
News Master Fishing In September
Hudson all ready to cast their latest Fishing experience on Wii from September 18th.
Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for Hudson Soft, today announced Fishing MasterTM has gone to gold master. Published by Hudson and distributed in North America by Konami Entertainment, Inc., Fishing MasterTM will be available in stores on...
Neo Geo fans in Japan will finally get the chance to start downloading some classics over the Virtual Console system.
It's been quite a wait, but after the universal excitement that Neo Geo would be coming to VC, Nintendo have announced that the following three games will be available this month in Japan. World Heroes Magician Lord Fatal...
News Table Tennis Release Date
Rockstar have been back in the headlines recently, but something we kinda missed was the Table Tennis release date.
"Ever since we released Table Tennis, fans have been asking us to create a Wii version," said Sam Houser, Founder and Executive Producer of Rockstar Games. "By bringing Table Tennis to the Wii and utilizing the motion-sensitive Wii...
News Manhunt 2 Gets US Release
Take Two have secured a "M" rating from the ESRB which allows them to release Manhunt 2 on both Wii and PS2 this coming Halloween.
The saga ends with, in my opinion, the correct outcome. The game will be released, but it has been "modified" to suit the bigwigs at ESRB. It could be a victory for freedom of speech or a victory for censorship.. you...
News New DS Lite Colour Bundle
Nintendo have announced that a new "Crimson/Oynx" DS Lite flavour will be bundled with latest insanely popular Brain Age game.
"The top half of the new Nintendo DS sports a smooth, glossy Crimson, reminiscent of a dangerous shade of lipstick or a cherry-red sports car. The bottom is a matte black – an Onyx yin that complements the Crimson yang."...
E3 2007 Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Another release date set for the US, Super Smash Bros. Brawl will be released on December 3rd in North America.
Reggie announced that there will be plenty of new announcements on the Super Smash Bros. Brawl official website over the next coming months. Reggie claimed the game to be the "best in the series". The December 3rd US release date means us...
Reggie was telling the truth, Super Mario Galaxy Will launch in the US on November 12th, its confirmed.
"The ultimate Nintendo hero is taking the ultimate step ... into space. Become Mario™ as he traverses a galaxy of gravities, traveling in and out of gravitational fields by blasting from planet to planet. Players experience dizzying perspective...
E3 2007 Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Metroid Prime 3 will ship in August for USA and October for Europe, however there won't be any online multiplayer options.
Truly feel what it is to be the bounty hunter behind the visor. Players become Samus with the Wii controls. By moving around with the Nunchuk™ and aiming Samus’ gun with the Wii Remote™, players do more than look through...
E3 2007 European Wii Release Dates
Metroid to be released in October, Mario Galaxy by the end of the year and Smash Bros Brawl in 2008.
With the usual flood of information at E3, we've learnt that Metroid Prime 3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Galaxy will all see a release in the US before Christmas, sadly this isn't the case for European gamers, here's the latest release list...
News Gore Prevails, Resident Evil 4 Out Today
Violence fans rejoice, whilst your waiting for Manhunt 2 you can get your paws on Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition in the US from today.
"Resident Evil® 4 is one of the highest rated games on Game Rankings.com and Metacritic.com, garnering dozens of awards and nominations for its amazing game play and incredible re-invention of the...
EA announce that music/dance-em-up will launch on August 31st across Europe, including free microphone!
"Shake it. Sing it. Create it. Electronic Arts announced today that Boogie™ – an all new intellectual property in development at EA Montreal will be released for the Wii™ on 31st August 2007 in Europe. The game will ship to retail stores...
News Mario Charged Football Out Today
Europeans get a small treat for missing out on Super Paper Mario, the remixed Mario Strikers Charged Football is out today across the UK and Europe.
"Precision passing, skilful saves and phenomenal goals are not all that make up the beautiful game as Mario Strikers: Charged Football adds that little bit extra to one of Europe’s favourite sports...
News EU Virtual Console Releases - 25th May, 2007
Nintendo this week add Super Mario Bros 2, Mach Rider and Blazing Lazers into the European Virtual Console service.
"This week sees NES classic Super Mario Bros. 2™ hop onto the Virtual Console. In this 1989 classic, Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad go for a picnic which doesn’t quite go to plan when they end up in the mysterious land of Subcon...
News Prime 3 To Launch In August
Nintendo have today announced the summer line-up in the US, the big news is that Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is all set for a August 20th release date, bada-bing!
"Whether you're a longtime gamer who likes classic franchises or a newcomer aiming to keep your brain sharp, Nintendo's summer lineup of games has something for you. Nintendo's offerings...
News Mario Gets Charged This Week
Nintendo are all set to release Mario Charged Football this week in Europe, backing the game with a large TV ad campaign.
"Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips line up against Mario and Co. as the stars of the Mario Strikers Charged Football campaign which goes live across terrestrial TV from 19th May featuring in major sports events such as the...
News Iwata To Satisfy Hardcore Gamers
Wii Believe
GameDaily BIZ have translated the fiscal press conference, Nintendo's President has stated that Hardcore gamers will be happy by the end of the year with 3 key releases. "So when can we expect some of Nintendo's "AAA" first-party games? According to Iwata, Nintendo will be able to satisfy the hardcore gamers this year. " when we will...
News US Virtual Console Releases - 30th April 2007
Nintendo adds Castlevania, Legend of the Mystical Ninja and Shockman to the US Virtual Console service.
"Castlevania (NES®, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): Step into the shadows of the deadliest dwelling on Earth. You've arrived at Castlevania, and you're here on business: to destroy the curse of the Evil Count, once and for all. Make your way through...
News EU Virtual Console Releases - 27th April, 2007
Nintendo adds Final Fight, Mighty Bomb Jack and Battle Lode Runner to the Virtual Console service.
"This week Virtual Console allows you to take on the street thugs of Metro City. Based in the same universe as the Street Fighter games, Final Fight is a much loved side-scrolling beat-em up, originally released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment...
News Wario Set Loose On June 1st
Wario: Master Of Disguise launches across Europe on Nintendo DS on 1st June 2007.
Grab your copy in alittle over a month, for now here's a reminder of what its all about. "After watching a TV show featuring the thieving master of disguise, Count Camoli, Wario has the idea of stealing treasure from TV shows- the perfect way to make his fortune!...
News Sega Boosts Its VC Library
Sega have announced 4 new titles to be available soon on the Virtual Console service, all costing 800 Wii points.
"Streets of Rage 2 - To celebrate their defeat of the syndicate exactly one year before, Blaze, Adam and Axel met for drinks. The next morning, Axel received a frantic phone call from Eddie 'Skate' Hunter, Adam's younger brother, whom he...
News Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition In June
Nintendo to publish the Capcom developed game in Europe on June 29th.
Reported by WiiWii (via British Gaming Blog) we've learnt of the release date for Europe. "Nintendo has confirmed that they are distributing the upcoming Resi Wii games in Europe, not really news that, but what is news is that we know 1 release date. It’s been confirmed that...
Nintendo set to publish European edition of Tecmo developed "Super Swing Golf" on the 8th June 2007.
"Aim for the fairway as a new but fully-fledged style of golf is set to hit Wii! Get ready to experience greens with a difference as players embark on the golfing experience of a lifetime. From tropical islands to snow valleys, Pangya! Golf With...
News US Virtual Console Releases - 16th April 2007
Nintendo announce 3 new games for the US virtual console, Punch Out, Virtua Fighter 2 and Bonk's Adventure.
"Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the...
News Metroid 3 Delayed To Late 2007
Reggie explains that Retro want the game to be "perfect" before it hits the stores, certainly won't be released before the 2nd half of the year.
"Nintendo has confirmed that Metroid Prime 3: Corruption won't be released in the first half of 2007 because Nintendo and developer Retro Studios want to make sure it's "perfect"." I'm not one to argue with...
News Wii/DS European Release Dates Q2 2007
Nintendo UK have today unleashed a massive long list of releases dates spanning the next few months.
"Leading Nintendo’s Wii line-up for the period is the highly anticipated Mario Strikers Charged Football which allows you to play football like you have always dreamt of -with no rules! Mario Strikers Charged Football will also be the first...
News Mario Strikers Charged Goes Online In May!
Nintendo have today announced that "Mario Strikers: Charged Football" will be online multiplayer and released on May 25th in Europe!
Get your reading glasses ready, because today's press release is rather long! "Now’s your chance to bend it like Beckham, score like Shevchenko and hit it like Henry or, failing that, floor the opposition with a...
News US Virtual Console Releases - 2nd April 2007
Hotness, Star Fox 64 (N64), TMNT (NES) and Dragon's Curse (TG16) all added to the US virtual console today.
Star Fox 64 - Nintendo 64 (1-4 players, 1,000 Wii Points):Players take the controls of their Arwing and complete 15 missions to reach the final objective: a showdown on Venom, the home planet of the interplanetary tyrant, Andross. Throughout...
News Wii Looks Good To Firm With G1 Jockey
PS2 fans rejoice, as Japanese horse racing game is set to launch in Europe on June 29th.
In a somewhat unexpected move, Koei have decided to release its G1 Jockey Wii title in Europe, there I was thinking this would never be released outside of Japan, this is no April fool! “Throughout the history of this series we have tried to make G1 Jockey...
News EU Virtual Console Releases - 30th March, 2007
Nintendo announce that Punch Out (NES), Legend of the Mystical Ninja (SNES) and Dragons Curse (TG16) all join the VC line up.
"This week’s Wii Virtual Console™ line-up looks set to be a knockout! Nintendo is releasing three epic games from days gone by, starting with the comical boxing game Punch Out!!®. The player assumes the role of a rookie...
News US Virtual Console Releases - 23rd March 2007
Sega throw some mega classics (get it?) onto the Virtual Console, the infamous Alex Kidd!
"The Wii Shop Channel continues to be a great avenue for gamers who want instant access to classic SEGA Genesis titles,” said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America. “Virtua Fighter 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, and...
