Today
Despite the popularity of Formula 1 racing, there hasn't actually been a decent F1 game on a Nintendo system since the excellent F1 World Grand Prix II was released on the N64 a decade ago. An exclusivity contract with Sony meant that F1 games were strictly limited to its consoles for the las...
Download new Pokémon game on Friday. It's going to be a big day for Pokémon fans tomorrow. You should already know that Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Sky is coming to DS but Nintendo has confirmed that WiiWare game Pokémon Rumble will also be available for download for 1,500 points.
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Eurogamer, Kotaku Australia
Yesterday
Nintendo responds to internet chatter over new character. Zelda mastermind Eiji Aonuma has told ONM that some of the speculation surrounding the Zelda Wii artwork released at E3 was right - but wouldn't confirm anything more. Click here to read the full article
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GameSpot, Kotaku, Joystiq
We have been trying something new in terms of the structure of the Wii version of the new Zelda game." Change? Zelda? These are the words of one Eiji Aonuma, and he's making noises about mucking about with one of the greatest winning formulas in the history of greatness.
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GameSpot, Kotaku, Joystiq
Nintendo were late to the party when it came to creating a colour handheld console, but they were fashionably late. At the behest of Gunpei Yokoi, Nintendo waited until they were truly ready to launch a colour handheld console, watching as competitors tried and failed to trump their techn...
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Blogcritics, Kotaku, Cubed3, Eurogamer, Joystiq
ONM speaks exclusively to legendary Zelda producer. Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has told ONM to expect surprises at next year's E3 as Nintendo prepares to reveal an overhaul of the critically-acclaimed series. Click here to read the full article
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GameSpot, Kotaku, Joystiq
Tuesday, Nov 17
Nintendo say it will get more people playing. DSi XL's larger screens may help more people become interested in Nintendo's handheld console. Click here to read the full article
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption may not be the last game in the Prime series. With Other M on the way next year, some might have thought that the Prime series had come to an end but, as Nintendo's Kensuke Tanabe told ONM, the series may still have a future.
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QJ.net - Wii, Kotaku, Vooks.Net, Nintendo DS
NOA boss Reggie says he would've "loved" online mode. New Super Mario Bros. Wii is the first Mario platformer to feature four-player multiplayer but Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo Of America's boss, has admitted that he would have "loved" an online multiplayer mode in the game.
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QJ.net - Wii, Cubed3, Video Games Blogger
Reggie says HD is not enough. Nintendo NOA boss Reggie Fils Aime has warned Nintendo fans not to expect a new console in the near future. Click here to read the full article
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QJ.net - Wii, Cubed3, Video Games Blogger
Friday, Nov 13
See Mario in his penguin suit!. Nintendo has released a nice selection of artwork for New Super Mario Bros Wii, including a new picture of Mario in his brilliant penguin suit. Click here to read the full article
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Nintendo World Report, Nintendo Wii Zone, Cubed3, pheedcontent.com, Den of Geek, Nintendo.com – News and Updates, IGN
Wednesday, Nov 11
Classic pub quiz question: What was the first ever handheld console? Did you say Game Boy? You're wrong. In fact it was the Microvision but you hardly ever hear the name mentioned these days which is proof, if ever it was needed, that being first isn't always the most important thing. And whil...
Friday, Nov 6
Monkey Island, Bomberman and more... You'll have plenty to choose from if you go shopping in the Wii or DSi stores today. A whopping seven new games are available including a new chapter of Monkey Island and Bomberman Blitz. Click here to read the full article
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Softpedia
Thursday, Nov 5
Ask us anything about Link's latest adventure. Just as was the case with New Super Mario Bros. Wii, we've been lucky enough to secure the world first review of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. I spent a couple of days at Nintendo HQ last month storming my way through the finished game.
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Go Nintendo, pheedcontent.com, WiiNintendo, Vooks.Net, I4U News, Eurogamer
Wednesday, Nov 4
By the time the Nintendo 64 had reached the end of its life, Nintendo was all but ignored in the console market. The PlayStation had become the first console to gain proper mainstream acceptance and Sega's Dreamcast was offering next-gen graphics before its competitors, making the N64's...
Nintendo agree deal with Rugby Union. Are you a fan of Rugby? Well, next time you go to watch England play you may get a chance to play some Nintendo games at half time! Click here to read the full article
Tuesday, Nov 3
See Mario's creator playing his latest game... Shigeru Miyamoto popped in on the Nintendo Week show to play New Super Mario Bros. Wii recently and inadvertently revealed that there is an extra world in the game! Click here to read the full article
Monday, Nov 2
More details on the forthcoming WiiWare game... After revealing Excitebike World Rally last week, the US Nintendo Channel has shown off some more action from the game. Click here to read the full article
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Joystiq
Monday, Oct 5
My first Nintendo memory is one of those things that will forever stay with me like my first football match and the first single I ever bought.* For many people, their tale is one of excitement as they went downstairs at Christmas to find a console-shaped box under the tree and upon opening, t...
Thursday, Oct 1
Zelda, Mario & Pokémon! What more could you want?. Nintendo has announced its autumn/winter line-up for DS and the big news is that The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks will be released on 11 December! Click here to read the full article
Thursday, Sep 24
New bundle includes Wii Sports Resort and MotionPlus. Nintendo has confirmed to ONM that it will be cutting the price of the Wii in the UK on 2 October. The current recommended retail price for Wii is £199.99 but from next month Nintendo will be releasing a new Wii bundle at a cheaper price.
Wednesday, Sep 23
Believe it or not, we bloomin' adore videogames. After all, that's why we're here. So, while our first love will always be Nintendo, we do occasionally dabble in other formats to help feed our insatiable appetites. Although it didn't appear on the Wii, there's considerable love for the orig...
Thursday, Jul 30
The first chapter in the new Monkey Island series has been made available for download through the WiiWare service. Tale of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch Of The Screaming Narwhal is one of four new downloads with The Three Musketeers: One For All!, Drift Mania and Guitar Rock Tour also be...
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Softpedia
Monday, May 4
There's a good chance that you'll have purchased your Nintendo system - whether it be a Wii or a DS - with the sole purpose of playing games offline, either alone or with friends. However, hook either console up to the internet and you'll discover that they're capable of so much more.
Monday, Dec 15
These are strange times for Shigeru Miyamoto. For the past 20 years, both gamers and media have hung on his every word and greeted his creations with rapturous acclaim. However, in the past six months something has changed. Many of the Nintendo faithful have met his latest project with hosti...
Thursday, Oct 2
Nintendo unveiled an exciting new DS at a press conference in Tokyo today. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed Nintendo DSi, the third model of the handheld which features a built-in camera, an SD Card slot and will play AAC music and other sound files. It will be available in Japan fro...
Monday, Sep 29
What do you think of the bizarre new instrument?. Nintendo has revealed a cool yet bizarre instrument for Wii Music. It's a Famicom! Click here to read the full article
Friday, Aug 8
It's not meant to compete with Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Nintendo believe that Wii Music won't be competing with Guitar Hero or Rock Band when its released later on in the year. Click here to read the full article
Wednesday, Apr 9
How many of you were a bit nervous when Nintendo announced that Mario Kart Wii would be released so soon? How many of you started thinking it might be a 'rush job' to fill a gap in the Wii release schedule? How many saw the bikes and thought "oh no, they've ruined Mario Kart"? We'll admit it: dee...
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