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Today, the Wii console is 3 years old! In that three years, we have seen several big events. Wii Sports Shortage of consoles due to sales Wii Fit and Balance Board Super Mario Galaxy Super Smash Bros. Brawl Mario Kart Wii Motion Plus Wii Sports Resort WiiWare SD Card – Storage Solution DS Demo...
On December 12, Spike TV will host the annual Video Game Awards. Below is the list of categories in which Nintendo games have been nominated. It looks like a good deal of the Nintendo games are multiplatform. Not too many are Nintendo-exclusives. So, who and what do you think will win? Best Wi...
Yesterday
And it’s not about just the quantity of games; it’s about offering people immersive experiences that you really only get through a New Super Mario Bros. or a Mario Kart on DS, or the new Zelda. No one can match the quality of games and the breath of genres that Nintendo DS can. And I think what’s al...
Tuesday, Nov 17
I remember it just like it was yesterday. The rumor in 1986 that went around the school yard and passed from kid to kid during the summer. The rumor was said to get an infinite amount of lives in Super Mario Bros. for the NES. Very few could master it, and whoever could pull off the feet was king for th...
Monday, Nov 16
Recently, Kotaku was able to sit down with NOA President, Reggie Fils-Aime, to discuss this year’s two big holiday titles from Nintendo — New Super Mario Bros. Wii and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. He had quite a bit to say on each game, specifically about why Mario is not online and why...
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Go Nintendo, pheedcontent.com, Official Nintendo Magazine, Vooks.Net, I4U News, Eurogamer
I just got done playing some Super Mario Bros. Wii with UtlraSave’s new Red Wii Remote. At first I thought that these were just case mods for your Wii Remote, but they’re actually exact replica’s of Nintendo’s Wii Remote in awesome colors.
The sights, sounds and even the animals Miyamoto saw would inspire the young artist to create a universe that not only launched his career, but also changed video games as we know them. Hired as a staff artist, Miyamoto joined the company at a time when it, and the world at large, were becomin...
The latest issue of “Official Nintendo Magazine” answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the new The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks coming out for the DS on December 7th, 2009. Is it the best handheld Zelda? No, but it is better than Phantom Hourglass
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii Wallpapers New Super Mario Bros. Wii launch event at the Nintendo World Store – Official Photos Exclusive New Super Mario Bros. Wii – NYC Nintendo World Store Launch Party Video New Super Mario Bros. Wii – Super Strategies New Super Mario Bros. Wii – Walkthrough
Saturday, Nov 14
Justin V., from New York, celebrates after winning the New Super Mario Bros. Wii tournament at the Nintendo World store in New York on Nov. 14, 2009. The hotly anticipated New Super Mario Bros. Wii video game will be released on Nov. 15, 2009. Nintendo PR]
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Friday, Nov 13
According to CasualGamer’s interview with EA, the upcoming Flips book applications/games for the Nintendo DS will only be released in the UK. Here is a part of the interview where Harvey Elliott explains why: CG: Will you be taking Flips global? Harvey Elliott: There are territory rest...
There’s another DS coming early next year. It doesn’t add any significant features that the DS or DSi doesn’t have, but it does feature a much larger screen. Why would someone want to pick up a DSi XL, then? Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime made the case for the DSi XL during the B...
According to tetrisgrammaton on NeoGAF, the latest issue of Nintendo Power talks about Pokemon Rumble, the upcoming WiiWare game. As previously reported, the game will release on November 16th, however the game will actually cost 1500 Wii Points (like in Japan) and not 2000 Wii Points a...
Thursday, Nov 12
Surprise, surprise… Nintendo has announced two new games! First up is Last Window: Midnight Promise, which is a DS game that is the sequel to Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (known as Wishroom in Japan). Those following trademarks made by Nintendo will remember the mysterious “Last Window” and “Las...
Wednesday, Nov 11
Whether or not this is the best Mario game to date is purely a matter of personal tastes; it’s certainly the most humble on outward appearances. The red game case – a bold and loud statement of fun – is the first indicator that there’s something special under the hood in this one. Still sorting t...
Monday, Nov 9
If you have not heard, Japanese Club Nintendo members have recently inherited a new WiiWare addition to their shop. Below, you can check out some footage of the game entitled Ultrahand. Basically, you use an Inspector Gadget-like hand to grab meat off the grill. No word yet if it is coming t...
Your creature and all the action takes place on the bottom touch-screen, while the top screen is used for your map. Spore Hero Arena goes for the third-person isometric view. It also has a cartoony comic book style of graphics. Overall, I feel that works for this game. The colors are bright and...
Friday, Nov 6
LINK AND ZELDA JOIN FORCES IN THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SPIRIT TRACKS Newest Entry in Renowned Video Game Series Features Historic Team-Up for Timeless Duo REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 6, 2009 – It was among the most heinous incidents in video game history: In 1986, Princess Zelda™ was kidnapped from th...
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Thursday, Nov 5
Right smack in the middle of MANswers and Stripperalla two dudical shows, GTTV heads to Nintendo Headquarters to get brand new info about New Super Mario Bros Wii + more. We’ve had the countdown on the lower right portion of our site for the past few days, should be a good show. (That countdown...
Wednesday, Nov 4
“YOU get a job, Mom! I’M playing SPACE INVADERS!” I have, for the past few days, pored over the arcade classic Space Invaders in preparation to review its latest incarnation: Space Invaders Extreme 2 for the Nintendo DS. Space Invaders has that special arcade charm that makes you, the play...
Starting today and ending this coming Tuesday, we will be holding a contest for The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun. Three copies are in stock – one for Wii, DS and PSP. One last note – It is not required, but I highly recommend that you tell us what Wii and DS games you own. If we know what gam...
Tuesday, Nov 3
Yes, you heard right… Nintendo is going to offer demos of WiiWare games! But before you get too excited, let me give you the full details. In the recent Financial Results Briefing in Japan, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata said that they would begin releasing demos of WiiWare games sometime this m...
The game looks fantastic on the Nintendo DS, I mean really crisp, clean, and fast. The game never dips below 60 FPS and draw distances and models are top notch. I was afraid of another “jaggy edge” game, but when playing it my fears were put to rest. Developer, Nouredine Abboud, said that the dev...
BURBANK, Calif. – November 3, 2009 – Get ready to build a band and rock the universe with LEGO® Rock Band™, the multiplayer music videogame that will have the entire family drumming, strumming and rocking to the beat. Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games, a par...
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A WiiNintendo game review by hattrick. Game – SimAnimals Africa Version – DS (also available on Wii) Time Spent Playing – 2 hours Obtained – From EA (review copy) Introduction I remember back when I first started playing video games. They did not have much of a storyline – you just jumped rig...
Monday, Nov 2
1) Chat in the chatroom by going to the Nintendo Fuse TalkShoe page once the podcast begins at 9 pm est. Every Tuesday at 9 pm eastern time, we discuss the latest and greatest from Nintendo. Be here tonight to listen and/or join in on the fun!
Inside-Games.com had some vague updates from Mr. Iwata in their regular Monday morning column. According to him, Nintendo is very likely to support HD in their next home console. Iwata also stated that Nintendo plans to support Dragon Quest IX overseas. They have a desire to see the series...
Friday, Oct 30
Come to Nintendo World between 11am and 3pm on Sunday, November 1 to be one of the first to play Band Hero for the Wii and Nintendo DS! Rock out to 65 of the biggest chart topping hits, get Band Hero giveaways, and enter to win raffle prizes.
Tuesday, Oct 27
Tonight is a very special night for WiiNintendo’s interactive Nintendo Fuse podcast… it’s our Video Games Live Special! Video Games Live is an absolutely stunning show that has a live orchestra play video game music alongside synchronized video and lights. To download my exclusive rec...
Download the WiiNintendo exclusive recordings of the 100th Video Games Live show here! Classic Arcade Medley (not from 100th show): Final Fantasy Piano Solo by Martin Leung: Metroid (not from 100th show): The Legend of Zelda: Sonic: Halo: Final Fantasy VII – One Winged Angel:
Wednesday, Oct 21
Denise Kaigler said: “We’re working on a little surprise for those who connect their Wii to the Internet, so keep your eye on the Nintendo Channel for that announcement to come in the near future.” The latest Nintendo Power said to “look for a special announcement on the Oct. 26 Nintendo Week...
Friday, Oct 16
Tennis was really improved here and gives the tennis that was developed by Nintendo a run for its money. More controls are implemented and more real world rules, such as the ability to make faults, the ability to move the player forward and backward, and the ability to lob and smash the ball....
Vandal Online 93% “LostWinds was probably one of the most attractive and interesting games on the Wii (not only WiiWare), and Winter of Melodias completely surpasses it.” Pricing: 1000 Wiiä Points. WiiWare is accessible through Wii.
Thursday, Oct 15
Okay, I have some cool news for everyone. On the Nintendo Fuse Podcast on October 27th, we are interviewing Tommy Tallarico from Video Games Live! Who’s Tommy Tallarico? What’s Video Games Live? If you are asking those questions, then you are seriously missing out. Tommy Tallarico is a vid...
A WiiNintendo review by hattrick. Game: Squeeballs Party (Wii) *also available on Nintendo DS Obtained: Review Copy Time Played: 3+ Hours Control Method: Wii Remote When first looking at Squeeballs Party, one might wonder what it is all about. Personally, I thought, “I have never heard...
Friday, Oct 9
Stores are taking pre-orders At a demo in New York City this week, Nintendo was showing off some of the new levels from the game. The first they dropped me in was level 8-7 and very near the end of the game. And it showed. You remember those ghost house levels from “Super Mario World” where [...]
Wednesday, Oct 7
EA has announced the next versions of the popular “Hasbro Family Game Night,” featuring a sequel for the Wii and a brand new title for the Nintendo DS. Check out the trailers below. Both games are set to release on October 27, 2009. To view the official press release, click more. Product Descr...
Tuesday, Oct 6
1) Chat in the chatroom by going to the Nintendo Fuse TalkShoe page once the podcast begins at 9 pm est. Want to listen to old episodes? Go to the Nintendo Fuse TalkShoe page. You can also subscribe on iTunes by searching for Nintendo Fuse or by clicking this link.
Monday, Oct 5
What projects are you working on now? Nothing at the moment, having spent the last few months making “Japanese Hiragana & Katakana Review”, “Nintendo Adventure Books: Monster Mix-Up DS” and “The Legend of Zelda – Molblin’s Magic Spear DS”
Wii Fit Plus makes use of the innovative Wii Balance Board™ accessory, an easy-to-use device that detects players’ movements as they enjoy games like Obstacle Course and Perfect 10. Players can also incorporate the Nunchuk™ controller in activities such as Kung Fu. Wii Fit Plus and the Wi...
Less than a week after consumers discovered a new suggested retail price of $199.99 for Wii, World of Nintendo participants in Long Beach gathered for hands-on demonstrations of games like Wii Sports Resort™, Wii Fit™ Plus and Punch-Out!!™, as well as the upcoming New Super Mario Bros.™ W...
Tuesday, Sep 29
A WiiNintendo game review by hattrick. Game – MySims Agents Version – Wii (also available on DS) Time Spent Playing – 7 hours, 2 minutes Control Method – Wii Remote & Nunchuck (only method allowed) For my earlier preview of MySims Agents, during my trip to EA headquarters, which includ...
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Monday, Sep 28
Nintendo has released the 4.2 firmware update for Wii. What new features does it bring? Well, none it seems. What it does do though is delete the Homebrew Channel, BootMii, all forms of cIOS, and more. So if you have any homebrew on your Wii at all, do not update! [UPDATE] From Nintendo… “This upd...
WiiWare Virtual Console Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nint...
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Thursday, Sep 24
Nintendo News: Limited-Edition Wii Sports Resort Bundle Features Two Wii MotionPlus Accessories REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Wii Sports Resort™ is all about getting multiple people involved in friendly sporting competitions. Starting Oct. 12, consumers will have even more ince...
Wednesday, Sep 23
So, while fans have withstood some hard times, it’s not hard to see why so many are proud to be called “fanboys” or Nintendo slappies. The Wii, and in turn Nintendo, changed the way people looked at video games by making it not only acceptable to play video games, but approachable and welcomi...
Wednesday, Feb 18
Today, Marvelous Entertainment USA and XSEED Games unveil the first official US trailer for their upcoming title, Avalon Code. The companies also announce the launch of Avalon Code’s official product website. Avalon Code will be released in March, 2009, exclusively for the Nintendo DS.
Tuesday, Feb 3
Really fun Bozon is 5 hours in right now, having a blast One of the best console Harvest Moon games since N64 Direct feed footage up, hands on Game has been out in Japan for awhile Tenchu Nintendo Minute C.O.R.E. Summary via Nintendo Everything] Nintendo Chat (podcast) can be listened to at IGN]
Tuesday, Jan 20
Two DSiWare titles, Art Style: Decode and Art Style: Aquario, have received updates. Those of you lucky enough to own a Nintendo DSi and have those games can download the updates for free, I assume from the DSi Shop. No word on what has been updated, but it’s good to know that Nintendo is actual...
Tuesday, Dec 9
Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, the Nintendo Channel updates for the week, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS We discuss upcoming WiiWare titles and the future My Pokemon Ranch update A bunch of Wii and DS trademarks were found and we give our thoughts...
Sunday, Nov 23
Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, the Nintendo Channel updates for the week, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS We discuss Sega confirming that they’re publishing The Conduit, the Animal Crossing: City Folk/Wii Speak bundle, and more
Friday, Nov 14
For those of you who don’t know, Child’s Play is a charity organization who helps hospitals supply toys, video games, and movies for children. This is an amazing effort, and you can be a part of it, by helping one or more children. How can you help? Check out www.childsplaycharity.org for more [......
Wednesday, Oct 29
Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, the Nintendo Channel updates for the week, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS Don’t you just love leaks? Looks like Sega may be The Conduit’s publisher Is the excitement for the Nintendo DSi in Japan low? Should we be wor...
Tuesday, Oct 28
Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, the Nintendo Channel updates for the week, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS Hmm… a mystery title from Nintendo… what could it be? Wii Weigh In: Will we ever have a one console future?
Tuesday, Oct 21
Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, the Nintendo Channel updates for the week, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS We discuss various games, like No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle, Let’s Tap, Sonic Unleashed, Wii Music, and more
Wednesday, Oct 1
Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, the Nintendo Channel updates for the week, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS We discuss Mega Man 9, the Nintendo Pedometer, and more We discuss the Nintendo conference and give our opinions on what we think will happen
Wednesday, Sep 24
We discuss how the Xbox 360 didn’t outsell Wii in Japan, how Animal Crossing: City Folk does have motion controls, and more We give our thoughts on how we feel about Nintendo, as well as our thoughts on some upcoming titles, like Wii Music
Monday, Sep 22
Should Capcom release Mega Man X on the VC? Why not Favorite entry in the Wario Land franchise? Virtual Boy game - Bozon, Wario Land 2 - Daemon, Super Mario Land 3 (?) - Craig Mega Man 9 on which console? Wii for Bozon since it looks muddy on the 360
Wednesday, Sep 10
Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS Discuss Liight, Boogie Superstar, Animal Crossing: City Folk, the Nintendo Wi-Fi Network Adapter, and much more
Wednesday, Sep 3
Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS Discuss Disaster, the DS Motion Pack, The Conduit, and more We give our thoughts on the Brawl tier list, The Force Unleashed, and the quality of recent Sonic titles on Nintendo systems
Tuesday, Jun 24
The Wiire Podcast #101 - Nintendo: Only “geeks and otaku” need more Wii storage, Jaffe attacks Nintendo for insulting loyal fanbase, Nintendo ‘Working On’ An Answer To Storage Problem, Wii Fit Balance Board ‘Hacked’ For PC Games, 2K looks to pioneer hockey on the Wii, The Conduit, Wii Me...
Friday, Jun 20
In the game data there are the special Pokéballs of Johto. So Nintendo included them in D/P for the symbol and to catch if you trade a Pokémon of Johto to Sinnoh. We’ll see…. Nintendo knows how popular G/S is and they also know the well known ROM Hack remake of it… Shiny Gold. That’s no lie! I don’t kn...
Tuesday, Jun 17
On June 17, 2008, Nintendo released an update to the Wii Menu. This is version 3.3. Below is the message I received in my “Wii-mail.” Wii Menu version 3.3 is now available for your Wii console. To update your Wii Menu to the latest version, please select the Update button at the bottom of the scr...
Tuesday, Jun 3
Matt tried to follow up the interview with more questions in Tom Prata interview (such as hard drive questions), but Nintendo said they wouldn’t be able to respond in time Next step for Nintendo console - know where your whole body is - get entire self into the game ——————————-
Monday, May 12
As would be expected, this prompts a lengthy new business. Games discussed included: Speed Racer, Mario Kart Wii, and the legendary return of LifeSigns! After the break the group discusses PC Adventure games. Kevin recounts his lengthy history with the genre, and we all discuss the futur...
Wednesday, May 7
1UP, 100/100 Boom Blox may not be the best Wii game, depending on your proclivities, but it’s definitely the best use of the Wii yet. It’s immensely accessible, wonderfully tactile, and stands as one of the best treatments of gaming in a 3D space. Read full Review Nintendo Power, 80/100 The p...
Episode eight of the Nintendo Voice Chat podcast is now out. In this week’s show, Matt Casamassina, Mark Bozon, Craig Harris, and Daemon Hatfield discuss quite a number of games for both the Nintendo Wii and DS. Nintendo Voice Chat 05.05.08 - 54 MBs
Thursday, May 1
It looks like there won’t be any PKE loving in the Wii version of Red Fly Studios’ Ghostbusters after all. An article posted on videogaming247 previously reported that the there would be cross platform compatibility between the two Nintendo platforms where players can use their DS as a su...
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