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Nintendo Denies Wii HD Upgrade Planned For 2010
Nintendo's Wii has followed different rules than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 since it launched, focusing early on on interface and family-friendly titles rather than graphics and expanded hardware capabilities. That hasn't kept speculators from predicting a hi-def upgrade, howe...
Wednesday, Nov 4
Pete Wentz On 'Band Hero,' Gaming Habits
My gaming history is really scattered. Back in the day I was really a Nintendo guy. I got really into 'Contra' and 'Super Mario Bros.' and then Super Nintendo and Genesis. And then I lapsed, I started liking girls or something, I don't really know. Then I got back into Tony Hawk and realized there w...
'Super Street Fighter 4' May Bring Back Car Punching
Anyone sentimental for the old "World Warrior" days of between-match mini-games demolishing cars may want to give "Super Street Fighter 4" a second glance. Some scans covered in Japanese from Famitsu appear to reveal the past time's return to Capcom's franchise with next year's releas...
'Modern Warfare 2' Breaks GameStop Pre-Sale Record, Still Not Coming To Wii
Those high marks for the 360, PC and PS3 don't mean that Infinity Ward is considering a port to the Wii any time soon, however, since the studio doesn't think that Nintendo's console can do what they need. That doesn't mean the Wii won't be a late afterthought, though, as a Treyarch-ported ve...
Thursday, Oct 29
'Epic Mickey' Was Originally A Multi-Platform Title
It's burned in my brain,” Spector told Official Nintendo Magazine, “Graham Hopper [Disney Interactive boss] pulled me into my office one day and said 'What does it take to deliver on the goals we have for this product?’ " The rest is history, and the Wii will reap the rewards if Disney's cal...
Thursday, Oct 22
'Monster Hunter Tri' Ditches Friend Codes on Wii
What hasn't been determined, though, is whether or not "Monster Hunter Tri" online play will be free. The game uses a pay-per-play model in Japan, requiring users to purchase Nintendo Points in exchange for weekly or monthly access. As of now, Capcom has yet to decide on whether or not onlin...
Friday, Oct 16
'A Boy And His Blob' Review
Released in 1989, "A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia" was one of the most unique and creative titles ever released for the NES. It was a story that sprang forth from the mind of David Crane, who, at that time, was best known as the designer of "Pitfall." Now, twenty years later, industry...
Monday, Oct 12
'Project Runway' Game Coming To Wii From Atari
Project Runway" hosts Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn may both be involved in Atari's latest reality-TV-to-gaming project. Weinstein Co. will collaborate with Atari to bring its seminal fashion-design competition to the Nintendo Wii, using the Remote Controller and that Balance Board that Be...
Thursday, Oct 8
Wii Balance Board Part Of Project To Hunt Terrorists
Do you think the Wii Balance Board sounds like a worthwhile tool to identify terrorists? Would you rather stand on a video game controller than unload your shoes and belongings at the airport? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Thursday, Oct 1
Ubisoft Job Posts Hint At New Wii And 360 Projects in Quebec
Ubisoft Quebec is currently looking for a Technical 3D Animator to help us develop a brand new epic combat game on the Nintendo Wii," according to a posting on Gamasutra. That may or may not be a version of a similar game named in another post. via GameSpot & superannuation]
Monday, Sep 28
'Dead Space: Extraction' Review
After the successful launch of the action/horror title “Dead Space” for the 360 & PS3 last year, Visceral Games (formerly EA Redwood Shores) has been hard at work on their next adventure surrounding the crew of the USG Ishimura and mysterious artifact called “the marker.” This Wii-e...
Thursday, Sep 24
Wii Price Dropping On September 27th
Now that Microsoft's Xbox 360 has lowered its prices and Sony's PlayStation 3 has done the same, Nintendo has followed suit with a cut for the Wii. Starting on September 27th, Wii starter sets will retail for $199.99, knocking $50 off of the current MSRP. The price point applies to all standar...
Tuesday, Jun 23
‘Uncharted 2′ Nabs Best of E3 From Game Critics Awards
Best Hardware/Peripheral “Project Natal” Microsoft for Xbox 360) Best Role Playing Game Mass Effect 2 BioWare/Electronic Arts for Xbox 360, PC) Best Sports Game Fight Night Round 4 EA Canada/EA Sports for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)
Tuesday, Jun 9
‘Real Racing’ Final Analysis: Best Racing Game On the iPhone?
Firemint is one of the top selling iPhone developers on the App Store, thanks to a simple little game called FlightControl. It’s only a dollar, features cartoon-style graphics and pretty basic (but fiendishly addictive) gameplay. It’s light years away from their latest title, Real Raci...
Tuesday, Sep 9
Box Art Reviews: ‘TNA iMPACT!,’ ‘Spore,’ ‘Active Life Outdoor Challenge’ And More
Not all box art is created equal. That’s why in our weekly box art reviews, we bring the hammer of judgment down upon new releases. On deck… “TNA iMPACT!” (Xbox 360, PS3, PS2) What the Box Tells Us: Not sure if there’s TNA, but there’s definitely iMPACT! A bunch of burly-looking men strike mena...
Friday, Jun 20
‘Active Life’ Pad Is A Revamped NES Power Pad
Note: Namco Bandai didn't answer everything I asked. The following are the questions that went unanswered: Will you be working with Nintendo to make more compatible games for the pad? Do you think the total number will surpass 11, the number of Power Pad games for the original NES? Will any...
