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Wednesday, Dec 17
Tiger Woods '09 Ad Banned for Mixed Footage
Key to the issue is a segment of the ads in which Woods is seen swinging a Wiimote while footage from the Xbox 360 version of the game mimics his actions. EA claims that footage from the Wii version of the game would not be "broadcast quality" and that no gameplay features shown in the ad are left...
Nintendo's 2009 Lineup: Hope You Like GameCube Games
The full list, including third-party games for both Wii and DS, is below. Wii NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. We Ski??? and Snowboard - March Nintendo New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis??? - March New Play Control! Pikmin??? - March Nintendo DS Image courtesy Nintendo
Monday, Dec 15
Wii Rock Band 2 Squeaks Out, Or: How to Drop the Ball
Here's the list of the top twenty software titles for November 2008 in the U.S., courtesy the NPD Group: GEARS OF WAR 2* 360 MICROSOFT CALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR* 360 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD WII PLAY W/ REMOTE WII NINTENDO OF AMERICAWII FIT WII NINTENDO OF AMERICAMARIO KAR...
Friday, Dec 12
The 10 Most Disappointing Games of 2008
9. Tom Clancy's EndWar (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC) 8. Too Human (Xbox 360) 6. Mirror's Edge (Xbox 360, PS3) 5. Dead Space (Xbox 360, PS3) 4. Prince of Persia (Xbox 360, PS3) 3. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) 2. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Xbox 360, PS3) (pictured, top)
Thursday, Dec 11
November Game Sales: Nintendo Sells 2 Million Wiis
On the software side, Microsoft's Gears of War 2 topped the charts to the surprise of no one -- although Activision's new Call of Duty, split between two platforms, actually sold more. GEARS OF WAR 2* MICROSOFT 360 1 1.56 millionCALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR* ACTIVISION BLIZZARD ...
Hands On: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Works on Wii, Sorta
Screenshot: Nintendo, photo:Wired.com See Also: New Wii-Specific Pikmin in the Works Liveblogging the Liveblogs: Nintendo's Japan Conference Kicks Off ... Liveblog: Nintendo's U.S. Press Conference Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Gets Major Overhaul for Wii Donkey Kong Turns 25
Monday, Dec 1
Opinion: Best of 2008: Top 5 Wii Games
Wii has had what you might call a dubious year. Nintendo's little console that could is shattering sales records left and right, and might just move more units in 2008 than any game system in history. Casual hits Wii Play,... Wii has had what you might call a dubious year. 5. De Blob 4. Wii Fit
Tuesday, Nov 18
Wii Final Fantasy: Still Vaporware, But Not Dead
Crystal Bearerswas one of the first Wii projects that Square Enix announced, at the 2006 E3 where Nintendo pulled back the curtain on the console. It was only shown as a very early trailer video, but at that point it looked like a direct sequel to the multiplayer GameCube game.
Wednesday, Oct 22
Game Review: Sambe de Amigo will Shake Your Maracas
My most recent discovery has been Samba de Amigo for the Nintendo Wii, which, almost miraculously, was able to uncover a modicum of syncopation that I didn't know I had. The game turns your Wii-mote into a virtual maraca -- a brilliant use of the controller. Price/maker: $39.99 Wii
Wednesday, Oct 15
Game Review: Active Life Outdoor Challenge - Fitness can be Fun!
For this reason I was looking forward to Active Life Outdoor Challenge from Namco-Bandai. Sure, they don't have any groundbreaking controller - opting instead to reuse the tried and tested dance mat - but they do have party fun by the bucket load. Price/maker: $59.99 (Wii)
Sunday, Sep 7
Hands-On: The Conduit, The Last Best Hope For Wii FPS
A lot of the buzz around the Wiimote, when it was first introduced in the fall of 2005, was centered around the fact that the direct-pointing capability of the device would make it perfect for playing first-person shooters with pinpoint accuracy. Nintendo made this crystal-clear at the f...
Tuesday, Jun 17
Patch: Wii Update Kills Exploit, Homebrew Channel Still Lives
- Jun 17, 2008 Beacuse [sic] unauthorized modifications to save files may impair game play or the Wii Console, updating to Wii Menu version 3.3 will also check for and ... Latest Wii update kills Freeloader? CVG Online all 2 news articles
Tuesday, Jun 10
Opinion: Opinion: MMOs Need a Wii
That all changed when Nintendo launched the Wii. Not only did the company capture the technological cachet usually reserved for Apple's latest iDevice, they also earned the affection of the masses. Now grandparents are playing Mario Kart Wii along with their six-year-old grandspawn an...
