Wii Friend Code Database - With Maps!

 

Here's a better website to add your wii friend code. It plots your wii on a map, so you can find wii friends in your area, or anywhere in the world. Its a great way to get a ton of wii friends on your list really fast!

Source: Wii Friend Code Database - With Maps!
Originally published on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 17:40:02 GMT

Opera Released For Wii, Free Till July '07

 

Get ready to surf the Internet on your Wii.

Source: Opera Released For Wii, Free Till July '07
Originally published on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:12:14 GMT

Narrated, Complete Twilight Princess Guide

 

GameVideos and MyCheats deliver the goods. Eat your heart out, Santa.

Source: Narrated, Complete Twilight Princess Guide
Originally published on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 23:11:50 GMT

Play R.C. Pro-Am with Wiimote, real-life style

 

Just another device hacked for Wii-control, yes, but this one's a radio-controlled car! An Austrian fellow claims to have modded his toy car to receive tilt inputs from a Wiimote, making for some novel R.C. Pro-Am throwback action. We're not convinced the setup is as "simple" as its creator claims, but the result could inspire some clever retail products.
What's stopping Nintendo from releasing its own Wiimote-controlled car -- or R.O.B. 2.0? Why confine Wii to the telly?

Source: Play R.C. Pro-Am with Wiimote, real-life style
Originally published on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:25:00 GMT

Real men Wii standing up?

Chris and I got into an argument the other day while playing Wii Sports because I was only flicking my wrists. Furthermore, I refused to stand up during play because I'm trying to "keep it real." You know, all these years sitting down only exerting thumbs. How dumb does standing up and moving around once in a while look? That's why I don't play real sports, 'cause the human body just looks so stupid in full movement, let alone simulated ones with a console. On the contrary, how hip does it look sitting down all the time? We practically scream "I'm cool" sunk deep in a sofa, intently focused on the television. It's couch potato all the time for me.
So when Chris recommended the above pun of a t-shirt, I was like "whatever." I quickly returned to my Oscar-esque game dialog during a particular cut-scene. Real men Wii standing up? Yeah right. Real men Wii sitting down. So even though some games encourage more movement than you're used to, refute them. If you don't, they will slowly take over your sacred gameplay traditions.

Source: Real men Wii standing up?
Originally published on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:55:00 GMT

Merry xmas from Nintendo - VC games you’ve been waiting for

 

*Super Mario Bros The defining “retro” title in video gaming history is finally up for grabs, and you might not have a soul if you don’t pick it up.

* Street Fighter® II: The World Warrior (Super NES®, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): This game revolutionized the fighting-game genre with characters that had unique fighting skills, speed, special moves and unique endings.

* Super Castlevania® IV (Super NES, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): Simon Belmont uses his trusty whip to fight the powers of evil on his way to Dracula’s Castle.

* Toe Jam & Earl™ (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): Two fun-loving aliens crash on Earth and must find 10 pieces of their spaceship so they can get back home to Planet Funkotron.

* R-TYPE® (TurboGrafx16, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): This is a completely faithful port - right down to the character details - of the famous shooting-game masterpiece.

Games available on Jan. 1 include:

* Baseball (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points): Play nine innings of fierce sandlot competition with classic NES graphics.

* Urban Champion™ (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points): Don’t let the big, bad bully of the neighborhood push you around! Players fight for the right to walk the street.

Source: Merry xmas from Nintendo - VC games you’ve been waiting for
Originally published on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:11:55 GMT

Nintendo Says: Wii Hates Your Christmas Tree

 

Nintendo released a statement today said direct lights near the console could cause interference in "exceptional conditions." From Nintendo's statement:

"In exceptional conditions where the Wii sensor bar is sat near a direct light source there may be some minor interference - this does not mean that there is any fault with your Wii. "For the best performance of your Wii, avoid bright light sources behind or near the TV, shining towards the Wii remote or reflecting off the TV screen."

Thankfully, there's an easy solution to the problem. Writing on a blog, one user complained: "The last couple of days my Wii has been acting weird in not picking up the Wiimote on the side of the Christmas tree and I could never figure out what was wrong. Well tonight, I turned off the Christmas tree and it fixed my problem."

Why does the Wii hate Christmas? —MEGHANN MARCO

Nintendo issue fairy light warning [Manchester Evening News]

 

Source: Nintendo Says: Wii Hates Your Christmas Tree
Originally published on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:26:31 GMT

NES RetroPort - Plug your NES controller into your Wii!

 

GoNintendo reviews the Wii NES RetroPort. The device plugs into the Gamecube controller ports, and allows you to plug in your old NES controller to really get the old school feeling of those Virtual Console games. "You want a review? This thing rocks. You want a longer review? This thing really, really rocks."

Source: NES RetroPort - Plug your NES controller into your Wii!
Originally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:20:01 GMT

Nintendo Wii Updates Are A Secret

 

Word from Nintendo is that they are not making public what they're modifying on our Wii's. Why not and how long are we going to have to wait for this information?

Source: Nintendo Wii Updates Are A Secret
Originally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:40:01 GMT

Rechargeable Battery Pack for the Wii?

 

Finally the first Wii-remote rechargeable battery pack has arrived. We've been waiting since the release of the Wii for this, and it seems Joytech has been the first one to release it. "Joytech Wii PowerStation" this picture is a demo and the final product will look somewhat like this. It will charge 2 Wii remotes and have a place to put the nunchakus while charging.

Source: Rechargeable Battery Pack for the Wii?
Originally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:01:45 GMT

Free Wii Virtual Console Games (Super Mario, R-Type, Toejam) Xmas Day?

 

If the Wii store website is to be believed, these three popular games are due to be released on Christmas day with a pricetag that reads free! Check it out and decide for yourself.

Source: Free Wii Virtual Console Games (Super Mario, R-Type, Toejam) Xmas Day?
Originally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:30:02 GMT

Nintendo's Wiimote gets dissected, inspected

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/nintendos-wiimo...

While the console launch frenzy has given us some exciting innards to look at lately, it's good to see someone finally take a big step away from that potentially hazardous (and sued) Wiimote, pick up a screwdriver, and delve right in. Similar to the precise movements that splayed the Wii itself, these folks used utmost caution (and a fairly nice digicam, too) when dissecting their brand new Wiimote. Beneath the casing was the IR sensor, capacitors, a Broadcom BCM2042 Bluetooth chip, vibration motor, LEDs, accelerometer, EEPROM, and a myriad of other random forms of circuitry. Interestingly enough, the kids behind the scenes got a little carried away and found that the "EEPROM contained all the constants like Bluetooth ID, firmware revision, etc.," while the Wiimote "functionality was burned into the Broadcom" chip itself. more @ source.

 

Source: Nintendo's Wiimote gets dissecteOriOrginally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:15:13 GMT

Wii Screen Update: Metal Slug Anthology

 

More awesome art from Metal Slug Anthology!

Source: Wii Screen Update: Metal Slug Anthology
Originally published on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Class Action Suit Filed Against Nintendo For Wii Wriststrap

 

Apparently, more than a few Nintendo Wii wriststraps are breaking off, causing the Wiimotes to careen into the wall, chair, or even the TV. So much so that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the game maker alleging that the wrist straps are defective and break off when used extensively. We cannot say we did not see this one coming.

Source: Class Action Suit Filed Against Nintendo For Wii Wriststrap
Originally published on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:27:56 GMT

Tennis, Space Harrier II and Military Madness On Wii VC Today

 

Nintendo has released word that three new virtual console games will be available for download later today. Military Madness, Tennis, and the classic Space Harrier II will all be available soon, if they are not already. Click read more for the full info.PRESS RELEASEDec. 18, 2006 - Later today Nintendo will add three new classic games to the popular Wii™ video game system's Wii Shop Channel. The three new titles will be added at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo will add 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 Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Source: Tennis, Space Harrier II and Military Madness On Wii VC Today
Originally published on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:52:23 GMT

Nintendo Replacing Wimpy Wiimote Straps

 

Nintendo is offering a replacement program for any Wii console owner who has a controller with the earlier, thinner connecting strap (on the right above), enabling gamers to avoid smashing their TV sets, pets, or lighting fixtures without having to resort to using some fishing twine. US Wii owners can head over to Nintendo's US customer service website, type in their serial number, and request the number of straps they need. European gamers, on the other hand, will need to wait until Monday according to Eurogamer.

Now, Wii safely everyone.

Source: Nintendo Replacing Wimpy Wiimote Straps
Originally published on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:19:28 GMT by tim.stevens

Nintendo Wii: New Zelda Title Already A Year Into Development

 

According to the established, and well respected gaming publication Game Informer the next installment of the prestigious Zelda franchise is already a full year into development.

Nintendo have previously touted that the next installment of Zelda will perhaps be a radical departure from what seasoned Zelda players have come to expect from the hallowed series, leaving many gamers to believe that the first true Wii iteration of the long running series will perhaps be played in a first person perspective.

Source

Source: Nintendo Wii: New Zelda Title Already A Year Into Development
Originally published on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:09:50 GMT by sickr

European consumers snap up 325,000 Wii consoles in two days

 

Nintendo has announced that the Wii console has sold out in Europe, with 325,000 units snapped up in the two days following last Friday's launch.

Source: European consumers snap up 325,000 Wii consoles in two days
Originally published on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:55:00 GMT

Dragon Quest 9 for Nintendo DS presentation

 

Dragon Quest 9 for Nintendo DS presentation

Author: ss1976
Keywords: Dragon Quest Nintendo DS DQ9 Square Enix
Added: December 12, 2006

Source: Dragon Quest 9 for Nintendo DS presentation
Originally published on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:12:24 GMT by rss@youtube.com (ss1976)

GameCube Zelda: The Lady Vanishes?

 

Game disappearing from online retailers. Will it make it to brick and mortar?

 

Source: GameCube Zelda: The Lady Vanishes?
Originally published on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:46:35 GMT by Luke Smith

Link returns in menacing pose

Link returns in menacing pose
from Game Addicts by Edwin

There are video game characters, and then there are video game icons, where Link falls into the latter category. If you are a big fan of one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises that never failed to be a blockbuster (save for The Legend of Zelda II on the NES, but that is another can of worms), then this Adult Link from the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will definitely wet your pants. First 4 Figures is offering this 7″ tall masterpiece, but too bad it won’t make it in time for Christmas Day as Adult Link will only be available worldwide in Q2 next year.

The Adult Link comes in a rather menacing pose, featuring him winding up for his signature spin attack that everybody loves. In addition, he has the Master Sword and Hylian Shield to complete the hardcore adventurer look. The Adult Link is cast in top-notch poly-stone, where he is lovingly and carefully hand finished and hand painted, ensuring that no two statues are exactly alike. The fact that only 2,500 of such statues will be produced makes it all the more desirable.
Pre-orders can be placed today for $109.99 a pop. Each purchase will come packed within a foam interior to protect it against bumps and knocks during shipping, while there is a card of authenticity inside the box just in case you want to part with it many decades down the road on eBay to pay for your college tuition. The Adult Link was conceptualized by artist Goran Sadojevich, while the base he is standing on is the brainchild of James West.

Top 10 Wii Games to get in 2007

Top 10 Games to get in 2007
2007 is looking like a really hot year for the Wii. Many Nintendo published titles are on their way and although more titles are still yet to be announced, for now here are the Top 10 games to get next year!

1. Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Two Words: Wi-Fi Connection.

2. Super Mario Galaxy - The legendary series is ready to make a comeback. Galaxy promises to be what Mario 64 once was.

3. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - The last game in the Prime trilogy is sure to be a hit. The original Metroid Prime for the Gamecube is currently the No. 3 top rated game of all time according to Gamerankings.

4. No More Heroes - If enough hype is generated for this game, it could be a smash hit. With free-roaming “GTA” style and RPG elements, the game looks promising.

5. Super Paper Mario - Mix the RPG series with a bit of old-school nostalgia and you are looking at a solid title.

6. Madden NFL 08 - Madden NFL 07 was a fantastic game for the Wii. Sure it’s “another” Madden, but this time around it’ll be a Wi-Fi compatible game and it’s expected to have improved visuals and controls.

7. Fire Emblem: Goddess of Dawn - The RPG from Nintendo is a sequel to Path of Radiance and should offer a more simpler control mechanism and great graphics.

8. Spider-Man 3 - A Movie game? Yes, in fact Spider-Man 2 was perhaps the greatest movie game ever made. The Wii version is considered more of an exclusive versions. Perhaps we’ll be swinging through the streets of New York with our Wii-motes!

9. Disaster: Day of Crisis - We may barely know much about it, but it looks to be a third-person title in the likes of Resident Evil with mind-blowing physics.

10. Sonic and the Secret Rings - We know that Sonic games have gone down the drain over the years with the exception of Sonic Rush, but the Wii version was a hit back at

Nintendo Sued Over Controller Patent

Nintendo Sued Over Controller Patent

By Kris Graft
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[Update] A leading electronic interface company this week filed a suit against Nintendo in a Delaware court claiming that the Wii’s trigger-happy controller infringes on existing patents.
In a court filing snagged by gaming blog Kotaku, Camarillo, California-based Interlink Electronics accuses Nintendo of selling infringing products in the district of Delaware, where the company holds some of its operations.Interlink’s “Trigger Operated Electronic Device” patent (no. 6,850,221), filed in September 1997 and issued February 1, 2005, describes an “ergonomically effective mouse for operating a computer.”The patent also reads, “This invention relates to a trigger operated electronic device. In particular, it concerns a mouse for operating a cursor in a computer system.”Of course, the Nintendo Wii has a trigger-operated controller which is also used as a pointing device. Diagrams from Interlink’s patent bear a passing resemblance to the Wii Remote.
There does seem to be a significant difference between Interlink’s patent and Nintendo’s design, however. Whereas Nintendo’s controller moves an on-screen cursor by moving the actual input device in 3D, Interlink’s patent describes a pointing mechanism that centers around a touch-sensitive pad and buttons, not the movement of the entire unit (“The multiple control elements are responsive to finger pressure to operate switch elements…”).
Still, the suit primarily takes issue with the trigger element that is shared between the two designs.Interlink said that because of the alleged infringement, it has suffered damages including loss of royalties and reduced sales and profits. The company is seeking a restraining order against the sale of Nintendo’s controller as well as three times the assessed damages including interest. Reimbursement of legal fees is also being pursued.A trial by jury has been demanded as well.Requests for comment from Interlink and Nintendo had not been returned as of press time.
[Update] Nintendo has since contacted Next-Gen, stating "Nintendo doesn't comment on pending litigation." Interlink has yet to comment.

Nintendo Retracts 1M Wiis in U.S. Statement

Nintendo Retracts 1M Wiis in U.S. Statement Is Nintendo doubtful that it can ship/sell 1 million Wii consoles in the U.S. before the year ends? It's starting to look that way, as the company has retracted a statement proclaiming its 1 million sales goal for the U.S. More within...
Yesterday Nintendo of America issued a release trumpeting the success of their portables, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, which sold 641K and 918K units respectively according to the latest NPD figures. All told, when combining Wii sales, DS sales, GBA sales and GameCube sales, Nintendo sold 2.1 million of the 3.9 million video game systems sold in the U.S. during November, capturing 55 percent of the market.
Interestingly, if a recent press release correction is any indication, Nintendo may not be as sure that they will sell one million Wiis in the U.S. in 2006 as previously thought. The Wii sold at a rate of more than 70,000 a day for the seven days represented in NPD's November data, and Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has said that Nintendo would have one million Wiis in the U.S. in early December, with two million shipped by mid-January.
Today, however, Nintendo of America alerted the media that its statement from yesterday which read, "Despite spot shortages in some locations, well more than a million Wii systems will be available in the United States by the end of the year," has been retracted and should be ignored.
So what does this mean? Nintendo did not say why that statement should be disregarded, but one can only assume that either they are having more difficulty with manufacturing than they let on, or perhaps more likely, they are sufficiently satisfied with the U.S. launch numbers and want to divert some of the shipments to Japan and Europe, which haven't been allocated quite as many systems (especially Europe).
GameDaily BIZ has contacted Nintendo for further comment and will update accordingly.

Wii "Slip Proof Glove" For World's Greasy Handed

Wii "Slip Proof Glove" For World's Greasy HandedIt also gives you an excuse to put on the short shorts and tube socks and get way into it. Thanks for the tip, wraggy. Michael McWhertor. Nintendo Wii Skid Prooof Glove for Wii Controller at Success HK [via Wii News] ...Kotaku: Nintendo - http://www.kotaku.com

Nintendo's Wii game console sells out of U.S. stores

Nintendo's Wii game console sells out of U.S. stores
Chicago Tribune Fri, 24 Nov 2006 3:38 PM PST

Nintendo Co.'s Wii game console sold out in some U.S. stores as shoppers snapped up limited supplies in today's kickoff to the holiday shopping season.

Pokemon site rolls out the updates

Pokemon site rolls out the updates

Wednesday November 15, 2006 10:55 AM EST

Filed under: News The site dedicated to all things Pokemon has just shoveled out a whole ton of updates regarding the latest, and first on the Wii, Pokemon adventure. While all of the updates are media-related, they still manage to reveal some secrets the game was hiding. We've done the responsible thing and busted out the bullet points because, frankly, there are a lot of updates. Battle images Shop screen Roster Trainer customizations New trainer Battle stadium So, does this get you pumped...

 

Nintendo Wii: Game Save Problems

Nintendo Wii: Game Save ProblemsWii SD card transfer problems
Shocking news has been unearthed via the Nintendo forums that suggests that gamers wishing to transfer in-game save data from one Wii to another via their SD Card will come across a few unexpected problems.
The initial problem arose when one unfortunate forum member received the devastating Wii internal error code: 205927. This warranted a new machine from Nintendo. But before returning the aforementioned system, the user instinctively copied his save data from both Wii Sports and Zelda: Twilight Princess onto his SD Card, for use with the future system.
Once the user received the new system, he proceeded to insert the SD card which contained the saved data. But the ecstatic look on his face instantaneously turned into a grave sombre one, as he realized to his surprise that data saved onto an SD card cannot be transferred between other Wii systems.

(Source: http://www.nintendorevolution.ca/11222006/07/nintendo_wii_game_save_problems )

Rejected Wii Games

From CollegeHumor and youtube, uploaded here because google is superior LOL!!!! this is funny!!!

Hugs and kisses from AMD to Nintendo

Hugs and kisses from AMD to Nintendo
By flung
Here’sa statement from Reggie Fils-Aime, President of Nintendo of America Inc.:. “Nintendo’s vision is to do something radically new and different with Wii ... “Nintendo’s new Wii(TM) video game system not only changes how people play ...

Nintendo Wii: Microsoft Seriously Steps Up Their Game

Nintendo Wii: Microsoft Seriously Steps Up Their Game
By sickr The Nintendo Wii looks set to face even tougher competition than previously expected in Europe as the Redmond based company has announced that it’s set to unleash a brawny action-packed Gears Of War Christmas bundle just in time for the ...

Release Dates:

Wii

Nov 22, 06 - Rapala Tournament Fishing!
Nov 22, 06 - Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2

Nintendo Australia announce there biggest competitions ever!

Nintendo Australia announce there biggest competitions ever!
Vooks.Net - Australia

It's the time for big competitions and with the launch of Nintendo's new console Wii around the corner Ubisoft, Activision and THQ in association with Nintendo ...

Castlevania Producer Says No To the Wiimote

Castlevania Producer Says No To the Wiimote
Wednesday November 22, 2006 11:01 AM EST
In a recent edition of Nintendo Power, there is an interview with Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi. Unfortauntely, he does not have praise for Nintendo's new system. In fact, quite the opposite. Looks like we may not see a Wii Castlevania for a while, folks. "For me, the Nintendo Wii controller doesn't yet connect with the core gameplay of Castlevania. I definitely don't want to make a game with gimmicky controls where you swing the controller like a whip...

TurboGrafx-16 games available on the VC now

TurboGrafx-16 games available on the VC now
UPDATED: Wednesday November 22, 2006 4:25 AM EST

One of our readers sent us in this tip regarding a pair of much-wanted Virtual Console games on the Wii. TurboGrafx-16 games Bomberman '93 and Bonk's Adventure are both available to download for 600 points a piece. They work with any controller, including the Wiimote, GameCube, and Classic gamepads. With Bomberman '93 supporting 1-5 players, just how long will it take Nintendo to get the online red carpet rolled out for this game? [Thanks to all that sent...

New Harry Potter game under development

New Harry Potter game under development
Wednesday November 22, 2006 5:55 AM EST
EA has announced a new Harry Potter game based on the upcoming movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . The movie, which is based on J.K Rowling's fifth book, has Harry returning to Hogwart's only to be questioned about his previous year's encounter with Lord Voldemort. With the wizarding community questioning that Lord Voldemort has returned, as well as the Minister of Magic doubting Dumbledore, it's all up to Harry to set things straight. In coming to the Wii,...

How Nintendo Wii is reshaping video gaming

How Nintendo Wii is reshaping video gaming
By Harry Chen With the launching of Nintendo Wii, this is all about to change. This is not a Wii technology review but my thoughts on Wii’s ... Tags: Technology, Digital Life, Innovation, wii, sports, culture, video games, gaming, innovation, nintendo.

Wii could go HD

Wii could go HD
DigitalJournal.com - CanadaWe contacted a Nintendo rep to clarify, and while they said that Nintendo is absolutely not currently announcing any plans to upgrade the maximum resolution ...

Excitable Nintendo fanboys smash TVs with flying Wiimotes

Excitable Nintendo fanboys smash TVs with flying Wiimotes
Sci Fi Tech - New York,NY,USA... As easy as it would be to blame Nintendo for making shoddy wrist straps, let's be honest here: if you're whipping your controller around so fast that it ...

Nintendo Wii Sells Out In Under 10 Mins

Nintendo Wii Sells Out In Under 10 Mins
Portable Planet - London,East Ham,UK... We’ve sold out of our initial allocation of Nintendo Wii consoles. Read our FAQ to find out more. Naturally, the FAQ doesn’t ...

Best Buy stores told to ‘retain' Nintendo game consoles

Best Buy stores told to ‘retain' Nintendo game consoles
Globe and Mail - CanadaThe unprecedented popularity of the Nintendo Wii console has forced the one of Canada's largest electronics retailers to hold back from placing their few ...

DIY: Wii component cables

DIY: Wii component cables
Wednesday November 22, 2006 7:25 AM EST
Filed under: News , How-tos , Walkthroughs Not to be outdone by diminished stock and having to traverse the outside world's various brick-and-mortar outlets , the folks over at NFG Games forum have come up with their own solution: make their own! Apparently it's a fairly easy procedure, given that forum poster acem77 (who is responsible for the above "mess" as he puts it) used paper clips to add pins. Anyone planning on trying this out to hold them over until component cable stock is...

WII IS FASTEST-SELLING PRE-ORDER ITEM EVER, REVEALS AMAZON UK

WII IS FASTEST-SELLING PRE-ORDER ITEM EVER, REVEALS AMAZON UK
All allocated units sold out within seven minutes...

ZELDA LEADS WII SALES IN CANADA

ZELDA LEADS WII SALES IN CANADA
Top five Wii games revealed by Canadian retailers...

Ouch...

According to: http://nexgenwars.com The PS3 isn't doing so well. And look at the Wii!! it's Sold more units in 1 day then the whole PS3 has in a week!

Nintendo takes to the streets

Nintendo takes to the streets
Friday November 17, 2006 10:30 AM EST
Filed under: News Why limit all your retro gaming to the living room when you can do it in the car as well? Nintendo wants to bring a sort of Virtual Console to your trunk, a game server that can download new content and games that can be enjoyed from any passenger seat in the vehicle. In filing for the patent, Nintendo refers to the systems already in place in hotels (and elsewhere), LodgeNet, the systems with the cheap, clunky controllers. Here's hoping Nintendo slims those down a bit for...

PRESS RELEASE: SEGA'S CHARLOTTE'S WEB VIDEO GAME SHIPS TO RETAIL OUTLETS NATIONWIDE

PRESS RELEASE: SEGA'S CHARLOTTE'S WEB VIDEO GAME SHIPS TO RETAIL OUTLETS NATIONWIDE
gamesindustry.biz Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:42 AM PST
SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 15, 2006) - SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Charlotte's Web, the video game based on Paramount Pictures'/Walden Media's presentation of a Kerner Entertainment/Nickelodeon Movies production of Charlotte's Web, has shipped to retail outlets nationwide.

Pokemon site rolls out the updates

Pokemon site rolls out the updates

Wednesday November 15, 2006 10:55 AM EST

Filed under: News The site dedicated to all things Pokemon has just shoveled out a whole ton of updates regarding the latest, and first on the Wii, Pokemon adventure. While all of the updates are media-related, they still manage to reveal some secrets the game was hiding. We've done the responsible thing and busted out the bullet points because, frankly, there are a lot of updates. Battle images Shop screen Roster Trainer customizations New trainer Battle stadium So, does this get you pumped...

 

EB/GameStop giving away free Wii DVD (update 1)

EB/GameStop giving away free Wii DVD
Wednesday November 15, 2006 8:30 AM EST
Filed under: News , Fan stuff Head into your local GameStop/EB Games and, according to Go Nintendo, you'll be able to walk out with a free promotional DVD pimping out the Wii something fierce. With video explaining how the Wii works, the Wii Channels menu system and some of the Wii's games, the DVD is obviously designed to hook and reel in those elusive non-gamers. Will it do the job? Possibly, if every employee crams one into the bag of every Mom or Dad looking for a game to give their...

 

In Nintendo's "Duck Hunt, " how does the TV know when you've hit a ...

In Nintendo's "Duck Hunt," how does the TV know when you've hit a ...
How exactly does the Nintendo game "know" where you are pointing the gun on the screen when you shoot ducks?!? Very mind-boggling!

Nintendo Plans DVD-Playing Wii for Japan

Nintendo Plans DVD-Playing Wii for Japan
DesignTechnica Wed, 15 Nov 2006 9:52 AM PST
Nintendo plans to launch a DVD-playing version of its Wii game console in Japan in 2007...but doesn't plan to bring them to North America or Europe.

Nintendo shares hit record high ahead of Wii debut

Nintendo shares hit record high ahead of Wii debut
Reuters via Yahoo! News Wed, 15 Nov 2006 0:50 AM PST
Shares in Japan's Nintendo Co. Ltd. (7974.OS) hit an all-time high on Wednesday on soaring expectations that its new game console, the Wii, could repeat the success of its hot-selling handheld machine, the DS.

Let the console wars begin: PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii hit stores

Let the console wars begin: PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii hit stores
Canadian Press via Yahoo! News Wed, 15 Nov 2006 9:30 AM PST
TORONTO (CP) - The PlayStation 3 is sleek, powerful and expensive. The Nintendo Wii is fun, innovative and comes with a less daunting price tag. And the Xbox 360 has a one-year lead in the marketplace.

Nintendo Wii: Baby Steps

Nintendo Wii: Baby Steps
By lcourtines(lcourtines)
First thing you notice about the Nintendo Wii, is that it is SMALL especially when ... But instead of the foreboding black of the PS3, Nintendo goes for white. ... In contrast to the PS3 set up, the Nintendo Wii was SIMPLE to set up. ...

Nintendo has chosen Sonic Solutions CinePlayer CE DVD Navigator

Nintendo has chosen Sonic Solutions CinePlayer CE DVD Navigator to bring high-quality DVD movie viewing to a future version of the company's Wii gaming console planned for release in the latter half of 2007.

CinePlayer CE DVD Navigator is a software-based DVD playback engine that delivers broad playback compatibility on a variety of platforms. It supports all standard video and audio formats offered in the DVD specification, as well as advanced functions such as anamorphic widescreen video, motion menus, and multiple video angles, says Sonic Solutions.

"To be involved in Nintendo's ground-breaking gaming console is extremely gratifying and a testament to the efficiency, flexibility and dependability of Sonic's technology," said Jim Taylor, senior vice president and general manager of Sonic's Advanced Technology Group. "Game consoles represent a fresh market and platform where we can introduce a new audience of potentially millions to the quality of our brand and the power of our digital media applications."

According to a recent report by new media research firm Centris, DVD playback device penetration continues to grow. The total number of DVD playback-capable households grew to 91 million in April 2006, which represents an 8 per cent increase over the previous year. Adding to this figure was an increase in DVD-enabled game units which grew 11 per cent year over year to approximately 45 million.


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http://www.digitmag.co.uk/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=6577

Nintendo Spends Millions Marketing Wii

Nintendo Spends Millions Marketing Wii
Smart House - Australia
Nintendo’s multimillion-dollar marketing campaign for its upcoming Wii console goes to unprecedented lengths to let gamers and non-gamers alike see, feel and ...

Nintendo Wii And PS3: Wikipedia Lockdown

Nintendo Wii And PS3: Wikipedia Lockdown
NintendoRevolution.ca - Brantford,ON,Canada
... Just last week, the Nintendo page was replaced with the verbose declaration "Nintendo Sucks!" followed by more exclamation points than we'd care to repeat. ...

Nintendo exec thinks new format war is bad for gamers

Nintendo exec thinks new format war is bad for gamers
Tuesday November 14, 2006 9:45 AM EST
Filed under: Interviews According to Pierre-Paul Trépanier, Marketing Director for Nintendo Canada, the new format war is "unfair to gamers." Stating that he believes it's a bad thing to try and force new technologies on gamers, such as HD-DVD and Sony's Blu-Ray formats, Trépanier took part in an interview during the Montréal International Games Summit and elaborated further: " When I'm buying a gaming system, I'm focused on the games; I want to play games, and I think that's the primary...

 

Grand Theft Mario

Gotta love Robot Chicken!!!

Red Steel (TV Ad)

LOL!

Wii And Zelda Porn

Made you look.

[Xbox Live] Lost Planet Mulltiplayer Demo Release Date

[Xbox Live] Lost Planet Mulltiplayer Demo Release Date411mania.com - Sugar Land,TX,USACapcom has announced that the multiplayer demo for Lost PLanet will be avaliable for download on Xbox Live Marketplace starting November 23. ...

Nibris brings on the Pang

Nibris brings on the Pang
Friday November 10, 2006 11:30 AM EST
Filed under: News Oh, Nibris. Please finish a game before you begin taunting us with announcements of yet another title. This time it's Double Pang , tentatively scheduled for next April on the DS and September for the Wii. The Pang (aka Buster Bros. ) franchise has been around for nearly two decades, and bubble-bursting harpoon action seems well suited to the capabilities of both the DS and the Wii. Now if we can just pry a game, any game, out of Nibris, there will be great rejoicing. Less...

Nintendo Culture: the zapper tummy tat

Nintendo Culture: the zapper tummy tatBy David Hinkle Sure, we're Nintendo fans to the, well ... Nth degree, but we probably wouldn't go so far as to get a pair of Nintendo zappers ... Regardless of how we feel about tattoos on our own body, this is the kind of support Nintendo fans show. ...

Kirby Continues Nintendo Domination In Japanese Charts

Kirby Continues Nintendo Domination In Japanese ChartsGamasutra Fri, 10 Nov 2006 6:34 AM PSTNintendo has fallen just short of enjoying a second week where the entire Japanese top ten is composed solely of Nintendo DS titles. In the end Ace Combat X at number ten was the only non-Nintendo DS game in the charts, with a paltry 17,961 unit sales. Debuting at number one is what will be known in the West as Kirby Squeak Squad, which has already fared much better than the less traditional

October Video Game Sales Climb

October Video Game Sales Climb AP via Yahoo! Finance Fri, 10 Nov 2006 1:43 PM PST
Video game retail sales grew in October, a month ahead of the launch of two next-generation gaming consoles and the holiday shopping season just around the corner.

Gorgeous new Zelda: TP screens

Gorgeous new Zelda: TP screens
Friday November 10, 2006 12:13 PM EST
Filed under: Fan stuff The day for Zelda: Twilight Princess draws nearer and nearer. It has been three years since fans last saw a console Zelda title. The anticipation and hype surrounding this game couldn't be stronger and to further antagonize you, we've got more screens. Screens of visually arresting landscape, gigantic monsters, and our favorite hero. Time couldn't possibly go any slower.

 

Wii assembly line video

Wii assembly line video
UPDATED: Friday November 10, 2006 1:15 PM EST
Filed under: News To follow the tantalizing screens we recently showed you from the Wii assembly line we present to you a video to cause more salivation. You will get some nice Wii packaging action mixed with some footage of the Wiimote getting dressed and Zelda: Twilight Princess getting boxed. You also see the Wii get shoved along in pairs and mountains of accessories ready to make their way to your greedy hands to tear open in nine days. Wii just can't wait! Catch the action after the...

 

LOST cast gets a Mii makeover

LOST cast gets a Mii makeover
Friday November 10, 2006 2:15 PM EST
Filed under: Fan stuff If you aren't one of the millions of people already hooked on the TV series, LOST ... where the hell have you been? Trying to find logic inside Sony madness, no doubt. In honor of the Mii system, the cast of the series has been caricature-ified. Looks like no one will be safe from getting turned into a Mii. We wonder how many other famous people will get duplicated using this system. Maybe someone out there with too much time on their hands will create crazy celebrity...

 

PS3 vs. Wii

Wii pwns PS3.. and olde. but goode

Fanboys hijack Nintendo Wikipedia entry

Fanboys hijack Nintendo Wikipedia entry
from Joystiq by Blake Snow
Filed under: Culture, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360This morning at 11:10 AM CST and presumably by either a friend of Sony or Microsoft, someone sabotaged Nintendo's Wikipedia entry replacing the full article with the following thoughtful and provocative statement: "Nintendo Sucks!!!!!1" In the short moments before Wikipedia admins could get the correct page back up, the assailant successfully misled several would-be Nintendo fans to assume the company had gone out of business, then deciding to "switch teams." This is all according to an unsubstantiated Digger and Flickr user. All in good fun. But vandalism (or hoax) FTW!

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[PogoWolf]

*sigh* It's a GAME machine people.

Nintendo makes poopsky Wii advertorials

Nintendo makes poopsky Wii advertorials
By Blake Snow
A recent issue of UK's Prima magazine featured a disturbing Nintendo advertorial (ie an advertisement pretending to be an article) pitching Wii to the non-gamer type. This thing is so misleading, we'll just note the worst and wallow in ...

Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime: Changing the Video Game Industy is a ...

Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime: Changing the Video Game Industy is a ...
During his keynote speech at the Montreal International Game Summit today, Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime said that his company will take gaming from “a class to the mass" with the Wii.

Montreal Panel Talks Wii, Graphics, Competing

Montreal Panel Talks Wii, Graphics, Competing
Thursday November 9, 2006 8:10 PM EST
In Montreal today, execs from some of the most well-known development studios came together to talk about the appeal of the Wii, the importance of graphics and fair competition.

 

Wii demo kiosk gets run through the gauntlet

Wii demo kiosk gets run through the gauntlet
Wednesday November 8, 2006 5:55 AM EST
Filed under: Fan stuff Turns out there just might be one individual out there who can rival the amount of excitement we feel for the impending launch of the Wii. So, when his local EB finally got their Wii demo kiosk in, he went to town with his camcorder and filmed every single thing he could think of. The end product is a 6 minute+ video showing some Excite Truck and the Wii menu interface.

 

Reggie chats rumors

Reggie chats rumors

Wednesday November 8, 2006 7:55 AM EST

Filed under: Interviews During a video interview with Reggie Fils-Aime, CNET's Rich DeMuro grilled the Nintendo president about the upcoming console. Turns out, we should expect no mystery announcement, no major new bomb, basically nothing more until the launch of the console. Reggie wants to dispel all rumors that the company is planning a major announcement pre-launch. For the most part, we're thankful, because the roller-coaster ride has near caused a coronary in us already. We just want...

 

Pompolic : Call for Heroes - Dev Diary No. 3

Pompolic : Call for Heroes - Dev Diary No. 3
GameZone - Livonia,MI,USA
Quixotic Software has released a new developers diary for their upcoming MMORPG, Pompolic: Call for Heroes. This is the third developer ...

Buy 2 Get 1 Free for select Nintendo DS Games

Buy 2 Get 1 Free for select Nintendo DS Games
BestBuy has Buy Two Get One Free sale on select Nintendo DS Touch Generation titles. Selection includes: Nintendogs, Magnetica, Brain Age, Tetris DS and more.

Wii Play: Nintendo's other minigame collection

Wii Play: Nintendo's other minigame collection
By James Ransom-Wiley
Oddly, Nintendo has not confirmed Wii Play for North America; though with the Duck Hunt clone alone many would consider this a must-buy. What gives? ...

Nintendo Wii First Look

Nintendo Wii First Look
DesignTechnica Wed, 08 Nov 2006 2:32 PM PST
We get our hands-on the Nintendo Wii to give you first-impressions. Is it worth your money?

Sonic and the Secret Rings for Nintendo Wii - New Screenshots

Sonic and the Secret Rings for Nintendo Wii - New Screenshots
GameInfoWire Wed, 08 Nov 2006 3:43 PM PST
10 Nintendo Wii Screenshots posted, from Sega

Old-School Sundays: Nintendo 1988 Inside Edition

Old-School Sundays: Nintendo 1988 Inside Edition
It’sa story on children playing video games who enter another world, full of danger, intrigue and magic. In other words, the world of the Super Mario Bros. And according to the news story, in 3 years Nintendo sold 11 million units at ...

Nintendo pimps Wii holiday prize package

Nintendo pimps Wii holiday prize package
Punch Jump - CA,USA
by Marcus Lai. Nintendo is offering ten video game fans to win a Wii Prize Package via its website, nintendo.com. Wii will drop to US retail on Nov. ...

Nintendo's House of Wii - Photo Feature

Nintendo's House of Wii - Photo Feature
Somewhere in an unassuming side street in central London there is a house stacked full to the brim with Nintendo Wiis. The house has become known as The Wii House...

GameStop's mega Wii bundle

GameStop's mega Wii bundle
Tuesday November 7, 2006 10:32 AM EST
Filed under: News Been waiting for a chance to get the ultimate Wii bundle pre-ordered? Dying to spend just as much as you would on a PS3, but with more shinyz? GameStop is there for you. Can you smell the sarcasm? Just what are they including in this bundle that jacks the price up to right under $700? Some of us (*koff*) went a little crazy with the piling-on of games at preorder time, but still topped out at under $600. We'll be watching this one with bated breath .... We're also trying to...

 

Disney Studio to Develop Video Games for Nintendo Consoles

Disney Studio to Develop Video Games for Nintendo Consoles
Bloomberg - USA
... Disney is releasing a second ``Chicken Little'' video game for Nintendo's Wii around the same time the console is expected to go on sale this month. ...

Nintendo World 2006 'Wii Box Art'

Nintendo World 2006 'Wii Box Art'
By doublespy
Sneak peak at the launch title boxes.

Q & A with Nintendo's George Harrison

Q & A with Nintendo's George Harrison
GamePro contributor Bones got a few hasty minutes with Nintendo Senior Vice President George Harrison, and revealed a few Twilight Princess secrets in the process. Get the details on downloadable content & extended gameplay.

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
The purple dragon was once so popular he shared the role of unofficial PlayStation mascot with a certain crazy bandicoot. But after ...

PRESS RELEASE: THQ Announces Plans for Global Release of Disney*Pixar's Ratatouille Across All Major Gaming Systems in

PRESS RELEASE: THQ Announces Plans for Global Release of Disney*Pixar's Ratatouille Across All Major Gaming Systems in
gamesindustry.biz Mon, 06 Nov 2006 7:12 AM PST
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Nov. 6: THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced plans to bring Ratatouille, based on the summer 2007 film from Disney*Pixar, to gamers of all ages around the world.

Nintendo Wii News | Zelda: Twilight Princess Downloads

Nintendo Wii News | Zelda: Twilight Princess Downloads
Cubed3 - UK
Nintendo of America's Senior Vice President, George Harrison, recently spoke on to GamePro, confirming that downloads for the upcoming Zelda adventure ...

Nintendo Australia refuses to deal with Harvey Norman

Nintendo Australia refuses to deal with Harvey Norman
It was reported in September that Australian consumer electronics retailer Harvey Norman was in discussions with Nintendo to stock the company's forthcoming Wii console, however Nintendo Australia Public Relations Manager Vispi Bhopti ...

THQ CEO backs Wii for early success

THQ CEO backs Wii for early success
Pro-G - UK
By James Orry - 06/11/2006 - 12:07pm GMT. THQ's Brian Farrell is predicting strong early sales of the Wii, but is not so positive about the PlayStation 3. ...

Mario Party 8 details

Mario Party 8 details
Eurogamer - Brighton,UK
With the game having been quietly unveiled on Nintendo's website in September, Mario Party 8 has now been seen in the wild during the Nintendo World event in ...

Rafael Nadal confirmed for Wii

Rafael Nadal confirmed for Wii
By RawmeatCowboy
We are beginning the development of Rafael Nadal Tennis for the Nintendo’s Wii console. In this game you will be able to have a really spectacular control thanks to the novel system of game that provides the new Wii control system. ...

Hands on with the Nintendo Wii and Excite Truck

Hands on with the Nintendo Wii and Excite Truck
After calling around to some of the Gamestops in my area, I found one that had recently acquired a working Nintendo Wii demo unit.

Publisher Predix PS3 Shortages And Wii On Schedule

Publisher Predix PS3 Shortages And Wii On Schedule
NintendoRevolution.ca - Brantford,ON,Canada
by Don Kaufman. "On the Nintendo Wii, we’re ranging that from 900,000 units to 1.4 million units in North America. In Europe ...