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NEWS: Nintendo brings literary favourites to the DS

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:57:10 +0000

100 plays and novels for your reading pleasure

Nintendo has announced the 100 Classic Book collection for DS, which brings a whole host of literary favourites to Nintendo's handheld. ...

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NEWS: Three action-packed games for Virtual Console update

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:12:34 +0000

Includes retro favourite Space Invaders

Three new action-packed releases are in store for the Virtual Console update this week. ...

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NEWS: Greenpeace slams Nintendo

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:59:52 +0000

Says they're green policies are "inadequate"

Greenpeace has slammed Nintendo's commitment to conserving our planet as "inadequate". ...

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NEWS: Junior Brain Training coming in December

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:21:05 +0000

Mini quizzes for 6-11 year olds

If you think your child could do with a bit of brain exercising while school is out over Christmas, Avanquest Software is set to release Junior Brain Trainer on the Nintendo DS. ...

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NEWS: Tomb Raider: Underworld Wii glitch leaves Lara stuck

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:58:45 +0000

But its not unsolvable, says Eidos

Eidos has acknowledged a glitch in the Wii version of Tomb Raider: Underworld, that prevents players progressing further than the Thailand level of the game. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo releases two brightly-coloured limited edition DS bundles

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:43:16 +0000

Featuring Mario and Brain Age games

Nintendo has announced two new limited edition DS bundles, each pairing a Nintendo DS game with the handheld in a bold new colour. ...

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NEWS: Wii sales hit 7 million in Japan

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:23:19 +0000

But sales are slowing in the region

Nintendo has managed to stack up seven million sales of its Wii console in Japan alone, Japanese publisher Enterbrain has announced. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo clarifies Wii Speak second-hand gamers issue

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:39:08 +0000

Code for Wii Speak channel will not be a one-off

Nintendo has attempted to clear up any worries over the Wii Speak peripheral and access to the Wii Speak channel. ...

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NEWS: Wii's Art Style series launched in WiiWare update

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:13:41 +0000

Cubello now available, along with three more games

This week's WiiWare update sees four new games up for grabs, including the launch of the first game in the Art Style series, Cubello we brought you new of a few weeks ago. ...

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NEWS: There will be Wii Fit shortage at Christmas, says Nintendo

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:54:06 +0000

President admits it will fall short of demand

Nintendo's president Reggie Fils-Aime had admitted there will be a shortage of the Wii Fit peripheral this Christmas. ...

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NEWS: Play It range set for full Wii re-design

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:52:56 +0000

Won't just be simple ports

The games in Nintendo's upcoming Play it on Wii range that are based on a number of older Gamecube titles, are set to be more than just straightforward ports to the new console. ...

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NEWS: GTA Chinatown Wars details

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:09:35 +0000

Preview uncovers what we can expect from the DS version

A preview of Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars by a Spanish magazine has given us a sneak peek at what what we can expect from the mini version of the series. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo's Cooking Mama targeted by PETA

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:01:07 +0000

Games are too heavy on "dishes made from dead animals"

Nintendo's game for Wii and DS, Cooking Mama, has been targeted by animal rights group PETA in its latest campaign against animal cruelty. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo goes patent crazy for DSi

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:16:25 +0000

Does these hint at the console's future?

It seems like we might have a fair bit to look forward to from Nintendo's DSi, if the patent filings are anything to go by anyway. ...

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NEWS: Phantasy Star and Mega Man installments for Virtual Console

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:35:06 +0000

Two big-game series, one update

Two installments of best-loved action and adventures series' Mega Man and Phantasy Star form this week's Virtual Console update. ...

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NEWS: No plans to replace Wii anytime soon, says Nintendo boss

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:56:29 +0000

Wants to work on "maximising opportunity" with current consoles

It seems Nintendo are quite happy with its console offering at the moment, thank you very much. ...

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NEWS: Opera upgrades Nintendo Wii browser

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:24:36 +0000

New tabs and updated interface

Opera announced its new Mini 4.2 browser just yesterday, but today has promised updates of the internet browser channel for the Nintendo Wii. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo launches new "Art Style" series on WiiWare

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:12:55 +0000

"Simple, highly-playable games"

Nintendo has announced that it will be adding a "stylish" new series of Wii games to WiiWare, starting from the end of next week. ...

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NEWS: Rock Band 2 Wii delayed?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:44:19 +0000

US site now states January release

It seems like Wii owners hoping to get their hands on Rock Band 2 this side of Christmas are going to be left out in the cold. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo to launch economy game for DS

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:04:44 +0000

Learn all about it with new game

Nintendo is developing a game about that plans to teach you all about the economy. Yes, you read correctly - the economy. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo to produce games for DSiWare

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:54:29 +0000

Specifically for its new handheld

Nintendo is set to produce a number of WarioWare titles, specifically designed for the DSi handheld. ...

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REVIEW: Wario Land: The Shake Dimension - Nintendo Wii

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Can old-school still impress?

Mario always seems to get the lion's share of the platform games from Nintendo, so can Wario, his evil alter-ego, muscle in on the action? We go coin hunting to find out.

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NEWS: Worldwide DSi launch by summer 2009?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:34:01 +0000

Nintendo president says an autumn release would be "too late"

While gamers in Japan will have been able to get their hands on the new Nintendo DSi on Saturday, it seems the new handheld is likely to launch in overseas markets by next summer. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo takes Wii and DS on Christmas UK tours

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:44:04 +0000

Try out the Christmas releases

Nintendo is preparing to take its Wii and DS consoles on tour around the UK, giving people the chance to play a variety of titles including some big Christmas releases. ...

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NEWS: Get spooked with this week's Virtual Console update

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:36:07 +0000

Three creepy classics up for grabs

In celebration of Halloween, this week's Virtual Console update is filled with a whole host of spooks and ghouls, thanks to the addition of three rather creepy NES gaming classics. ...

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NEWS: Manhunt 2 hits UK shelves today

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:41:06 +0000

Heavy reworking gets banned game released

Controversial game Manhunt 2 finally sees its UK release today, a whole year after it was released in the US. ...

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NEWS: Fable II tops UK All Format chart

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:40:34 +0000

First Microsoft title since Halo 3 to do so

Fable II has topped the UK all format charts for the week ending October 25th, beating rival sequel Far Cry II to the top spot. ...

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NEWS: New iPhone theme brings back Game Boy goodness

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:42:19 +0000

Relive the days of green and black graphics

If you're a through and through retro gamer with an iPhone, what more could you ask for on your phonr than this Game Boy-inspired theme? ...

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NEWS: Wii Music will not support MotionPlus, says Miyamoto

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:40:02 +0000

But it's not ruled out for the future

The man behind Wii Music, Shigeru Miyamoto, has said that the game will no support he MotionPlus peripheral announced at this year's E3 event. ...

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NEWS: Tetris Party stacks up in the WiiWare update

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:20:00 +0000

Also Mega Man 9 DLC, Home Sweet Home and The Incredible Maze

This week's WiiWare update gives you three new games to get your teeth into. ...

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NEWS: Want to double your external Wii storage?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:51:43 +0000

Simple procedure makes it possible

So everyone knows that the Wii's storage is pretty rubbish, and although the console's SD card compatibility helps to some extent, that fact it cannot read any card larger than 2GB is pretty restricting. ...

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NEWS: Thrustmaster launches Wiimote strap charger

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:08:14 +0000

No more chunky chargers...

Thrustmaster has launched the T-Strap Charger NW, which replaces both the need for hundreds of AA batteries and chunky recharging systems. ...

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NEWS: Ubisoft announces Planet Rescue game range

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:39:50 +0000

Something for the kids

Now here's a little something for the kids. Ubisoft has announced a new range of games for the DS and Wii called Planet Rescue, which aim to help children learn about the environment and endangered animals. ...

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NEWS: E3 2009 set to open doors to public?

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:10:21 +0000

Speculation mounts over next year's event

If the rumours and speculation are to be believed, E3 2009 is set to be held in June at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, and will for the first time, open its doors to the public ...

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NEWS: HMV to enter pre-owned games market

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:13:31 +0000

Trade-in your game for instore credit

HMV has confirmed it will be expanding its reach into the pre-owned games market, under brand name Re/Play. ...

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NEWS: Details of Trackmania DS released

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:40:24 +0000

Gets 21st November release

More details of TrackMania DS have been released - including the game's release date. ...

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NEWS: PS2 outsells PS3 in Japan for second week

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:12:07 +0000

But Wii still champion

PlayStation 3 sales have continued to drop in Japan, so much so this week that its predecessor, the PlayStation 2, has outsold it for the second week running. ...

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NEWS: Wii Fit yoga mat spotted in Target

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:50:27 +0000

How long 'til it makes it to the UK?

If you enjoy the yoga element of Wii Fit, this Wii Fit Yoga Mat has been spied out in the States. ...

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NEWS: Midnight Bowling and Potpourii on WiiWare

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:14:08 +0000

Two new games up for grabs this week

This week WiiWare has two completely different games for you to get your gaming fingers around, one for your brain and one for your brawn. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo releases more details on Wii Music

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:27:24 +0000

Ahead of its November 14th release

Now we know we can expect to see Wii Music on our shelves on November 14th, Nintendo has also released a few more details about what we can expect from the game. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo Points will be non-tranferable

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:34:40 +0000

Separate points needed to purchase from Wii and DSi titles

The Nintendo Points card announced alongside the DSi last week, will be able to be used on content for Nintendo's new handheld, or the Wii - but not split between both. ...

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REVIEW: G1 Jockey Wii 2008 - Wii

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000

One to put over the jumps?

As far as sporting gaming titles go, it's little surprise that horse racing has been down at the bottom of the "to do" list. Yet thanks to some fantastic customer support in the Far East, the G1 Jockey series has managed to go from strength to strength, ultimately bringing this first in the series on the latest batch of consoles.

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NEWS: "Urban" music game gets rap heavyweight backing

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:37:11 +0000

Scratching game with Numark deck peripheral

Rap producer extraordinaire Quincy Jones III is backing a game called Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, being developed by Developer 7 Studios. ...

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NEWS: Sony director takes swipe at Nintendo DSi

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:05:13 +0000

Suggests only attracts kiddy demographic

Sony has taken a carefully hidden swipe at its competitor Nintendo and its recently announced DSi console. ...

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NEWS: Fifa '09 becomes fastest-selling installment in the series

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:03:32 +0000

Scores number one spot in All-Format chart

It seems football fans have been out in force this week, as Fifa '09 scores the top spot in the UK All-Formats chart and becomes the fastest-selling installment in the series. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo makes Wii Speak Channel official

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:37:10 +0000

Launching with accessory on 5 December

Nintendo has officially announced the new Wii Speak accessory and Wii Speak Channel to launch for Wii across Europe on 5 December 2008. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo confirms region locking of DSi software

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:39:41 +0000

Vague as to whether this includes games

Anyone that was thinking of nipping over to the States and getting their hands on a DSi when they come out over there next month may well want to think again - Nintendo has confirmed software created for the DSi will be region-locked. ...

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NEWS: Manhunt 2 finally gets UK release date

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:43:34 +0000

Heavy reworking secures Halloween release

Gore fans in the UK can finally enjoy all the grisly gameplay of Manhunt 2, give or take a few acts of power-drill related violence. ...

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NEWS: New Final Fantasy game coming to Wii and DS

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:34:23 +0000

Square Enix "unofficially" confirm

Square Enix has confirmed that it is working on a new Final Fantasy title, exclusively for Nintendo Wii and its handheld sibling, the DS. ...

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NEWS: Two Mega Drive classics for Virtual Console this week

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:37:41 +0000

Earthworm Jim makes his comeback

Two Mega Drive classics are up for grabs on Virtual Console this week for your retro gaming pleasure. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo sets goal of one DS per person in US

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:57:18 +0000

Still has some way to go

Nintendo has set itself the goal of getting every person in America to own at least one version of its DS handheld console. ...

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NEWS: Sainsbury's selling Xbox 360 Arcade for £99

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:28:18 +0000

With the Premium version going for £140

So we know Microsoft has introduced fairly attractive price cuts of its own recently, that have seen a boost in its sales of the Xbox 360 across Europe. ...

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NEWS: Brain Training games first up for DSi Shop

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:00:29 +0000

In US, no news on UK releases

The two Brain Training titles will be first games released on the US Version of the DSi Shop, Nintendo of America has confirmed. ...

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NEWS: Wii Speak to get its own Wii Channel

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:16:25 +0000

But not much else is known

The Wii Speak microphone peripheral announced at this year's E3 and bundled with the new Animal Crossing game, is to get its own Wii Channel. ...

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NEWS: Marriott and Renaissance hotels renting out Wiis

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:01:16 +0000

For people who don't like leaving their room

You've gone a business trip and can't face yet another meal with colleagues, so instead, you order a huge burger from Room Service, and then work it off afterwards charging around your hotel room with a Wiimote in hand. ...

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NEWS: The official pictures of Nintendo's DSi

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:57:42 +0000

Check out Ninty's new console

So you've read all the specs, now have a look at what the DSi will look like when it is released in Japan in just under a month. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo wireless pedometer revealed

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:53:44 +0000

Made for the DSi it seems

Nintendo's rival to the Wii Jog made an appearance in the video shown at this morning press conference, to announce the DSi. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo announces Wii storage solution

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:21:48 +0000

Download games direct to SD card

Nintendo has announced at least a temporary solution to the Nintendo Wii storage problem. ...

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