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NEWS: Wii becomes best-selling console in America

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:38:16 +0100

June figures push it to lifetime sales of 10.9m

Nintendo has taken the lead to become the best-selling current generation console in the US. And it isn't ashamed to boast about it. ...

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NEWS: Pokémon Live touring Woolworths stores in August

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:37 +0100

Download the 491st Pokémon in-store

Pokémon is going on tour this summer, visiting Woolworths stores across the UK. ...

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NEWS: Mario and Zelda games in the pipeline

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:02:41 +0100

Although that's about as much as we know...

More Mario and Zelda games are in the pipeline, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed on Tuesday. ...

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NEWS: Ubisoft announce Dog Sports game for Wii

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:16:28 +0100

Plus new "Petz" instalments and a girl's sports game

Ubisoft has lifted the lid on a couple of new games for you animal lovers out there. ...

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NEWS: Call of Duty: World At War details announced

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:12:48 +0100

Kiefer Sutherland to lend his voice to the game

Details on the new Call of Duty game, World at War, emerged at Activision's E3 press conference on Tuesday. ...

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NEWS: Tomb Raider: Underworld set for multi-format release in November

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:35:16 +0100

Lara's back lads...

Every man's favourite computer-generated woman - Lara Croft - will be back on our consoles in November, UK publisher Eidos has confirmed. ...

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NEWS: GTA franchise coming to Nintendo DS

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:14:13 +0100

Yes, you read that right...

Nintendo left its E3 audience shocked on Tuesday as it confirmed that Grand Theft Auto is coming to the DS. ...

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NEWS: EA announces SimAnimals game

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:24:08 +0100

Play God with your own environment

EA announced at its E3 press conference that the Sims family will be growing once again with a new release in the franchise called SimAnimals. ...

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NEWS: GTA IV and MGS4 drop out of chart top ten

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:12:24 +0100

Super Smash Bros retains top spot

Two big players fell out of the top ten this week - Grand Theft Auto IV after an impressive run in the top flight, and Metal Gear Solid 4, which dropped out a little quicker. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo dismisses rumours of widescreen DS

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:20:03 +0100

But is it just calling our bluff?

Nintendo has dismissed talk that it is preparing to unveil a widescreen DS as "purely rumour and speculation". ...

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NEWS: Square Enix brings retro favourites to handhelds

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:14:23 +0100

Both Space Invaders and Arkanoid DS make a comeback

Retro gamers will rejoice in the news that Square Enix is bringing both Arkanoid DS and Space Invaders Extreme back to our handheld consoles. ...

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NEWS: WiiWare updated with Pokémon, bubbles and Final Fantasy add-ons

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:13:21 +0100

Will any of this take your fancy this week?

The good folks down at Nintendo have updated WiiWare with three treats this week - whether any of them take your fancy or not is up to you. ...

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NEWS: Star Wars release lightsaber DS styluses

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:02:59 +0100

Use the force when you use your DS

Check out these officially licensed Star Wars Nintendo DS styluses, all kitted out to look like mini lightsabers. Ahh we're suckers for a good gimmick. ...

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NEWS: Super Smash Bros. Brawl crashes the chart top spot

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:21:23 +0100

Knocks LEGO Indiana Jones of his block

Super Smash Bros. Brawl has hit the top spot of the UK all formats chart this week, pushing last week's leader LEGO Indiana Jones down to number three. ...

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NEWS: Increased game sales help HMV more than double profits

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:35:34 +0100

Games account for 21% of sales

HMV has announced its preliminary results for the 2008 financial year, showing growth in its video games sales has helped the company more than double its net profit. ...

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NEWS: Subbuteo game coming exclusively to DS

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:10:26 +0100

The flicking football classic enters the virtual world

505 Games has announced it is developing a game based on the classic finger-flicking table football game, Subbuteo. ...

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NEWS: Ubisoft announces DS-exclusive Prince of Persia

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:51:02 +0100

With its own independent storyline

Ubisoft have announced the DS-exclusive, Prince of Persia: The Fallen King, will be available around Christmas this year. ...

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NEWS: Over one million creatures created with Spore demo

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:43:45 +0100

All in the first week

More Spore news for you, and it seems gamers really are looking forward to the release of the universe-creating game. ...

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NEWS: "Galactic Edition" of Spore announced

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:49:03 +0100

Get some extra goodies for an extra fiver

Even though its still not due for release for just over two months, it seems everyone is talking about Spore. And no doubt EA quite like it that way. ...

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NEWS: Indiana Jones reclaims top chart position

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:00:04 +0100

MGS4 sales drop dramatically

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures has regained its position at the top of the gaming charts, after a brief spell at number two following the release of Metal Gear Solid 4. ...

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NEWS: Sony shows strength in Japan

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:16:32 +0100

PS3 and PSP top hardware sales

Sony's PlayStation 3 has shown its strength in Japan by dominating Japanese hardware sales over the past week. ...

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REVIEW: Draglade - Nintendo DS

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Can action and music help the beat go on?

It seems that you can no longer have a fighting game that involves just fighting, well not on the Nintendo DS at any rate, so does a game that marries music with some beat 'em up action work? We bust a grove to find out.

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NEWS: Ubisoft boss slams "directionless" PSP

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:03:32 +0100

Labels it too technical and over-priced

Ubisoft has urged Sony to act quickly to stop publishers abandonning the PSP as a viable format. ...

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NEWS: Bowser jacket is just for fanboys

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:00:44 +0100

Villainous outerwear

It's not just the $200 price tag that makes this jacket just one for true Ninty fans but also the lack of shall we say, subtlety, with the rather colourful design. ...

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NEWS: Teachers to get free Nintendo DS' at conference

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:40:06 +0100

With a copy of Brain Training thrown in too

Teachers attending this year's Handheld Learning Conference in October will receive free Nintendo DS systems, with a copy of Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training. ...

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NEWS: Special edition DS for Guitar Hero bundle

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:56:40 +0100

Yet another new colour

We've seen special edition after special edition of the Nintendo DS, and here is the latest one - especially for the Guitar Hero bundle. ...

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NEWS: Yet more Star Wars for Wii and DS

Fri, 30 May 2008 20:08:45 +0100

Expect two games sometime in Autumn

LucasArts has as good as confirmed a game release to tie in with the upcoming Star Wars: The Clone Wars film and TV series. ...

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NEWS: SimCity Creator first details revealed

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:29:30 +0100

Make and destroy your own cities

Electronic Arts has announced the first details of SimCity Creator, a game exclusively for Nintendo Wii and DS. ...

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NEWS: Allen Carr's Easyway and Nintendo DS team up to help stop smoking

Thu, 29 May 2008 18:07:06 +0100

No, not him from the Friday Night Project...

Ubisoft has announced plans to develop and publish a video game based on the successful Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking method. ...

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NEWS: Nintendo Japan signs deal with McDonald's

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:35:18 +0100

The pair strike up another deal

Nintendo Japan has signed a deal with McDonald's for a branded browser to be made available for DS users. ...

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NEWS: Weekly news roundup - 23/05/08

Fri, 23 May 2008 19:09:56 +0100

What's been hot this week?

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site this week here are just some of the highlights. ...

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NEWS: Asterix at the Olympics headed for 360 this summer

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:43:58 +0100

Ties in with movie's DVD release

Atari have announced that Asterix at the Olympic Games will be coming to Xbox 360 this summer. ...

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NEWS: Blockbuster to open games-only stores?

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:50:24 +0100

And soon ... according to industry insiders

Industry whispers suggest that Blockbuster is getting ready to open specialist games outlets on the UK high street. ...

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NEWS: Cook up a storm with your Nintendo DS

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:09:32 +0100

New game brings out the chef in you

If you wouldn't really list cooking as one of your strengths and you can never be bothered with reading recipe books for inspiration, a new game for Nintendo DS could give you a helping hand with your culinary skills. ...

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NEWS: Rainbow of new Nintendo DS Lite colours

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:43:09 +0100

Red, turquoise and green version promised this summer

It already comes in black, white, pink and silver but now Nintendo is brightening up the DS Lite for summer. ...

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NEWS: Sierra to showcase games at London Expo

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:43:11 +0100

Be one of the first to play Ghostbusters

Sierra Entertainment has announced it will be showcasing two of its upcoming titles at the Manga Comic and Media (MCM) London Expo this month. ...

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NEWS: DS to get new range of budget games

Tue, 20 May 2008 17:03:59 +0100

Just £9.99 each...

Lexicon Entertainment have announced the first range in its series of price-conscious releases for Nintendo DS. ...

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