September 2006 Archives
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Sure, we've all imagined what it would be like to become a doctor. Years of medical school, residency, and clinic duty eventually pay off in a rewarding position saving people’s lives. Or, you could skip all that and just put in a few hours after dinner. Trauma Center: Second Opinion... [More]
Dragon Ball Z Budokai: Tenkaichi 2
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 takes the acrobatic and intense 3D flying and fighting dynamic made popular in last year's blockbuster and takes it to a whole new level with exciting new features sure to please die-hard Dragon Ball fans and those new to the franchise. Dragon Ball Z:... [More]
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
For the first time ever, Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam lets players experience the breakneck speed of downhill skateboard racing as they tear up the steepest terrains in the world while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in locations such as the crowded streets of San Francisco and rocky terrain of Machu... [More]
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Create your own dream-team of Marvel Super Heroes and confront Dr. Doom and the Masters of Evil to stop their plans for world domination. The game includes over 20 playable Super Heroes, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Thing, Captain America, Elektra and Thor, that travel through 17 exotic locales and play... [More]
Wii will not include DVD playback
Perrin Kaplan, Nintendo of America's VP of marketing and corporate affairs, has confirmed that the Wii will not be capable of playing DVD movies. The decision to leave out DVD playback was apparently a cost-cutting measure, and was seen as not that important a feature, as most consumers already own... [More]
Virtual Console games priced between $5 - $10
In addition to other Wii launch details released by Nintendo this morning, pricing for games available through the Wii Virtual Console service have been announced. Pricing will begin at $5 (or 500 points) for Nintendo Entertainment System games, increases to $8 (or 800 points) for Super Nintendo games, and tops... [More]
Nintendo Wii coming November 19, $250
Nintendo today released official launch information for its upcoming console, the Wii. The Wii will launch in North America on November 19 and will sell for $249.99. The Wii will include one wireless Wii Remote controller, one Nunchuk controller, and a copy of Wii Sports, which includes tennis, golf, baseball,... [More]
ESRB lists seven Genesis games for Wii
Thanks to the ESRB's online Game Ratings, we now have all but confirmed seven of the Sega Genesis titles to be offered through the Wii's Virtual Console service. The titles are: Ecco The Dolphin Altered Beast Toe Jam & Earl Golden Axe Columns Sonic the Hedgehog Ristar All seven titles... [More]
Wii Virtual Console launch titles leaked?
According to a recent report, Play-Nintendo has acquired a list of Wii Virtual Console launch titles from a "trustworthy source." Of course this information has yet to be verified by anyone else, but we're going to present the list to you anyway, reminding you to take it with a grain... [More]
Wii steering wheel attachment revealed
In a recent interview, GT Pro Series' associate producer Tats Myoio revealed a new steering wheel attachment for the Wii-mote that will come bundled with GT Pro Series and Monster 4x4: World Circuit, both launch titles. In addition, the wheel is compatible with any game that uses the horizontal and... [More]
Vibe Magazine: Wii priced at $150
Another outlet has stepped into the Wii launch price speculation arena. In a supplement to this month's Vibe Magazine entitled VStyle, the mag reports that the Wii will be available for $150. While none of this information has been confirmed, we're expecting to find out for sure at Nintendo's media... [More]
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Ubisoft claim Rayman 'not a Wii exclusive'
In a report from Pro-G, Ubisoft clears up rumors circling Rayman Raving Rabbids by making the statement the game "is not a Wii exclusive." The title is, however, planned to be a Wii launch title, although the launch date of the Wii console has yet to be announced. It is... [More]
Wii demo kiosks revealed?
According to a Kotaku reader tip, Wii kiosks aren't expected to show up in stores before late September or early October. The kiosk's design complements the white color of the console and features an LCD screen as well as two Wiimote controllers. Details of the launch are expected at a... [More]
EA Chief: Wii to cost 'about $170' in Japan
David Gardner, executive VP and COO of EA's worldwide studios, has said that the Wii's pricing has been set at around $170 US for the Japanese market. "I've heard in Japan that the price is about $170, but I don't know if the price has been set in Europe yet,"... [More]
