April 2007 Archives
Activision Release New Spider-Man 3 Wii Trailer
Acitvision have released a number of trailers and vignettes for Spider-Man 3 due out in May to coincide with the movie release. The Wii trailer takes a humorous look at the new gameplay, using those Wii nunchuks for some unique Wii-web slinging. Treyarch are behind development for the Xbox 360,... [More]
Wii To Dominate Market Despite Expected Shortages
With the PS2 still beating the Wii in North American sales last month, some analysts believe that Nintendo will not be able to ship enough Wiis to meet demand until 2009. Speaksing to Home Media Magazine, IDC video game analyst Billy Pidgeon believes that this will be the case, but... [More]
Wii Getting Mobile Competition From Docomo?
Could the Wii be facing new competition from unlikely quarters? Well apparently it seems so as Japanese telecom operator NTT DoCoMo Inc. has now unveiled a new handset that incorporates Wii-like motion-sensing capabilities. NTT DoCoMo said it has begun the development of five new 3G FOMA 904i models, the latest... [More]
Nintendo Wii-kly Update on Virtual Console
Nintendo hasannounced its "Wii-kly" Wii update for North American Wii owners. Games include three new classics, Gradius III (800 Wii points), Wonder Boy in Monster World (800 points), and Battle Lode Runner (600 points). Here's the official line from Nintendo: Gradius III (SNES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): Return as... [More]
Nintendo's Wii Gets Hearts Pumping for YMCA's Kids
Much like Sony's PS3 Folding@Home project, last week saw Nintendo pushing the boundaries of it's innovative product's social reach by initiating a community project with the YMCA. The press release reads: For months now kids, adults and families have been bonding over the hottest new body-moving experience that keeps them... [More]
Eidos Interactive and Majesco Entertainment Partner for European Distribution Deal
Majesco Entertainment recently announced a partnership with Eidos Interactive to distribute a number of new titles to PAL territories. The partnership will predominantly focus on Nintendo DS titles including: Cake Mania, The New York Times Crosswords, MechAssault: Phantom War and Nancy Drew: The Deadly Secret of Olde World Park, and... [More]
Six Flags Announces 'Win A Wii A Week' Sweepstakes With Nintendo
Six Flags has teamed up with Corporate Alliance partner Nintendo of America Inc. to offer the chance to win a Wii, one of America's hottest gaming consoles, every week in their "Win a Wii a Week" Sweepstakes. To enter, Wii fans can simply visit http://www.sixflags.com and sign up to become... [More]
2K Sports Unveils Features of The BIGS
2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, announced today features for The BIGS, the larger-than-life Major League Baseball licensed title coming out this summer. The BIGS delivers a unique pick-up-and-play baseball video game experience driven by quick reflex timing and smart power-up strategies, with highlight reel moments on... [More]
Graffiti Entertainment Becomes an Official Publisher for Nintendo
According to a recent press release, Graffiti Entertainment, has been granted publishing status for North America from Nintendo of America. "We are thrilled to have been selected as an official publisher for this leading hardware manufacturer," says Kenneth Hurley, CEO of both Signature Devices and Graffiti Entertainment. "We have been... [More]
Nintendo Invite Pokemon Fans To Virtually Attend Game Launch Event This Sunday
Nintendo and Pokemon announced yesterday that in addition to the thousands gathering at NYC's Rockefeller Plaza to celebrate the arrival of Pokemon Diamond & Pokemon Pearl, millions more can join the excitement at www.pokemon.com. Nintendo and Pokemon USA celebrate the launch of the new Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl games... [More]
THQ and Disney-Pixar Bring Cars to Next Generation Consoles
THQ announced recently plans to bring a new video game based on the highly successful Disney-Pixar's Cars film to retail this fall. Cars Mater-National is scheduled to ship for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment... [More]
Capcom Announce New Lineup at Gamer Day Event
Last week saw Capcom announce its upcoming roster of releases at its annual Capcom Spring Gamers Day. Held at their Broadway Studios in San Francisco, Capcom presented attendees with keynote presentations from Capcom Japan staff, including Keiji Inafune and Resident Evil 4 producer Masachika Kawata. They also discussed their future... [More]
Full Version of Wii Internet Channel Now Available
After delays due to newly incorporated user requests, last week saw Nintendo release the final version of its Opera powered internet channel. According to the recent press release: - Opera Software and Nintendo released the much-anticipated full version of the Internet Channel, powered by the Opera browser. The Internet Channel... [More]
Wii - Health Aid Or Health Risk?
A little while back, we ran a story on the miraculous health benefits of the Wii - click here for story. In which we reported on how one man amongst many other Wii users have found the unique controller action of the Wii producing weight reducing side effects. Well, since... [More]
Puzzle Fun On the Wii as Majesco Ships Bust-A-Move Bash
In a press release today, Majesco Entertainment today announced that its second game for the Wii console, Bust-A-Move Bash!, has shipped to retailers nationwide. Developed by Happy Happening and licensed from Taito, Bust-A-Move Bash! offers fans a whole new way to experience the bubble bursting fun from the popular series.... [More]
Ex EA Team Form Wii/DS Studio
Ex EA Canada team headed by Roger Freddi have just formed Jet Black Games to focus on Wii and DS specific development. Freddi was one of the key programmers on EA franchises such as FIFA Soccer and Need for Speed. By collaborating with business management firm Flashman Studios, Jet Black... [More]
Rock It For Real With Guitar Hero Controller
The rumours can now cease. RedOctane's president, Kai Huang has confirmed that the Wii version of Guitar Hero 3 will get its very own special guitar peripheral, rather than use the Wii remote. They also confirmed that it will be as realistic as you can get together with online play... [More]
Three New Classics for Virtual Console
Nintendo has announced three new additions to its weekly Virtual Console lineup. This week's contenders include Punch Out, Virtua Fighter 2 and Bonk's Revenge. Yes, an interesting little mix you might think. Punch Out: As young boxer Little Mac, you have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to battle the big guys of... [More]
Virgin Radio On Your Next Generation Console
Always pioneering in music and media, Virgin plans to bring its Radio station to the PS3 and the Wii. Leading other UK radio stations, Virgin will be the first to broadcast its content on next generation consoles, bringing Virgin Radio, sister stations Xtreme, Classic Rock and Groove to PS3 and... [More]
Guitar Hero 3 Rocking Its Way to Wii
RedOctane, co-publisher of Harmonix's monster Guitar Hero games has revealed via their site that the third instalment in the franchise will be coming to the Wii in Autumn this year. It should also be available for the Xbox 360, Xbox and PlayStation 3 and PS2. Also, according to MonstersandCritics, Neversoft,... [More]
Wii Gunning For Hard Core Gamers with Resident Evil 4
Watch out Sony! Nintendo have already publicised their intent to expand the core fan base of the Wii to include traditional hard core PlayStation gamers. Well it looks like they're continuing this drive with two smash titles due out later this year. Capcom's Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition due out... [More]
Super Mario Skipping Dimensions
Super Paper Mario is a dimension hopping adventure with all the rich tradition of the Mario franchise. As the press release reads,like a story ripped from the pages of a paperback novel, Mario has the ability to switch between a 2-D and 3-D perspective. With the motion-sensitive and pointing abilities... [More]
Game Developers Play Catch Up On Wii
According to a story today in the Daily Herald, game developers such as Electronic Arts are now catching up to bring titles to the Wii, as they had underestimated the incredible demand for the innovative console. Apparently, EA had Nick Earl and his development team, holed up for eight months... [More]
SEGA and Nintendo Join Forces as Mario & Sonic enter Olympics
SEGA and Nintendo recently made history by announcing that two of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry, Mario and Sonic, are joining forces to star in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Developed for the Wii video game system and the Nintendo DS system, this momentous agreement marks... [More]
Entertainment for All Expo Announces Flagship Exhibitor Nintendo
IDG World Expo recently announced that Nintendo of America has signed on as an anchor exhibitor for IDG World Expo's newest event: Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), scheduled for October 18-21, 2007, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Nintendo leads an A-list of game companies signing on for... [More]
Norwegian Cruise Line to Feature Wii on Every Ship
Guests can now bowl, box and more on board Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) fleet of ships. It is the first cruise line to offer guests a chance to experience Nintendo's red-hot Wii video game system on board its ships. Wii systems are currently on NCL's newest ship - Norwegian Pearl... [More]
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Multi-Platform Release
THQ have recently announced that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is in development for multiple gaming platforms, including the franchise debut on Nintendo's Wii video game console, Nintendo DS and the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system. In addition, development is underway for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from... [More]
