by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 8:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo Japan announced today it will launch a high-end version of its Nintendo DS portable game machine on March 2 in Japan, which will be thinner and lighter than the existing model. The Nintendo DS Lite will be sold for 16,800 yen ($145) versus 15,000 yen for the existing model, and weighs 218 grams compared to 275 grams for the Nintendo DS.
by Judy on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 1:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo of Europe has unveiled its software lineup for Q2 2006. Read more to find out what's in store for Nintendo DS, GameCube, and GBA owners.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2006 @ 5:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo UK has today announced that 1 million units of its Nintendo DS handheld console are in the hands of gamers across the country. Many stores across the UK are continuing to report they are sold out of Nintendo DS until new stock arrives in the coming week.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 12:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A couple weeks ago Nintendo revealed that it sold 5 million NDS' in Japan, and now with the holiday season behind us, the total worldwide tally eyes even more impressive. Combined sell-thru numbers in Japan, North America, Latin America, Australia and other territories, 13 million Nintendo DS are now in the hands of people.
At its media briefing at the E3 Media & Business Summit, Nintendo announced multiple new games (Wii fit) and accessories (balance board, Wii Zapper) designed to reinforce that bridge and further demonstrate everyone is a gamer.
"Games like Wii Sports and the original Brain Age proved anyone can pick up a video game system and immediately have fun," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "We're building on that foundation with games and accessories appealing to our current fan base and drawing in even more new players."
New games and accessories not only demonstrate that Nintendo is not going to coast on
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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New Application Enables Nintendo Game Boy Advance and Game Boy
Advance SP To Play Color and Sound Cartoon Episodes
4Kids Entertainment announced today the debut of GBA-TV, an exciting new application for the estimated installed base of 12 million Game Boy® Advance systems.
GBA-TV cartridges containing cartoon episodes play on Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP systems in the same manner as video game cartridges. Special proprietary technology developed by the 4Kids Entertainment subsidiary, 4Kids Technology, Inc., enables kids to watch the cartoons contained in the GBA-TV cartridges on their Game Boy Advance. The technology enables the Game Boy Advance to
by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2005 @ 10:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Domestic sales of Nintendo's DS portable game machine reached 5 million units in less than 13 months after its launch in early December 2004, the fastest-ever pace in Japan's video game market, Nintendo said on Monday.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2005 @ 5:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo's PR machine got into gear today with an early bird special, mark May 9, 2006 in your calendar as Nintendo will unveil the Nintendo Revolution. That particular day is of importance because that is the annual day when Nintendo has its pre-e3 conference at the Kodak Theatre (home of the Academy Awards), on Hollywood Blvd, kickoff at 9:30 a.m. Hopefully we'll get to see more than just a mockup, and a tv remote.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2005 @ 12:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo announced today that, so far, it has sold over 2 million Nintendo DS' since it launched earlier this year, selling at a rate of 100,000 units per week. Nintendogs contributes to its hand-held popularity, which has sold over 1 million copies since its European launch on October 7th in Europe. Nintendo hopes to repeat that success through the holidays with Mario Kart DS, its first Nintendo game to offer Wi-Fi gaming through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2005 @ 1:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo today announces its nextgen Revolution console will include a play control system. By using a password-controlled setting, adults can decide what flexibility they'll allow younger players to have in playing video games rated 3+, 7+, 12+, 16+ or 18+. The system also ensures dedicated adult gamers can opt to play without limitations.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 1:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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That sound you hear is the thunder of video gamers worldwide revving their engines for the launch of Mario Kart DS and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The online gaming service for Nintendo DS lets users connect wirelessly to race. From the very start, users can log on easily to shoot shells and burn rubber against opponents from all around the world.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2005 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo UK is bringing Wi-Fi technology into play from the 25th November 2005 with a new deal with wireless providers BT Openzone and The Cloud. The launch of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service means the UK will allow anyone to play against friends and family across the globe simply, safely and for free.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 8:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo of Europe has announced it will be adding an exciting line-up from Capcom to its expansive catalogue of Q1 games releases. Nintendo will be distributing Viewtiful Joe: Double Trouble, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Megaman Battle Network 5: Double Team on the Nintendo DS and Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble for GameCube.
by Judy on Oct. 26, 2005 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Canadian software maker Zi Corp. said today that it has signed a licensing deal for its Decuma handwriting recognition technology with Japan's Nintendo. Nintendo developers can use Zi's technology while creating software for the Nintendo DS.
by Judy on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo cut its first-half operating profit estimate by one third on Friday due to sluggish sales of its GameCube game console and software in the United States, but boosted its net profit estimates due to currency-related gains. They also cited price cuts to its "DS" portable game machine and high development costs for a new game system as factors weighing on its earnings.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On Nov. 14, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will begin a new era of easy, social gaming. For the first time, characters from the Nintendo universe will be playable online, as part of a unique wireless community, accessible inside or outside the home.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2005 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Exciting news in time for Christmas as Nintendo today announced that it is cutting the price of its popular Nintendo DS, offering even greater value. From 7th October, Nintendo DS will be available at the estimated retail price of around £89.99. The £10 price drop will take effect on the same day as the launch of Nintendogs.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2005 @ 12:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo breaks with more than 20 years of video game history by abandoning the traditional controller held with two hands and introducing an all-new freehand-style unit held with one hand. Read more for details ...
by Judy on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Randy Peretzman, Nintendo's vice president of sales, will retire at the end of this year. After 20 years of dedicated service, Peretzman has decided to step down due to health reasons. His first project was the launch of the NES at a time when retailers had little interest in video games.
by Judy on Sept. 1, 2005 @ 12:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo announced on Thursday its new puppy training game Nintendogs sold 250,000 units in its first week, making it the hottest-selling title in the United States.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2005 @ 8:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today's Nintendo revealed their release scheduled for GBA, NDS and gamecube through the end of the year. Today's launch of Nintendogs marks the end of the summer doldrums and the beginning of the "dog days" of summer with no less than 170 titles for the next few months. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2005 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo is announcing new pricing for the Nintendo DS of $129.99, effective Aug. 21, in advance of the arrival of a critically acclaimed title for the dual-screened, hand-held video game system. The $20 price drop comes just ahead of the Aug. 22 U.S. launch of Nintendogs, which has become a cultural phenomenon and a sales leader in Japan because of its innovative appeal.
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