A more grown-up Link returns in a new adventure, and an impressive new 3-D look. Solve challenging puzzles, explore vast lands and hunt for treasure. Immerse yourself in the deep storylines and rich graphics that the franchise is known for.
by Andrew Hayward on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 1:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Downhill Jam delivers a skateboard experience focused on head-to-head racing, allowing players to feel the breakneck speed of downhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrains while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in such locations as San Francisco, Machu Picchu and Hong Kong.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2006 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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job recruitement announcement on Ubisoft's website reveals that a sequel to Red Steel might be in the works as its Paris studio is looking for an experienced game designer to assist in the development of Red Steel sequel. This revelation might have been premature as Ubisoft updated the recruitement page and quickly removed the Red Steel reference. Oddly enough the qualification also requires multiplayer and RPG experience. Whether the new title is Wii exclusive or multiplatform is not mentioned.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2006 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While Europe will finally see the first Nintendo Wii units appear in stores on December 8, gamers might have fewer games to choose from as anticipated. Ubisoft is delaying 3 titles, Splinter Cell Double Agent (Dec. 14), Far Cry: Vengeance (Dec. 21) and Blazing Angels : Squadrons of WWII (Dec. 31), while one of the strongest North American launch titles, Atlus' Trauma Center: The Second Opinion, is getting pushed back to Spring 2007, due to localization issues.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2006 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A huge shipment of Nintendo’s new system, Wii, has now arrived in Europe ahead of launch on December 8th and with an unprecedented number of pre-orders having been taken, it is likely that there will be exceptional demand for the system when it goes on sale in Europe.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2006 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mysterious and tiny creatures, the titular Elebits have been the source of the world's power for the past 10,000 years. While humans and Elebits have always lived in harmony, these friendly beings love to cause trouble, and it's up to players to track them down and put an end to their mischief.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2006 @ 3:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA announced the release of Golden Axe and Ecco the Dolphin, two SEGA Genesis classics available now on the Wii Shop Channel for download to play on Wii's Virtual Console. Prices to download the SEGA Genesis titles will start at 800 Wii Points.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2006 @ 6:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic and The Secret Rings stars the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in '91. This intense and exciting action game combines high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2006 @ 9:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo announced that its new Wii console sold through to more than 600,000 consumers in the Americas in just its first 8 days of availability. That's a rate of nearly one per second continuously since its Nov. 19 launch. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess achieved sales of more than 454,000 copies.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2006 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles. Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii will feature all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2006 @ 4:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In EA's last financial statement it revealed that it was working on a Wii specific The Sims version, and while no official announcement has been made yet, we have the first batch of screens, and a short teaser video showing some characters, and animations, giving us a first glimpse of how the game will look.
Dr. Derek Stiles is back, but he’s not the only surgeon on call—a new player joins the team, bringing along everything the doctor ordered: difficulty modes, new surgical implements like the defibrillator, and an exciting never-before-seen conclusion. So what are you waiting for? If one dose of Trauma Center wasn’t enough, it’s time you got a Second Opinion!
by Andrew Hayward on Nov. 26, 2006 @ 8:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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An all-action extravaganza of unique new puzzles and madcap multiplayer gameplay, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz takes the ground-breaking Nintendo Wii controller and shows the world exactly what it can do!
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2006 @ 4:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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To celebrate the series 10th Anniversary, SNK Playmore and Ignition Entertainment announce the European release of Metal Slug Anthology for Wii, which includes Metal Slug 1 through 6; with Metal Slug 1 and 2 making their first appearances on a home console, since the NEOGEO AES system.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2006 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Conspiracy Europe announced that Broadsword Interactive's Baja Mania and Baja Destruction are coming to the Wii. Originates from the Southern California desert on the Baja peninsula, where competitors vie with each other to build the ultimate off-road racer - the better the suspension, tyres and, of course, the obligatory roll cage, the better the chances of winning.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2006 @ 4:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mysterious and tiny creatures, the titular Elebits have been the source of the world's power for the past 10,000 years. While humans and Elebits have always lived in harmony, these friendly beings love to cause trouble, and it's up to players to track them down and put an end to their mischief.
by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2006 @ 2:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess launches across Europe on Nintendo’s new console, Wii, on 8th December 2006.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2006 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally slated to coincide with the launch date of the Nintendo Wii Hudson announces that two of its classic TurboGrafx games are now available for download using the Virtual Console feature on Wii: Bomberman 93 and Bonk’s Adventure. Other titles that were previously announced will roll out over the next few weeks, including Super Star Soldier, Victory Run, and Dungeon Explorer.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2006 @ 3:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that GT Pro Series, Monster 4X4: World Circuit, Rayman Raving Rabbids and Red Steel will be available on North American store shelves on Wii's launch day, Nov. 19. Splinter Cell Double Agent will ship Nov. 28, followed by Open Season on Nov. 30 and Far Cry Vengeance in Dec.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Wii Menu serves as the main portal to the different functions of Wii, and is designed to evolve throughout the life of the system. Some functions can be used right out of the box and more will roll out during the next few weeks and into next year, with content continually changing over time.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2006 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment announced that World Championship Poker: Featuring Howard Lederer - All In for the Wii, continuing to feature the most innovative single-player career mode, which now includes series tournaments, mixed games, and recurring home games.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2006 @ 12:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic and The Secret Rings stars the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in '91. This intense and exciting action game combines high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 10:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Recent research revealed that 79 % of the hardcore gamers are more interested in purchasing a Wii than a PS3 (70 %), however, among those interested in purchasing only one of the next-gen systems, 62 percent are interested only in purchasing a PS3.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2006 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic Solutions announced that Nintendo has chosen Sonic CinePlayer CE DVD Navigator to bring high-quality DVD movie viewing to a future version of the Wii, scheduled for the latter half of 2007.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2006 @ 8:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A more grown-up Link returns in a new adventure, and an impressive new 3-D look. Solve challenging puzzles, explore vast lands and hunt for treasure. Immerse yourself in the deep storylines and rich graphics that the franchise is known for.