by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 7:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bleach is a Wii exclusive anime hack & slash game making full use of the Wiimote to control your characters movement and attacks. Currently only announced as a Japanese Wii launch title, no information for Europe or North America is available at this point.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Swing Golf Pangya is a wholly rebuilt version of a golf game that's super-popular over in Japan and Korea. It promises to make use of the Nintendo Wii's new controller in order to make playing this golf game an experience in your very own living room.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2006 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While it was already revealed earlier this week during the Wii launch announcement, Atlus today confirmed that its operation room simulator Trauma Center: Second opinion will be a Wii launch title and should appear in stores on November 19, 2006. Trauma Center: Second Opinion turns your living room into an O.R.!
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2006 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hudson will be releasing two games for Japan's Wii launch this December: Fabled flight game Wing Island (Working Title) and Korinpa, an addictive game where you use the Wii controller to gyrate the playing surface in order to guide your ball to its goal. In total Hudson has 8 titles in the works for the Nintendo Wii
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo just announced at its conference in London that the Wii will launch in Europe on December 8, for 249 Euro. Europe will get the same bundle, console, one Wii remote, one Nunchuck, 5 Wii Sports titles as North America. At launch there will be approximately 15 - 20 titles such as Red Steel, Rayman, Need for Speed Carbon, Tony Hawk, Super Monkey Ball, with a price range from 49 - 59 Euros.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo Wii will arrive in Australia on December 7th, and will retail for $399.95. The price includes one wireless Wii Remote controller, one Nunchuk controller and five different Wii Sports games on one disc, which anyone can play using simple movements, experienced or not.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2006 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Telltale revealed that it would love to bring Sam & Max to the Wii. At the recent Penny Arcade Expo Telltale's CEO Dan Connor think it'd be a good fit and Designer Heather Logas proclaimed that the Wii controller would be for an adventure game. Problem is, Telltale needs the guys at Nintendo to agree. And with a company as big as Nintendo, getting noticed by the right people can be tricky, give them a hand and
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by Judy on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 11:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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To go along with the recent Wii console tidbits, Nintendo also provided assets for the following launch titles: Avatar: The Last Airbender ~ Battalion Wars 2 ~ Big Brain Academy ~ Chicken Little: Ace in Action ~ Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 ~ Elebits ~ Excite Truck ~ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess ~ Madden NFL 07 ~ Mario Strikers Charged ~ Metroid Prime 3 ~ Super Mario Galaxy ~ Trauma Center: Second Opinion ~ WarioWare: Smooth Moves ~ Wii Sports
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo Wii will offer players a variety of entertainment, information and communication Channels that add value to the console and make it a device that the entire family can enjoy. Watch photos, weather forecasts, news, shopping and so forth ...
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As was already
revealed late last night, Nintendo announced the North American launch of its Wii home video game console is set for Nov. 19, at an MSRP of just $249.99. The price includes one wireless Wii Remote controller, one Nunchuk controller and the groundbreaking collection of five different Wii Sports games on one disc.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 14, 2006 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced two new characters for its Wii exclusive Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz. AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon, and Baby will be joined by new characters YanYan; a young, vivacious female monkey and Doctor; an older monkey with a past steeped in mystery due to his acute case of amnesia.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2006 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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During its press conference in Japan, Nintendo announced that it will launch its new Wii game console on December 2 in Japan for 25,000 yen ($250). 16 titles will be available at launch, including The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Odoru! Made in Wario, Pokémon Battle Revolution, and Wii Sports will be sold separately.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2006 @ 10:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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An article from the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer referring to tomorrow's NY Times reveals Nintendo will announce that the Wii will be available Nov. 19 for $250 and will include Wii Sports titles (tennis, golf, baseball and bowling) bundled with the console. On top of that, it also reveals that there will be 25 to 30 Wii games available this year, including Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and they will be priced at $50. Wii will be able to browse the web, and classic downloadable games will cost $5-10.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2006 @ 1:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A listing on the ESRB website reveals the first classic seven titles that Nintendo plans to offer Wii users through its Virtual console. While a release date, nor price, has not yet been announced SEGA Genesis fans will surely be happy to see Altered Beast, Ecco The Dolphin, Columns Golden Axe, Ristar, Sonic the Hedgehog, Toe Jam & Earl.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2006 @ 4:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco reported its 3rd quarter financial results and indications are that it might be on the road to recovery. Net revenues are up from 2005's $4.6mil to $12.6 mil, while gross profit went from a $16.2 mil loss to $4.4 million profit. At the same token Majesco also revealed that it is working on Bust-A-Move Revolution for the Wii.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2006 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent will be available for the Nintendo Wii launch. Developed by Ubisoft's Montreal studio, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent further establishes Ubisoft as a leading third-party provider of Wii launch titles.
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2006 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chicken Little: Ace in Action features Ace, the superhero alter ego of Chicken Little, and the Hollywood versions of his misfit band of friends: Runt, Abby and Fish-Out-of-Water. The crew of the intergalactic Battle Barn faces off against Foxy Loxy and her evil Amazonian sidekick, Goosey Loosey, who have an evil plan to take over Earth.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2006 @ 12:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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IBM Corp. said it has been shipping microprocessors that will be used to power Nintendo's upcoming Wii video game console since July. IBM, who also makes chips for PS3 and Xbox 360, earlier this year signed a multiyear agreement to supply Nintendo with chips made at its East Fishkill, N.Y. plant.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2006 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney's Meet the Robinsons, based on the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated film, is a time-traveling action/adventure game. Players will experience the adventure as Wilbur Robinson, helping him chase the dastardly Bowler Hat Guy and his diabolical robotic hat Doris through multiple timelines in an attempt to thwart their evil plans.
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2006 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway today announced the development of The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy for the Nintendo Wii. Gamers can play as one of 15 characters from one of Cartoon Network's top-rated shows in the adventure/fighting game,
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining action, fighting and light RPG elements, Budokai Tenkaichi 2 will send players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2006 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today RRR will be released this holiday season. When the world of Rayman is threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies Rayman must rise up against his furry foes to foil their wicked plans.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2006 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tony Hawk's 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.