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Treyarch has finally decided to release a patch for the Nintendo Wii version of Call of Duty: Black Ops, fixing plenty of issues encountered by players, but declined to comment on whether or not the First Strike map pack is going to arrive on the platform.
Treyarch has been supporting its Call of Duty: Black Ops t... |
18 March 2011
05:20 GMT |
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Electronic Arts has dropped some new hints about a Nintendo Wii 2, which may be announced in the near future.
The Nintendo Wii was a sales phenomenon when it first came out, but, in recent years, things haven't been going so well, as the console has been overtaken by rivals like the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3.... |
16 March 2011
19:01 GMT |
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After two weeks of lackluster updates, Nintendo is making things right by finally releasing hit tower defense game Plants vs. Zombies onto the DSiWare, and lots of other titles for the WiiWare service.
First up, on the DSiWare front, we have PopCap's Plants vs. Zombies, a fun tower defense game that finally m... |
15 March 2011
15:21 GMT |
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The NPD Group figures for hardware sales, linked to the month of February and the United States market, show that the Xbox 360 from Microsoft has again managed to be the best-selling home console, easily beating the numbers posted by the Nintendo Wii.
And speaking about the month of March, Doug Creutz, who is an a... |
14 March 2011
11:26 GMT |
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A successor to the Nintendo Wii, the so-called Wii 2 or Wii HD, may be revealed at this year's E3 conference in Los Angeles, at least according to analyst Arvind Bhatia.
Nintendo's Wii home console crushed its opposition when it came out, but now, as both Sony and Microsoft countered with new technologie... |
11 March 2011
18:01 GMT |
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The NPD Group has released its sales results for the month of February on the United States market, surprising quite a few people by showing an increase of about 3 percent in terms of sales for the video games industry, as both hardware and accessories managed to do better than analysts predicted.
The total of new... |
11 March 2011
05:45 GMT |
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Owners of Nintendo Wii consoles aren't using the devices all that much, at least according to a new survey released in the UK.
According to Myvouchercodes, the website that commissioned the survey, it seems that Wii owners have forgotten about their console and aren't using it like they did when it first... |
11 March 2011
03:15 GMT |
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Both Microsoft and Sony launched motion tracking controller in 2010, in the form of the Kinect and the PlayStation Move, but Nintendo says that competition is welcome and that the company will show the strength of its own solution with the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Speaking in a wide ranging i... |
10 March 2011
13:41 GMT |
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Nintendo has officially said that the Nintendo Wii home console will again become one of the main focuses of the video game company after the launch of the new 3DS handheld is finalized in North American and in Europe and after the launch of the new Pokemon games.
Speaking to consumer site IGN Reggie Fils-Aime, wh... |
9 March 2011
16:31 GMT |
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Hardware manufacturer and software giant Microsoft has put out a number of job advertisements that hint at the possibility that the company is actively working on developing a new home console, a possible replacement for the Xbox 360.
A job announcement from Microsoft says that the company is looking for hardware... |
8 March 2011
04:30 GMT |
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Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has shared some insight on his company's consoles, the Wii and the upcoming 3DS, and how he sees a bright future for them in the current market.
Nintendo's Wii home console is getting a bit old these days, and the fact that it doesn't have high definition graphics is resul... |
3 March 2011
03:20 GMT |
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This week's Nintendo WiiWare and DSiWare updates are a bit on the weird side, including regular puzzle and racing titles but also an NES classic, Faxanadu, and a rather peculiar fireplace simulator.
The WiiWare service has received two full games and two demos.
The first is Jewel Keepers: Easter Island, a ... |
23 February 2011
02:40 GMT |
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The NPD Group has released the hardware and video game sales chart for the month of January for the United States market, but the company no longer offers actual sales numbers for hardware, so analyst Michael Pachter stepped into the breach in order to offer a clearer picture of sales during last month.The Wesbush Mo... |
21 February 2011
16:41 GMT |
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Pokemon Black and White, the latest all-new titles in the long-running series, are ready to be launched on the Nintendo DS in North America and in Europe, after being out for some time in Japan. So, it seems that for the foreseeable future those who are fans of the “Catch them all!” concept will have to d... |
16 February 2011
18:21 GMT |
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This week's Nintendo download has a bit of a Valentine's Day theme, with titles like Pucca's Kisses Game, but also a childish one, with plenty of entry-level puzzle games.
First up, on the WiiWare, we have Pucca's Kisses Game, starring the popular Pucca anime character, who tries to kiss the sw... |
16 February 2011
02:30 GMT |
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Nintendo, who is preparing to launch its new 3DS handheld console, may also be getting ready to roll out a brand new home console, the successor to the current Wii, next year, according to a games analyst.
The Japanese company is set to really shake up the portable gaming market with the upcoming release of the Ni... |
7 February 2011
15:51 GMT |
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Nintendo has shared some light on one of its most popular franchises, The Legend of Zelda, and confirmed that the upcoming full pledged Skyward Sword installment would arrive on the Wii after the Ocarina of Time 3D remake on the 3DS.
Nintendo has a lot of impressive franchises in its portfolio, but seeing as how t... |
3 February 2011
18:01 GMT |
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Like clockwork, Nintendo has updated its North American WiiWare and DSiWare online services with brand new downloadable games and demos, for all the Wii and DSi owners out there.
First off, for the WiiWare, Nintendo released one new game and two demos.
The first is Magic Destiny, which helps you predict the fut... |
1 February 2011
14:21 GMT |
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The upcoming launch of the Nintendo 3DS handheld will be specifically targeted at hardcore fans of the Japanese company, as Nintendo is bringing in all of its big franchises in order to make the 3DS irresistible.
In recent years, following the success of the Wii and DS consoles, core Nintendo fans have been saying... |
26 January 2011
17:21 GMT |
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Nintendo once more updated the WiiWare and DSiWare online services, this week with a couple of demos and some interesting additions to the classic Virtual Console section, courtesy of Capcom.
First off, WiiWare users will be able to get the very interesting Jam City Rollergirls, a new type of title that aims at si... |
25 January 2011
14:21 GMT |
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A new generation of video game consoles would almost certainly drive up the price of games, at least according to THQ's core games boss Danny Bilson.
Currently, homes consoles consist of the PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360, but all are getting a bit old, with most of them being launched back in 2006 ... |
20 January 2011
15:51 GMT |
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Nintendo has updated its online services, the WiiWare and DSiWare ones, with all new downloadable games, each trying to present new gameplay experiences.
First off, on the WiiWare, we have the interestingly-named Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time.
The title sees you control Doc Clock, that must travel thr... |
18 January 2011
14:21 GMT |
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The Rock Band Network, Harmonix' one stop destination for those that want new tracks for their Rock Band music games, will see its Wii channel be shut down this week.The Rock Band music games have been quite a hit, largely due to the great support development studio Harmonix has offered, including the Rock Band ... |
17 January 2011
15:51 GMT |
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Nintendo is pretty certain that it will retain its gaming crown in the next few years, largely because it has popular franchises like Mario or The Legend of Zelda which arrive with great content on each iteration.
The gaming industry is expanding by leaps and bounds, largely due to cheaper, more compact titles bei... |
13 January 2011
18:01 GMT |
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The second Nintendo download update of the year brings some classic Capcom titles to the Nintendo Wii, as well as a downloadable version of Ubisoft's extremely popular Petz series.
First off, let's start with the WiiWare online service, which brings three new titles for the Nintendo Wii.
The first is ... |
11 January 2011
14:21 GMT |
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The first Nintendo download update of the year brings quite a few interesting titles, both for the Nintendo Wii, through WiiWare, and for the Nintendo DSi, through the DSiWare service.
First off, Nintendo Wii owners can enjoy three new titles, Sneezies, Ghost Mania and Robox.
The first is published by Chilingo ... |
4 January 2011
14:21 GMT |
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One of the leading executives of Nintendo working in the French division of the hardware manufacturer and video game developer has said that gamers in the country love the red Wii consoles that have been recently launched on Mario's anniversary and have bought no less than 150,000 of them since they were introdu... |
4 January 2011
03:46 GMT |
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Even if this is the last update of the year for Nintendo's WiiWare and DSiWare services, it isn't the weakest, as the Japanese company added a few new titles across the board, as well as classic NeoGeo ones to the Virtual Console section.First off, the WiiWare service has received three new games, Chick Chi... |
28 December 2010
14:21 GMT |
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Without a doubt, Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the best-know video game characters of all time, and for this reason, its image is still extremely popular with the manufacturers of various gaming accessories, the latest company to make use of the famous speedster being Mad Catz, who's just released the limited edi... |
28 December 2010
10:16 GMT |
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Super Meat Boy, the challenging two-dimensional indie platformer from the appropriately named Team Meat development studio, won't be making its way onto the Nintendo Wii, according to a company update on Twitter.
Team Meat officially revealed on Twitter that plans to release a downloadable version of Super Me... |
28 December 2010
02:35 GMT |
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The next big game in Nintendo's hugely popular Legend of Zelda series, Skyward Sword, has reached the halfway mark in its development, according to a recent statement from franchise creator and legendary games designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
The new game was showcased back at the E3 conference this year, and Ninte... |
27 December 2010
03:05 GMT |
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Nintendo updated its download services today, with the WiiWare and DSiWare services getting fresh downloadable titles, including retro classic Mario Party 2 and others.
First off, the Virtual Console section is getting one of the most memorable titles released on the Nintendo64 console, Mario Party 2.
You will ... |
21 December 2010
14:21 GMT |
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Sega has just admitted that Platinum Games-developed title MadWorld might have reached a larger audience and obtained better sales if it had been released on platforms like the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, and not on the Nintendo Wii.
Sega is one of the few third-party developers still backing up the Nintendo Wii wi... |
20 December 2010
14:21 GMT |
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Monster Hunter Portable 3rd from Capcom has managed to retain the top spot in the video games chart on the Japanese market while also managing to boost the sales numbers of the PlayStation Portable platform that it was released on, show the market figures offered for the week of December 6 to 12 by Media Create. The... |
20 December 2010
04:10 GMT |
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EA boss John Riccitiello recently revealed that, in order to improve sales of both its hardware and software, Nintendo should definitely consider a price cut for its Wii console in order to make a comeback in terms of profit.
Nintendo, even if it had an extremely profitable Black Friday, and will no doubt see lots... |
17 December 2010
15:51 GMT |
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This week's Nintendo WiiWare and DSiWare updates bring quite a lot of different experiences, ranging from wholesome title Family Games to Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ.
First off, we have the WiiWare service, which received three new downloadable games and a virtual console one.
The first title is call... |
14 December 2010
14:21 GMT |
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EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich recently expressed his views on the current console generation, saying that consumers wouldn't get a new price cut anytime soon, and that hardware manufacturers would rely on new peripherals to prolong the lifecycle of their products.
First off, Divnich revealed that we shouldn... |
13 December 2010
14:21 GMT |
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Media Create, the company watching the moves on the Japanese hardware and video game market, has released figures showing that for the week of November 29 – December 5 the PlayStation Portable handheld from Sony has dominated the charts, boosted by the release of a new Monster Hunter game.The PSP has managed to... |
13 December 2010
03:44 GMT |
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One of the leading executives of hardware maker and video game publisher Nintendo has stated that the Wii home console will attract a new group of consumers in the coming years as a result of a further price drop and will continue to lead the overall sales for current generation consoles.
Reggie Fils-Aime, who is ... |
3 December 2010
03:43 GMT |
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If you're the type of person who just loves practicing snowboarding and skateboarding in a virtual world (namely via video games), then you'll certainly be interested in the DEK stabilizing platform, an accessory that's apparently capable of improving your proficiency in the aforementioned type of game... |
1 December 2010
09:28 GMT |
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Hardware maker and video game publisher Nintendo has announced that it has managed to sell more than 1.5 million units during Black Friday and that it is hopeful that its Wii home console and its DS line up of handhelds will dominate sales in the United States for the months of November and December.The numbers repor... |
30 November 2010
04:37 GMT |
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Phil Harrison, who was one of the leaders of Sony Worldwide Studios and now works at, has said that it will be pretty hard for the PlayStation 3 home console from Sony to sell as many units as the PlayStation 2 has done during its lifetime.Talking to Eurogamer as part of a very interesting look back at the PlayStatio... |
29 November 2010
17:51 GMT |
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Treyarch is continuing the patching process for its latest game, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and has just revealed that a new patch for the Nintendo Wii version of the game will be released today.Call of Duty: Black Ops was the biggest game to be released this year, and has broken sales records around the world, not onl... |
24 November 2010
17:21 GMT |
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Netflix, the company which offers movie streaming services on the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the Wii, has said that it is launching a new subscription plan for those users who live in the United States, which is set to cost just 7.99 dollars for one month and will allow the customer to stream as much content as ... |
23 November 2010
04:21 GMT |
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The Nintendo Wii home console has seen its sales numbers more than triple on the Japanese hardware market, bringing the platform up to the second place in the hardware chart compiled by Media Create, while the role playing game Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together has taken the first spot in the software chart.The Pla... |
22 November 2010
04:24 GMT |
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An analyst watching the video game industry has said that global sales of the PlayStation 3 home gaming consoles from Sony will surpass those of the Xbox 360 from Microsoft during next year mainly because it has more diversity and can better suit the needs of the global markets.David Cols, who works with DFC Intellig... |
16 November 2010
17:41 GMT |
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Mobile game phenomenon Angry Birds will be making its way to home consoles, including the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, at least according to its developer, Rovio.Speaking at the Social Gaming Summit in London, UK, the CEO of Rovio, Peter Vesterbacka, revealed some of the future plans that the company now... |
16 November 2010
15:51 GMT |
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Analysts have offered their predictions for hardware and software sales for the month of October, just as the NPD Group, which tracks industry sales for the North American market, is preparing to put out the sales figures for last month.Both Michael Pachter, from Wedbush Morgan, and Jesse Divnich, who works with EEDA... |
16 November 2010
04:43 GMT |
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Warren Spector, the boss of Junction Point Studio and the man behind franchises like the critically acclaimed Deus Ex, has revealed that his newest project, Epic Mickey, is without a doubt the best looking Wii game ever.We've already heard Spector and his team applaud his own creation a few months ago, but with ... |
15 November 2010
02:27 GMT |
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A representative of the specialist retail chain GameStop has said that the launch of the PlayStation Move from Sony and the Kinect from Microsoft is bringing in new customers into the game stores and is creating a new segment of players that are more interested in social and family games than in blockbuster shooters ... |
11 November 2010
03:09 GMT |
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