The girls surveyed showed the most interest towards DDR Hottest Party II, with 18 percent of 8-10 year olds, 24 percent of 11-13 year olds, and 15 percent of 14-17 year olds hoping to receive the game a gift.

Among boys, Guitar Hero World Tour is the most popular title, with 18 percent of 8-10 year olds, 15 percent of 11-13 year olds, and 15 percent of 14-17 year olds planning to ask for the title. 14 percent of boys aged 11-13 years old also intend to ask for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

Of the respondents — each of which own at least one console — most said that they own a Wii, Nintendo DS, or PlayStation 2. 51% of boys aged 8-10 years old reported having a Game Boy Advance, while 51% of 14-17 year old males said that they own a Xbox 360.

Holiday Gift Tracker Survey polled a total of 965 respondents, which was composed of 488 boys and 477 girls aged 8-17 years old.

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“Nintendo has made no such announcement and will not comment on rumour and speculation.” - Nintendo UK

Just a little update about this weeks Nintendo shows in Japan and American on Thursday and Friday of this week. If Nintendo shows off their stuff Thursday morning in Japan, we can expect some type of news after 10 Wednesday night. We will be up and ready to see.

Update: I just found this over at MTV multiplayer, they are thinking on the same lines as we are about the DS announcement coming Wednesday.

If there’s truth to the Nikkei report, we’ll likely know on Wednesday, when Nintendo president Satoru Iwata delivers the company’s annual fall presentation. Last year, the event included the blockbuster announcement that the next console sequel to Japan’s hottest franchise, “Monster Hunter,” is coming to the Wii.

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Format: WiiWare™
Launch Date: 09/29/08
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Wii Points: 600
Game Type: Action, Puzzle
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1
Publisher: Nintendo

Game Information

Control gravity and guide a star through 50 stages while growing bigger and avoiding obstacles!

Explore the universe like never before in Art Style: ORBIENT. Take control of gravity and antigravity to carefully maneuver your small star through 50 stages set in multiple galaxies. Collide with other stars to absorb them and make your own star expand in size, or capture the stars in your orbit and have them become your satellites. Space isn’t empty though, and you’ll have to avoid bumping into obstacles or getting pulled into a black hole. If you feel like relaxing while still being challenged, this is the game for you—its combination of simple controls, atmospheric sound, and unique environment make for an experience unlike any other!

Games in the Art Style series feature elegant design, polished graphics, and pick-up-and-play controls, creating an experience focused purely on fun and engaging game play.

Feel Like You’re Really Farming With the Nintendo Wii Remote!

Burlingame, Calif., September 29, 2008 - Natsume, a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility for the Nintendo Wii has officially
shipped to retail for an MSRP of $49.99. The launch continues the
ten-year anniversary celebration of the popular Harvest Moon
franchise. The ten-year commemoration includes special anniversary
packaging, various retail promotions with special collectible
pre-order plush toys, an exclusive 10th anniversary DS Lite Kit,
strategy guides, and many more specialty items.

“We are proud to release Harvest Moon for the first time on the
Nintendo Wii platform,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of
Natsume. “With the new setting, characters, motion-sensitive controls,
and the most refined gameplay yet, we’re sure that both Harvest Moon
fans and new players alike will be delighted with Harvest Moon: Tree
of Tranquility.”
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HUDSON ENTERTAINMENT’S BOMBERMAN BLAST NOW AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL
DOWNLOAD ON THE Wii

Players Can Now Bomb It Up Against 8 Players With
Online Multiplayer Combat And Mii Support

REDWOOD CITY, CA - September 29, 2008 - Hudson Entertainment, the North
American publishing arm for HUDSON SOFT, today announced the official
launch of Bomberman Blast, an all-new Bomberman available for digital
download on WiiWare for the Wii. Retaining many of the classic
features that fans of the award-winning series have come to love, such
as online multiplayer battles and numerous arenas, Bomberman Blast
also incorporates exciting new gameplay elements like Mii support and
8-person online play.
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Auspicious debuts and the return of a classic franchise top the list of new additions to the Wii Shop Channel™ this week. Art Style™: ORBIENT™ is the first in a new game series from Nintendo, combining deep game play with atmospheric flair and simple, elegant controls that anyone can pick up and enjoy. With two more Art Style titles scheduled for release in October, this is your chance to be the first to enjoy this truly remarkable gaming experience.

Bomberman makes his WiiWare™ debut in Bomberman Blast, taking the frenzied multiplayer action the series is known for online. Or if you just feel like saving the galaxy again, take on the Machine in Super Turrican 2.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

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