BETHESDA, Md. & REDMOND, Wash.–The Wii™ experience is just beginning for Marriott and Renaissance guests, who can now choose from 20 games, including the popular Mario Kart™ Wii, Super Mario Galaxy™, and Wii Sports™ as well as the revolutionary fitness game, Wii Fit™. In a lodging industry first, Marriott International, Inc. is piloting a new specially built Wii hotel game system from Nintendo in select guest rooms and lounges. Wii systems are available at six Marriott and Renaissance properties:

* New York Marriott Marquis
* Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square
* Boston Marriott Cambridge
* Bethesda (Md.) Marriott Suites
* Annapolis (Md.) Marriott Waterfront
* JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix (Lounge only)

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According to French site, Gamekyo, Nintendo will show off a game that, quote, “everyone is waiting for”:

“We can announce today that Nintendo will reveal a new game for the Wii during this event which is actually an old franchise that everyone is waiting for,” the report says.

Nintendo UK quickly responded to the report saying: ”rumour and speculation” equalled “no comment”.

Could it be the fabled return of the Kid Icarus franchise?? Or could this be an announcement for a new Zelda or Mario game?  And with the rumors of the new Nintendo DS, Thursday might bring us some very exciting news indeed.

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Sequel to the Fun-Filled Puzzle Adventure Features Tons of New Levels,
Multiplayer Gameplay, Wi-Fi Connection And Wii Balance Board
Compatibility

REDWOOD CITY, CA - September 30, 2008 - Hudson Entertainment, the North
American publishing arm for HUDSON SOFT, today announced that it is
bringing Marble Saga: Kororinpa, an exciting puzzle adventure
centering around a marble, exclusively to Wii next spring.

The sequel to Kororinpa: Marble Mania, Marble Saga: Kororinpa is full
of new levels for gamers to explore, 4-person multiplayer gameplay,
tons of customization features, the ability to connect and compete
online and the use of the Wii Balance Board as features.

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The Screen Above Is Not An Official Screen

Neogaf reader Shiggy ran across this listing on the European copy right site. No explanation on what the pedometer will be used for, but there are a few guesses. The most best guess comes from the fact that pedometers are used to count how many steps people are making. The conclusion can be made that the pedometer will be used for Wii Fit.

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GamePress

Natsume’s Brand New IP Allows Girls To Experience the World of a
Princess

Burlingame, Calif., September 30, 2008 - Natsume, a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
Princess Debut for the Nintendo DS has officially shipped to retail
for an MSRP of $29.99. Princess Debut continues Natsume’s commitment
to publishing family-friendly interactive entertainment. Perfect for
girls of all ages and skill levels, the rhythm and adventure title
offers girls the chance to step into an enchanting world where they
are the princess of a magical kingdom.
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Just wanted to point something out from this podcast. In the question section of the podcast, Mat stats that the Nintendo conference later this week will probably be embargoed until next week.

DS rumors

- Nikkei spilled the beans on the potential of a future Nintendo DS
- Rumors have always been out there, but Nikkei is like the Wall Street Journal of Japan, so when they say something, you kind of listen.
- Updated version of Nintendo DS, adding a second touch screen, bigger screens SD card and mp3 support. Suggested faster Wi-Fi and alluded that Nintendo wants to have more connectivity like Safeco Field
- Also saying there’s a camera, Craig says the camera could also be used at the Wii’s i-Toy.
- Another theory from Craig: Save files off the Wii to the DS -> Wii’s storage solution. Bozon also thinks they’ll open up the SD card, like what Vicarious has been doing.
- Backward compatibility could be a problem with bigger screens

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The more and more I research it, I am more and more sure, that the info that was released this weekend about the new DS is true. Yes, I am going to come out and say it, I am pretty sure it is true. Now, for the fact of this screen, I am not sure. I guess we will have to wait until Thursday to find out. If these really are the new screens for the DS, what do you think about them?

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