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“The Wii version is running late production wise and it will not ship at the end of next month with the other SKUs. There are some improvements from the PS2, in particular the control mechanisms with the Wiimote, but It is true that there is no online play.” - Christian Svensson, Corporate Officer/VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development

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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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Nintendo Wii:
- Jikkyou Powerful Major League 3

Nintendo DS:
- Nakamura Sumiko Tettei Shidou: Shin Toeic Test 1-hi-1-fun DS Lesson
- Unknown Soldier: Mokuba no Houkou

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Nintendo Wii:
- Brave: A Warrior’s Tale
- Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess
- FIFA 09: All-Play
- SimCity Creator

Nintendo DS:
- Bella Sara
- Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess
- FIFA 09
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations
- Prey the Stars: Gabu Gabu Planet

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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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Eidos Interactive has offically announced the November 18th, 2008 ship date for the highly anticipated, upcoming entry to the illustrious Tomb Raider franchise, Tomb Raider: Underworld, throughout North America. The game will ship to retailers simultaneously for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, and PC.

Tomb Raider: Underworld marks the first game in this flagship series that is designed specifically for next generation consoles. Lara Croft uncovers proof of the existence of the mythical hammer of the Norse god Thor, a weapon rumored to have the power to smash mountains into valleys and destroy the gods themselves.

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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.