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About Justin Sharp

Pure Nintendo founder and all around Nintendo geek. Nintendo systems have always been home to my most favorite gaming memories but I also enjoy video games on any platform. The first system I purchased was a Nintendo GameCube but I grew up playing the NES, SNES, and all of the various Game Boy models.
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TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR ONLINE OPEN BETA HIGHLIGHTS STRONG EA SPORTS GOLF PORTFOLIO FOR 2010

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Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 to Ship This June

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., – January 21, 2010 –Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the upcoming product lineup for the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® franchise, which includes the launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® Online open beta and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 11 on multiple consoles this June.

Golf enthusiasts globally can now get a free* preview of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online and invite others via Facebook® to join the open beta. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, developed by EA Tiburon, is the most accessible, authentic and feature-rich golf video game experience available through a web browser, with no game installation, no disc, and no additional peripherals required. In addition, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 will be available on the Wii™, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and iPhone™ platforms.

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Natsume To Launch Cheer We Go And Squishy Tank For Nintendo DS This March

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NATSUME TO LAUNCH CHEER WE GO AND SQUISHY TANK
FOR NINTENDO DS THIS MARCH

Burlingame, Calif., January 21, 2010 – Natsume, a worldwide developer
and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
Cheer We Go and Squishy Tank for the Nintendo DST will be released
this March. Both titles will retail for an MSRP of $19.99 and are
rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

“Squishy Tank and Cheer We Go are great for players on the go, whether
they want an exciting puzzle adventure or a fun rhythm-based game,”
said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. “Both are perfectly
suited for gamers of all ages and continue Natsume’s commitment to
make entertaining games that make people happy.”

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The Rock Band Network Beta Program Opens for Music Artists, Publishers and Record Labels to Author and Submit Songs

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Rock Band Enthusiasts Encouraged to Join XNA Creators Club Online at the Now-Open Creators.RockBand.com to Test New Music Tracks and Participate in Peer Review Program

CAMBRIDGE, MA and NEW YORK, NY – Jan. 20, 2010 – Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced that the Rock Band Network beta program is now open to the public, giving emerging and established artists the tools needed to start authoring and submitting their music into Rock Band.  The Rock Band Networkannounced in July, is a ground-breaking initiative that gives musicians, publishers and record labels the ability to author their original recordings into gameplay files to promote and sell their music as playable Rock Band tracks through the soon-to-launch Rock Band Network Music Store (RBN Store).

“We are excited to democratize the Rock Band platform and expand the music discovery experience to the greater music community with the Rock Band Network,” said Alex Rigopulos, CEO and co-founder of Harmonix.  “We believe this will be great for fans, music lovers, bands and the music industry as a whole.”

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P-Wing Awards: Best DS Games of 2009
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P-Wing Awards: Best DS Games of 2009

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2010 is in full swing and that means it’s time to honor the best games of 2009! Last year didn’t see as many first-party games released, but there were plenty of great 3rd-party games in 2009. We’ve assembled what we consider the best DS games of 2009 from each genre and pulled together our overall Top 5 DS games. Check out the first annual P-Wing awards after the jump!  Stay tuned for our best games of the decade, and our predictions for 2010!

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Cast your Vote for Purenintendo.com in DSi XL Website Contest

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Alright everyone, it’s time to show your support for your favorite Nintendo website! ;)  We’ve been entered into a contest to find the best Nintendo website as …
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii Over 3 Million in Japan, Fastest Selling Wii Game Yet

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New Super Mario Bros. Wii has now gone triple platinum in Japan after only being on store shelves since December 3, 2009.  It is now only the …
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Teyon Announces ‘Hubert the Teddy Bear: Winter Games’ for WiiWare

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Kraków, 19 January 2010

Teyon announced today a new family game Hubert the Teddy Bear: Winter Games that will hit WiiWare™ service very soon. A few screenshots and a document explaining the game rules are now available.

Your Winter fun is not over! Enter a frosty wonderland in this special party game for a whole family. Join Hubert the Teddy Bear and his friends to confront crafty bunnies. Challenge them in 8 winter activities including games such as a sledge ride, snow fight, fishing or bunny chase. Create your own teddy bear and customize it to fit your style. Choose the name, gender and combine dozens of clothes and accessories to dress it up. You can play solo or with your family and friends in multi-player modes. Even 16 players can take part in a competition! Thanks to the balanced levels of difficulty everyone can enjoy the game.

This collection of casual winter sports will provide all members of your family with a new game-play experience.

For more details check out the official game site: http://www.teyon.com/hubert-the-teddy-bear-winter-games

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Nintendo’s Glory of Heracles Delivers Heroes from A to Zeus

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Inspired by Greek Mythology, Hand-Held Adventure Game Makes Heroic U.S. Debut

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– For centuries, the mighty heroes and wondrous tales of ancient Greek mythology have mesmerized children and adults around the globe. Now, with the Jan. 18 launch of Nintendo’s Glory of Heracles™, U.S. consumers can encounter these legendary characters and fantastical settings in a new video game for the hand-held Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Already popular in Japan, Glory of Heracles marks the North American debut of an engaging, action-filled series that packs boundless appeal for core gamers and casual players alike.

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Nintendo Offers Pre-Sale Rewards for New Pokémon Games

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Pre-Order New Pokémon HeartGold Version or Pokémon SoulSilver Version Games Starting Feb. 1 to Receive Pokémon Figure

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– For Pokémon™ fans, good things come to those who don’t wait. The new Pokémon™ HeartGold Version and Pokémon™ SoulSilver Version games for the portable Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems will launch across North America on March 14, but consumers will have the chance to receive a reward for pre-ordering the games beginning Feb. 1. Those who take advantage of this pre-sale opportunity can receive a Legendary Pokémon figure crafted by Kaiyodo, an internationally renowned figure-making company, while supplies last at major retailers, giving fans of the blockbuster series yet another way to enjoy its vast and imaginative cast of Pokémon characters.

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Purenintendo.com 48-Hour Live Stream For Child’s Play Recap

Our 48-hour live stream for Child’s Play has officially ended as of 7pm EST. Check out the link for the full stats from the marathon and donate to Child’s Play! Thanks for everyone’s support and donations!
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Project Needlemouse to Focus Solely on Sonic, First Concept Art Revealed

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Project Needlemouse continues to sound enticing as long-time fans of the series have been disappointed with recent titles.  The Project Needlemouse Character Countdown has …
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Mega Man Zero Collection Coming to DS

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Capcom has officially announced a Mega Man Zero Collection for release in Japan on April 22, 2010! No word on a US release date, but I’m sure we’ll get it sometime this year.
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