Nintendo News

On Vitality Sensor At E3:

“The first thing we need to do is to show our vision of how the Vitality Sensor can be used for a new and unique …
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Famous Developers Flex Their Creativity in “Big Name Games” for WarioWare: D.I.Y.

Some of the video game industry’s brightest talents are contributing to a unique series of microgames for the upcoming WarioWare™: D.I.Y. game for the Nintendo DS™ family of products and the downloadable WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase game for the WiiWare™ service. Starting March 29, consumers who own either of the games and have a broadband Internet connection will be able to download microgames created by several acclaimed developers, each of whom has been invited to create an original microgame using Nintendo’s new WarioWare: D.I.Y. game. New microgames by the developers listed below and many others will be available for download under the “Big Name Games” banner every Monday through July 26, at no additional cost to users with broadband Internet access.

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Games Released in Europe:

Nintendo Wii: – Fast Food Panic – How to Train Your Dragon – Racket Sports Party – Red Steel 2 – Rugby League 3 – Safar’Wii …
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Nintendo Wii: – Build-A-Bear Workshop: Friendship Valley – Cabela’s Monster Buck Hunter – Cave Story (online) – Hall of Fame Ultimate Hoops Challenge – How to …
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When it first appeared on PC screens in 2004, Cave Story captivated gamers with its mysterious plotline, imaginative characters and otherworldly sense of adventure. Now, for the first time ever, fans and newcomers can experience this extraordinary game on the Wii^™ system. Available for download via the WiiWare^™service, this version of Cave Story delivers all the action and intrigue of the original, plus added enhancements by creator Daisuke Amaya and a newly remastered soundtrack.

Meanwhile, the Nintendo DSiWare^™ service offers five new titles for on-the-go enjoyment, including three games from the classic Game & Watch^™ series, which Nintendo first began releasing in 1980. Experience a piece of Nintendo history as you master each title’s two modes of play, presented in all their old-school glory. Racing enthusiasts can get their high-speed fix with Drift Street International, while fans of strategy-driven action will dig the pulse-pounding thrills of Libera Wing.

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NWR: So officially, what is the status of The Grinder on Wii?

JO: We’re planned for it, then we switched to Infernal Engine; the focus has been on PS3 and …
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Second Video HERE

– camera no long snaps back – improved item weight – attach ropes to any part of an object – post-level merits – cleaned up level editor …
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Just wanted to make a quick post apologizing for the lack of posting the last 24 hours plus. The weekends are normally small on the posting but not this much. …
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Part 2 HERE

Best Action Game Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Naughty Dog

Artistic Achievement Flower, thatgamecompany

Best Game Batman: Arkham Asylum, Rocksteady Studios

Best Family & Social Game Wii Sports Resort, Nintendo

Best …
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Tonight Mr. Mityamoto was honored with top honers at BAFTAs. It’s a great honor and about time for Miyamoto. With all that said, something more interesting comes out of this …
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Will Wright’s GDC Talk sound bite

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“Given how hot a property it is, Twilight could easily present a seven-figure exploitation opportunity, especially if publishers look at taking it beyond retail gaming and considers network gaming. …
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“There’s tremendous support for Wii MotionPlus. First, what it would highlight is that ‘Wii Sports Resort’ continues to sell exceptionally well. In addition to that you’re seeing some fantastic …
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Nintendo Wii

North America: 1. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo) 2. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) 3. Just Dance (Ubisoft), 4. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo) 5. Mario …
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GLUTTONS FOR PUNISHMENT UNITE! ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, ABC AND ENDEMOL USA ANNOUNCE WIPEOUT: THE GAME FOR NINTENDO DSTM AND WiiTM

Video Game Hilarity based off of ABC’s Smash Hit TV Show Hits Shelves This Summer

SANTA MONICA, CA – March 18, 2010 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that it is bringing the Endemol USA produced hit ABC TV show Wipeout to Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ this summer. Wipeout: The Game challenges fans to master speed, balance, and precision to overcome the world’s largest obstacle course while enduring the inevitable hilarious falls, sometimes at the hands of your friends and family!

“Watching ABC’s Wipeout every week on TV is outrageous fun, and viewers can’t help but dream of trying the obstacles themselves,” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. “We designed the video game with this in mind. Wipeout: The Game brings all of the challenge and laugh-out-loud hilarity, without the pain.”

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