Nintendo News

A forbes interview with Reggie Fils-Aime:

“The way we approach that innovation,” he said, referring to Nintendo’s innovative “jumps” (like the Wii), “because we have hardware developers working side …
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NEW YORK– March 10, 2010 – Atari, Inc., one of the world’s most recognized videogame publishers announced today that Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space has shipped to retailers in North America through its partnership with Telltale Games. Fans can play this videogame sitcom as their favorite canine and rabbit detective duo on Wii™ and PC. The critically acclaimed franchise’s second season features five full episodes of the unhinged humor, vexing mysteries, and exotic environments audiences have come to expect from the series.

In Sam & Max: Beyond Time & Space the canine gumshoe and hyperkinetic “rabbity thing” explore the surreal and supernatural, venturing out of the confines of their New York City office to intriguing locales like Santa’s North Pole workshop and a bumping zombie dance party as they attempt to solve an epic mystery over the course of several bizarre misadventures. Along the way, the Freelance Police will get a little help from some familiar faces from the series’ first season, including Bosco, Flint Paper, and Stinky!

The game’s very accessible approach is ideal for living room play on the Wii with friends and family. Episodes are the perfect length for the discerning casual player who desires a satisfying gaming experience within a reasonable amount of time. Additionally, the game boasts an innovative, integrated hint system that detects when a player is stuck and provides adjustable levels of assistance, unobtrusively integrated within the game experience.

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Millions of people around the world have experienced the revolution in home fitness since last spring with EA SPORTS Active™, the number one rated fitness program for the Wii™**. Today, EA SPORTS™, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced that EA SPORTS Active 2.0* (working title) is now in development and will be available this fall on PlayStation®3, Wii™, iPhone® and iPod touch®. The new EA SPORTS Active 2.0* fitness program will deliver true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor to capture intensity, and a new online hub to track and share workout data. EA SPORTS Active 2.0* will make working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.

“The launch of EA SPORTS Active 2.0* will define a new era of interactive fitness with the use of innovative motion sensor peripherals and a heart rate monitor that provide users with a fitness experience delivering real, measurable results”

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Coming from the official Facebook page for Rock Band…

Harmonix is developing Rock Band 3 for worldwide release this holiday season! The game, which will be published by MTV Games …
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I would love to have Netflix on the DS. Last week I spent nine hours waiting at the ATL airport. It would of been good to pull …
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., – March 9, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf, The Ryder Cup, will be featured in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 11. In addition, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 will support Sony’s new PlayStation 3 Motion Controller to give gamers an authentic interactive swing experience.  The game will be available on June 8 on the Wii™, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and iPhone™ platforms.

Gamers will select a team and square off to try and bring home The Ryder Cup for their squad in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 11 on all console platforms.  The Ryder Cup is one of the last great sporting events to be founded in prestige rather than prize money.  Choose from the U.S. or European squad and participate in the various competition formats – foursomes where players hit alternate shots, fourballs and singles which traditionally bring the biennial event to a close with players going head to head.  When playing The Ryder Cup mode offline, gamers will have the option to swap matches, thus giving you the ultimate control over the outcomes of other matches.

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On Wednesday, March 10, G4’s “Attack of the Show!” will be the only television destination for the Sony GDC 2010 Press Conference, with highlights LIVE from the convention at 7pm …
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Cambridge, Mass. – March 9, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a four pack of songs from pop sensation Lady Gaga, as well as a special Lady Gaga cover by COMEDY CENTRAL’s South Park’s own Eric Cartman will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.
 
Lady Gaga joins the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,100 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.

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Ryan Kesler has been announced as the cover athlete for NHL 2K11. Ryan Kesler had this to say:

I was pretty disheartened after we lost in …
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Just wanted to remind everyone that the Game Developers Conference, from San Francisco, starts tomorrow and will go through Saturday. (March 9-13) Normally GDC is …
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WHAT: The latest releases in the Pokémon™ video game series will have fans up on their feet from the get-go. Launching on Sunday, March 14, Nintendo’s Pokémon™ HeartGold Version and Pokémon™ SoulSilver Version games will be available across North America for the Nintendo DS family of systems. The games include a new accessory called the Pokéwalker™, a device that enhances game play by letting players take their favorite Pokémon with them wherever they go and earn Experience Points as they walk. New Yorkers will get a special hands-on introduction to the new games as Nintendo and Toys“R”Us Times Square invite fans to follow Pikachu’s footprints around the Broadway Plaza in Times Square to learn about the new game and participate in live demonstrations.

Fans can also celebrate the launch of Pokémon™ HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions on March 14 at more than 500 Toys“R”Us locations across the country.

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