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Pokemon Platinum Tops Nintendo’s Diverse Game Lineup for Early 2009

New Releases Also Include New Play Control! Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis for Wii, Fire Emblem for Nintendo DS

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 17, 2008 – Continuing its commitment to create fun and engaging experiences for everyone, Nintendo of America Inc. today unleashes a broad list of exciting new games for the first quarter of 2009. Topping the list is Pokémon™ Platinumversion for Nintendo DS™, a remarkable new entry in the belovedPokémon series, slated for a March 22 launch across North America. Nintendo’s roster of more than 100 new games includes an impressive array of challenges and experiences for new players and loyalists, as well as everyone in between. Notable titles include the enhanced New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis™ and New Play Control! Pikmin™for Wii™, and Fire Emblem™: Shadow Dragon, Personal Trainer™: Math and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for Nintendo DS.

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Nintendo, Nyko Settle Patent and Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

Settlement Resolves Dispute about Wireless Controllers

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 17, 2008 – Nintendo of America Inc. and Nyko Technologies, Inc. today announced they have settled a lawsuit brought by Nintendo …
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Famitsu: Review Scores

Happy My Sweets DS 6/6/6/7 PSO DS 8/8/9/8 Magical Zunou Power!! DS 4/6/5/4 RIZ-ZOAWD DS 7/8/7/6 Team Batista no Eikou: Shinjitsu o Tsumugu 4-tsu no Karte DS 7/6/6/6

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EA accused for misleading Tiger Woods Wii ad

“They (EA) explained that Wii footage would not be of broadcast quality, and the originating agency had thought it preferable to use the Xbox footage, which was closer to broadcast …
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Mario Can Hold Your DS
17 years ago

Mario Can Hold Your DS

I was out and about earlier today doing some Xmas shopping and I ran across this little thing at a FYE. I am not to …
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RUMOR: New Metal Gear Mystery Game Coming To iPhone?
17 years ago

RUMOR: New Metal Gear Mystery Game Coming To iPhone?

Earlier today we reported that a mystery Metal Gear solid game was going to be announced in the next few weeks. It looks like Famitsu …
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Meowth Voice Actress Passes Away
17 years ago

Meowth Voice Actress Passes Away

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our friend and colleague Maddie Blaustein. Maddie was a voice actress for hit …
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Kojima: A few Weeks till Metal Gear Reveal

Hideo Kojima ‘Spike VGAs 2008 Interview’ Could this be a Nintendo title? Maybe, or maybe not, but I guess we will have to wait and see.

Top 10 Most Searched Google Terms Of 2008

1. Wii 2. Wii Fit 3. iPod Touch 4. Xbox 360 5. Nintendo DS 6. iPod Nano 7. Ugg Boots 8. Nikon D90 9. Zune 10. Digital Picture Frame

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Next Zelda Game Might Not Be At Next E3

“I’m really not sure when we’ll be able to make a public announcement on that. I can’t even say if the next E3 will be the right opportunity to do …
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Are violent video games damaging to kids?

Another story blaming video games for our children’s violent behavior. I have talked a lot on behalf of video games, but honestly, I do believe video games can have an …
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James Bond Quantum Of Solace Contest: Contest Ends This Saturday, Midnight
17 years ago

James Bond Quantum Of Solace Contest: Contest Ends This Saturday, Midnight

It has been almost a full year since our last contest, and if you guys like it there should be many more. Activision was kind enough to …
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German, Spanish Software Sales: December 1st – 7th

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* 01. Grand Theft Auto IV (PC) * 02. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) * 03. SingStar Schlager (PS2) * 04. Maro Kart DS (DS) * 05. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain …
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Nintendo PR: Club Nintendo Offers Special Membership for Fans December 16th, 2008

Starting today, Nintendo welcomes its North American fans to Club Nintendo™, a special club that rewards members for registering Nintendo products and completing surveys. Nintendo fans can sign up by …
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Club Nintendo Game List

Wii Games

Animal Crossing
: City Folk
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Endless Ocean
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Link’s Crossbow Training
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Party 8
Mario Strikers Charged
Mario Super Sluggers
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Pokemon Battle Revolution
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Paper Mario
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Wario Land: Shake It!
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
Wii Fit
Wii Music
Wii Play

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Monster Jam: Urban Assault National Tournament to Pit the Best Gamers Against One Another for the Second Annual National Championship

SANTA MONICA, CA – DECEMBER 16, 2008 – Monster Jam® is proud to announce that fans will once again be able to “game their way to Vegas” in the Monster Jam: Urban Assault National Tournament, the video game equivalent of the Monster Jam World Finals. The contestants will challenge each other in a series of regional qualifiers using the Monster Jam: Urban Assault game on Wii™ for a chance to compete in Las Vegas on March 28, 2009. The contest is open to everyone ages 13 and up. To enter and for more details, please visit www.MonsterJamOnline.com/nationaltournament.

The 16 regional qualifying rounds will begin at Houston’s Reliant Stadium on January 3rd and will be followed by 15 more qualifying rounds at the top Monster Jam stadiums across the country. Each of the 16 national qualifiers will host Monster Jam: Urban Assault competitions where four contestants, picked at random from online entrants, will compete against each other on Wii™ gaming platforms in front of the packed stadiums. The eight fastest winners, out of all 16 winners, will then be flown to the Monster Jam World Finals at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium, where they will compete against each other for the national championship.

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