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The BBC Talks Why They Picked The Wii For iPlayer

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According to the Beeb’s Erik Huggers it’s because Sony and Microsoft wanted to “control” the iPlayer.

He said: “If you want to get on the PlayStation or Xbox, they want …
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Microsoft Answers Wiimote Questions

The controller itself isn’t much different in functionality or design from Nintendo’s Wii remote, but comes with four face buttons, an analog stick and microphone. There are also plans for …
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IGN’s Voice Chat Summary

Thanks Milabrega for the summary:

Guitar Hero DS:
-The guitar Grip in GBA slot. You can strum on screen with stylus or the guitar Pick that comes with the game.
-Works with the DS and DSLite. Will support DS through an adaptor.
-Likely need headphones to get the most out of the music, though it should still be good
-Wireless Multiplayer.
-Star Power Moves that affect your opponent. Like the stage catches fire and you have to blow into the DS, or a fan shows up and you have to sign her shirt.

Hulk Wii:
-Screens, “Shit”

Lost Winds:
-43 MB limit on WiiWare Games
-Look a little slow
-Kirby Canvas style
Day 1 Wii games, Day 2 WiiWare, Embargo up Monday (Media Summit)

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Analysts: Wii Gamers To Give Into Recession?

“The video game business has shown remarkable resiliency to the economic downturn in recent months. However, it would be presumptuous to say that any entertainment industry is 100% recession-proof.

That …
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Harmonix Wii Needs Hard Drive for DLC

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Rob Kay, design director at Harmonix and on Rock Band is placing blame on Nintendo and their lack of a hard drive, for the lack of DLC on Rock …
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