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October 26, 2005
by Michael Cole - 1:37 am EDT
Total comments: 8
Source: GameSpot, Nikkei Business
Satoru Iwata says his company hopes to launch Revolution in multiple regions simultaneously.
GameSpot reports that in an interview with Nikkei Business, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata confirmed the Revolution launch will be sometime next fiscal year (starting in April). Iwata also says Nintendo wants to synchronize the regional launches "as much as possible."
Iwata also reiterated... Read more...
October 24, 2005
by Daniel Bloodworth - 7:06 pm EDT
Total comments: 41
Source: Nintendo
Available January 9th, but only online and at Nintendo World Store.
Did You Know? Nintendo's Musical Electroplankton Strikes a Chord on Jan. 9
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The artistic musical experience
Electroplankton(TM) will begin making beautiful music in the United States on
Jan. 9. This should come as welcome news to gamers and music fans who have
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by Steven Rodriguez - 12:15 pm EDT
Total comments: 2
Source: Press Release
Midway finally releases its classic racing game compilation to eager Nintendo fans.
Midway Arcade Treasures 3 for Nintendo GameCube™ Now on Store Shelves
Midway Arcade Treasures™ 3 for the Nintendo GameCube™, a compilation of eight classic Midway arcade racing games, has shipped to retailers nationwide today and will be available for $19.99 MSRP.
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October 19, 2005
by Robert Graves - 9:03 am EDT
Total comments: 1
Source: Namco Press Release
It's on the way, and it could be burrowing under your feet right now!
DIG DUG(R) DIGGING STRIKE BURROWS INTO RETAIL STORES
Arcade Classic Resurfaces on the Nintendo DS(TM) with a Dual Screen Twist
and Brand-New Challenges
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (October 19, 2005) - Leading video games developer and
publisher Namco Hometek Inc. today announced that Dig Dug Digging Strike has
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by Robert Graves - 7:25 am EDT
Total comments: 25
Source: Nintendo Press Release
It's coming on October 24, and it's not alone...
Metroid Prime Pinball: Pickin' Up Good Vibrations On Oct. 24
Vibrating Rumble Pak Helps Players Explore Creative Ways to 'Feel' Their Games
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 19, 2005 – The Oct. 24 launch of Metroid® Prime Pinball will bring all the bumping, flipping and tilting of a real pinball table... Read more...
October 18, 2005
by Robert Graves - 10:05 am EDT
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Source: Majesco Press Release
Sufferin' succotash!
MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT AND WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
INTRODUCE 'LOONEY TUNES(tm) DOUBLE PACK' FOR GAME BOY(r) ADVANCE
Two Exciting New Games on One Cartridge for $19.99
EDISON, N.J., October 18, 2005 - Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and other
favorites from the Looney Tunes gang... Read more...
October 16, 2005
by Jon Lindemann - 5:50 pm EDT
Total comments: 40
Source: Nintendo Power Line
Information on Nintendo's game counseling hotline says so.
Nintendo of America's game counseling hotline, the Nintendo Power Line (425-885-7529), also features news on upcoming games and systems. If you listen to the current version of their news section, you can select an option to hear about the next-generation Revolution console. It features an introduction that contains a very interesting piece of information. Here's a word-for-word transcript:
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October 14, 2005
by Michael Cole - 10:33 pm EDT
Total comments: 57
Source: PGC Reader Scott Rubin
PGC Reader Scott Rubin reports from DigitalLife with much-desired details on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection menu. WEP support explicitly confirmed.
PGC Reader Scott Rubin attended the DigitalLife exposition on Friday and was clever enough to look into the Nintendo Wi-Fi menu system. Both Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario Kart DS include this standardized menu, which includes most of the features over which fans have expressed concern.
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by Mike Sklens - 1:42 pm EDT
Total comments: 20
Source: EA Press Release
Spielberg is doing three for EA
EA AND STEVEN SPIELBERG TEAM UP TO DEVELOP THREE ORIGINAL VIDEOGAMESLOS ANGELES, CALIF., - October 14, 2005 – In a ground-breaking long term agreement, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg will be collaborating with the game makers at EA’s... Read more...
by Michael Cole - 10:11 am EDT
Total comments: 1
Check out Animal Crossing: Wild World, Mario Kart DS, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time and more RIGHT NOW in New York!
DID YOU KNOW?
NINTENDO OFFERS SNEAK PEEK AT UPCOMING GAMES AT DIGITALLIFE TRADE SHOW
Oct. 13, 2005
Nintendo will reveal unreleased games to the public at the DigitalLife Trade Show Oct. 14 to Oct. 16. In conjunction with Cosmopolitan magazine, Nintendo will be hosting a lounge area... Read more...
October 12, 2005
by Michael Cole - 5:05 pm EDT
Total comments: 19
Get a hot-rod red DS with decals, a checkered wrist strap and a copy of Mario Kart DS for just $149.99!
Did You Know?
Mario Kart DS Bundle Burns Rubber with Red-Hot Nintendo DS
On Nov. 28, Nintendo will offer a special bundle of the new Wi-Fi-enabled Mario Kart ® DS racing game with the fifth new Nintendo DS ™ color, Hot Rod Red (artwork attached). The package will be available... Read more...
October 11, 2005
by Michael Cole - 6:11 pm EDT
Total comments: 8
Sega will be re-releasing two GBA classics on one cart next month.
SEGA OFFERS GAME BOY ADVANCE OWNERS A DOUBLE DOSE OF SONIC
Two Fun Sonic games…One Great Value
SAN FRANCISCO (October 6, 2005) -- SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that it will publish Sonic Advance™ & Sonic Pinball Party™ Combo Pack for the Game Boy® Advance. This value package gives gamers two of Sonic's most exciting handheld adventures on a single cartridge.
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October 10, 2005
by Karl Castaneda - 1:44 pm EDT
Total comments: 23
Source: Press Release
"Woof woof! Look at me! I'm money!"
UBISOFT TO PUBLISH DOGZ VIDEO GAME EXCLUSIVELY FOR NINTENDO GAME BOY ADVANCE IN NOVEMBER
First Puppy Simulation Game Available for Game Boy Advance Owners
SAN FRANCISCO - October 10, 2005 - Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest
video game publishers, announced that it has signed an exclusive licensing
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October 6, 2005
by Michael Cole - 6:14 pm EDT
Total comments: 6
Two French companies work together.
Hit TV Show from Marathon Animation to Make its Way to Multiple Video Game Platforms
NEW YORK, Oct. 4: Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) and Marathon Animation today announced the companies have completed a licensing deal to bring the Totally Spies property to multiple video game platforms. Totally... Read more...
October 5, 2005
by Michael Cole - 5:51 pm EDT
Total comments: 8
Source: Famitsu
Details on the fully remade Final Fantasy III DS are revealed along with FFV and FFVI GBA announcements and—believe it or not—their Mario Basketball DS game.
Earlier today PGC posted a news article listing a large number of new DS games, as revealed by Famitsu Online. Since then Famitsu has posted more information about Square Enix's many titles for Nintendo handheld systems, which Nintendo and Square Enix disclosed in a press conference.
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by Ben Kosmina - 3:48 am EDT
Total comments: 47
Source: Famitsu
Including a TINGLE RPG. If that hasn't got your attention, then I don't know what will.
The latest issue of Famitsu has revealed more than thirty new Nintendo DS titles, including quite a few first party ones. You can check out some screens on these new titles (including the aforementioned TINGLE RPG) at Famitsu. Without further delay, here's what titles were featured in the magazine (please note that any release dates are Japanese):
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by Michael Cole - 1:11 am EDT
Total comments: 4
Source: Nintendo NCL
Nintendo provides details on the USB adapter and more.
Today Nintendo held a conference to formally announce its Nintendo WiFi plans for Japan and announce two new games.
The NCL post mostly reiterates Nintendo WiFi details Nintendo of America disclosed last week, such as the unique key assigned to a DS and the buddy list. Nintendo NCL also elaborated... Read more...
by Daniel Bloodworth - 12:25 am EDT
Total comments: 1
Source: THQ Press Release
THQ's really going for the tween girls this week.
'Bratz: Rock Angelz' Struts Onto Video Game Scene, Allowing Gamers Around the World to Experience 'The Girls With a Passion for Fashion' for the First Time
THQ Releases 'Bratz: Rock Angelz' for Major Video Game Systems Following Successful Launch of New Bratz Fashion Dolls, DVD and Chart-Topping Album
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October 4, 2005
by Daniel Bloodworth - 7:02 pm EDT
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Source: Press Release
THQ game promos to show with popular UK children's programs.
Midway Acquires U.K. Developer Pitbull Syndicate; Developer of Highly-Anticipated L.A. RUSH Extends Midway's U.K. Presence
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2005--Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, announced today that it has acquired The... Read more...
by Daniel Bloodworth - 6:58 pm EDT
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Source: Midway Press Release
UK racing game developer now known as Midway Studios - Newcastle
Midway Acquires U.K. Developer Pitbull Syndicate; Developer of Highly-Anticipated L.A. RUSH Extends Midway's U.K. Presence
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2005--Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, announced today that it has acquired The... Read more...
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