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November 28, 2006

Xiaolin Showdown Released Today Wii

by Evan Burchfield - 9:46 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

The Warner Bros. TV series comes to Nintendo DS.

KONAMI SHIPS XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN FOR NINTENDO DS TO RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE

Nintendo DS Game Based on Hit Warner Bros. Animation Series Arrives with

Four Unique Playable Characters, Outrageous Kung Fu Fighting Action and

Thrilling Mini-Games

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - November 28, 2006 - Konami Digital Entertainment,

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Virtual Console Tuesdays: Sega Brings Some Love Wii

by Mike Gamin - 2:24 pm EST
Total comments: 37 Source: Wii Shop

Golden Axe and Ecco the Dolphin are now available!

Though they all didn't come out on a Monday as we expected, the Virtual Console was updated today with two new games from Sega.

Ecco the Dolphin

The classic Genesis adventure title (originally released on 7/29/1993) is now available for 800 Wii points. It's a single player game that is compatible with the Wii Remote, Classic controller, and GameCube controller.

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Australians Don't Have to Deal with Crummy Wii Sports Case Wii

by Mike Gamin - 8:19 am EST
Total comments: 8 Source: IGN Australia

First pictures of the Australian retail Wii reveal an actual case for Wii Sports.

IGN Australia recently got their hands on a retail version of Wii. They took many pictures that reveal quite a bit. For the most part, the package is exactly the same as the North American retail box. A remote, nunchuck, and Wii Sports are all included. The only noticeably different part is that, much to the delight of collectors, Wii Sports comes in a plastic DVD sized case like all of the other Wii games.

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November 24, 2006

Metal Slug Anthology Gets Early 2007 Release in Europe Wii

by Lasse Pallesen - 4:05 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Press Release

There will be no sidescrolling shooting action for European Wii owners this year.

Metal Slug Antholog-WiiTM

Classic franchise coming to Nintendo's New Gen console

Date: 24th Nov ‘06. The 10th Anniversary of the much-loved Metal Slug franchise is upon us. To celebrate this milestone, SNK Playmore and Ignition Entertainment is pleased to announce the European release of Metal Slug Anthology for Wii™.

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November 22, 2006

EA Announces Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Wii

by Lasse Pallesen - 12:59 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Press Release

Harry Potter's fifth year at Hogwarts is portrayed in theatres, on consoles, and on portables next year. You can read about it in some book too.

EA and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce the

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Videogame

The Boy Who Lived Flies Onto Next Generation Game Consoles in 2007

CHERTSEY, England, Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the... Read more...

Twilight Princess Confirmed for European Wii Launch Wii

by Lasse Pallesen - 11:38 am EST
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

Remember to pick up this little beauty on 8th December.

Sharpen Your Swords And Prepare For The Adventure Of A Life-Time

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess launches across Europe on Wii

20th November 2006 – The Zelda franchise has a following of millions across the globe but that does not mean Nintendo rested on its laurels when creating... Read more...

November 21, 2006

Wii Shop Updated with TurboGrafx Games Wii

by Jonathan Metts - 1:59 pm EST
Total comments: 15 Source: Wii Shop

Now you can download Bonk and Bomberman '93.

Nintendo has promised frequent updates to the Virtual Console titles available on the Wii Shop, and the updates have already begun. As of today, two TurboGrafx 16 games have been added to the shop.

Bonk's Adventure is an action platforming game starring a caveman who attacks enemies with his... Read more...

November 19, 2006

Los Angeles Wii Launch Report Wii

by Michael Cole - 2:29 am EST
Total comments: 5

What went down at the west coast's big Wii bash? NWR reports!

While Nintendo's marketing isn't always perfect, the company knows how to put on an electric event and pulled out all the stops for its Los Angeles Wii Launch. Located at the EB Games/GameStop at Universal City Walk in Hollywood—the same flagship store used for the Nintendo DS launch—Saturday night was a variety of energies.

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Louisiana Launch Report Wii

by David Trammell - 1:14 am EST
Total comments: 3

A report from the Wii launch in Baton Rouge, complete with exciting twists and turns!

So I didn't manage to preorder in timely fashion. I thought maybe I'd just wait until my preorder could be filled in a few weeks (there are some great games to play on other consoles after all), but unsurprisingly, I woke up today and couldn't stop thinking about getting a Wii. After looking a few... Read more...

November 18, 2006

Madden and Need for Speed Available Tonight Wii

by Evan Burchfield - 4:40 pm EST
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Need for Speed: Carbon's release date now in question; EA promises more Wii games in the future.

The following press release from EA, like many press releases, is a routine note that the publisher's games are now available for purchase. What's interesting is that this release states that Need for Speed: Carbon will be available tomorrow whereas Nintendo's Launch Game press release put Need for... Read more...

Wii Internet Servers Are Up! Wii

by Evan Burchfield - 4:05 pm EST
Total comments: 9 Source: Game/Life, Kotaku

Don't worry, the Wii is ready to go online as soon as you hook it up.

Both Chris Kohler of Game/Life and Brian Crecente of Kotaku are reporting that their Wii was spontaneously able to go online today in the early afternoon. All members of the press, our Jonathan Metts included, were not able to access Nintendo's Virtual Console channel or any other online feature of... Read more...

November 17, 2006

Nintendo Q1 2007 Release Dates

by Aaron Kaluszka - 11:39 am EST
Total comments: 20 Source: Nintendo

Including the newly named Wario: Master of Disguise.

Nintendo of America has posted first quarter release dates for next year, and they include a few big-name surprises.

Two Wii games, WarioWare: Smooth Moves and Wii Play will come first on January 15th. Hotel Dusk: Room 215 for Nintendo DS will arrive one week later on January 22nd.

February will include two highly anticipated ports, Diddy Kong Racing DS and Final Fantasy VI Advance for GBA, both releasing on February 5th.

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The Nintendo MP3 Player Comes to Europe GBA

by Mike Gamin - 11:02 am EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Press Release

Europe will be getting the Nintendo MP3 Player on December 8, 2006.

UPGRADE YOUR NINTENDO DS LITE TO AN MP3 PLAYER

17th November 2006 – Lucky owners of the Nintendo DS will soon be able to enjoy more than just games from their favourite handheld console with the Nintendo MP3 Player. Launching across Europe on 8th December 2006. Nintendo fans can use their handheld console as a fully-fledged, high quality MP3 player.

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November 16, 2006

Welcome to Nintendo World Report

by Steven Rodriguez - 3:21 pm EST
Total comments: 68

The videogame news site you know and love is ready for the new generation of Nintendo.

During the past five years, Planet GameCube grew into the largest independent Nintendo news and information website on the Internet. However, everyone knew that we couldn't be PGC forever. The Wii launch was the perfect opportunity for us to change our name to reflect Nintendo's new philosophy.... Read more...

Wii Component Cables Sell Out Wii

by Karl Castaneda - 12:01 pm EST
Total comments: 8 Source: Nintendo Online Store

Gamers don't want HD, but they do want Progressive Scan!

Although Nintendo is eschewing the HD Era in video games, many gamers have taken comfort in knowing they can at least run Wii titles in 480p with the aid of component cables. If you were looking to pick them up from Nintendo's online store, however, you're out of luck, as they're sold out. Prospective buyers are now getting the following message:

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November 15, 2006

Wii Consoles Already Arriving at Retailers Wii

by Steven Rodriguez - 11:45 pm EST
Total comments: 9 Source: Nintendo

Nintendo says Best Buy stores are already starting to get their first shipments in. But you still need to wait until Sunday to get one!

Nintendo issued a simple statement on their press site a few hours ago, proclaiming that yesterday (Wednesday) morning, UPS delivered the Wii consoles to Best Buy stores across the country. They included a photograph with this news, in case we needed proof of said event:

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Ubisoft's Wii Titles Get Firm Release Dates

by Evan Burchfield - 10:56 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Press Release

Splinter Cell, Open Season, and Far Cry miss North American launch day, aim for launch window.

In a notice sent to press today Ubisoft clarified that four of their upcoming Wii games will release on November 19th, while the remaining three will release in the coming weeks.

The games schedule for November 19th:

Red Steel

Rayman Raving Rabbids

Monster 4X4: World Circuit

GT Pro Series

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Spider-Man: Battle for New York Ships DS

by Evan Burchfield - 10:48 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Available for Nintendo DS.

SPIDER-MAN(tm): BATTLE FOR NEW YORK SWINGS ONTO RETAIL SHELVES NATIONWIDE

Santa Monica, CA - November 15, 2006 - Handheld gamers can get into the action as Marvel's Spider-Man and his arch nemesis Green Goblin square off in Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Spider-Man(tm): Battle for New York... Read more...

Charlotte's Web Movie Tie-in Ships. DS

by Evan Burchfield - 10:33 pm EST
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Versions of the game available on Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance.

SEGA’S CHARLOTTE’S WEB VIDEO GAME SHIPS TO RETAIL OUTLETS NATIONWIDE

Video Game Based on Upcoming Feature Film Now Available for the Nintendo DS™ system, Game Boy® Advance, PC CD-ROM and Mobile Phones

SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 15, 2006) - SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Charlotte’s... Read more...

Nintendo Stock Hits Record High Wii

by Karl Castaneda - 4:32 pm EST
Total comments: 11 Source: Reuters

Somebody cue up that "It Prints Money" GIF.

It's no secret that the DS is making Nintendo filthy rich - the kind of rich where you use 50-Dollar Bills as toilet paper, and toilet paper as dog toilet paper. But if you were wondering how rich they're becoming, then you don't need to look any further than today's Reuters article.

In it, it's... Read more...

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