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August 15, 2006

USA Today Interview with Reggie Wii

by Mike Gamin - 11:17 am EDT
Total comments: 12 Source: USA Today

Reggie comments on many things, including the Wii60 concept.

The USA Today posted an interesting interview with Nintendo President Reginald Fils-Aime today. Several topics are discussed including...

Wii60

Q: Microsoft has made the comment that people can buy an Xbox 360 and Wii for about the same price as a PlayStation 3. Would you mind terribly if that happened?

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August 10, 2006

Luminous Arc Revealed for DS DS

by Karl Castaneda - 7:47 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Famitsu

A new SRPG, published by Marvelous.

In addition to showing off the new Harvest Moons, the latest issue of Famitsu also showed off a brand new Strategy-RPG for the Nintendo DS. Entitled Luminous Arc, the game will be developed by Image Epoch and will offer stylus-based control.

What makes this announcement most interesting, though,... Read more...

Two Harvest Moons On the Way Wii

by Karl Castaneda - 11:00 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Famitsu

Get ready to milk cows on your DS and Wii.

According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Marvelous Entertainment is bringing two new Harvest Moon games to Nintendo systems. The first is Harvest Moon: Kimi to Sodatsu Shima, coming soon to the DS, which takes place on an island (the title actually translates to "The Island I Grew Up On"), and promises full stylus control.

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August 8, 2006

Wii Brazil Launch Details Wii

by Steven Rodriguez - 10:27 am EDT
Total comments: 11 Source: WNews (Portugese)

$650? At least it's going to be the cheapest of the three.

The Arena Gamer Experience is a Brazilian gaming show that's open to the public. It took place last weekend in São Paulo, and people all over the country came to see games companies had on display and play games against each other in various tournaments.

There was some Wii news to be had at... Read more...

Prince of Persia Confirmed for Wii Wii

by Karl Castaneda - 10:11 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: 1UP News

After some confusion, we now know that the Prince is headed for Nintendo's next-gen console.

Late last week, Ubisoft sent out a press release detailing their support for the Wii's launch. While certainly a great day for Nintendo fans, the French version of the release became the root of some confusion among the press. JeuxPo claimed that, not only were these games coming to Wii, but a brand new Prince of Persia was on the way as well.

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August 7, 2006

UbiSoft Extends the Petz Line DS

by Mike Gamin - 11:07 am EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Press Release

There are zo many new petz zimulation gamez!

UBISOFT TO BREED ALL-NEW PACK OF PETZ®

Introduces New Petz Games for Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and PC

SAN FRANCISCO - August 7, 2006 - Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced it will significantly expand its Petz® series of games for Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and PC.

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August 3, 2006

Ubisoft Announces Seven Wii Launch Titles Wii

by Steven Rodriguez - 11:34 am EDT
Total comments: 58 Source: Press Release

You heard right... the seven launch day games include Far Cry and Blazing Angels.

UBISOFT EXPANDS SUPPORT FOR NINTENDO’S Wii WITH SEVEN TITLES AVAILABLE AT LAUNCH

More Video Game Titles for the Revolutionary New Console on the Way in 2007

Paris, FRANCE – August 3rd, 2006 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it is preparing... Read more...

Rampage Wii-Bound Wii

by Steven Rodriguez - 10:39 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

Total Destruction will make the jump from the GameCube to Wii, with 10 exclusive characters.

MIDWAY SET TO UNLEASH THE MONSTERS OF RAMPAGE®: TOTAL DESTRUCTION™ ON NINTENDO Wii™

Rampage®: Total Destruction™ Roars onto Nintendo Wii

CHICAGO – August 3, 2006 – Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, today announced... Read more...

August 2, 2006

Nintendo Speaks at Leipzig Wii

by Karl Castaneda - 2:53 pm EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Leipzig Games Convention

Rumors are running rampant about new Wii info at this year's German gaming exposition.

With only three months or less until the Wii goes on sale, Nintendo still has quite a bit to reveal about the mysterious console. From its online plan to a solid launch list, the Big N still might have a few aces in its sleeve, and later this month, its hand just might be revealed.

Starting on... Read more...

Mortal Kombat Armageddon for Wii in 2007 Wii

by Steven Rodriguez - 10:49 am EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Press Release

Confirmation of a Nintendo version comes with details on PS2 limited editions.

MIDWAY ANNOUNCES MORTAL KOMBAT®: ARMAGEDDON™ LIMITED PREMIUM EDITIONS

Bonus Features to Include Specialized Metal Packaging, New Character and Behind–the–Scenes Videos, Ultimate Mortal Kombat®3 and More

First Mortal Kombat Title for Nintendo Wii™ Scheduled to Ship in Q1 2007

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Need For Speed Carbon Gets Dressed Wii

by Lasse Pallesen - 4:00 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

Street wear designer 55DSL is making items and garments for the game.

EA ANNOUNCES 55DSL COLLABORATION

WITH NEED FOR SPEED(tm) CARBON

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that fashion street wear brand 55DSL will be coming to Need for Speed(tm) Carbon.

Exclusively designed items from 55DSL, plus a selection of garments from their 'Zurka... Read more...

August 1, 2006

Camelot Parts Ways with Nintendo? Rumor

by Michael Cole - 8:31 pm EDT
Total comments: 19

The developer behind multiple Mario sports titles and Golden Sun is working on a new online golf game in Japan…for PCs.

For years Camelot Software Planning has left its fans in the dark about their next project. The general consensus among Nintendo fans has been that they are working on a Wii entry to the Golden Sun series. After all, they posted a job opening for a programmer, citing the Revolution as a target platform, and the Takahashi brothers have expressed interest in bringing the series to a more versatile platform.

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Video Games Live Performs at Wizard World In Chicago

by Jon Lindemann - 4:10 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Convention will feature a performance at the Rosemont Theater on August 5th.

VIDEO GAMES LIVE ™ AND WIZARD WORLD PREPARE FOR AN INCREDIBLE CHICAGO

PERFORMANCE

Pre-Show Festival Events to Include Costume Contest, Guitar Hero™ II and

Space Invaders™ Competitions, Spectacular Prizes, and Industry Meet-and-Greet

with Top Composers and Designers

Legendary Game Designers Eugene Jarvis, Ed Boon, and John Tobias Added to

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Sega Ships Super Monkey Ball Adventure for GameCube GC

by Jonathan Metts - 8:43 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

It's time to roll.

SEGA SHIPS 'SUPER MONKEY BALL ADVENTURE' FOR THE PLAYSTATION®2 AND NINTENDO GAMECUBE

AiAi and the Entire Monkey Gang Star in Their First Platforming

Adventure

SAN FRANCISCO (August 1, 2006) – SEGA® of America, Inc. today

announced that Super Monkey Ball Adventure™ has shipped in North

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July 31, 2006

More Details on New E3

by Steven Rodriguez - 9:33 pm EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: Game Informer Online

Smaller show to take place in July; invite-only format will prevent huge crowds and allow companies and media outlets to conduct business more efficiently.

Game Informer Online talked with ESA president Doug Lowenstein to get an explanation on the what future holds for the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the industry's main event. In the Q&A, Lowenstein clarified how the show will change, and why such a change was necessary.

The smaller-scale E3... Read more...

July 27, 2006

The Sims 2 Pets Coming in October GC

by Steven Rodriguez - 11:11 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

Domesticated animals will be joining the Sims parade on current-gen consoles and handhelds.

EA Announces The Sims 2 Pets

Fans of the Popular Video Game Series Enrich The Lives of Their Sims With The Addition of an Animal Companion

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – (July 27, 2006. 9 a.m. PST) – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the popular video game franchise, The Sims™... Read more...

July 25, 2006

Massive Damage on the DS, Courtesy Atlus DS

by Evan Burchfield - 10:21 pm EDT
Total comments: 21 Source: toastyfrog.com

Even the upcoming RPG Contact is making fun of Sony's E3 press conference.

Games blogger and 1up staffer Jeremy Parish recently received a review copy of the ostentatious DS RPG Contact from Atlus, and was surprised to find this:

It may be a low blow by Atlus' localization staff, and its certainly a joke that only internet-savvy gamers would understand, but it... Read more...

July 24, 2006

Winners of the Yu-Gi-Oh US Tournament Announced

by Stan Ferguson - 3:29 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

You can all breathe now, the suspense is over.

KONAMI ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE YU-GI-OH! U.S. FINALS VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT

Four Talented Duelists Advance to the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2006 Tournament in Tokyo, Japan

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – July 24, 2006 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the winners of the... Read more...

Midway Bringing The Ant Bully to GameCube, GBA, Wii

by Jonathan Metts - 7:10 am EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Press Release

Wii version coming in November.

MIDWAY´S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED THE ANT BULLY VIDEOGAME MARCHES TO STORES NATIONWIDE

Videogame Release For Multiple Platforms Precedes July 28th Theatrical Debut of the Animated Family Adventure from Warner Bros. Pictures

CHICAGO – July 24, 2006 – Midway Games Inc., a leading interactive... Read more...

July 22, 2006

Third Parties Caught Off-Guard by Wii? Wii

by Steven Rodriguez - 8:47 pm EDT
Total comments: 23 Source: http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/newsanalysis/techg...

Publishers' reluctance to get an early start on Wii game production could cost them (and their investors) in the short-term.

Investment commentary site TheStreet.com recently took a look how things were shaking up in the videogame industry. The site posted an article explaining why third party publishers and the investors that hold stock in those publishers may not be making money on Nintendo's Wii console come this holiday, despite the positive buzz coming from the system at E3.

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