What would happen if Mario used a green shell on Sonic during a snowboard race?

Sega has released a new trailer for the DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. This time the dream events are previewed.

Dream events are arcade versions of regular Olympic events. They allow players to use items borrowed from both the Mario and Sonic universes, including speed rings and turtle shells.

See how the new Wii Fit Plus activities are performed in this new trailer.

A B-Roll trailer for the upcoming Wii Fit Plus has been released. In this new trailer, Wii Fit Plus' new activities are highlighted, along with footage of the players performing the actions on their Wii Balance Boards. Among some of the activities shown are skateboarding, juggling, obstacle course racing, and even weighting in your pet.

Four-player platforming has never looked so good.

One of the biggest features in New Super Mario Bros. Wii is the ability to play with up to three other players and co-operate (or sometimes compete) in order to beat the level.

This new trailer from PAX showcases four-player platforming and the things that can be accomplished when brotherly love is brought to the table.

The grudge begins in October.

XSEED Games has announced the North American release date for Ju-On: The Grudge. The title, based on the horror film of the same name, will be hitting shelves on October 13, just in time for the Halloween season.

Ju-On: The Grudge is described as a "haunted house simulator" in which players explore creepy locales such as a decrepit hospital and an abandoned warehouse, with a flashlight being the only weapon at your disposal.

The WiiWare title, set to be released next Monday, has been pushed back.

Medaverse Studios' first WiiWare title, Gravitronix, has been delayed. According to the development house, the game was delayed due to a minor clerical error. A new release date has not been set, but Medaverse expects it will likely occur in a week or two.

Gravitronix is an action/battle game... Read more...

November will see Europeans killing demons in glorious 2D.

Rising Star Games has announced that Vanillaware's Muramasa: The Demon Blade will be released across Europe on November 13.

Muramasa was released last month in North America, receiving praise for its beautiful hand-drawn depictions of Japanese folklore and blending of RPG elements with hardcore platforming action.

Some North American and UK consoles are getting bricked.

Nintendo of America released Wii system update 4.2 on Tuesday, a patch that reportedly had the intention of shutting down Wii hacking solutions. The popular Wii Homebrew Channel is removed by the update, and several known exploits (both hardware and software) are eliminated along with the ability to use USB loaders or downgrade your Wii firmware. The Wii Shop Channel was also updated to reflect the new firmware.

The intergalactic battle game sets forth on October 5.

Big John Games has announced that their DSiWare title, Thorium Wars, will be released on October 5. Thorium Wars is a futuristic vehicle shooter in which players will fight against a race of machines called the Thorions to prevent the destruction of mankind.

Players will have five vehicles to choose from, navigate through exotic locales, and face dangerous enemy mechs.

Are you a bad enough dude to play this classic compilation?

Today, Majesco officially announced Data East Arcade Classics for Wii. The compilation includes 15 arcade games that were originally released by Data East. Some of the games that will be included in the compilation are Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, Burger Time, Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory, Burnin'... Read more...

The Gameloft title has been rated E10+ by the ESRB.

A listing by the ESRB confirms that a remake of the classic educational title Oregon Trail is coming to DSiWare courtesy of Gameloft. The title has been rated E10+, and the ESRB describes it as a strategy title that has players assuming the role of a wagon leader who must protect their family and avoid diseases such as Dysentery.