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August 3, 2009

Sega Reports First Quarter Losses Wii

by Lukasz Balicki - 3:37 pm EDT
Total comments: 12 Source: Financial Report Document

Even with strong Wii software sales, Sega reported a net loss in the first quarter of their fiscal year.

Sega Sammy, the parent company of Sega, has reported a decline in sales and a net loss in the first quarter of the 2009 fiscal year ending in June. Sega's revenues totaled $638.44 million, a decline of 16 percent from last year. They also suffered a net loss of $108.66 million in the first quarter, slightly lower than the net loss of $111.19 million that the company reported a year prior.

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Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming Readies for a Late August Release DS

by Lauren Ronaghan - 1:01 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

The upcoming puzzle game features multiple characters and numerous modes.

Set to release on the Nintendo DS later this month, Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming is the newest puzzle game in the Harvest Moon series. It will follow the storyline and residents from last year's DS title, Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness.

The good work of the Sunny Island residents has led... Read more...

This Week in Nintendo Downloads

by Nick DiMola - 11:04 am EDT
Total comments: 13 Source: Press Release

The Virtual Console makes a comeback with a classic arcade title, Art Style sees a new addition on DSiWare, and WiiWare gets risque with a Mature-rated title.

This week in Nintendo Downloads brings four new titles, with WiiWare leading the charge with two brand new titles.

OVERTURN is the first WiiWare title of the week and it features futuristic robot-versus-robot fighting. Players can choose from eight different robots, each with their own strengths... Read more...

New DSi Firmware Available in North America Today DS

by Lukasz Balicki - 9:25 am EDT
Total comments: 6

DSi owners will soon be able to enjoy Facebook functionality to go.

Recently, Nintendo released a DSi firmware upgrade, which enabled Facebook functionality in PAL territories and Japan. The same update will be available in North America later today.

DSi owners will be able to upload photos taken with their system directly to a Facebook account. While browsing... Read more...

August 2, 2009

MediaMall Bringing PlayOn to Wii

by Jon Lindemann - 12:22 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Engadget

The newest release of the streaming media server includes a Wii beta version.

MediaMall's PlayOn media server has been available for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and other devices for a while. Thanks to the company's reply to a user email, it has confirmed that the most recent release of PlayOn includes a beta for Wii functionality. After setting up the server on their PC, Wii users need only to access "playon.tv" in the Wii's web browser to start streaming their favorite TV programs.

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IBM Getting More Work from Nintendo

by Jon Lindemann - 12:14 pm EDT
Total comments: 39 Source: www.recordonline.com

The Big N and Big Blue look like they're going to be collaborating again.

In late July, workers at the IBM office in East Fishkill, New York were called to an all-hands meeting. This meeting was to announce a new slate of work from Nintendo's Systems and Technology Group, among others. No indication was made as to the nature of the work involved, and apparently no new workers will be hired for this project.

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August 1, 2009

DSi Firmware Version 1.4 Released in Japan and Europe DS

by Lukasz Balicki - 4:46 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Official Site

The latest firmware enables Facebook functionality for your DSi.

During Nintendo's E3 press conference, the company revealed that they were planning to allow DSi owners to upload pictures taken with the DSi cameras onto their Facebook account directly from their DSis. The firmware upgrade enables that promised functionality and also increases image display speeds within the DSi Camera application. This firmware was released on July 29th in Japan and July 30th in the PAL territories.

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Nintendo's First Quarter Profits Decline Sharply

by Lukasz Balicki - 4:29 pm EDT
Total comments: 17 Source: Edge

Nintendo has reported a significant decrease in profits and sales in the first quarter.

During Nintendo's recent financial briefing, the company revealed much lower first-quarter numbers than what they reported during the same period last year (the fiscal quarter ending June 30). Their net income decreased by over 60 percent to $445 million, and revenues dropped by 40 percent to $2.7 billion. Overall operating profit dropped 66 percent to $425 million.

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More Tracks Announced for The Beatles: Rock Band Wii

by Jon Lindemann - 11:01 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

You'll love them, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Harmonix has unveiled another set of songs from its 45-track selection for The Beatles: Rock Band. Beatles fans will be able to play classics like "Twist And Shout", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Yellow Submarine", "Revolution", and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in various Beatles-themed venues.... Read more...

Complete Guitar Hero 5 Track List Revealed Wii

by Jon Lindemann - 10:45 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Press Release

Here's a full list of what you'll be rockin' out to this fall.

Activision has unveiled the final 15 songs comprising its 85-track selection for the upcoming Guitar Hero 5. Notable additions include Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit", Stevie Wonder's "Superstition", and Muse's "Plug In Baby". Arctic Monkeys and Dire Straits also make their debut in a music video game.

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