More goodies most of us will never see.

Japan's Club Nintendo rewards program is running an exclusive summer contest for its members. By registering a Nintendo DS or specific games, members will be entered into the contest and can pick their preferred prize. The hottest prizes are a series of Nintendo DS systems emblazoned with wireframe... Read more...

A Nickelodeon and a Disney double pack are now available for the price of single game.

THQ Reintroduces Popular Games in 'Double Packs' Program for Game Boy® Advance

Two Top-Selling Video Game Titles Ship on One Game Pack

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., June 8 - THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today released two new Game Boy® Advance Double Packs, each featuring two previously released,... Read more...

Perfect for that incredibly dull trip down the Yellow Brick Road.

Not to be outdone by Nintendo of Japan's recently quiet announcement of a Red Nintendo DS, Nintendo Australia has quietly revealed that they will be releasing a limited edition Game Boy Advance SP to coincide with the release of Pokemon Emerald for Game Boy Advance.

A few department... Read more...

Japan: 6, North America: 2

Hot on the heels of April's Candy Pink and Turquoise Blue DS systems, Nintendo has quietly announced plans for a sixth standard DS color for Japan. Simply labeled Red, the new color will launch on August 8th, coinciding with the release of Jump Super Stars.

Iwata confirms downloadable classic games will not be free, Nintendo-branded DS hot-spots, downloadable DS demos, and more!

Today Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced that Nintendo will operate one thousand wireless access points in Japan to encourage the growth of its online Nintendo DS games. Iwata also confirmed strong third party support for Nintendo's online strategy, with "25 software makers" pledging their support for the online gaming service.

Despite rumors, Nintendo has yet to finalize their plans for the Revolution's download service.

The Internet has recently been abuzz with rumors of Nintendo's plan for the Revolution's downloadable service, which will feature full backwards compatibility with previous Nintendo consoles. Along with a recent article in the Japanese publication, Famitsu, many people seem to believe that first party... Read more...

The third game in the series is ready for its DS debut.

Ubisoft announced today that Splinter Cell Chaos Theory for Nintendo DS has gone gold. The game has already been released on many other platforms, including GameCube. The DS version is patterned closely after the console versions, right down to the gritty 3D graphics. However, the DS version has far more extensive multiplayer features than the GameCube version, which lacks the popular online mode found in the Xbox and PS2 versions.

One billion Chinese means two billion screens.

Nintendo has been selling their products in China for awhile now, through the iQue company. The line started with a modified N64 controller that played downloadable games on flash cards. The line has expanded and now the GBA and GBA SP are available in China as well.

The iQue web site was recently... Read more...

Contrary to reports, the dual-screened bomber bash is still releasing this month.

This morning, the Internet was thrown into a frenzy when Ubisoft's product page for Bomberman DS listed the game with a release of October 2005. Given that the game was due out this month, it seemed strange that the game would be delayed for that period of time, given its simplicity.

If you... Read more...

Seeking to tighten its grip in Canada, Ubisoft has opened up a new studio.

UBISOFT OPENS ITS DOORS IN QUEBEC CITY

390 Charest East Becomes the Ubisoft Building; Nicolas Rioux, Appointed General Manager, Welcomes First Employees

Quebec City, June 1, 2005 - Today Ubisoft, one of the world's leading video game publishers, officially opens its door in the provincial... Read more...