It looks like the public off-shoot of the old E3 will be worth attending after all.

Game industry site Gamasutra has learned that heavyweights Nintendo and Sony will be attending the newly formed E For All Expo, which will be taking place in Los Angeles from October 18-21. The two console makers join other confirmed exhibitors such as G4, DirecTV, the World Series of Video Games and Future Publishing.

Nintendo-branded game systems go 1-2 in sales. But which of them is on top?

The NPD Group released U.S. console sales data for the short month of February, and it should come as no surprise that the Nintendo DS is the top-selling piece of game hardware. According to the numbers, it sold through 485,000 units last month. Helping that total along was Diddy Kong Racing DS, making an impressive debuting at number three on the top ten software sales chart with 262,000 copies sold.

Official DS headset confirmed for US release.

ON APRIL 22, TWO NEW POKÉMON JEWELS WILL HAVE PEOPLE TALKING

Wireless and Chat Abilities of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl Act Like a Cell Phone for Kids

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Kororinpa: Marble Mania and Wing Island are releasing March 20th, and Honeycomb Beat follows seven days later.

In a surprise announcement, Hudson revealed that their two Wii games, Kororinpa: Marble Mania and Wing Island are launching ahead of schedule, on Tuesday, March 20th. Honeycomb Beat for Nintendo DS releases on Tuesday, March 27th.

In Marble Mania, players tilt the Wii remote to guide balls through mazes, much like the classic Labyrinth game. Players can race in a two-player mode through more than 40 stages.

Coming from Koei, it looks to be a combination adventure/RPG.

Ever since the Wii remote was revealed, many RPG fans have been dreaming of getting their hands on a nice one handed title they can play while lounging on the couch. Opoona may be that title, but you won't be using the remote. Instead, players will be controlling most of the game by utilizing all of the features of just the nunchuck.

Capture alien critters on the go.

Spectrobes Arrives on Earth -- Disney Interactive Studios’ Highly Sought Nintendo DS™ Video Game Now Available at Retail Stores Worldwide

Innovative Code Input Cards, Online Community and Local Wireless Tournaments Debut

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The acoustic guitar program for the DS is heading state-side.

Thursday, Newsweek's N'Gai Croal reported that Ubisoft will be in charge of localizing Hiite Utaeru DS Guitar M-06 for the DS. The US title will be Jam Sessions, which is much easier to pronounce.

The game was released in Japan in early February and allows you to use a stylus or guitar pick... Read more...

See the two newest Wii commercials.

Nintendo's latest ad campaign focuses on creating Miis. The first ad takes place in an average living room, and the second takes place in an upscale board room.

This comes on the tail of yesterday's announcement that Miyamoto is working on a new Wii channel that allows users to place their Miis in worldwide popularity contests. It is not known when the channel will launch.

Get ready to play indisputably cute mini-games over Wi-Fi.

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales Announced For Europe

London (9th March 2007) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces FINAL FANTASY® FABLES: CHOCOBO TALES (CHOCOBO TALES) will be released end of May 2007 across all PAL territories on the Nintendo DS™.

According to the Big N, they had the same idea years ago, but rejected it.

Computer and Video Games recently spoke to a representative at Nintendo to get the company's thoughts on Sony's new HOME feature for the PS3, which allows players to create virtual homes that act as a hub for online content and multiplayer gaming. Brushing it off, they responded with the following:

New footage from GDC.

At the end of Miyamoto's keynote address, a lengthy trailer of Super Mario Galaxy was shown. We are pleased to bring that video to you now thanks to Nintendo and YouTube.

Nintendo takes four of the very limited Game Developers Choice Awards.

"Gears of War," "Okami" and "Wii Sports" Lead the RECIPIENTSOF THE 7th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards

Indie Internet Phenomenon "Line Rider" Takes Home Award for Innovation

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Robot fighting over Wi-Fi is less than two weeks away.

DID YOU KNOW? FIGHTING ROBOTS FIND A HOME ON NINTENDO DS

March 8, 2007 -- Imagine a future where disputes are solved in a calm and rational manner. Opposing sides simply outfit their favorite robots in suits of armor, arm them with weapons and let them try to beat the snot out of each other. This is the future of Custom Robo™ Arena, launching exclusively for Nintendo DS™ on March 19.

List of 17 Wii games includes Super Paper Mario on April 9, Mario Party 8 on May 29 and the online Pokemon Battle Revolution on June 25; DS games include Diamond/Pearl on April 22 and the DS Browser on June 4.

UPCOMING POKÉMON BATTLE REVOLUTION NAMED AS FIRST WI-FI GAME FOR WII

Nintendo Reveals Strong Second-Quarter Lineup for Wii, Nintendo DS

REDMOND, Wash., March 7, 2007 – Wii™ owners of all ages have discovered the fun of playing with a group of friends in the same room. Now for the first time players can compete with one another near and far with Pokémon® Battle Revolution, a game of remarkable firsts:

Meet and greet famous game composers, rock the Guitar Hero II competition, and take a snapshot with Link before the concert begins.

VIDEO GAMES LIVE™ ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES FOR FIRST EVER SAN FRANCISCO PERFORMANCE

Events to Include Meet & Greet With Over 25 Game Composers, Designers and Talent From Popular Franchises Including Mario, Zelda, Sonic, Final Fantasy, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Myst, Warcraft, Quake, GoldenEye, The Sims, Kingdom Hearts and Many More!

Nintendo's newest Wario adventure is now ready for consumption in North America.

DID YOU KNOW? NEW NINTENDO DS GAME MAKES IDENTITY THEFT FUN

March 5, 2007

Having your identity stolen can be serious business - unless Nintendo's greedy guy Wario™ is involved. Through the years, Wario has often had his eyes on gold coins and jewels. In the new Wario™: Master of Disguise game for Nintendo DS, he steals the identity of a thief and becomes the man of a thousand faces (or at least eight).

It seems we'll be seeing multiple games a month.

In a recent interview with SNK's Ben Herman, Spong secured several new details surrounding Neo Geo's inclusion onto Nintendo Virtual Console service, including the following tidbits:

A certain limited number of titles will be released each month.

Some of SNK's more obscure titles that were never made available for home purcahse previously might find a home on VC.

A pending stock trade means that Nintendo cannot legally announce any new information at GDC 2007.

Although Nintendo is set to have a big presence at the 2007 Game Developers Conference next week, Chris Kohler of Wired.com's Game|Life blog has learned that the company will be restricted to talking about the past. Nintendo is set for a major stock trading event in early March, and Japan's business laws say that Nintendo can't talk about its upcoming games or other plans until that deal is complete.

Europe gets the Commodore 64 classic in Q2.

"ANOTHER VISITOR STAY AWHILE, STAY FOREVER"

SYSTEM 3 BRINGS BACK IMPOSSIBLE MISSION

London, United Kingdom –2nd March 2007

System 3 again delighted video game historians when it today announced the re-launch of the classic Epyx Commodore 64 title, Impossible Mission, with some special enhancements for the Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®Portable, PlayStation®2 and Nintendo Wii™.

A monkey sidekick and vodoo-practising chickens are among the highlights in Namco Bandai's upcoming Wii game.

Create Your Own Cosmic Empire With Namco Bandai Games' Space Station TycoonTM

Get Lost in an Intergalactic Journey Filled with Wacky Characters and Countless Dangers in Space Station Tycoon for the Wii

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (February 28, 2007) – Prepare for lift off as leading video games... Read more...