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October 16, 2007

Hot Topic and Community Roundup Wii

by James Jones - 8:00 am EDT

This week: SONIC IN BRAWL! Coming next year!

Last week we were graced with a megaton announcement: Sonic the Hedgehog is in Super Smash Bros. Brawl! Finally, Mario gets the opportunity to beat the inferior mascot into a pulp. But all is not well in the world of Brawl. The next day we were notified that Brawl would slip into next year. This "launch" title is now pegged for February 2008. So now we want to know how these two announcements affect your excitement.

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October 14, 2007

Smash Bros. Dojo Updates Wii

by Mike Gamin - 10:27 pm EDT
Total comments: 15 Source: http://www.smashbros.com

Some other things were announced over the last two weeks besides Sonic. We've got the summary!

It has been a crazy couple of weeks. We already know about Sonic. They used him to cushion the blow of the delay. I don't know about you, but I don't think it really helped. Hopefully more daily updates will do the trick.

New Character: LucasAs reported earlier, Lucas from Mother 3 will be... Read more...

October 12, 2007

No Price Cuts for the Wii

by Zachary Miller - 2:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: NOA

Don't hold your breath for a holiday price drop.

Think $250 is too much for a Wii? Too bad! In an interview with Reuters, Nintendo of America’s vice president of marketing, George Harrison, confirmed that “We’ll stay at $249 for the foreseeable future. We are still selling everything we can make." So until Nintendo’s Wii sales start to decline, you’ll still have to shell out $250 for the console.

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October 11, 2007

THQ Announces Julie Finds A Way for DS DS

by Jonathan Metts - 2:43 pm EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Press Release

You're a girl named Julie in the 1970's. And go.

THQ Teams Up with American Girl to Create Video Games That Celebrate Girls

Game Based on New Julie™ Character is Now Available for Windows PC

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with American Girl, a division... Read more...

Ignition and Marvelous Announce a Pair of DS Remakes DS

by Jonathan Metts - 2:29 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Press Release

Bubble Bobble Double Shot, New Zealand Story Revolution coming to DS.

Ignition Entertainment Announces Partnership With Marvelous Entertainment

The Marvelous New Partnership Ignites With the Launch of Three Japanese Cult Arcade Classics

MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ignition Entertainment, a worldwide developer and publisher of interactive software,... Read more...

Brawl Delayed to February in N. America Wii

by Jonathan Metts - 10:16 am EDT
Total comments: 152 Source: Game Informer

The new date is 2/10/2008, to be exact.

Though widely expected after the release date was changed to "TBD" on the official Smash Bros. website and the Japanese launch was pushed to January 24, today Nintendo of America has confirmed that Super Smash Bros. Brawl has a new release date of February 10, 2008. As of this time, we do not have... Read more...

October 10, 2007

Nintendo Conference 2007 Summary

by Steven Rodriguez - 6:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Nintendo Conference

Nintendo Japan reveals new games, new promises for the Wii and Nintendo DS.

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata addressed a host of investors in Japan yesterday, detailing his company's plans for the next few months, leading up to the end of Nintendo's fiscal year on March 31. If you'd like to see the conference in full, including video trailers of many new games, you can do so here. For the short version, read on.

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New WiiWare Games and Wii Channels Coming

by Steven Rodriguez - 6:25 pm EDT
Total comments: 16 Source: Nintendo Conference

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, Pokémon, Dr. Mario, Nintendo For All and many more software titles are coming to the Wii in downloadable format.

During yesterday's Nintendo Conference 2007 in Japan, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed new Wii Channels and WiiWare games that would be available for all Japanese Wii owners before the end of the year.

Beginning with WiiWare, Iwata claimed that so far Nintendo has received more than 100... Read more...

Sonic Confirmed for Smash Bros. Brawl Wii

by Steven Rodriguez - 3:02 pm EDT
Total comments: 46 Source: Smash Bros. Dojo

Yes, it's finally happened. However, we may need to wait a bit longer to play the game at all...Updated with official announcement

The Smash Bros. Dojo has updated with what is its most monumental update so far: Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog has been confirmed as a new character for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He becomes the second non-Nintendo character to be announced, joining Snake from Konami's Metal Gear Solid series.

Accompanying... Read more...

Electronic Arts at E For All

by Steven Rodriguez - 11:42 am EDT
Total comments: 5

We know what the third party mega-publisher will be showing off at the show.

We've just received word from Electronic Arts about its E For All lineup. Without further ado, here it is.

- The Simpsons Game

- Warhammer Online

- Smarty Pants

- The Orange Box: Team Fortress

- Medal of Honor: Airborne

- Medal of Honor: Heroes 2

- NFL Tour

- Rock Band

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Hot Topic and Community Roundup

by James Jones - 12:24 am EDT
Total comments: 3

This week: We’re canceling all future Zelda games, and you may win a prize.

Ladies and Gentlemen: I give you the return of the Hot Topic and Forum Round-up. Where did it go for so long? Doesn't matter. All that does is that it's back!

With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, the future of the Zelda franchise was on the mind of our crack team of... Read more...

October 9, 2007

News Explosion from Nintendo Conference in Japan

by Jonathan Metts - 11:28 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Various

Stay tuned to this article as we continue to confirm more announcements. So far: WiiWare games announced (including a new FFCC), Monster Hunter 3, and more.

Nintendo Co. Ltd. held a small media conference in Japan today which has yielded a number of major announcements and plenty of rumors. Nintendo World Report is working hard to sift through all the information, and we'll be adding more information to this article as we obtain reliable confirmation on each announcement.

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Naruto Gets a Date DS

by Evan Burchfield - 10:31 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Press Release

On October 23rd, the first Naruto RPG to grace American shores will hopefully meet the woman of his dreams.

NARUTO™: Path of the Ninja™ FROM TOMY AND D3PUBLISHER OF AMERICA IS GOLD AND WILL SHIP TO RETAIL OCTOBER 23

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 9, 2007 –TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA) today announced that NARUTO: Path of the Ninja for the Nintendo DS™ will ship to retail outlets... Read more...

Two Bleaches Have Shipped Wii

by Evan Burchfield - 10:28 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Press Release

Yeah, I said it.

SEGA SLASHES ITS WAY INTO STORES WITH BLEACH(tm) FOR THE WII AND NINTENDO DS

Video Game Based on Hit Anime Series Ships in North America

SAN FRANCISCO (October 9, 2007) - SEGA(r) of America, Inc. today announced that Bleach(tm): Shattered Blade(tm) on the Wii(tm) home video game system from Nintendo and Bleach(tm): The Blade of Fate(tm) on the

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Two Looney Tunes Games in One Day Wii

by Evan Burchfield - 10:21 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Protests against Warner Bros. excessive game launching last through the night.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Ships LOONEY TUNES: ACME ARSENAL and LOONEY TUNES: DUCK AMUCK Videogames

All-New Videogames Featuring Favorite Characters Debut across North America

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces the launch of LOONEY... Read more...

Majesco Announces Game that Makes You Smarter DS

by Evan Burchfield - 10:18 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Press Release

With no trace of irony, company also declares "brain games" a genre.

An Ambidextrous Challenge Hits the Nintendo DS™ as Majesco Entertainment Announces ‘Left Brain Right Brain’

EDISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games and digital entertainment products for the mass market, today announced... Read more...

FIFA Soccer 08 in Stores Now! Wii

by Evan Burchfield - 10:13 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Press Release

If you like sports games like I do, then this is news!

EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 08 in Stores Now!

Authentic, Intelligent Soccer Season Extended for Next-Gen Console Players with Be A Pro Post-Launch Feature

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) shipped FIFA Soccer 08 to stores throughout North America today... Read more...

October 8, 2007

New Wii UPC Code in the Wild Wii

by Steven Rodriguez - 2:56 pm EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: http://www.upcdatabase.com/item.asp?upc=0454968800...

"Play 'n Learn" Wii could be a new console, new bundle, or something else.

Nintendo blog Codename Revolution has discovered a new Wii UPC code has appeared. According to CR's source, the newly listed Wii unit is set to be sent out to retailers soon.

A more revealing look at this new UPC code, 045496880088, can be found at the UPC Database. The entry for this product... Read more...

Sega Bass Fishing for Wii Announced Wii

by Karlie Yeung - 11:30 am EDT
Total comments: 16

Your Wii Remote fishing simulation is here.

SEGA BASS FISHING COMING TO Wii

Bait Your Hooks and Catch Some Bass In SEGA’s Upcoming Fishing Game

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (October 8, 2007) – SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe, Ltd today announced SEGA Bass Fishing™ for the Wii™, the latest addition to one of the most successful fishing game franchises of all time. With content developed exclusively for the Wii, SEGA Bass Fishing will be released in early 2008.

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October 5, 2007

NIS Wants Disgaea on DS in North America

by Zachary Miller - 6:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/10/nis-bringing-d...

Exploding penguins on the DS? Hey, it could happen.

NIS hopes that its bizarre Disgaea strategy RPG series, as well as other NIS properties, will eventually hit the DS and Wii. NIS America's Phoenix Spaulding seemed hopeful, anyway:

"Back at Anime Expo, NIS Japan made a very brief mention about Disgaea on the DS. As far as I know, that's still... Read more...

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