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March 19, 2010

Reggie: Nintendo Devs Don't Enjoy Making Mature Content

by Andy Goergen - 8:32 am EDT
Total comments: 36 Source: MTV

The Regginator admits that Nintendo looks to third parties for mature content, but also encourages consumers to buy the mature games out there.

Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime recently spoke to MTV about a very hot topic, namely the availability of "mature" games on Nintendo platforms.

While reiterating the importance of offering a wide range of entertainment options and the importance of third-party success on Nintendo... Read more...

March 17, 2010

Reggie Speaks On Industry Trends

by Andy Goergen - 10:24 am EDT
Total comments: 34 Source: Industry Gamers

The NOA President gives his thoughts on the competition, third-party support, and the future of Nintendo's hardware.

In an interview with Industry Gamers, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé gave his opinion on many industry-related topics.

On the subject of how Nintendo plans to attract third-party support at a time when many developers are seemingly reducing Wii development budgets, Reggie said,... Read more...

March 16, 2010

Intelligent Systems Creates Educational Apps for DSiWare

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Adria Sang

The team behind Fire Emblem is now releasing educational titles.

Intelligent Systems will be releasing new DSiWare apps in Japan later this week. They are educational titles aimed to develop memory and language skills.

The first of these titles is "Write and Memorize: English Vocabulary Notebook". The title lets the player create their own flash cards and use them to practice their English and Japanese words.

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Level 5 Confirms Game Announcement in April

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:15 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Adria Sang

CEO drops the news via his Twitter account.

In a Twitter post, Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino has confirmed that the company, known around the world for the Professor Layton series, will be announcing a new title in April. He explained that "it will become an extremely anticipated title" once it is announced.

A recent Level 5 trademark, while... Read more...

March 15, 2010

This Week in Nintendo Downloads

by Pedro Hernandez - 6:55 pm EDT
Total comments: 1

MotionPlus Gladiators, vampire hunters and mini-golf highlight this week's downloads.

Nintendo has updated their downloadable services with seven new games this week. WiiWare receives two titles this week. First is Rage of the Gladiator by Ghostfire Games. Princed at 1000 Wii Points ($10), Rage of the Gladiator is a MotionPlus enhanced brawler in which the players battle against some... Read more...

Super Mario Galaxy 2 to Feature Super Guide Wii

by Andy Goergen - 12:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 12 Source: CVG

The world's most helpful green block makes its return in the latest Mario adventure.

Recently on an episode of Game Trailers TV, Nintendo's Bill Trinen said that Super Mario Galaxy 2 will feature Super Guide, the help system that was used in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The system revolves around a computerized avatar taking control of the player and finishing a particularly tough level on their behalf.

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Nintendo Interested in Future Kid Icarus Title

by Andy Goergen - 8:15 am EDT
Total comments: 26 Source: Kotaku

Sakamoto states that nothing is in the works, but those that want the game should speak out.

In an interview with Kotaku, Nintendo producer Yoshio Sakamoto stated that no new Kid Icarus title was in development for Wii, but stated that any fans who would like to see such a game should speak up.

The franchise, which hasn't been seen since a Game Boy sequel to the original NES title in... Read more...

Sakamoto Comments on Metroid Dread

by Andy Goergen - 8:15 am EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: Joystiq

Sakamoto discusses the research that went into a potential 2D Metroid game on DS.

In an interview with Joystiq, Nintendo's Yoshio Sakamoto states that Nintendo has looked into putting a 2D Metroid game on the DS, stating that he can't say the idea for the game never existed. The rumored game, which was coyly mentioned briefly in 2007's Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on a computer... Read more...

March 13, 2010

February NPD Shows Mario, Wii Sports Resort in Top 10

by Andy Goergen - 4:35 pm EST
Total comments: 17 Source: Gamasutra

Three Wii titles show up this week, but none of them can claim the top spot.

The NPD Group released its results for February 2010 this past week, showing New Super Mario Bros. Wii as the second best-selling title of the month with 555,600 copies sold. Also in the top ten are Ubisoft's Just Dance at number four with 314,300 copies sold, and Wii Sports Resort at number five with 272,800 copies sold.

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March 11, 2010

Crafting Mama Announced for DS DS

by Andy Goergen - 8:18 am EST
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Get ready to craft up a storm this fall.

Today, Majesco announced the latest title in the "Mama" series on DS, Crafting Mama. The game, which has players creating a wide variety of crafts using stylus controls, will be available in fall 2010.

The game boasts 40 unique crafts, ranging from patchwork quilts and birdhouses to earrings... Read more...

Nintendo Adds Two New Titles to Recommendation Line Wii

by Matthew Blundon - 7:28 am EST
Total comments: 1 Source: Andriasang

Momotaro and One Piece join the already successful line-up.

It was only last month that Nintendo launched their "“Everyone’s Recommendation Selection"” budget lineup of games, which consisted of quality titles being released at budget prices. Many thought it would be a one- time thing, but Nintendo has surprised us once again by announcing that two new titles that are about to join the line-up come April.

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Aragorn's Quest No Longer Wii Exclusive, To Be Released Fall Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:20 am EST
Total comments: 19

The once Wii-exclusive Lord of the Rings title will make an appearance on the PlayStation 3 and use the PlayStation Move.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced that The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest will no longer be Wii exclusive. The motion-based title will also be making an appearance on the PlayStation 3, using the recently unveiled PlayStation Move motion controller. Aragorn's Quest will also see release on the PlayStation 2, the PlayStation Portable, and the DS.

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Forbes Interviews Reggie Fils-Aime

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:14 am EST
Total comments: 26 Source: http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/09/wii-xbox-playstat...

The Nintendo of America President discusses new hardware, high definition gaming, and Netflix.

Forbes Online recently interviewed Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime about recent Nintendo news and the future of the company.

When asked about the motion control alternatives Nintendo's competitors will soon be releasing, Reggie was confident in stating that the company has been... Read more...

The Penguins of the Desert Announce Mystery Marathon for Charity

by Pedro Hernandez - 7:12 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

The team returns to marathon gaming, with mystery being the theme this time around.

Right after the success of their first gaming marathon, the Zelda Marathon last November, which earned the team over $3,000 for charity, the Penguins of the Desert have announced their second charity gaming marathon. Titled "The Mystery Marathon," the team will once again play through as many games as possible in the set amount of time.

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March 10, 2010

Bit.Trip Runner GDC Gameplay Footage Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 3:37 pm EST
Total comments: 7

GDC attendees get first look at the Commander's new running adventure.

Bit.Trip Runner, the fourth game in Gaijin Games' Bit.Trip series, has made its playable debut at GDC. Nintendo World Report was there to witness the first footage of the game.

Please forgive our video quality:

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March 9, 2010

EA Sports Active Adds Heart Rate Monitor, Wireless Motion Sensors Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 7:22 pm EST
Total comments: 13 Source: Press Release

EA Sports Active 2.0 is coming this fall with new controllers and a robust online hub.

EA Sports is adding a heart monitor, a wireless control system, and an online hub to the tentatively titled sequel, EA Sports Active 2.0.

Coming this fall to Wii, the next game in the series adds new leg and arm straps that come with built-in motion sensors, as well as a heart rate monitor that will monitor players during their workouts.

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Rock Band 3 Set For Holiday 2010 Wii

by Andy Goergen - 11:59 am EST
Total comments: 20 Source: Harmonix

The details are scarce, but prepare to bring the Rock this holiday season.

Today Harmonix stated on their Facebook account that EA would be distributing Rock Band 3 this holiday season.

Although they didn't give many details, they did state that the game will "innovate and revolutionize the music genre once again, just as Harmonix did with the original Rock Band, Rock Band 2, and The Beatles: Rock Band."

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Shin'en Announces 3D Platfomer for WiiWare Wii

by Pedro Hernandez - 11:55 am EST
Total comments: 4 Source: Silicon Era

The creators of Art of Balance reveal their next WiiWare project.

Shin'en, the company behind Fun! Fun! Fun! Mini Golf and Art of Balance, announced their latest WiiWare game, Jett Rocker.

The title is a 3D action/platformer that will have players visiting the planet Yoroppa as it is attacked by the evil Power Plant Posse. Jett will use a Jet Boat, parachute from giant cliffs, use a snowboard, and fly with his Jet Pack.

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Lady Gaga, Eric Cartman Come To Rock Band Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 9:37 am EST
Total comments: 8 Source: Press Release

Four Lady Gaga songs, along with the South Park rendition of "Poker Face," will be downloadable next week.

Harmonix and MTV Games are bringing Lady Gaga to Rock Band next Tuesday with four downloadable songs, including "Bad Romance," "Just Dance," Monster," and "Poker Face."

Additionally, South Park character Eric Cartman's rendition of "Poker Face" will be released as well.

Each song will be 200 Wii Points ($2) and will be available on March 16.

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March 8, 2010

Cing Files for Bankruptcy DS

by Pedro Hernandez - 5:55 pm EST
Total comments: 20

The creators of Nintendo's Hotel Dusk and Trace Memory suffer financial troubles in Japan.

On March 1, developer Cing began the process of declaring bankruptcy in Japan. The company currently lists a debt of 256,000,000 yen (2.5 million USD), and their case is being handled by Japanese legal firm Mihoko Kido.

Cing is best known for creating the DS titles Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and... Read more...

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