The Mario guru speaks on the level of challenge in the upcoming sequel, and its potential usage of the Super Guide.

In an interview with Official Nintendo Magazine UK, Shigeru Miyamoto has said, "Well, as far as the challenge of Super Mario Galaxy 2 is concerned, I think it's going to be a really challenging game."

In an effort to make their games accessible without sacrificing challenge, Nintendo has introduced... Read more...

The next title in the Family series of WiiWare games will have the family racing against each other.

Arc System Works has revealed the next game in the Okiraku series (known as Family Game series in North America and Europe): Okiraku Kart. The title will support up to four players in split screen racing.

In addition to the family of four, two new characters have been added: Grandpa and Sister.... Read more...

Originally known as Dynamic Zan, the title will feature MotionPlus and Classic Controller support.

New details regarding Nintendo's next Wii MotionPlus game have surfaced thanks to Japanese retailer Neowing. This title will be none other than Zangeki no Reginleiv (a.k.a. Dynamic Zan), recently announced as releasing on February 11, 2010 in Japan. The game's product page mentions that the title... Read more...

Pokemon rumble, Indy jumps into action, and WiiWare demos debut.

This week WiiWare only gets one game, Pokemon Rumble, from Nintendo and Ambrella. Players pit toy Pokemon against each other in a variety of stages. The more Pokemon you defeat, the more will be added to your collection. You can switch between Pokemon at any time during battle, and Club Nintendo members will be able to download a special toy Pokemon to use in their game.

The next chapter in the Mario franchise releases today in North America. Are you ready?

If you're a self-respecting Nintendo fan, chances are you'll be picking up this bad boy today...

Are you on your way to get it? Holding off until sometime later this week? Not picking it up at all? If you're already playing it, what do you think so far? NWR wants to know, so hit up our Talkback forum and give us your answer!

Retailer's Black Friday ad confirms a little something extra in the box.

As part of its upcoming Black Friday sale, U.S. electronics retailer Best Buy plans to have two special Nintendo DSi bundles that include the system and several games. However, these bundles will be a little different this time around: the games will be DSiWare titles, and they will come pre-installed on the system.

The on-demand news and radio player gets its own channel and an improved interface.

Nintendo and the BBC have announced an updated version of the news provider's iPlayer application, which will be available at 12:01am on Wednesday, November 18.

Intended to provide "catch-up" coverage (i.e. not live), the player has only been accessible as a streaming web page up to this point,... Read more...

The title is sold out, for the moment.

According to Media Create, Final Fantasy Gaiden: The Light Warriors has sold over 150,000 copies in Japan, making it one of the best-selling titles last week. The initial shipment of the title is completely sold out, forcing the game's producer Tomoya Asano to apologize about the game's availability on his personal blog. The producer, however, promises that more units will arrive in late November.

Wii hardware sales are up and Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort take the second and fourth spots in software sales.

The October NPD sales data show that the Wii has once again reclaimed the number one spot in hardware sales, with the DS following behind.

The Wii managed to sell 506,900 units, while the DS moved 457,600 units. The recent price drop, as well as a strong software lineup, helped the console regain... Read more...

The Nintendo executive believes that while there is potential, traditional retail will not be eliminated.

Among many industry analysts and executives at the BMO Capital Markets Digital Entertainment Conference, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime talked about the future of digital distribution.

"As for the idea that digital downloads will somehow eliminate retail, we just don't see it," Fils-Aime said.

The award arrives just in time for the release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

The ASEFOSAM, a professional plumber's association located in Spain, has awarded Nintendo's mascot Mario the silver award of excellence. The character was created 28 years ago by game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.

Mario's first appearance was in the arcade title Donkey Kong, in which he battled... Read more...

Square Enix is bringing together the developers of the original Super Nintendo game for a new entry in the series.

Square Enix is working on Estpolis, a new entry in the Lufia series, according to Famitsu.

The series, which was originally published by Taito, began in 1993 on the Super Nintendo. The last console entry in the series was for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Famitsu also reported that the team behind the original game will be working on the new title.

After a few delays, Wii owners will finally get to play the remake of the first Silent Hill game.

Konami confirmed that Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is coming to Wii on December 8 following a two-month delay.

Developed by Climax Studios, Konami's re-imagining of the series will be a timed Wii exclusive in the wake of the delay. Currently, the PlayStation 2 and PSP versions are slated for early 2010.

The 2006 million-seller has a sequel in sight.

In an interview with The Gaming Liberty, composer Shawn Lee revealed that he would be composing a soundtrack for a Bully sequel. Lee, who also worked on the soundtrack for the original Bully, said in an interview, "It looks like I will be doing the soundtrack for Bully 2 in the not so distant future".

Known in Japan as Last Window: Late Night Promise and Zangeki Reginleiv, the two titles are due out in Japan in January and February respectively.

Nintendo announced that Zangeki Reginleiv for Wii and Last Window: Late Night Promise for DS are coming to Japan in early 2010.

Zangeki Reginleiv, formerly known as Dynamic Slash (or Dynamic Zan), is an action game from Sandlot, who are responsible for Earth Defense Force. There are over 300 weapons to use and four-player co-op. It's set for a February 11 release.

Players will be able to play the jolly puzzler on December 7.

JV Games, creators of Pong Toss and Incoming, announced the release date for Christmas Clix, a holiday-themed puzzle title for WiiWare.

Coming December 7, the object of the game is to clear the presents Santa Claus keeps stacking and decorate a tree.

In order to accomplish this, players... Read more...

Called Shadow Walker in Japan, The Magic Obelisk is set for a North American release thanks to an ESRB listing.

Game Art's Shadow Walker, a WiiWare title in which players take on the role of a boy's shadow, will be released in North America, but under a different name, according to an ESRB listing.

The game, called The Magic Obelisk, has been rated E for Everyone and is described as being a puzzle game in which players guide a spirit floating across landscapes in the sky.

Owners of the DS title will be able to battle against the developers of the game.

n-Space has announced through their Facebook page that they will be hosting a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized Fan Match on Friday, November 13.

Players who join the event will be able to play against the n-Space development team. The event will last for two hours, starting at 7:30 p.m.... Read more...

Nintendo chief says the "future is dark" if their customers can't tell what sets their handhelds apart.

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata recently weighed in with his thoughts on the competition presented in the handheld gaming space by Apple's iPhone. While he said that it makes him "uncomfortable" to have Apple consistently presented as a Nintendo rival, he did admit that Nintendo has to be sure to communicate what sets their portables apart from the iPhone and iPod Touch.

The third DS remake of the classic series is coming out in Japan on January 28.

Square Enix has announced a January 28 Japanese release date for Dragon Quest VI.

The third in the Zenithia trilogy started in Dragon Quest IV and continued in V, Dragon Quest VI originally came out only in Japan in 1995.

Once again, the developers of the two previous remakes of Dragon Quest IV and V, ArtePiazza, are handling the development duties. However, this time around, the original developer is Heartbeat instead of Chunsoft.