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May 13, 2008

Pop Now Available For WiiWare Wii

by Carmine Red - 8:35 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Developer Nnooo hopes their original bubble-popping puzzle-shooter will prove accessible to all.

Pop was one of the earlier titles revealed for WiiWare, and it's also one of the first games available for the service. Priced at 700 Wii Points and downloadable via the Wii Shop Channel, the game tasks players with a simple mechanic: clicking on overlapping bubbles to pop them and score points. Developers hope this "gives anyone the ability to jump in and start popping straight away."

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Deca Sports Ships to US Retailers Wii

by Nick DiMola - 8:16 am EDT
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Budget priced with 10 unique sports, Wii Remote controls, and support for up to 4 players.

Hudson's answer to Nintendo's highly popular Wii Sports has shipped to stores today under the moniker Deca Sports. Deca Sports features a variety of sports including beach volleyball, snowboard cross, badminton, basketball, curling, figure skating, archery, supercross, soccer, and kart racing. All... Read more...

V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack Available Now on WiiWare Wii

by Nick DiMola - 8:01 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Press Release

High Voltage's recreation features a real-time 3D casino along with a 3D interface.

V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack released yesterday on the WiiWare service, bringing a little piece of Vegas to US Wii owners' homes. The game makes multiple control schemes available for use, including a Wii Remote point-and-click option. It features four-player multiplayer and 20 challenges for players to unlock.

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TV Show King Launches with WiiWare Service Wii

by Nick DiMola - 7:58 am EDT
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Test your trivia knowledge with up to three friends in three different quiz modes with three levels of difficulty.

Joining the launch lineup of the WiiWare Service, TV Show King released to the US market yesterday morning. TV Show King is Gameloft's first WiiWare title and focuses on the casual game market.

TV Show King is a mock quiz show which tests general trivia knowledge and can be played by 4 people... Read more...

LostWinds Now Available Alongside WiiWare Launch Wii

by Nick DiMola - 7:43 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Press Release

Guide Toku through Mistralis with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk and the power of the wind.

LostWinds released yesterday on the WiiWare Service along with the launch of the service. Using the Wii Remote to direct the power of the wind, players can guide the story's protagonist, Toku, around the world of Mistralis. Players will need to solve puzzles and combat enemies to progress and ultimately save the world.

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Hiroshi Yamauchi Now Richest Man in Japan

by Carmine Red - 7:34 am EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: Forbes

Nintendo’s ex-President is still a major stockholder and has a net worth of $7.8 billion.

Thanks to the rising fortunes of the company he led for more than 50 years, Hiroshi Yamauchi is now the richest man in Japan. According to a Forbes ranking of Japan’s Richest, Yamauchi is worth $7.8 billion, with $3 billion of that coming just in the last year thanks to soaring Nintendo stock values.

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Activision Announces Pitfall: The Big Adventure for Wii Wii

by Les Thomas - 6:12 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Business Wire

"What could be more fun than using the Wii Remote to swing on a vine over blood thirsty crocodiles as retro-cool Pitfall Harry?!" asks Activision's Dave Oxford.

The Pitfall series of video games have sold more than 10 million copies. Activision has decided the Wii was the perfect system to bring this classic adventure franchise to the next generation. "Wii is a natural and perfect fit for a Pitfall game, and it’s been fantastic to revolutionize this classic franchise through the application of the innovative Wii game mechanics," explains Dave Oxford, of Activision Publishing.

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Europe's WiiWare Launches May 20, Features Doctors and Pirates!

by Carmine Red - 5:26 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Press Release

Among Europe's eight launch titles: Dr. Mario, Toki Tori, Star Soldier R, and the unexpected Pirates: The Key of Dreams. Additionally, the Nintendo Channel will hit the territory May 30.

A little more than a week after the North American launch of Nintendo's WiiWare service, Europe will join in the downloadable fun on May 20. But whereas North America got six games, Europe may get up to eight. And while Nintendo's own Dr. Mario WiiWare title did not immediately go on sale in America as expected, the game will headline the European offerings alongside other unique titles.

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May 12, 2008

WiiWare Debuts in the United States Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 8:57 pm EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: Press Release

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King and LostWinds lead the six pack of games hitting the service on the first day.

Today's WiiWare launch met us with six new games for the gaming populace to purchase online. Nintendo also announced that, because of WiiWare’s launch, there will be no new Virtual Console games this week.

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King is available... Read more...

May 11, 2008

Iwata Asks Shigeru Miyamoto About Link’s Crossbow Training Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 9:53 pm EDT
Total comments: 75 Source: Iwata Asks

Miyamoto reveals information such as how the game originated as a side story akin to Majora’s Mask and how the initial Wii Zapper prototype was constructed of rubber bands and wire.

In the latest Iwata Asks, a series of interviews hosted by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, acclaimed game developer Shigeru Miyamoto was asked about Link’s Crossbow Training, The game, which has been out in America since November, just recently launched in Japan.

The genesis of Link’s Crossbow... Read more...

May 9, 2008

Take-Two to Release MLB Power Pros Sequel on Wii and DS Wii

by Nick DiMola - 3:55 pm EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: Press Release

The second iteration of the critically acclaimed and highly popular Japanese baseball series is coming to the US.

Take-Two announced today that they planned to release on US shores the second iteration of the highly popular MLB Power Pros series on both the Wii and DS. MLB Power Pros was released to the US market and was critically acclaimed for its deep gameplay and arcade style fun.

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Nyko Energy Pak Announced for Wii Balance Board

by Karlie Yeung - 2:09 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Press Release

The Nyko Energy Pak replaces batteries in the Wii Balance Board so you can charge it directly.

The Energy Pak from Nyko is a rechargeable battery unit that fits into the Wii Balance Board. This means that you don’t have to turn over the balance board every time the batteries need replacing. The AC Energy Pak's adapter is detachable, and allows for charging while you are using the board. An LED light on the pak indicates when it is fully charged, with a single charge lasting for up to 20 hours.

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Majesco to Release Zoo Hospital for Wii Wii

by Les Thomas - 8:23 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

First Wii game to allow players to take the role of veterinarian debuts in August.

Following the story line of the not-so-popular DS version, Majesco hopes to bring back the magic with Zoo Hospital for Wii. Your animal expert Aunt Lucy owns a zoo and you are fresh out of veterinary school. Together you will heal a variety of animals from around the world. Zoo Hospital is due out in August.

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May 8, 2008

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Coming to Wii and DS Wii

by Nick DiMola - 11:38 am EDT
Total comments: 13 Source: Press Release

Sierra Entertainment is currently developing the title to coincide with the release of the upcoming summer blockbuster film.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is currently being developed by Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, for both popular Nintendo consoles. Both titles will mirror the film, its action-adventure elements, and its fast pacing.

Players will navigate the story’s protagonist, Rick O’Connell, and his son from a third person perspective across various environments ranging from The Chinese Catacombs to The Himalayas.

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Protöthea to Launch with WiiWare Service Wii

by Nick DiMola - 3:06 am EDT
Total comments: 12 Source: Press Release

Ubisoft's title is a top-down vertically scrolling shooter with unscripted enemy AI.

Ubisoft announced Moday that they intend to bring Protöthea, a PC shooter originally released in 2005, to Nintendo’s WiiWare service with a number of improvements.

Protöthea is a top-down, vertically scrolling shooter that makes use of both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk for controlling a futuristic... Read more...

May 7, 2008

The Nintendo Channel is Out in America Wii

by Carmine Red - 12:42 pm EDT
Total comments: 21 Source: Nintendo Channel

Free up 248 blocks of memory for the free Wii Channel download and you'll be able to watch streaming video, download DS demos, and even purchase games online.

Supposedly, the Nintendo Channel was set to launch for American Wii owners on May 12, the same date that Nintendo's WiiWare Service is scheduled to become available. Instead, it appeared for download early this morning. Users will discover a bevy of features in Nintendo's latest offering, but first they'll have to make space in their Wii memory.

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May 5, 2008

Nintendo Ships Crosswords DS to Stores DS

by Nick DiMola - 1:15 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Press Release

The game includes an array of puzzles with a progressive level of difficulty.

Crosswords DS is officially shipping to retail outlets today. The title features over 1,000 crossword puzzles built for skill levels ranging from beginner to expert. In addition to varying difficulty levels, a hint system is included to aid the player when stuck on a particular puzzle.

Crosswords DS is the latest in the popular Touch Generations line of Nintendo DS games.

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Rock Band Wii DLC to be Distributed on Discs Wii

by Nick DiMola - 1:10 pm EDT
Total comments: 65 Source: Press Release

First track pack to launch shortly after Rock Band’s release.

When Rock Band was officially announced for the Wii a few weeks ago, downloadable content was still an uncertainty. It appears now that it is unlikely to happen, as Harmonix and MTV Games plan to release the downloadable tracks from the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions as a series of track pack expansions on discs for Wii.

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This Week’s Virtual Console Wii

by Neal Ronaghan - 6:39 am EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Press Release

Puzzling Pokémon and a vigilante are at the forefront in this week’s games.

For the first set of games in May 2008, Virtual Console will receive another Nintendo 64 game (Pokémon Puzzle League) and an old NES beat-‘em-up (Renegade).

Pokémon Puzzle League, which came out in America in 2000, is a Pokémon influenced version of the classic puzzle series Panel de Pon... Read more...

May 4, 2008

Wii and Wii Fit to Be Featured at Select Westin Hotels Wii

by Carmine Red - 2:29 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Press Release

Remember LodgeNet? Now Nintendo's Wii will become a part of WestinWORKOUT rooms at select hotels across the US and feature games like Big Brain Academy and Wii Fit.

Video games in hotels are nothing new. Nintendo's GateWay program has provided Nintendo handheld and home console experiences for airline passengers and hotel guests since 1993, sometimes through a third-party service like LodgeNet. But with the Wii's unique capacity to encourage activity and motion... Read more...

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