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 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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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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.

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."

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.

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.

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...

Final Fantasy IV hits the Virtual Console, but you'd never know it by the name.

This week in Nintendo downloads, we have seven new titles across the Nintendo digital platforms, including two for WiiWare, one for Virtual Console, and four for DSiWare.

First up for WiiWare is Max and the Magic Marker, from Denmark-based developers Press Play. This charming puzzle platformer... Read more...

Rising Star Games to work with a Spanish Nintendo fansite community to localize the game's script.

In a unique display of collaboration between a game's publisher and its fans, Rising Star Games has partnered with the community of Spanish website DSWii.es to produce a Spanish localization of Wii title Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon.

After approaching Rising Star with the idea,... Read more...

Mistwalker's upcoming Wii RPG could have battles in real-time.

A blog post by the director of the Last Story, Hironobu Sakaguchi, at Mistwalker's web site hints at a real-time battle system for the Wii role-playing game.

"Production of the last story is advancing smoothly. But, I want you to understand how difficult it is to finish the last fixes and it... Read more...

The sequel will feature more words, D-pad controls, and new puzzles. UPDATED with official press release.

5th Cell is readying a sequel to Scribblenauts for a fall release, according to an article from next month's Nintendo Power.

Once again exclusive for DS, Scribblenauts 2 will feature improved controls, which were a big issue with the first title. There will now be D-pad controls for the on-screen avatar, as well as improved stylus controls. The developers also promise that the camera will be better.

See Commander Video run in this new trailer for the next game in the Bit.Trip series.

Gaijin Games released the first gameplay trailer for Bit.Trip Runner, the fourth game in their Bit.Trip WiiWare series.

Unlike the previous games, however, players will control Commander Video directly. Runner will be a platforming title in which Commander Video runs through the stage. Players will make him jump or slide in order to avoid the obstacles. Like previous Bit. Trip games, Runner will have rhythm-focused gameplay.

Shaun White trades his snowboard for a skateboard in his upcoming Wii game.

Ubisoft has announced that they are working on a third Shaun White title for Wii. Unlike the first two titles, however, it will be a skateboarding game.

Shaun White Skateboarding will be developed by Ubisoft Montreal, and is slated to be released this holiday. White expressed his enthusiasm in an interview with Los Angeles-based radio station KROQ.