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The bunnies are back, bunnier than before 2007-05-24 00:45:16 Prepare yourself, as the crazy bunnies will make a return and attempt to invade out lovely corner of the universe. Ubisoft says Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 will be funnier and will have more insane minigames than the original.
“After having invaded the world of Rayman, the insane Rabbids have a new objective: THE INVASION OF PLANET EARTH! They have established their base in a nearby shopping mall and have just begun training for their nastiest scheme yet! As part of their training, the Rabbids must carry out several missions around the globe to prepare themselves for World Domination.
Rayman will now attempt to foil their plans by infiltrating their camp as one of them and hopefully stop this insanity!”
Get ready to take on the bunnies this fall. For now though, here are the first screenshots from Rabbids 2. (more…)
New Metroid Prime Corruption screenshots 2007-05-22 22:33:17
These five screenshots were just released along with the game logo above. Are you ready to take on Dark Samus with the Wiimote and Nunchuk ? You’d better be..
Read more:Metroid
, Corruption
Lara Croft swings to Wii 2007-05-16 09:52:39 The re-make of the original Tomb Raider game is coming to Wii
. Eidos Interactive (the creators and owners of the franchise) announced that besides being available on PS2 and PC on June 5th, Tomb Raider Anniversary will also see a Nintendo Wii release. When that might be exactly is not known at the moment but hopefully we’ll get a release date soon.
Kathryn Clements, Senior Brand Manager of the Tomb Raider franchise: “The Nintendo Wii is a hugely innovative games console, and we wanted to make a special version of Anniversary to appeal to Wii owners. The Wiimote & Nunchuck controller allows Wii gamers to control Lara in brand new, unique ways, and there are plenty of new features, to be revealed soon, which will ensure Anniversary really hits the spot - literally.” Read more:Lara Croft
Virtual Ninja Monday 2007-05-14 13:04:48 This week, Virtual Console will see three new classics: Ninja
Gaiden, Ninja Spirit and Pac-Man. Details, prices below.
Ninja Gaiden (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): Players take on the role of Ryu Hayabusa, a rising warrior in his family’s clan whose main role in the world is to protect the Dark Dragon Blade from falling into the hands of evil. Ryu travels to America to seek vengeance for his father’s death. Players fight their way through 14 challenging side-scrolling levels while defeating gangs of street thugs, battling evil ninjas and fighting barbarian bosses by using the deadly Dragon Sword, ninja skills and Ninpo (ninja magic). Players can run, crouch, jump and climb as they make their way through each stage and collect items to gain points, strength and weapons.
Ninja Spirit (TurboGrafx16, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points): Ninja Spirit is a side-scrolling action game that amazed the gaming world with its precision graphics and quality game play. Play as the ninja Moonli Read more:Monday
Namco Bandai announces Soulcalibur Legends 2007-05-11 13:05:53 Namco
Bandai is bringing the Soulcalibur franchise to Wii with the Wii-exclusive Soulcalibur Legends
. The game is developed from the ground up specifically for Wii and takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
“An unparalleled experience awaits gamers.”
Makoto Iwai, NAMCO BANDAI: “Over the past ten years, since the release of the original Soulblade, the team behind the Soulcalibur series has pushed the envelope of technology and innovation with each iteration. With Soulcalibur Legends, they saw the opportunity to once again create an immersive experience that is unique to the franchise.”
No screenshots yet but here’s some really cool concept art and the logo.
“In Soulcalibur Legends, follow the 16th century exploits of Siegfried and Soulcalibur characters, new and old as they find themselves on a quest for ultimate power in order to save an empire from destruction. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as the
SEGA announces Ghost Squad 2007-05-11 06:41:59
SEGA told the world today that the arcade hit, GhostSquad
, is getting the Wii treatment. Using the Wiimote, you’ll be able to eliminate terrorists, release hostages, deactivate bombs, and even rescue the US President when terrorists hijack Air Force One.
Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe:“Ghost Squad was a great success at the arcades because it provided players with instantly exciting gameplay, coupled alongside well thought out pace. The Wii version has mirrored this entirely and is a brilliant way to bring all the arcade excitement into gamers homes. Ghost Squad utilises the Wii Remote perfectly as a light gun, resulting in the game being a total blast.” (more…)
Google Reader for Wii launched 2007-05-08 15:56:17 Google has, secretly it seems, launched their Google Reader
service specifically for Wii
. Google Reader
can take advantage of the buttons on your Wiimote, letting you navigate easily from the comfort of your couch:
up/down: scroll up/down
right/left: next/previous item
1 button: show subscriptions
2 button: show links
When showing subscriptions:
up/down: previous/next subscription
right: select current subscription
left: close
-/+: collapse/expand folder
Needless to say, this is a cool move from Google. This is the address to use: http://www.google.com/reader/wii Read more:Google
Shake it baby! Boogie trailer and new screenshots 2007-05-08 13:01:40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWsZqzQ7P7g
EA put out five new screens and a trailer from their upcoming music-based Wii-exclusive game today. Here’s a quote from the announcement press release if you haven’t heard of this game yet: “Boogie
will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills. With innovative gameplay that perfectly matches the unique Wii controls, Boogie is the ultimate videogame party package.”
Read more:Shake
Official Wii site offers VC preview videos 2007-05-07 10:53:17 Here’s a very welcome move from Nintendo. If you’ve been having problems deciding what virtual console titles you should spend your $$$ on, your choice has just been made a lot easier.
You now have the option to check out ~30 second clips of the arcade classics on the official Wii
site right here. A great way to see what it is that you’re buying exactly. Read more:Official
, videos
Shigeru Miyamoto in TIME 100 2007-05-06 04:19:18
Shigery Miyamoto
was recently chosen by TIME readers to be one of the most influential people of the year. GoNintendo has managed to get the scans, click to enlarge them below.
Boogie trailer from EA 2007-06-20 08:06:13
EA has released this fun looking Boogie
trailer, showing how the Wiimotes relate to the action on the screen. By the way, a microphone will be included with the game so get ready for some serious singing when the game is released in late August this year. Take a look at an older trailer and some screenshots here.
Majesco announces Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy 2007-06-28 01:45:45 Majesco Entertainment announced “BlastWorks
: Build
, Fuse & Destroy” - a side-scrolling shooter that lets players craft the game to their liking by building their own levels, ships and enemy ships. Players will also be able to “absorb” the pieces and weapons of destroyed enemy ships to bolster their own defenses during battle.
“Across more than 15 different land, air and sea missions, the goal of Blast Works is to destroy enemy ships while continually growing your own into a massive craft by absorbing their fragments. The larger a “fused ship” is, the easier it is to protect from the growing onslaught of enemy firepower. Players can also upgrade their ship in the Hangar by customising weapons, propulsion systems and armour. Creative types will further enjoy building a ship from scratch with the Ship Editor and then testing it out in combat on a custom level they’ve built with the Level Editor. To defend the Hangar, players must use the Wii Remote™ lik
Nicole Kidman’s Brain Age 2 ad 2007-06-26 23:49:23
This is not directly Wii-related news but I’m posting it anyway. You might have heard that Nicole Kidman
is the new face of Nintendo. Well, this is her (first?) Nintendo DS advertisement and wow..the woman looks hot even in her 40’s. Read more:Brain
, Nicole Kidman
European surgeons, get your scalpels ready 2007-06-26 06:47:40 Nintendo has announced that Trauma Center: Second Opinion will see a European
release on 10th August 2007.
The press release explains things quite nicely: Following the same format as the original Trauma Center, Second Opinion is a fast-paced action-filled game where players must complete the tasks set for them as quickly and accurately as possible. With points awarded for both accuracy and speed, a truly great surgeon will need a confident, but steady hand. In this version of the game, all the surgeon’s actions are controlled using a series of life-like movements with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, making Trauma Center more exciting and realistic than ever before.
The game’s controls add a very different dimension to Trauma Center: Second Opinion. With a two-handed play scheme utilising both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, players can select instruments using the Nunchuk in one hand whilst the other hand employs the chosen tool, adding precision and realism to the game.
So you’d better Read more:ready
Mario Party 8 becomes the fastest-selling title in the series 2007-07-02 13:30:32 Nintendo sent out a glowing press release today stating that the Wii-exclusive MarioParty
8 has become the fastest selling
game in the series
.
This latest installment has sold over 550,000 copies in the US since it launched on May 29th this year.
George Harrison from Nintendo of America: “The overwhelming response not only reminds us how much fans absolutely love the Mario Party franchise but also proves the unmatched ability of the Wii system to attract new players. Wii users are keeping the Mario Party going strong.”
Nintendo counterfeiter cought and forced to pay $2.5million 2007-07-06 05:59:56 A Uruguayan Civil Court Judge recently ordered a major counterfeiter of Nintendo
video game products to pay Nintendo $2.5 million
in damages and legal expenses.
The Court determined that the offender and three of his related corporations were responsible for the sale and distribution of tens of thousands of counterfeit Nintendo products.
Back in 2001, four retail shops and a warehouse were raided and seven truck loads with about 30,000 counterfeit Nintendo products were seized in Montevideo, valued at over one million US dollars. Following the seizure, the owner was criminally charged with trademark counterfeiting. Curiously, the criminal trial ended in 2003 with the granting of an unexplained executive pardon or “gracia”.
In addition to the criminal charges, Nintendo filed a civil action against the owner and his businesses, claiming he was selling and distributing counterfeit Nintendo products on a large scale, obtaining sizeable profits, and damaging Nintendo’s rep Read more:forced
Boogie soundtrack listing 2007-07-10 08:58:11 EA has shot over a list of the 35 songs that will be in their upcoming dancing/singing game Boogie
.
Before the actual list, here’s a few words from Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at EA:”This is a breakthrough game with a landmark soundtrack. We’ve brought together generations of the biggest hits in pop music history for a game that takes Wii innovation to a whole new level. Boogie is truly the ultimate family fun experience.”
Boogie will be released on August 31st in Europe and will ship with a packed-in karaoke microphone peripheral and includes new versions of tracks made popular by the hit bands listed below. (more…)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games trailer 2007-07-19 12:16:44 SEGA sent out a shout today letting us know that the trailer for “Mario
& Sonic
at the OlympicGames
” is available. We have it right here for you:
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games will be the first time the two icons, Mario and Sonic, will appear in a game together. The game will be released this Holiday season on both Wii and DS.
Here’s a little about the game: “In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, players will compete in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Using a supporting cast of characters from the amazing worlds of both Mario and Sonic, gamers will be able to compete as or against a range of lovable personalities including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more. Innovative usage of the Wii and DS control systems to maneuver a favourite character will allow players to race the likes of Mario and Sonic down the 100m track, engage in exhilarating rallies in ta
Wii makes console history in the UK 2007-08-30 03:58:55 According to figures released by Chart Track, UK’s leading independent music, video and software performance and sales tracking company, Wii
has now sold over 1million units in just 38 weeks.
That’s 11 weeks faster than the PS2 (50 weeks) and 22 weeks faster than Xbox 360 (60 weeks).
David Yarnton, General Manager, Nintendo UK: “The non-stop demand for Wii even in the traditionally slow sales periods for video games in the UK is clearly behind this record breaking achievement.”
He added: “With more great games such as Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3 and Endless Ocean launching in 2007, Wii, together with Nintendo DS, will continue to be the main driving forces behind the expansion of the video game market this year.” Read more:makes
Nintendo confirms Link’s Crossbow Training 2007-09-11 04:01:01 Rumors were flying around yesterday that Wii Zapper would be bundled with a new Zelda game. And turns out the rumor mill got it exactly right this time - Nintendo
today officially announced that the Wii Zapper will be bundled with Link’s CrossbowTraining
.
The Zapper goes on sale November 19 for $19.99 and according to Nintendo, the bundled game will provide a perfect demonstration of the way the Wii Zapper could be used in other games.
Crossbow Training won’t be huge game of course but definitely a treat for all Zelda fans. The game drops you into a world in the style of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and as Link, you will progress through a series of tests to perfect your crossbow marksmanship. You’ll start with stationary bull’s-eyes and graduate to moving targets before defending Link against all kinds of enemies.
“The Wii Zapper combines our remarkable controllers into one housing with a classic style reminiscent of arcade-style games. Both veteran an
August data shows Wii outsold PS3 3 to 1 in Japan 2007-09-03 02:51:18 As a shock to no one, Wii
outsold the PS3 once again in Japan
- the August
ratio was 3 to 1. According to numbers from Enterbrain, in the four weeks ending August 26 Nintendo sold 245,653 units compared with 81,541 units of by Sony.
Over the last months Nintendo’s lead has become smaller though - in June the ratio was nearly 6 to 1 and in July 4 to 1.
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