Archive for the 'Nintendo' Category

25 Jul

PopCap Brings Peggle To The DS

Peggle,for the people who do not know is an terrifyingly addictive game that can be enjoyed by anyone with a brain. Earlier this year many people including me got their hopes up that the Peggle would come out for the Nintendo DS. We waited and waited with no announcement, and finally after over 3 months [...]

24 Jul

Will Wii’s Be Sold Out Over Christmas?

This Christmas one of the hottest toys under the tree will be Nintendo Wii’s. At least for the people who are able to get their hands on one. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata told a magazine he couldn’t promise US holiday shoppers would be able to find a Wii for under the tree this year. 
Iwata said, “We [...]

23 Jul

Dangerous Charging Devices Flooding The UK

Recently flawed third-party device chargers were accidentally leaked into the UK form China. The BBC has issued a warning on the chargers for DS Lite, Nintendo DS, and Gameboy Machines. There may be other flawed chargers for mobile phones and music devices.
Many of the chargers have different markings, codes, or writing on them making them [...]

21 Jul

Wii:In US Hits 10.9m Sales, Awarded King of Game Systems

After just 20 months, Wii is the new console leader in the United States. Nintendo has sold over 10.9 Wii units in the U.S. alone.
Wii has finally taken the crown from the coveted Xbox 360 and has been awarded the king of all game systems. The Wii won’t stop here with the number of sales still going up there [...]

20 Jul

Rumor: Nintendo Creating New MotionPlus Wiimote

Recently a new rumor was leaked about Nintendos’ new MotionPlus attachment for their Wiimotes. 
There is not much known about the attachment besides the fact that it will enable players to throw objects like virtual frisbees to virtual puppies with unbelievable realism. The creator and director of the project is Katsuya Eguchi, who has not yet released very much information on the [...]

16 Jul

New Nintendo DS Game Announcement: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Yesterday at Nintendo’s press conference in Hollywood , a brand new Nintendo DS GTA title was announced. The new GTA, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, will be for the Nintendo DS and will sport a brand new game engine along with brand new characters. 
“This is a game that will deliver a rich, fast-paced and intense ‘Grand Theft [...]

10 Jul

Captain Rainbow: Nintendos’ New Superhero?

Recently the first trailer was released for Nintendo’s newest revealed Wii title and hero, Captain Rainbow. You can find this trailer at http://www.wipido.com/video/1722. In the video the titular character, Captain Rainbow, finds himself on an island populated entirely by obscure characters from past Nintendo games.
In the game, players control a geek named Nick who takes a trip to Mimin Island, [...]

03 Jul

Star Wars For the Wii

Since the Wii system came out many gamers including me have fantisized about using the Wii remote in a light saber duel against Darth Vador. Last Tuesday LucasArts revealed Star Wars is a working  project that will make use of Nintendo’s controller in exactly that fashion.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed  has already been announced and previewed for the next generation systems. Star Wars: [...]

27 Jun

Guiness World Records: The Videogame

This fall Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games,  and Guinness World Records are all teaming up to bring Guinness World Records: The Videogame  to the Wii and  the Nintendo DS.
The interactive game will allow players to both observe and participitate in the most remarkable activities in the world. The game is giving players the opportunity to become a true [...]

25 Jun

Nintendo: Partners Up To Help Sick Children

Most people view video games as a daily competitive or fun activity that is all about winning and being the best.  Sometimes, and only sometimes, they are about making the world a better and more joyful place.  One gaming company who is helping do this is Nintendo, who has recently partnered up with Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation. 
Nintendo has placed [...]