Nintendo Wii News
- Record buyers head-'Over'-heels for 7-year-old Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 6:19PMConnie Talbot's first release, "Over the Rainbow," has already gone gold in the United Kingdom (100,000 copies) and platinum in Korea (15,000 copies) and has logged more than 46 million hits on YouTube.
- Record buyers head-"Over"-heels for 7-year-old Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 6:16PM Connie Talbot's first release, "Over the Rainbow," has already gone gold in the United Kingdom (100,000 copies) and platinum in Korea (15,000 copies) and has logged more than 46 million hits on YouTube. Not bad for a 7-year-old.
- TalkRadar 22 – quiz show! Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 5:34PMTalkRadar 22 – quiz show! Guess these iconic SFX and win a GR shirt! Plus we chat with Gears 2 mastermind Cliffy "Cliff Bleszinski" B!
- Help for hundreds needed in Toys campaign Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 1:54PM Toys for Joy will kick off their fund raising with a community yard sale.
- A virtual battle of the bands (Reuters) Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 1:46PMRALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Wannabe rock stars will have a greater choice of instruments and songs to choose from as videogames like "Guitar Hero World Tour" and "Rock Band 2" introduce new features.
- Cherry Foundation denies news account Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 1:33PMThe president of The Cherry Foundation, a nonprofit charity affiliated with a state mental hospital in Goldsboro, sent out letters this week countering what she said were "misconceptions" created by a story in last Sunday's News & Observer.
- JAPAN: 360 sales success continues Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 6:27AMMicrosoft's console outsells PS3 for the third week in a row whilst DS continues to dominate
- Preventing home fires this year'€s campaign Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 3:10AMFirefighters in St. Tammany Parish will take part in Fire Prevention Week today through Oct. 11 with a host of open houses, school demonstrations and more.
- Waterford completes $1 million renovation Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 3:02AMThe Waterford at Fairway Village has completed a $1 million renovation in time to celebrate its 10th year in business, the retirement home announced this week.
- Atari President Phil Harrison To Keynote The Unity Developer Conference Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 3:01AM Phil Harrison speaks at Unite, the yearly Unity developer conference, October 22-24, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- DVD picks and video games Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 2:32AMDVD Picks.
- New iPod Nano Has Fun Features Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 1:28AMIn a world of iPhones and iPod touches, what’s a poor nano to do? Though Apple released the fourth version of its iPod nano on Sept. 10, is the update enough to keep the nano relevant in the era of touchscreens?
- FIFA 09 Sells More Than 1.2 Million Copies at European Retail in Week One Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 7:24PMMaking It the Fastest Selling FIFA Game of All Time
- 16:53 (BST), 09/10/2008 MLB Front Office Manager Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS – 2K Sports, the sports ... Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 7:04PM– 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that MLB Front Office Manager, the next step in competitive fandom for baseball enthusiasts, will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC this winter.
- Apple iPod Touch named T3's gadget of the year Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 6:59PMApple has swept the board at Britain's T3 technology magazine's annual awards, winning four top prizes, including gadget of the year for its iPod Touch.
- Gaming column: Wario Land: Shake it Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 5:17PMThe levels and bosses you will face are intriguing but not the most inventive or original you’ll ever see. But that is just fine, because the point here is fun, not groundbreaking gameplay. Shake It won’t blow you away but after doing your aerobics on Wii Fit or some silly sports game, don’t be above it all to give this one a try.
- A video game that reads your mind Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 5:12PM"What was I thinking?" just took on new meaning for video game fans. (And no, we're not talking about the reaction they may have to purchasing the latest title for $69.99.) Neurosky, a company that specializes in wearable sensors, is set to debut "a brainwave-controlled video game" at this week's Tokyo ...
- Sony PSP Gaining Access to PlayStation Store Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 5:05PMEver since Apple launched the App Store for the iPhone 3G, it seems like every other handheld wants the ability to download new applications on the fly.
- Google AdSense: It's In the Game Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 5:04PMCasual gamers in the middle of a hot and heavy game of Word Challenge will have to wait for a word from the sponsor before they can continue. A 15-second spot from Esurance rolls while the gamer waits and then play resumes.
- Face Off: 'NHL 09' vs. 'NHL 2K9' Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 12:49PMIn the world of sports video games, not much can really change year to year. The game at its core is the same, but it's what video-game developers add that makes it worth spending the cash. Such is the case with season's National Hockey League video games: "NHL 09" from EA Sports and "NHL 2K9" from 2K Sports.
- NEWS: DanceDanceRevolution: Disney Grooves Coming to Wii Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 12:39PMGroove to the beat with Mickey, Minnie, and friends to 40 popular Disney songs in the latest iteration of the popular rhythm game.
- Sony says to launch 80GB PS3 in Japan this month Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 12:38PMTOKYO (AFP) - Sony said Thursday it will launch a beefed-up version of its PlayStation 3 in Japan this month at the same price as the current version but with double the storage capacity.
- Sony Announces 80 GB PS3 for Japan Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 12:36PMIn what may be a sign of things to come, Sony has announced it will offer a PlayStation 3 with an 80 GB hard disk drive in Japan by the end of October.
- VIDEO GAME REVIEW: ‘de Blob' Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 12:28PM"de Blob" For: Nintendo Wii From: Blue Tongue/THQ ESRB Rating: Everyone (mild cartoon violence) In "de Blob," it is your job, as the aforementioned blob, to return color to a city left completely monochrome by a nasty corporation of ink people. You do this simply by rolling around town, smashing into paint repositories of different colors, and rolling over and jumping onto rooftops, walls, ...
- VIDEO GAME REVIEW: ‘de Blob' Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 12:27PM"de Blob"
- VIDEO GAME REVIEW: ‘de Blob' Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 12:26PMIn "de Blob," it is your job, as the aforementioned blob, to return color to a city left completely monochrome by a nasty corporation of ink people. You do this simply by rolling around town, smashing into paint repositories of different colors, and rolling over and jumping onto rooftops, walls, trees, city dwellers and more in order to save their colorful souls.
- Nintendo Wii bringt Youtube zum Einsturz Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 5:04AM In einer Youtube-Kampagne für das neue Nintendo-Wii-Spiel "Mario Land: Shake it" schüttelt der Konsolenhersteller die Videoplattform ordentlich durcheinander.
- Scarecrow Festival highlights Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 5:02AM Scarecrow Festival highlights For kids:
- Microsoft lining up Japanese game designers to increase sales of Xbox 360 Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 4:55AMCHIBA, Japan - Microsoft Corp. will be releasing games developed by top Japanese designers for its Xbox 360 console, a senior executive said Thursday, the latest effort by the U.S. software maker to make inroads in a market where it has long struggled.
- TOMY Corporation Announces New Vertical Video Game Publishing Strategy Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 8:00PM TOKYO & LOS ANGELES----Leading toy company, TOMY Corporation, announced today at Tokyo Game Show the expansion of its consumer software business and a move into vertical video game publishing in North America and Europe.
- Need For Speed Undercover Online Modes Details and New Xbox 360 Screenshots Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 7:58PMAll-New Cops and Robbers Mode Highlights Online Multiplayer Experience
- 'NHL 09' first star in hockey franchise Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 7:51PMIn the world of sports video games, not much can really change year to year. The game at its core is the same, but it's what video-game developers add that makes it worth spending the cash.
- Nintendo promises Wii production surge for the holidays Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 7:30PMThe holidays are fast approaching and Nintendo wants everyone to have a Wii game console. To combat the chronic Wii shortages experienced over the last two holiday seasons, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime says there will be a “significant increase” in console production and shipments. He adds that 50% more consoles should be hitting store shelves from October to December. Nintendo ...
- Fight for Wii Goes to ITC Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 7:19PMROCKVILLE - The fight goes on. Two years after its introduction, the Nintendo Wii a popular computer game platform continues to be challenged by a Rockville company that claims Nintendo stole its technology.
- 17:00 (BST), 08/10/2008 Need For Speed Undercover Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS – Black Box, a studio of ... Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 7:13PM– Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today unveiled the online modes in , including the all-new multiplayer mode, Cops and Robbers. This visceral team-based mode pits two teams of four players against each other in the ultimate battle-royale.
- A Base on Balls: Mario Super Slugger is a decent addition, but no home run Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 6:12PMOver the years there have been many Mario games that feature Mario in different sports, including Mario Super Baseball, which was released on the Nintendo GameCube in 2005. Like many other Mario sports games it had a fun arcade feel, great graphics, comic voices, special super moves and lots of fun stuff to do. Now the Wii gets its own turn with Mario Super Slugger, a game that has its share of ...
- Analyst augurs flat Sept. game sales Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 5:20PMElectronic Entertainment Design and Research analyst Jesse Divnich believes last month saw just 1 percent US industry growth; Force Unleashed pegged as top seller.
- Consumers may shop cautiously for toys during holiday Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 1:23PMNEW YORK -- Will financial-market turmoil be the Grinch this Christmas?
- TGS 08: We Ski & Snowboard First Look [Wii] Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 1:11PMBoarders won't be left out of the fun this time around.
- Nintendo's Brainy Strategy Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 1:01PMThe company's DS console is a growing haven for games that test your smarts as well as your reflexes.
- Analyst 'convinced' Wii HD is coming Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 7:00AMMichael Pachter insists that high definition move would place Nintendo in strong position
- Parents can temper a child's tantrum Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 4:37AMWe've all seen the scenario — a child is throwing a tantrum in a supermarket or other public place, causing stress for himself, his parent and other shoppers.
- Burglars target new renters in West University neighborhood Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 4:19AMWhen University junior Paul Kozik returned from class Monday afternoon, he discovered the screen outside his bedroom window was slashed and his wallet, cell phone and MP3 player were gone.
- TGS '08: We Ski & Snowboard First Look [Wii] Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 8:11PMBoarders won't be left out of the fun this time around.
- Wario, Kirby, Sonic return in new video game adventures Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 8:03PMFor a self-effacing, portly little plumber, Mario may be the most ambitious guy in video games. It's not enough that he has the most recognizable face in the industry; his parents at Nintendo have promoted him everywhere, from T-shirts and lunchboxes to cartoons and cell-phone ringtones. He's probably more familiar to kids of a certain generation than Mickey Mouse.
- Stones River Mall gearing up for Christmas Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 6:23PMChristmas may still be more than two months away, but that hasn't stopped Stones River Mall from unveiling its upcoming holiday shopping and events schedule. Events at the mall on Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro, which has undergone recent expansion with the addition of new stores, a food court and outdoor lifestyle venue, include everything from a special holiday festival, pet night, free ...
- Mono 2.0 Boosts Cross-Platform App Development Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 5:04PM The Mono project has just released Version 2.0 of its open-source implementation of Microsoft's .NET framework. Mono is both a runtime environment for applications and a kit for developers writing applications with C, as well as other Common Language Infrastructure languages developed by the European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA).
- Chrono Trigger DS, Henry Hatsworth, and the World of Goo [Wii] Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 1:14PMLast week we spent a couple of days at the Nintendo Media Summit where we got to get some hands-on time with more than 20 games. You'll find previews from the event up on our site, but we wanted to highlight a few games that are worth looking at again.
- Japan game market shrank 21% in first half Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 8:38AMJapan's computer gaming market shrank by 21 percent in the first six months of the current financial year, due mainly to sharply lower sales of game consoles and handhelds, according to data released on Tuesday.
- Edgewood Manor donates Wii to Port Clinton Senior Center Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 8:38AMPORT CLINTON --Edgewood Manor donated a Nintendo Wii to the Port Clinton Senior Center last month.
