Sony Corp. is closer to breaking even on its new-generation PlayStation 3 videogame console because it costs 35% less to make than the previous model, according to technology-research firm iSuppli Corp. The electronics giant is locked in a battle with …
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Pikmin, Pokemon revamp top Nintendo lineup
Nintendo has enjoyed tremendous success thanks to the forward-thinking innovations of its DS and Wii systems, but the company’s lineup is focused squarely on the past. The publisher revealed today its first-party and third-party lineup of Wii and DS games …
Nintendo’s GameCube-to-Wii Games Confirmed
Nintendo UK has released a massive release date list of Wii and DS titles for Europe today. Eurogamer notes that this list features the first GameCube-to-Wii ports, dubbed “New Play Control!” titles, which include Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis. This …
Gene Simmons Axe Guitar For Rock Band And Guitar Hero
Gene Simmons and the Interactive Game Group have come together to offer gamers the chance to play their very own ‘Axe Guitar’ in Guitar Hero, or Rock Band. Gene Simmons commented on the videogame accessory adaptation of his iconic guitar: …
Nintendo Plays A Game For Me, Includes Slur
Video game companies send me games: not surprising. Yesterday, Nintendo sent me a game they played for me: say what? In my mailbox yesterday was a copy of 2005’s “Animal Crossing: Wild World” for the DS out of the shrinkwrap …
WiiWare and Virtual Console
Nintendo has announced today’s new downloadable games from the Wii Shop. Here’s what you’ll find on the Wii Shop today for WiiWare and Virtual Console games, available starting at 9am PST! WiiWare Releases: SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN (Taito, 1 player, …
Final Fantasy sequel Crystal-izing on Wii, DS
Final Fantasy fans will soon have a new Crystal Chronicles spin-off to submerge themselves in, but it won’t be the long-MIA The Crystal Bearers. First revealed by Japanese magazine Shonen Jump in October, Square Enix today officially announced Final Fantasy …
Dragon Ball: Origins Demo Hits Euro Nintendo Channel
N-Europe’s Nathan Whincup writes: “Sticking to what appears to be a now solid schedule for DS demos on the Nintendo Channel in Europe, a demo of Dragon Ball: Origins is now up for grabs and just waiting to be downloaded …
No Crossing/Wii Speak Bundle In Scandinavia
Unfortunately, our fellow Norwegian gamers won’t be able to buy Animal Crossing: Let’s Go To The City and Wii Speak in a cheaper bundle. With just under a week to go until Nintendo unleash the Wii version of Animal Crossing …
Spore Creatures NDS Commercial
Spore Creatures – Only on Nintendo DS Available Now Rated E for everyone You can dream it, build it, and bring your creature to life. Make friends, battle enemies and save the Galaxy. Spore Creaures, only on the Nintendo DS.