Nintendo Wii News Archives

Rumour has it, and confirmed by Ubisoft, that Prince of Persia will be swinging to the Wii afterall.

Tags: Ubisoft , Yves Guillemot , Wii Balance Board O 2 It seems that Ubisoft plans on cashing in on the success of Rayman Raving Rabbids and Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 . The company just rolled out a press release ...

Little Big Planet will be in stores this October! Video games will probably be the reason why I don't go outside, but as long as GIANTMag.com needs someone to talk about what's next instead of what's now, then ...

May 30th, 2008 by Mark R in Gaming Gadgets , PC Gadgets I couldn't resist reporting on this one.

All-new Sim City title coming to Nintendo platforms. Electronic Arts today announced SimCity Creator , "an open-ended, highly creative game with a sense of humor," f or both the Nintendo DS and the Wii.

From today Wii owners can download the latest channel to be introduced to the console.

It used to be that a quiet ride along a sunny country road on a Sunday afternoon was enough entertainment to satisfy the whole family.

Nintendo dominates Japanese software charts Nintendo platforms have dominated the Japanese software chart for the week ended May 25, with titles for the Wii and DS taking up nine of the top ten places.

While Mario has always been the star of the Nintendo show, his archenemy, Wario, hasn't done too badly for himself.

Be a powerful mayor -- create, enjoy and destroy your ultimate city. Start by zoning your city, constructing homes, businesses, factories, skyscrapers, freeways, railroads, and much more.

Remember how fun it was to sit down with the Xbox, and play The Kore Gang? If you answered yes, then you are either a developer, or a liar.

TazedSoul writes "During Ubidays 2008 , Ubisoft revealed that its upcoming snowboarder, Shaun White Snowboarding, will be coming to Nintendo Wii.

Just when it seems like the week will go by without an exciting announcement comes word of a new Wario Land game for the Nintendo Wii.

Rose Lappin, managing director of Nintendo Australia. Photo: James Davies It is Nintendo's turn to sit in the interview hot seat as Jason Hill talks to Australian managing director, Rose Lappin, about the ...

Steven Spielberg is more than just an Academy Award-winning film producer and director - he's a video game creator as well.

Kids, donat eat your video games. Greenpeace recently released a report titled aPlaying Dirty,a which identified a number of hazardous chemicals contained within the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii ...

If you felt weird waving a Wiimote in front of a television to play videogames, the just-released "Wii Fit" from Nintendo gives you an alternative.

Retail sales have fallen in successive months for the first time in more than two years, official figures have shown.

Nintendo is releasing what might be the first big-budget console game that they hope will pull in that ever-elusive segment: mothers.

"While Nintendo hasn't finalized the price yet, it's going to be around 9 bucks," the studio wrote on the game's official site "That's the price of a couple of those girly coffees." The first in the Frat Party ...

Sometimes it seems as if there is a new video game every 10 minutes. With so many new titles popping up, it's easy to overlook a good one.

Spain based Freedom Factory Studios will develop their forthcoming multiplatform titles in association with the producers of Gammick Entertainment by the end of 2008 and throughout 2009, starting with the first ...

The company stressed in its release that its decision to not attend was not a criticism of the convention, and thanked the organizers of the four-day conference for their cooperation in the past.

Nyko Technologies, the premier gaming peripherals manufacturer, today announced that the Energy Pak for the Nintendo Wii Balance Board has shipped to stores nationwide.

A Greenpeace report has called video game consoles a "toxic menace", saying they contain chemicals that could affect memory and sexual development.

High street sales showed signs of resilience after official figures for April revealed a smaller-than-expected drop in sales volumes.

Despite a lack of ample storage space, Activision makes good on its word in announcing today that Wii owners will be getting downloadable Guitar Hero expansion tracks.

According to Nintendo, most people who buy a Wii are actually hardcore gamers. The general consensus for the Nintendo Wii is that it makes a great party console, is good for groups of people and families and is ...

Memory chip makers face the worst downturn in sector history, but greater use in cutting-edge products is lending a hand.

Hudson Executive Vice President Kentaro Murayama revealed on Monday that the upcoming Tetris WiiWare title could have an interesting new feature.

Carol Carillos is not your typical video game player. But she's stepping up her game thanks to a pad called the fit.

The July issue of Xbox World 360 magazine purportedly contains a photo of the oft-rumored Xbox 360 motion controller -- have a look! Alleged motion-sensing Xbox 360 controller The above mag scan comes via the ...

For moms, Wii might have the perfect Fit Source: San Francisco Chronicle Posted on 05.19.08 by Steve Trinward "Nintendo is releasing what might be the first big-budget console game that can pull in that ever ...

Sumo wrestlers were the main inspiration behind Wii Fit, Nintendo's latest attempt at getting you off the couch when you play video games.

The Nintendo Wii Fit is the newest craze to help you get in shape.

UK charts: GTA IV still on top Grand Theft Auto IV remains at the top of the UK sales charts in its third week according to data released by Chart-Track. Sales of both GTA IV and second place title Wii Fit ...

Federal authorities have charged dozens of people in an identity theft ring. Authorities say 38 people are accused of stealing names, Social Security numbers, credit card data and other personal information ...

Games consoles are an environmental hazard, Greenpeace declares Peter Sayer Games consoles contain toxic chemicals that would not be allowed in young childrens' toys, even though the technology to eliminate ... via Macworld UK

“Wii Fit's included exercises do have the potential to positively impact your health, but thanks to its lack of exercise options, poor support for multiplayer, and shallow health advice, this title isn't a gaming fitness revolution”

A woman tries the Wii Fit, Japanese game console maker Nintendo's latest extension to its popular Wii game console, during an event to mark the Wii Fit launch in New York, May 19, 2008. via The Epoch Times

Today begins a new phase for the Wii-kly Update. From now on, we'll have all the information about the arrival of both WiiWare and Virtual Console games. via IGN complete

One of the best features of Nintendo's Wii is the Virtual Console, a downloadable library of more than 200 classic games. via Salisbury Post

“Wii Fit is easy for anyone to try and is yet another example of how Nintendo continues to expand the world of video games to new audiences.”

Nintendo's new Wii Fit , launching today, combines fun and fitness in ways that will have people getting up off their couches, moving around, having fun and maybe even breaking a sweat. via IGN complete

Nintendo has apologised to players who may have been offended by inaccurate results in Wii Fit. via Bit-tech.net main Feed

'Speed Racer' game fails to go the distance The Wachowskis helped rewrite Hollywood and video game convergence with "Enter the Matrix," a game that offered an original story featuring the actors from "The ... via Detroit News

A new tool for child predators. The PlayStation, the Xbox 360 and now, the Wii, are all games that can be played not just in your living room but with people across the country through the internet. via KSTP

“We look for a 160%-plus increase in software sales and a 100% increase in hardware sales”

LOS ANGELES - Apparently, 68% growth just isn't good enough, so investors sold shares of the video game software makers Friday.Research firm NPD triggered Friday's sell-off with a report that said ... via Reuters

“The creative forces at PlatinumGames bring a new level of imagination into the SEGA family at a pivotal time in the video game industry when the demand for quality, originality and fun has never been greater”

A fourth unannounced game, being developed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, is also in the works, the company said on Wednesday. via GamePro

Godinez col. sig vgodinez@dallasnews.com Nintendo is making a mint off casual gamers who delight in brief, ephemeral sports and puzzle minigames, while Sony and Microsoft have cornered the market on hard-core ... via Quick

“A large element of the problem is innovation and in Japan, it's pretty clear that Nintendo has been the leader in innovation”

By Edwina Gibbs Reuters Saturday, May 17, 2008; 8:08 PM TOKYO - Japanese superhero Ultraman vanquishes an evil enemy during a live performance at a Tokyo games arcade. via The Washington Post

“Wii sales were buoyed in part by the strong launch of Mario Kart Wii, which sold more than 1.1 million units”

Wii emerged as the top-selling console in April, according to the independent NPD Group, which tracks U.S. video game sales. via Game Info Wire

Listed in: News , Interviews , Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Tags: Microsoft , Funcom , Europe , North America , customer service O 0 Jorgen Tharaldsen, the product director for Funcom 's Age of Conan: ... via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

“I'm absolutely aghast the children are being told they are fat”

Obesity expert wants Wii Fit banned for kids Comment made after game calls 10-year-old "fat." An expert for an obesity group said kids should be banned from playing Nintendo's popular Wii Fit video game after ... via Reno Gazette-Journal

“They'll sell everything they can manufacture”

For years, video games have been blamed for turning kids into idle layabouts who only venture off the couch to fill up on potato chips and soda. via Reuters

Nintendo's Wii Fit game launches in the U.S. on Monday but will its success in the Asia and Europe translate to the U.S. market? Looking to build on the enormous success of the Wii console, Nintendo is ... via Reuters Video

A Swedish gaming mag thinks it has a scoop on the next big Wii port: Shenmue 1 and 2 . Add waggle to your list of abilities Swedish gaming magazine GameReactor has published a rumor in its latest issue that ... via GamePro

“We are extremely pleased with the jury's verdict”

According to law firm McKool Smith it has won a jury verdict against Nintendo in the amount of $21 million. via I4U Future Technology News

That'll apparently let you run and jump your way through more than a dozen mini-games designed to get your heart rate going, including log jumping, rope skipping and water rafting, each of which also make use ... via Switched.com

Wii Fit with balance board Wii Fit Nintendo Classification: G RRP: $150 Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Gym junkies might not need the extra motivation but for the rest of us Nintendo has achieved the impossible - it has ... via The Sydney Morning Herald

Sony may be losing more on the PlayStation 3 than it would care to admit according to new figures. via Bit-tech.net main Feed

Filed under: Net News A new computer game called AudiOdyssey, developed by MIT and Singaporean students, makes it possible "for visually impaired people to play the game on a level field with their sighted ... via Medgadget

“MySims has been met with such enthusiasm by players and families everywhere, we are excited to make MySims its own franchise within The Sims Label”

You need to be logged in to track this game King Roland needs your help to make the Kingdom a better place. via Total Video Games

Nintendo of America Inc. was ordered to pay a small East Texas gaming company $21 million Wednesday for infringing on a patent while designing controllers for its popular Wii and GameCube systems.

A federal jury found in favor of Anascape Ltd. in the lawsuit that was originally filed in 2006. Nintendo spokesman Charlie Scibetta said the company will seek an appeal and expects the court to reduce the award 'significantly.'

The jury found that Nintendo infringed on Anascape's patent while designing its Wii Classic, WaveBird and Gamecube controllers. Read more

“We don't comment on rumors or speculation, but what we can tell you is we've never seen this list before.”

A purported list of Xbox 360 Spring Update features surfaced on Tuesday, lending further credibility to rumors that Microsoft will release a Wii-like motion controller for Xbox 360. via GamePro

Posted in Exercise Gadgets by Conner Flynn on May 14th, 2008 Obviously the Wii Fit will be one of the best sellers for Nintendo this summer, and the concept of fun exercise is very appealing to large mammals. via Slippery Brick

While Wii owners in North America were able to get their weekly dose of downloadable content via the newly launched WiiWare channel yesterday , our European friends still have a week to wait. via Opposable Thumbs

Sony reported a 29 billion yen ($277 million) profit for the January-March quarter on Wednesday, marking a reversal from a year ago on losses trimmed from its struggling PlayStation 3 video game business.

Sony Corp., which also has a sprawling entertainment business, including a Hollywood studio, had racked up a 67.6 billion yen loss during the same period the previous year.

The Tokyo-based manufacturer of the Walkman portable music player said Wednesday that it expects profits in coming months to dwindle because of a strengthening yen, which batters the earnings of Japanese exporters such as Sony. Read more

Tags: Square Enix , Europe , Wii Points , WiiWare , Nnooo O 2 With the early arrival of the Nintendo Channel in North America, it seems like Europe will finally be getting its fair share of WiiWare loving as ... via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

Want to have a Wii bit of fun? Try Westin Hotels & Resorts, which is equipping some of its fitness centers with the sports-simulation consoles by Nintendo. via Chicago Tribune

Soaring sales of Nintendo's Wii game machine have made former Nintendo chairman, Hiroshi Yamauchi Japan's richest man, worth $7.8 billion, Forbes magazine said in its annual rankings. via Daily Times

The Age of WiiWare begins. About time...

It's finally here. The counter has reached zero, and WiiWare is finally upon us as Nintendo gets some original games on their downloadable content service. Finally, something to be really, really, really excited about!But first, some Virtual Console news... which is that there's no Virtual Console news this week! It's all about WiiWare's launch,... Read more

GTA IV retains tops spot on UK charts GTA IV sales declined 77 per cent in the game's second week of release according to UK sales data released by Chart-Track, but the game nevertheless retained the top spot ... via GamesIndustry.biz

Nintendo's WiiWare launched on Monday with six games from a series of developers. via CNET News.com

The next chapter in the storied Pitfall franchise will be a Wii exclusive, Activision announced today. via DailyGame

The Wii Balance Board will apparently be good for more than just Wii Fit, as EA today unveiled Skate It for the Nintendo Wii. via DailyGame

To celebrate today's launch of the new WiiWare downloadable game service for Wii, there will be no Virtual Console games added today. via WorthPlaying

“We could have more games, but we haven't had donations”

Jean Olson loves to box and prides herself on knocking her opponent out cold. "I've never had boxing lessons but, boy, I like hitting that guy in the nose," she said. via Beacon News

“Their grandchildren will know what it is and how to play it, guaranteed”

Contractors donate game to assisted living center It has been years since Neoma Kirchoff has gone bowling, but she appeared to easily get back into the groove Thursday at Cedar Ridge Elder Services assisted ... via Wausau Daily Herald

“The motion sensing capability of the Wii Remote, combined with Epicenter's intuitive fire technology, equips anyone to step into the role of rookie firefighter”

Conspiracy Entertainment, a developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment software in North America and Western Europe, announced today that it has entered into a publishing agreement with ... via IGN complete

Dressing up as a person of the opposite sex and casting magic spells in a fantasy world has become a popular American pastime. via The Industry Standard

Microsoft may not be the only one looking to develop its own Wiimote-like game controller . via CNET News.com

“It's not even a big motion. You're barely moving but you feel it the next day.”

Sports injuries are common, but what about video game injuries? These injuries are becoming more common as the Wii system and the video game Guitar Hero gain more popularity. via WJXX

“Protothea represents the kind of game we want to empower developers to make with Torque. Getting the game in that WiiWare launch window is a big achievement for Sabarasa and Ubisoft.”

Torque for Wii, GarageGames' game engine for the Wii, has been selected by Sabarasa and Ubisoft for their exclusive WiiWare launch title. via IGN complete

If you don't know what it is , the Nintendo Channel is a Wii channel featuring "video previews and news, information on Wii and DS titles, and downloadable demos for a number of DS games currently on the ... via Columbia Daily Tribune

Nintendo of America has revealed that the downloadable Wii entry in its virus-busting puzzle series Dr. via Shacknews

The net worth of Mr. Yamauchi, 80, jumped $3-billion in the past year - boosting him from third place to surpass property tycoon Akira Mori, Japan's richest man last year, the magazine said. via The Globe and Mail

It's not often that a series installment can stray so little from its past and