Archive for the ‘Nintendo’ Category

Nintendo Wii | Will Nintendo Really Be Threatened By Microsoft, Sony Motion Controllers?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Note to the overexcited: Remember the Sixaxis. (Credit: Ubergizmo) If 2010 equals Battle of the 3D Televisions for home entertainment, then in video games it might be the Battle of Motion Controllers. With Microsoft's Project Natal promised to be available by holiday 2010 and Sony's motion controller now pushed to a fall ...

Nintendo | Digital Pixels, Analog Yarn = Nintendo Sweater

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

If you're going to knit, do it like this. (Credit: Craftster.org) We spotted a lucky guy whose wife not only knits him things, but knits him nerdy Nintendo-themed things. On DIY site Craftster, poster UpKnitCreek writes that her hubby has been in love with Nintendo (and especially Mario games) since he ...

Nintendo Games | Red Steel 2 Dated For March

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Wii ›› Action ›› Red Steel 2 By AJ Glasser January 17, 2010 12:48 PM PST Ubisoft updates the official Red Steel 2 page with a release date. Ubisoft might be turning away from making Nintendo games in the future, but Red Steel 2 is still on ...

Nintendo Console | Video Game Sales Explode In Industry's Best Month Ever

Friday, January 15th, 2010

After a 2009 dominated by lower year-over-year monthly sales figures, the video game industry turned things around in a huge way just in time for the holidays, recording its best month ever, reported analyst firm The NPD Group on Thursday. According to NPD, the industry turned in U.S. sales of $5.53 ...

Nintendo Wii | Amazon Touts Top Products Of 2009

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

The Kindle e-reader, the Nintendo Wii, and an Asus Netbook were among the top tech items for Amazon customers in 2009. The retail giant touted three "Best of 2009" lists on Wednesday, revealing the best selling, most wished for, and favorite gift items chosen by Amazon consumers for the year. The ...

Nintendo Wii | Gamepro News 2009: A Look Back

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Industry By John Davison December 29, 2009 09:25 AM PST A look back at the news stories, trends, and people that shaped the world of video games in 2009. Denial, downsizing, cost-cutting, and realignment. While there was lots to be positive about in 2009, these were the ...

Nintendo | Nintendo Reveals New Club Nintendo Prizes

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Wii ›› Action ›› New Super Mario Bros. Wii By Dave Rudden December 17, 2009 11:45 AM PST Nintendo's customer loyalty program, Club Nintendo, has been updated with new products, including folders, greeting cards, and bookmarks. For those of you who are unaware, Nintendo has a program ...

Nintendo Wii | Nintendo Sets Dates For New Ds Warioware, Pokemon Games

Monday, December 14th, 2009

DS ›› RPG ›› Pokemon SoulSilver By Dave Rudden December 14, 2009 10:57 AM PST Nintendo has released its early 2010 release schedule, delivering March release dates for the latest WarioWare and Pokemon games, as well as launch details for a new Endless Ocean and a 22-year old ...

Nintendo | Mega Man 10 Announced For Wiiware

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Wii ›› Action ›› Mega Man 10 By Alex Wawro December 11, 2009 00:03 AM PST The Blue Bomber breaks into double digit territory with new allies and enemies but the same retro style. Early scans of next month's Nintendo Power reveal that Capcom is developing Mega ...

Nintendo Games | Video Games Sales Drop, But Still Strong

Friday, December 11th, 2009

The video game industry just keeps on seeing its sales numbers decline, in spite of a huge month for Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and the crucial holiday month of November was no different than the last nine months of 2009. For the month, according to industry analyst ...