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Rising Star powers up with Pucca

Rising Star powers up with Pucca

Specialist publisher Rising Star has once again expanded its portfolio with a popular Asian brand, this time in the form of Pucca.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 2nd 2010 at 10:18AM in News
Nintendo hardware gets Black Friday boost

Nintendo hardware gets Black Friday boost

The lucrative Black Friday shopping week has seemingly proved a very successful period for Nintendo.

CVG
reports that internal company estimates point to US sales of 900k units for DS ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 29th 2010 at 3:11PM in News
Koch taps into Christmas Doctor Who fever

Koch taps into Christmas Doctor Who fever

The annual hype for Doctor Who is sure to boost the Wii/DS tie-in games this Christmas, says Koch.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2010 at 3:18PM in News
First DS karaoke game arrives

First DS karaoke game arrives

We’ve had Just Dance, We Sing and more on Wii – but now PQube is giving DS owners the opportunity to sing into their handheld while on the move.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 22nd 2010 at 11:59AM in News

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3DS dev costs comparable with Wii

3DS dev costs comparable with Wii

The cost of making a 3D game for Nintendo’s 3DS is significantly higher than doing the same on either the DS or PSP, production studio Marvelous Entertainment has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 22nd 2010 at 10:59AM in News
Wii down to £119.99 at Sainsbury’s

Wii down to £119.99 at Sainsbury’s

Supermarket Sainsbury’s has cut 25 per cent off all Nintendo consoles.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 16th 2010 at 6:59PM in News
Date set for LEGO Star Wars III

Date set for LEGO Star Wars III

Though it’s not perhaps the release date announcement that will get the most coverage today, Activision has confirmed that LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will be released in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 12th 2010 at 3:19PM in News
Nintendo reveals US install bases

Nintendo reveals US install bases

Speaking to investors at a BMO Capitals Market presentation in New York, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed NPD’s total sales numbers for the current home consoles in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 12th 2010 at 3:04PM in News

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Okamiden due in March

Okamiden due in March

Okami fans will be able to get their hands on the long-awaited sequel in March.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 2nd 2010 at 5:34PM in News
Nintendo reports six-month loss

Nintendo reports six-month loss

Platform holder Nintendo has revealed that it has suffered a ¥2.01bn ($25m) loss for the six months ending September 30th 2010. This compares to a ¥69.5bn profit in the same ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 28th 2010 at 10:34AM in News
‘GoldenEye will make a killing’

‘GoldenEye will make a killing’

Move over Mario – James Bond is going to be the top dog on Wii this year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2010 at 12:28PM in News
Reggie: Apple can hurt us more than MS

Reggie: Apple can hurt us more than MS

The boss of Nintendo America has confessed that tech rival Apple could “hurt” Nintendo’s success in the near-term and admitted that he fears the likes of iPhone far more than ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2010 at 12:16PM in News

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Nintendo tackling non-gamers head-on

Nintendo tackling non-gamers head-on

Nintendo’s Christmas push aims to further legitimise video games as a pastime in the eyes of the mainstream.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2010 at 10:00AM in News
Future reorganises Nintendo editorial team

Future reorganises Nintendo editorial team

Future has strengthened its Nintendo editorial team ahead of the launch of 3DS next year.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 15th 2010 at 10:58AM in News
Nintendo: We can’t blame piracy for DS drops

Nintendo: We can’t blame piracy for DS drops

In a frank admission to investors, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has conceded that the platform holder cannot lay the blame for weak DS software sales solely at the feet of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2010 at 9:48AM in News
Mel B visiting GAME this Sunday

Mel B visiting GAME this Sunday

Pop icon and former Spice Girl Mel B will be at GAME’s flagship London store at Oxford Circus this Sunday to promote her new Wii title Get Fit With Mel ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2010 at 3:50PM in News

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RSG and Namco strike Harvest Moon deal

RSG and Namco strike Harvest Moon deal

Publisher Rising Star Games has announced a fresh deal with Namco Bandai that will see that firm handle distribution duties for both Harvest Moon: Animal Parade on Wii and Harvest ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2010 at 11:59AM in News
Release set for Doctor Who on Wii/DS

Release set for Doctor Who on Wii/DS

Developer Asylum Entertainment and distributor Koch have confirmed that Doctor Who’s upcoming Wii and DS titles will both hit UK retail on November 12th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2010 at 11:15AM in News
Sega reveals Captain America

Sega reveals Captain America

Publisher Sega has lifted the lid on its official game based on one of next summer’s biggest Hollywood releases Captain America: Super Soldier.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 6th 2010 at 10:09AM in News
Xbox 360 tipped for price cut

Xbox 360 tipped for price cut

Michael Pachter has predicted that Microsoft will be the next platform holder to cut the price of its hardware.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 4th 2010 at 9:27AM in News
Nintendo slashes sales forecasts

Nintendo slashes sales forecasts

Nintendo says it will make 90 billion YEN (£680m) for the financial year ending March 2011, less than half its original estimate.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 29th 2010 at 2:11PM in News
UK Wii revenues decline 40%

UK Wii revenues decline 40%

Following dips in both sales and revenue at leading UK games retailer GAME, the chain has pegged Nintendo’s hardware duo of Wii and DS as one of the main ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 28th 2010 at 9:18AM in News
Doctor Who 'perfect for Wii and DS’

Doctor Who 'perfect for Wii and DS’

Developer Asylum says only Nintendo’s platforms can help its Doctor Who games reach a family audience.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 15th 2010 at 3:25PM in News
Sonic creator heads to LGF

Sonic creator heads to LGF

The co-creator of Sega’s popular Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will make an appearance at this year’s London Games Festival.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 15th 2010 at 10:57AM in News
Michael Jackson game due November

Michael Jackson game due November

Michael Jackson: The Experience will hit shelves on November 26th for Wii, DS and PSP, Ubisoft has announced.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 14th 2010 at 6:12PM in News