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Pachter predicts Wii Xmas victory

Pachter predicts Wii Xmas victory

Despite the sharp drop in sales that Wii has endured throughout 2010, US analyst Michael Pachter still expects Nintendo’s machine to be the best selling home console over the crucial ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 27th 2010 at 11:27AM in News
Back to the Future dated

Back to the Future dated

Developer Telltale games has announced that the first instalment in its series of games based on the Back to the Future brand will be released on PC and Mac in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2010 at 12:15PM in News
Wii Remote sells 65.3m in US

Wii Remote sells 65.3m in US

Nintendo has announced that it has sold a total of 65.3m Wii Remote controllers since launch in the US alone.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2010 at 3:21PM 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

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Win a red Wii and DSi XL

Win a red Wii and DSi XL

Want to win a limited edition red Wii? The pack includes a red WiiMote Plus, a copy of New Super Mario Bros Wii, Wii Sports and a digital copy of ...

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Oct 22nd 2010 at 2:40PM in News
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
US: September numbers show more decline

US: September numbers show more decline

The total value of the US games market hit $1.22bn in September, down from the $1.32bn seen in the same period the year before.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2010 at 3:28PM in News
US: Xbox 360 shines in September

US: Xbox 360 shines in September

The Xbox 360 remained the star hardware performer in North America last month, making good on Microsoft’s recent claims that there’s been a “mid-generation leadership change” in the console market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2010 at 11:04AM in News

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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
LEGO reveals custom Wii Remote

LEGO reveals custom Wii Remote

Danish block building specialist LEGO has revealed an intriguing alternative to Nintendo’s standard WiiMote – the Play & Build Remote.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 13th 2010 at 10:50AM in News
Venus Williams signs up to Sports Active 2

Venus Williams signs up to Sports Active 2

Following its signing of football legend and global celebrity icon David Beckham to front its promotional campaign for EA Sports Active 2 in the UK and Europe, EA has announced ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 12th 2010 at 12:27PM in News
Can Party be the next Wii megaseller?

Can Party be the next Wii megaseller?

Nintendo wants Wii Party to join its best-selling brethren Sports, Fit and Play as one of the format’s biggest successes.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2010 at 4:12PM in News

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Shame confirmed for Robbie Williams game

Shame confirmed for Robbie Williams game

The recent chart collaboration between now reunited Take That stars Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow has been named as the 26th track to feature on Nordic Games’ upcoming We Sing ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2010 at 2:34PM in News
Red Wii gets UK launch

Red Wii gets UK launch

Nintendo has announced that the red 25th Anniversary Mario Wii announced for Japan last week will also be getting a UK release.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2010 at 1:36PM in News
Q4 failure will spell ‘trouble’ for Wii

Q4 failure will spell ‘trouble’ for Wii

In a frank statement to investors, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has admitted that Wii really has to perform in the marketplace this Christmas if the platform holder is to emerge ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2010 at 4:29PM 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
JAPAN: WiiMote Plus dated

JAPAN: WiiMote Plus dated

Nintendo has confirmed that it will launch the WiiMote Plus at Japanese retail on November 11th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2010 at 9:34AM in News
UK release for Wii Mario All-Stars

UK release for Wii Mario All-Stars

Nintendo has finally confirmed a European and UK release for retro Wii collection Super Mario All-Stars: 25th Anniversary Collection.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 7th 2010 at 12:18PM in News
JAPAN: Red Wii launches

JAPAN: Red Wii launches

A limited edition red Nintendo Wii will arrive in Japan next month to mark the 25th anniversary of Mario.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Oct 7th 2010 at 10:35AM 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
Wii in one-in-three UK households

Wii in one-in-three UK households

Tucked away in its news release concerning its star-studded celebrity marketing campaign for Wii and DS this Christmas, Nintendo has also revealed a juicy statistic.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 4th 2010 at 1:01AM in News
NASCAR the Game 2011 confirmed

NASCAR the Game 2011 confirmed

After a year without a NASCAR game on the shelves, Activision has announced it will release Nascar the Game 2011 next February.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Oct 1st 2010 at 10:51AM in News