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Nintendo News
Posted By: Matt
Nintendo’s yearly Japanese conference was held today, usually overlooked by the rest of the world, as nothing very substantial comes out of it. This year, however, Nintendo announced some very nice things that are sure to get you giddy. Full listing of announcements inside.
DS News
Fire Emblem DS footage shown, Dragon Quest 9 footage shown
Wii News
Quick footage of Wii games were shown including Mario Kart, Famicon (Battalion) Wars and Wii Music and announcement of Mario Baseball Wii!
Monster Hunter 3 announced for Wii
Wii Fit out December 1st, 8800 Yen. (~$83AU)
Mario Kart Wii to feature with motorcycles, packaged with steering wheel shell, Spring 2008
Sonic confirmed for Brawl!
Nintendo plans to start a service centre to help people set up the internet at their home. This will allow people easy access to get their Wii’s online.
Select Wii Ware Games Announced
Star Soldier R and Doctor Mario new versions for Wii Ware
Wii Ware Kicks off in March 2008 (for Japan at least)
Square-Enix Wii Ware only title “Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles – Little King and the Promise Country” only for Wii Ware and will be 1500 Points (offical site)
Hudson also announced Joysound a Karaoke game for Wii Ware as well as a new Bomberman (Hudson)
Namco Bandai announced Mojitan for Wiiware (PR)
Pokemon Ranch is also announced, Transfer you Pokemon from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl to the Wii and it raises Pokemon for you.
New Channels
DS Demo Station Channel is called “Everybody’s Nintendo Channel” – No date mentioned
Changes to Everybody and Internet Channel (more info)
Check Mii Out Channel in November for Japan
Source: Vooks, Gemaga.
Images: Famitsu Blog.
