Jul 24 2008
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, in a recent interview with Stephen Totilo from MTV multiplayer, has addressed the issues of limited storage space on the Wii and how it has become a mainstream problem.
The one and only Regginator made the following comments in relation to the Wii’s limited storage space:
Jul 24 2008
Nintendo have just launched a new channel for the Wii, which is looking to be another Japan-only channel. Joining the TV Guide Channel which was launched exclusively there not too long ago, the new channel allows users to order pictures or picture books for a sum through the Wii console.
Nintendo and FujiFilm have joined forces on this venture to offer the services, which cost 30 yen per printed image, and 1,575 yen for a photo book. But the best part about the channel is the ability to get Mii Business Cards printed! That’s right, you can take your very own Mii (or mock Mii) and slap it on a business card for printing. The chances of the channel arriving outside Japan are slim, but it doesn’t stop it from being awesome!
Jul 23 2008
Nintendo Australia has today announced that the Wii has now become the fastest selling videogame system in Australia to reach the 500,000 mark.
Previously, Sony’s Playstation 2 was the undefeated champion, reaching 500,000 units in 107 weeks. The Wii, however, has cut the previous record by 23 weeks less, meaning it made it to 500,000 units in just 84 weeks since its launch within Australia.
Nintendo Australia claim that the success of the Wii is thanks to its appeal with both gamers and non-gamers. With the console offering titles such as Wii Fit and Mario Kart Wii, a broader audience has been adopted during the Wii’s life.
Jul 20 2008
Well, the E3 Media and Business Summit has concluded for another year. This E3 in particular goes down as one of the worst in history, with the announcement to the gaming public that many companies would not be delivering ‘core’ news at E3 anymore. Instead, the focus of the future E3 will be on the broader audiences.
The company head of Ubisoft, Laurent Detoc, made the following statement on the new E3:
Jul 18 2008
Miyamoto’s high hopes for Wii Music
Miyamoto during a recent interview at E3 this week has revealed that he hopes Wii Music will create more musicians, and perhaps, even become an educational tool within elementary music schools.
It is known at this point in time, that Wii Music’s main focus is on music-making. There are no objectives to complete or content to unlock. An official date is yet to be announced for the upcoming title, Wii Music. Show me more!
Jul 17 2008
With the recent E3 announcement of Wii Sports Resort and in particular the Jet Ski mini game within it, many have been reminiscing over the days of the Nintendo 64 title, Wave Race 64.
When the footage of the Jet Ski game in Wii Sports Resort was revealed at E3, it seemed all too familiar. The overwhelming interest from the gaming public has helped to reveal that the Jet Ski mini game in Wii Sports Resort is being developed by the Wave Race 64 team.
These details were revealed at an E3 Nintendo conference, when Yeguch-san a member of the staff involved in both Wave Race 64 and Wii Sports Resort, commented that the Wii Sports Resort, Jet Ski mini game will be superior to Wave Race 64.
Jul 17 2008
Kirby looks like he may rise to stardom once again with the announcement of the upcoming title for the Nintendo DS, Kirby: Super Star Ultra. The new DS Kirby title is a remake of the Super Nintendo original, and once again will see players fighting off hoards of enemies, and famous characters such as King Dedede and Meta Knight. Thanks to the added power of the DS, Ultra will receive updated visuals, fully rendered 3d cut scenes and a vast selection of mini games both new and old.
Kirby: Super Star Ultra will be out in the US on the 29th of September and Japan will receive the title on the 31st of December. A date is yet to be announced for other countries.
Jul 17 2008
The Nintendo news at this year’s E3 continues to be released at a rapid pace. The following news piece is an update on: an upcoming DS title, new Zelda and Pikmin titles have been confimed, and lastly, more details on Animal Crossing: City Folk, from the one and only Katsuya Eguchi. Show me more!
Jul 16 2008
The Nintendo E3 Press Conference has just concluded for another year. The Big N this time has revealed two new accessories for the Wii, and a number of upcoming titles for both the Wii and DS. Show me more!
Jul 15 2008
With less than 24 hours to go till their press conference, Nintendo have already released details about a new accessory titled as ‘Wii MotionPlus’ for the Wii Remote.
The latest peripheral simply connects to the base of the Wii Remote, interacting with the remote’s accelerometer and the Wii’s sensor bar. Show me more!
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