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Wii Remote Wrist Strap Set – 450 coins

A set of four wrist straps for your Wii Remote™ controller. Each color represents the four playable characters on New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

• Set contains 4 official Wii Remote wrist straps
• Wrist strap colors: Yellow, red, blue, and green
• Please use to replace the current wrist strap on your Wii Remote
• Wii Remote Plus not included
• This item will begin shipping the week of 12/27/10

Kirby Patch Set (Saucer & Off-Roader/Kirby & Prince Fluff) – 350 coins per set

Inspired by the game, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, this collectible patch set features Kirby in Saucer and Off-Roader form.

• Set contains two 2.5-inch embroidered patches
• Patches have Peel-N-Stick backing

Check out the rewards here

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In this photo released by Nintendo of America, Jasmine G., 18, of Los Angeles, cheers in victory while playing the game ‘Wii Party’ inside Nintendo’s Airstream trailer with Paul M. (left), 24, and Nintendo representative Curtis Farrell, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. Nintendo stopped by The Grove to give consumers a chance to play the game while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, Andre J., 25, and his wife Shani, 21, (right) of Bakersfield, CA enter to win a Wii system and a ‘Wii Party’ game when Nintendo’s Airstream trailer stopped by The Grove in Los Angeles, December 14, 2010. The family-friendly title is now available in time for the holidays. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, video gamers Conan K., 8 (center), Jack G., 10, both of Singapore, and Nintendo representative Russ Levinson, compete with each other in one of 13 unique party game modes in the game ‘Wii Party’, on December 14, 2010. The Nintendo Airstream trailer, covered with Nintendo characters designs, stopped by The Grove in Los Angeles to give consumers a chance to play ‘Wii Party’ while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, December Rose S., 7, of Los Angeles jumps for joy while playing the game ‘Wii Party’ with Nintendo representatives Curtis Farrell (left), Russ Levinson and her brother Xavier, 5 (behind her), on December 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. The Nintendo Airstream trailer, covered with Nintendo characters designs, stopped by The Grove to give consumers a chance to play ‘Wii Party’ while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

In this photo released by Nintendo of America, December Rose S., 7, and her brother Xavier, 5, (right) of Los Angeles, play the game ‘Wii Party’ against Nintendo representatives Curtis Farrell (left) and Russ Levinson, on December 14, 2010 in Los Angeles. The Nintendo Airstream trailer, covered with Nintendo characters designs, stopped by The Grove to give consumers a chance to play ‘Wii Party’ while taking a break from their holiday shopping. (Nintendo, Bob Riha, Jr.)

Source: Nintendo PR

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004 is yet another strange rating to have come from Nintendo – 001, 002, and 003 are the others. This time around, however, the country of origin is from the USA. So what in the world is the deal with these listings?!

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First, SEGA’s vice president of sales and marketing Alan Pritchard discussed Sonic Colors…

“[Colours] is our pure Sonic gaming experience. That’s had some high scores. It’s also the highest pre-selling pure Sonic title we’ve had ever. That’s a good indication. With the quality of the game, we’re confident of that. That’s our pure platforming Sonic.”

Pritchard then went on to talk about Sonic announcements in 2011…

“We have some announcements in the early part of next year that will further support and add to this strategy. There will be two of three big Sonic announcements in the early part of next calendar year.”

Well, Sonic Colors deserves those sales if you ask me! I still haven’t had the chance to play it yet, but I’ve mostly heard very positive responses. And let’s hope that one of those Sonic announcements relates to a Nintendo platform!

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“A lot of the so-called ‘action games’ are not made that way. All the time, players are forced to do their utmost. If they are challenged to the limit, is it really fun for them?” – Shigeru Miyamoto

What’s funny is that I was JUST talking about this sort of thing in my Black Ops Wii review (which will go up this weekend). There’s no pacing in it, and it’s all a crazy non-stop bulletslinger from beginning to almost the end of the game. If you’re always pushing someone to their limit and making things as hectic as possible, there’s no pacing or time to enjoy what’s going on in the game around you. It’s all work and no play, really!

“It’s about enjoying something. I used to draw cartoons. I’d just show them to some of my friends, expecting that they were going to appreciate them, that they were going to enjoy reading them. And I haven’t changed a bit about that. When I’m making video games today, I want people to be entertained. I am always thinking, How are people going to enjoy playing the games we are making today? And as long as I can enjoy something other people can enjoy it, too.”

Via ONM

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A fan has taken it upon himself to make a Super Smash Bros. demake of sorts. While it’s actually being developed in Game Maker 8, the style would definitely remind you of something played on the Game Boy. A demon will be released this Friday, which will include two characters, 3 stages, and a number of options. Make sure to check out some footage of Super Smash Land below!

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Just in time for the holidays, Willis K., 11, and Kaele B., 4, celebrate with Santa after winning a Nintendo DSi XL system and a copy of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! at the Big Brothers Big Sisters holiday party in Houston on Sat., Dec. 11, 2010. Nintendo helped bring some seasonal cheer to the event by providing systems and games for attendees to enjoy. (photo by Richard Carson)

Vanessa U., 8, helps her brother Kenneth U., 6, as he guides pint-sized Mini Marios through a level of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! Nintendo brought smiles to faces this holiday season when the company provided Nintendo DSi XL systems and Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! games to the local Big Brothers Big Sisters year-end party in Houston on Sat., Dec. 11, 2010. (photo by Richard Carson)

Source: Nintendo PR

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii | 2 Comments

This information comes from Capcom’s Christian Svensson…

“I’m still in Japan, but while I can’t shed any specific light, I think it’s fair to say that the strategic investments we’ve made in Freedom Unite and Tri means it’s safe to say that Western audiences will see more MH in their futures at some point. Exactly how and when, I must remain coy and ask for your patience.”

Monster Hunter Tri didn’t move anything close to what it did in Japan, but I believe it did fairly well compared to the sales results of past titles in the west. Hopefully this means that Monster Hunter 3DS will be released in North America and Europe when after it launches in Japan. Okay, that hasn’t even been announced yet, but it has to happen, right?!

Thanks to John S (357 Lobster) for the tip!