New Wii price to be $199 according to Toys R Us
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It seems as though Toys R Us has gotten in to the rumored Wii price drop action. An advanced circular sent to Kotaku shows that the console’s price will be reduced to $199. And the good news is that Wii Sports will still be included in the box. Unsurprisingly, Nintendo said that the company “does not comment on rumors and speculation,” but they’ll have to make an announcement soon if the new price will take affect at the beginning of October.
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Another Fullmetal Alchemist game in the works for Wii
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Even though Fullmetal Alchemist Prince of the Dawn launched in Japan only a few weeks ago, that isn’t stopping Square Enix from announcing a sequel. Fullmetal Alchemist Daughter of the Dusk, like its predecessor, is in the works for Wii. There’s not a whole lot of information at this point, but players can expect the story to builds off from the first game. Alchemist Daughter of the Dusk will be playable at TGS, so more details will most likely be shared not too long from now.
5th Cell localizing Scribblenauts for the UK
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Attention UK Scribblenauts!
Do you know your eggplant from your aubergine? How about your binky from your dummy? You may think you know your pants from your trousers but if you find yourself in the US, you’d be going for a very different look…
Fear not mistaken pants-over-trouser-wearers, as Scribblenauts developer, 5th Cell, has gone out of its way to localise the UK release of Scribblenauts to include words specifically for the UK market.
Nintendo News: New-and-Improved Nintendo Channel Gets Updated Features and Weekly Show
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The Wii™ console’s Nintendo Channel is getting a makeover. On Sept. 14, the channel, which provides users with videos and information about current and upcoming Nintendo products, re-launches with a new look and feel. Some of the upgrades include higher-quality streaming videos, lists of top games that other viewers recommend and a new ability to rate and recommend Nintendo DS™ games.
Current features of the Nintendo Channel will remain, including Nintendo DS demo downloads and an extensive lineup of videos about Wii and Nintendo DS games.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days preorders “are already way in excess of a typical DS product” in the UK
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“Kingdom Hearts has always been incredibly popular. As the first new release into the franchise for three years, pre-orders are already way in excess of typical DS product. The strength of the brand, quality of the product and the perfect timing in the approach to Christmas all set Kingdom Hearts up as a star performer for retail over the peak period.” – UK sales director Doug Bone
Square Enix also says that there are plans for online advertising…
“We’ll also run a series of carefully targeted promotions toward the late tween and early teen audiences. Our online advertising on launch will feature various takeovers and rich media video on a range of gaming and kids websites.” – Square Enix senior product manager Adrian Arnese.
WiiWare/VC/DSiWare downloads – block sizes
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DSiWare
Art Academy: First Semester – 113 blocks
Oscar in Toyland – 37 blocks
WiiWare
–Mart Racer – 195 blocks
–Spaceball: Revolution – 315 blocks
–Texas Hold’em Poker – 308 blocks
VC
Crash ‘N The Boyz: Street Challenge – 16 blocks
Nintendo Download (9/14, North America)
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Update: The official PR is in, and we’ve posted it below.
For some odd reason, Nintendo has decided not to issue a press release for this week’s Nintendo Downloads. However, you can check out what is available on the Wii and DSi shops below.
DSiWare
Oscar in Toyland
Art Academy: First Semester
WiiWare
Mart Racer
Texas Hold’em Poker
Spaceball Revolution
VC
Crash ‘N The Boys: Street Challenge
Nintendo Download
Spend a Revolutionary First Semester Racing From Texas to Toyland
Even if you’re no longer a student, the back-to-school season is bringing all kinds of youthful kicks to the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop. The latest Nintendo DSiWare™ titles feature creative art activities and an imaginative, toy-filled joyride. Three new WiiWare™ games invite you to play cards with friends, dodge intergalactic obstacles and compete in wild grocery cart races. A new Virtual Console™ release even challenges players to partake in some heated high school hijinks. And no matter what your grade level, be sure to take advantage of this special offer: Consumers can receive 1,000 bonus Nintendo DSi Points™ by purchasing a new Nintendo DSi™ game system and connecting to the Nintendo DSi Shop by 11:59 pm Pacific time on Oct. 5, 2009. For full offer details, please visit DSiOffer.Nintendo.com
Nintendo releases updated version of the Nintendo Channel in North America
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Back in July, Nintendo made a new version of the Nintendo Channel available in Japan. The company was rather quiet about releasing it in North America, though. But there’s some good news today: The upgrade can now be downloaded. In case you’ve forgotten about some of the features from the update, we’ve posted them below.
– Entirely new interface
– Choose between high quality and regular quality when you first boot up the channel
– Create a favorites software list
– Recommend DS games
– View records of games you’ve played/records of recommended games
– View recommended ranking
