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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 1 Comment

2K Play, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced two new titles as a part of its brand extension strategy for its highly popular Carnival Games series. The new titles include Carnival Games for Nintendo DS, which is scheduled to ship this summer, and Carnival Games: Mini-Golf, an all-new game exclusive to the Wii home video game system, which will debut later in the year. 2K Play is also announcing that its flagship Carnival Games title has reached a milestone shipment of one million units worldwide, while remaining a regular fixture in the Chart Track top five (Wii chart).

“The success of Carnival Games is proof that the casual game market continues to grow,” said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. “We are actively working to expand the 2K Play label and are committed to producing fun, quality games for the mass market, with the Carnival Games franchise paving the way.”

“The consumer response to Carnival Games has been extraordinary,” said Steve Lux, vice president of business development for 2K Play. “The game resonates with every demographic, and the feedback we have received from mums, dads, kids and grandparents shows Carnival Games as one of the drivers of family gaming. Our new games build on the strength of the first title and will promote this growing trend.”

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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 1 Comment

REDMOND, Wash., March 12, 2008 – This year, the typical signs of spring will be accompanied by the sweet sound of revving engines and the sight of lightning-fast shells whizzing around every corner. Mario Kart® Wii is zooming toward its launch in the United States on April 27. The game comes with the intuitive Wii Wheel™, which makes it easy for novices to compete against veterans, so no one is left in the dust. And with a broadband hookup to Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, players can compete with up to 11 other drivers from around the world for racing dominance.

“Mario Kart Wii transforms one of our most popular franchises into a race that every member of the family can join,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Driving with the Wii Wheel could not be more natural, and this is one place where speeding is encouraged.”

Mario Kart Wii will include 16 new courses and 16 classic courses from previous Mario Kart games. For the first time ever, players have the option of racing with either karts or motorbikes. Players can also hit the road as their personalized Mii™ caricatures in addition to the handful of classic Nintendo characters found in the game. True to the series, the game features tons of racing, plenty of power-ups and oodles of objects for players to use to slow down other drivers. And 10 battle arenas will keep players busy between trips around the circuit.

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Review scores

Bully (Xbox 360/Wii, Rockstar): 8.5 / 8.5)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii, Nintendo): 9.5 / 9.5)
Opoona (Wii, Koei): 5.5 / 5)
Professor Layton and the Curious Village (NDS, Nintendo): 7.5 / 8.75)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (NDS, Square Enix): 6 / 7)
Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles: (NDS, Ubisoft): 6 / 5)

Rumors

EA is working on their own console, which will see release in 2010

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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 1 Comment

Okiraku Ping Pong Wii (500)
Kotoba no Puzzle Mojipittan Wii (1,000)
Saku Saku Animal Panic (1,000)
Star Solider R (800)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (1,500)
Tenshi Solitaire (500)
Dr. Mario & Saikin Bokumetsu (1,000)
Minna no Pokemon Bokujou (1,000)
Lonpos (1,000)

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Mario Kart Wii – 94%
FFCC: Ring of Fates – 72%
Sega Superstar Tennis – 89%
NitroBike – 30%
Bomberman Story DS – 62%
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast – 70%
Samurai Warriors: Katana – 55%
Sega Bass Fishing – 65%
PDC World Darts Championships – 73%
Worms: A Space Oddity – 72%
Jenga – 39%
Bomberman Land – 59%
Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles – 69%
Destroy All Humans! Big Willie Unleashed – 34%

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

A survey was conducted in Europe to determine some of the more popular activities people enjoy while in bed. As one would expect, sleeping topped the list. However, more surprisingly, computer gaming slipped onto the list at ninth place – beating out sex. Playing DS in bed is fairly comfortable in bed, but it would probably be a bit more difficult to play with the Wii.

1. Sleep (3,150)
2. Talking (193)
3. TV (132)
4. Net surfing (122)
5. Reading (114)
6. Listening to music (105)
7. Using phone (81)
8. Work (77)
9. Computer games (57)
10. Sex (35)

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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 1 Comment

Action-Packed Wii Fighting Game Includes More Moves, More Levels, More Characters-More Brawling!

REDMOND, Wash., March 10, 2008 – When Mario™ appears in a new game, people perk up. But when loads of characters from across the Nintendo universe battle alongside such video game icons as Sonic The Hedgehog and Solid Snake, people take charge! The March 9 launch of Super Smash Bros.® Brawl quickens the pulse of even the most jaded veteran gamer. Featuring a host of playable characters, special items, stages and music, Super Smash Bros. Brawl is an encyclopedia of Nintendo’s video game history, making it the biggest and deepest brawl of them all.

This innovative fighting game, the first Super Smash Bros. game for Wii, ups the ante with several exciting new modes and wireless features. By logging onto Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, players can now enjoy online battles with friends near and far. An extensive new single-player mode is perfect for solo brawlers who want to hone their skills. A sprawling adventure mode called “The Subspace Emissary” lets players jump and brawl their way through enemy-packed side-scrolling levels, meeting up with other characters, watching incredible cinematics and taking on massive bosses – solo or in a cooperative two-player mode. And, of course, there’s the series hallmark: elaborate, action-packed battles that pit up to four players against one another in a brawl to see who’s the last one standing.

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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 2 Comments

Got enough challenge in your daily routine? Chances are that basic everyday tasks – getting to work or school on time, walking the dog, taking out the trash – aren’t enough to keep you firing on all cylinders. Luckily, Virtual Console™ is close at hand to help you test your mettle in fresh and unusual ways. Whether you’re rescuing a kidnapped pal or mastering a set of mind-bending grid puzzles, this week’s new arrivals, imported from Japan, offer a refreshing break from the late-winter blahs.

Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

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Best Buy

Rayman: Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii) – $29.99

Circuit City

Buy SSBB, save 50% on the SSBB guide

$19.99 DS games:

4 Game Pack (Clue, Mousetrap, Perfection, Aggravation)
Build-a-Bear Workshop
Drawn to Life
Zoo Tycoon 2 DS
Bee Movie Game
Pet Pals
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?
Alvin And The Chipmunks

Naki Travel Kit for DS Lite – $14.99
Naki Carrying Case for DS Lite – $14.99

Target

$24 DS games

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
High School Musical: Makin’ the Cut
Imagine: Fashion Designer
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends
Mario Party DS
My Sims
Petz Hamsterz 2
Zoo Tycoon 2 DS

Ninja Reflex (Wii) – $29.99
SSBB Strategy Guide – $12.99