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If you’re like me, you may have never heard of Kindle before, and if you’re also like me, you probably have no idea what the Kindle ebook reader is either. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata does, however, and has expressed interest in putting a similar service on the DSi or DSi XL.

“I’m interested because it’s a new business model in which the user doesn’t bear the communications cost.”-Nintendo President Satoru Iwata,

Iwata also said, however, that the service doesn’t fit well with Nintendo as of now. If we see it on DSi at all, it’ll probably be a lot cheaper than it is on many other platforms!

“Only people who can pay thousands of yen a month [in mobile phone subscriptions] can be iPhone customers. That doesn’t fit Nintendo customers because we make amusement products,”

What Kindle/WhisperNet does is allows users to access a 3G internet connection anywhere, with no extra attachments. The service would always be turned on, but would cost users a periodic fee to use. I’m not sure if this would really appeal to me as a gamer, but for those in the more casual crowd, this may give the DSi a slight advantage over the iPhone. What do you guys think? Would you like to see something like this on DS?

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WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND MTV GAMES ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF
LEGO® ROCK BAND™

Kid-Favorite LEGO Combines with Critically-Acclaimed Rock Band to

Build the Ultimate Family Band Videogame Experience this Holiday!

Features Hit Songs and Unique Gameplay for the Music Genre at a Family-Friendly Price

BURBANK, Calif. – November 3, 2009 – Get ready to build a band and rock the universe with LEGO® Rock Band™, the multiplayer music videogame that will have the entire family drumming, strumming and rocking to the beat. Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), LEGO Rock Band is available now at retail stores in North America for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ console, and Nintendo DS™. Offering affordable family entertainment, LEGO Rock Band for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii is available for $49.99, and Nintendo DS for $29.99.

Combining two of the most popular videogame brands, LEGO Rock Band pairs the fun, customization and humor of LEGO videogames with the multiplayer music experience pioneered by Rock Band. Filled with 45 chart-topping songs and classic favorites, LEGO Rock Band allows family members of all ages and skill levels to break loose on the bass, drums, guitar and mic to a soundtrack filled with hit songs from Queen, Foo Fighters, Jackson 5, The All-American Rejects, Jimi Hendrix, Good Charlotte, Tom Petty and more.

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SAN FRANCISCO – November 3, 2009 – Today Ubisoft® announced that C.O.P. The Recruit, an open world action-adventure game specifically designed for the Nintendo DS(TM) system, has shipped to store shelves. Rated “T” for Teen, C.O.P. The Recruit will be available at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29.99.

“C.O.P. The Recruit gives DS fans the opportunity to fight crime and protect New York City in an impressive, fully rendered 3D open world,” said Adam Novickas, director of marketing for Ubisoft. “With its awesome graphics and action-packed gameplay, we’re confident that gamers will share in our enthusiasm for this one-of-a-kind title.”

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This information comes from Hudson’s official Twitter…

“We’re official! Bomberman Blitz on DSiWare will be available for download on 11/9! Online portable Bomberman!”

Looks like there’s going to be a good amount of excellent titles to choose from the Nintendo Downloads next week. Remember, Excitebike: World Rally has also been confirmed to be one of the WiiWare downloads.

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New Super Mario Bros. Wii

– There are exclamation blocks in the game
– Peer loves the multiplayer
– He can play through a level with his kids
– Hit the A button at any time during multiplayer to go into the bubble, can help someone who is stuck
– Peer feels Nintendo cut corners with the game in some ways (ex: Two Toads)
– When you get 99 lives and you beat a level, you’ll show up on the map screen hatless, will be hatless in the game until you lose a life
– There are many 1-up opportunities
– Much harder than New Super Mario Bros. (DS)

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Videos

Nintendo Week 11/2
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Video 2
Style Savvy Fashion advice from a professional stylist
Bakugan: Battle Brawlers “They Are Here” TV Spot
Style Savvy TV Spot
Band Hero DS Info Video
Need for Speed Nitro Rio Video
Nostalgia Launch Video
SimAnimals Africa Producer Walk-Thru Video
Tony Hawk: Ride – Tutorial Video #2 – Ollies
What’s New at Animal Crossing City Folk November
Carnival King Info Video
“Aha! I Got It!” Escape Game Info Video
Family Card Game Info Video
Battle of Giants: Dragons – Bronze Edition Info Video
Viking Invasion Info Video
Planet 51 Video 2
Infinite Space Teaser 3
Madden NFL 10 Accolades Video
Cars Race-O-Rama Info Video
Rock Band Metal Track Pack Info Video
Imagine Babyz Fashion – Info Video
Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2010 TV Spot

Demos (Expire 11/8)

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games – Bobsleigh Race
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
James Patterson Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion
SpongeBob’s Truth or Square