This video went live on the Nintendo Video service a few days ago, but now it’s been published online for everyone to see. The second recording features the ”Ballad of the Goddess” song from Zelda: Skyward Sword. It almost brings a tear to my eye!

Ubisoft goes back to its roots with Rayman Origins

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So, who’s getting this? For Wii owners, this could be the perfect game. The console’s release schedule was light overall this year, but now there’s a one-two punch with Rayman and Skyward Sword.

The Critically Acclaimed Adventure is Now Available in Retail Stores
San Francisco — November 15, 2011 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Rayman® Origins has shipped and is now available in retail stores across North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii™ system from Nintendo. Developed by UBIart Montpellier, Rayman Origins is rated E10 and is available now at the MSRP of $59.99 on Xbox 360 and PS3™ and $49.99 on Wii.
Michel Ancel, celebrated creator of Rayman, Beyond Good & Evil® and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to his roots to bring us Rayman Origins: a high-definition 2D side-scrolling platform adventure with fun four-player co-op. Play Rayman Origins and discover – or rediscover – the magical universe and legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans.

Famitsu review scores (11/15) – perfect score included

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii) – 10/10/10/10
Batman: Arkham City (PS3/360) – 10/9/9/9
Fab Style (3DS) – 9/9/10/8
7th Dragon 2020 (PSP) – 9/9/9/8
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (PS3) – 8/9/9/8
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (360) – 8/9/8/8
Little Battlers eXperience Boost (PSP) – 8/8/8/9
Fab Style (NDS) – 8/8/9/8
Saint Seiya Senki (PS3) – 8/8/8/8
Taiko Drum Master Wii Ultimate Version (Wii) – 8/8/7/8
Machi-ing Maker 4 (PS3/360) – 7/8/7/7

Zelda: Skyward Sword earns the first perfect score from Famitsu in 2011.

Tons of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games footage

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See the winners of the alternative cover art vote for The Last Story and Pandora’s Tower

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The Last Story and Pandora’s Tower are two exciting action RPGs coming exclusively to Wii in 2012. As with Xenoblade Chronicles earlier this year, we gave fans the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork to be included as a reversible cover for each of these games when they launch in Europe next year.
Over the past four days many people voted for their favourites – and now that the votes are in, it’s time to reveal the winners! Visit nintendo.co.uk/laststory or nintendo.co.uk/pandorastower and hit the link to see the two pieces of artwork that will be featured on the back of the reversible cover for each of these games.

Gremlins Gizmo boxart

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European release date confirmed for Boom Street

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Nintendo has confirmed rumors that Fortune Street will be titled “Boom Street” in Europe. Additionally, NoE announced that the game is due out on January 6, 2012.

The complete announcement can be found below.

15th November 2011 – Be the financial master of your friends and family when the family-friendly interactive board game Boom Street comes to Wii on 6th January. Boom Street asks you to navigate one of several different themed boards, purchasing property as you go while charging opponents for landing on them.
The aim of Boom Street is to get rich quicker than your opponents through a mixture of property acquisition and property investment. Challenge up to three friends at home using one Wii Remote or play against people from across the world online to see who can increase their net worth the quickest. You can even utilise an in-game stock market element to purchase shares and earn dividends for extra wealth.

Gremlins Gizmo screenshots

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National Entertainment Collectibles Association announces Gremlims Gizmo for Wii, DS

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The Beloved Mogwai of Gremlins in full 3D
Hillside, N.J.—November 15, 2011— Leading entertainment conglomerate, National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), has announced the upcoming release of Gremlins Gizmo, a point and click adventure game based on the hit cult-classic film, Gremlins. Licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Gremlins Gizmo, developed by Pipeworksâ Software and ImaginEngine, both Foundation 9 studios, will be available this month for both Wii and Nintendo DS platforms.
“We have been a Gremlins licensee with Warner Bros. Consumer Products for over a decade. With the success of our product line, we were excited to partner with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and produce a Gremlins video game which is a perfect extension to the brand,” said Shannon Pratt, Director of Business Development at NECA. “Gizmo has always been such a beloved character and now kids and adults alike can bring him home as their own virtual pet in Gremlins Gizmo.”