Adam Sessler has been a part of G4 TV family for nearly fifteen years. He joined ZDTV in 1998, and stayed with the company as it transitioned into the network you see today.
Unfortunately, will be Sessler will be leaving G4 TV immediately. He’ll be hosting his final episode of X-Play tonight. As for the reasoning behind his departure, Kotaku reports that a contract dispute was involved and the two sides did not split on good terms.
Sessler’s representative issued the following statement:
“Television personality Adam Sessler and TV network G4 are parting ways, with Adam’s last episode as host of G4’s ‘X-Play’ airing on the network today, Wednesday, April 25. Adam has been hosting the show since it first aired as ZDTV’s ‘Gamespot TV’ in July 1998 and he also served as Editor In Chief of games content at G4. His current projects include starring as himself in the Summer 2012 movie ‘noobz’ and consulting with a film production company on theatrical feature adaptations of video games. Adam intends to stay in front of the camera and continue as a key voice within the games industry. He also sings and is available for weddings and bar mitzvahs.”
Just two games were reviewed by Nintendo Power this month. The magazine provided the first verdicts for both Mario Tennis Open and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D.
Both scores are a bit on the disappointing-side. Mario Tennis Open earned a 7.0 while RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D received a 5.5. We’ll try to track down some details about both of the reviews and get them to you soon.
Thanks to SuperPhillip for the tip.
A new report from Reuters indicates that Nintendo will announce its first ever operating loss tomorrow. This comes “after estimating a 45 billion yen deficit for the business year just ended.”
David Gibson, an analyst for Macquarie in Tokyo, offered some commentary as to why Nintendo has encountered struggles with the market:
“They have been beaten by smartphones and tablets, in particular, for consumers spending and, more importantly, time.”
Nanako Imazu, an analyst for CLSA in Tokyo, estimates that Nintendo will only be able to break even with the Wii U by selling it for roughly $350.
There’s been a lot of new Mario Tennis Open media over the past few days. Some of the new trailers have shown off a few new characters in the game. Here’s a list of confirmed characters thus far:
Mario
Luigi
Peach
Yoshi
Daisy
Boo
Dry Bowser
Bowser
Bowser Jr.
Donkey Kong
Diddy Kong
Waluigi
Wario
Baby Peach
Luma
Mii
Let me know if I’m missing any!
Chart-Track has provided a listing of UK’s top ten single SKUs of all time. Mario Kart Wii tops the list with 3.65 million units sold. Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training and Wii Play are also included in the top 3 ranking.
Listings for unit sales and revenue can be found below.
As a bonus, here’s a chart showing controller sales in the UK over the past few years.
25th April 2012 – Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to stay connected even when they are on the go through Nintendo Zone, launching today across Europe. By using one of the approximately 25,000 Hotspot access points across Europe you will be able to access free and exciting content via your Nintendo 3DS system.
Nintendo Zone is a free location based, interactive service that allows you to access exciting content including upcoming trailers of games in 2D and 3D, product information, 2D and 3D screenshots, Nintendo 3DS game demos and free video clips.
01./00. [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening #
02./00. [3DS] Code of Princess
03./03. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land #
04./01. [PSP] 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Saisei-hen
05./06. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3G #
06./02. [3DS] Kingdom Hearts 3D -Dream Drop Distance- #
07./05. [3DS] Kid Icarus: Uprising
08./08. [3DS] Mario Kart 7
09./00. [3DS] Cho-ricchi! Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisecchi
10./00. [NDS] Detective Conan: Prelude from the Past
11./07. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2012
12./04. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2012
13./09. [NDS] Pokemon Conquest
14./10. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
15./14. [WII] Wii Sports Resort with Wii Remote Plus #
16./00. [PSP] Seinaru Kana: Orichalcum no Na no Motoni #
17./00. [PS3] The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
18./00. [PSP] Detective Conan: Prelude from the Past
19./17. [WII] Mario Kart Wii
20./00. [PSP] Miyako: Awayuki no Utage #
