All Nintendo News
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Wii U Basic falls to $240 at Target
U.S. retailer cuts price on basic model of Nintendo's latest console by 20 percent; no other retailers follow suit. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2013 1:48 pm GMT
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EA engineer says 'the Wii U is crap'
Before deleting tweets, senior engineer at Electronic Arts blasts struggling platform, saying "Nintendo are still operating like it's 1990." Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 10:20 pm GMT
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New Super Luigi U coming to retail in August
Nintendo reveals standalone version of Luigi-themed New Super Mario Bros. U DLC coming to stores this summer for $30; content alone will be available June 20 for $20. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 4:03 pm GMT
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The Wonderful 101 launches September 15
Nintendo reveals launch date for upcoming Wii U-exclusive from Platinum Games. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 3:35 pm GMT
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Nintendo reports 52 percent rise in first-party 3DS software sales
2.1 million Nintendo-published 3DS games have been sold in North America during the first four months of 2013. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 12:24 pm GMT
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NPD: Injustice: Gods Among Us April's top seller in US
NetherRealm's DC brawler the best-selling title in region last month; overall industry sales slide 25 percent; Xbox 360 sales hit 130,000. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 12:03 am GMT
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EA not developing anything for Wii U
Battlefield and FIFA publisher confirms it has no games in development currently for Nintendo's latest console. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 10:25 pm GMT
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Nintendo claiming ad revenue for user-created YouTube videos
Mario maker enforcing copyright on videos featuring its games uploaded to popular video site. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 6:45 pm GMT
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Wii U and 3DS-focused Nintendo Direct tomorrow
Latest online briefing to provide updates on summer Wii U and 3DS games and discuss future Wii U titles. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 4:09 pm GMT
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Pachter: Wii U April US sales hit 55,000
Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter says Wii U sales in US down 19 percent from March. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2013 6:53 pm GMT
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Pokemon X and Y features new region and rideable Pokemon
Nintendo unveils the France-like Kalos region alongside four new Pokemon. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2013 3:55 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 13-17: Metro: Last Light
The theme is horror for gamers this week, with the release of Metro: Last Light and Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2013 2:32 am GMT
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Just Cause 2 developer's Wii U dev kits are 'collecting dust'
Avalanche Studios may not focus on Nintendo's new console until it gets a higher user base. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2013 9:07 am GMT
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Nintendo modding Wii U to run smartphone apps?
Mario maker reportedly looking to smartphone games to help platform return to profitability by offering "professional-use conversion software" to developers. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2013 1:44 pm GMT
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Eternal Darkness spiritual successor teased
Original game's creators will debut Shadow of the Eternals sequel on Monday; Denis Dyack is involved. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2013 7:08 pm GMT
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3D Mario for Wii U launching by October?
Nintendo reportedly planning to ship new Mario title for struggling system this fall. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2013 3:31 pm GMT
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Fire Emblem DLC censored - Report
Images show latest DLC for Awakening altered for North America and Europe to block out character's behind. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2013 2:58 pm GMT
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Nintendo defends Wii U system power
Satoru Iwata says company must dispel the "misconception" that console is "not powerful enough." Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2013 1:41 pm GMT
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2 will feature a dark world
Producer also says users will need to play the next Zelda game with 3D to get the full experience. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2013 12:28 pm GMT
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Nintendo: Wii U 'not just an upgrade'
Mario maker reaches out to original Wii owners to say new version is an "entirely new system." Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2013 1:54 pm GMT
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Nintendo: Gamers growing tired of same experiences
Satoru Iwata says downturn in game industry due to year-over-year improvements becoming "less noticeable" and extended length of current-gen. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2013 8:38 pm GMT
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Retro's Wii U game to be revealed in 'not so distant future'
Nintendo supervisor Hiro Yamada says company hopes to reveal the studio's latest project soon. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2013 4:24 pm GMT
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Nintendo: Selling $50-$60 games 'challenging'
Iwata says it is difficult to meet consumer expectations for packaged software, will focus on making games with greatest sales potential. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2013 3:23 pm GMT
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Nintendo selling refurbished portables below GameStop rates
Mario maker now offering cleaned and tested DS and DSi XL units with one-year warranty online, undercutting GameStop's prices. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2013 9:43 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out April 29-May 3: Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Take a blast from the past in the retro-inspired first-person shooter Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2013 5:12 am GMT
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80 percent of Wii Us connected to Internet
Nintendo reveals worldwide Internet-connected ratio for platform higher than any past hardware; 3DS connected rate in US at 83 percent. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2013 4:58 pm GMT
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Nintendo: Some believe Wii U is 'just Wii with a pad for games'
President Satoru Iwata says communicating novelty of system has been a "grand challenge." Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2013 1:08 pm GMT
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Nintendo not hosting press conference at E3 2013
Company to instead focus on hosting smaller events to showcase new titles. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2013 5:22 am GMT
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Nintendo's Miiverse now viewable from PCs and mobile phones
Web-based app at beta stage; players cannot post messages and manage user lists at the moment. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2013 5:04 am GMT
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Nintendo details how Wii U will become profitable
Mario maker says it plans to concentrate on releasing "key" first-party games and cutting costs to regain platform momentum. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2013 1:17 pm GMT
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Nintendo turns a profit but misses sales forecast by half
Wii U sales stand at 3.45 million, with 3DS at 31 million. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2013 11:16 am GMT
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Wii U Virtual Console launch games announced
Titles include Kirby's Adventure for NES and F-Zero for SNES. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2013 10:22 am GMT
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Nintendo to post second straight full-year loss - Report
Bloomberg data suggests Mario maker will post loss of ¥18.7 billion yen ($189 million) when it reports full-year earnings tomorrow. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2013 4:56 pm GMT
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Nintendo launches buy-three-get-one-free 3DS game promotion in Europe
Promotion includes Luigi's Mansion 2, Fire Emblem: Awakening, and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2013 4:16 pm GMT
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Fans offer free Mother 3 translation to Nintendo
A team of fans has offered a translated version of Mother 3 to Nintendo, free of charge. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2013 8:24 am GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out April 22-27: Dead Island: Riptide
Survival horror fans can pick up first-person shooter Dead Island: Riptide to get their zombie slaying fix. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2013 5:53 am GMT
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3DS US physical software sales hit 20 million
Strong starts from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon help portable software sales hit new milestone. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2013 12:50 pm GMT
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Nintendo discusses why it returns to existing franchises
Director of product marketing says Nintendo sticks with Mario and Zelda games because new "fun and interesting" gameplay ideas make most sense paired with existing properties. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2013 5:43 pm GMT
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Nintendo: 3DS will 'really take off' in 2013
Director of product marketing Bill Trinen says software pipeline will enable portable to pick up speed this year. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2013 12:30 am GMT
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Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon US sales hit 415,000
Nintendo of America pres. Reggie Fils-Aime reveals sales milestone for 3DS game; Fire Emblem: Awakening up to 240,000 units. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2013 7:42 pm GMT
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Pikmin 3 delayed again
Wii U strategy game now expected August 4; new flying Winged Pikmin revealed. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2013 4:31 pm GMT
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Bravely Default coming to North America in 2014
Nintendo confirms 3DS RPG Flying Fairy coming stateside next year; special edition Animal Crossing 3DS XL launching June 9. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2013 4:03 pm GMT
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past sequel heading to 3DS
New handheld Zelda launching holiday 2013. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2013 3:43 pm GMT
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New Yoshi's Island for 3DS outed
Nintendo reveals sequel in development for latest portable; no release date given. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2013 3:29 pm GMT
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Mario & Luigi: Dream Team coming August in US, July in EU
3DS RPG gets summer release date as part of Nintendo's Year of Luigi. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2013 3:16 pm GMT
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Mario Party 3DS revealed
Nintendo reveals all-new Mario Party title coming to portable platform this winter. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2013 3:12 pm GMT
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Price cut won't help Wii U, says Pachter
Analyst Michael Pachter says price drop won't be enough to spur sales, predicts Nintendo's home console sold 55,000 in March. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 7:27 pm GMT
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3DS-specific Nintendo Direct coming this Wednesday
Nintendo promises to announce "the latest on Nintendo 3DS" this week. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 4:27 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out April 15-21: Injustice: Gods Among Us
Fighting game fans will be keen for this week’s release of Injustice: Gods Among Us, featuring a cast of characters from the DC universe. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 4:43 am GMT
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Wii News, Forecast channels shutting down
Nintendo discontinuing a series of original Wii channels and network services in June due to "very low participation rate." Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2013 1:29 pm GMT
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Professor Layton developer Level 5 starts work on PS4 game
Professor Layton and Ni no Kuni developer says it might be able to announce the new title soon. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2013 12:54 pm GMT
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Latest Brain Training game delayed in Europe
Nintendo confirms delay of the 3DS puzzler for Europe, wants to "optimise the best possible launch timing". Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2013 5:16 pm GMT
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Miyamoto: Wii U skepticism same as DS
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto says Nintendo faced same misgivings about portable platform, which has now sold over 180 million units. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2013 1:03 pm GMT
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Unreal Engine 4 skipping Wii U
Epic Games president says next-gen technology won't be available for developers on Nintendo's latest console. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2013 8:14 pm GMT
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New video shows Wii U loading times shortened via system update
System update shown to shave around 10 seconds off loading the Wii U system menu. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2013 12:00 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 25-29: BioShock Infinite
Explore an airborne metropolis in first-person shooter BioShock Infinite, available for Aussie gamers this week. For those who have a stealthier play style, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time should satisfy. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2013 6:50 am GMT
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Nintendo lifts European eShop restrictions
Mario maker no longer restricting sale of 18+ titles through Wii U and 3DS eShops to 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2013 7:14 pm GMT
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Lego City Undercover download requires external hard drive
Preorder page for upcoming open-world action game reveals digital version won't fit on internal Wii U storage space. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 4:38 pm GMT
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Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D dated for May
3DS port of Wii original coming to America and Europe on May 24. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 3:15 pm GMT
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February Wii U sales in US hit 64,000 - Report
Nintendo's latest home console off to a slow start for 2013 in the United States; weekly performance worse than any recorded week for current-gen systems. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 1:32 pm GMT
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Fire Emblem: Awakening US sales hit 180,000
Nintendo reveals 3DS title sees franchise-best opening month, moving 117,000 units at retail and 63,000 digitally during last month. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 12:47 am GMT
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Pikachu-themed 3DS XL coming to North America
Nintendo reveals $200 system with 4GB SD card launching later this month at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, and GameStop. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2013 2:29 pm GMT
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Nielsen: gaming takes back seat on PS3
New study from research group finds PlayStation 3 owners in US in 2012 spent majority of their time with video services, not games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2013 1:59 pm GMT
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Nintendo loses 3DS patent lawsuit
Federal jury awards former Sony veteran $30.2 million in damages; Nintendo says verdict will not impact 3DS sales. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2013 12:47 pm GMT
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Nintendo's upcoming Wii U Pokemon features Skylanders-like toys
Pokemon Rumble U to come with Skylanders-like toys in Japan, though Nintendo has no news on an American or European release at the moment. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2013 11:33 am GMT
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Miyamoto: Gamers will continue to buy hardware if games are compelling
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto downplays impact of smartphones on traditional platforms, is not yet concerned about Wii U sales. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2013 2:09 pm GMT
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PS4, Xbox 720 games to cost $70, says analyst
Michael Pachter believes sticker price for next-gen software to jump $10 over current generation, Wii U performance has been "underwhelming." Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2013 1:51 pm GMT
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Miyamoto: 'Strange' not to think about retirement
Mario, Zelda creator will turn 61 this year, is taking steps to prepare Nintendo for a future without him. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2013 5:11 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razer's Edge Xbox 360 has SmartGlass support
Xbox 360 version of upcoming action game taps into Microsoft's second-screen app; demo coming to PS3 and Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2013 7:42 pm GMT
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Wii U discounted at UK retailer
Wal-Mart subsidiary ASDA shaves £50 off Basic and Deluxe versions of Nintendo's latest console. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2013 4:42 pm GMT
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Wii U needs to sell more, says Ubisoft CEO
Yves Guillemot praises Nintendo's latest console, but says sales must increase; Watch Dog team ramped up after E3 unveil. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2013 1:05 pm GMT
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Study: 4.6 percent of developers making Wii U games
Game Developers Conference "State of the Industry" research shows North American indie game scene rising, Nintendo development hurting. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2013 1:36 pm GMT
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Nintendo sued over 3DS tech
Former Sony inventor alleges Mario maker infringed on 3D display patent, seeking $9.80 for every 3DS sold. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2013 10:49 pm GMT
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Sakurai arm injury impacting Smash Bros. development
Developer Masahiro Sakurai explains calcific tendonitis and muscle ruptures in right arm affecting work on upcoming brawler. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2013 4:02 pm GMT
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Official Pokemon Magazine coming to UK
Future-published all-things-Pokemon magazine to include information on games, TV series, films, and trading card game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2013 3:28 pm GMT
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Wii Mini coming to UK
After launching in Canada last year, scaled-down console to launch in United Kingdom March 22; no word on North American debut. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2013 1:34 pm GMT
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Wii U January US sales hit 57,000 - Report
[UPDATE] Estimates place system sales for the month down 38 percent from original Wii during same point. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2013 1:00 pm GMT
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Sakurai: Some game stories 'honestly irksome'
Kirby and Smash Bros. designer Masahiro Sakurai not pleased with certain game stories; wrote Kid Icarus: Uprising entirely himself. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2013 4:51 pm GMT
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Luigi-themed DLC coming to New Super Mario Bros. U
New Super Luigi U expansion due in 2013 makes all 80-plus courses "all-new"; no price announced. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2013 3:43 pm GMT
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Donkey Kong Country Returns coming to 3DS
New version of 2010 Wii platformer arriving for portable this summer in North America and Europe. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2013 3:09 pm GMT
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Animal Crossing: New Leaf arrives in June
Nintendo confirms latest entry in small-town simulation series arriving June 9 in North America and June 14 in Europe. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2013 2:48 pm GMT
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Pokemon TV app hits iOS, Android
Free application for mobile devices includes 50 "fan-favorite" episodes from the animated series updated on a weekly basis. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2013 8:32 pm GMT
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GameStop: Wii U needs blockbuster to spark sales
CFO Rob Lloyd says Wii U not performing on pace with original Wii "for a variety of reasons," one being a lack of major first-party titles. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2013 10:51 pm GMT
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Activision disappointed with Wii U launch
CEO Robert Kotick says slow launch of latest Nintendo platform is "something we are concerned about." Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2013 10:24 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge coming to PS3, Xbox 360
Wii U action game from Team Ninja due out April 2 online and at physical retail for Sony and Microsoft consoles. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2013 8:21 pm GMT
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Cloud gaming not the future, says Nintendo
Satoru Iwata says there are "many things" cloud gaming cannot do by design, dedicated gaming platforms will not die. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2013 2:56 pm GMT
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Nintendo: Industry must innovate
Satoru Iwata says future health of industry is dependent on creating experiences gamers can't anticipate. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2013 2:16 pm GMT
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No Wii U price cut
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata says company has no plans to reduce price of new system; Google StreetView, TiVo delayed. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2013 2:35 pm GMT
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Nintendo planning future platforms
President Satoru Iwata looking beyond Wii U and 3DS; company has begun developing tech that would simplify sharing assets between platforms. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2013 2:26 pm GMT
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Nintendo slices Wii U sales forecast but expects to return to profit
Overall sales expectations down for hardware and software, but Nintendo expects weak yen to be advantageous for the company. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2013 11:41 am GMT
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Chinese console ban may end - Report
Sony and Nintendo shares rise on report claiming country may lift 12-year ban on game consoles. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 2:21 pm GMT
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Nintendo Network 'emergency maintenance' through tomorrow
Affected services include Pokemon DS games, matchmaking for Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, and access to virtual marketplaces. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 1:39 pm GMT
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Platinum Games staff express interest in Darksiders
High-profile supporters come out after Vigil Games and Darksiders fail to find a buyer at recent THQ auction. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2013 1:58 pm GMT
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Nintendo apologizes for lack of Wii U software
President Satoru Iwata says desire to meet quality standards has led to delays, promises more new games beginning in March. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2013 5:30 pm GMT
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New 3D Mario announced for Wii U
The latest 3D Mario game will be playable at E3 2013, with new Mario Kart and Yoshi games also announced by Nintendo. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2013 3:04 pm GMT
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Wind Waker HD, brand-new Zelda in the works for Wii U
Nintendo to release updated version of Legend of Zelda RPG for Wii U this fall; new entry that will "rethink conventions" of Zelda also on the way. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2013 2:47 pm GMT
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Wii U Virtual Console launches this spring
Nintendo reveals new virtual marketplace for high-definition system; NES and SNES games to be available at launch, with GBA titles coming later. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2013 2:21 pm GMT
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Lego City Undercover due March 18
Nintendo's spring software lineup includes Traveller's Tales' open-world game for Wii U, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on March 19. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2013 2:52 pm GMT
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Nintendo bringing Wii U, 3DS to Sundance
Mario maker to have presence at this week's film festival in Park City, Utah, with Wii U Video Challenge and Nintendo Lounge. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2013 4:19 pm GMT
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Nintendo Japan merges handheld and console hardware teams
Unifying hardware teams is Nintendo R&D's biggest shake-up in nine years. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2013 10:15 am GMT
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Warner Bros. to ask for Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition R18+ rating in Australia
Publisher says it will submit the Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition to the Australian Classification Board for consideration under the newly introduced adult classification category for video games. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2013 3:40 am GMT
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Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS bundle revealed
$200 special-edition bundle due February 4 includes a preinstalled copy of strategy game and blue system with Fire Emblem artwork. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2013 8:01 pm GMT
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Wii U fails to outsell its predecessor in December
Nintendo's newest sold 460,000 during month and made over $300 million in the US after 41 days on sale; New Super Mario Bros. U sold with over 65 per cent of Wii U consoles. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2013 2:07 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge becomes first R18+ game in Australia
Classification Board announces Wii U console title is first game to receive adult classification; title will be rated R18+ for high impact violence. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2013 12:48 am GMT
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Pokemon X and Y announced for 3DS in October 2013
First full-3D game in the mainline Pokemon series coming to 3DS later this year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2013 12:14 pm GMT
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Pokemon Rainbow to be announced tomorrow? - Report
Go Nintendo source believes new 3DS title will be unveiled by Nintendo tomorrow; game will reportedly feature settings and Pokemon from generations 1-4. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2013 3:13 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out January 7-11: Anarchy Reigns
Will you build your virtual life or take to over-the-top brawling action? Check out what games hit Aussie shelves this week in AU Shippin' Out! Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2013 11:21 pm GMT
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Nintendo president: Wii U sales 'not bad'
Satoru Iwata remarks on US holiday sales of new console, says system is "selling steadily"; two-SKU launch has been "challenge." Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2013 2:03 pm GMT
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Preowned Wii U consoles allow free game downloads, user claims
Second-hand systems reportedly allow new owners free access to all digital titles purchased by original user. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2013 2:39 pm GMT
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Pokemon announcement January 8
Official website teases "important announcement" for role-playing game series next Tuesday. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2013 2:05 pm GMT
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Analyst: Wii U GameStop sales below expectations
Sterne Agee industry watcher says hardware and software sales for Nintendo's latest fall short during holiday period at speciality retailer. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2013 4:54 pm GMT
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Pikmin 3 to bring 'stress' back to series
Shigeru Miyamoto says it's "back to basics" for upcoming Wii U entry in real-time strategy series. Full Story
- Posted Jan 2, 2013 9:40 pm GMT
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Capcom passing on late Wii U ports
Publisher "looking forward, not back," with regards to porting games to Nintendo's latest console. Full Story
- Posted Jan 2, 2013 6:10 pm GMT
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Nintendo TVii launches tomorrow in US
Free streaming service comes to Wii U this week without TiVo or Netflix support; no word on European launch. Full Story
- Posted Dec 19, 2012 2:52 pm GMT
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Bravely Default sequel planned
Producer Tomoya Asano is currently reaching out to RPG fans for feedback and suggestions for next game via online survey. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2012 9:29 am GMT
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3DS surpasses PS3 lifetime sales in Japan
Media Create report states Nintendo has sold 8 million units of the portable device so far. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2012 8:50 am GMT
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Why Nintendo Land has no online support
Nintendo producer Katsuya Eguchi says titles within minigame compilation made to encourage real-world interaction with those in the same room. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2012 1:14 pm GMT
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Wii U sells 308,000 units at Japanese launch - Report
Data from Famitsu and Enterbrain reveals launch weekend hardware sales figure for Nintendo's new console; New Super Mario Bros. U sells 170,563 units. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2012 1:37 pm GMT
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Official Pokedex iOS app released
$2 illustrated encyclopedia app now available for iOS devices in NA and Europe; four additional packs available for $6 each. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2012 5:55 pm GMT
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German law blocking Wii U content in Europe
Youth protection regulation mandates 18+ content should only be available during evening hours in Europe. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2012 3:20 pm GMT
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Nintendo reveals Wii U GamePad prototypes
Reps from company's Entertainment Analysis & Development Division reveal and detail first iterations of tablet-like controller. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2012 6:44 pm GMT
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Time names Guild Wars II best game of 2012
Magazine heralds ArenaNet's online role-playing game top title of year followed by Xenoblade Chronicles, Xcom: Enemy Unknown, and Dishonored. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2012 1:52 pm GMT
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Wii U first-week sales fall short of Wii
Nintendo's first HD console shifts 425,000 units in US during week one, coming up short of original Wii's 475,000 in 2006; 3DS sells 540,000 during November. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2012 11:42 am GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 26 - Dec. 2: Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney
PS3 version of Super Robot Taisen and 3DS adventure game crossover at the top of Japan sales charts; 3DS sales still high. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2012 8:20 am GMT
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Pikmin 3 delayed
Nintendo's new Wii U strategy game now slated for launch during April-June quarter. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2012 9:05 pm GMT
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Fire Emblem: Awakening arrives Feb. 4
Nintendo confirms North American launch date for new 3DS game; Wii Fit U due first part of next year; Google Maps support for Wii U on the way. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2012 6:27 pm GMT
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New Wii U update may take an hour
"System stability" update for Nintendo's new system also makes "other minor adjustments"; Nintendo Direct presentation scheduled for 9 a.m. PDT. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2012 12:15 pm GMT
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Nintendo fires back at Wii U criticisms
Reggie Fils-Aime says hefty day-one patch necessary for "very best product"; does not expect Miiverse connectivity issues to spring up again. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2012 1:53 pm GMT
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Premium pack accounts for 60 percent of UK Wii U sales
Shoppers opt for pricier Wii U premium pack over basic in UK; Nintendo Land highest Wii U software chart entry at 11, Far Cry 3 debuts at two. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2012 2:10 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out December 3-7: LEGO The Lord of the Rings, Guardians of Middle Earth
Will you fight alongside the fellowship for Middle-Earth or collect sticker stars? Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2012 12:16 am GMT
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Final issue of Nintendo Power pays homage to origin
Cover art for final issue of Nintendo-themed publication returns to roots as clay-themed recreation of 1988 original. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 4:56 pm GMT
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Wii U 'slightly confusing', says Molyneux
Former Microsoft executive Peter Molyneux says Nintendo's new system is "good, but it's not great"; successful Wii U needed for industry growth. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 11:55 am GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 19-25: Black Ops II, E.X. Troopers
Activision and Capcom's latest gun-focused titles makes debut on recent Japan sales list, but still loses out to Nintendo simulation title. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 8:33 am GMT
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Nintendo 'very sorry' for Wii U day-one updates
President Satoru Iwata laments day-one network patch for new system that "takes such a long time" to download; says Miiverse will not copy Xbox Live or PlayStation Network. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2012 1:29 pm GMT
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Nintendo talks Zelda Wii U
Company president Satoru Iwata says new 3D Zelda, Mario games in development for HD console, acknowledges that first-party games alone "can't be enough." Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2012 12:58 pm GMT
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Yoshi's Land spotted for Wii U
Retailer listings suggest longtime sidekick getting own game for new system; will offer dual-screen play and Miiverse integration. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2012 2:21 pm GMT
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New 3DS XL bundle includes preinstalled Mario Kart 7
Nintendo launching limited edition blue-black bundle in United States beginning December 2 at $200. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2012 1:52 pm GMT
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Wii U sells 400,000 in first week
Nintendo reveals seven-day sales of newly launched HD console; aging Wii system sells 300,000 over period that included Black Friday. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 6:20 pm GMT
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Nintendo: third-party games look 'dramatically better' on Wii U
Reggie Fils-Aime says side-by-side comparison reveals Call of Duty and others look better on Nintendo's new console than Xbox 360, PS3. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 1:37 pm GMT
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Wii Mini hitting December 7?
Supposed internal release schedule from "major retailer" suggests Nintendo will release redesigned, more compact console early next month. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 12:58 pm GMT
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Atari founder 'baffled' by Wii U
Nolan Bushnell says "I don't think it's going to be a big success," adding that the console "feels like the end of an era." Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 11:56 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 26-30: Wii U, Far Cry 3
The Wii U launches in Australia this week! Find out what software will be available on day one. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 3:02 am GMT
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Hulu Plus comes to Wii U
Video streaming service launches for Nintendo's new high-definition console with GamePad compatibility; requires $8/month subscription. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2012 3:25 pm GMT
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Wii U profitable with just one software sale
Nintendo of America pres. Reggie Fils-Aime reveals new system becomes "profit positive" once consumers purchase one game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2012 2:01 pm GMT
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Wii U Aussie midnight launch details
The Wii U goes on sale at midnight on November 29 at participating EB Games stores; no exclusive launch event details have been announced. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2012 4:04 am GMT
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Nintendo on Wii U: 'Still a lot to do'
Director of product marketing Bill Trinen describes system launch as mile 14 of a marathon; teases Wii U/3DS interoperability news for E3 2013. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2012 8:09 pm GMT
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3DS sales nearing 6 million in US
Nintendo reveals new sales milestone for latest portable hardware; limited edition flame red bundle announced for Black Friday. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2012 3:02 pm GMT
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Nintendo responds to supposed Wii U hack
Company rep says "debug menu" was a "mock up" and has now been removed and made inaccessible. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2012 2:30 pm GMT
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Nintendo Network ID tied to single console
Company confirms account can only be used on Wii U system where it was created; future support for other devices planned. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2012 1:59 pm GMT
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Wii U users accidentally access console's debug mode
NeoGAF posters claim to have stumbled across a debug menu on the newly released console. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2012 5:25 am GMT
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Why Nintendo TVii missed Wii U launch
Director of product marketing says desire to make video service "absolutely perfect" drove delay, believes impact will be minimal. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2012 12:20 am GMT
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Wii U charges 50 cents to register minors
In accordance with Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, parent or guardian must pay one-time fee of $0.50 to verify consent to create Nintendo Network account for those under 13. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2012 3:44 pm GMT
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Nintendo: don't expect 99-cent Mario game
President Satoru Iwata praises smartphone market for aspiring game developers, but says it's not the right path for Nintendo. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2012 7:38 pm GMT
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Nintendo TVii launching in December
Mario maker bringing free video application to Wii U next month. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2012 2:15 pm GMT
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Big in Japan November 5-11: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Nintendo's simulation title is the top-selling game on the Japan sales chart; 3DS still above the rest of the console pack. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2012 12:27 pm GMT
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Mario + Super Meat Boy = Super Meat Boy Galaxy
Developer Aubrey Hesselgren creates mash-up game using Unity and Blender as birthday present for Team Meat's Tommy Refenes. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2012 6:55 pm GMT
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Old Navy giving away New Super Mario Bros. U on Black Friday
Clothing retailer rewarding early shoppers with free copy of Nintendo's new Mario platformer with $40 purchase. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2012 2:51 pm GMT
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Wii U is 'expensive' says Ubisoft CEO
Yves Guillemot not happy with Nintendo's decision to start new system at $300, wishes it was less expensive. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2012 1:23 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 13-17: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
What titles are out in Australia this week? Whether you prefer waving a wand or a gun in your games, there is something for all ages! Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2012 1:25 am GMT
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Wii U kiosks coming to retailers nationwide
Nintendo rolling out 5,000 interactive Wii U demo stations at retailers like Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and others. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2012 4:12 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 6-9: Halo 4, Mass Effect Trilogy
What games are out in Australia this week? Will you be assuming the role of Master Chief or Commander Shepard? The choice is yours! Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2012 11:33 pm GMT
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Nintendo debuts Wii U commercial
Mario maker launches "How U Will Play Next" advertising campaign for upcoming console ahead of console's launch later this month. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2012 12:34 pm GMT
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Nintendo confident Wii U will sell this holiday
Company president Satoru Iwata claims healthy preorder figures for new console indicate system will see strong sales at launch. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2012 4:50 pm GMT
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Super Mario 64 mod adds co-op
Mario's Nintendo 64 single-player adventure modded to allow playable second character. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2012 2:36 pm GMT
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Animal Crossing: New Leaf hits 3DS in first half 2013
Newest iteration of small-town simulation series to release on Nintendo's portable during first half of next year alongside Fire Emblem: Awakening. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2012 4:13 pm GMT
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More than 250,000 on GameStop Wii U waitlist
Nintendo claims preorders at speciality retailer have sold out, with quarter of a million gamers on waitlist; $350 deluxe model proving more popular with preorders. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2012 1:15 pm GMT
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Wii U to be sold at loss
Nintendo confirms new system will be sold below manufacturing costs at launch out of desire to sell console at a "reasonable" price. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2012 12:13 pm GMT
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Weaker-than-expected 3DS sales push Nintendo to slash forecast
Nintendo lowers full-year sales forecast over sluggish hardware and software sales in overseas market and yen appreciation; company expects to sell 5.5 million Wii U units by April. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2012 1:53 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out October 23-27: Medal of Honor: Warfighter, Forza Horizon
Will you fight in battlefields across Somalia, or test your driving skills in the scenic American West? Read on to see what games will hit Aussie shelves this week! Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2012 2:42 am GMT
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Big in Japan October 7-14: Bravely Default, Resident Evil 6
New Square Enix RPG at top spot and above Resident Evil 6 and new Namco Bandai RPG; 3DS XL back in high sales groove. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2012 6:21 pm GMT
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Wii U voice chat limited
Only select games will support chat through third-party headsets plugged into GamePad headphone jack; Pro Controller option even more involved. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2012 1:53 pm GMT
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Nintendo investigating Wii U manufacturer after child labor admission
Mario maker looking into operations at Foxconn following the company's admission of utilizing children under 16. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2012 6:05 pm GMT
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Pikmin 3 sprouting spring 2013
Nintendo confirms new Wii U real-time strategy not making it out in 2012, but rather early next year. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2012 2:51 pm GMT
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SNES-inspired Wii U controller spotted
Australian EB Games shop lists variant that combines Wii U Pro Controller and classic SNES input for around $49. [UPDATE]: Nintendo Australia has confirmed the controller is not an official Nintendo product. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2012 5:53 pm GMT
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Wii drops to $130
Nintendo cutting price of console in US through new bundle that includes black system, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort; shipping to retailers now and will be "broadly available" by October 28. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2012 1:44 pm GMT
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FIFA 13 holds off Dishonored on UK chart, Fable: The Journey lands at 37
FIFA still holds off all newcomers, including Dishonored, Pokemon and XCOM; Fable: The Journey scrapes into the top 40 at number 37. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2012 10:32 am GMT
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New Super Mario Bros. 2 sells 295,000 units in September
Nintendo reveals new US sales milestone for portable Mario game; 3DS software sales rise 89 percent year-over-year; Super Mario 64 DS reaches 5 million sales. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2012 4:32 pm GMT
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Big in Japan September 30-October 6: Resident Evil 6
Capcom's sixth entry takes the top and fifth spots in Japan; PS3 overtakes Nintendo's portable. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2012 1:41 pm GMT
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NPD: Madden NFL 13 tops US September sales
EA Sports' pro football sim is month's best-seller, followed by Borderlands 2 rising 234 percent over original; total software sales down 14 percent year-over-year; Xbox 360 sells 270k holding 49 percent of current-gen market. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2012 12:08 am GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out October 9-12: Dishonored, XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Pokemon
Do you wish to slip through shadows in Dishonored, combat aliens in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, or try to catch them all in the newest Pokemon game? Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2012 7:41 am GMT
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Nintendo: Miiverse is Wii U's 'killer app'
North American president Reggie Fils-Aime believes system's new social network will "pleasantly surprise people," says gamers may not understand until they try it. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2012 2:30 pm GMT
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Miyamoto, Retro working on 'fantastic' Wii U games
Nintendo of America president reveals Mario creator, Metroid studio building new games for upcoming console; announcements likely for E3. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2012 1:29 pm GMT
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New Super Mario Bros. 2 adding three DLC packs
Nintendo says DLC for the 3DS title will be out this October in Japan; no word on North American and European equivalent. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2012 4:39 am GMT
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Platinum: PS3 Bayonetta 'our biggest failure'
Studio director Atsushi Inaba says version of 2010 action game for Sony platform was a major shortcoming, but not a "pointless failure." Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2012 2:28 pm GMT
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Platinum Games wants to take its titles to PC
Creator of Bayonetta and Anarchy Reigns wants to release upcoming games through Valve's Steam service and also start Kickstarter pages for future projects. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2012 8:03 am GMT
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Wii U will be region-locked - Report
Nintendo reportedly confirmed new console will follow in the footsteps of the Wii and 3DS by implementing a region-locking feature. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2012 5:18 am GMT
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Nintendo partners with Unity engine for Wii U
Unity Technologies has announced a worldwide license agreement with Nintendo to provide a version of the Unity engine to Nintendo and third-party developers for the upcoming Wii U. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2012 3:10 am GMT
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Microsoft renews Killer Instinct trademark
Redmond software giant files trademark application with United States Patent & Trademark Office for "online video games." Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2012 7:37 pm GMT
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Platinum doesn't want to alienate Bayonetta fanbase
Platinum Games president Tatsuya Minami says partnership with Nintendo will help Bayonetta brand become stronger; says console games market is in a "state of upheaval". Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2012 7:50 am GMT
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Nintendo believes Wii U messaging issues corrected
Director of product marketing Bill Trinen admits mistakes were made highlighting Wii U as a brand new console, believes GamePad experiences may lure Xbox 360, PS3 gamers to new platform. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2012 7:16 pm GMT
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Wii support will continue
Nintendo of America president says 2006 console remains viable; will look to push system in Canada, Latin America, and Eastern Europe markets. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2012 3:19 pm GMT
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Nintendo sees no danger in releasing numerous Mario games
Nintendo of America president says company will not "kill the goose that lays the golden egg" because each entry offers something new. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2012 2:35 pm GMT
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Nintendo: Wii U price offers 'really strong value'
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime says that the $299 base price of the new system offers value that will be "strong for a long time." Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2012 2:28 pm GMT
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Wii U launching November 30 in Australia
Nintendo announced latest console will launch in ANZ territory end of November; basic 8GB launch hardware pack will cost A$349.95, premium 32GB launch hardware pack will cost A$429.95; launch line-up includes Black Ops II, Bayonetta 2 exclusive. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2012 1:07 am GMT
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Bayonetta 2 Wii U exclusive
Platinum Games developing Bayonetta sequel for March 2013 release; developer's Project P100 renamed The Wonderful 101. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2012 4:02 pm GMT
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Wii U launching Nov. 18 at $299
Nintendo confirms North American launch date for high-definition console; basic model for $299, deluxe version for $349; coming to Europe November 30; Bayonetta 2 a Wii U-exclusive, Black Ops II revealed. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2012 3:05 pm GMT
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Wii U out on December 8 in Japan
System to come in two bundles, priced at 26,250 ($338) and 31,500 ($405) yen respectively. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2012 9:09 am GMT
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Nintendo to announce Wii U price, release date tomorrow
Mario maker confirms it will share core launch information for upcoming console during presentation in Japan; same info likely for North American, European events. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2012 4:30 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 12-14: Tekken Tag Tournament 2, NHL 13
Fighting, sports and rhythm games, this week has you covered no matter what you're into! Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2012 5:14 am GMT
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New Super Mario Bros. 2 sells 240K in first week
Nintendo reveals US sales statistics for new 3DS platformer; Kingdom Hearts 3D notches 180,000; 3DS software increased 68 percent in August, hardware up 36 percent. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2012 2:03 pm GMT
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Zelda for Wii U in 2014 - Report
Source says biggest Nintendo team ever building most expensive project in company history for new console; will run on new game engine built specifically for tablet controller. Full Story
- Posted Sep 5, 2012 2:20 pm GMT
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Wii U out Nov. 11 for $250?
Video Product Distributors listing reportedly outs early November release date, three SKUs scaling to $350 for upcoming Nintendo console. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2012 5:59 pm GMT
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Wii U faces 'narrow window of opportunity' says analyst
Robert W. Baird analyst believes Nintendo will struggle to generate consumer interest for new console with information about future systems from Microsoft, Sony arriving in 2013. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2012 3:43 pm GMT
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Big in Japan August 13-19: New Super Mario Bros. 2
Nintendo strikes software top spot again with 2D platformer; 3DS XL on top of weekly hardware sales. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2012 7:42 am GMT
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Wii U launching November 18?
Peripheral maker at GameStop managers' conference today reportedly leaks release date for Nintendo's newest hardware. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2012 8:11 pm GMT
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Nintendo holding Wii U event Sept. 13
NOA president Reggie Fils-Aime to discuss "how the Wii U will change the future of gaming" at NYC briefing next month; release date, price expected. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2012 8:59 pm GMT
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The GoldenEye 007 that never was
Rare alum Martin Hollis talks about the eleventh-hour addition of multiplayer and potential light-gun support. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2012 2:56 pm GMT
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Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon pushed to 2013
Nintendo 3DS game delayed to first half of next year, several other titles set for release on DS and 3DS before end of 2012. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2012 8:58 pm GMT
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Wii U launching for Black Friday?
GameStop source says new console to ship in time for popular US shopping season; other sources suggest console delayed in Europe to December due to manufacturing issues. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2012 3:39 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 13-20: Darksiders II, Sleeping Dogs
Take on the role of Death in Darksiders II or indulge your inner martial artist in Sleeping Dogs. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2012 8:29 am GMT
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Big in Japan July 30-August 5: Dragon Quest X
New Wii RPG debuts at number one; Wii sales experience surge. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2012 5:03 am GMT
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Wii U box art revealed
[UPDATE] Retailers Amazon, Target, and Best Buy offer first look at packaging for upcoming Wii U software; Nintendo confirms design. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2012 4:03 pm GMT
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'Hardcore gamers love GameStop' - CEO Paul Raines
Top executive at retailer says company's position with consumers is "very, very strong," the lifestyle of a gamer requires used games; believes next-gen consoles that block used games don't make economic sense. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2012 9:47 pm GMT
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Pokemon Black and White Version 2 hitting AU, NZ this October
Pokemon Black Version 2, Pokemon White Version 2 will launch on the Nintendo DS; Pokemon Dream Radar will launch as a downloadable title for the 3DS. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2012 5:03 am GMT
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Big in Japan July 16-22: Kirby's Dream Collection
Wii compilation of Kirby games takes top sales spot in Japan, followed by new Rune Factory title. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2012 9:12 am GMT
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Nintendo shrinks 3DS losses
Quarterly operating losses down on 2011; sales and profitability of 3DS "improving" for Nintendo. Full Story
- Posted Jul 25, 2012 12:13 pm GMT
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Nintendo to become 'primarily a software company' says Bing Gordon
Former EA COO believes Mario maker may exit hardware business one day, but as long as Miyamoto comes to work, company can sell systems. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2012 8:05 pm GMT
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3DS XL screen reduces glare
Nintendo hardware designer says company specially treated all reflexive LCD screen layers on new portable to significantly reduce glare over 3DS. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2012 3:08 pm GMT
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Wii U 'important for the world' says Nintendo
President Satoru Iwata says being first next-gen console with Wii U "not important at all," stresses pricing will be major factor at launch, not looking to compete on graphics with Xbox 720, PS4. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2012 5:00 pm GMT
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Big in Japan July 9-15: Time Travelers
Vita and 3DS versions of the Level-5 adventure title debuted at the bottom of the top 10; Pokemon Black/White 2 is still on top. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2012 4:21 am GMT
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Wii U 'isn't going to work' says Pachter
Wedbush Securities' analyst skeptical of Nintendo's new console, says company won't get "lucky" again; claims Activision and others pressured firm into developing Pro Controller. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2012 3:07 pm GMT
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Sales of 3DS reach 5 million in US
Nintendo touts new sales milestone for new portable in America, claims it holds 75 percent market share among portables; 3DS sells 155,000 in June, Wii tallies 95,000 consoles, Ocarina of Time 3D goes platinum. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2012 2:01 pm GMT
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Nintendo: We must 'differentiate' to survive against smartphones, tablets
Company president Satoru Iwata claims competition from Apple devices has not affected DS line, but firm must "offer something exclusive" to survive. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2012 5:55 pm GMT
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Kid Icarus developer no more
Project Sora studio closed office last month; website to shut down by the end of July. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2012 1:23 pm GMT
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Miyamoto a friendlier Steve Jobs - Star Fox developer
Q-Games founder Dylan Cuthbert would like to work more with Nintendo, says famed Nintendo designer takes hard-line approach to games. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2012 10:05 pm GMT
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Miyamoto talks Metroid, Star Fox for Wii U
Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto says Metroid with GamePad "could be really fantastic," is personally eager for Star Fox to hit new console. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2012 6:20 pm GMT
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Lego Batman 2 tops UK chart for third consecutive week
Lego Batman 2 fends off London 2012 to secure top spot for third consecutive week; Modern Warfare 3 reenters the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2012 3:06 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 25-July 1: Pokemon, Fatal Frame II Wii
Nintendo pocket monster role-playing game still reigns supreme; new Atelier RPG and Fatal Frame Wii remake debut in top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2012 5:44 am GMT
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Wii U 'effectively' an Xbox 360, says Microsoft
Studios boss Phil Spencer says Nintendo's upcoming console is on par with graphical capability of current gen, believes Pro Controller will lead to more Xbox 360 ports. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2012 2:31 pm GMT
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Wii U online to be free
Nintendo not planning subscription fee for Nintendo Network due in part to casual audience; Miyamoto believes museum guide software could be a "core business" unit, addresses eventual retirement. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2012 8:55 pm GMT
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Smash Bros. for Wii U, 3DS may need change of direction, says dev
Masahiro Sakurai explains beefing up the roster may lead to balance issues; says Nintendo and Namco Bandai instead looking at new ideas for franchise. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2012 2:09 pm GMT
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Pokemon Black and White 2 hitting Oct. 7
Nintendo confirms newest entries in monster-catching series arriving for DS in North America first, followed by October 12 debut in Europe. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2012 3:14 pm GMT
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More 3DS models would 'confuse' gamers, says Nintendo
President Satoru Iwata cites concerns for consumer confusion and mass production efficiency as reasons it has "no plans" to pursue more portable models in addition to 3DS XL; Circle Pad Pro for 3DS XL confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2012 1:40 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 18-24: Pokemon Black/White 2
New iteration to Pokemon Black/White bumps PS Vita RPG from top spot, outselling it 50:1, PS Vita sales cool down. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2012 9:13 am GMT
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Bravely Default out this October in Japan
Square Enix's new RPG will be out for 3DS; collector's edition available only through Square Enix's online store. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 4:40 am GMT
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Nintendo calls $100 Wii U game prices 'fictitious'
Amazon, GameStop product listings indicate Pikmin 3, New Super Mario Bros. U, and more to cost $100, Nintendo says these are "fictitious" prices. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2012 7:21 pm GMT
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Nintendo promises 'reasonable' Wii U price
Company CEO Satoru Iwata says firm "won't make the same mistake" as 3DS with upcoming home console. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2012 2:45 pm GMT
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New Super Mario Bros. 2 to get paid DLC
Fire Emblem: Awakening for Nintendo 3DS set for 2013, also to feature postrelease content. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2012 7:15 pm GMT
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New 3DS XL hitting North America this August
Supersize 3DS model coming to North America August 19 for $200; both 3DS and Wii U versions of Super Smash Bros. to be developed by Namco Bandai; more 3DS games announced. UPDATE: European release confirmed for July 28. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2012 6:11 am GMT
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Capcom announces Mega Man "Sound E Can" soundtrack collection
Soundtrack collection to be released to commemorate mascot's 25th anniversary; music to span NES series through to current DLC titles. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2012 5:48 am GMT
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Amazon lists Wii U for December 21
Online retailer's German arm lists late December release date for Nintendo's new console with $500 speculative price point. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2012 4:45 pm GMT
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Miyamoto worried over abundance of gun-focused games
Nintendo designer says ubiquity of gun-oriented games troubling for younger generation, claims digital media presents "difficulty" for parents. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2012 2:47 pm GMT
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Starcraft for Wii U 'might' work - Blizzard
Starcraft II lead designer says Wii U's GamePad touch screen provides opportunity to bring RTS to consoles, but admits interface not there yet. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2012 8:46 pm GMT
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Wii U message confusing - Nintendo
Marketing exec Scott Moffitt acknowledges challenge of Nintendo's new console, gives "the bad answer" when asked about power compared to Xbox 360 and PS3. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2012 5:49 pm GMT
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Wii U in generation of its own - Sony
Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida says original Wii kicked off parallel console cycle that will continue with Nintendo's new console. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2012 3:31 pm GMT
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Next gen will be the last, says God of War creator
David Jaffe believes next Xbox, PS4, and Wii U will be final wave of new consoles, predicts streaming options bundled with TV sets as future. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2012 2:42 pm GMT
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Nintendo almost dropped Wii U GamePad
Company president Satoru Iwata reveals tablet controller nearly scrapped due to projection of high cost, takes shot at Microsoft's SmartGlass app. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2012 2:04 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 4-10: Tokyo Jungle
New PS3 survival action game roars its way to first place; 3DS and PS3 still top sellers on hardware side. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2012 8:47 am GMT
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Mario, Zelda creator wants to make first-person shooter
Shigeru Miyamoto expresses interest in making FPS that allows players to fully explore 3D space, but says he doesn't have enough time to pursue it. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2012 7:23 pm GMT
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New 3DS unlikely, Nintendo planning next-gen portable - Miyamoto
Mario creator says latest portable will buck Nintendo's trend of iterating on design, company thinking about ideas for future-generation portable. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2012 5:05 pm GMT
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Wii U must be under $300 - Analyst
Wedbush's Michael Pachter says optimal price for Nintendo's new console is $250 or less, system lacks "killer app" to help drive system sales. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2012 2:54 pm GMT
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Nintendo slashes employee bonuses
Mario factory cutting staff summer bonuses by about 20 percent as a result of annual loss posted earlier this year; executive pay cuts remain in effect. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2012 6:04 pm GMT
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Pikmin 3 skips online multiplayer over technical issues
Shigeru Miyamoto says having numerous small creatures onscreen at once would present problems when syncing up over an Internet connection. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2012 5:04 pm GMT
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Multi-touch Wii U screen would be 'unwieldy' - Nintendo
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime explains the thinking behind limiting the GamePad's touch screen to a single input, promises revised Friend Code system. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2012 4:26 pm GMT
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Fire Emblem 3DS headed to US
E3 2012: Nintendo confirms tactical RPG coming to 3DS systems in the US. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 6:40 pm GMT
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Nintendo shows off 3DS lineup
E3 2012: Mario maker spends an hour tonight talking up and showing off upcoming games for portable; New Super Mario Bros. 2 getting co-op. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 1:59 am GMT
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Nintendo to unveil new 3DS at E3 briefing - Report
E3 2012: [UPDATE]: Nintendo denies Nikkei report that a supersized 3DS model is due to be announced at E3 conference tomorrow. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2012 9:13 pm GMT
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Wii U GamePad, online features revealed
E3 2012: Satoru Iwata shows off the Wii U's redesigned tablet controller, video chat, and social interactivity functions at pre-E3 presentation. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2012 10:51 pm GMT
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Wii U version of Aliens: Colonial Marines will be best looking - Report
Gearbox senior producer Brian Burleson says the Wii U version of the upcoming action shooter will "be better" than the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, in terms of visuals. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2012 8:00 am GMT
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Wii U tablet controller revised?
New controller to boast actual analog sticks, Wii U branding, and various button location changes, according to image leaked by Lego developer. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2012 1:59 pm GMT
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Big in Japan May 7-13: Mario Party 9, Starhawk
Mario Party is at the top spot, while a new PS3 multiplayer title takes fourth; PS Vita slides down to four-digit sales numbers. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2012 6:57 am GMT
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Mario Kart 7 update kills shortcut exploits
Nintendo dispatches update for 3DS racing title that removes unintended shortcuts on three courses; players must download update to play online. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2012 4:12 pm GMT
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Luigi's Mansion 2 listed for Wii U - Retail Radar
United Kingdom retailer Play posts product listing for upcoming ghost-hunting adventure game for Nintendo's new console. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2012 2:42 pm GMT
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Kid Icarus sequel unlikely
Uprising director says novelty of experience would wear off, suggests another 25 years could pass before Nintendo gives angelic hero another game. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2012 6:04 pm GMT
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DSi, DSi XL price drops on May 20
Nintendo cutting price of DSi to $100 and DSi XL to $130 later this month, as a means to provide "even greater incentive to pick up the systems." Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2012 3:23 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 30-May 6: Mario Party 9
New Mario Party and a slew of 3DS titles dominated Japan's holiday period; Nintendo hardware experienced a sales boost. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2012 6:11 am GMT
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Big in Japan April 23-29: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Capcom's Resident Evil spin-off shooter dominated Japan sales for the week as Vita unit sales rise. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2012 8:12 am GMT
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Midnight Purple 3DS hitting May 20
Nintendo adding fifth color option for latest portable next month alongside release of Mario Tennis Open. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2012 4:26 pm GMT
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No Wii U price reveal at E3
Nintendo not planning to announce price point or release date for upcoming next-generation console at this summer's LA trade show. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2012 2:29 pm GMT
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Nintendo to offer full game downloads for 3DS and Wii U this fall
Company to offer simultaneous digital versions of full retail titles for new systems this year; first games will be New Super Mario Bros. 2 and new Brain Age title. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2012 12:41 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 16-22: Fire Emblem: Awakening
Latest installment of Nintendo's strategy RPG series leads the way as 3DS games take eight of top 10 spots on software sales chart. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2012 4:08 pm GMT
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Nintendo posts first-ever annual loss
Selling 3DS systems at a loss contributes to the Mario factory posting $458 million operating shortfall for the year; Nintendo predicts return to profit next year. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2012 12:29 pm GMT
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Animal Crossing 3DS out Q3 in Japan
Nintendo's next iteration of the small-town simulation series will have an emphasis on wireless functionality. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2012 5:34 am GMT
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New Super Mario Bros. 2 hitting 3DS this August
Side-scrolling Super Mario game landing on Nintendo's newest portable this summer; Kirby Anniversary Collection coming to Wii. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2012 7:18 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 9-15: Kingdom Hearts 3DS
Square Enix's cash cow goes up against Namco's newest Super Robot Taisen for top spot as PSP continues to outsell PS Vita. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2012 7:53 am GMT
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Piano Opera Final Fantasy IV/V/VI on sale this May
Piano arrangements of Super Nintendo Final Fantasy OST album to be on sale on various online stores. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2012 10:33 am GMT
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Namco Bandai biggest moneymaker for March in Japan
One Piece: Kaizoku Musou for PS3 main reason for high software revenues. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2012 5:50 am GMT
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Mario for Wii U at E3
[UPDATE] Nintendo confirms mascot's maiden voyage on next-generation system will be present at Los Angeles trade show in June, based on New Super Mario Bros. tech demo. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2012 7:24 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 sells 1.3 million in US - NPD
BioWare's sci-fi RPG exceeds platinum status in first month; Kid Icarus: Uprising hits 140K, RE: Revelations 122K, Binary Domain 20K. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2012 7:50 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 2-8: Super Robot Taisen, PS Vita slump
Namco Bandai's strategy RPG claims the top spot as Vita fails to break 10,000 sales mark. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2012 6:47 am GMT
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Shippin' Out April 8-14: Fez, Pinball Arcade
Sparse new release slate led by Polytron's long-awaited downloadable game on Xbox Live and FarSight's pinball game for Sony systems; World Gone Sour also out. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2012 1:32 pm GMT
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Big in Japan March 26-April 1: Kingdom Hearts 3D
Square Enix's 3DS RPG brings home gold for recent sales update; 3DS sales spike. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2012 12:40 pm GMT
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Pokemon Conquest arrives June 18
Tecmo Koei's turn-based 2D game Pokemon and Nobunaga's Ambition coming to North America under new name for DS this summer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2012 2:43 pm GMT
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Wii U 'not up to the same level' as PS3, Xbox 360 - Developers
Report cites developers' gripes about next-generation Nintendo hardware; new console 'just can't quite keep up,' says one. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2012 1:32 pm GMT
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Wii U launch set for November 18 - Report
Nintendo-focused outlet cites Japanese retailer memo with global release dates for tablet-based console. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2012 9:44 pm GMT
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Big in Japan March 19-25: Kid Icarus: Uprising
Long-awaited Nintendo title flies high above new Yakuza and Pokemon title; 3DS experiences sales surge. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2012 10:43 am GMT
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FIFA Street fends off Raccoon City on UK Chart
EA titles claim half of top 10, four of top five spots; Resident Evil spin-off settles for second place. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 6:10 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 26-30: Kid Icarus: Uprising
Kid Icarus makes its Nintendo 3DS debut. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 5:26 am GMT
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Big in Japan March 12-18: Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition
New Pokemon title for DS dominated the sales chart for the week; console sales took slight dip. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 7:40 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 18-24: Kid Icarus 3DS
Nintendo's angelic adventurer leads a formation full of new releases at retailers, including Ninja Gaiden 3, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Armored Core V. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 4:51 pm GMT
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Portal 2 wins big at BAFTAs
Portal 2 picks up Game of the Year, Story, and Design gongs from the British Academy; Markus "Notch" Persson receives BAFTA Special Award. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2012 12:17 am GMT
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Big in Japan March 5-11: Street Fighter X Tekken
New Capcom fighting game debuts just below One Piece and Project Diva 3DS titles; PS3 sales slowing down. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2012 5:16 am GMT
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Epic VP would be 'shocked' if Wii U doesn't perform
Studio co-founder Mark Rein pledges support for Nintendo's forthcoming system, says console's appearance at E3 2012 will be an "eye-opener" for gamers. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 10:39 pm GMT
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Donkey Kong, Pikmin Super Mario Galaxy 2 cameos nixed
Shigeru Miyamoto shot down guest appearances from iconic Nintendo characters in plaformer sequel, saying they did not have a "functional reason" to be included. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2012 4:31 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 11-17: Mario Party 9, Silent Hill: Downpour
New release slate led by Nintendo's latest party game, Konami's new horror-action title; Journey, FIFA Street, Yakuza: Dead Souls, and Tales of Graces f also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2012 4:38 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 sells 426,000 in February
Microsoft's console makes it a full year on top of console hardware sales chart; Nintendo reveals 3DS sales of 262,000, Wii sales of 228,000. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2012 5:24 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 27-March 4: One Piece Kaizoku Musou
PS3 debut of popular anime/manga franchise reaches pole position. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2012 7:59 am GMT
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Nintendo licenses Havok, Gameware tech for Wii U
Company's forthcoming console to offer developers animation, physics, and user interface tools used in Skyrim, Arkham City, Killzone 3, and Assassin's Creed. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2012 11:19 pm GMT
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Level-5 joins Entertainment Software Association
Professor Layton developer joins US trade group alongside publishers Rubicon Organization and Little Orbit. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2012 10:31 pm GMT
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United States 3DS sales hit 4.5M in first 12 months
On eve of portable's first birthday, Nintendo reveals North American sales for the device nearly doubled the 2.3 million the DS posted during its first year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2012 2:30 pm GMT
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Nintendo victorious in Wii Balance Board patent suit
US court dismisses patent litigation concerning Wii Balance Board, Wii Fit, and Wii Fit Plus; Nintendo says, "We refuse to succumb to patent trolls." Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2012 3:53 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 20-26: Tales of the Heroes, Harvest Moon
Two Namco Bandai-published titles and a new Harvest Moon take the top spots; hardware sales down for major consoles. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2012 6:56 am GMT
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Nintendo in 'disarray' - Analyst
Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter offers bleak outlook for Mario factory, believes Wii U "has to" launch at $250 to be viable. Full Story
- Posted Feb 29, 2012 3:10 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out February 26 - March 3: SSX, Binary Domain
New release slate led by EA Sports' new extreme snowboarding game, Sega's squad-based shooter; Mortal Kombat Komplete also due out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 3:41 pm GMT
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Pokemon Black and White 2 due this fall in West
Nintendo reveals North American and European release windows for upcoming monster-catching role-playing games for the DS. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 2:36 pm GMT
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Pokemon announcement teased for this weekend
GameFreak director Junichi Masuda says "very important announcement" to be made during Japanese television show this weekend. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2012 10:34 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 13-19: Binary Domain, Theatrhythm FF
Konami's dating sim New Love Plus beats out Sega's sci-fi shooter and Square Enix's RPG rhythm game for the top position; 3DS units rise in sales. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2012 5:12 am GMT
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Brain Age coming to 3DS
Nintendo reveals first franchise entry in over four years due out for portable beginning this summer in Japan; will focus on concentration and working memory skills. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2012 5:39 pm GMT
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Xenoblade Chronicles arriving in US on April 6
Nintendo reveals Wii Japanese role-playing game dropping in North America in under two months with fan-chosen cover art. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2012 4:32 pm GMT
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Mario Tennis Open served up on 3DS May 20
Nintendo brings arcade-style mascot sports game to latest portable with online play, touch-screen and gyroscopic support. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2012 2:29 pm GMT
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Nintendo exploring content partners for Wii U - Report
Game company said to enter distribution negotiations with Comcast, other cable providers, Web video producers. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2012 6:33 pm GMT
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Fake Pokemon Yellow spotted on iTunes - Report
Fraudulent 99 cent app claiming to be port of Game Boy original rose to number three position on paid app chart before disappearing from online market. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2012 5:17 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 6-12: Suikoden, Gravity Rush
Two portable Sony titles dominate the Japanese software chart, but the 3DS is still the reigning hardware for the week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 10:39 pm GMT
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Nintendo Wii U patent covers 3D high-def tablet
USPTO filings reveal Mario maker has right to develop upgraded version of tablet controller for upcoming console. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 6:35 pm GMT
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Hulu Plus now live on Wii
Streaming video service now available for Nintendo's home console; 3DS version coming later this year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 4:50 pm GMT
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Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations
Contenders for the UK's top video game awards revealed; Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2 also hotly tipped. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 1:01 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Feb. 12-18: Twisted Metal, PS Vita games
New release slate led by vehicular combat game, early PS Vita hardware and games; UFC Undisputed 3, Grand Slam Tennis 2, Tekken 3DS, and Alan Wake for PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 4:07 pm GMT
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Skyrim wins IAA Game of the Year
The Elder Scrolls V caps a big night by winning multiple categories, top honors at the Interactive Achievement Awards. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 6:02 am GMT
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US game retail industry tanks in January - NPD
New physical channel sales fall 34 percent to $750.6 million; Xbox 360 leads hardware, Modern Warfare 3 tops software. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 12:06 am GMT
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BAFTA announces Audience Award shortlist
The UK's top games award ceremony releases the shortlist for its one accolade chosen by the general public. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 10:00 am GMT
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Big in Japan Jan. 30-Feb. 5: Resident Evil: Revelations, SoulCalibur V
Capcom's 3DS survival horror still clinging on the top alongside SoulCalibur V and Ragnarok Odyssey; PS Vita also hanging onto third place. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 5:05 am GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 tops UK games chart
After six weeks at the top, FIFA 12 gets knocked down to four, and Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the first new release to go to number one in 2012. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 3:10 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan 23-29: Armored Core V, Resident Evil: Revelations
From Software's mech combat sequel and Capcom's 3DS survival horror title top software sellers as PS Vita sees slight sales boost and 3DS easily tops hardware chart. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 4:21 am GMT
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Phoenix Wright movie set for worldwide release - Report
Director Takeshi Miike uses film festival premiere to reveal Capcom's legal eagle flying to theaters around the world with region-specific dubbing and subtitles. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2012 10:39 pm GMT
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Nintendo considering new name for Wii U - Report
Underwhelming reaction and concerns of customer confusion supposedly have the Mario maker weighing its options for a rebranding before this year's E3. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2012 7:12 pm GMT
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Super Mario 3D Land sells 5 million, Skyward Sword 3.4 million
Nintendo's April-December sales recap reveals Mario Kart 7 sold 4.54 million, 3DS logs 3 million-unit sellers; Mario Kart Wii tops 30 million lifetime-to-date. Full Story
- Posted Jan 27, 2012 4:26 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan 16-22: Mario Kart 7, Rhythm Thief
3DS outsells all other platforms combined; Nintendo's handheld accounts for four of top five best-selling games as mascot racer retakes top spot after a week in second. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2012 4:36 pm GMT
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Wii U arriving this holiday season
Tablet-based console coming to the US, EU, AU, and Japan before year's end; Nintendo reveals operating loss of $624 million; 3DS sales climb to 15 million, Wii to 94 million. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2012 11:42 am GMT
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FIFA continues to control UK chart
FIFA 12 is still the only title to have topped the charts in 2012, while Star Wars: The Old Republic clings on at 37. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2012 3:40 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan 9-15: Super Robot Taisen OG Saga
Recent bundle of famous strategy RPG series bumps Nintendo racer from top spot; console sales experiencing post-holiday slump. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2012 2:49 am GMT
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Just Dance 3 sells 7 million, series climbs to 25M
Ubisoft announces new sales figures for its popular dancing game franchise, reveals that gamers spend 23 million minutes playing Just Dance 3 every day. Full Story
- Posted Jan 13, 2012 3:45 pm GMT
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December game sales tank 21% - NPD
Hardware revenues drop 28 percent year-over-year; software sales slide 14 percent with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 topping the charts. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 11:56 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 gets a dozen Interactive Achievement Award nods
Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 7:00 pm GMT
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Big in Japan - Jan 2-8: 3DS, Mario Kart 7
Nintendo's portable system and games maintain edge on the competition in first week of 2012; Vita sales stabilize above 40,000 units. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 3:49 pm GMT
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Kid Icarus: Uprising bundled with new 3DS stand
Producer Masahiro Sakurai tweets images of new system stand to be included with copies of Pit's long-awaited return; release information uncertain. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 3:19 pm GMT
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Backward compatibility most important next-gen feature for gamers - Survey
GameSpot survey indicates gamers keen on playing older software on new hardware, though they have little faith in companies to provide the means. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2012 10:35 pm GMT
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Miyamoto working on new, original game
In new interview, Mario creator reveals he's at work on an "undisclosed original title." Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2012 4:27 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 26-Jan. 1: Mario Kart 7
Nintendo's kart racer holds onto pole position ahead of Monster Hunter 3G as PS Vita continues downward trajectory. Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2012 4:10 am GMT
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Batman: Arkham City tops GameFly's 2011 most requested list
Caped Crusader's latest outing proves to be non-PC game rental service's most popular cross-platform title last year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 9:37 pm GMT
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UK, Japanese sales slide in 2011
British market posts $3.9 billion in total retail revenues, while Japan led by 3DS, Mario to $5.9 billion gross. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 7:40 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 19-25: Mario Kart 7
Nintendo racer's sales accelerating as the PlayStation Vita experiences steep drop-off in hardware, software sales for second week of release. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2012 10:27 pm GMT
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3DS sales top 4 million in US
Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 become the first million-selling 3DS games for Nintendo of America; Zelda: Skyward Sword the latest Wii title to top 1 million sold in US. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2012 5:12 pm GMT
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Fire Emblem introducing paid DLC to 3DS - Report
Nintendo confirms strategy series debuting on latest handheld April 19 in Japan; Nikkei reports game will be first to charge players for add-on content. Full Story
- Posted Dec 27, 2011 5:42 am GMT
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3DS Ambassador GBA games released
Early adopters for Nintendo's handheld can now download second batch of free games including Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2011 4:48 pm GMT
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The Louvre teams up with Nintendo for 3DS guides
Parisian museum to replace traditional audio guides with 3DS consoles next year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2011 2:02 am GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 5-11: Monster Hunter 3G
3DS version of Capcom's multiplayer action RPG beats out Mario titles and Skyrim in latest Japanese chart update; Nintendo's 3D handheld dominates hardware sales. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2011 3:58 am GMT
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Zelda collaboration with Retro Studios possible - Miyamoto
Mario creator suggests Texas-based Metroid Prime studio may be a good fit for a future Zelda title. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2011 11:37 pm GMT
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Kid Icarus: Uprising takes wing March 23
Nintendo lays out early 2012 release slate; $20 3DS Circle Pad Pro peripheral on sale exclusively at GameStop starting Feb. 7, Rhythm Heaven Fever hits Wii Feb. 13. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2011 4:24 pm GMT
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Future Zelda titles sticking with Skyward Sword slashing
Zelda series producer says "we cannot go back to button controls now"; utilization of Wii U's touch screen in question. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2011 7:12 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Dec. 11-17: Gears of War 3 and Battlefield 3 DLC
Downloadable add-ons for some of the year's biggest titles take center stage as retail release slate thins out. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2011 4:52 pm GMT
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3DS sells 795,000 in November, tops DS's first year total
Glasses-free 3D handheld tops 2.37 million threshold after eight months; Super Mario 3D Land sells 625,000 as Zelda: Skyward Sword posts first-week sales of 600,000 copies. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2011 11:18 pm GMT
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Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim top record-breaking November sales - NPD
Last month's $3 billion US game industry haul up slightly year-over-year as Xbox 360 on top of hardware charts for fourth straight month. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2011 10:35 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 28 - Dec. 4: Mario Kart 7
Nintendo's latest racer beats robots and Italian assassins for top spot; 3DS unit sales double since week of Nov. 21. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2011 7:34 am GMT
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Miyamoto planning 'retirement' - Report
[UPDATE]: Nintendo denies Mario creator is stepping down from current role. "Please do not be concerned," firm says. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2011 3:38 am GMT
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Zelda: Skyward Sword game-breaking bug confirmed
Link's latest adventure shipped with a glitch that requires players to restart the game or load a pre-bug save file; Nintendo offers a way to avoid problems. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2011 10:14 pm GMT
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Ubisoft Quebec working on Wii U project, AAA MMO
Publisher's newest job postings hint at new projects in the works at the studio behind Wii version of Black Eyed Peas Experience. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2011 5:48 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Dec. 4-10: Mario Kart 7
Go-karting, Monopoly-esque property acquisitions, and first-person shooting are the top choices for the week. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2011 10:13 am GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 21-27: Skyward Sword
New Zelda title is at the top spot of the Japan sales chart; Wii sales double but 3DS still number one. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2011 2:24 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out December 5-9: Happy Feet Two
The penguins of Happy Feet Two: The Videogame tap dance into stores around Australia. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2011 1:53 am GMT
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Xenoblade Chronicles coming to North America
[UPDATE] Nintendo lists long-awaited Wii RPG as an April release, now available to preorder from GameStop or direct from Nintendo itself. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2011 6:11 pm GMT
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3DS firmware update delayed
Nintendo Japan pushes back the latest Nintendo 3DS update; a patch will be available "before December 8." Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2011 5:30 am GMT
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Skyward Sword, Super Mario 3D Land post record Black Fridays
Nintendo's newest Legend of Zelda, Mario sell more than 500,000 units over retail holiday; 3DS sales jump 49 percent week-over-week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2011 12:09 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Nov. 28 - Dec. 3: Mario Kart 7
The Mario Kart franchise makes its Nintendo 3DS debut Down Under. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2011 3:07 am GMT
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Big in Japan: Nov 14-20: MW3
Activision's sales juggernaut shooter beats out new One Piece game and Level-5 RPG. Full Story
- Posted Nov 25, 2011 12:21 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Nov. 20-26: WWE '12, Rayman Origins
Pro wrestling, limbless escapades, and old-school FPS gunslinging dominate the shelves this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2011 9:43 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Nov. 21-24: Skyward Sword
Nintendo is out in force this week, with Zelda and Mario leading the charge. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2011 1:08 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 20-26: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Link's return to the Wii signals the backend of the holiday release period with Tekken Hybrid, Serious Sam 3: BFE hitting shelves, and The King of Fighters XIII. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2011 9:59 pm GMT
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Zelda 25th Anniversary Edition 3DS coming to US
[UPDATE] Nintendo confirms special $200 hardware bundles for Ocarina of Time 3D, Super Mario 3D Land to launch on Thanksgiving Day. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2011 12:13 am GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 7-13: Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Extend
New entry in Sega's rhythm game and Sengoku Basara offshoot occupy top spots of sales chart; 3DS again tops hardware sales with room to spare. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2011 1:13 pm GMT
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Nintendo teams with Penny Arcade for Zelda comic
Webcomic duo crafting five panels based on Link's latest outing in Skyward Sword; first now available. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2011 8:50 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Nov 13-19: Saints Row: The Third, AC: Revelations
This week, game shelves will be filled with tales from the streets and 1511 Constantinople. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2011 4:40 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 13-19: Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Super Mario 3D Land
Ezio and Mario bring the Italian flavor to new-release shelves alongside Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and Saints Row: The Third. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2011 7:52 pm GMT
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3DS sales on track to best DS's first year in US
Nintendo's 3D handheld sells 1.65 million units through October in US, outpacing company's top-selling portable at comparable point in life cycle. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2011 1:58 am GMT
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Big in Japan Oct 31 - Nov 6: Super Mario 3D Land
New handheld adventure featuring Nintendo's mascot easily leads sales charts, pushes 3DS to top of hardware heap. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2011 3:35 am GMT
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Wii U could support two tablets - Report
Develop says there are indications Nintendo's next console will allow for simultaneous screen-sporting controllers after all. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2011 9:39 pm GMT
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New Zelda 3DS in development - Report
Franchise director Eiji Aonuma says original installment in series will not be a remake; release date TBD. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2011 8:14 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 24-30: Final Fantasy Type-0
Square Enix's long-awaited PSP RPG top seller for the week; 3DS outsells PSP. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 10:44 am GMT
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Final Wii U hardware to be at E3 2012
Nintendo confirms design-complete console will be on hand at next year's industry event; 3DS eShop update brings playable demos, more. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2011 7:13 pm GMT
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Nintendo reports $926 million loss
Massive losses for the April-September period worse than predicted; revenue falls 40% to $2.84 billion; predicts first annual loss in 30 years. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2011 11:22 am GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 17-23: Macross F, Naruto Shippuden
Namco Bandai represents the majority of top 10 titles; 3DS sales spike due to new model colour. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2011 7:13 am GMT
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Nintendo losses expected to top $1 billion
Mario maker's first quarterly earnings since 3DS price drop reported to be worse than forecast, stock sheds more than 7% on fears. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2011 8:36 pm GMT
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White and pink 3DS holiday bundles headed to Europe
Nintendo readies two bundles for the holiday season; EU gets Ice White handheld with Super Mario 3D Land; Nintendogs + Cats joins Coral Pink package. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2011 7:26 pm GMT
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Mario Kart 7 to receive wheel peripheral
Hori-produced steering wheel to be on sale alongside Japanese release of title; costs 1,280 yen ($16.82). Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2011 11:04 am GMT
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Pink Nintendo 3DS headed to Australia
Nintendo Australia announces that the lavender-pink Nintendo 3DS will be available Down Under from November 17. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2011 4:20 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 23-29: Battlefield 3
EA sends DICE shooter to the front lines as Dance Central 2, Kirby's Return to Dreamland, and Daytona USA also head to market. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2011 5:16 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Oct 24-28: Battlefield 3
After countless trade shows and an extensive beta test, it's finally time for EA to release Battlefield 3. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2011 6:37 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out October 23-29: Battlefield 3
EA's contribution to digital modern warfare, a new portable Final Fantasy title, and a vampire add-on are highlights for the week. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2011 5:48 am GMT
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Hulu Plus hits Wii, 3DS this year
TV on-demand service coming soon to Nintendo platforms; handheld adding 3D video recording feature with November system update. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 7:18 pm GMT
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Big in Japan October 10-16: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Flight action reboot and Japanese edition of Just Dance trump Pro Evo Soccer in the latest sales update. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 2:42 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Oct. 16-22: Batman: Arkham City
Sequel to Arkham Asylum video game, new Spyro title, and four-player Rachet & Clank title highlights of this week. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2011 1:07 am GMT
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Ex-Rare devs create Starfire Studios
Four former staff members from the Kinect Sports maker have formed their own development studio; first title to be published on Xbox Live Arcade. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2011 4:02 am GMT
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Big in Japan October 3-9: Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
Football, idols, and F1 racing rule the roost in recent Japan sales; 3DS still on top. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2011 11:09 am GMT
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Black Wii holiday bundle launches later this month
Nintendo's new hardware bundle comes with New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Nunchuk, and Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2011 12:28 am GMT
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Nintendo unveils Ice White 3DS
New color debuts this November in Japan; company also announces new Wii bundle featuring pink Wii Remote Plus. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2011 8:16 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 2-8: Rage, Dark Souls
New release slate led by id's shooter and From Software's Demon's Souls follow-up; NBA 2K12, Spider-Man: Edge of Time, and Just Dance 3 also out. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2011 6:13 pm GMT
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Vicarious Visions working on Wii U
Employee's LinkedIn page says studio currently at work on code-named Project Atlantis, Phoenix, and Nova for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Wii U. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2011 4:56 pm GMT
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Bethesda considering Wii U
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim developer confirms working on Nintendo's latest system "definitely a possibility" if it doesn't require changes to game design. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2011 5:23 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 25 - Oct. 1: FIFA 12, Pro Evo 12
Footy sims joined on new release shelves by Child of Eden on PS3, X-Men Destiny, and ICO & Shadow of the Colossus HD collection. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2011 3:28 am GMT
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28% of 3DS players say 3D detracts from gameplay
Interpret survey finds only 22% of gamers believe handheld's multidimensional effect improves gameplay, just 7% consider a handheld the ideal way to game in 3D. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2011 6:54 pm GMT
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Big in Japan September 12-18: Dragon Quest Collection
RPG collection for Wii takes down Namco Bandai's title; 3DS now at top of hardware sales. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2011 5:56 am GMT
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Big in Japan Sept. 5-11: Tales of Xillia
Namco Bandai's flagship RPG reaches top spot, followed by Resident Evil revivals and Resistance 3; PS3 climbs to top of hardware sales chart. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2011 11:02 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 18-24: Gears of War 3
Epic Games' trilogy capper joined by Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, Kirby Mass Attack at retail; Black Ops: Rezurrection comes to PS3, PC. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2011 8:37 pm GMT
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Nintendo to give away rare Pokemon
Publisher offering hard-to-catch Zoroark monster to those who visit US game retailers from Sept. 18-25; Aussie/NZ getting promotion Sept. 16-Oct. 18. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2011 4:14 am GMT
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Mario 3D Land opens Nov. 13, Mario Kart hits Dec. 4
Nintendo drops North American dates for 3DS slate, Kid Icarus delayed to 2012, Zelda: Four Swords downloadable for free starting Sept. 28, system update to enable 3D video recording. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2011 6:17 pm GMT
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Monster Hunter 4 headlines Nintendo TGS conference
Mario maker kicks off Tokyo Game Show week with its own event; Monster Hunter Tri, Animal Crossing, and more shown for 3DS; Kid Icarus delayed to next year; Miyamoto talks Skyward Sword for the Wii. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2011 3:33 am GMT
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Metallic rose DSi XL blooming September 18
Nintendo's supersized handheld picking up new hue in time for Kirby Mass Attack debut, maintaining $170 price. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2011 6:46 pm GMT
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3DS sales soar 260% in August
Nintendo touts dramatic surge in demand as Sony blames supply constraints for PS3 demand; Xbox 360 again tops hardware. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2011 12:43 am GMT
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Madden-less August sacks software sales - NPD
Movement of EA pigskin sim into September reporting period has software sales down 37 percent; Deus Ex takes top spot on chart dominated by casual and licensed titles. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2011 12:25 am GMT
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Big in Japan Aug. 29 - Sept. 4: Grand Knights History
VanillaWare's latest PSP RPG holds off Monster Hunter's PS3 debut to claim top of software sales charts; 3DS remains hardware sales leader. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2011 5:11 pm GMT
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3DS to receive right analog pad, Monster Hunter - Report
Nintendo developing new peripheral to be used on right side of system; Monster Hunter 3G for 3DS outed for end of year release. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2011 5:23 am GMT
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Shippin' Out September 4-10: Resistance 3
PS3 has a big week with Insomniac's alt-history shooter, Disgaea 4, Uncharted Dual Pack; Warhammer 40K: Space Marine, Driver: San Francisco, Dead Island, Star Fox 3DS also out. Full Story
- Posted Sep 6, 2011 5:39 pm GMT
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Seventh Japan Pokemon Center to be built post-March 11 disaster
New store is part of "Pokemon With You" disaster support initiative. Full Story
- Posted Sep 5, 2011 8:07 am GMT
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Big in Japan August 22-28: Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD version
PS3 action-RPG topped a quarter million sold in first week as new releases topped the charts; 3DS again led hardware sales by a wide margin. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 10:57 am GMT
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Five more 3DS Ambassador games named
NES versions of Metroid, Open Tournament Golf, Wrecking Crew, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and Yoshi to be made available free for early adopters starting September 1. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2011 11:11 pm GMT
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Tetris: Axis spinning on 3DS Oct. 2
Nintendo publishing Hudson Soft's take on block-dropping puzzle game with 20 different modes, eight-player multiplayer battles using a single game card. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2011 12:28 am GMT
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Professor Layton and the Last Specter haunts DS Oct. 17
Fourth installment in Level-5 franchise devoted to puzzle-solving academic gets North American release date; Layton's London Life RPG included, unlocked from the outset. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2011 7:25 pm GMT
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Zelda: Skyward Sword getting gold controller bundle
Limited-edition $70 package to include Wii Remote Plus with Triforce theme; all copies of Link's latest to include CD of orchestral performances of series' music. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2011 6:31 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Aug. 28 - Sept. 3: Madden NFL 12
EA Sports' pigskin sim rushes into retail as downloadable stores get Mortal Kombat compilation, The Baconing, Rock of Ages, new BloodRayne, and more. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2011 7:29 pm GMT
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Big in Japan August 15-21: Rhythm Heaven
Oddball rhythm game climbs back to top spot, dethroning Monster Hunter and Pokemon spin-offs; 3DS still in hardware pole position. Full Story
- Posted Aug 26, 2011 3:43 pm GMT
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Nintendo stock spikes, speculation points to pre-TGS event
Share price jumps nearly 9 percent after plans unveiled for September 13 3DS-focused Nintendo Conference in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Aug 23, 2011 7:25 pm GMT
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Big in Japan August 8-14: Monster Hunter and Pokemon spin-offs
Sega soccer title and Kirby game bumped down by latest Capcom and Nintendo titles; 3DS sales shoot back up due to price cut. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2011 4:06 am GMT
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Wii Last Story, Pandora's Tower hitting Europe in 2012
With Xenoblade Chronicles' launch imminent, Nintendo of Europe confirms new releases for Japanese RPGs; Nintendo of America mum on all three titles. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2011 8:50 pm GMT
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Zelda: Skyward Sword unsheathed November 20
Nintendo readies Link's latest adventure on Wii; European launch confirmed for November 18. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2011 4:59 pm GMT
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Wii getting a redesign
[UPDATE] "Streamlined" hardware set for Europe this year, but Nintendo of America has no plans to bring new bundle stateside; updated Wii to sit horizontally, lose backward compatibility with GameCube. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2011 4:13 pm GMT
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Nintendo adds four to Wii budget line
Super Mario Galaxy, Super Paper Mario, Punch-Out!!, and Mario Strikers Charged join existing Nintendo Selects lineup at $20 price point starting August 28. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2011 8:11 pm GMT
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Nintendo applies for 'massively single-player' patent, mentions Wii 3D
Hardware maker lays claim to idea of a virtual world devoid of direct player interaction, suggests implementation on "Wii 3D video game console." Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2011 5:28 pm GMT
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Nintendo pressured to bring Mario to iOS - Analyst
After 3DS price cut, Stats Investment Management's Masamitsu Ohki says investors are pushing Wii maker to bring franchises to Apple's platforms. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2011 1:31 am GMT
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Just Dance 2 sells 5 million copies in United States
Nintendo touts new sales figures for Wii-exclusive dancing game; title becomes system's eighth game to sell 5 million units in the region. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2011 12:42 am GMT
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Big in Japan August 1-7: Kirby Mass Attack
Kirby's latest handheld adventure second to Sega's new soccer game in latest Japanese sales chart; 3DS slips to fifth place in hardware race. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2011 10:24 am GMT
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3DS gets Flame Red re-deco
First new hue of Nintendo handheld joins Cosmo Black and Aqua Blue units in North American stores September 9; US 3DS sales to date roughly 830,000. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2011 6:00 pm GMT
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Professor Layton movie gets localized
Viz Media bringing Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Blu-ray, DVD to North America on November 8. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2011 10:07 pm GMT
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Analyst expects NPD slump to continue
Wedbush's Michael Pachter expects this week's sales data release to show July software, hardware sales down 7 percent; NCAA expected to lead pack with 800,000 sold. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2011 6:06 pm GMT
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Wal-Mart cutting 3DS price early?
Source says international discount retailer dropping portable's price to $170 ahead of official shift on August 12, creating loophole to save money on system and get 20 free GBA and NES games. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2011 7:38 pm GMT
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Nintendo Store Update: Mario's Picross
Game Boy puzzler leads 3DS eShop additions as DSiWare catalog expands by three, WiiWare storefront adds a color-based racer. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2011 12:06 am GMT
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Big in Japan July 25-31: Rhythm Heaven
Nintendo's offbeat rhythm game still on top despite new Queen's Gate and Devil Survivor game; 3DS tumbles to fourth place. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2011 6:09 am GMT
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No word on Wii U price and release date this year
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata concerned 3DS price drop could damage early adopter trust, explains approach to microtransactions, mobile gaming, and more. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2011 6:45 pm GMT
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3DS games push Namco Bandai to profitability
Nintendo's new handheld accounts for publisher's three best-selling games of first fiscal quarter; One Piece, Tales of the Abyss top sellers as Namco pockets $42.1 million. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2011 9:42 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy Tactics assaults iPhone this week
Port of highly acclaimed strategy RPG to cost $15.99. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2011 4:23 am GMT
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Wii U, 3DS games getting paid DLC
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata says portable's eShop will support add-on content this year; focus will be on substantive releases. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2011 8:50 pm GMT
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Big in Japan July 18-24: Rhythm Heaven
Nintendo's demanding rhythm game tops the Media Create sales charts, followed by newest entries in the Sengoku Basara and No More Heroes series. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2011 10:24 pm GMT
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 slips to Sept. 19
Nintendo bumps latest monster-hunting RPG back three weeks on DS; new ship date coincides with Kirby Mass Attack. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2011 7:59 pm GMT
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D sells a million
Nintendo sells one copy of time-traveling remake of classic adventure game for every four 3DS systems on the market through June. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2011 7:18 pm GMT
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Nintendo president takes 50% pay cut
Iwata, board of directors volunteer to trim salaries to show accountability for poor financials as predecessor Yamauchi loses $300 million in stock value. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2011 5:32 pm GMT
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3DS price cut to bolster third-party confidence - Analyst
Despite "red flags" regarding handheld's long-term health, EEDAR VP Jesse Divnich says Nintendo's move wins points with publishers, could pay off over the holidays. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2011 11:46 pm GMT
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PS3, PSP best-selling systems of June quarter
Sony's console and handheld each move 1.8 million units from April through June; Xbox 360 trails with 1.7 million units sold as Wii adds an extra 1.56 million to installed base. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2011 7:00 pm GMT
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Super Mario 3D Land opens in Nov., Mario Kart 7 zips to Dec.
Nintendo reveals new names for mustachioed plumber's 3DS debuts, narrows holiday release windows. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2011 6:20 pm GMT
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Nintendo drops profit forecast
Full-year profits for Nintendo now projected to be 82 percent lower than expectations; sluggish 3DS sales, Wii U development costs blamed. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2011 1:54 pm GMT
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Nintendo slashes 3DS prices
Handheld price drops to $169 in North America, by "around a third" in Europe; Nintendo to give 20 free GBA and NES Virtual Console games to early adopters. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2011 11:15 am GMT
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Amazon suspends 3DS sales
[UPDATE] Online retailer resumes shipments of Nintendo's latest system after interruption due to customer complaints. Full Story
- Posted Jul 25, 2011 5:20 pm GMT
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Big in Japan July 11-17: Star Fox 64 3D
Nintendo's rail shooter makes the charts but trails Konami's Powerful Pro Baseball and Namco Bandai's latest Taiko no Tatsujin as 3DS sales pick up. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2011 7:16 am GMT
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Nintendo Store Update: Xevious 3D Classics
Revamped version of Namco's 1982 vertically scrolling arcade shooter leads slim slate with three new DSiWare games, one WiiWare addition. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2011 1:50 am GMT
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Star Fox 64 3D takes flight September 9
3DS remake of Nintendo 64 sci-fi flight shooter is cleared for launch with new controls, multiplayer power-ups. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2011 2:01 am GMT
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Pokemon Rumble Blast, Captain America 3DS drop in October
Monster-battler heads to Nintendo's new handheld on October 24, while Sega delays Super Soldier to October 25. Full Story
- Posted Jul 19, 2011 8:42 pm GMT
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Sega becomes top-earning publisher for June in Japan
Publisher gets 20.9 percent revenue share thanks to Ryu Ga Gotoku: Of the End's release and high retail pricing. Full Story
- Posted Jul 15, 2011 8:01 am GMT
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Big in Japan July 4-10: L.A. Noire
1940s detective game and Infamous 2 take top slots in sales charts debut; PS3 still in third place below PSP and 3DS. Full Story
- Posted Jul 15, 2011 7:58 am GMT
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D sells 283,000
3DS remake of Nintendo 64 hit tops quarter-million units in debut month as its host hardware sells 143,000. Full Story
- Posted Jul 15, 2011 1:30 am GMT
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Netflix now playing on 3DS
Nintendo Store Update: Streaming movie app headlines lineup of two Game Boy Virtual Console rereleases, four DSiWare originals, one WiiWare release. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2011 4:32 pm GMT
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Launch lineup prep for 3DS was 'lacking' - Iwata
Nintendo president working to avoid weak debut slate with Wii U, says company would be negligent to never consider a phone-capable handheld. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2011 6:55 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 27- July 3: Tales of the Abyss 3DS
Portable version of PS2 RPG pushes sales for system; Super Street Fighter IV: AE and GoldenEye 007 tailing behind. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2011 5:58 am GMT
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Nintendo Store Update: Qix hits 3DS
Game Boy puzzler leads half-dozen new handheld offerings as Just Jam music game gives WiiWare its only new release of the week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 8, 2011 1:01 am GMT
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Urban Champion joining 3D Classics
Original NES street fighter set to join line of depth-enhanced retro games on Japanese 3DS eShop next week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2011 9:30 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy getting a rhythm game
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy for 3DS to require screen taps in sync with music pulled from long-running RPG series. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2011 7:50 am GMT
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Nintendo has 'no plans' to localize Xenoblade
Fan campaign to bring Japanese RPGs to North American Wiis suffers setback as Mario maker says nothing in the works right now. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2011 8:02 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 20-26: Meruru No Atelier
New Atelier series and Gundam entry on top of the list; 3DS back in second place on hardware sales. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2011 8:19 am GMT
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Yasumi Matsuno joins Level-5
Producer and director of Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre shares details about upcoming game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2011 12:01 pm GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite scores at Game Critics Awards
Irrational's action adventure lands four trophies, including Best of Show; Battlefield 3, Sound Shapes, Elder Scrolls V nab two each; Bastion, Forza 4, PS Vita also honored. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2011 6:13 pm GMT
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Activision registers GoldenEye 007 Reloaded domain names
Publishing giant's latest URLs hint that new title in esteemed shooter franchise is on the way; no official word yet from Activision. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2011 5:51 pm GMT
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LulzSec disbands following Battlefield Heroes breach
Hacker group releases 500,000 user names from EA's free-to-play shooter before declaring its 50-day virtual rampage over. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2011 5:43 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 20-July 1: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Relive Link's classic adventure in stereoscopic 3D. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2011 2:35 am GMT
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Xenoblade creators working on Wii U title
Nintendo's first-party studio currently recruiting programmers and artists for upcoming title. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2011 1:38 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 13-19: Zelda 3D
Level 5's PSP mech game Danball Senki takes top spot as Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake propels 3DS to top of the hardware chart. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2011 7:15 am GMT
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Wii U, 3DS Smash Bros. still 'years' away - Report
Project Sora head Masahiro Sakurai says all his studio's resources are devoted to Kid Icarus completion. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2011 6:48 pm GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite, Uncharted 3 lead Game Critics Awards nominations
Batman: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Skyrim, Star Wars: The Old Republic, From Dust, Tomb Raider also lead nods from critics' panel. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2011 12:50 am GMT
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Games credited with crime reduction - Study
University of Texas, Baylor, European researchers think "incapacitation effect" in games is helping keep potential offenders off the street and out of trouble. Full Story
- Posted Jun 21, 2011 11:34 pm GMT
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Games 'have arrived as a mass medium' - Al Gore
Former Vice President voices support for socially conscious titles during Games for Change keynote address. Full Story
- Posted Jun 21, 2011 12:38 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 19-25: Ocarina of Time 3DS, F.E.A.R. 3, Dungeon Siege III
New release slate led by 3D remake of Zelda game, horror-themed shooter, Square Enix's action RPG; Shadows of the Damned, Cars 2: The Video Game also out. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2011 4:41 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out June 19-25: F.E.A.R 3
Paranormal activities, an old adventure remastered, and a Suda 51 trip will be on shelves this week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2011 8:10 am GMT
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E3 2011: Miyamoto speaks his mind
The creator of Mario dishes on the decision to move Pikmin to the Wii U, similarities between the new controller and the iPad, 3DS development struggles, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2011 2:28 am GMT
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Sega opens UK studio for next gen consoles
Sega Europe opens its third UK code shop; studio already at work on a "next-gen" action adventure. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2011 11:40 am GMT
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Super Mario 3DS -- Yoshiaki Koizumi Q&A
We speak all things Super Mario 3DS, making changes to how Mario moves, why the Galaxy games drifted from the core Mario experience, and more with Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2011 7:24 am GMT
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Bit.Trip Complete collecting on Wii this summer
Retro-style rhythm bundle announced for Nintendo's console, packs in all six WiiWare games, soundtrack CD, new difficulty levels, leaderboard support, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2011 12:02 am GMT
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Wii U passing on DVD, Blu-ray
Nintendo says it will not include video playback formats in next console due to current ubiquity of such devices. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2011 5:39 pm GMT
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Analysts weigh in on Vita, Wii U
EEDAR's Jesse Divnich and Wedbush's Michael Pachter give thumbs-up to Nintendo's new console and price of Sony's portable, explain lack of investor enthusiasm for Mario maker stock. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2011 7:31 pm GMT
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3DS sales top 1 million in Japan - Report
Nintendo announces 3D-enabled handheld hits platinum mark after 13 weeks of availability. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2011 11:10 pm GMT
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Kirby Mass Attack leads Nintendo release updates
Pink puffball's latest adventure hits September 19, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 out August 28. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2011 9:23 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 12-18: Duke Nukem Forever
New release slate championed by premiere of Gearbox's long-in-development action game; Wii Play: Motion, Child of Eden, Alice: Madness Returns, Transformers: Dark of the Moon also out. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2011 6:16 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Activision Publishing CEO sounds off on Wii U, Vita, and Call of Duty: Elite
Q&A: Eric Hirshberg discusses the new console and portable, explains why Call of Duty won't fade like Guitar Hero; Sledgehammer Games' COD "action adventure" on hold. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2011 1:26 am GMT
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E3 2011: Nintendo Wii U: Everything You Need to Know
Wii U - Get all of the latest details on the Wii U, Nintendo's brand new gaming console and controller. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2011 12:02 am GMT
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E3 2011: Wii U tablet limited to one per console
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto says company currently only plans to have one device per system, but final decision not yet made. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 11:16 pm GMT
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E3 2011: John Carmack talks Wii U, PlayStation Vita, and next-gen Rage
Q&A: id Software's technology chief discusses the possibilities raised by Nintendo's new console and how a sequel to the postapocalyptic shooter might be "cross-generational." Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 10:17 pm GMT
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E3 2011: ESA considering moving E3 - Report
Expiring contract and LACC construction to make room for new football stadium have show organizers considering their options for E3 2013 and beyond. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 8:59 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Nintendo stock continues post-Wii U decline
House of Mario's share price drops another 4.6 percent two days after new console is announced. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 8:05 pm GMT
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E3 2011 attendance grows to 46,800
Attendance is up at expo even as exhibitor number shrinks; trade show to return to the Los Angeles Convention Center June 5-7, 2012. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 7:02 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Sega's Pritchard talks Aliens: Colonial Marines, used sales
Publisher's executive vice president of marketing offers his take on Gearbox's new game, secondhand market, the six-week-long PlayStation Network outage, and Vita support. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 5:35 pm GMT
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E3 2011: THQ's Bilson talks Wii U, transmedia
Publisher's head of core games weighs in on Nintendo's new console, canceled Saints Row projects, and dormant properties. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 1:04 am GMT
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E3 2011: Wii U third-party montage actually Xbox 360, PS3, PC footage
Compilation reel of Darksiders II, Dirt, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Ghost Recon Online, Metro Last Light used footage from other platforms, admits Nintendo of America president. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2011 7:16 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Nintendo stock sinks post-Wii U unveil
Investors wary of new console sell off game giant's stock on Tokyo Exchange, causing 5.63% dive; Iwata says console will likely cost more than $250. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2011 6:04 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Wii U Pikmin revealed at Nintendo developer roundtable
Creative mastermind Shigeru Miyamoto confirms long-delayed Wii installment in series has been pushed to new console; Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword to be one of the last Wii games; Ocarina of Time 3D, Super Mario 3DS, and Luigi's Mansion 2 demo'd. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2011 1:12 am GMT
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E3 2011: Activision supporting Wii U
Activision publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg confirms console support, saying "you bet against Nintendo at your peril." Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2011 1:00 am GMT
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E3 2011: Ninja Gaiden 3 slicing up early 2012
Blood-splattered sequel gets updated release window; now scheduled to arrive at the beginning of next year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2011 8:45 pm GMT


