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DSi XL Makes Portable Games More Social with Extra-Large Screens

Cola — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:45:46 +0000

From bank balances to IQ scores, there are many things people would love to see increase by 93 percent.

Nintendo, for its part, is determined to significantly boost the social fun of portable gaming. Launching March 28, the new, extra-large Nintendo DSi XL^™ hand-held system makes it easier for everyone to gather around and have a good time. It features 4.2-inch screens that are 93 percent larger than those on the Nintendo DS^™ Lite system. The improved wider viewing angle of the Nintendo DSi XL screens also provides a new way for people to enjoy games with friends and family, making it easier than ever to watch and join in the fun.

Nintendo DSi XL will be available at a suggested retail price of $189.99, and that includes three titles that have been pre-installed on the system. These include the brain-training games Brain Age^™ Express: Math and Brain Age^™ Express: Arts & Letters, as well as (more…)

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New Downloads for your Wii and DSi

Cola — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:09:56 +0000

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Gaming

How tough do you think you are? This week’s roster of new downloadable games from Nintendo gives you several ways to prove it.

Now available for the WiiWare (more…)

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Take your Pokemon for a Walk

Cola — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:09:55 +0000

The new Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version games take place in the beloved Johto region first introduced in the Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version games 10 years ago. The new games have evolved to include updated graphics and sound as well as intuitive new controls that use the Nintendo DS touch screen. The new games come with a Pokéwalker^™ accessory, a small device that lets players bring their favorite Pokémon with them wherever they go. Players can transfer a (more…)

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Sony 3D Glasses will cost around $140-150 each

Cola — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:29:21 +0000

Electronics giant Sony is expected to release its first commercially available 3DTVs in the UK market this June – but as is the case with all early adopters, those wishing to take the plunge early on face a hefty outlay.

Sony’s first 3D sets will include in the box two sets of active shutter specs and a 3D emitter. However, households where more than two people are expected to watch the TV at any one time face an additional fee of £90 per pair – at least, that’s a direct translation of the Japanese price.

That is rougly $450 for a family of three!

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Sony’s Wii-mote and Nunchuck Copy is Dissapointing

Cola — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:26:23 +0000

Sony’s motion controller ( a copy of Nintendo’s Wii mote and Nunchuck) is called PlayStation Move and will be released this fall, the gamemaker said Wednesday. Whether any killer app games will be released with it is still in question.

At a lavish press briefing taking place a few blocks away from the Game Developers Conference, Sony revealed the final name and specifications of Move, which it first showed off at last year’s E3 Expo.The controller itself is almost exactly like the Wii remote, although Sony says it’s more precise: PlayStation Eye, the camera peripheral that Sony has already released, sits near your television and tracks a glowing plastic ball on top of the controller. This allows it to track the controller’s movements. Sony says the primary advantage of the controller’s precision will be that hard-core gamers will embrace Move even if they don’t think Wii is accurate enough.

“We are bringing consumers what they have been asking for: A more precise, immersive and (more…)

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Sometimes realism is overrated … ?

Cola — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:23:40 +0000

Sometimes realism is overrated. Don’t we all need a regular jolt of fantasy to keep our imaginations alive and kicking? For Wii^™ owners, this week’s new game lineup is set to deliver exactly that. Max & the Magic Marker for the WiiWare^™ service imagines what would happen if your own artistic creation turned against you, while the Virtual Console^™ service features a big (more…)

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Breakout meets Pinball and Tetris

Cola — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:03:10 +0000

Pinball meets Breakout with a touch of Tetris

Bend physics to the will of your fingers with its latest app, Super Newtronic! Combining Sir Newton’s physics with mesmerizing electronic sights and sounds and revolutionary controls, Super Newtronic is a new and addictive (more…)

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Big Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Launch Party

Cola — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:01:00 +0000

The latest releases in the Pokémon video game series will have fans up on their feet from the get-go.

Launching on Sunday, March 14, Nintendo’s Pokémon™ HeartGold Version and Pokémon™ SoulSilver Version games will be available across North America for the Nintendo DS family of systems. The games include a new accessory called the Pokéwalker™, a device that enhances game play by letting players take their favorite Pokémon with them wherever they go and earn Experience Points as they walk. New Yorkers will get a special hands-on introduction to the new games as Nintendo and Toys“R”Us Times Square invite fans to follow Pikachu’s footprints around the Broadway Plaza in Times Square to learn about the new game and participate in live demonstrations.

Fans can also celebrate the launch of Pokémon™ HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions on March 14 at more than 500 Toys“R”Us locations across the country.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions offer detailed graphics, intuitive (more…)

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Mega Man Video Game

Cola — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:45:20 +0000

March is a Mega Month for Nintendo Game Downloads

The number 10 can mean a lot of things: perfection, loud volume or, in the case of this week’s downloadable game lineup, the return of a true gaming icon. Fans will thrill to see the legendary blue bomber landing on their Wii^™ console with the arrival of Mega Man^™ 10 for the WiiWare^™ service. Elsewhere, players can test their skill at tossing darts, bashing moles, conquering the tennis court or tackling exotic golf courses. Whether you’re stocking up on living room-ready titles for your Wii console or grabbing on-the-go games via the Nintendo DSiWare^™ service, March is off to a truly magnificent start.

WiiWare

Mega Man 10
Publisher: Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points^™
Description: Fans of all ages can enjoy the newest entry in this historic 8-bit franchise. As a special service to new players, there’s an Easy Mode – a first for a Mega Man game. This new feature means novices and longtime fans alike can all have a shot at making it to the end of a Mega Man game. Also, you can now play as Proto Man and try Time Attack Mode from the beginning, or watch play-through videos from players all over the world.

Dart Rage
Publisher: JV Games Inc.
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Alcohol Reference
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: Grab your Wii Remote^™ controller and prepare for the ultimate game of darts on your Wii console. Dart Rage features the most realistic throwing system available today. With pixel-perfect accuracy and no buttons to push, you’ll be completely immersed in the game’s realism. Dart Rage puts you in the spotlight as you compete against friends, (more…)

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New Nintendo Video Game Releases for 2010

Cola — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:45:59 +0000

The new Nintendo DSi XL^™ hand-held system launches March 28 at a suggested retail price of $189.99. The screens of the Nintendo DSi XL are 93 percent larger than those of the Nintendo DS^™ Lite model, providing a more vivid and engaging play experience. The screens of the Nintendo DSi XL also feature a wider viewing angle, letting friends and family members join the fun. The new system launches in both Burgundy and Bronze colors, and comes loaded with pre-installed premium software Brain Age^™ Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Math and Photo Clock, as well as two free applications: the Nintendo DSi Browser and Flipnote Studio^™. Nintendo DSi XL will also come with a larger pen-like stylus that allows for a more comfortable grip and enhanced ease of use when playing games that use the Nintendo DS touch screen. America’s Test Kitchen: Let’s Get Cooking and WarioWare^™: D.I.Y. will also launch for the Nintendo DS family of products on March 28, providing consumers with new content that can be enjoyed on any Nintendo DS system. Games like these demonstrate the enhanced experience available with the Nintendo DSi XL.
Super Mario Galaxy^™ 2, the sequel to the smash-hit galaxy-hopping original game, launches May 23 for the Wii^™ console. The game includes the amazing gravity-defying, physics-based exploration from the first game, but is loaded with entirely new galaxies and features to challenge and delight players. On some stages, Mario^™ can pair up with his dinosaur buddy Yoshi^™ and use his tongue to grab items and spit them back at enemies. Players can also have fun with new items such as a drill that lets our hero tunnel through solid rock.
Metroid^™: Other M, the incredible new Metroid game developed for Wii through a collaboration by Nintendo and the world-renowned Team Ninja, launches June 27. The game looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time (more…)
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