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Virtual Console Friday UK/EU – Bonk’s Revenge, ActRaiser, and Pac-Man
Look out, Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde! This week’s new releases are: Pac-Man (NES, 500 Wii Points)One of the most popular and influential games of the 1980’s, Pac-Man stars a little, yellow dot-muncher who works his way around to clear a maze of the various dots and fruit which inhabit the board. ActRaiser (SNES, 800 Wii Points)When the evil Gods decide to make trouble, they really ...
Manhunt 2 in-game trailer
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0NYFc2KOZI] Was that too “teh kiddie?” I can’t tell. Now where’d I put my plastic bag…
1,000 Mii March
Pick one – The following video is an example of: a) Effective social networking b) Proof of the Sasquatch’s existencec) The Mii Parade’s robust usefulnessd) None of the above [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y_765jyKsw] Thanks for the video, CaliHurBoy!
Infendo Weigh In – Super Paper Mario
Jack and David weigh in on Super Paper Mario, released earlier this week. Jack: Visuals? I missed out on Paper Mario for GameCube, so I have nothing to compare this version to. Regardless, the graphics were crisp for the most part. There were a few GameCube-like moments, like when you enter a house and the screen shifts that were noticeable to me, but otherwise the character animations and worlds ...
Analyst wonders about the Wii hype
Key points from Kaufman Bros. analyst Todd Mitchell’s recent note to clients: [W]e are getting tired of what we believe is irrational exuberance about the Wii. Yes, it is popular, and yes, it is taking share, but one investor recently told us how he thought it would revolutionize the way Americans exercise… As we highlighted in our Video Game Publishers: Valuation and Technical Analysi...
Super Paper Mario wedding!
My monitor is absolutely oozing adorable this morning. Click the pic for the full size version of the invitation for Bowser and Princess Peach’s nuptials. On a related note, Peach is very reminiscent of Super Mario Bros. 2 in this one, minus the turnips.
David Letterman gets Brain Age birthday pack
Mel Brooks once said it’s good to be the king. Today, it’s good to be David Letterman. [Via the picture posting ninjas at GoNintendo]
Internet Channel for Wii – full version released
Is your Wii flashing this morning? The full version of the Internet Channel was released today. After an update of my Wii’s firmware (from version 2.0U to 2.2U) and a download of the new Internet Channel from the Wii Ware section of the Shopping Channel, my browsing experience on Wii was fully enhanced. New features introduced in today’s release include: New type of zoom, more scrollin...
Wii enjoys third biggest sales week since launch
This is a good sign from the U.K.: Wii sales this week were at their third highest ever since launch day. This shows momentum is still going strong, and that Nintendo was able to ship a decent number to consoles to the U.K. in spite of the shortages. Oh, and it was all done on the heels of a major console launch from another vendor. Nintendo has told GamesIndustry.biz that Easter gift buying and a...
It’s fun to play (Wii) at the YMCA!
Still can’t find a Wii? Try your local YMCA. On Saturday, April 14, many of the YMCA chapters also will incorporate active Wii games into their Healthy Kids Day events. Participation varies depending on the chapter, but participants will get their hands on games like Wii Sports. My first experience with the original NES was at a local DAR Boys and Girls Club. This might be a great way to int...
Pokemon meets 300
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dDBqACY1Uc]Gotta kill ’em all!
Perrin Kaplan tells reporter she can spin straw into gold
O, Perrin Kaplan. Once, your words were like sweet honey in the ears of Nintendo fans the world over. Today, they’re like having the hot water suddenly go out in the middle of a morning shower. And your towel is missing. And your house in on fire. So what are we to think of your latest foray into the world of Nintendo PR? “There is a lot going on behind the scenes in terms of working on what...