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Nintendo confirms game is coming, as dev legend says he is experimenting with the concept

Think the Wii market is ‘starting to wane’? Then you’re just plain wrong, says Nintendo. At its E3 briefing today, the firm’s North America boss Reggie Fils-Aime passionately defended the platform and rubbished suggestions the platform’s momentum was slowing, saying ‘false assumptions’ were being made about the market. Fils-Aime was …

Nintendo has announce its latest family title will hit US shelves this Christmas. The game allows Wii owners to use their Miis in a range of board games, with 13 party games and over 70 mini games available to play. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime describe the game as …

Rumours Donkey Kong Country Returns is in development are true

That's according to Junction Point Studios Warren Spector

Nintendo has revealed the sequel to Ubisoft’s surprise smash hit, Just Dance. The game allows for up to eight players and will be out in time for Christmas on Nintendo Wii. Just Dance 2 was shown in trailer form at Nintendo’s pre-E3 press conference in Los Angeles. The original Just …

The ever-adaptable Mario is to front a brand new Wii sports title called Mario Sports Mix, which is due out in 2011. Host Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo America, said of the game: You don’t have to be a games expect to understand its potential popularity.” And he’s right – …

Speaking at the Nintendo E3 press conference, president and CCO of Nintendo America Reggie Fils-Aime has pointed to the forthcoming NBA Jam as a case in point to demonstrate the Wii as a choice destination for sports games. While little else is known about the title, it is set to …

Nintendo has announced The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword, the latest entry in the popular RPG series. Shown for the first time at Nintendo’s E3 press conference, the game returns to the cel-shaded look first seen in The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The game is due out for …

Disney’s upcoming Wii adventure game Epic Mickey will be released in Q4 this year. The announcement was made at Nintendo’s E3 conference by president Reggie Fils-Aime and head of Junction Point Studios Warren Spector. Epic Mickey was showcased live by Adam Creighton, producer of the game. Fils-Aime said: We grew …