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Kirby’s Epic Yarn has been announced by Nintendo. The quirky 2D platformer features a brand new art style and will launch on Nintendo Wii this autumn. The title was announced during Nintendo’s E3 press conference and is the first Kirby title on a home format for 7 years.

After what has been years of speculation, the lid has finally been lifted on a brand new version of Goldeneye that will be released exclusively on Wii. The remake of the N64 title, handled by Eurocom, is an update to the cherished classic but features the likeness and voice of …

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 …