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After the huge successes the firm has enjoyed with both its retro Virtual Console service and original software shop WiiWare, Nintendo has now confirmed that a similar store for DS owners is being lined up. Users will use the same points scheme currently employed on Wii to pay for downloads, …

Alongside the news of a brand new multimedia re-visioning of the DS (as exclusively confirmed by MCV yesterday), Nintendo has also announced that a Wii version of its popular boxing title Punch Out is in development. Also confirmed is a sequel to Treasure’s cult classic Sin and Punishment, though it’s …

Device firm lightens up attitude towards developers discussing platform technology

Oxygen is gearing up to launch its MyGames series, a new DS range aimed at the pre-teen market. Spearheaded by three titles this Q4, including My Make-Up, My Dress-Up and My Secret Diary, MyGames is set to run and run, according to the publisher. The titles have been designed specifically …

Nintendo has officially revealed its new DS SKU, the DSi. The new console, which MCV yesterday exclusively confirmed would be revealed, is similar in design to the DS Lite, but features two cameras, larger screens, improved speakers, and an SD memory card slot. The machine is also 12 per cent …

Film studios hires new game dev/licensing man to oversee games made from movie IP

'Heavy hitter' Payton joins Corrine Yu, Ken Scott and Frank O'Connor at MGS

New 'DSi' unveiled; users can download software direct to the device

Technology Strategy Board funds bid to improve NPCs

This was primarily due to the high price point of games. However, that equation has witnessed a tremendous change in the last two years. A number of factors have contributed to this – console prices have come to affordable levels and compare favourably with international prices, while software cost has …