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The annual hype for Doctor Who is sure to boost the Wii/DS tie-in games this Christmas, says Koch. Doctor Who toys and merchandise are regularly big sellers each Christmas, and the show’s annual special episode (previewed tonight on BBC 1’s Children in Need) is one of the most-watched TV broadcasts …
Read More »3DS dev costs mirror Wii equivalent
Marvelous Entertainment reckons 3DS games cost significantly more to make than PSP or DS
Read More »First DS karaoke game arrives
We’ve had Just Dance, We Sing and more on Wii – but now PQube is giving DS owners the opportunity to sing into their handheld while on the move. Just Sing allows users to show off their vocals either alone or with a friend, take part in the game’s career …
Read More »3DS dev costs comparable with Wii
The cost of making a 3D game for Nintendo’s 3DS is significantly higher than doing the same on either the DS or PSP, production studio Marvelous Entertainment has claimed. 1UP reports that the company estimates that the cost of making a 3DS comes in at between $600k and $1.8m. By …
Read More »Wii down to £119.99 at Sainsburys
Supermarket Sainsbury’s has cut 25 per cent off all Nintendo consoles. This means Wii machines will be sold for 119.99, while DSi handhelds will now set consumers back just 93.74. DSi XL has also been reduced to 108.74. However, the grocer’s offer will only run for the next 14 days. …
Read More »Date set for LEGO Star Wars III
Though it’s not perhaps the release date announcement that will get the most coverage today, Activision has confirmed that LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will be released in the UK on February 18th 2011. The game, which is developed by Traveller’s Tales, features 20 story-based missions and an …
Read More »Nintendo reveals US install bases
Speaking to investors at a BMO Capitals Market presentation in New York, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed NPD’s total sales numbers for the current home consoles in the US. As reported by GameSpot, the colourful exec says DS is the clear market leader with 43.1m units sold. …
Read More »LGC 2010: ‘Tough times ahead’ for PSP and DS devs
Bigpoint boss says Rise of smartphones will cause pain for traditional firms - and iOS is already stealing users
Read More »Okamiden due in March
Okami fans will be able to get their hands on the long-awaited sequel in March. Capcom has announced that Okamiden will be released for DS in the UK on March 18th. It will also hit Europe and Australia on the same day. The game follows on from the critically acclaimed …
Read More »Nintendo reports six-month loss
Platform holder Nintendo has revealed that it has suffered a 2.01bn ($25m) loss for the six months ending September 30th 2010. This compares to a 69.5bn profit in the same period a year before. Operating income fell from 104.4bn to 54.23bn while net sales fell significantly from 548.06bn to 363.16bn. …
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