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Nintendo has announced the dates for its Nintendo House sampling tour. The makeshift Wii- and DS-themed house will be travelling to some of the nation’s biggest shopping centres, starting from October 22nd and running right up to Christmas Eve. Locations range from London’s Westfield and Essex’s Lakeside to Manchester’s Trafford …
Read More »Could PSP Minis revive Sony’s fortunes?
Download model may paint a positive template for the future
Read More »JAPAN: Nintendo ups R4 battle
In the biggest offensive ever mounted against the piracy-enabling R4 Flash card device, Nintendo and Capcom have joined forces with 53 other unspecified games publishers to file a lawsuit against four retailers who currently sell the device. Gamasutra reports that the joint action follows moves earlier this year under the …
Read More »Nvidia seals DS 2 deal
Graphics chip giant Nvidia has won a highly lucrative contract that will see it provide technology for the next Nintendo handheld, inside sources claim. Anonymous sources said to be close to the matter insist that the new Nintendo handheld – apparently set to be revealed late in 2010 – will …
Read More »Majesco to release Scholastic titles
Scholastic Interactive’s line-up of games will finally hit European shores via publisher Majesco, MCV can reveal. The deal will see Goosebumps HorrorLand on Wii and DS and Ultimate I-Spy for Wii hit European shelves before the end of October. Majesco MD Jason Dutton explained: "We’re really excited about bringing these …
Read More »Fils-Aime questions PSPgo appeal
In a not so thinly veiled attack on its competitor, Nintendo America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has stated that anyone considering buying a PSPgo may want to have a long think about what the product offers over its predecessor. The device may have a fundamental concept problem in terms of ‘who’s …
Read More »DSi-only Hair Salon coming to retail
Users of Nintendo’s download-only DSiWare store are already accustomed to software made specifically for Nintendo’s latest handheld iteration, but 505 Games is for the first time bringing a DSi-only title to European retail. Hair Salon, which will be released on November 13th, is developed by Sonic Powered and utilises the …
Read More »No plans for Professor Layton Wii
The developers of Professor Layton have revealed they are not planning on bringing the hugely popular puzzle series to Wii. Speaking to Official Nintendo Magazine, Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino said the chances of the Layton franchise coming to the best-selling console are unlikely. We currently have no plans for …
Read More »iPod classic hits DS
One of gamers’ favourite iPod puzzle titles is making its way to DSiWare via UK publisher Mastertronic. Super Yum Yum Puzzle will be released on the service in December. The series has won many plaudits on iPhone and iPod Touch. The Guardian called it ‘cute, brightly coloured and a delightful …
Read More »THQ signs deal with Animal Planet
THQ has prepared a huge long-term marketing push to support the launch of its newest IP, World of Zoo – including a sponsorship deal of popular documentary TV channel Animal Planet. The Wii, PC and DS game is due on November 6th, and allows players to create and manage their …
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