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Read More »Black Wii Fit Plus bundle coming to UK
Nintendo has announced that it is to launch a black version of its Wii Balance Board next month. A bundle including both the new-look peripheral and a copy of Wii Fit Plus. It will be released on October 7th. Until this point only the white version of the accessory has …
Read More »Revealed: Console decline linked to social surge
Facebook gamers spending less on their consoles; Microtransactions to climb as new 'hardcore social' segment emerges
Read More »Nintendo readies Go Vacation for Christmas holidays
Wii owners can escape the cold this winter with a new sports compilation that hits shelves on November 4th. The summer-themed Go Vacation features 50 activities, ranging from sports mini-games to dance-based challenges. These games also vary depending on which resort players choose. So surfing and scuba diving can be …
Read More »Nintendo trusts Tomy with Mario Kart toys
It’s going to be a Mario Kart Christmas if Nintendo gets their way, as the firm has teamed up with Tomy for a range of new toys. Ahead of the release of Mario Kart 7 on 3DS, Tomy is launching a selection of themed K’Nex sets, inspired by the previous …
Read More »3DS Tetris slots in next month
Nintendo will release a 3DS version of Tetris on October 21st, continuing the long-running block-stacking puzzle series. Released as Tetris Axis in the US, the game will simply be known as Tetris in the UK and Europe, and will feature more than 20 variations on the classic handheld game. Naturally, …
Read More »Cut The Rope gets premium price on Nintendo eShop
Nintendo’s decision to bring hit mobile games that have made their name on smartphones seems like a smart one. So the arrival of Chillingo’s hit puzzle title Cut The Rope can be nothing other than a really smart move, right? Perhaps. Until you see that it costs 500 Points. That …
Read More »Wii U passes the Crytek test
Unique interface 'a challenge for game designers', but hardware specs impress
Read More »Creating a motion control success
Webcredible user experience consultant Alistair Gray explains why the usability of motion controls will define your game's success
Read More »Nintendo shares drop 83% in under four years
Investors have reacted negatively to Nintendo’s Tokyo 3DS showcase, with the company’s share price falling five per cent overnight. Nintendo yesterday unveiled a host of new 3DS goodies, including a new Pink console SKU for Japan and a Red model for Europe. Key titles such as Super Mario 3D Land …
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