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E3 08: California firm's kit chosen due to its durability and power, says Nintendo
Read More »E3 08: Nintendo hits out at rivals imitations
Nintendo has stated at its E3 Media Briefing that the success of Wii and DS has led to ‘imitators’ trying to re-create the features that have made Nintendo’s platforms the market leaders. Both Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and US boss Reggie Fils-Aime took a swipe at companies that the platform …
Read More »Wiimote gets 1:1 sensing accuracy via new official add-on
E3 08: Nintendo's Wii MotionPlus to offer more accurate mapping of movements in 3D space
Read More »Stringer: Wii is an expensive niche game device
With all sorts of verbal fisticuffs likely to erupt following the E3 presentations of the big three over the next few hours, Sony CEO Howard Stringer has attacked rival Nintendo’s Wii console as analysts predict big things for Sony’s machine in 2008. Bloomberg quotes Stringer as telling attendees at the …
Read More »Confirmation of motion-sensing 360?
A Microsoft exec has seemingly confirmed that the firm is intending to announce some sort of motion sensing accessory for the console at next week’s E3. Talk of a Wii-like controller for Xbox 360 has been gaining momentum for a few weeks now, with many industry bods believing Microsoft is …
Read More »Sony and Nintendo look to Asian expansion
Localised DS games for Korea planned while Sony will help train Taiwanese developers
Read More »Nintendo eyes Asian markets
Nintendo has targeted the Asian market outside of Japan with new DS consoles and simulation titles, according to Japanese paper Nikkei. As reported by Thompson Financial, the platform-holder has developed localised DS systems for the Taiwan market, and will debut them in mobile phone stores this month. China will also …
Read More »New SKUs and download centres boost DS sales
Nintendo UK has received an overwhelmingly positive response to its new range of DS colours and in-store DS centres, the firm has told MCV. Nintendo released its Red, Green and Turquoise DS SKUs last week, along with new in-store centres that allows consumers to download demos of DS software onto …
Read More »Full 2008 DS release schedule updated
Nintendo has updated its the full 2008 European software release schedule for DS. The list includes new Pokemon games under the Mystery Dungeon brand, which will hit stores on July 4th. The full DS rundown reads: JuneNinja Gaiden Dragon Sword (Ubisoft) 26th June 2008 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS ADVANCE 2: Grimoire …
Read More »New Wii Wario title dated
Nintendo has revealed to MCV that Wario Land: The Shake Dimension will hit Europe on September 26th. The game is being developed by Japanese firm Good-feel, and marks the first release of a Wario Land title since 2001’s Wario Land 4. The Shake Dimension invites gamers to hold the Wii …
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