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Nintendo has updated its the full 2008 European software schedule for Wii. The list includes Rock Band, Manhunt 2 and a new Wario adventure. The full rundown reads: JuneSuper Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) 27th June 2008 Bejing 2008 (SEGA) 27th June 2008 Big Beach Sports (THQ) 27th June 2008 Wacky …
Read More »Gamestation hosts Smash Bros. Showdown
20 Gamestation stores nationwide are set to run a full 64-man Super Smash Brothers: Brawl ‘Showdown’ on Saturday June 28th. Promoted by Nintendo, contestants are invited to register on the Gamestation website, with every participant set to take home a special figurine and certificate. First prize for each store is …
Read More »Nintendo to delight core gamers at E3
Nintendo is set to reveal its full fourth quarter line-up at E3 next month, and the firm is planning to please its core-gamer contingent in the run-up to the show. Nintendo’s Marc Franklin told Gamepro that the hardcore gamer is still important to the Wii’s success. "The clear majority of …
Read More »Win a copy of Super Smash Bros Brawl
To celebrate the release of one of the Wii games of the year, Nintendo is offering five readers the chance to win a copy of Super Smash Bros Brawl. To be in the mix, just answer the following question: Super Smash Bros Brawl marks the first appearance of which legendary …
Read More »New DS bundle for Europe announced
Activision has teamed up with Nintendo for a new limited edition Guitar Hero DS Lite bundle. Co-inciding with the release of Guitar Hero: On Tour on the format, the pack will be available in Europe from July 18th. PRicing details are yet to emerge. Guitar Hero created a unique and …
Read More »Nintendo: â??Wii can discover new genresâ??
SPECIAL REPORT: Laurent Fischer says WiiWare exposes new â??unique gameplay experiences'
Read More »Wii Fit turns YouTube sensation
Nintendo has denied being responsible for a voyeuristic Y ouTube video that shows a young lady gyrating to Wii Fit’s Hula Hoop game, according to a full page report in the Metro newspaper. The video clip entitled ‘Why Every Guy Should Buy Their Girlfriend A Wii Fit’ was filmed by …
Read More »Nintendo signs up to EIF
The Edinburgh Interactive Festival has announced an agreement with Nintendo UK to become a Gold Partner of this year’s event. The event takes place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre between Sunday 10th and Tuesday 12th August 2008. The agreement confirms Nintendo as a major supporter and partner of the …
Read More »Wii Fit still AWOL on UK High Street
Nintendo’s Wii Fit has failed to register a position in ChartTrack/ELSPA’s official All Formats Top 40 chart for the third week in a row . The culprit for the below par performance looks certain to be severe lack of stock – something High Street retailers have continually contacted MCV to …
Read More »Nintendos NZ distributor in receivership
Nintendo and Activision’s official distributor in New Zealand has gone into receivership. SPI (Softprint Interactive) boss William Flew confirmed to The New York Herald that the company has been placed into receivership. Flew could not comment on what that will mean for Nintendo or for game brand Activision, referring all …
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