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Platform holder Nintendo has had a difficult start to its financial year, with a loss of 578 million for the first half of 2011. The period takes in the six months to September 30th, 2011. The firm has suffered weaker than expected demand for its DS and new 3DS handheld. …

As of the end of last month, Nintendo has sold 6.68m 3DS consoles. It is below expectations, but is ahead of what the DS achieved during the same period. The firm hopes the console is back on track, with sales on the rise following a substantial price cut in August …

System manufacturers 'are the rent guys who drive their partner margins to zero'

A first of its kind Blue Wii will be released on November 18th in the UK, Nintendo has announced. The new hardware will be bundled with a copy of Sega’s Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Nintendo has also said that a number of other fun Wii …

Nordic Games’ latest karaoke title We Sing Rock will hit shelves next month exclusively on Wii. The title will feature 40 rock anthems, music videos and a range of solo and multiplayer modes. It will arrive on October 28th in the UK. It includes songs from artists such as Coldplay, …

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 …

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 …

Hit TV drama series NCIS will be heading to consoles next month in the form of a point-and-click-style adventure game. Ubisoft will publish the title on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, 3DS and Wii on October 28th. Players will be able to control their favourite characters from the show in third-person …

The game of TV sensation X Factor is getting a second audition at retail next month. Deep Silver will be re-releasing last year’s Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii singing title on October 14th with a budget price of 19.99. Microphone bundles will also be available. The products will be available …

Unique interface 'a challenge for game designers', but hardware specs impress