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Publisher Oxygen is braced for its biggest video game release to date, as its DS and Wii mystery Cate West: The Vanishing Files leaps up the pre-order charts. The game’s success has been assisted by a six-month PR push, as well as extensive online and in-store advertising ahead of its …
Read More »POLL: Can the Wii still compete?
The latest MCV online survey has gone live, in which you can express your opinion on crucial industry issues. This week, we ask if the Wii can still compete with Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s PlayStation 3 in light of the recent price cuts made to these rival consoles. Simply …
Read More »Wii RRP under pressure
The RRP of Wii is looking shakier than ever – as retail dramatically slashes the price of Nintendo’s console and Microsoft drops its powerful 360 Elite to under 200. The trade this week told MCV that a drop this Q4 could be the only way for Nintendo to regain its …
Read More »Warner wins Scene It? deal
Once touted as Xbox 360’s answer to Sony’s popular Buzz! quiz game series, publisher Warner Bros has announced a brand new entry in the Scene It? series – as well as debut releases on both PS3 and Wii. In addition, Scene It? IP owner Screenlife has signed a global deal …
Read More »Pinpoint unleashes Wii Wand
Accessories specialists Pinpoint Consumer Electronics has announced two new products in time for the busy final quarter of the year. Both under the Nyko label, the Metal Pedal and Wii Wand will be released in stores over the coming months. The Metal Pedal is compatible with all drum controllers for …
Read More »Sega sticks by mature Wii releases
Sega has vowed to plough on with its strategy of creating adult games for Wii – despite the commercial failure of MadWorld earlier this year. The Platinum Games-developed title did not make an impact on the UK and US charts, but won critical praise and heavy marketing support. However, Sega …
Read More »Mad Catz secures Nintendo licence
Mad Catz has announced a new partnership with Nintendo of America to produce officially licensed accessories for the company’s various platforms. Under the new agreement, the peripherals vendors will be able to develop and market a range of products for Wii, DS and DSi. These will then be distributed throughout …
Read More »Wii web browser set free
Nintendo has announced that the Wii-specific Opera web browser will from now on be free to download for all owners of the console who are connected to the internet. Until today, anyone not quick enough to grab the download for free in the weeks after its release has faced paying …
Read More »US: Wii Fit Plus dated
Platform holder Nintendo has stated that its highly anticipated fitness sequel Wii Fit Plus will be released in North America on October 4th. In addition, the hardware manufacturer is also brining some new colour options to both its handheld and home console range. All the details are over on CasualGaming.biz.
Read More »Wii price dropped at supermarkets
Supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Asda has slashed the price of Nintendo Wii to below 150, MCV can reveal. Asda is selling the console, Wii Remote, Nunchuk and Wii Sports for 145 in store, while Sainsbury’s is selling the same set for 149.97, although Sainsbury’s offer can also be found online. …
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