News 15 http://www.zelda101.com This is the Zelda 101 News Feed.If you want to know what is new on Zelda 101 without going to the main site first then here you go. en-us Tue, 13 May 2008 24:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=42782 Go Nintendo has some Lost Winds 2 news and here is some of it: "Click here to REGISTER FOR ADVANCE INFORMATION on Frontier’s forthcoming LostWinds sequel containing amazing new gameplay as Toku and Enril’s incredible adventure to save Mistralis continues - Frontier is registered under the UK’s Data Protection Act and won’t use your details for any other reason." You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Tue, 13 May 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=15171 Nintendo has some VC news and here is all of it: "To celebrate today's launch of the new WiiWare™ downloadable game service for Wii™, there will be no Virtual Console™ games added today. But don't worry - next week the Wii-kly Update will be back to its regular Monday schedule, bringing Wii owners information about the best classic Virtual Console titles and coolest new WiiWare games." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Tue, 13 May 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=15177 Nintendo has some WiiWare news and here is some of it: "Nintendo's Wii™ console has already changed the way people play games. Now its new WiiWare™ service decisively tears down limitations for how developers create games - and the way people receive them.Starting today, Wii owners with an Internet connection can download new, creative games from a wide range of developers, from large publishers to indie shops. By reducing the barriers that make console game development prohibitively expensive, WiiWare showcases original ideas in the most democratic environment in industry history, connecting the people who make games more directly with the people who play them.WiiWare frees developers from the traditional constraints of video game development. WiiWare lets developers experiment with big ideas and small budgets to the benefit of players everywhere. Newer, smaller teams now have an outlet for their creative ideas. The constantly growing WiiWare library will have a regular flow of unique video gaming experiences consumers might not otherwise have access to."WiiWare is to the video game industry what independent films are to Hollywood," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "WiiWare lets developers experiment with new ideas and experiences. Combined with our collection of classic Virtual Console games, Wii provides one-stop shopping for the greatest games of the past - and the future." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Sun, 11 May 2008 24:00:00 EST I will be adding a Wii Ware Section to the Wii Games section later today since they are different from Virtual Console Games.I will also add all this news to the News Feed later today too. Sun, 11 May 2008 24:00:00 EST I will be adding Mario Kart Wii Codes Hints and Track Shortcuts to the Mario Kart Wii Section later on today.No i have not forgotten to add them I have just been playing the game since i got it so sorry if i have ignored the Site other then Virtual Console News as of late. Sun, 11 May 2008 24:00:00 EST Yeah we are 2 days away from the Launch of WiiWare and if you downloaded the Nintendo Channel 3 days ago you most likely saw what maybe the Launch Titles.So Let's all be ready for the Launch. Mon, 5 May 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=15069 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Which is more important: brains or brawn? Before you answer, check out this week's awesome additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel, which give you ample opportunity to flex both. One game features frantic puzzle action with a Pokémon® twist, while the other invites players to brawl and battle in the name of justice. If you're anxious to test your mental mettle or your action-adventure muscle, these classic titles are just the ticket.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are: Pokémon Puzzle League (Nintendo 64®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Get ready for a new kind of Pokémon battle where the power and speed of your brain are just as important as the strength of your Pokémon. Join Ash, Brock, Misty and many more characters from the Pokémon animated series as they gather in Puzzle Village to compete for the title of Pokémon Puzzle Master. Just match three or more blocks of the same color in any direction. Sounds simple, right? But the actual game play is surprisingly addictive and deep (chains and combos anyone?), especially when you're facing off against a human opponent. Choose from six different modes offering a wide range of action, from story or puzzle modes to continuous play or timed play. If that's not enough, take on the challenge in 3-D and get ready for more blocks than ever before. Featuring animated cut scenes combined with bright, fun graphics, there's enough to satisfy any fan of Pokémon or puzzle games." If i had to recommand a VC Game this week it would be the one listed on the site right now in Pokemon Puzzle League. You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/object?id=15057 Nintendo has some Mario Kart Wii news and here is some of it: "Since the invention of the automobile, kids have pantomimed driving with pretend steering wheels. Since the dawn of the video game age, people of all ages playing racing games have twisted and turned their controllers to steer their vehicles, even though it had no effect on the action on the screen. Now, Mario Kart® Wii makes these fantasies a reality and brings a new level of immersion and interaction to video games. The raucous driving game, which launched Sunday, comes packaged with the Wii Wheel™ steering wheel accessory that houses the Wii Remote™ controller and lets players steer just as though they were driving a real car. The accessory has been specifically designed and engineered so that even someone who has never played a video game before can pick up the Wii Wheel and start racing instantly.“Just like Wii Sports, Mario Kart Wii will have everyone in the household playing together, laughing and having fun,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “With the Wii Wheel and ability to race with Mii caricatures, Mario Kart Wii literally puts players directly into the game.”While newcomers will find it easy to hop into a race, Mario Kart Wii holds plenty of challenges to keep veterans busy. Mario Kart Wii features 16 new tracks, as well as 16 retro tracks from previous Mario Kart games. Dozens of characters from the Mushroom Kingdom are present, and each has his or her own collection of customized vehicles to race." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=15043 Nintendo has updated the Virtual Console and here is all of it: "There's one new game for the Virtual Console™ this week - and it's a double. Double Dragon™ is a true action-fighting classic. This side-scroller brought the arcade original into the home and laid the groundwork for numerous sequels. It'll get your nostalgia engine fired up. Now go put the hurt on some bad guys and save Marian. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are: Double Dragon (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated Everyone 10+ — Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points): Double Dragon begins with Billy Lee's girlfriend, Marian, being kidnapped by a group called the Black Warriors. They demand to know the secrets of Billy's martial-arts style in exchange for his girlfriend. However, Billy won't stand for these underhanded tactics and decides to rescue her himself. Help him fight through city streets, buildings, jungles, temples and various other locations in a quest to find his girl. He'll gain experience by using different fighting techniques to obtain more hearts, which will unlock more powerful techniques to use against his enemies. Keep an eye out for crates, boulders, whips, bats, knives and even dynamite along the way, as Billy can also use them to annihilate opponents. Armed with his mysterious and powerful martial arts, help Billy pummel his way through an array of goons, gang members and other Black Warrior scum to free Marian from their clutches.For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com." You can read all of this from Nintendo's Press Room above if you don't believe this. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST Nintendo has some New York related news and here is some of it: "Video game icon Mario™ treats unsuspecting New Yorkers to a free cab ride. Mario is in New York to promote Mario Kart® Wii, the new Nintendo racing game that features Mario and all of his Mushroom Kingdom buddies. He’s helping commuters race through the city before they get racing with Mario Kart Wii. Mario Kart Wii launches April 27 and will be packaged with the Wii Wheel accessory, which lets players control the action on the screen just like they were steering a real car. The game also introduces a host of new courses, vehicles and eye-popping battle arenas, plus the ability to compete online with drivers from around the world using Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection." You can read the rest of this is above if you have Adobe Reader. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=15031 Nintendo has some Fan Network news and here is some of it: "Nintendo is giving Seattle Mariners fans a gift at every home game this year: free access to the Nintendo® Fan Network. Fans who bring a Nintendo DS™ to Safeco Field can log on wirelessly to the Nintendo Fan Network to access a wide variety of baseball-related content. Some of the many features include access to player statistics, scores from other MLB games in progress, current team standings, chat with other fans and the ability to compete in trivia and other mini games. Additionally, fans can watch the in-stadium live broadcast video and use the Nintendo DS touch screen to order ballpark food and beverages delivered right to their seats." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=15009 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Helping out your friends is often as easy as a ride to the airport or a kind word of advice. But when they fall victim to dastardly kidnappers, things get a little more complicated. Step up and find out what it takes to rescue your imperiled pals in the latest additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel. Both of these classic titles feature distinctive rescue-driven storylines and villain-busting action to help bring out your inner hero. Isn't that what friends are for? Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/949580/mario-kart-wii/videos/mariokart_wheel_041608.html IGN goes Hands-on with the NA version of Mario Kart Wii and they are using the Wii Wheel too.You can see the Video by clicking the link above. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST News USA:NINTENDO NEWS: WII FIT TO KEEP AMERICANS MOVING AT $89.99 MSRP http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14935 Nintendo has some Wii Fit news and here is some of it: "In anticipation of the U.S. launch of Wii Fit™, the new interactive fitness game for the popular Wii™ system, Nintendo of America Inc. has announced pricing details for this groundbreaking release. Available at Nintendo World store starting on May 19, Wii Fit and the innovative Wii Balance Board™ accessory will be bundled and sold together at a suggested retail price of $89.99.Boasting a dynamic mix of more than 40 yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance activities, Wii Fit provides consumers with a fun, easy and affordable way to incorporate exercise into their daily routines. Using the included wireless Wii Balance Board accessory, every member of the household can step up and stay active, setting individual fitness goals and tracking their progress over time." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above.I do not recommand getting Wii fit at it's 89.99 Dollar price tag.If you want this game wait until either a. the price drops below 70 dollars. b. someone tades it in for Mario Kart Wii or insert game that the person wants. or c. someone on Ebay offers Wii Fit at the price it is worth.Either way don't get Wii Fit at it's 89.99 price tag. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14913 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Danger may not be your middle name, but you'll find plenty of it in this week's additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel. Two classic side-scrolling action titles invite players to blast and battle their way to a thrilling climax. In a spaceship or an assault suit, it'll take all the grit and gusto you can muster to survive these perilous, heart-pumping adventures.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 7 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14881 Nintendo has some VC News and here is some of it: "The arrival of April means springtime fun is officially back in season. To get Wii™ Shop Channel patrons in the spirit, we're pleased to offer a pair of lively NES® favorites. One is a breezy, puzzle-busting fantasy, the other a classic baseball title to keep sports fans fired up for a new season of nine-inning excitement. Whether your tastes run toward cookies or ballpark snacks, you'll find hours of gaming enjoyment right at your fingertips.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST Yeah if you did not get to see Wrestlemania 24 and missed last night's WWE Raw Shawn Michaels beat Flair in a Career Threatning Match to retire him. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST Today is April Fools Day the worst day for news and Media content.I like last year am not going to put of an April Fools Joke because if you were reading last year too will know that i never do April Fool's Jokes on anyone.I don't approve of this day at all just because it hurt's a Site Credit wise. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14848 Nintendo has some VC news and here is some of it: "It's a week of fun-filled firsts at the Wii™ Shop Channel. Each of the latest game offerings represents the first title in a memorable series that has influenced many subsequent titles over the years. Whether you prefer high-speed drives or side-scrolling adventures, it's clear that these classic games have lasting appeal. What's more, Wonder Boy is the first-ever Sega Master System title to be made available via Virtual Console.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" Sorry for making this update a day late i am going to try to get back to updating almost every day again.Any way you can read the rest of this VC Press Release from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14825 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "It's a mad season for basketball lovers, but even the most hardcore hoops fan needs a break from the action this time of year. While they're a far cry from basketball, the latest additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel offer plenty of fast-moving fun and high-scoring thrills of their own. Check them out and get a fresh taste of gaming excitement that can last well into April and beyond.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST If i don't update as much within the next few days it will be because i can't seem to get my internet to quit messing up.So i will update when my internet does not mess up. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST I added the 9th Hidden Character to the SSBB Profiles section. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14821 Nintendo has some SSBB Sales news and here is some of it: "After just one week on store shelves, Super Smash Bros.® Brawl for Wii has become the fastest-selling video game in Nintendo of America's history. Since its launch on March 9, the feature-packed fighting action game has sold more than 1.4 million units in the United States, including more than 874,000 on March 9 alone. It has sold at a rate of more than 120 units per minute between launch and March 16."Super Smash Bros. Brawl has made the leap from video game to cultural phenomenon," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales and Marketing. "Game reviewers and the public alike praise its fun game play and extensive, inventive content."Super Smash Bros. Brawl features a nearly limitless variety of options for players. Dozens of classic Nintendo characters like Mario™ and Pikachu® are joined by industry icons like Sonic The Hedgehog™ and Metal Gear's Solid Snake for all-out four-player battles. The endless customization keeps players coming back for more. The previous game in the series, Super Smash Bros.® Melee, became the best-selling Nintendo GameCube™ game of all time with more than 7 million copies sold worldwide, so it's no surprise to see this latest installment racking up record numbers."It's important to remember," Dunaway said, "that we have lots more fun on the way: Upcoming titles like Mario Kart® Wii and Wii Fit™ will keep our momentum going strong." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14798 Nintendo has some Virtual Console News and here is some of it: "Are you afraid of the dark? If so, this is a great week to face your fears with a pair of eerie new game offerings on Nintendo's Virtual Console™. One will plunge you deep underground to navigate perilous caves, while the other puts you on the front lines of a darkly sinister space war. In either case, your frights will give way to serious fun.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" you can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14783 Nintendo has offically revealed Mario Kart Wii's Wiilease Date and here it is: "REDMOND, Wash., March 12, 2008 - This year, the typical signs of spring will be accompanied by the sweet sound of revving engines and the sight of lightning-fast shells whizzing around every corner. Mario Kart® Wii is zooming toward its launch in the United States on April 27. The game comes with the intuitive Wii Wheel™, which makes it easy for novices to compete against veterans, so no one is left in the dust. And with a broadband hookup to Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, players can compete with up to 11 other drivers from around the world for racing dominance." Mario Kart Wii transforms one of our most popular franchises into a race that every member of the family can join," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales and Marketing. "Driving with the Wii Wheel could not be more natural, and this is one place where speeding is encouraged." Mario Kart Wii will include 16 new courses and 16 classic courses from previous Mario Kart games. For the first time ever, players have the option of racing with either karts or motorbikes. Players can also hit the road as their personalized Mii™ caricatures in addition to the handful of classic Nintendo characters found in the game. True to the series, the game features tons of racing, plenty of power-ups and oodles of objects for players to use to slow down other drivers. And 10 battle arenas will keep players busy between trips around the circuit." As you can see Mario Kart Wii will be racing to Stores on April 27th.You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14746 Nintendo has some VC news and here is some of it: "Got enough challenge in your daily routine? Chances are that basic everyday tasks - getting to work or school on time, walking the dog, taking out the trash - aren't enough to keep you firing on all cylinders. Luckily, Virtual Console™ is close at hand to help you test your mettle in fresh and unusual ways. Whether you're rescuing a kidnapped pal or mastering a set of mind-bending grid puzzles, this week's new arrivals, imported from Japan, offer a refreshing break from the late-winter blahs.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure (Super NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone – Alcohol Reference and Comic Mischief, 900 Wii Points): This is an action game where an energetic boy named Milon sets off on a great adventure in a cute fairy-tale world. Piccolo is a village in the country of Fantasia. One day, they hear from the fairy Alis that songs and music have disappeared from the forest. Suddenly, the wizard Amon appears, grabs Alis and vanishes with her. The brave Milon must now go on a journey to rescue his kidnapped friend, with his bubble shooter as his only weapon. Along the way, he'll need to retrieve five legendary instruments and stars by defeating Amon's minions. Get ready to enjoy the fun and comical action of this charming game." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14733 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "March is roaring in like a lion on the Virtual Console™. This might be a good time to look back at the massive catalog of classic games and ask yourself if you've played them all. Well, have you? You know there are some unplayed gems in there that your friends keep raving about, like this week's release, Super Turrican. Not to mention the games you haven't played since you were 10. Go ahead and fire them up – you'll feel like a kid again. Just think of the Virtual Console as your own personal fountain of youth.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new game is:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14690 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "This week's additions take players on a psychedelic trip down memory lane. Kirby® is back and armed with a bunch of new talents, including the option to combine abilities. Curious to find out what mixing the Burn and Cutter powers gives Kirby? We won't spoil that for you here. If the colorful landscapes in the pink sphere's world are too much for you and you're looking for straight firepower instead, then try plunging your soul into the mind of a twisted demon. We'll just see how you fare against wave after wave of bizarre enemy creatures in that kind of environment. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST No i did not for get today is The Legend of Zelda's Annervery of the first day it his Japan back on this very day back in 1986. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST I added a WiiWare section to the Wii section.In this WiiWare section i also added FFCCMLK and Lost Winds Sections.In these sections i have added Screenshots of the 2 Wiiware Games.Have Fun checking out all of this New stuff. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/GDC2008/docs/DYK_GDC_Awards_2008_FINAL2.pdf Nintendo has some GDC 2008 Choice Awards news and here is some of it: "The 2008 Game Developers Conference has honored Nintendo with a Game Developers Choice Award. The Legend of Zelda®: Phantom Hourglass for Nintendo DS™ won for Best Handheld Game of the Year. The game continues to enjoy strong momentum in the U.S., with more than 1.1 million copies sold since its Oct. 1, 2007, release." You can read the rest of this from the GDC 2008 Choice Awards link above. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST http://media.wii.ign.com/media/949/949580/imgs_1.html IGN has a lot of new Mario Kart Wii Screenshots.You can see them by clicking the link above. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST I added 4 new Phantom Hourglass Screenshots to PH's section.I put a note up explaining why they may load slower for you all too. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:00:00 EST I will be including the new Wiiware info on our Wii Shop Channel part of the Wii Channel Menu news so look forward to that and much more thoughtout the rest of this week.Edit the Wii Channel Menu Info has been updated to include the WiiWare info now. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14682 Nintendo has some Nintendo at GDC news and here is some of it: "REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 20, 2008 – The Game Developers Conference in San Francisco attracts the top creative minds in the video game industry. With that audience on hand, Nintendo announces news that reinforces its commitment to provide entertaining and enriching experiences for veteran and new gamers alike. WiiWare™, Nintendo's new downloadable game service, launches May 12 and expands development opportunities for developers the same way Wii™ expanded the world of video game players. Wii Fit™, the upcoming title for Wii, launches May 19 and introduces the Wii Balance Board™ peripheral. And Super Smash Bros.® Brawl draws in fans of all kinds. "We are excited to participate in the Game Developers Conference this year to share with developers and consumers alike our upcoming unique services and products," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales and Marketing. "We are hopeful that they will appreciate our offerings of WiiWare, Wii Fit and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which represent a trio that will continue to attract new players to the world of video games." At the conference, Nintendo speakers will outline a number of plans for the coming months on their respective panels:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/852/852952p1.html IGN has gone Hands on with Mario Kart Wii and here is some of it: "Ever since Nintendo created the franchise for the Super Nintendo back in 1992, nearly every succeeding Nintendo video game system – with the exception of maybe the Virtual Boy and Game Boy Color, natch – has had a version of the go-kart racing game. This spring, nearly a year and a half since the system's debut, Nintendo will release Mario Kart Wii, the first motion-sensing rendition of the racer. In anticipation of Game Developers Conference this week, the company invited us to Nintendo's Redwood City office to check out the game in action and see just what's in store for Wii owners that are itching to zoom around with Mario and crew." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14631 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Some gamers get skeptical when Roman numerals populate the title of a game. But make no mistake - this week's offerings are no mere sequels. They are some of the most highly regarded classic games around. So stock up on some Wii Points™ to battle the Dark Force or complete an action-packed trilogy.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14627 Nintendo has some SSBB News not related to the Smash Bros. Dojo and here is some of it: "REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 13, 2008 - Attention all Smash fans: Put up your dukes! Just before the launch of the much-anticipated Super Smash Bros.® Brawl, Mario™ and friends are hosting four regional Wii™ tournaments. The competitions will visit Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and finally New York for a Midnight Madness Launch event at the Best Buy store at 622 Broadway in New York. All of the 256 participants at each location will receive a $10 Best Buy gift card. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a custom-designed, crystal-covered Wii, a home theater system from Best Buy and other prizes."Super Smash Bros. is one of the world's most popular game franchises because it draws in characters from across the Nintendo universe and beyond for some all-out fighting fun," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing. "Super Smash Bros. Brawl has extreme appeal among our core audience, but these tournaments are a great way to get new fans involved as well - before the game is even available in stores." Each regional tournament will provide the first 256 people in attendance the chance to "brawl" one-on-one with other contestants in a single-elimination tournament to determine a winner in each market. Regional winners will face off in a final multiplayer "brawl" at the New York City tournament.The grand prize winner will receive a crystal-coated Wii with a design from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, a home theater system from Best Buy and a copy of the game. The second-place finisher will receive one Wii system and Wii Remote, one copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and a $1,000 Best Buy gift card. The third-place finisher will receive a Wii and Wii Remote, a copy of the game and a $500 Best Buy gift card. The fourth-place finisher will receive a Wii, an extra Wii Remote, a copy of the game and a $250 Best Buy gift card. For more information about the tournaments, visit Nintendo.com." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14623 Nintendo has some VG Piracy news and here is some of it: "REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 14, 2008 - Nintendo of America Inc. has asked the U.S. Trade Representative to encourage specific governments around the world to take a more aggressive stance to combat piracy of Nintendo video games and systems. Nintendo filed its comments under a "Special 301" process, in which the U.S. Trade Representative solicits input from the public to underscore specific areas of concern.While China remains the primary source of manufacturing pirated Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ games, Korea has emerged as the leader in distributing illegal game files via the Internet. Despite aggressive anti-piracy actions taken by Nintendo, Brazil and Mexico remain saturated with counterfeit Nintendo software. Meanwhile, Paraguay and Hong Kong continue to serve as major transshipment points for global distribution of illegal goods."The unprecedented momentum enjoyed by Nintendo DS and Wii makes Nintendo an attractive target for counterfeiters," said Jodi Daugherty, Nintendo of America's senior director of anti-piracy. "We estimate that in 2007, Nintendo, together with its publishers and developers, suffered nearly $975 million USD worldwide in lost sales as a result of piracy. Nintendo will continue to work with governments around the world to aggressively curtail this illegal activity." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST Happy Valentine's Day Everyone.Sorry for the lack of updates but there has not been anything that new Wii or DS wise.As for Mario Kart Wii i will still be updating about it here and if you are Baseball Fans and like the 2K Baseball Games then get MLB 2K8 on March 3rd or 4th. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14580 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "The two games joining the lineup this week are considered cult classics, yet they deal with topics as varied as farm management and shooting enemies to the strains of heavy-metal tunes. Just don't get the two mixed up, since most livestock don't like heavy metal and it takes more than turnips to defeat fire-spewing sea serpents.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are: Harvest Moon® (Super NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): You bought the farm, so now it's time to roll up your sleeves and try living off the fat of the land. Fresh air and the beauty of the outdoors will be fulfilling, but a successful farm needs a lot of working capital as well. There are buildings on your property, but they are in need of livestock. You have a modest house, but if things get lonely in the field, it's going to take a remodel to woo a female farming companion. Your challenge is to dig in and build your life as a farmer from the ground up. How you manage will determine the outcome, but remember: You always reap what you sow." You can read the rest of this Nintendo's Press Room above. Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14576 Nintendo has some Norwegian Cruise Line news and here is some of it: "Nintendo's Endless Ocean™ game for Wii™ takes users on a virtual undersea trip to explore deep-sea wrecks and encounter more than 230 different animal species. Players of all abilities explore at their own pace as they swim through coral reefs, explore ancient shipwrecks, meet local wildlife and search for sunken treasure.In the spirit of the game's themes of fun and exploration, Nintendo and Norwegian Cruise Line are partnering to offer a real-life ocean adventure: the Endless Ocean Cruise Giveaway. Three lucky winners will receive a seven-day Caribbean cruise for two aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, where they can experience the fun of Wii at sea." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14572 Nintendo has some Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences and here is all of it: "The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has honored Nintendo with two Interactive Achievement Awards, including Handheld Game of the Year for The Legend of Zelda®: Phantom Hourglass for Nintendo DS™ and Adventure Game of the Year for Super Mario Galaxy™ for Wii™. Both games have also enjoyed strong momentum, with more than 2.5 million copies of Super Mario Galaxy sold since its Nov. 12, 2007, debut and more than 1.1 million copies of The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass sold since its Oct. 1, 2007, release.Nintendo received nine nominations in eight gaming categories. The awards were presented the night of Feb. 7, 2008, at the Academy's annual Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain conference in Las Vegas. The awards are among the most respected in the interactive entertainment community." You can also read it from Nintendo's Press Room above if you don't believe this. Wed, 6 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST http://media.wii.ign.com/media/142/14222526/vids_1.html IGN has a MLB 2K8 (Wii) Video and you can view it by clicking the link above. Wed, 6 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=35037 Go Nintendo has some Mario Kart Wii news and here is some of it: "First, the news we posted earlier today…Mario Kart Wii - April 10th, 2008 (Japan) * Bikes in cup mode * Bikes have special actions like “wheelie” * 16 remakes and new courses * Wi-fi 12 players * Play as Miis.Now, the new info…Mario Kart courses.NEW: “Mushroom Cup” Luigi Circuit Moo Moo Country Mushroom Canyon Toad Factory“Flower Cup” Mario Circuit - Figure-8 with underpass Coconuts Mall DK Snowboard Cross Wario Mines" You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14544 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Step into two very different types of action this week. Either battle the bad guys to save hostages and preserve freedom or bury your opponents with magical jewels. Whatever you fancy, you'll need to be ready for a challenge: strategize as a fearless hero or manipulate special jewels to raise the crush bar. How do you plan to win today? Two new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Sat, 2 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST I was sent a Mario Party DS Survey by Nintendo today.I would check your E-Mail My Nintendo Members to see if you got one too. Sat, 2 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST Happy Groundhog Day Everyone.I hope you all have a great one too. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST Well i am going to rest today and will be changing when i update the sites.I will be updating TBA and Zelda 101 when i have fully woke up.Meaning i will be getting up at around 5 or 6 AM so be ready for these changes.You can still get your early updates before School so don't worry.Also i am not just doing this to get more rest but Baseball Season is about to start so unlike last year i don't want to miss the start of any of my favorite Baseball Team's Games so that is another reason too. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=34421 Remember the News about Mario Kart Wii that Go Nintendo brought you last night well it was all a Rumor and here is some of it: "Nintendo has not announced any further information on Mario Kart. We’ve spoken to the magazine and it’s just pure rumour and speculation on their part. - Nintendo representative." You can read the rest of this from Ho Nintendo above. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=34347 Go Nintendo has some Mario Kart Wii news and here is some of it: "Sliding and snaking confirmed,Baby Peach, Boo to be drivers,online battle mode,16 new + 16 old courses,different vehicles for every driver,controls can be compared to Excite Truck" You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14522 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Traverse the half-pipe from the comfort of your living room. With this classic game, it's Winter Break all the time. Freestyle through white powder, and school your best pal with your new trick! Did you get air? This new classic game goes live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new game is:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14518 Nintendo has some Sports News Nintendo related and here is some of it: "From fairways to ballparks, Nintendo will be making the rounds to sports events of all stripes this winter. Sports fans and families will get to check out the new Donkey Kong monster truck or try their hand at a variety of different Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ games. The selection for each sport will be different, so here’s a rundown of when and where to find Nintendo: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST 1-Up has an editorial about GameSpot's Sad State of Affairs and here is some of it: "If you ask me, the biggest news from the videogame world in 2007 wasn't about a game or a game maker -- it had to do with a certain game reviewer, and an opinion that got him fired from his job. By now, most everyone's heard about Jeff Gerstmann, the Editorial Director of GameSpot who got canned for his review of the game Kane and Lynch (and I mean everyone -- this story got reported on all over the web). And whether his firing was purely for this review or also for others that preceded it, Kane and Lynch was certainly the straw that broke the camel's back -- and it was this censorship of criticism that caused such an uproar in our and so many other circles around the web. But I don't mean to dredge up the Gerstmann incident again for the sake of it -- believe me, there's plenty to read on the subject out there if you're interested -- I do because of the events of this past week. For those of you who may have missed them, longtime (as in 8 years) GameSpot reviewer Frank Provo and GameSpot Reviews Editor Alex Navarro both quit from the site. Provo, who had written nearly 800 reviews for GameSpot, told its audience that he could no longer work for a publication that softened its scores to appease advertisers. "I won't lie to people and tell them a game is good when it isn't," he wrote in his goodbye note to the site. Navarro also admitted he left in the wake of the Gerstmann incident, saying to joystiq, "It's a crying shame that things went down the way they did...sometimes you just realize a place isn't for you anymore." Navarro had no other job lined up when he quit.I've refrained from posting anything about the whole Gerstmann incident since it happened in the hopes that CNET/GameSpot management would just come clean on the matter and reinstill some faith amongst its users and the rest of the industry. But several weeks have now gone by with nothing of the sort. Both attempts by management, first in a generic statement and then in a disappointing FAQ of sorts did done nothing to restore any semblance of credibility for the once great gaming resource. In fact, these just seemed to irk readers further. Most importantly, though, these statements apparently did little to restore faith with the GameSpot staff, who have largely lived in a state of uncertainty since it all went down. It's why we saw the departures of last week. It's also why, according to Provo, we'll likely see more in the weeks/months to come." You can read the rest of this from 1-Up above.To get the link to the rest of this editorial go to the main site. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14465 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Let's take a quick personality test. Are you the type of person who likes to solve problems by analyzing clues, collecting information and methodically reaching your goal? Or are you more the type to thrust a double-footed kick into someone's face and follow it with a few body blows? Your answers to those questions should help you decide which popular game to choose this week.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are: ADVENTURES OF LOLO 2 (NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Lolo and Lala are back in this sequel to the popular puzzle game THE ADVENTURES OF LOLO. On their return from the Haunted Castle, the Great Devil kidnaps Lala and challenges Lolo to rescue her again. Now he must take on the challenge of the Great Devil's Tower and Castle mazes. Fortunately, Lala was able to analyze each of the mazes as she was taken to the tower and left clues in the Jewel Boxes in each room. Each Jewel that Lolo collects contains information that will help him in the next room. In order to succeed, he'll also have to push tiles, pick up Heart Framers, temporarily turn enemies into Eggs with his Magic Shots and ward off enemy attacks by moving Emerald Framers. With your help, Lolo and Lala will work together to escape the Great Devil's clutches and defeat him." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=33631 Go Nintendo has a Super Mario Galaxy Retail Price cut rumor and here is some of it: "Watching the sales of Super Mario Galaxy in Japan has been quiet an entertaining event. When the game first hit, it was met with pretty lackluster sales. It was somewhere around 300,000 for the first week if I remember correctly. Soon thereafter, the game took a big nosedive, and just wasn’t selling well. It laid low for a little bit until Wii Fit dropped. Once that game bum-rushed the top of the charts, it brought Super Mario Galaxy along for the ride. Now Galaxy has been hanging in the top ten, so much so that the initial shipments have sold out. That would explain the title’s drop to 11th place as of yesterday. With many retailers considering Galaxy a failure, they started to drop the price just a few weeks after the game’s launch. Little did they know that Wii Fit and positive word of mouth would rejuvenate sales. Now these retailers are sold out of Wii Fit, Galaxy, and many other Nintendo titles." You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=33563 Go Nintendo has some Ubisoft news and here is some of it: "London, COUNTRY – January 17, 2007 – Today Ubisoft announced that UBIDAYS™ 2008 will take place May 28- 29 in the heart of Paris’s world-famous Louvre museum. Selected European press and business partners will be invited to discover Ubisoft’s new titles and have the opportunity to play the games that will pave the company’s future. Last year’s UBIDAYS showcased major announcements, notably the launch of the highly successful Games for Everyone line. The 2008 edition promises to reveal similar surprises and exclusive announcements, while at the same time offer a rare opportunity for guests to meet Ubisoft team members and creative talents." You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14461 Nintendo has some Sales Data that some people may have missed if their Internet was messed up last night and here is some of it: "Nintendo DS and Wii Finish as the No. 1 and No. 2 Best-Selling U.S. Systems. REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 17, 2008 – Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ finished strong in 2007, commanding sales in the holiday shopping period and finishing the year as the two best-selling video game systems in the United States, according to new data just released by the independent NPD Group. Nintendo DS was the top-selling U.S. system of 2007, with nearly 8.5 million sold, including more than 4 million in November and December alone. Wii placed second, with nearly 6.3 million sold through the year, more than 2.3 million of which sold in the final two months. "By the end of 2007 we were sold out of virtually all hardware, and much of our stock of software and accessories was sold out as well, thanks to the broad appeal of Wii and Nintendo DS to core gamers, women, families, grandparents – and seemingly everyone in between,"said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of sales and marketing. "And that momentum continues here in the early weeks of 2008." Some additional facts about Nintendo's 2007 performance in the United States (note: All figures are from NPD): Nintendo accounted for 52 percent of all video game hardware systems sold in 2007 – more than all other manufacturers combined." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST Yeah i am finally back.My internet was messd up.It was not my Wireless Router Network this time. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST Normally i don't report about the Weather but i would let you know that it is Snowing out here and if you are heading this way to go to a friends house from another State Be Careful while driving or flying. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14445 Nintendo has some Release Date news and here is some of it: "REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 16, 2008 – With their focus on fun for everyone, Nintendo's Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ systems are leading a new movement in the world of video games. Games based on brain exercises. … New experiences that surprise even core gamers. … Grandparents buying video game systems – for themselves! Surely, these are unprecedented times. "The video game industry has never had so many new players, and they've never had so much fun," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing. "Our momentum is not limited to one system or one game. We're going broad and bold in 2008, with something for every member of the family." Nintendo DS and Wii finished as the No. 1 and No. 2 best-selling systems of the year, respectively. Nintendo continues its momentum into 2008 with a strong lineup of games. In the first half of 2008 alone, more than 65 new Wii games will add to the current library of more than 195 and 80 new Nintendo DS games will add to the current library of nearly 500. Nintendo DS opens the first half of the year with games that demonstrate the breadth of the Nintendo DS library. Advance Wars®: Days of Ruin is a treat aimed squarely at core gamers, while Crosswords DS™ is for all consumers, whether they currently play games or not. Likewise, the first half of 2008 brings a diverse array of Wii games from Nintendo, including core games like Super Smash Bros.® Brawl; games with universal appeal for gamers old and new with Mario Kart® Wii, which uses the easy-to-pick-up Wii Wheel™; and Wii Fit™, which comes with the Wii Balance Board and has appeal for new consumers well beyond the traditional video game audience. On top of all that, new downloadable WiiWare™ games will make their debut. These unique games have much lower entry barriers for developers and let consumers enjoy an incredibly diverse selection of content." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/845/845793p1.html IGN has a GDC 2008 Preview and here is some of it: "While the consumer-oriented Electronic Entertainment Expo has churned through a series of soul-searching changes over the past few years, its developer-focused counterpart, the Game Developers Conference, has been happily plodding along as usual, bringing game makers together once a year to talk some serious shop. This year's GDC will be no exception - the conference, to be held at San Francisco's Moscone Center Feb. 18-22, will feature lectures, tutorials and keynotes by a diverse group of game developers, from BioShock auteur Ken Levine to visionary videogame pioneer Ralph Baer. Today, GDC Executive Director Jamil Moledina announced Nintendo has signed on to discuss the creation of Wii Fit, the planning of the Wii menu, the state of the upcoming WiiWare channel and a discussion about the creation of characters in the recently-delayed Super Smash Bros. Brawl." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/845/845639p1.html IGN has some Nintendo at GDC 2008 news and here is some of it: "The Game Developers Conference 08 doesn't kick off until late February, but we already know of several announced (and highly intriguing) panels from Nintendo employees, including Masahiro Sakurai of Super Smash Bros. Brawl fame." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14433 Nintendo has some Sales and Marketing news and here is some of it: "REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 14, 2008 - Nintendo of America announces the appointment of two sales and marketing executives to work from the company's new Bay Area office in Redwood City, Calif. Denise Kaigler joins as vice president of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, while Bill van Zyll becomes the new director and general manager of Latin America. Van Zyll's appointment is effective immediately, while Kaigler starts Feb. 18. Both will report to Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales and Marketing. "Denise and Bill bring a wealth of branding and marketing experience to our team," Dunaway said. "Their expertise will help us keep Nintendo's momentum going strong throughout 2008 and beyond." Kaigler will oversee all aspects of corporate affairs, including corporate communications, public relations, government affairs, investor and analyst relations, and internal communications for Nintendo of America, and will play a key role in global coordination. Kaigler comes to Nintendo following a 16-year tenure at Reebok International, where she serves as head of Global Corporate Communications and Corporate Citizenship. She also serves as head of Corporate Communications in the United States for the adidas Group, the parent company of Reebok. Kaigler replaces Perrin Kaplan, who left Nintendo at the end of December." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14407 Nintendo has some Virtual Console News and here is some of it: "This week you can spend your time carefully planning puzzle strategies or rescuing a damsel in distress. Help one of the most iconic characters in all of video gamedom eat some troublesome ghosts or set off to defeat an evil organization using only your furious fists. The choice is yours. What are you in the mood for? Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" Neither game this week is worth it.But if you want to look at what they are you can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room Above. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=33100 Go Nintendo has some more Nintendo news and here is some of it: "Copper Innovations Group is going after Nintendo. They claim that Nintendo and Sony are infringing on their patent for a “Hand Held Computer Input Apparatus and Method”." You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=33098 Go Nintendo has some Virtual Console news for europepan gamers and here is some of it: "NES - Star Tropics" As you can see Europe got Star Tropics this week as well.You can see the other game they got by checking out Go Nintendo above. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:00:00 EST http://endlessocean.com/teaser/pc/index.html The Endless Ocean Website for North America or NA has opened up so you can go check the content that they have up for it from the About the Game to the Video sections. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=33056 Go Nintendo has some WiiWare Game news and here is some of it: "Nintendo has not made any official announcement regarding the launch of the WiiWare service, - Nintendo rep." You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=33057 Go Nintendo has some Puds news Nintendo related and here is some of it: "What’s better than sitting down at a pub with some friends, getting a pint, and having a go at the Wii? Well, apparently nothing to a lot of pub-goers. Various pubs in the UK have picked up a Wii for some fun, and the customers just can’t get enough. While Wii party games are a blast when you have four drunkards going at it, it works out even better for the pub owners." You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=33059 Go Nintendo has some Nintendo World Hobby Fair news and here is some of it: "Warning - Challenger Approaching! Super Smash Bros. Brawl added to the list of 2 games we all know about now." You can see the 2 other games from Go Nintendo above if you missed what they were before. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=33090 Go Nintendo has some Pokemon news and here is some of it: "An excerpt from Jurichi Masuda’s (GameFreak) blog… Please play Pokemon Diamond / Pearl on January 12th. You’ll find something different!!!!!" You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=33089 Go Nintendo has some NDS Lite news and here is some of it: "I have received a tip from a couple different people telling me that the Crimson/Black DS Lite has been discontinued. I have sent an email out to our rep, and am awaiting a response from Nintendo." You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:00:00 EST I will be returning to normal Updating time 17 minutes.I am feeling rested so expect some good updates. Wed, 9 Jan 2008 03:00:00 EST I was feeling tired today so i rested.I will update again tomorrow as soon as i am fully awake if anything big comes up. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 03:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14400 Nintendo has some Wii and DS news and here is some of it: "For the second year in a row, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has honored Nintendo with an Emmy® Award for excellence in engineering creativity. The groundbreaking Wii™ system was recognized for its innovative motion-sensing controls, which have attracted a broad range of nontraditional gamers and veteran players alike. The award also recognized Nintendo DS™ for its pioneering touch-screen control scheme and distinctive dual-screen display, both of which helped to make it the nation's top-selling game system of 2007.Presented in Las Vegas at the annual Technological and Engineering Emmy Awards on Jan. 7, these latest honors set the stage for even more exciting control innovations from Nintendo in 2008. A forthcoming Mario Kart™ racing game for Wii will be packaged with a wireless Wii Wheel™, while the hotly anticipated Wii Fit™ will keep players more active than ever with the extraordinary Wii Balance Board." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://www.gdconf.com/expo/floorplan/08_GDC_1_7_08%20North%20Expo%20Floor.pdf Nintendo's GDC Booth is easy to find.I will be updating any and all Nintendo related GDC info that we get within the coming weeks until GDC 08 is over. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST https://www.cmpevents.com/GD08/a.asp?option=H There is also a Exhibitors List for GDC 2008 and here is Nintendo's info: "Booth Number 5927 NH and here is other info. Exhibitor Information.Nintendo of America Inc. 4820 150th Avenue NE Redmond, Washington 98052 United States Sales phone: 425-861-2040 Company email: recruiter@noa.nintendo.com. Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii and Nintendo DS. Since 1983, Nintendo has created industry icons like Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda and Pokemon. Wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere." You can see the full Exhibitor's List from GDC's website above. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST Well The Game Developers Conference website has a list of Speakers and so far i have found 1 Nintendo Speaker on the list and here is the person's name: "Steve Rabin Senior Software Engineer Nintendo of America" When i find more Speakers i will update about this. Mon, 7 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://vcdbnews.blogspot.com/2008/01/star-tropics-for-dummies.html Virtual Console News the website has some Star Tropics news and here is some of it: "As we all know, Star Tropics incorportated into it a gimmick that is legendary. And to quell to rabid fanboys of complaining, they remedied this in hopes of calming the confusion over this. Well, it seems they haven't, so I'm here to help you with my simple picture by picture analysis of what you're supposed to do! Step 1: Start up the game Star Tropics from the Wii Menu Step 2: Hit the Home button on your Wii Remote and go to the Operations Manual:" You can read the rest of this and look at the pictures from Virtual Console News above. Mon, 7 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14375 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Can't believe it's already 2008? Soothe that sense of future shock with a visit to the Wii Shop Channel, where we've just added a pair of awesome vintage games from way back in the 20th century. This week's new offerings include an unpredictable island-hopping adventure and a legendary fighting title, each guaranteed to deliver classic gaming excitement throughout the new year and beyond.Two new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are: Star Tropics™ (NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): Find out just how resourceful you can be in this classic game, with its mixture of adventure and RPG elements. Step into the shoes of Mike Jones, a teenage star pitcher from Seattle who has come to the tropics to visit his famous archeologist uncle, Dr. Jones. After being told that his uncle has been abducted, Mike begins a perilous quest in order to rescue him and figure out the mysterious plot behind his disappearance. Luckily for Mike, he meets helpful villagers and finds more powerful weapons as he explores numerous locations and island-hops using his uncle's submarine. You'll never know what to expect next as the cosmic story unfolds over the course of eight action-packed chapters, ranging from Dr. Jones's lab on C-Island to an alien spacecraft. Who knew a tropical vacation could turn into a mission to save the world?" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 7 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST If you visited the Brawl Arena for Super Smash Bros. Brawl news then since the Smash Bros. Dojo has updated so has The Brawl Arena.So you can check it out again for all your SSBB Needs. Mon, 7 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=32778 Go Nintendo has this Week's VC releases and here is one of them: "NES - Startropics" I will post what this game is about for those who don't know later today at 2 or 3 PM so be ready. Fri, 4 Jan 2008 03:00:00 EST http://z11.invisionfree.com/Nsider_RP_Committee/index.php?showtopic=466 Well WWA of Nsider RP Committee has some strong Evidence as to why Nsider is coming back and here is some of it: "Dear Sir, ...Are you saying that Nintendo Power was wrong and that the forums AREN'T coming back? Or, just that you don't know what they're going to do with the forums? If it's the second, that's alright because we understand that such things must be considered carefully.~_^ We don't necessarily expect you to keep everything the way it was. We sent our request because that's what we'd like to see or not see come back regardless of what other changes your company deems fit to make. ^_^Thanks for forwarding my e-mail! Sincerely, ~WWA P.S. Could I have contact information for your sources please? Thanks And he sent this: E-mail: I received this reply: Hello, > > Thanks for writing back. We truly appreciate your interest and support of > the forums. There are no plans for the forums to return. They are closed > indefinitely. You are more than welcome to continue checking > www.nintendo.com for product information and announcements. > > Sincerely, > > Nintendo of America Inc. > Lauren Taylor So I sent this response:Dear Madam, I do not understand. ?_? I called to confirm the information given me in Nintendo Power, and was told that the Nintendo forums were being re-done, and that they were going to return, though the time was not known. The gentlemen who e-mailed me before wrote and said that the return of the forums is uncertain. Then, I receive your e-mail that says the forums are not coming back. So, is there someone, like a hire-up, that I could contact, who could give me the right story? I mean, I've called Nintendo at least a dozen times and I have received a different story just about every time. It would be great if I could find someone who could give me answers. My friends have called and received similar and just as inconclusive results. I even have the phone number of a Nintendo personnel in NY, but he won't call me back and I've left 2 messages on his machine. So, if you could put me in touch with someone who can tell me the answers I'd really, really appreciate it. Infact, the entire Nintendo Nsider Community would appreciate it. Thanks again for your patience in dealing with little 'ole me.Sincerely, ~WWA (While I was waiting for a response I called Nintendo. The dude at Nintendo told me that the forums are comming back!! XD I also acquired a phone number to the Nintendo HQ in NY. Shortly after I acquired it, and left several messages, their phone number wnet out of service.) This is the response to what I sent: Hi WWA, I'm not sure at what point the magazine might have said the forums were returning, but I can assure you that the forums, as they were, are gone. All of this is contained in NOA Andy's message that you can still read at forums.nintendo.com. There reall is no further information than what he stated there.Nintendo of America Inc. NOA Mac.It holds hope and promise and further clarifies the situation we are in!^_^ So I sent this response: Dear Sir, Ah, now I understand!^_^ Thank you so much!^_^ It makes everything so much less confusing!^_^ I am so glad they will be coming back, even if they won't be the same as they were before. (Though that logically stands to conclusion.) Is there anything about the update that you can tell me aside from the fact that it will change the forums? Thank you so much. My comrades and I are very happy. XD Sincerely, ~WWA.So wecannow officially spread it tothe four winds that Nsider is indeed returning. XD.The return of Nsider was also stated in Nintendo powers volumes 222, and 223 by Chris SL. ~ZELDAMQGC2" So you know Zeldamqgc2 is my Nsider/Tech Support Forums name at Nintendo.com and You all know i listed what Chris SL said in Vol 222.So once we hear more about this from Chris SL i will update about this and share it else where too.Also if you feel the need to agree with this then contact WWA and tell her that you are adding your source for any Nsider news you may have and if it's important she will add it. Tue, 1 Jan 2008 02:00:00 EST Happy New Year Everyone let's start the year out great Everyone!! I also beat Super Mario Galaxy in 1 Week as well.Those of you who have also beat Super Mario Galaxy and got every 120 stars with both Mario and Luigi know how happy i am right now!! I even have the extra 2 stars to make up 121 stars for both which is a total of 242 stars overall. That is a Wow for me to have done this within 1 Week too. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14328 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "December 31, 2007 - What are you doing New Year's Eve? Thanks to the Wii™ Shop Channel, you've got some outrageous new options. This week's classic game additions offer brilliant fantasy and crackling action to help you ring in '08. So if you haven't made any New Year's resolutions yet, allow us to suggest a few: pop more bubbles, battle more medieval beasts and try to save the universe a little more often.Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:BUBBLE BOBBLE® (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): BUBBLE BOBBLE's release in 1986 introduced the two bubble dragons, Bub and Bob, and brand new play mechanics, with players defeating enemies by trapping them in bubbles and then popping them. Although the puzzle-action game can be beaten by clearing all 100 rounds, it also contains secret elements such as not being able to get the "true ending" in single-player mode; hidden commands that lead to secret rounds; and a ton of different items. These elements are some of the game's most memorable and important features. Each round even has different air currents that are not visible, so bubbles rise in unpredictable patterns. Aspects like forcing players to understand and utilize these different patterns while playing help make this a revolutionary game that is fun to play anytime." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Tue, 25 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST MERRY CHRISTMAS or MERRY WIISMAS Everyone.Like last year i am going to list what all i got and here goes: "I got Super Mario Galaxy, Wii Play, A second Wiimote, A Second Nunchuk, Mario Party DS and a Wiimote Charger from Gigaware Gaming wise. I got The Santa Clause, The Jetsons Season 1, A PopEye DVD, Scooby Doo Meets Batman, Scooby Doo Meets The Boo Brothers, Deck the Halls, and Scooby Doo's original Mysteries Movie Wise. I also got Collectable Braves thing that you hang up This one is of the Braves Winning Streak that they had. So as you can tell i may have gotten more this Christmas then i did last Christmas. Mon, 24 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14295 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "If you hear a rumbling on the roof tonight, don't assume that it's reindeer when there are gorillas on the loose. Yes, this week's merry Wii™ Shop Channel lineup includes a classic adventure title to entertain every reveler in your household, from the nicest to the naughtiest. Plus, you'll find a wicked-cool dose of ice hockey action and a thrilling secret-agent sequel to help keep spirits bright all winter long. You were expecting lumps of coal? Sorry-maybe next year.Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" I am going to do something that i don't normally do and show the game i like from these 3: "Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble™ (Super NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Revisit Donkey Kong Island and join the Kong family for their latest adventure. The Kremlings have a mysterious new leader named KAOS and are up to their usual mischief, even capturing Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. Now it's up to Dixie Kong and the newest Kong, a giant infant named Kiddy, to rescue the two missing apes. They'll travel across previously unseen parts of the island in their search, and even take to the skies in a rocket at one point. Lucky for them, Dixie and Kiddy's powers complement each other (including Kiddy's talent for rolling like a barrel), so they form a powerful team capable of major Kremling damage. They're not completely on their own, either, since returning favorites like Funky Kong and Enguarde the swordfish provide help along the way. And in a series known for its abundance of secrets and high replay value, this entry doesn't disappoint, with enough hours of game play to satisfy Donkey Kong himself. Anyone else have a sudden urge for some bananas?" You can see the other 2 Games from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 24 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST I hope everyone has a great Christmas Eve today.If i don't get to update later today with today's VC Games then vheck your Wii Shop Channels.Because my Internet is still acting messed up every now and again.If i do get to you'll know any way Happy Christmas Eve to all and to all a Donkey Kong Country 3 Good night. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/index.html Again this is news i would have posted last night but not only was i in town half the day but my Internet Connection was being a Butt so since my Connection is fixed i am making up for it today.Any way Nintendo has updated the Japanese Virtual Console System Menu.You can see it from Nintendo of Japan's Virtual Console Page in Japanese above. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/842/842150p1.html I would have posted this last night but IGN has some E3 news and here is some of it: "Today the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced that E3 will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center next summer. E3 2007 was held at several hotels in Santa Monica and at LA's Barker Hangar. Scheduled for July 15-17, E3 2008 should have more in common with this year's more intimate environment than the loud, bombastic shows of years past." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.jsp Well it looks like Mario Kart Wii has offically Rated by the ESRB and it like all of the Part Mario Kart Games is Rated E For Everyone.You can see that by clicking the link above. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/object?id=14264 Nintendo has some VC news and here is some of it: "It's sci-fi/fantasy week on the Virtual Console™, and you know what that means. The Cybernators are deadly, the aliens are ruthless and the monsters are...cute. It's a collection of three classic action games designed to keep your blood boiling as the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter. Virtual Console: your winter security blanket.Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/841/841571p1.html IGN has an editorial about the Wii's System Memory useage and here is some of it: "A few days ago, Nintendo kindly gifted me a copy of the Virtual Console N64 title, Pokemon Snap, using Wii's new gift system. Eager to try out Snap's additional Wii functionality – you can take photos and send them to friends over the Wii Message Board -- I booted up my console and clicked on the gift mailing, which intuitively launched the Wii Shop Channel and took me to the Pokemon Snap download page. I tried to download the game and encountered an all-too-common occurrence on my system as it exists today: I couldn't, for the simple reason that I'm out of memory. There was never a lot to go around, but what was there is all used up, and these days every new download must come at the expense of another." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://nsider2.com/forums/index.php Bul from Nsider 2 has next weeks's VC Game releases and here they are: "Monster Lair, Alien Storm, and Cybernator" If you don't believe me then go to post number 14 and to make your search shorter i will link you to Nsider2's When time does... Thread. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/841/841550p1.html IGN has some more Wii news and here is some of it: "The Nintendo Wii is currently the only gaming system unable to give players the ability to voice chat over the internet. Though a few games have been released on the Wii featuring online play, none allow players to converse through them. It's a frustrating limitation.During a question and answer session in a Nintendo conference call this morning, Reggie Fils-Aime addressed this issue.According to Fils-Aime, the system is clearly capable of this function, and Nintendo is constantly adding and tweaking features of the Wii system through system updates. The issue boils down to locking down the specific technologies and getting the specific peripheral to allow voice chatting." can read the rest of this from IGN above. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/841/841545p1.html IGN has some Wii news and here is some of it: "In a conference call this morning, Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime revealed a plan to get Wii systems in the hands of frustrated consumers still unable to get ahold of the elusive system.Fils-Aime revealed that the company has partnered with GameStop to distribute rain check certificates. Consumers can buy a certificate on December 20th and 21st for the full price of the Wii system, securing a system for pick-up in January." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://ds.ign.com/articles/841/841542p1.html IGN has some Namco news and here is some of it: "The non-game is about to meet the game thanks to Bandai Namco's latest Japanese DS title. Unveiled in this week's Famitsu, Our Videogame Quiz attempts to test your skills as a gamer." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://ds.ign.com/articles/841/841576p1.html IGN has some Nintendo sales news and here is some of it: "Videogame software sales tracker NPD Group released November data and, unsurprisingly, Nintendo's DS handheld and Wii home console held the number-one and two spots respectively. More than 1.5 million gamers picked up the DS in November and about 981,000 players picked up a Wii, according to NPD data. Microsoft's Xbox 360 console pulled in another 770,000 gamers; PlayStation Portable 567,000; PlayStation 2 496,000 and PlayStation 3 466,000." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:00:00 EST Yeah you hear right after i get 7 to 8 hours of sleep i will also update the Mario Kart Wii info as well. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:00:00 EST I added Link's Crossbow Training Codes to the Link's Crossbow Training section as well. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:00:00 EST I added Codes to the Metroid Prime 3 Section as well. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:00:00 EST Battalion Wars 2 is the second section Wii Wise that i caught up on as well.I added a Codes Section to it as well. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:00:00 EST I added a Codes Section to Big Brain Academy™:Wii Degree.I still have other Sections i have updated Wii Wise too. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14253 Nintendo has DS news and here is some of it: "While many eyes are focused on home video game consoles, Nintendo projects Nintendo DS™ to be the top-selling system of the year. More than 6 million Nintendo DS portable video game systems have sold in the United States in 2007 through Nov. 30, according to internal Nintendo of America Inc. sales numbers. That's a rate of about one sold every five seconds of 2007, enough to project Nintendo DS will be the top-selling video game system of any kind for the year. Nintendo DS has increased its sales in the United States every year since it launched in November 2004."There's no letup in sight," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Nintendo DS appeals strongly to both core and casual gamers, and its momentum is set to propel us into 2008." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/840/840904p1.html IGN has some Nintendo Wii news for Aussies Gamers and here is some of it: "Australian IT reported recently that Nintendo is planning to ramp up production of its Wii console, but not in time for the Christmas rush. According to Nintendo Australia's managing director Rose Lappin, the details on increased production will be finalised in Japan early next year." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14220 Nintendo has some Wii Feature and VC news and here is some of it: "Get ready to celebrate the arrival of a bunch of fun new features on the Wii™ Shop Channel. This week marks the debut of the first Pokémon® game for the Virtual Console: Pokémon Snap™, which originally was a hit on Nintendo® 64. This Pokémon photographic adventure comes with a special Wii bonus: It now includes a special feature that allows players to post pictures they take in the game to their Wii Message Board and send them to friends with whom they've traded Friends Codes.And let's not ignore the other sure-to-please titles: Ghosts'n Goblins and BASEBALL STARS 2. These three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. But wait – there's more!Later in the day on Monday, Nintendo will make your holiday shopping just a little bit easier. If some people on your gift list have visions of classic video games dancing in their heads, you're in luck. Starting this week, Wii Shop Channel patrons can use a new Gifting feature to send games to other Wii owners with whom they've traded Friend Codes. It's an easy and inexpensive way to give your fellow Nintendo buffs the gift of a classic game—no wrapping paper required. And don't worry about duplication. If your friend already has the game you're trying to give, you'll get a simple message and be bumped back into the catalog to continue shopping.Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Sun, 9 Dec 2007 16:05:25 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=31138 Go Nintendo has some Nintendo news and here is some of it: "We were surprised by the content of the Greenpeace report, given that we take great care to comply with all relevant regulations on avoiding the use of dangerous materials, recycling, etc. For example, all Nintendo products supplied worldwide are designed to comply with relevant global standards." You can read the rest from Go Nintendo above. Thu, 6 Dec 2007 17:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/839/839797p1.html IGN has some Government news Video Games related and here is some of it: "A survey released today by Hill and Knowlton finds 60 percent of adult Americans agreeing that the government should regulate the sale of mature videogames. A small majority of respondents (51 percent) said the government should regulate mature media in general. This would seem to reveal that adults are more worried about videogames than they are other media such as movies or music." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Thu, 6 Dec 2007 17:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/839/839660p1.html IGN has a list of 10 games to avoid this Christmas and here is some of it: "The week's fear-monger comes in the shape of US Prosecutor Kym Worthy, who has just published her list of ten games for parents to boycott over Christmas. Providing some wonderfully succinct summaries of the accused games' content, the list highlights the titles most likely to turn younger gamers to a life of crime." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14162 Looks like KingBroly was right Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Sometimes the Wii-kly Updates have a nice, unifying them. Sometimes they don't. This week we scoured the recesses of the classic games vault to come up with some interesting, if unrelated, gems. You can fight mechanized forces, battle with a bunch of fighters in the afterlife or play the role of a heroic regal bug. Like we said: Sometimes they don't. Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are: ZANAC (NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): ZANAC is a vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up game that was released in November 1986. Take control of the state-of-the-art fighter, ZANAC, with the objective of destroying the bases of the mechanized enemy forces. Use your full array of regular weapons as well as eight special weapons to clear the 12 intense areas of the game. Be careful, though, as the game changes the degree of difficulty in real time based on how well you play. This ensures that it feels like you're experiencing a new game every time you play." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/838/838286p1.html IGN has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "A tiny bit of extremely rare insight into Nintendo's Virtual Console sales status was provided today at a press conference held in Tokyo by Nintendo and NTT to formalize their upcoming business tie-up for Internet service.During a Q and A session following the press conference, Nintendo's Shinji Hatano fielded a question regarding the current success of the Virtual Console service. In addition to reiterating a past figure of 7.8 million downloads so far, he revealed that the service has generated 3.5 billion yen (approximately $33 million) in sales." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Yeah sorry for the slip in new content. But November is coming to a close so i am going to catach up on other game sections now.In just 2 days December will be here.So i would like to do something Special for you all for Christmas.No adding new Content won't be Special but it is needed too.I will be catching up on the Content around this place and be adding more codes and stuff as well.If you want to help then feel free to.First things first i will add Super Mario Galaxy Codes and hints and look for a walkthrough or have someone make one since i don't have Mario Galaxy. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST Yeah Go Nintendo and other sites reported about it too but not many seem to see the new Nintendo.com yet.So i will post the pic of what reader Lanmanna at Go nintendo sent in as picture proof it would seem: you can see the pic at our main site or at Go Nintendo. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14120 Nintendo has some Virtual Console News and here is some of it: "Let's hope you all survived the long holiday weekend. With all the eating, traveling and family fun, isn't it time to do something just for you? So take a few minutes and do a little shopping from the comfort of your couch, away from the chaos of the malls. This week you can get into a game of hoops, do a little faux gambling or head out to sea with your favorite dolphin friend.Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are: Ecco Jr.™ (Sega Genesis, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): The aquatic adventures of Ecco come to life for a younger generation of gamers. Perfect for kids, Ecco Jr. finds our young hero heading out to sea with a variety of tasks he must perform in order to get there. Along with his friends Tara the baby orca and Kitnee the young Atlantic dolphin, Ecco Jr. will interact with sea lions, sea horses and other aquatic life as he makes his journey to the Big Blue. Introduce your kids to the classic series of Ecco the Dolphin titles by downloading Ecco Jr. today." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Sat, 24 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST In Nintendo Power Vol 223 Scott P talks about things he saw while playing Mario Kart Wii and here is the most wanted stuff from Page 31 of his article: "Remember the 360 degree that one of the Karts pull off? You'll get a Sweet Reward for doing that.As for the return of Kart must-haves, expect 16 brand-new courses and lots of familiar race locations based on tracks from throughout the series, enhanced with new features, of course, and boasting much greater visual detail than in any previous Kart title.You'll sample this eye candy in the character animations and track elements such as rushing water or exploding fireballs.As for items, expect some big newbies along with the tried- and-true Koopa Shells, bananas, lightning bolts, and varieties of mushrooms.It's to early to comment on all the game modes, but in addition to Grand Prix circuits, a variety of engine classes, and the online multiplayer races, there are sure to be several more challenges.You can also expect a colorful variety of kart styles, as seen in our screenshots.Maybe the biggest question i had before playing the game was how the motion-based control would handle sharp corners and twisting courses.i can sum up the answer with a single word- smoothly.As Mr Iwata stated, driving a kart will feel perfectly natural to anyone who has ever used a steering wheel.You hold the Wii remote in both hands with the buttions facing you (and that's how it will fit into the steering-wheel accessory).Then you turn the "wheel" left or right.If you tilt it steeply, you'll make a sharp turn.A gentle dip will ease you to one side.Buttions control acceleration, braking, and item use.I was blown away by the game's elegance (even the sound was great), and there are several months of development yet to go.We'll reveal much more leading up to the launch. -Scott P." You can tell i skipped to the want to know stuff.If you want to read the not want to know stuff you'll have to read Page 31 of Nintendo Power Vol 223. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST Happy Thanksgiving or Happy Wiisgiving Dreams and Turkey Wishes to all and to all a good night. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://www.nintendo-europe.com/NOE/en/GB/news/article.do?elementId=F-Zslv76IGLuSvGgVQ_RK3CGJSL0IyUK Nintendo of Europe is changing it's current look of it's website like i said all a long for those who don't believe me read some of this: "In August 2002 we launched the Nintendo-Europe.com that you are looking at now. Back then it was the time of the Nintendo GameCube and the Game Boy Advance. We’ve seen a lot of changes over the past five years – and now it’s time for our online home to follow suit.On 26 November we will close the curtain on our current website as we enter the final stages of preparation for our new online home. We would like to ask you for your patience as we work on finalising the new website. In the meantime we’ll make sure you can keep registering your products and will still be able to find our latest game sites." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo of Europe's website above. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/836/836459p1.html IGN has some Wii news and here is some of it: "To say that Wii has surprised a few people in its first year on store shelves would be an understatement. The system went from console wildcard during its initial unveilings, to become one of the biggest success stories of our industry, packing E3 booths and headlining news articles (both mainstream and industry-specific) along the way. Now 365 days after the first system was sold, Wii is still a rare find in stores, and with the recent release of Super Mario Galaxy, and the promise of Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii, and Smash Bros. Brawl coming in early 2008, there looks to be no end in sight for Wii mania.In celebration of the system's first birthday, we've compiled a tribute to Wii, highlighting the top games of the last year, biggest video features, and best moments of Nintendo's innovative console." Want to see what Games they Picked go to IGN's Website by clicking the link above. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14082 Nintendo has some Wii Zapper news and here is some of it: "REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 19, 2007 – Today, Nintendo's new Wii Zapper™ brings the precision and thrill of arcade-style targeting games right into your home. Made exclusively for Nintendo's Wii™ system, the Wii Zapper houses a Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ to provide a better feel in games where pinpoint accuracy is key. Best of all, the Wii Zapper comes with Link's Crossbow Training™, a series of targeting challenges in the style of The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess designed to demonstrate the full range of fun for the Wii Zapper, all at an MSRP of $19.99.The Wii Zapper provides perfect immersion for core players, putting them right in the game and into the action. Immediately accessible and absolutely intuitive, the Wii Zapper is part of the progression started by the Wii Remote, one that continues in 2008 with the Wii Wheel™ and Wii Balance Board™."Our new Wii Zapper interface opens up a huge range of experiences for players and developers," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Just as the Wii Remote put Link's sword in your hands, now you physically pick up Link's crossbow, take aim and shoot targets as though you were right in Hyrule. It's another example of how Nintendo continues to change the way people interact with games." Link's Crossbow Training puts players through a series of increasingly difficult targeting tests. In some challenges, hero Link uses his trusty crossbow to hit bull's-eyes. In others he is greeted by an army of approaching enemies and navigates the terrain using the control stick on the Nunchuk. Up to four players can compete one at a time as they try to best one another's scores." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14065 Nintendo has some Mario Party DS News and here is some of it: "REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 19, 2007 - It's been three years since Nintendo DS™ launched in the United States. According to the independent NPD Group, sales through October have topped 13.6 million in the United States alone. That's reason enough to party. And who's more qualified to host a nonstop Nintendo celebration than Mario™ himself? With today's launch of Mario Party® DS from Nintendo, you can stop wondering where the party is, because the party is wherever you are. You've got a standing invitation to party with the whimsical plumber and his outrageous pals anywhere, anytime.The latest installment in the wildly popular Mario Party game series introduces five new boards and more than 70 awesome minigames, playable for the first time ever on the super-portable Nintendo DS. It's a great value, since up to four DS owners can compete via local wireless using only one game card."The wireless features of Mario Party DS let families enjoy game time together, whether they're on the road or lounging in the living room," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Nintendo has the hottest products for the holidays and beyond, and we want to make sure all family members know we have something for them." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14046 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Wii™ celebrates its first anniversary today, and big stars from past consoles are coming out to help Nintendo celebrate. Luminaries walking the Virtual Console™ red carpet this week include Mario™ and Luigi™, Sonic The Hedgehog and Zonk. So throw on your best tuxedo or finest gown, and get ready to party with these video game A-listers.Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii™ Shop Channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are: Wrecking Crew™ (NES®, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): In the days before Mario and Luigi became sports stars in their downtime between plumbing and saving the Princess, they tried their hands as one-man wrecking crews. With a hammer as their only tool, players take control of the brothers and set out to destroy ladders, rip out pipes, knock down walls and detonate explosive devices. But make sure to plan your path of destruction carefully, as each building is designed as its own clever puzzle—if you're not careful, you can easily trap yourself in a dead end. Adding to the excitement and challenge are fireballs, enemies and an angry foreman roaming the buildings. They're all trying to stop you from moving on to the next stage. With 100 buildings to demolish and the ability to construct your own, it's a wonder Mario and Luigi ever got back to saving the Mushroom Kingdom." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST Nintendo's Wii is a year old today as of 12:00 AM Midnight since that is the time the first Wii was bought.I hope the Virtual Console's Games for this Week are as good as the Wii's Birthday. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST Today is Shigeru Miyamoto's Birthday so if you know him then tell him Happy Birthday. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://wii.nintendo.com/photo_channel.jsp Nintendo's Offical site has some Photo Channel news and here is all of it: "Check out these enhancements to the Photo Channel, which will be available in December, 2007.Personalize your Wii Menu by making one of your favorite digital images from an SD memory card as the Photo Channel icon.The Wii console will replace MP3 compatibility with the ability to play AAC files, which provide a greater sound quality than an MP3 of the same size. This new compatibility will work with MP4 audio files in the .m4a format. Additionally, you can now choose to have the songs play back in a random order.*Wii consoles sold in retail stores starting in December 2007 should include AAC file support.*For Wii Console owners without the AAC file compatibility, you can download the updated version of the Photo Channel from the Wii Shop Channel starting in early December 2007. Please note that once you download the updated Photo Channel (ver 1.1), you will no longer be able to play MP3 format music files.Additionally, consumers who purchase a Wii console with the updated Photo Channel (ver. 1.1) already installed will not be able to install the previous version to support MP3 playback." You can see this from Nintendo's Photo Channel section above if you don't believe it. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=14024 Nintendo has some Super Mario Galaxy news and here is some of it: "It's the Hottest Game on the Hottest System for the Holidays.REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 12, 2007 - The amazing new Super Mario Galaxy™ game launches for Wii™ in T-minus 3 … 2 … 1. The hottest game for the hottest system fills players and observers with an otherworldly sense of wonder, and demonstrates the skill and imagination of legendary Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.Video game icon Mario™ launches into space and encounters a multitude of crazy creatures on unbelievable planets. Players master the changing gravities they encounter while exploring each planet and collecting Power Stars. For the first time, Super Mario Galaxy lets a second player lend a hand in "co-star" mode. Using the revolutionary motion-sensitive Wii Remote™, the co-star can point at the screen to collect starbits to shoot at enemies, deflect incoming attacks or stall enemies to help Mario. It's a way for the newcomers that Nintendo has brought into the world of video games to play right alongside their more experienced peers."Super Mario Galaxy is a game that everybody can play, whether you've been a Mario fan for 25 years or you just started playing Wii Sports," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "It's an easy favorite for game of the year and should stand as one of the best - and most beautiful - games of all time." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13981 Nintendo has some Virtual Console news and here is some of it: "Winter vacation may be weeks away, but there's no need to wait for a fun-filled escape. The latest additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel can take you to places as familiar as a gymnasium or as fantastical as faraway planets. Fans of sports games, space-age shooters and intergalactic action will all find something to love in this week's lively lineup.Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Fri, 9 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13976 Nintendo has some Super Mario Galaxy news and here is some of it: "It's the Hottest Game for the Hottest Video Game System This Holiday.WHAT:Kicking off the holiday shopping season on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 11, a multitude of Nintendo fans will line up at New York's Nintendo World store to be the first in the country to buy Super Mario Galaxy™, the highly anticipated new game for Nintendo's Wii system.If you've ever seen a crowd of Nintendo fans, you know it's filled with moms, dads and kids of all ages who thrive in a spirit of camaraderie. Everyone has a different Nintendo memory, but now they're all coming together in one place on one night.True to its heritage, Super Mario Galaxy continues the legacy of fun and joyful Mario games. Every few years, a Mario game sets a new standard for the video game industry. The new era begins Sunday night." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Thu, 8 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13972 Nintendo has some Check Mii Out news and here is some of it: "Free Interactive Channel Lets Users View, Vote for the Best Mii Creations.REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 8, 2007 – It's no secret that fans of Nintendo's Wii™ system love their Mii™ characters – those adorably cartoonish caricatures of friends and family members that can be used in games like Wii Sports™. Some of the more artistic fans have even taken it upon themselves to make Miis of celebrities, politicians and fictional characters. Nintendo supports consumers' creative spirit with the Nov. 11 evening launch of the Check Mii Out Channel. This free new channel can be downloaded from the WiiWare™ section of the Wii Shop Channel by people who have their Wii systems connected to the Internet."The Check Mii Out Channel lets people show off their Mii creations and vote on those created by others," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "It's yet another way that we're building fun, interactive communities of Wii owners without charging them extra for the privilege." You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Wed, 7 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://wii.ign.com/articles/833/833160p1.html IGN has some Atari news and here is some of it: "Atari Inc. has faced serious financial trouble of late, but the company now appears to be in dire straits, according to a delayed financial report filed with the SEC today." You can read the rest of this from IGN above. Mon, 5 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13957 Nintendo has some Greatest Virtual Console Week ever so far news and here is some of it: "Eagerly awaiting the arrival of Super Mario Galaxy™ next week? Can't get Mario™ out of your head? You and everybody else! To whet your appetite for all things Mario, Nintendo is offering a special treat on the Virtual Console™ this week. It's not just any game, it's Super Mario Bros. 3™ – considered by many to be the greatest video game of all time (for at least one more week, anyway). It's a must-have title on a week that also features the first Virtual Console import title for Sega Genesis and a fun multiplayer golf game for TurboGrafx16. Today Nintendo adds three new classic games to the popular Wii™ video game system's Wii Shop Channel. The games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are: Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Remember when no one had ever heard of a Tanooki Suit or knew that Bowser™ had a clan of Koopalings? The game that made these things common knowledge is also considered by many to be one of the best ever made. Bowser and the Koopalings are causing chaos yet again, but this time they're going beyond the Mushroom Kingdom into the seven worlds that neighbor it. Now Mario and Luigi™ must battle new enemies, returning favorites and a new Koopaling in each unique and distinctive world on their way to ultimately taking on Bowser himself. Luckily for the brothers, they have more power-ups available than ever before. Fly above the action using the Super Leaf, swim faster by donning the Frog Suit or defeat enemies using the Hammer Bros. Suit. Use the brand-new overworld map to take the chance to play a minigame in hopes of gaining extra lives or to find a Toad's House where you can pick up additional items. All this (and more) combines into one of gaming's most well-known and beloved titles—are you ready to experience gaming bliss?" You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. Mon, 5 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=28771 Go Nintendo has some VC news from Charles Martinet the voice of Mario and here is some of it: "Well, I just had the best surprise of my life tonight. I know I am not the only one to get this message (I am sure other media members got it, just a quick switch of names), but still, for a Nintendo nerd like me it is amazing. I got a voicemail on my phone from Charles Martinet, and he was in character of course. The voicemail confims that Super Mario Bros. 3 is hitting the NA Virtual Console tomorrow. He also happens to re-confirm the other two VC titles we already learned were hitting tomorrow." You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Thu, 1 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=28467 Go Nintendo has some VC Gift Giving news and here is some of it: "We’ve already learned about the ability to give VC games as gifts. All you do is purchase a game for someone, and send it over to them. The holiday season is the perfect time to launch a service like this, and Nintendo obviously realizes that." You can read the rest of this from Go Nintendo above. Thu, 1 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EST http://gonintendo.com/?p=28504 Go Nintendo has a Massive Super Mario Galaxy Spoiler on it's site and you can see it in RMC's Comment.His is the 29th Comment down on Go Nintendo's Comment list. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EST Happy Halloween or Happy Hallo-Wii to Everyone.Sorry for not updating last night but i was tired.I will Update again tomorrow or later. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:00:00 EST http://press.nintendo.com/ar