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Wii proves to be a hit at the Oscars

25 February 2008, 09:43

This year the Oscars wasn't just about the sparkly dresses, tearful speeches and the recognition of professionals in the film industry, Nintendo also made a brief impact, cleverly taking advantage ...

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European Wii VC takes to the streets

22 February 2008, 15:19

Heading up this week's Wii Virtual Console retro games is the 1991 NES beat 'em up Street Gangs, which follows high school students Alex and Ryan on their quest across ...

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Over 10 new titles to utilise Wii balance board

22 February 2008, 14:58

The first game to utilise the new the Wii balance board will be Wii Fit this Spring, but Nintendo has also confirmed today that there are also over 10 games ...

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Star Trek Conquest lands in March

22 February 2008, 11:46

Bethesda Softworks has confirmed that the the strategy action title, STAR TREK: Conquest on Wii and PS3, will be released this quarter.

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Nintendo extend Wii VC catalogue with Commodore 64 games

22 February 2008, 09:08

It was only a matter of time, and now that time has arrived! Nintendo is expanding its Virtual Console package on Wii to include Commodore 64 games!

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Hold onto your hats, Mario Kart Wii is coming!

20 February 2008, 11:55

We've got a few more details, screenshots and confirmation that Mario Kart Wii will be landing in stores, complete with the Wii Wheel, on April 11th 2008!

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Okami -Wii

20 February 2008, 10:23

Capcom's Japanese stylised adventure, Okami, is truly a work of art.The PS2 version was unique in its presentation, style and music and judging by these screenshots we're in for another ...

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Turn your Wii into a working media centre

20 February 2008, 09:50

If you thought that the Wii’s functionality only extended to browsing the net and viewing a few pictures through your SD memory card, you’d be wrong.

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LEGO Batman :: The Videogame - PC, Xbox 360 and PS3

19 February 2008, 09:14

The LEGO Star Wars franchise has been a gold mine for the developers and although the first title was billed as a "kid's game" it received the "Game of the ...

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Wii Drum Kit in your home... without the drums!

12 February 2008, 13:03

An enterprising young chap has made a virtual drum kit using his Wii Remote and Nunchuck... pretty cool!

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THQ bringing Band Mashups to Wii

8 February 2008, 09:28

With the Guitar franchise selling well, the Singstar series shifting millions of copies and EA's Rock Band impressing gamers in the US, THQ is now jumping on the musical bandwagon ...

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From the mind of Spielberg…Boom Blox for Wii

7 February 2008, 09:43

Steven Spielberg's first videogame, which he has made in collaboration with Electronic Arts, will be available on Wii this May 2008.

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THQ to bring Drawn to Life to Wii

6 February 2008, 09:18

Based on solid sales of the DS version,THQ president Brian Farrell has confirmed that the unique draw-your-own hero game, Drawn to Life is under development for Wii.

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Nintendo patent new Wii peripherals, including a bike!

4 February 2008, 11:03

It looks like Nintendo has plenty of new ideas up their sleeves as they to seek to invent new ways to use the unique functionality of the controller.

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Wii gets the Rock Band treatment

1 February 2008, 10:50

Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello has confirmed that the ultimate interactive music videogame experience, Rock Band is being developed for Wii and will be released this year.

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Flashing blue light on Wii = new channel update

31 January 2008, 09:51

Don't get too excited folks. That flashing blue light that you see this morning on your Wii disc slot isn't the addition of a brand new channel nor is it ...

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Multi-coloured Wii-motes available next month

31 January 2008, 09:17

Haven’t these multi-coloured Wii-motes already been released? I’m sure I spotted that lipstick pink one in my wife’s bedroom drawer the other day.

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Police use Mii characters to track down Wii owner

28 January 2008, 10:07

Gamerush.com is reporting that police in West Yorkshire are using the Mii characters from a stolen Wii console in an attempt to track down its owner.

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Awesome homemade head tracking with Wii Remote

28 January 2008, 08:29

Now bear with me on this one. Head tracking is nothing new, Track IR being one system that's been around for ages, but this guy has taken it to the ...

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SEGA Master System coming to Wii Virtual Console

25 January 2008, 09:50

A Japanese website are claiming that SEGA has announced that the Master System will be added to Wii Virtual Console in North America and Europe this February.

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Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity - Wii

22 January 2008, 12:49

In Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Sonic takes on to futuristic-inspired tracks and travels as far as outer space to push the limits of speed even further.

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Two 'Ology' games confirmed for Wii in 2008

22 January 2008, 12:10

Codemasters has confirmed that the popular children books, Dragonology and Wizardology will be released on Wii in the second half of 2008.

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Breaking down PES 2008 on Wii

17 January 2008, 11:28

Wii owners can look forward to their first taste of Pro Evolution Soccer action when the Konami title is released in April, but how will it differ from the other ...

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Sam & Max to fight crime on Wii

14 January 2008, 11:36

Californian-based developer, Telltale Games has confirmed they will be bringing the legendary dog and rabbit crime-fighting stars, Sam & Max, to Wii later this year.

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Ford franchise heads off-road on Wii

14 January 2008, 08:51

Xplosiv has confirmed that they are working on Off Road, a title that takes the multi-million selling Ford franchise away from the tracks and urban streets of its predecessors, to ...

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House of The Dead 2&3 Return - Wii

11 January 2008, 09:49

The zombie shooter, House of The Dead 2&3 Return, will utilise the new Wii Zapper, the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, will include branching storylines, over six game modes including Arcade ...

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1 million Japanese gamers get fit, the Wii way

9 January 2008, 13:06

Nintendo has turned the living room into a fitness center for Japanese gamers who are snapping up copies of Wii Fit and the Wii Balance Board, a title that is ...

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Air Guitar spotted for Guitar Hero franchise

9 January 2008, 10:02

At the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jada Toys, Inc. has unveiled the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker, an electronic toy based on Activision's blockbuster video game franchise, ...

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Our House built from the ground up for Wii

8 January 2008, 08:47

Majesco Entertainment Company has confirmed that they are developing Our House, a title that will allow gamers to build, design and decorate their own home and share them with others ...

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl screenshot extravaganza - Wii

8 January 2008, 08:46

You always know when a game is getting close to its release date, because the developer unleashes a barrage of new screenshots designed to make you quiver in eager anticipation ...

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Silence lifted on SEGA's release dates

7 January 2008, 12:35

SEGA has announced the release dates for some of their biggest titles of 2008, including The Club and Condemned 2: Bloodshot. Get saving your pocket money for March.

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Wii gets Royal seal of approval from the Queen

7 January 2008, 11:11

An unexpected seal of approval for the Nintendo Wii has come from an unlikely source, following the news that her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II had a hoot playing the console ...

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Harvest Moon descends onto Wii Virtual Console

4 January 2008, 14:12

The Wii's European Virtual Console has had its first update of the year, with news that the SNES farming simulation Harvest Moon is now available to download.