News for 11 / 2005

News: Latest Famitsu Scores

Famitsu's latest round of scores include Mario Kart DS...
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News: Nintendo Europe 'Technical Modifications'

Nintendo Europe's site is down for "technical modifications". Is this the Wi-Fi site integration gamers have been waiting for? Updated!
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Site News: Top 50 Games Of All Time Poll!

We're collating a list of the top fifty games to grace Nintendo consoles.. ever, and we need your input!
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Q&A;: Updated!

Lots of people want to know about Wi-Fi this week. Nick is on hand to help out.
>>> Q&A; Section

News: Pokémon Diamond/Pearl Offer

One lucky fan will not only be getting a free copy of both games when they're launched, they'll be able to suggest ideas for the game as well!
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Column: Fire Flower #18

Videogame critics are invaluable, but Iun thinks they may have detached themselves from the real world a little too much.
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News: Revolution To Be Revealed May 9th

Breaking: Mark this date in your diaries - Nintendo are revealing everything about the Revolution at E3 in just under 165 days...
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Review: Ultimate Spider-Man

The alt-universe Spider-Man title shines visually, but fails to build on the previous games.
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Preview: Shrek Super Slam

No-one could be fussed on doing a Shrek review, so here's Niks thoughts of some preview code he played.
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Review: Battalion Wars

Unsurprisingly the series' new style fails to match the heights of the handheld games.
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News: Rune Factory Scans!

We've got two new magazine scans of screens from the upcoming Harvest Moon fighting RPG, and it's looking good...
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News: Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors Screens

We've got a couple of new shots from the upcoming DBZ fighting game for the DS - Supersonic Warriors 2!
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News: Mysterious Dungeon Recalled!

Nintendo of Japan issues a recall notice for the Blue incarnation of the Pokémon Mysterious Dungeon spinoff amid complaints of in-game data being lost.
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Review: The Sims 2

Jordan reviews, and discovers real life really is pretty boring after all.
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

Sales for the week ending November 20th show a strong bid by the PSP falling just short yet again of DS numbers. Meanwhile, a new Pokemon hits Japanese handhelds...
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News: Virtual Console Patent Uncovered?

A patent purportedly relating to the Revolution's game download feature has been found. Read how the service could work inside...
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MK Week Day Five: Review

It's out, sitting on a shelf just crying for you to take it home. Why havn't you done so yet? We'll let it slide for now, read this and then go buy it. There's a good reader.
>>> MK:DS Review

News: One Million Nintendogs Homed In Europe

Nintendo reveals some great sales figures as Nintendogs reaches one million copies sold in Europe, and DS sales continue to rise above the two million mark.
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News: Mario Providing Free Taxi Rides!

Nintendo is teaming up with London's Metro magazine to provide free taxi rides in London! Updated! Article scan inside...
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News: Mario Kart DS Released In Europe!

European gamers rejoice - Mario Kart DS' official launch day is here!
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News: Nintendo Employees Donate Food

I'd have preferred a donated videogame, but then I'm not homeless! Read all about Nintendo's philanthropic deed inside...
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News: Snowboard Kids On The Way

Rising Star Games are bringing SBK: Snowboard Kids to the DS in Europe this March! New screens inside!
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News: Nintendo's Profit Falls

Nintendo expects 75 billion yen profit this financial year, down from 87.4 billion last year.
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News: Partners In Time Site Launches

Mario & Luigi's latest role-playing adventure gets it's very own site for you to browse. Click inside for the link...
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MK Week Day Four: Early Impressions

With only hours before the stores open, we're here to provide reassurance that MK:DS is something to be excited about. Some of us have played it, you know.
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News: European Wi-Fi Sites Almost Ready!

Nintendo is apparently putting the finishing touches to it's British, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Belgian and Dutch Wi-Fi sites!
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News: Mario Kart Online Trailer & Comic

Just one day to go guys! Nintendo of Europe are ramping up the anticipation with an exclusive online trailer and comic...
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News: DS Rumble Pak To Sell Separately Online

Previously only available with Metroid Pinball, Nintendo of America is planning to offer the Pak for sale on it's site!
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News: Nintendogs Trading Cards On The Way!

After Pokémon, some could say it was inevitable... Nintendogs Trading Cards are launching in America this Christmas!
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News: Metroid Heading To The Movies?

Could Metroid, Zelda and Mario films be on the way? Reggie has apparently said it's a good possibility... Updated! Zelda and Mario aren't... though Metroid apparently still might be!
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MK Week Day Three: Players' Choice

From the humble Super Famicom to the arcades and the online arena; Mario Kart has come a long way. We track its rise to fame in the new Players Choice.
>>> Players' Choice: Mario Kart

News: Free Radical & Ubisoft Teaming Up

Ubisoft is teaming up with the Free Radical Design boys to produce an "innovative action blockbuster" for next-gen systems!
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News: Miyamoto Talks To MTV Overdrive

Gaming legend Shigeru Miyamoto is interviewed by MTV's broadband video channel MTV Overdrive about Mario, Zelda and... Nintencats!
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News: Burnout Legends Trailer

Burnout Legends is looking amazing for the DS. Don't believe us? Here's something that'll certainly whet your appetite...
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MK Week Day Two: A False Start

We continue the Mario Kart excitement with a look at the Gamecube's Double Dash, easily the game in the series that divides opinion the most. In which camp does Conor lie?
>>> DD: A False Start

Q&A;: Updated!

Q&A; updated; more than on time and everything. Let back-patting commence.
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News: Xenosaga Screenshots Added!

We've just added another twenty screens from the upcoming DS Xenosaga: Episode 1 & 2 to our gallery! Check them out inside...
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News: Mario Games High On Most Wanted List

The Today show in the US has rated the top ten video games most wanted by kids this Christmas, and Mario featured prominently on the list!
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News: Mario Kart DS First Week Figures

Its official. America is off to the races with Mario Kart DS garnering some impressive first week figures...
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Site News: Mario Kart Week

Special site headers return! A certain kart-based Nintendo game is released this Friday in Europe, and so we're running a few articles for the ocassion. Head on over for the hub page - we'll have something new every day.
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News: Animal Crossing: Wild World Site Live

The official Animal Crossing: Wild World website has gone online, with the game itself soon to follow.
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News: Matsuoka Leaves Nintendo, Joins Creatures

Creator of Wario Land, Hirofumi Matsuoka has resigned from Nintendo of Japan to work at Creatures Inc., the studio famous for Pokémon.
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News: Square-Enix Talks Next-Gen Titles

Imagine how our hearts leapt when we saw Square-Enix had issued an "Announcement Regarding New Game Titles for Next-Generation Game Consoles"...
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News: Happy First Birthday For The DS!

We're celebrating the DS' first birthday - it launched exactly one year ago today across America!
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Review: Advance Wars: Dual Strike

I broke a GBA because of the first Advance Wars. Now, I'm afraid to even walk passed the game boxes in the shops. I just cannae do it captain'! Amazing game though, and deservedly back to haunt me on the DS...
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Review: Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney

Capcom's lawyer-sim arrives on the DS. What's our verdict?
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News: More Revolution Revelations To Come

Nintendo's George Harrison says we've yet to hear about all Revolution will have to offer...
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News: Tamagotchi Corner Shop Opening In Europe!

Coming to a store near you this Spring, the wild and wacky world of Tamagotchi: Corner Shop! Screens and info inside!
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News: Four New DS Titles Revealed

Koei and Taito announce two new titles each, meaning another four games on the way for the Nintendo DS! Details inside!
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

It was Mario Party time again on the charts for the week ending November 13th.
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News: Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier Revealed

Namco have announced they are bringing the tabletop game Mage Knight to the DS. Screens and info inside!
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News: Wright Enthuses About Revolution Controller

Sims creator Will Wright has mentioned he is really interested in Nintendo's latest innovation. Read his comments inside...
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Q&A;: Updated!

Questions and answers abound in this update. People are interested in their Wi-Fi, shockingly.
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News: More Mario Kart DS Footage

Tons of footage from the French version of the game has hit the web. Click inside for the linkage...
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News: More Animal Crossing: Wild World Media

Fancy some new Wild World screens? We've just added sixty-six new shots of the game for you to check out!
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News: Mario & Luigi Partners In Time Screens

More screenshots, this time a huge load of new screens from the upcoming DS Mario and Luigi RPG!
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News: More Snowboard Kids Screens

We've got fifteen brand new Snowboard Kids screens for you! Click inside to take a look...
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News: Smash Bros Revolution Director Confirmed

Smash Bros veteran Masahiro Sakurai will direct the upcoming Revolution incarnation of the wildly popular Nintendo beat-em-up.
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News: Latest Famitsu Scores!

Animal Crossing DS recieves a wild score, while Sonic Rush, Naruto 4 and the latest Harry Potter are also rated...
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News: Japan Gets Gold Coloured DS

Exclusively to Japanese Toys r Us stores, Nintendo unleashes a rather bling DS. Check out how it looks inside!
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News: Happy Birthday Miyamoto!

Creator of Nintendo's most beloved franchises and one of the most respected game developers in the world, Shigeru Miyamoto turned 53 yesterday!
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Feature: Digest Extra

The moniker's slightly different, and we've a wee competition for you this time, but otherwise you know the score.
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News: Revolution To Have Parental Control System!

Nintendo has announced it will include a play control system in the Revolution!
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News: 100+ Hours Gameplay In Twilight Princess?

Between the single player adventure and the numerous sidequests, Twilight Princess may feature over 100 hours of gameplay!
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News: Nintendo Brings Trauma Centre To Europe

Nintendo announces it will be bringing the unique DS medical-sim Trauma Centre: Under the Knife to European shores!
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News: Pokémon Mysterious Dungeon Footage!

Nintendo of Japan's website updates with footage from the DS version of Pokémon Mysterious Dungeon! The link is inside...
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News: 400,000 Wild World Pre-Orders!

Gamers in Japan have already pre-ordered over 400,000 copies of Animal Crossing: Wild World!
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News: Nintendo.com Retooled

Nintendo's American website has an updated look and layout...
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News: Mario Kart DS & Wi-Fi Connection Launch

History is made as Nintendo officially goes online with the DS and Mario Kart launches! In America, anyway. Just ten days to go for Europe!
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News: Tony Hawk's American Sk8land Site Launches

Featuring game info, downloads, clan information and a ton of your highest wi-fi scores and stats, Activision and Nintendo launch the title's official site!
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News: Children Of Mana Dated For Japan

The release date for Square-Enix's DS Mana game may be sooner than you think... well, in Japan anyway.
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News: Nintendo Wins At Golden Joystick Awards

Nintendo and the Cube's Resident Evil 4 picked up a handfull of awards at the 2005 Golden Joystick Awards. Check out all the winners inside...
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News: Rare Publish Your DS Suggestions

You suggested the games you wanted Rare to bring to DS, and they've posted some of your emails on their Pantsboard!
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Rumour: Ubisoft Developing Revolution FPS?

Have Ubisoft been tempted by the first-person-shooter friendly Revolution controller? Internet gossip says so!
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News: Epic Backdown On Revolution Comments

Could the Unreal Engine 3 be heading to Revolution? After branding the Revolution "gimmicky", Epic Games' VP Mark Rein has had a chat from Nintendo's Jim Merrick...
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Review: Pokemon Dash

We found this one stuffed behind the radiator, and thought best to stick it up. Wildo races with Pikachu.
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News: Mario Smash Football Website

The slick European website for the upcoming Mario-themed football game is live.
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News: Next-Gen Console Wars Heating Up

The Financial Times have published an interesting article on the next generation console war which is worth a read.
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News: Mario Kart US Tv Spot & European Minisite

With just days to it's launch in the USA, Nintendo unveil a commercial they'll be running, while Nintendo Europe reveal their own mini-site for the game!
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News: Where Is Donkey Kong?

Nintendo is launching a "Where's DK? Search Event" - find the ape and Nintendo donates a dollar to the Animal Protection Institute!
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News: Wi-Fi To Officially Launch... In McDonalds

A McDonald's restaurant in downtown Chicago will be the glitzy location for the official Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection launch...
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

Sales numbers for the week ending November 6th.
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News: Reggie Interviewed By CNN

There will be no HD support, there may be a DS redesign, and Revolution will undercut it's rivals on price. Read the Regginator's words inside!
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Rumour: Mario Basket Going Cubed?

Could Mario Basketball be heading to the Cube as well as the DS? Reports are circulating this may be the case...
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News: Sega Reveals The Rub Rabbits

Sega wants you to rub the rabbits! Feel the Magic/Project Rub 2 gets it's Western name and a release date inside! Update: Now with screens!
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News: Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll Dated

Sega wants you to spank the monkeys, as the final name for Super Monkey Ball DS is announced, along with a release date. Details inside!
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News: New Rune Factory Scans!

Part Harvest Moon farming sim, part Final Fantasy looking RPG, this is Rune Factory! Check out the latest scans inside! Update: Confirmed to be an online title!
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News: European Localised Wi-Fi Sites On The Way

After NintendoWiFi.com was launched for US/Canadian gamers, Nintendo Europe is readying versions of the site for the UK, France, The Netherlands and Germany!
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News: Australia Going Wi-Fi Too

We know we have plenty of Aussie readers, so here's the Wi-Fi Connection press release for all our readers down-under!
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Feature: A Celtic Link

Fantasy based games have a history of borrowing from existing cultures; Wind Waker is no exception, notes Nick Bennett.
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News: Electroplankton Factsheet & Screens

Art, games and music collide in Electroplankton, one of the most original games coming to a DS near you. Update: Screens added!
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News: Touch Golf Factsheet & Screens

Nintendo has released factsheets for lots of big games today, and Touch Golf: Birdie Challenge (True Swing Golf in the USA) is just one of them. Update: Screens added!
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News: Chibi Robo Factsheet & Screens

Chibi Robo will be getting a release in the West! Read up on this intriguingly unique Japanese game inside... Update: Screens added!
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News: Ten New Mario Kart Screens

We've got ten new screenshots from Mario Kart DS to peruse before you pick it up later this month. Like you need any more convincing to buy this game...
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News: UK Handheld Hardware Figures

Unusually, we have some weekly hardware figures for the UK! Check out how the DS, GBA and PSP sold in October!
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News: Club Mario Giving Away Revolution Remotes

Club Mario - the Japanese version of Nintendo Europe's Stars Catalogue - has Revolution controller style TV remotes up for grabs!
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News: Wild World Compatibility Issues?

It appears that due to compatibility issues, Japanese and American players will be unable to visit each other's towns...
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News: Yoot Saito's Odama Factsheet

Mixing pinball, military strategy and feudal Japan - this is the unique Odama. Find out all the facts inside.
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News: Super Princess Peach Factsheet

Bowser has captured our favourite Italian plumber... but hasn't reckoned on the might of Princess Peach and her brolly. Full game details inside!
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News: Merrick Talks More Revolution

"There are no rules that it must be Japan or US first." Jim Merrick talked to Eurogamer about the Revolution; more highlights inside.
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News: Mario Kart Character Line-Up Confirmed

The character list is confirmed - all hidden characters revealed inside! (Don't click if you don't want it spoiled!) Update: Seems the list was fake...
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News: Wi-Fi Connection Advert... With Ninjas!

Nintendo are advertising the Wi-Fi Connection, and specifically its matchmaking system so you can find opponents in this new ninja-filled commercial...
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News: Revolution To See Chinese Food Cook Sim!?

Is EAD producer Hideki Konno planning a Revolution in food preparation games? Perhaps. Bonus comments on Mario Kart also inside...
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News: NintendoWifi.com Online! Sort Of...

Nintendo are working on their online gaming hub - NintendoWifi.com. Update: The site now seems fully online!
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News: Slime Dragon Quest Scans

New information and Japanese scans of artwork and screens from the upcoming DS game Slime Dragon Quest 2!
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News: More Mario Smash Football Shots

With just a couple of weeks until Mario Smash Football's release, we thought it was time for some new screens...
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News: True Crime NYC Tracks & Screens

New shots from the game, plus the track list - which features over eighty different songs.
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News: No Famicom GBA Micro For UK

Nintendo reveal they have no plans to bring the Famicom-themed GBA micro to British shores...
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News: Another Mario Kart Secret Character Revealed

Joining the unlockable characters we already knew about is one you definately wouldn't expect. Click inside to find out the identity...
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DS Review: Lost In Blue

Tom Hanks eat your heart out. Take to the beach, sun bathing being the last thing on your mind and strive to survive...
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Preview: GUN

Feelin' lucky punk? Well.. are ya? It's the rootinest tootinest game in the West. Sling your hookers aside and draw your weapons gentlemen, this is my town...
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News: Mario Kart Fans Set Up Online Tournament

The game's not even out yet, but an online tournament for Nintendo fans world-wide is already online! Details inside...
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News: Resident Evil DS Special Pack!

Head inside to see what Japanese gamers will be getting if they buy the upcoming Resident Evil: Deadly Silence special pack. Luck so-and-sos...
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News: More Mario Party 7 Screens

Released tomorrow in the US, we've got ten new shots from Mario Party 7 inside!
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News: More Revolution Revelations To Come!

Nintendo is to officially release more information regarding the Revolution soon! Final console name and game details, anyone?
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News: Mario Kart Site Fully Online

Goodbye teaser page, hello website full of information, videos and downloads! The link is inside...
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News: Mother Creator Confirms Imminent Sequel

Shigesato Itoi confirmed on his website that oft-rumoured Mother 3 for the GBA is nearing completion.
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Charts: Latest Japanese Hardware & Software Sales

Though software for the week ending October 30th lay largely in the Shadow of one new release, the DS nevertheless maintained its all around mastery of the market.
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News: Game Boy Micro Launches Today!

Just a quick reminder if you didn't already know - Europe sees the launch of the Game Boy Micro today!
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News: Nintendo Europe Reveal Wi-Fi Plans

Breaking: Nintendo Europe reveals their Wi-Fi plans and announce a new partnership with BT Openzone and The Cloud.
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News: Awesome New Hunters Trailer

You have to watch this new trailer for Metroid Prime: Hunters. We've a feeling this title will be worth the wait...
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News: Iron Feather Trailer!

Want to see Konami's new action-RPG for the DS in action? Well click on inside for the link!
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News: Nintendo Of America Updates Releases

It's Nintendo of America's turn to update their release dates for Q1 2006. Chibi Robo is getting a western release. Electroplankton, Peach DS, Hunters also dated!
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News: Castlevania Movie On The Way!

One of Konami's most famous franchises gets a film deal, with Resident Evil's director at the helm!
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News: Reggie Talks Nintendo's Future

And also confirms the NES special edition of the Micro will hit American shores!
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News: Wild World Screens!

We've got a batch of new Animal Crossing: Wild World screenshots for you to enjoy inside!
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News: First Quarter 2006 European Release Dates!

We've got the European releases for Q1 2006. No Twilight Princess - but Animal Crossing DS, Brain Training and Wario Ware: Twisted all finally get dates.
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News: European Mario Kart Bundle Confirmed

No Red Hot DS for us Europeans, but Nintendo are still providing a bundle for those yet to pick up a DS.
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News: New Super Mario Bros DS Info

Various new pieces of gameplay information have been revealed - click inside to find out the latest!
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News: Da Vinci Heads To GameCube

The best-selling novel of all time comes to the Cube to tie-in with the release of the film adaptation!
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News: StarCraft Ghost Canned

We've heard absolutely nothing on Blizzard's title for a while, but now it's official.
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Q&A;: Updated!

Wi-Fi and the Revolution take most of the focus in this week's update, shockingly.
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Feature: The Digest

Mario Kart, Wi-Fi, a new comic strip and other goodies await you inside the latest Digest. Come on in.
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Rumour: Mario Kart DS Chat Roundup

Some sites are reporting you'll be able to chat to your opponents in Mario Kart DS.
Update: R-E can confirm there is no chat!
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News: Goblet Of Fire Screenshots

We've recieved a batch of new screens from the Cube version of Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. Check them out inside!
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News: Revolution Specs 'May Never Be Released'

Nintendo of Europe's Jim Merrick has said Revolution's full specifications will probably never see a release as they are 'insignificant'...
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News: Miyamoto To Give December Keynote

It's been annouced Shigeru Miyamoto will make a keynote speech next month. Could more Revolution news be revealed?
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News: EA To Bring Simpsons Next-Gen

Will The Simpsons be heading to Revolution? EA has your favourite yellow family up to next-gen!
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News: Sonic Rush Minisite Launches!

Featuring gameplay videos, wallpapers, screenshots and an interview with Sonic Team's producer, this new minisite from Sega is worth a click!
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News: Rune Factory Announced For DS

The latest game in the cult favorite farming series Harvest Moon will feature some new twists...
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News: Miyamoto Talks To Business Week Online

Shigeru Miyamoto talks on the future of Nintendo and the gaming industry, and hints in the future he wants games to escape the confines of TV altogether!
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News: Pokémon Dungeon Shots!

Nine iddy-bitty new screenshots from the DS version of Pokémon Mysterious Dungeon!
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News: More Burnout Legends Screens!

Another batch of Burnout Legends screens from the DS version of the game. Check out the Takedowny goodness inside!
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News: Majesco Announce Holiday Lineup

Not exactly full of blockbusters, but check out the titles Majesco will bring to the DS and GBA this winter inside...
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News: Mario Kart DS Website Updates

Screenshots and a couple of wallpapers have been added to the Mario Kart DS teaser site!
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