News for 09 / 2006

Competition: Mama Mia! It's New Super Mario Bros.!

We've a copy of New Super Mario Bros. - signed by Charles Martinet - up for grabs. We want your best impressions of game characters on Skype, head to the Media Page for more details.
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News: Nintendo Aim To Become Market Leader

Nintendo are aiming this generation to once again become the market leader, says Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime.
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News: Nintendo Confirm Console Specific Code

No individual friend codes for games on the Wii!
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Q&A;: Updated!

If Nintendo would only give us some more concrete Wii info, our job would be a whole lot easier. Nick tackles your questions inside.
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Feature: New Releases Buyers' Guide

New feature ahoy. Here begins our attempt to make sure you don't miss a new game because you were too busy to check the schedule: guidance, N-Europe style.
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News: Wii Message Board Details

Like a space-age whiteboard, on your Wii! Nintendo have some interesting things planned... Email from mobile phones to Wii!
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News: Wii Will Help Plump Children?

While a study has warned that children playing videogames could be stopping them from exercising, the Wii was praised as a "godsend".
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News: Browse With Opera Wii For Free

The Nintendo Wii's internet browser of choice will be free in all territories... for a limited time.
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Column: Fire Flower #30

Fire Flower turns thirty, and Iun turns reflective.
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News: Inside The Nunchuk

Wii Nunchuck controller dissected and photographed.
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News: Chilly Times For The Wii

An Ice Age 2: Meltdown adaptation is coming to the Wii, Vivendi have announced.
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News: Big Marketing With Wii

Nintendo's advertising is hitting the internet soon, and in a big way, according to their product manager.
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Special: We Meet Charles Martinet

Or: When Mr. Mario Went To London. We've got words, pictures, and a video to boot. The more Martinet lovin' the better, we say.
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Podcast: N-Europe Show #5

We had to walk over hot coal, but number five is done. What to talk about? Wii launch information of course! Wii are all quite pleased about it. Woohoo! Also be listening for early details of how you can win a copy of New Super Mario Mario Bros. signed by Charles Martinet the voice of Mario.
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

New PS2 releases break the DS' stranglehold on the charts in the week ending September 17th.
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News: Wii Sounds Even Better

Dolby Pro Logic II will be the audio technology for the Wii, which sounds like music to our ears.
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Feature: War Games

Nick isn't a fan of Medal of Honor and its like, but not for the obvious reason. He has problems with the capacity of the medium as a whole.
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Feature: Worldwide Launch: Wii Respond

We know the prices and the dates... so are we impressed?
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News: Sonic Wii Screens!

Ten new shots fresh from the Tokyo Games Show of Sonic and the Secret of the Rings...
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News: Far Cry Details & Screens

All the latest details straight from Ubisoft, along with the first two official screens from the game.
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News: Sony Claim Nintendo Are Losing Core Gamers

Who says Sony don't like to cause a stir?
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News: Far Cry Wii Details

"In term of gameplay, the Wii is absolutely stunning."
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News: Sony Cut Playstation 3 Price

The basic model of the PS3 has had its price cut by twenty percent...
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News: Wii Guitar Hero Likely

The next edition of Guitar Hero will go multi-platform for the first time.
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News: Final Fantasy XII DS Info

Square Enix are bringing Final Fantasy XII: Renevant Wings to the DS, and we've got the details inside!
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News: Pokémon DS Rated By Famitsu

Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu has scored Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. See what mark the latest duo of games recieved inside...
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News: Wing Island Details Emerge

Intuitive controls? Multiplayer? Head inside to check it out.
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News: Europe To Have Plentiful Stock Of Wii

There should be "more stock than we've ever had" available in Europe for the launch of the Wii, boasts Nintendo UK David Yarnton. More inside.
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Feature: The HD Myth

While Nintendo goes for the Wii, everyone else is shouting about the wonders of high definition gaming. Mark isn't buying it.
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Feature: Staff Roundtable #110

It returns! The staff gather round the fire and shout off about the latest gaming topics. This fortnight: does the PS3 delay really matter?
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News: Hudson Preparing 30 For Wii VC

The Bomberman creator is currently prepping 30 games for release on Nintendo's Virtual Console download service.
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

A PSP game on top!? Incredibly, that is just what happened in the week ending September 10th.
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Media: A Video Introduction

Shiny new things ahoy! Franklin introduces readers (viewers?) to our video section, and previews a coming attraction. Popcorn at the ready folks.
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News: Wii Roadshow In UK and Ireland

There could be a Wii coming near you very soon....
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News: First4Figures Reveal New Samus Models

Two new collectible statues from First4Figures have been revealed - the Metroid Prime Varia and Gravity Suit figures!
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News: The Wii Is Region-Free... Or Not?

There may be some exceptions, but first party titles look to be non-region coded. It's the shock of the day. Updated! Or was the first report wrong?
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News: European DS Sales Top 6 Million

Another milestone for Nintendo, as over six million DS consoles have been sold in Europe alone.
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News: European Wii Launch Info

Breaking: Wii will launch in Europe on December 8th 2006 for a price of Ł179/€249. These are the details you're looking for.
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News: Australian Wii Launch Info

Breaking: For all our readers down-under, this is the information you need! December 7th, AU$399.
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News: Newspapers Report European Launch?

French newspaper Le Figaro reports a December launch at a price point of €250, while the Guardian suggests November 25th. Do they the right details?
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Rumour: Euro Wii In March 2007?

We really doubt it, but a small omen has appeared. Update: We have a temporary reprieve.
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News: Wii Not Sold At Loss

Every Wii sale will be directly profitable for Nintendo.
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News: Donkey Kong Racer Moved To Wii.

First Super Paper Mario, and now Donkey Kong is going to get the Wii-treatment.
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News: Big Brain Academy For Wii!

Do Nintendo have another hit on their hands?
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News: Resident Evil Wii Details

First batch of info heads our away.
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News: No DVD On Wii

NOA's VP of marketing and corporate affairs, Perrin Kaplan, has stated that the Wii will not feature DVD playback, unlike rival consoles, in an effort to keep cost down. While having the option to play movies on the console would've been nice, we're sure you all have DVD players anyway, so assume you're not too disappointed.

News: Sizzling New Launch Titles Video

Surely the greatest collection of Wii footage ever. A first look at Resident Evil and Fire Emblem, Mario, Sonic, Pokémon, Zelda, Metroid, Wario Ware, BWii, Red Steel, Harvest Moon...
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News: Japanese Wii Launch Info

Breaking: Launch details for Nintendo's homeland, Japan - where the Wii will launch after America
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News: American Wii Launch Info

Breaking: The New York Times scoops Nintendo, spilling the beans on the Wii's price, new features and November launch date.
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News: Wii Release Details Schedule

A reminder for any still unaware, Nintendo will reveal the Japanese and American Wii launch details on Thursday, with European and Australian details coming Friday. Check inside for the full timetable! Updated with full event times.
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Comic: Gamer PALs #21

Our sympathies are with Sony fans in this time of great difficulty...
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DS Review: Starfox Command

Fox gets his fuzzy fur trimmed and cockpits a new, stylus controlled ship. God help him...
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News: Wii Hitting Packaging Lines?

A Nintendo job description suggests the Wii could be being prepped for a release sooner than thought!
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News: Simple Wi-Fi Start Found On DS

Does the DS have a mystery hidden feature to connect to the Wii? Updated! Real purpose of the feature revealed inside!
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Column: Fire Flower #29

What's with the GBA-shaped chalk outline? Iun dons his deerstalker hat and cloak, grabs a pipe and starts a few deductions.
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News: BAFTA Game Nominees Announced

Dr. Kawashima dominates Nintendo's nominees.
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News: Sega VC Games Revealed

A visit to the ESRB reveals a handful of registered Wii Virtual Console titles...
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News: Steering Wheel Attachment For Wii

The first third-party add-on has been shown, a steering wheel from Ubisoft which clips around the Wii-mote!
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Rumour: Launch Title List For Virtual Console?

A list of titles to be released on the Virtual Console has been leaked. Could this one be true? We certainly hope so...
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News: Wii Firmware Updatable Via Internet

Another news snippet has been revealed about the Wii - apparently the console's operating system will be updatable via the Internet, allowing for patches and more features to be added. Handy!

News: Mario Visits Oxford Street

Charles Martinet, voice of the porky plumber, is heading to London to appear at Oxford Street's GAME store.
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Rumour: Wii To Come Bundled With WiiSports...?

As well as well an extra Wii-mote?
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

Japan lines up for DS Lite Black in the week ending September 3rd.
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News: Ed Boon Talks Mortal Kombat

Here's what the Top Dog had to say about his latest title.
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News: Batman And Lego Unite!

Holy Smokes, Batman. Have you been...lego'd?
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News: Splinter Cell To Be Wii Launch Title

That sneaky Sam Fisher has used stealth and cunning, alright!
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News: GT Pro Series

A racer from Ubisoft, but with a difference.
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News: Second Opinions On Trauma Remake

See what we did there? Trauma Center Second Opinion project lead talked to IGN recently about the 'Wii-remake'.
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Comic: Gamer PALs #20

Publishers take note, this game has it all.
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News: Golden Joystick Votes Breaking Records

Over 40,000 votes have already been recieved for this year's Golden Joystick awards, and with still over a month to go until voting closes, anything could still win!
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News: Majesco Bringing Cake Mania To DS

Get ready for some fast-paced cake-baking fun, hitting the DS early next year...
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News: MCV Give Wii Date And Price Predictions

Realistic estimates, and it definitely looks promising. Updated! Nintendo respond...
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News: Nintendo Of Canada Issue DS Press Release

Interesting, if slightly disturbing.
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News: Major News Coming?

Joystiq claim they have a major news scoop on the way! Updated! Maybe not afterall...
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News: Lego Star Wars 2 Still Coming For 'Cube

Despite rumours, the title will still be heading for the Gamecube.
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News: Super Paper Mario Moved To Wii?

Mr. Casamassina spills the beans.
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News: Latest NGamer Tidbits!

Spore to feature Wii-DS Connectivity! Head inside to check it out.
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News: Wi-Fi Considered For Settlers DS

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection support is being considered for the new DS incarnation of The Settlers!
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News: Billy and Mandy Heading To Wii

Midway are bringing the hit Cartoon Network show The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy to Nintendo's next-gen console.
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News: One Piece Pirate's Carnival Screens

Pictures of piratical party games galore in this anime title.
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Media: The N-Europe Show #4

We finally pick a name for the podcast, and get an extra-packed edition to celebrate. Fiver staffers, one Skype and... Charles Martinet?! Get the full skinny inside.
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News: EA Release Fifa 2007 Screens

Check out a brace of screenshots from EA's 2007 update of its best-selling football franchise.
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News: Flushed Away Details & Screens

When the master's away, Roddy St. James will play... Information and screenshots for the DS version of the game inspired by the Dreamworks/Aardman movie.
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News: Wii Far Cry Vengence Details

Gameplay information and the prospect of online play? Read the latest details inside...
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News: Nintendo Stock At Six Year High

It appears Nintendo aren't doing too bad in the financial markets...
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News: PAL PS3 Delayed Until March

Nintendo of Europe and Australia crack open the champagne.
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News: Rayman Raving Rabbids Platforms Confirmed

Ubisoft have confirmed which platforms their upcoming Rayman title will be launched upon - and Wii is the only next-gen console...
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News: Raid Over River Trailer

NIBRIS' DS scrolling shooter gets a trailer. Something about timelines, and dimensions and whatnot.
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News: English Training Heads To Europe!

Wiriting skillz not up to sctrach? Dr. Kawashima is here to help!
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News: European Wii Details On 15th Confirmed

Begin the countdown now - Nintendo have confirmed we'll be finding out about the Wii in less than a fortnight...
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Wii Preview: BWii: Battalian Wars II

Kinda like conducting an orchestra, only your hand gestures direct tanks, not violins...
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News: Nintendo MP3 Player Details

New details emerge regarding the add-on for the Nintendo DS.
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News: Japan Gets Diamond/Pearl DS Lite Edition

Those lucky Japanese - a special edition DS Lite emblazoned with characters from Pokémon Diamond & Pearl is on the way. Take a peek at how it looks inside...
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software Sales

Riding the wave of Final Fantasy III, the DS sweeps the charts in the week ending August 27th.
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