News for 12 / 2006

Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

Strong all around sales characterize the pre-Christmas week ending December 24th.
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Q&A;: Updated!

It's a mega Q&A; update, with over a month of questions answered. Expect slightly more regular updates following the New Year.
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News: Animal Crossing Movie Trailer!

The full-length anime trailer for the Animal Crossing Movie has been released. Details after the jump...
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Video: Internet Channel Trial Version

Don't have a Wii? Or you do but are unable to get it online? Want to see what the Internet Channel on the Wii is like? Well then, come on in...
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Podcast: The N-Europe Show #16

You may have wondered why is the the 16th Edition of the N-Europe Show is so late, lets just say emails went missing and it was Christmas, leading to a bit of confusion. But we got it done and things should get back on schedule.
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News: Japanese Get Club Mario Gifts

Are you a platinum member of Japanese Nintendo rewards scheme Club Mario? Thought not. Head inside to find out what you'd be getting if you were...
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News: Japan Not Keen On Dragon Quest 9 Changes?

Statistics inside which show that some Japanese gamers are opposed to changes regarding Dragon Quest.
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

Its all DS dominance leading into Christmas in the week ending December 17th.
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Wii Review: Zelda Twilight Princess

It's our Christmas present to you all: the big review. Twilight Princess goes under the microscope, and comes up shining.
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Wii Review: Wii Sports

The Wii comes bursting into the world, with Wii Sports in hand. It's our first review.
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Site News: Merry Christmas!

The staff of N-Europe wish you a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season to all our visitors!
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News: Wii Web Browser Trial Available

The Opera powered browser is ready for your use!
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Column: Fire Flower #36

Not for the first time, Iun's got a bee in his bonnet. In this edition of Fire Flower, he tackles the thorny issue of 'inappropriate' content in video games- should there be limits?
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News: Brothers In Arms 3 On The Way

But to DS, not Wii.
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Rumour: Wii Sports 2 In Development?

Could a sequel with online play be on the way?
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News: New Turtles Title To Coincide With Film

Title to see release on all formats.
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News: Does The Wii Have Long Term Potential?

That is the question that is bothering Microsoft Exec Chris Satchell. Head inside to check it out.
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News: Nintendo Responds To Wii Strap Lawsuit

"We believe the lawsuit to be completely without merit."
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News: Reggie Downplays Drought Rumours

Boss of NoA responds to rumours that the Wii could suffer from a possible games drought.
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News: Nintendo Reveal Q1 2007 Dates

Nintendo date all the first and third-party titles for the DS and Wii you'll be playing through the first months of next year!
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News: Medal of Honor Vanguard March Wii Debut

New MoH title from EA to hit the Wii in March of next year.
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News: FIFA Claims Christmas Number One Spot

EA claim Christmas top spot for fourth year running.
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News: Wii Web Browser Trial 22nd December

The opera web browser will be available for a trial download, shortly before its release next year.
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News: Wii Forecast Channel Now Active!

Now you can check the weather on your Wii. Joy!
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News: Jack Thompson Wants To Shut Down Rockstar

Oh, he's at it, again!
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News: Datel Aim To Make Wii Region-Free

Creators of the FreeLoader plan to make a new version for the Wii.
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

After one week in the Wii's shadow, the DS storms back to the top in the week ending December 10th.
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Rumour: New Version Of DS In 2007?

Is another version of the hugely popular handheld going to hit Japan next year?
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News: Straps To Be Replaced..Not Recalled.

Nintendo to start strap replacement service this Monday.
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Podcast: The N-Europe Show #15

We have our Wiis. Ooh, how we love them. Hear how much we love them in the latest podcast.
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News: Wii Launch Success Down Under

Nintendo breaks the Australian record for the biggest launch of a video game system in history!
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News: Wario Ware Launching January

The Wii gets its garlic-filled nose-picking whiff of Wario this January in Europe, more inside.
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News: Excite Truck Launching February

Nintendo date Excite Truck for the Wii, details inside...
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News: Atari Date DragonBall In Europe

The first next-gen DragonBall game is on its way to Wii next year...
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News: Bratz Ponyz Canter To DS

Fashion and horses, what more could you wish for?
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News: Nintendo Conquer Europe

Wii's opening weekend sales go through the roof, whilst DS lite sets a new record.
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News: Zelda Wii In Development, Hourglass Delayed

Nintendo confirm that a new Zelda title for the Wii is already in development, while Link's latest on the DS is delayed...
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Video: Wii Day Video Diary

December 8th 2006 has come and gone. N-E's Franklin takes his camera with him to get his Wii. Watch his joys of finally getting his Wii, and frustration at the lack of both WiiPlay and extra Wiimotes.
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News: Dragon Quest IX For The DS

No misprint. Not a side-story. The next game in Japan's most beloved series will be lighting up on dual screens...and geared for Wi-Fi adventuring.
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News: First 4 Figures Releases Adult Link

Just in time for the hero of Twilight Princess, First 4 Figures releases Adult Link from Ocarina of Time!
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

Japanese launch sales for the Wii are in as the DS is finally toppled from its perch in the week ending December 3rd.
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Feature: Child's Play Charity

With Christmas approaching, it's the time of the year to think of those that aren't as lucky as us. Gamers can help out, says Nick, via Penny Arcade's gaming charity.
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News: N-Europe Nominated!

Vote for N-Europe over at Gamersdag Nintendo awards, we're up for best European Nintendo site! >>> Click here!

News: Wii Sells 50,000 In UK After 12 Hours

Twelve hours, 50,000 Wii consoles, and a whole lot of Brits. Nintendo congratulate themselves on their first European milestone...
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Podcast: The N-Europe Show #14

It's awkward timing we admit, but hear our pre-launch podcast. Oh, stop laughing in the back, there's still some interesting stuff in it.
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Rumour: VC Set For Surprise Alien Crush

This coming Monday Hudson is planning to release a previously unannounced TurboGrafx title (likely Alien Crush) for the Virtual Console.
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News: DS Leads November US Sales

The DS is rolling in the US as well, leading all platform sales in the month of November.
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News: Exclusive SSX Wii Title Announced

EA reveal SSX Blur, a "Wii-ified" version of SSX!
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News: Wii Released In Europe!

After months of waiting, Nintendo's revolution is released in Europe. Behold, Nintendo's next-gen wonder, the Wii!
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News: Club Mario Logo On Stars Catalogue

Are Nintendo Europe planning on merging their Stars Catalogue?
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News: Irish Shops Break Wii Date

If you've been down to the Irish shops today, you might have had a big suprise...
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N-Europe: Wii Launch Homepage

The Wii is almost here... catch up on any of our launch coverage you've missed, via our handy Launch Homepage. Can you feel the magic in the air?
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Reports: Wii Previews

We've updated our preview page with more Wii previews. Something to pass the time with this evening, as the countdown nears its end. Conor's had a Wii for a few days now, so expect some hands-on impressions of Zelda online this evening.
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News: Queues Already Forming Across UK

Nintendo's faithful already lining up in London...
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News: Wii Shortages Hit Norway, Portugal

Norway to recieve as little as 1000 Wii consoles, and Portugal 4000... Updated!
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News: Wii Released To Aussies & Kiwis

Nintendo has released the Wii down-under, as well as in Italy and Switzerland.
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Feature: The Gamecube Epitaph

The Wii is launching, and our Gamecubes are preparing for a dusty future. Conor offers the last word on the console that didn't quite make it.
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News: Wii Web Browser Dated

You'll be able to browse the web just in time for Christmas.
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Feature: Virtual Console

Few would argue with the fact that the Wii's Virtual Console is a fantastic idea. But is Nintendo's implementation up to scratch? Mark casts a critical eye on the new online service.
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Site News: Join In On The Forums!

The Wii is nearly here, and the N-Europe Forums are going mental in anticipation. If you haven't already, join in via the link below!
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News: Woolworths, Argos Having Wii Stock Issues

Seems it isn't just Gameplay that are having problems...
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News: Gameplay Unable To Meet Launch Date

Some customers who have pre-ordered their Wii with Gameplay are going to be disappointed this Friday.
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News: Japanese Two Day Charts

Opening weekend sales figures anyone?
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News: Darkness Sequel Possible

Could second-party defectors Silicon Knights still make a sequel to Eternal Darkness? The answer looks rather like a yes...
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News: Wii On Sale In Europe?

Reports are coming in of retailers already with the Wii on the shelves...
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Feature: The House Of Wii

You've seen the video - now read the report. Nintendo opened their Wii house to N-Europe - and here's what happened.
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News: Wii Breaks Million Mark

Thats units sold, not shipped. Kind of inevitable, really...
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Feature: Fire Flower #35

Just in time for the Wii's imminent PAL launch, Iun's back with a look at why there's nothing quite like getting your hands on a new console.
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Video: The Last Goodbye

With the European launch of the Nintendo Wii just a few days away, we take the time to remember the good old Gamecube one more time and give it a final send off.
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News: Wii Connects to Nintendo VIP Service

It seems Nintendo haven't forgotten about their frankly unsatisfying Nintendo VIP service available in Europe just yet!
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News: Wii-Functions Are Sub Element Of PS3?

According to Sony's general manager of Australia and New Zealand.
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News: New GT Pro Series Trailer

One of Ubisoft's lesser wanted titles.
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News: Nintendo's Stock Drops Slightly

290 yen or 1.1 percent at 26,890 after the launch in Japan
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News: Activision Conducts Ratings Survey

Survey shows that 80 per cent of parents follow age ratings on videogames.
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News: Wii Sports Outsells Zelda In Japan

Zelda was the third highest selling Wii title, behind Wii Play and Wii Sports
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News: Wii Not Hurting DS sales

Analysts were concerned that Wii and DS could grab potential customers from each other.
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Comic: Gamer PALs #24: I Love Biis

After a lengthy absence the N-Europe Gamer PALs comic makes a welcome return, just in time for the Wii launch.
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News: Woman Gets Excited With WiiSports

This is bordering on illegal, if you ask me.
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News: Ubisoft CEO Talks PoP Controls

Prince of Persia on Wii will be "fun and intuitive."
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News: 30,000 Wii Pre-orders In Australia

Consumers go wild for Wii.
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News: A Carbon Christmas?

The latest Need for Speed title is expected to be a Christmas number one.
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Charts: Latest Japanese Software & Hardware Sales

Girl Power drives the DS to the top of the software charts in the week ending November 26th.
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News: Reggie Reveals Date For Online Gaming

"Second Quarter of 2007"
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News: Pokemon Battle Revolution Video On Wii.com

Video shows Wii to DS connectivity!
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News: WarioWare To Feature Wii-DS Connectivity?

Will Smooth Moves Feature Link-up Play With The Nintendo DS?
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News: New SSX Blur Footage!

Hot, or should that be cold new snowboarding action for the Wii!
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Wii Preview: Wii Sports

Less than a week to go now for us Europeans! Get flexing those biceps in preparation for what is likely to be your first Wii experience, straight out of the box!.
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News: Wii Launches In Japan

For thousands of Japanese gamers and non-gamers, today has been the day they've been waiting for.
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News: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Comparison Trailer

Comparison trailer between the PS3, 360 and Wii version
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News: Use NES/SNES Controllers On The VC!

RetroZone have created an adapter that allows you to do so.
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News: Theme Park DS?

Are EA going to port this classic to the DS?
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News: Nokia To Re-Enter Handheld Gaming Market

Creators of the N-Gage to take another stab at the portable gaming market.
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News: Reggie Talks Possible MMO Games

The big man is once again in the news. This time, talking about MMO type games.
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News: Undercover Dual Motives Info

Read up on the DS point-and-click detective game creeping its way on to your favourite handheld next year. Screenshots too!
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News: EA Aquire Headgate Studios

The studio to focus solely on games for Wii!
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News: Aussie Game Industry Booming

Australian games industry is now worth an estimated AU$ 110m
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