News for 07 / 2008

Feature: 1P Vs 2P #5 - Girls In Gaming

Can every girl in gaming be a poor damsel in distress or stuck with a disproportionate chest? 1P and 2P debate once more...
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News: Cursed Mountain Coming Exclusive To Wii

Deep Silver announce an exclusive mountain-based survival horror title for the Wii. Details inside!
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News: Sony Want Nintendo's Fans

PlayStation manufacturers Sony have some nice words to say about Nintendo!
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Media: Wii MotionPlus In Action

See more of Nintendo's new peripheral, and exactly how accurate the Wiimote can now become...
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Rumour: Jet Set Radio To Grind Again On Wii?

A new trademark suggests that Sega are planning to bring the Jet Set Radio series back on the Wii.
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Column: Geektique #2

Staff writer and forum admin Ashley Boyd puts his degree to the test once again, as his next target for academic analysis is Wii Fit and "virtual" fitness...
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News: Smash Puzzle Available From Club Nintendo

Nintendo are on the ball today, as they've uploaded another new item to the Stars Catalogue. We're left to pick up the pieces again...
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Media: Flower, Sun And Rain Screenshots

We have acquired fifteen new Flower, Sun And Rain screenshots and the new European packshot for your eyes only...
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News: Flower, Sun and Rain Dated For Europe

The DS version of Suda 51's quirky PS2 game Flower, Sun and Rain reaches Europe this October.
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News: EA Developing 40 Wii & DS Titles

EA CEO John Riccitiello reveals that the Western publishing giant is currently developing 40 games for both the Wii and DS.
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News: Boom Blox Sells Over 450K

EA have just shared some Boom Blox sales figures, and they appear to be pretty happy about them.
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News: Have A Cuppa On Nintendo

The Stars Catalogue has been updated yet again. Anyone for some tea?
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News: Nintendo & 54 Companies Launch Piracy Suit

That's the second biggest piracy suit we've ever seen! The target: the R4 device for the DS.
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News: Wii & DS Failure Would've Finished Nintendo

In a frank interview, Nintendo company President Satoru Iwata explains how he turned the company around from 'dying a slow death' at great risk.
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News: Wallace & Gromit Confirmation & Trailer

The incredible inventor and his dapper dog are returning in a new series of episodic games from Telltale. Head inside for the first details and media...
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News: Street Fighter IV Wii Possible

In the latest Q&A; session with the producer of Street Fighter IV, Yoshinori Ono, he opens up the possibility of a Wii version for the upcoming hit fighter.
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News: Strong Bad Delayed Again

"A-can I get a reSTRIC-TED?!" Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People has seen yet another delay, but the home stretch is in sight.
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Retro: VC Weekly #71

Our fix of VC games has finally come, here is VC Weekly #71.
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News: EA CEO Underestimated Wii

John Riccitiello admits to have miscalculated Wii's success and talks about present and future Nintendo support.
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News: Red Steel 2 Will Use Wii MotionPlus

Ubisoft's executive director talks about Red Steel 2 and reveals that it will utilise the MotionPlus peripheral.
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News: Smash Dojo!! Blog Updated

Masahiro Sakurai thanks Europeans for their patience and provides us with more of your screenshots.
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Podcast: N-Europe Show #34

E3 2008; Did the "Gamers Christmas" provide us with surprising gifts or lumps of coal?
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Column: Fire Flower #51

Nintendo are a company with a problem: after years in the wilderness, they are successful again. And it scares Iun rigid.
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News: Get Ready To Defend Your Castle

XGen Studios have confirmed that they'll be bringing Defend Your Castle to the European WiiWare service next Friday.
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News: Wii Storage Solution Urgent, Says Reggie

Reggie Fils-Aime has stated that the Wii's memory problem is now "mainstream", and being worked upon as a matter of urgency.
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News: Telltale Take On Wallace & Gromit

In news that can only be described as "Cracking!", Telltale Games have confirmed that they will be taking on the loveable British duo in a new franchise.
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News: Photo Printing Channel Launches In Japan

Nintendo unleash a surprise new Wii Channel on to an unsuspecting Japanese audience. Head inside to get the low-down...
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News: Captain Rainbow & Wii Music Dated In Japan

A Japanese Nintendo retailer event reveals the release dates for Captain Rainbow, Wii Music and Valkyrie Profile for the DS, as well as confirmation of coloured Wii Remote wrist straps.
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News: Reggie Would Love To See GTA Wii

The Reggienator says he'd love to see a Grand Theft Auto game on the Wii, but he hasn't spoken to Rockstar about it yet.
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Wii Review: The Incredible Hulk: The Official Game

"You won't like me when I'm angry," Bruce Banner usually says. We could say the same to him after playing his latest video game outing.
"N-E Smash"!
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E3 2008: Iwata Apologizes

Satoru Iwata apologizes for the lack of core games at E3 and explains the situation.
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News: Nintendo Don't Know About Fatal Frame IV

Are you itching to get more news about a possible Western release for Fatal Frame IV? Maybe now would be the time to panic...
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News: Iwata Says Friend Codes Not Perfect

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata comments on the Friend Code system, saying it is not perfect but necessary.
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News: MotionPlus Took Developers By Surprise

Several third-party Wii developers are feeling 'annoyed' and 'betrayed' following Nintendo's surprise MotionPlus announcement at E3.
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News: Stars Catalogue Updated

The Nintendo of Europe Stars Catalogue has seen some new items lately - decent ones too!
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Media: Pokémon Platinum Trailer

The first footage from the third upcoming DS generation Pokémon title. New stuff ahoy!
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News: First Sonic & The Black Knight Details

Sega has revealed the first pieces of info on the "Arthurian-inspired" new Sonic title.
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News: Nintendo Power Mystery Is Exclusive Sonic

Remember that mysterious sword teaser in the last issue of Nintendo Power? Meet Sonic & The Black Knight!
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News: UK Darkrai Pokémon Tour Dated

Live in the UK and want to get your hands on a downloadable Darkrai? Head right inside...
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E3 2008: Miyamoto Explains 'Casual' E3 Conference

Miyamoto explains E3's new role to Nintendo, and how it differs from the past.
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News: Two New WiiWare Titles For Europe

Amongst all the E3 hubbub of the past week, two new WiiWare games were launched yesterday. Head inside to find out which...
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E3 2008: Built-In MotionPlus Possible

Nintendo is "thinking" of including MotionPlus built-in to future Wii-motes...
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E3 2008 Video: Fatal Frame 4

Close the curtains and view the Japanese trailer of Fatal Frame 4: if you dare!
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Media: Samba De Amigo Surprise

Someone special is heading to the Samba De Amigo party... Head inside to find out who!
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E3 2008 Video: Castlevania Judgement Trailer

Konami unveil Castlevania Judgement to the world with an intense trailer featuring all of your favourite characters...
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E3 2008: Conduit Multiplayer Details

The Conduit aims even higher in multiplayer as details start to trickle in. Head inside for information on Wii Speak usage and multiplayer numbers...
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E3 2008: Gosen Says Xbox Avatars Aren't Miis

Microsoft's David Gosen claims the Xbox 360's new avatars aren't copying Miis - because the Xbox ones have "arms, necks and legs". Right...
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E3 2008: No MotionPlus For Force Unleashed

Despite appearances, the Wii version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will not utilise Wii MotionPlus.
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E3 2008: More Animal Crossing Wii Details

New Animal Crossing: City Folk info, straight from Nintendo's behind-doors Developer Roundtable. Porting your DS character to Wii, and more...
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E3 2008: New Pikmin Game Confirmed

Breaking: A new Pikmin title is officially confirmed to be in development during Nintendo's Developer Roundtable.
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E3 2008: Reggie: Core Gamers Should Be Happy

Core gamers should not be dissatisfied with this year's E3 showings, says Nintendo of America's Reggie Fils-Aime.
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E3 2008 Video: Rune Factory Wii Trailer

We bring you the trailer for the Wii incarnation of Rune Factory: Rune Factory Frontier!
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E3 2008: Zelda, Pikmin and Mario Team Working?

Shigeru Miyamoto confirms that development for Zelda Wii is underway along with hints of other games...
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E3 2008: Dead Rising Wii Confirmed

Nintendo didn't show off a new Punch-Out!! title at E3, but we've finally got the skinny on Capcom's top secret Wii title: Dead Rising!
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E3 2008 Video: Star Wars: TFU Gameplay

Brand new gameplay videos of the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for Wii.
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E3 2008 Video: The Conduit Gameplay

See video action of the much discussed Wii FPS The Conduit...
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E3 2008: Miyamoto Confirms Kid Icarus, But Doesn't

Shigeru Miyamoto has been questioned on the apparent lack of an expected Kid Icarus sequel at E3.
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E3 2008: New Rune Factory 2 Shots

Spanking new screens from the upcoming Rune Factory sequel on the DS...
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E3 2008 Video: Wii Music Debut Trailer

The debut trailer for the upcoming title, Wii Music is one click away. Familiar tunes are to be heard...
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E3 2008: Animal Crossing Dated

Nintendo have now announced a release date for Animal Crossing: City Folk.
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E3 2008 Video: Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir

There's been a murder! Did the butler really do it? Head inside for the first trailer...
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E3 2008 Video: Wario Land: The Shake Dimension

Wario shakes his lardy behind onto the Wii. Head inside for the North American E3 trailer.
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E3 2008: New Wario Shake Screens

Ignored by Nintendo in their conference earlier, we show Wario some lovin' with these new screens...
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News: Nintendo Channel Updated

Take a look, your Wii should be pulsating blue light. No, there's no orcs in the surrounding area, it's a new Channel update!
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E3 2008: US Release Schedule

At long last, the long awaited release schedule for the Wii and DS has been released, well for America at least...
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E3 2008: Pokémon Ranger 2 Screens & Info

All the latest info and brand new screenshots for Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia!
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E3 2008 Video: Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Head inside to see the debut trailer of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia for the Nintendo DS.
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E3 2008 Video: Rhythm Heaven

Rhythm Tengoku is heading to the west under the title Rhythm Heaven. Head inside for the debut trailer...
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E3 2008: Wii Music Screens Online

Check out the visual treats behind this audio accomplishment. In other words, pics inside now.
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E3 2008: First Wii Sports Resort Screens

First images from the Wii Sports sequel now inside. Get them while they're hot...
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E3 2008 Video: Animal Crossing: City Folk

Nintendo have released a new trailer for the upcoming community-building title Animal Crossing: City Folk for the Wii.
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E3 2008: Animal Crossing: City Folk Screens

The first screenshots of Animal Crossing for the Wii inside...
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E3 2008: Sony Conference Highlights

We sat through the Sony conference so you didn't have to. We recap the important events inside.
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E3 2008 Video: Mario Sluggers Trailer

A new trailer for the upcoming Baseball game is now released. Want to see more after the conference? Click inside for a bit of closure...
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E3 2008: Wii Speak Details & Pics

Breaking: Nintendo have revealed voice chat in games such as Animal Crossing: City Folk.
Updated: Microphone pics now included!
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E3 2008: Samba De Amigo DLC Announced

Downloadable content for Samba De Amigo for Wii officially confirmed by Sega.
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E3 2008: Discuss Now On The Forums

The Nintendo conference has just finished - after reading our recap, head over to our E3 Forums.

E3 2008: Wii Music Details!

Breaking: Nintendo shows the world more about the upcoming Wii Music.
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E3 2008: Wii Sports Resort Announced

Breaking: Nintendo have just announced the sequel to Wii Sports, which will come bundled with the MotionPlus attachment: Wii Sports Resort.
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E3 2008: DS Interaction Heading To US

Japanese DS features are coming to the US, and landing in airports first...
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E3 2008: Grand Theft Auto DS

Breaking: GTA: China Town Wars announced for DS!
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E3 2008: New Call Of Duty: World At War Details

Activision have just showcased the latest project of Treyarch's at Nintendo's E3 2008 conference: Call of Duty : World at War, the newest entry to the expansive franchise.
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E3 2008: Animal Crossing City Folk Unveiled

Breaking: Breathe a sigh of relief, readers, for Nintendo have announced a brand new Wii instalment in the relaxing Animal Crossing series.
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E3 2008: Shaun White's Snowboarding

Shaun White has appeared at E3 to test out the new Balance Board enabled Shaun White's Snowboarding.
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E3 2008: Nintendo Conference Recap

With the conference due, expectations are high, excitement is at fever pitch. The N-E team are online and ready - keep it locked here for the next couple of hours for all the breaking news.
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Retro: VC Weekly #70

This weeks releases are far from plenty, in VC Weekly number seventy.
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E3 2008 Video: EA Unveils Zubo For DS

Electronic Arts reveals a new sim for the DS, which looks Animal Crossing-esque.
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E3 2008 Video: Defendin' de Penguin

The first trailer for this RTS aimed at the young'uns...
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E3 2008: N-Europe's Predictions

N-Europe's Mark Lee and Nathan Whincup look forward to tomorrow evening and what Nintendo could possibly announce to turn our saliva ducts into the Niagra Falls.
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E3 2008: Microsoft Conference Highlights

Microsoft's conference at E3 just concluded, with the announcement of Final Fantasy XIII, plus Banjo Kazooie news from Rare and no sign of a motion-sensing controller. We recap inside...
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E3 2008: Nintendo Announce Wii MotionPlus

Breaking: In a surprising announcement, Nintendo have confirmed a peripheral which will allow for more accurate Wii controls, with a promise of 1:1 gameplay response.
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Podcast: N-Europe Show #33

Before E3 kicks off for 2008, N-Europe staffers gather to dream what might be to come...
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E3 2008: N-Europe E3 Hub Online

Online from today, N-Europe's E3 Hub is here to collect together all the biggest news and views from this year's E3 expo.
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Column: Polygon Shotgun #1

Maikel de Bakker peers through the hype of gaming conventions, and the problems a gaming journalist can face...
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E3 2008: EA Announces Line-up

Third-party behemoth Electronic Arts names their extensive E3 line-up...
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E3 2008: Tecmo's E3 Line-up Revealed

Tecmo is next to reveal the title's it'll be showing off at E3 next week, including the newly annouced SPRay. Full details inside...
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E3 2008: Marvellous Announces Line-Up

Developers Marvellous provide info on their line-up for E3, including Rune Factory Wii and Avalon Code for the DS...
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E3 2008: Capcom Reveals Expo Line-up

Capcom are the latest major company to list their E3 offerings. UPDATED: Flock information...
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News: Euro Virtual Console Goes Commando

Ninja Commando, that is. Two Neo Geo classics head to the Virtual Console in this fortnightly update.
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News: SPRay Unveiled For Wii

Score another exclusive for Wii as Tecmo unveil a new title called SPRay. Head inside for more information and the first screens...
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Media: Official Mega Man 9 Trailer

Capcom unveil more of Mega Man 9 with a pixel-tastic trailer. Head inside to see the title in full flow!
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News: Sim Animals Announced For Wii & DS

Here's some more news from NGamer, EA are planning to bring Sim Animals to the Wii and DS.
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News: Trauma Centre DS Demo Downloadable?

Gamers in the US can now download a demo of Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 via their Nintendo Channel.
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News: Animal Crossing & Punch-Out!! Wii Detailed

The latest issue of NGamer reveals information from a secretive source about Animal Crossing Wii and a new installment of Punch-Out!!
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News: NGamer Tease Capcom Project Again

Another issue, another teaser. Capcom still won't let NGamer talk about their mystery project, due to be announced soon.
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News: Pokémon Platinum Slated For September

Those lucky Japanese folk will be getting the third installment in the Diamond and Pearl series this September. Head inside for details and scans...
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Media: New Conduit Footage

High Voltage Software start to back up their claims that they will push the Wii. Head inside to see how...
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Review: Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword

Played the same level over and over downloaded from the Nintendo Channel? Still not sure if you want to empty your pockets for the full game? N-Europe is here to help with our full review of Ryu Hayabusa's DS debut...
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Media: Quantum Of Solace Screens & Info

The first screenshots from upcoming Bond game Quantum of Solace, which features levels from Casino Royale as well.
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E3 2008: D3Publisher Reveals E3 '08 Titles

This time it's D3Publisher's turn to tell us of the games they've got in store for next week.
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E3 2008: Midway's Line-up Revealed

Midway reveal their line-up for E3 next week, with a couple of Wii and DS titles included...
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E3 2008: Square Enix's Line-up

Developers Square-Enix are next to reveal their line-up for E3 next week.
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E3 2008: Majesco Announces Line-up

Developers Majesco announce their E3 line-up for 2008, with eight titles for the Wii & DS...
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News: Nintendo Announce Captain Rainbow!

Nintendo unleash another Wii title on the world, head inside to see the trailer! Updated - Yes, that really is Birdo.
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News: Fire Emblem DS Official Site Opens

Nintendo finally unleash Fire Emblem DS to the world...
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News: Brawl Top Of British Charts Again

Super Smash Bros. Brawl has spent a second consecutive week atop the all-format chart in the UK.
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Rumour: Widescreen DS Lite Leaked?

An image of an apparent DS Lite redesign has hit the 'net! Fancy dual widescreens in your hands? Check it out inside... Updated!
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Media: First Mega Man 9 Video

Capcoms Wiiware retro treat emerges from the fray in video form...
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DS Review: Cooking Guide

A bona fide cooking guide? Head inside to gobble up our review...
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News: Sakurai Talks Brawl Sequel

Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai airs his thoughts on the possibility that Brawl may not be the last in the series after all...
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N64 Week Finale - 9 N64 Innovations

As our week ends we've drawn up NINE ways the N64 changed gaming...Read on for our final N64 article...
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News: JoWood Announce Wii Yoga

Another day, another developer jumping on the bustling Balance Board bandwagon. JoWood have announced that they'll be bringing yoga to the Wii in this new balancing act.
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News: Official Lightsaber Styli For DS!

Tired of your standard DS stylus? Need something with a little more Force? Head right inside...
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News: Two More WiiWare For Europe

My Pokémon Ranch and Pop now available to download from the Shop Channel.
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News: Brawl 'Had More Characters'

Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Smash Bros. Brawl has admitted that the game's roster was originally even bigger!
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N64 Day 7- Your Choice - Completed!

The games which rocked your N64 are now in plain view for everyone to see! Head inside for a teary finale!
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N64 Day 5/6 - OoT VS MM - Complete!

Our two days are done and the battle of the N64 Zelda titles has been epic! Did we come to a conclusion? Find out inside...
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News: Plättchen Hits US WiiWare July

It's a little bit puzzling, it's a little bit shooty. It's called Plättchen - twist 'n' paint, and it's heading to the US WiiWare service later this month
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News: Pokémon Hitting WiiWare This Friday

Hook your DS up to your Wii for some Pokéfun this Friday as My Pokémon Ranch hits WiiWare in Europe.
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News: ONM Hint At Animal Crossing Wii

The latest issue of the Official Nintendo Magazine contains a massive, massive nod towards a new Animal Crossing game...
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Retro: VC Weekly #69

Five more games to put last weeks to shame.
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News: Chrono Trigger DS Roundup

With Chrono Trigger DS officially anounced, what do we know about it?
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News: GBA Classics Added To Stars Catalogue

Nintendo have resurrected two GBA classics to help burn away your excess star points, along with other snazzy merchandise.
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News: Chrono Trigger DS Confirmed

Could the legendary SNES RPG be getting a DS treatment? Update: Confirmed!
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