News for 09 / 2008

News: Revived Franchise Unveiled Thursday

Nintendo will be announcing the revival of a much loved franchise at their conference on Thursday!
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Media: Geon (Wii) - Bliss Powerball

Several new screenshots and a trailer have been released for Geon, demonstrating the unique abilities of the Bliss powerball.
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Feature: A History Of Virtual Football

Back of the net! N-Europe goes footy mad in anticipation for FIFA ‘09, and looks back at the landmark soccer titles of the past...
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News: Nintendo Don't Deny Next DS Info

Nintendo respond to Nikkei's article, without a denial in sight...
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News: Rock Band 2 Wii - DLC Confirmed

Wii owners rejoice, Harmonix confirm Rock Band 2 will not be gimped...
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News: Nintendo Offers Music-For-Stars

In a surprising move, Nintendo Europe have teamed up with EMI to reward Club Nintendo members with free music.
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Rumour: New DS With Camera, Music Playback?

Breaking: Japan will apparently be the first to see a re-designed DS this Christmas - full details inside.
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News: Advance Wars Site Owner Murdered

A 21-year-old German man has been accused of murdering Matthew Pyke, the owner of the Advance Wars fansite Wars Central.
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News: Sega Europe iPod Giveaway

Celebrating the release of Samba de Amigo, Sega have iPod nanos to give away!
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Media: Debut 7th Dragon Trailer

Ready for some ecclesiastic, RPG lovin'? We've snagged the first Japanese trailer for Sega's next DS epic.
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Media: Metal Slug 7 Trailer

A stroke of genius? Or is it all a bit too camp? Make your own mind up, and check out this bizarre trailer for the DS run'n'gun romp.
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News: Lock's Quest Demo On Nintendo Channel

A demo of 5th Cell's tower defence game Lock's Quest is now available from the European Nintendo Channel.
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Wii Review: Wario Land: The Shake Dimension

Out today, we've played through and rated the garlic munching anti-Mario's latest adventure - as he returns to his roots, what some would call his home Land...
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News: Disaster: Day Of Crisis - First 9 Minutes

For those who can't wait until its European release next month, here's the opening of Disaster: Day of Crisis!
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News: Nintendo Europe Autumn/Winter Releases

It's the big one! Nintendo of Europe announces Animal Crossing for December, Wii Music for November, plus hundreds of other dates...
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Retro: VC Weekly #76

Boulders, bomb disposal and blistering high speed feature in this weeks solid selection of titles.
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News: Good-feel Talk Wario Land

Good-feel, developers of Wario Land: The Shake Dimension, discuss how they brought the garlic-munching brute back to his platforming ways.
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Media: Lego Batman US Launch Trailer

Allow N-E to put a smile on that face with the trailer for the US launch of Lego Batman.
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DS Review: Pirates: Duels On The High Seas

We walk the plank with Oxygen's piratical DS adventure - but does it sink or swim?
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News: Level 5 Partner With Studio Ghibli!

The developers of Professor Layton are partnering with the animators of Spirited Away to bring the a brand new adventure to the DS!
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News: GHWT Needs 200 Blocks Of Memory

Looks like it's time to empty the fridge again - Guitar Hero World Tour downloadable content/SD card details inside...
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News: Resident Evil Coming To Wii

Capcom will be bringing Wii owners a Christmas treat, with a certain zombie-horror game not yet seen on Nintendo's system. But is it the Resi we've been waiting for?
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Rumour: DJ Hero Speculation Spreads

Fat Boy Slim wannabe's rejoice! The often rumoured DJ Hero may be closer to reality than we previously thought...
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News: Brawl Is Wii's Biggest US Seller

Good news for hardcore Wii gamers, as Nintendo's ultimate brawler takes on the more casual competition to claim the title of Wii's greatest seller in 2008.
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News: Disaster Scores Well With Famitsu

Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu's notoriously tough scores treat Disaster: Day of Crisis well...
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Media: Wario Land Advertising

Nintendo release a new Wario Land: The Shake Dimension advertisement and it's very different than usual...
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Media: Tenchu 4 English Trailer

We have the first English Tenchu 4 trailer for you! Head inside!
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News: Tenchu 4 Coming To The West

Ubisoft has picked up the ninja game Tenchu 4 for publishing.
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News: GTA Wii "Didn't Feel Natural" - Rockstar

Ever wondered why Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars wasn't announced for Wii? Rockstar spills the beans over their decisions...
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News: Family Guy Creator Makes Mario Spoof

Start your Monday morning chuckling with this hilarious Mario spoof from Family Guy and American Dad creator Seth McFarlane!
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News: Helfer Joins Web Of Shadows

Activision announce actress Tricia Helfer to star as Black Cat in new Spider-man game.
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News: More Zelda Manga On The Way

The Ocarina of Time isn't the only Zelda game getting a manga adaption...
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Media: Monster Hunter 3 Screens

Best looking game on Wii ever?
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News: Kirby Takes To Skies Above America

See Kirby float across some key locations in America in this truly bizarre footage...
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News: Free Radical Poll TimeSplitters 4 Platforms

TimeSplitters developers Free Radical Design launch a poll asking which platforms you'd like to see the game on. To work, N-Europers!
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News: PLÄTTCHEN Hitting US WiiWare On Monday

Bplus' unique new puzzler has finally been confirmed for a WiiWare release in the US this Monday.
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News: Wii Music Out October 20th In US

Can't afford Rock Band or Guitar Hero World Tour? Try Nintendo's alternative - Wii Music will be out in the US next month!
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News: GHWT Free Bass Guitar Details Revealed

You don't have to shop online to get a free bass guitar for Guitar Hero World Tour. Details on how to get them inside...
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News: Doodle Hex Demo Hits Nintendo Channel

A new downloadable DS demo hits the Nintendo Channel - test out Doodle Hex yourself for a limited time only!
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Rumour: DS Left 4 Dead?

Could Nintendo's humble portable be about recieve Valve's next online blockbuster?
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News: The Conduit Online Details

Surely this will make up for the possible use of friend codes?
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DS Review: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Released across Europe today, we test out LucasArts' latest on the DS. Is it a true force to be reckoned with? Find out in our full review...
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News: Take Control Of The Conduit!

High Voltage Software announces a contest for controller mappings in The Conduit! Want your control scheme in the game?
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News: Capcom Announce New Wii Fighting Game

Capcom have confirmed that they'll be bringing Tasunoko Vs. Capcom, a new fighting game, to the Wii in Japan this December.
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Media: Cursed Mountain Teaser Trailer

Descending down from the Himalayas comes a new teaser of Deep Silvers Cursed Mountain for Wii.
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Comic: GamerPALs #44

Pokemon Platinum has been selling by the bucket load in Japan. Our GamerPALs can't wait for it to reach our shores, but while they wait how about a bit of Mystery...
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News: Sam & Max US Launch This October

Season One of Sam & Max's Wii adventures starts this October 7th in the States, with a pre-order bonus...
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Media: MaBoShi Screenshot Blowout

We round up new screens of Mindware's new WiiWare release. Check them out inside...
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Media: New Disaster Videos

Two more spectacular videos for Nintendo's Autumn action romp have hit the web, in all their apocalyptic glory...
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News: Pokémon Platinum Sells Almost A Million

In only two days, Pokémon Platinum sells nearly a million copies in the land of the rising sun.
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News: Nintendo Calls Autumn Press Conference

Nintendo announce a press conference on October 2nd to announce "new products". Megaton?
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Media: GHWT Video Blowout

For those about to rock Wii salute you. See the Wii version of Guitar Hero World Tour in action...
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News: Arcade Action Title Geon Heading To Wii

Ported and enhanced from the Xbox Live Arcade comes Geon - heading to Wii. Check out the first screens inside...
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News: Retro Breakaways Form Armature

Three former Retro Studios staff, who publicly left the developer earlier this year, have signed a deal with EA to form their own company.
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Media: Sim Animals (Wii + DS) Trailer

EA have released the official trailer for Sim Animals, the upcoming wildlife god simulator for the Wii and DS.
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News: Get Stars Bonuses For Phoenix & KORG-10

Nintendo are now offering 50 star bonuses if you plan on registering stars from Phoenix Wright 3 and KORG-10 over the next few weeks.
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News: Conduit Developers Talk Friend Codes

Developers of The Conduit give their thoughts on the infamous Friend Codes, and how they may or may not factor into the game...
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News: Wario Land Euro Website Shakes Open

Ol' Wario's throttled Nintendo of Europe into submission - they've finally opened the official website for Wario Land: The Shake Dimension.
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Feature: 1P vs 2P #6 - EA

A necessary evil, or a mistaken force for good? 1P and 2P debate the Core gamers' most debated third-party: the behemoth that is EA.
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News: Hats Off To Club Nintendo

Nintendo release a new accessory for their summer range: a lovely Wii Fit sun hat.
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Media: Henry Hatsworth Trailer

We've grabbed the debut trailer for EA's new wacky puzzle game, Henry Hatsworth, coming exclusively to Nintendo DS. Head inside to check it out...
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Media: PLÄTTCHEN - Twist 'n' Paint Trailer

The first trailer for the recently released PLÄTTCHEN - twist 'n' paint is now available for your viewing pleasure! Updated: High res download available.
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News: Nintendo Skips E For All

It appears Nintendo will not be attending the Los Angeles games convention this October, so does that mean Wii owners should give up hope for anything decent? Not exactly...
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Media: Tetris Party Trailer

The new Tetris Party Japanese trailer reveals more gameplay details. Will you be accepting the invite?...
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DS Review: Spore: Creatures

Hours of fun, or has the Sporedom already set in? We give Spore: Creatures a grilling!
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Media: Phantasy Star Zero Screens

Wanna see some screens of the recently announced Phantasy Star Zero for DS? Head inside...
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Media: PLÄTTCHEN - Twist 'n' Paint

Bplus have released some new screenshots from PLÄTTCHEN - twist 'n' paint, their debut WiiWare title which is out today.
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News: Full Guitar Hero World Tour Set-List

Crammed with 86 master tracks spanning four decades, finally the full set-list for Guitar Hero World Tour is unveiled. Hit the jump the find out if your favourite band made it to the gig.
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News: Strong Bad Episode 2 Out Monday

Telltale Games have confirmed that Episode 2 of Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People, Strong Badia the Free, will be out on Monday in the US.
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Wii Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09

After a solid week of play, N-Europe staff members Mark Lee and George Cook engage in a discussion on all things Tiger Woods ’09: is it Wii golfing euphoria or another case of “nearly there” for EA?
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Media: Meet The Master Ninja Of Ninjatown

Confucius say: head inside for new screens from Ninjatown for DS.
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News: Three More WiiWare Titles For Europe

European gamers get Bomberman, Plattchen Twist 'n Paint and Midnight Pool to download from... now!
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News: Trauma Centre Dated In Europe

Nintendo of Europe confirms a date Trauma Centre: New Blood for the Wii this Autumn...
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Media: Ted Nugent & A Buffalo In GHWT

Multi-platinum guitar icon, Ted Nugent enters the Guitar Hero stage on a buffalo!
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News: Phantasy Star Zero Heading To DS

Sega have unveiled a brand new Phantasy Star game for the DS, with full online multiplayer!
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Media: Disaster Day Of Crisis Trailers

Check out these trailers for Disaster: Day of Crisis and see the title in all of its volcanic tsunami glory...
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Retro : VC Weekly #75

Hanabi festival goes out with a bang!
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News: More Club Nintendo Wii Fit Merchandise

Nintendo release some more Wii Fit branded summer accessories on the Stars Catalogue in this latest enthralling update.
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Media: Blue Dragon Plus Trailer

As if to prove that N-E hasn't forgotten about our beloved, dedicated RPG crowd, we've got a lovely new trailer for Mistwalker's portable fantasy quest, Blue Dragon Plus.
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Wii Review: WALL●E

Looking like a chibi version of Johnny 5 and starring in one of Summer 2008's blockbuster family films, Wall-E will win your heart on the big screen. But will he do the same on your Wii?
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News: Sixth Potter Game Delayed By Year

The release of the sixth installment of the Harry Potter franchise will be delayed even more than the movie, EA reveals.
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News: Rock Band Out September 12th In UK

Here we go! We're finally rocking all over the world, as EA announce the final release dates for Rock Band in Europe.
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News: Official Nintendo Wi-Fi Router Revealed

In typical Nintendo style, from out of nowhere the Wi-Fi Network Adapter is revealed. Details inside....
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Column: Gamer's Love #1

Ross Richards, better known to anyone on the forums as The Villan, remembers when he first picked up the Guitar Hero controller and how it, and later Rock Band, completely changed his gaming world.
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News: Animal Crossing & Wii Speak Bundle Priced

In dollars, anyway. Available together or separately, from all good retailers!
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News: Miyamoto Talks Wii Zelda & Pikmin

Yet more tidbits translated from the recent interview - this time concerning the upcoming new Pikmin and Zelda games for Wii...
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News: UK Supermarket Halves Game Prices

For one week only, Morrisons will be selling all its games for crazy prices - starting this Monday!
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Comic: GamerPALs #43

GamerPALs returns with a brand new comic, plus a special bonus for long-time readers...
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News: Reggie And Miyamoto Discuss Future

Nintendo heavyweights Reggie Fils-Aime and Shigeru Miyamoto recently spoke on a wide range of subjects, including the yet-to-come storage solution and a new DS model.
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News: Take Two Talk GTA & Nintendo

Grand Theft Auto developers Take Two give some insight into their current relationship with Nintendo, and skirt the idea of a GTA for the Wii...
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News: BioWare Hints At Chronicles Sequel

RPG maverick and developer of the Blue Blur's upcoming DS adventure, BioWare has dropped a sly teaser concerning a possible sequel to the game.
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News: Sting & Tool Join The World Tour

The often rumoured inclusion of Sting and Tool in Guitar Hero World Tour is confirmed. Details and video inside...
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News: Maximise Your Awesomeness In SBCG4AP

You may have Strong Bad's cool and attractive criteria down to a tee, but exactly how awesome are you?
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News: Hanabi Festival Comes To An End

Nintendo's retro festival of previously import-only gems draws to a close this week with the addition of a charming platformer and a speological adventure.
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News: Spore Creatures Demo Hits Nintendo Channel

Players are in for a treat if they boot up the old Nintendo Channel, as a demo for the DS life-sim/RPG adventure Spore Creatures goes live...
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News: Wii Fit Flip Flops On Stars Catalogue

Japan's Club Nintendo store has been updated with a second Game & Watch Collection for the DS. Europe gets beach shoes with Wii Fit slapped on them.
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News: Professor Layton Euro Boxart Revealed

Nintendo have revealed the final boxart for Professor Layton and the Curious Village, set to hit the DS in Europe this November.
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News: Woolworths Slashes Wii Price By £20

Struggling retailer Woolworths has dropped the price of all its Wii consoles and bundles. Get a Wii for £159.99!
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News: Lock's Quest Official Site Opened

The official website has been opened for 5th Cell's latest project, castle defence game Lock's Quest.
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Media: Alien Crush Returns Trailer

After twenty years, Alien Crush is back... In space, no one can hear you tilt...
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News: Sex Pistols, Motorhead Re-Record GH Tracks

MC5's Wayne Kramer, the Sex Pistols and Motorhead have re-recorded several tracks exclusively for Guitar Hero World Tour.
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News: Euro Stars Bonus For Wario, Make 10

Members of the Nintendo of Europe website can now register their interest in Wario Land: The Shake Dimension and Make 10: A journey of numbers to receive a Stars bonus.
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News: Rock Band Shreds Europe September 25th

One year after its initial PS3 and 360 release in America, the Wii version of Rock Band is finally ready to rock in Europe.
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News: Wii Music Hits Japan In October

So, think you're a budding musician? You'll want to keep an eye on Wii Music, heading to Japanese Wiis as early as next month.
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Column: Polygon Shotgun #3

Maikel de Bakker examines the two main approaches to videogame development; the high-budget big-name studios and the low-budget independents and questions which approach is more likely to succeed.
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News: Meet The Characters Of Ankh DS

XIDER Games reveal some of the diverse and colourful characters you'll encounter in Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King for the DS.
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News: KORG DS-10 Hits Europe October 10th

Nintendo have confirmed that the rather clever KORG DS-10 synthesiser will be heading to Europe next month.
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News: Nyko Announce 'Wing' Classic Controller

Nyko Technologies have revealed the Wing, a completely wireless Classic Controller for the Wii.
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News: The Conduit Gets LAN, Publisher Next Month

High Voltage are working with Nintendo to implement an LAN multiplayer mode into the Conduit, and promise to announce their publisher next month.
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News: Exclusive GH Smashing Pumpkins Track

Activision have announced that the Smashing Pumpkins have recorded an exclusive track to be offered as downloadable content for Guitar Hero World Tour.
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Media: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

The famous boy wizard returns to Hogwarts for another year of spells, potions and intense battles against the evil forces of Lord Voldemort.
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Media: New Spore Creatures Trailer

Another chance to have a gander at Will Wright's latest brainchild, soon to be available to Nintendo DS users.
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News: Prof. Layton Given November Date

Nintendo of Europe have finally confirmed Professor Layton: The Mysterious Village for a European release!
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News: Disaster Strikes Europe October 24th

Following several leaks and a barrage of screenshots, Nintendo have confirmed that Disaster: Day of Crisis will be hitting Europe next month.
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Retro : VC Weekly #74

Minor's and miner's feature in this weeks update.
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Media: Man Vs. Monkey - Samba De Amigo

SEGA's latest genetic experiment: teaching a monkey how to defeat a fully grown man by shaking virtual maraccas.
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Media: Zubo For DS Is Horrifying

EA have released a new trailer for their upcoming rhythm-action game, Zubo for the DS. It's truly terrifying!
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News: New Disaster: Day of Crisis Titbits

Following on from the screenshot blowout, some new information has emerged from the German Disaster: Day of Crisis game page...
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Media: 90+ Disaster: Day Of Crisis Screens

It lives! Nintendo unleash over 90 screenshots from Monolith Soft's upcoming survival game, Disaster: Day of Crisis, on the world.
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News: New Mario Kart Wii Worldwide Competition

It's time to head into the big city for a Time Trial in the N64 Skyscraper, but watch out for those Bob-ombs!
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News: Capcom Speaks Out On SF IV Wii

In an interview salvaged from the Leipzig Games Convention last week, Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono had some slightly reassuring words for Wii owners.
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