News for 09 / 2009

Interview: Night Sky's Tyrone Rodriguez

We chat to Tyrone Rodriguez, producer of the upcoming atmospheric WiiWare platformer Night Sky. Read his exclusive insights on the title inside...
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News: Wii Firmware Updated, Homebrew Targeted

Nintendo releases Wii firmware version 4.2 around the world, firmly targeting homebrew gamers...
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Retro: VC Weekly #106

R-Type... again! But is it really worth the points this time? Verdict inside as always.
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Wii Review: Cursed Mountain

Climb the mountain, find your brother, survive attacks from unhappy ghosts.
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News: Infinite Space Launching This Spring

Sega and Platinum Games bring us tactical space warfare early next year!
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TGS09: No More Heroes 2 Shinobu Trailer

Thought Travis was the only playable hero in NMH2? Think again...
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Wii Review: Guitar Hero 5

Will Wii Rock You Again?
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TGS09: Ninokuni - The Another World Trailer

Level-5 and Studio Ghibli team up for the largest (literally) DS game ever...
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News: Double-MotionPlus Resort Bundle For US

Nintendo announces plans to release a special Wii Sports Resort bundle including two MotionPlus accessories...
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TGS09: Red Steel 2 Developer Walkthrough

Head inside to check out Ubisoft's very own guide to mastering the blade (and becoming a kickass samurai, obviously)...
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TGS09: Darkside Trailer Showcases South America

Leon and Krauser journey to South America in a brand new Resident Evil scenario...
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TGS09: Final Fantasy Crystal Bearers Trailer

Crystal Bearers is looking more and more like Zelda... No bad thing, of course.
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News: European Wii Price Drop Details

More details about Wii's price drop trickle in, we contacted Nintendo's Portuguese branch to know more, as it appears UK's model won't be followed everywhere.
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Media: Super Mario & Sonic Skate?!

Fancy some Mario Kart-style skating through the Mushroom Kingdom? Head inside...
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News: Nintendo Date New Super Marios Bros. Wii

European and North American release dates for New Super Mario Bros. Wii right inside!
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News: Nintendo Confirm Wii Price Cut

Breaking: Japan and North America get imminent Wii price cuts - with Europe seeing a special new Wii bundle. Full details inside...
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Media: Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll Trailer

Sega lift the curtain on their debut trailer for Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll on Wii.
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DS Review: Professor Layton & Pandora's Box

Can you help the Professor solve another fiendish mystery?
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Retro: VC Weekly #105

An arcade version of a classic side-scrolling hack and slash game plus a fan favourite based on a classic trilogy of films. Verdicts as always are inside.
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News: Three New DSi Colours For Europe

Next month, Europeans can get their mitts on three new coloured DSi's. Head inside to have a gander...
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Interview: NoE's Laurent Fischer

We recently had a chance to chat to Nintendo of Europe's Managing Director of Marketing & PR Laurent Fischer about WiiWare, the Virtual Console and Nintendo's marketing strategy amongst other things.
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News: NMH3 on 'Wii 2'

Suda51's earlier comments about No More Heroes 2 being the last incarnation on the Wii seems to have been misinterpreted as he plans to continue the franchise, but on the Wii's successor.
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Interview: Monkey Island's Dave Grossman

We chat to Telltale Games' legendary Dave Grossman, Design Director on the new Tales of Monkey Island series about the game and what's coming up...
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News: Square Enix Expects Wii 2 For 2011

Square Enix president Yoichi Wada reckons Nintendo will wheel out a Wii successor in two years...
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Media: Frobot WiiWare Trailer

What other game allows you to save the world and your five robot girlfriends? It's Frobot - see it in action inside...
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Media: Fast Food Panic Trailer

Your favourite menial fast food burger-flipping job is now a videogame! Well, at least you'll be well practised...
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Media: New Mario & Sonic Trailers

Mario & Sonic are hitting the Wii & DS once again, this time for some winter gaming action. Check out how it's looking right inside...
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Media: Wacky World Of Sports Launch Trailer

Out now, Sega wants to introduce you to their Wacky World of Sports...
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News: Rare All But Quashes Goldeneye VC Hope

Still hoping for Goldeneye on Virtual Console? Rare may have put a downer on your weekend...
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News: Free Episode Of Monkey Island Today!

Tales of Monkey Island developers Telltale are celebrating Speak Like a Pirate Day by giving you the chance to download the game for free!
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News: Nintendo Refute US Price Cut

Nintendo respond to the recent rumours...
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Wii Review: The Beatles: Rock Band

It's been a hard day's night and we've reviewed The Fab Four.
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Media: Feel The Payne In Red Steel 2

Meet Payne. He's a really nice guy, you know...
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Media: Tales Of Monkey Island Part 3 Screens

Part two isn't even out, but we've gotten hold of some sneaky screens from part the third! Head inside to have a gander...!
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Media: Lost Winds 2 Screenshots

We've got brand new screenshots from Lost Winds: Winter of the Melodias right inside...
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Media: Worms WiiWare - First Screens

Fresh from Nintendo's WiiWare summit yesterday, here's the first pics from Worms: Battle Islands!
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Retro: VC Weekly #104

We have two Tecmo titles this week but do they stand the test of time? Verdicts inside as always.
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News: Nintendo of Europe Go Star Wars Crazy!

Prepare for an entire month of Star Wars themed activities and downloads on the Wii!
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Media: WiiWare & DSiWare Trailer

At today's WiiWare and DSiWare Media Summit Nintendo released a new trailer showcasing numerous upcoming titles. Head inside for your chance to view the trailer.
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Feature: WiiWare & DSiWare Conference Report

N-Europe attended Nintendo of Europe's WiiWare and DSiWare Media Summit earlier today. Head inside for details of what was announced, what was on show and who we got a chance to speak to.
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News: WiiWare & DSiWare Release Dates

Nintendo have released a list of all upcoming WiiWare and DSiWare titles due out in Europe during the next few months, with just under 100 titles on the list!
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News: Ambassador Promotion Revealed

Nintendo gets generous, convince others to connect their Wiis to the internet and get free points and more! Find out the details..
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News: Nintendo WiiWare & DSi Conference Feed

The Nintendo WiiWare and DSiWare conference is taking place, stay tuned for updates. Updated!
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News: Shantae For DSiWare Revealed!

A new Shantae for DSiWare was announced and Nintendo Power teases with the first details and screens!
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News: Nintendo US Holiday Lineup

American or not, you might want to know what games are coming out for Nintendo consoles in US this holiday. Huge list and some big dates, including Zelda inside!
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Rumour: Wii Price Drop Imminent?

Could the Wii finally be seeing a price reduction this year? Rumblings inside...
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News: Crystal Bearers Releasing In NA This Year

Square-Enix is squeezing out its major Wii RPG player in America before the year's end...
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Rumour: 'Epic Mickey' Revealed Next Month?

More evidence for the highly-mysterious and so-far rumoured Wii Disney title...
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Wii Preview: Ninja Captains

Wii party games are ten-a-penny, are the Ninja Captains deserving of their ranks above the bunch?
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News: Castlevania Comes To WiiWare

Looks like Konami is bringing the revered series to WiiWare in classic style...
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WiiWare Review: Colorz

All the ColorZ of the Rainbow.
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Media: Leon And Krauser In Darkside Chronicles

Two future-foes unite in a brand new Resident Evil scenario!
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News: Aardman Creating Christmas Flipnotes

Nintendo have partnered up with Wallace & Gromit creators Aardman to create 12 exclusive Flipnote Studio animations for the DSi!
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Rumour: Zelda Trailer Coming This October?

Could we be getting our first, real glimpse at the next Wii Zelda before the year is up?
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News: Grab A Plush Pikmin From Stars Catalogue

Accumulate massive amounts of Stars and buy your own personal army of plant-people direct from Nintendo!
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News: Horoscope Channel Out Tomorrow!

Your Wii can gain fortune telling capabilities tomorrow with Today & Tomorrow Channel. Head inside to know what fate has in store for you.
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Media: Okamiden Trailer Out!

The first trailer for the recently announced new Okami for DS is out. Watch and awe!
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Media: A Boy And His Blob Story Trailer

Could it be the most beautiful 2D game ever? Decide for yourself...
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Media: Spooky Debut Trailer For Calling

Hudson officially unveils its 2010 Wii horror title...
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Media: Epic No More Heroes 2 Trailer

Check out just how bizarre Suda 51 really is in this superb four-minute trailer for No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle...
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Wii Review: Metroid Prime Trilogy

Three of Samus Aran's finest adventures in one Prime collection; our verdict on the trilogy is inside.
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News: Contra, Dictionary Hit WiiWare/DSiWare

Brush up on your language skills and kill things in this week's European download update!
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News: Gmail Gets Retro Gaming Theme

Google have launched a new set of themes for Gmail, including a retro gaming-themed skin!
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News: Metroids Lurking Beneath Arctic Ocean?

A breed of jellyfish has been photographed beneath Arctic waters - wait, that's no jellyfish...
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News: Ju-On: The Grudge Dated For Europe

Ju-On: The Grudge will be out in time to scare the pants off gamers across Europe this Halloween.
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News: Contra ReBirth Hits WiiWare Tomorrow

Contra is reborn on WiiWare, and you'll be able to get your hands on it tomorrow!
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News: Tetris Increases Your Brain Power

A new study suggests that playing Tetris can actually thicken your cerebral cortex. More scientific terms you may not understand inside!
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Hands-On: Ju-On: The Grudge (Wii)

We go hands on with Rising Star's upcoming Ju-On: The Grudge for the Wii. Does it live up to Takashi Shimizu's acclaimed J-Horror film franchise?
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Media: Ju-On: The Grudge 'Fright Simulator' Boxart

Brace yourselves for the most terrifying boxart ever to hit our hallowed shores...
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News: Bit.Trip Void Revealed

Gaijin Games blows the lid off the third title in the crazy Bit.Trip series...
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News: LostWinds 2 Details, Screens, Art, Trailer!

Return to the land of Mistralis and harness the powers of the wind and the seasons in the follow-up to last year's smash hit WiiWare title, LostWinds.
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News: More Hudson Love For WiiWare

Hudson brings more Bonking and Bombing to WiiWare next year...
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Review: Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward

Stay calm, don't panic, just take it one sick person at a time.
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News: Internet Channel Updated, Now Free

The Wii Opera Browser receives a small update and is now available to be downloaded for free!
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News: US Getting Black Remotes, Is Europe Next?

The sought-after black Wii accessories are finally getting an American release soon, but will Europe be getting the same treatment?
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News: Okami Coming To DS

A scan from the new issue of Famitsu has revealed that a new Okami game is being developed for the Nintendo DS.
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