"DFC Intelligence has a theory. David Cole, analyst at the firm, says that the Wii "does not appear to be a fad and it has the chance to be one of the best selling systems of all-time" according to new report. You hear that, naysayers and Wii jokesters? Not a fad! While DFC places Nintendo's waggle-box at the top of the heap this generation, it also has good, long-term news for Sony, writing that PlayStation 3 annual software sales will match that of the Wii by 2012.

The market research and..."

"In the second grade, James Silva didn't just play "Mario" and "Zelda" on his Nintendo but drew pictures of new levels and cooked up ideas for future games.

While other kids dreamed of becoming an astronaut or president, he felt destined to be a video game designer.

Conquering space or politics might have been easier.

Besides a good idea, game developers have needed a distribution deal to get their work on consoles like the Xbox or PlayStation.

And over the years, the industry has ..."

"Team DWiildo suggests using the Wii remote jacket, for safety's sake, and instruct gamers to "Not try to use this with either the Wii Zapper or Wii Wheel peripherals."

There are four different "playing levels," in what is described as a "highly advanced technology demo." The team clearly have ideas for where the project is now going, mooting adding the ability to add a "stimulating" slideshow of images, USB webcam support and online chat functionality, as well as local multiplayer options ..."

"Earlier this week, Nintendo released firmware version 3.3 for the Wii in the hopes of deterring some of the homebrew work being done for the console. The update nixed the commonly-used "Twilight Hack," which made use of a modified save file to launch homebrew applications. It didn't take long for the community to respond, though, as a fix has been released which counters Nintendo's efforts."

"he latest update, which rolls the Wii Menu to 3.3, not only kills the Twilight Hack, but also allows you to move a Mii from the Mii Plaza into the Mii Parade directly, thanks to the addition of a handy new icon. You just drag and drop as you normally would.

But, let's get back to the real news here. Nintendo has finally gone ahead and sunk the U.S.S. Homebrew. We're anxious to see how the community is going to take this one."

"Nintendo Europe’s Laurent Fischer has sparked new debate about the issue of the much-needed extra storage for Nintendo Wii users struggling with the console’s tiny internal memory and juggling SD cards too, but he stated that there is nothing as drastic as an external hard drive planned.

“We definitely detect that [gamers] are serious and we know there is an issue in this, so it’s something that we’re working on,” he told GamesIndustry.biz.

“Definitely there’s no plan to issue hardware ..."

"The Nintendo Wii has USB connectors hidden in the back of its tiny white frame, but so far they've gone unused. That all may be changing soon, as a report came out today that Nintendo of America is going to be testing USB devices.

Engadget points to a job listing that has appeared from Nintendo of America for a "Software/Hardware Tester" to help create a "test plan for Wii's USB devices." Details are sparse beyond that, but our gut reaction is to hope for a hard drive attachment to add sto..."

"WW: Can you tell us a little more about the actual story line of the game?

PM: Pirates: The Key of Dreams is a frantic nautical shoot-em-up where players sail their way across the Caribbean, cannons blazing, looting booty, running blockades, and ultimately, battling Blackbeard himself.

The player takes control of a Navy Captain sent deep undercover as a ruthless Pirate, in order to seek out and retrieve The Key of Dreams, a valuable and dangerous cursed artifact.

WW: Can you tell us ..."

"At a glance, Nyko's wireless Kama Nunchuck (pictured) appears plenty different from Nintendo's first-party Nunchuck controller, simply because Nyko's offering is wireless, and Nintendo's isn't.

But Nintendo believes that Nyko's wireless Nunchuck infringes on its patents, nonetheless.

According to Bloomberg, Nintendo is suing Nyko, claiming that the peripheral maker's controller "wholly appropriates the novel shape, design, overall appearance and even the color and materials used in the ..."

"With the now scaled-down E3 event set to take place next month, all eyes are firmly focused on each of the big three companies to see what special treats they will be bringing to the table. Rumours are pointing towards Nintendo bringing out an all-new franchise that will shock gamers considerably.

Previously it had been touched up by Nintendo of America’s president Reginald Fils-Aime that something big was coming at this year’s E3 media event, stating to Geoff Keighley of GameTrailers back..."

"HW
PlayStation 3 208.7K
PlayStation Portable 182.3K
Xbox 360 186.6K
Wii 675.1K
Nintendo DS 452.6K

SW Top 10
Top 10 SKU's May 2008 Rank # Units
(includes CE, GOTY editions, bundles, etc.)
360 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE (CORP) APR 2008 1 871.3K
WII MARIO KART W/ WHEEL NINTENDO OF AMERICA APR 2008 2 787.4K
WII FIT W/ BALANCE BOARD NINTENDO OF AMERICA MAY 2008 3 687.7K
PS3 GRAND THEFT AUTO IV TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE (CORP) APR 2008 4 442.9K
WII PLAY W/ REMOTE NINTENDO OF AME..."

"As is always the case with Nintendo’s press events nowadays, the dirty word ‘casual’ was raised at its WiiWare preview, only to be dismissed in favor of a distinction between gamers and non-gamers. Playing these semantic games is fine, but when a pertinent question about the limited Wii system memory was raised, Laurent Fischer, managing director of marketing at NOE, easily slipped into talking about how “geeks and otaku” were the only people who would want this issue addressed. This is overs..."

"In terms of hardware, once again Nintendo is expected to dominate. With the May NPD video game sales data expected this Thursday, analysts are beginning to chime in with their forecasts.

Pachter forecasts 750,000 unit sales for Wii, tripling Xbox 360's 250,000 units. The PS3 is expected to sell slightly less than Xbox 360 with 225,000 units. On the portable side, the DS is forecast to rack up another 550,000 units compared to 200,000 for the PSP. Finally, the aging PS2 is forecast to sell..."

"Nintendo Wii with the popular Wii Sports game (bowling, boxing, baseball, tennis and golf) for £179.98 and delivered free in the UK.
Buy Now

Nintendo DS for £99.98 and delivered free in the UK.
Buy Now

You can get the Nintendo DS with a selected game together for only £109.99."

"Description of Duties


* Creating and executing a test plan for Wii's USB devices
* Executing test plans with great attention to detail and
documenting bugs
* Writing test procedure documents, gathering, and learning
required software/hardware
* Reproducing bug reports and helping find work-arounds or
resolutions




Summary of Requirements

* Extremely thorough with keen attention to detail and accuracy
* Able to execute ..."

"Who'd have thought that drinking and the Wii would go so well together? Nintendo is hosting a Wii Sports Boxing contest in New York City at a bar called Sutton Place at 1015 2nd Ave., on Thursday, June 12, at 7 pm.

Don't expect to see two muscular brutes slug it out with Wii controllers though--this contest is reserved for women only. Participants will have a chance to win a Wii by boxing friends, colleagues, or anyone else who wants to be the next million-dollar baby."

"If the reception to Wii Fit and the interest from many a third party developer were anything to go by, then the future of the Wii Balance Board looks like being a secure one, but should we really be getting overly giddy about what has been touted in many circles as a revolution in game control, or is the Balance Board limited to offering only a little more than is possible at any old videogaming arcade, a limited, gimmicky piece of kit?"

Wii Gamers will most likely have at one point during their time gaming, come across the 12-digit Friend Codes. Needed to add friends to the game, unlike the PS3 and XBOX360 counter parts, the numbers are not chosen by you, which makes remembering them somewhat of a chore, however is that how you see Friend Codes or do you see them as something that's necessary in this day and age of gaming?

Read the article, and make up your own mind and be sure to post a comment below telling us what you ...

"We’re all aware that the PlayStation 3 is an energy hog, but this is ridiculous: According to Australian consumer agency Choice the PS3 devours five times as much energy as a refrigerator."

""The real break-through, the real magic of the Wii console is that it brought new consumers into the game," she said. "We in the industry have a choice to make, do we want to appeal to the few or to the masses? Do we want to sell to more people or sell more and more and more to less people? Do we want to be inclusive or do we want to be expansive? At Nintendo we definitely believe in the power of the expanded audience."

"U.S. Video Games Industry - April 2008

April 2007 April 2008 YTD Apr 07 YTD Apr 08
Video Games $839 million $1.23 billion 47.0% $4.18 billion $5.47 billion 31.0%
Video Games Hardware $339.2 million $426.2 million 26.0% $1.62 billion $1.84 billion 13.0%
Video Games Software $389.4 million $654.7 million 68.0% $1.97 billion $2.88 billion 46.0%
Video Game Accessories $110.4 million $154 million 39.0% $584.4 million $750.6 million 29.0%

Hardware
PlayStation 2 124.4K
PlayStation 3 1..."

WiiWare, Nintendo's new development platform, is now available. Much akin to the Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Store, WiiWare allows developers and teams with smaller budgets to bring their unique ideas for the Wii to fruition. WiiWare has already launched in Japan.

There are six titles available at launch for WiiWare:

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, Square Enix, 1 Player, 1500 Points

LostWinds, Frontier Development, 1-2 Players, 1000 Points

Defend Your C...

"SEC filings have revealed that Electronic Arts borrowed $1 billion from Morgan Stanley and other lenders to help finance a possible acquisition of Take-Two.

"There's no news here," said EA VP of communications Jeff Brown. "This is just a process point on something we announced in February."

With $2.3 billion on hand in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, EA already has the funds available to do the deal as it currently stands. With the deal not contingent on financing, wh..."

""

When you woke up this morning, the Wii's disc drive was glowing blue signifying a new message had come in. Upon looking at that message, you read:

quote

Nintendo would like to announce the launch of the new Nintendo Channel, which is now available as a free download in the Wii Shop Channel.

The channel was supposed to be released on Friday, but went live today. In Japan, this went my the moniker of the Everyone's Nintendo Channel (Minna no Nintendo Channel), first announced through the Fal...

"Ubisoft is excited to bring Protöthea exclusively to the platform and we feel it's a must-have WiiWare title," shared James Regan, vice president of third party operations, Ubisoft. "Protöthea really reminds me of some of the best arcade games, with the Wii Remote as an added dimension. It's just a flurry of fast-paced action that anyone can simply pick up and enjoy."

"How many gaming consoles do you need? Could Grand Theft Auto IV put a chink in the Wii's armor? Or will the Nintendo Wii continue to stomp the Playstation 3 and XBox 360? Share your thoughts in our Reader Comments section below.

Early on, some industry analysts predicted trouble for Nintendo (other-otc: NTDOY.PK - news - people ): The Wii had a relatively pokey processor, it lacked a hard drive, its controls were unusual. Two years ago, developer Chris Hecker took those whispers into the o..."

"Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has hinted that Nintendo is looking into a solution to the problem of people running out of storage space on Wii.

Speaking last week to investors about Nintendo's latest fiscal term, Iwata was asked whether the memory situation could be improved. He replied:

"Statistically speaking, it is true that there are a small number of customers who feel that the flash memory is too small, while many others find that they have plenty of memory.

"However, because..."

""I am also aware of the [Microsoft Wiimote] rumour and have seen a fake image made by a fan on the web which looks like a Wii Remote with the rumour that such a controller may be launched, However there is no way for us to comment on such speculations."

“All I can say today is, it is not that easy to develop software which leverages the characteristics of the Wii Remote. We are not concerned about what other companies may do but rather more concerned with presenting them with new ideas to ..."

"5. “Tilt” Games

Right off the bat, it’s clear that the Tilt Games Wiimote clone has some problems. The screen is much too small for any type of a real gaming experience and the screen doesn’t even have a backlight. Just imagine trying to play Zelda on a small piece of plastic. Yeah, not an engrossing experience. I want to know, how can anyone even see that thing? And haven’t we moved past the absent backlight age for items like these? Nonetheless, in spite of these obvious issues, the Tilt..."

"Greg Zeschuk: I think another, tangential view on that is those kinds of experiences are much more like a toy experience. They're playing, together or not, but you're not 'gaming' anymore. What's different than you actually playing tennis?

Muzyka: I think a lot of it is multiplayer, though, on that platform.

Zeschuk: It is, I agree, that's actually the strongest experience. I'm making the claim that it may not be gaming.

BIZ: Well there's the quote: BioWare says Wii is not gaming! [l..."

""There's definitely the possibility of [Boom Blox] going to other consoles," said EA producer Amir Rahimi, speaking to Video Gamer on Tuesday. Currently, the Jenga-like explosive puzzle game directed by Steven Spielberg is Wii exclusive.

Rahimi went on to praise the game's physics, a feature that was lauded by critics at Nintendo's media summit two weeks ago.

"I haven't really seen another game that uses physics as well and as much as Boom Blox," he said, including Xbox 360 and PS3. "..."

"Soon to be top 10 NFL draft pick and former Boston College QB Matt Ryan has been selected for the PS3 cover of NCAA Football 09. He joins Darren McFadden (360) and Sparty (Wii) as representing the cover of the console specific versions of the game. The PS2 and PSP covers are still to be announced in the future.

quote

Former college football standout Matt Ryan will join former Arkansas All-American Darren McFadden as a spokesman and cover athlete for NCAA Football 09. Ryan will be featured o...

"

"Washington (dbTechno) - According to a Japanese gaming magazine, Street Fighter IV may be making the move from the PS3 and Xbox 360, to the Nintendo Wii. The rumor is that the highly-anticipated fighter is in development for the Nintendo Wii as well as the other major consoles.

This has yet to be confirmed as the magazine gives little information on the source of their news.

This builds on past rumors though that Capcom was working on Street Fighter IV for the Wii.

Capcom producer Yo..."

"Quantum3 engine claims to be the most powerful in the industry.

High Voltage Software is hoping to change the face of Wii video games, with its new Quantum3 engine, which is claimed to enable Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 visuals on the tiny Wii console.

Quantum3 is the result of 15 years development experience and enables developers to make use of advanced graphical features, including better dynamic bump mapping, light effects, glossing and other visual improvements. Additionally, Quantu..."

"Washington (dbTechno) - According to figures released by The NPD Group, Nintendo managed to sell more Wii consoles than the PS3 and Xbox 360 combined in the month of March. This is all well and good, but the numbers also show that Xbox 360 and PS3 owners are buying more games, despite huge sales of releases such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Wii.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii has managed to sell 2.7 million copies already.

This is only going to grow as Nintendo has ma..."

"In honor of the glorious holiday upon us today, the holiday of 4-20, I give you the Top 7 Characters who have a serious case of the munchies."

"Epic Games’ president, Mike Capps, reiterated what Epic has previously said in an interview with IGN, stating that Epic won’t ever be developing games for the Wii. It’s not about the success of the platform to him, but what can be done on it. When asked whether there would ever be a time when Epic would be forced to give in and create a game for the Wii, Capps said, “no, we go forward, not back. It makes more sense for us to invest in the next-generation tech.”

As for why he believes the W..."

If there's one thing that can be said, it's that most polls are biased. You always seem to find sites such as PSPfanboy doing a poll where you can be sure that the readers have already got their mind set as to which console they prefer. However when the poll comes from a general Gaming site, where people from all walks of life gather... one thing can be said... the only bias in this is that it's a Poll for gamers.

Well, IGN conducted a survey of this sort, and it seems that amongst Gamers,...

"Instructions:

Load boot.elf from Chain Loader. Insert any Wii Game and press reset. Enjoy your region free gaming.

Cool Additional Bonus (optional)

If you own a USB Gecko it will install a remote debugger and screenshot engine into memory and will hook. This means you can load Gecko Tool version included and grab screen shots and use the remote debugger in any Wii game. This is all done on the fly and silently, and has no effect on none USB Gecko users.

Technical Gargon:

Gecko ..."

"I’m guessing here, but it seems logical that Kiki Master and Watsashi no Otochabako will follow in the coming weeks."

"April 15, 2008
Nintendo News: Wii Fit to Keep Americans Moving at $89.99 MSRP

In anticipation of the U.S. launch of Wii Fit™, the new interactive fitness game for the popular Wii™ system, Nintendo of America Inc. has announced pricing details for this groundbreaking release. Available at Nintendo World store starting on May 19, Wii Fit and the innovative Wii Balance Board™ accessory will be bundled and sold together at a suggested retail price of $89.99.

Boasting a dynamic mix of more..."

Researcher and Wii Remote hacker, Johnny Lee; popularized by his video demonstrations he posted on YouTube. Is the latest presentor on TED Talks. What is TED Talks? TED, or Technology, Entertainment Design, started in 1984 as a conference which brought people together from those three industries. These industry specialists then give talks on a certain topic pertaining to their category of specialization.

Johnny Lee is most famously known for his Wii Remote hack as seen in his video 'Head T...

"

Xbox 360

North America:

1. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision)
2. Rock Band Special Edition (MTV Games)
3. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (Ubisoft)
4. Halo 3 (Microsoft)
5. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle (Activision).

Japan:

1. Turok (Touchstone)
2. The Idolm@ster: Live for You! (Namco)
3. Armored Core: For Answer (From Software)
4. Skate (EA Games)
5. Dark Sector (D3 Publisher).

Europe:

1. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (Ubisoft)
2. Halo 3 (Microsoft)
3. Assassin’s Creed (Ubisoft)
4. Devil May Cry 4 (Capcom)
5. Viking: Bat...

"

"Talking as part of a new 'Analyze This' Gamasutra feature examining the recession and gaming, OTX and simExchange analysts have suggested that - in the event of a market slowdown for games - casual and particularly Wii game buyers may be some of the first affected."

"A BBC technology journalist says the deal between Nintendo and the BBC is a huge blow to Wii rivals.

In a new blog post, BBC technology news editor Darren Waters has called yesterday's announcement, which saw the BBC iPlayer supported on the Wii, both ironic and something of a mockery regarding the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360's claims to be multimedia machines.

"How ironic that it is the Nintendo Wii, and not the PlayStation 3 nor Xbox 360, that becomes the first of the current generatio..."

"Harmonix's Rob Kay has responded to criticisms over the European price point for Rock Band, telling Eurogamer: "We're not trying to rip anybody off."

As announced earlier today, Rock Band will launch in Europe on May 23rd for Xbox 360, with PS2, PS3 and Wii versions to follow in the summer. The total cost for the game, drum kit, microphone and guitar will come to GBP 180 / EUR 240 - compared to USD 169 (GBP 85 / EUR 107) in the States.

Speaking to Eurogamer today Kay, who is lead desig..."

"THQ executive Jack Sorenson has branded the hardware battle between Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo as "totally irrelevant", arguing that the rewards offered by each represent a "win" for games publishers.

Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz last week at THQ's product showcase in San Francisco, the US publisher's head of worldwide studios said there was "too much of an emphasis on the sports aspect of who's winning and losing", and that his company was focusing on opportunities rather than installe..."

"We all remember the hilarity surrounding the Chinese answer to Nintendo’s Wii, the Vii. Now it seems a French company is doing the same thing and releasing its own family-friendly, casual-gamey, motion-sensey device for living rooms.

The device, which retails at EUR39.99, features a vibrant portfolio of games including Baseball, Ping Pong, Bowling, Boxing, Football and Tennis.

While it’s easy to laugh at what is blatantly an attempt to horn in on the Wii format at a budget price it is, ..."

"A survey of 10 Australian retail chains who operate over 2,000 stores Conducted by ChannelNews and SmartHouse the research also revealed that the most crucial component in the gaming market in 2008 will be new software. Overall retailers said that the PS3 was selling well because it had a Blu ray drive and that the Nintendo Wii was appealing to both women and "Kids" because of it's interactive capability.

The retailers claimed that the Xbox 360 as a brand had suffered from their "Ring of D..."

"When you get into the specifics, though, is where things get particularly interesting; for instance, check this out:

quote

Among those who use a video game system for online gaming, Xbox 360 is the top system used, with 50 percent stating they play games online via that system. On average, Xbox 360 owners spend the most time per week using their 360s to play games online, followed by PC and PS3 owners using these respective systems for online game play.

Not satisfied with that small nugget, ..."

"Hardware Chart
Sony’s PSP has topped the Japanese hardware chart for the week ending the 30th of March. It was predicted that the PSP hardware sales would increase due to the release of the hugely popular Monster Hunter Portable 2G on the 27th of March, which topped the software chart with 880 000 units sold in its opening week. However, the latest Media Create figures show that the PSP sold an impressive 129 986 units, roughly 70 000 units more than last week’s 59 833 units."

"Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit on June 6 with Legendary set for Q3 2008.

Atari UK has issued an updated release schedule confirming release dates for DBZ: Burst Limit amongst others.

Burst Limit, the first DBZ title for Xbox 360 and PS3, is set for release across Europe on June 6, followed later that month by Alone in the Dark (Xbox 360, PC, Wii, PS2).

Atari's next big release will arrive in Q3 2008 in the shape of Legendary on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, with the PS3 version of Alone in the ..."

"There we all are debating whose console is better, and engaging in “mine is bigger than yours” type arguments, but it seems it could all soon be a pointless argument. Some in the gaming industry are looking in to their crystal balls and predicting the end of home consoles after this current generation.

Sandy Duncan, the man who set up and ran the European Xbox business for Microsoft, and now CEO of his own games company, YoYo, recently gave an interview to That Video Game Blog, and was ask..."

"With a weak dollar, foreign companies that sell their goods in the U.S. for dollars and then convert those dollars to their native currencies get a smaller profit than if they sell their products in countries with strong currencies of their own (such as Europe with the euro). In other words, Nintendo makes a bigger profit on Wiis sold in Europe than on Wiis sold in the U.S.

So Nintendo, Mr. Pachter said, has been behaving perfectly rationally by sending excess Wii consoles to Europe to sat..."

It's March 25th, and thusly, Nintendo's WiiWare has launched in Japan, as a platform for developers with smaller budgets to produce quality, innovative games.

The launch titles are as follows:

Okiraku Ping Pong Wii - 500 Wii Points

Kotoba no Puzzle Mojipittan Wii - 1000 Wii Points

Saku Saku Animal Panic - 1000 Wii Points

Star Solider R - 800 Wii Points

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King - 1500 Wii Points

Tenshi Solitaire - 500 Wii Points

Dr. Mario & Saikin Bokumetsu...

"The Wii was given to the winner of the Super Smash Bros Brawl Competition. We used over 20,000 Swarovski Crystals to create this unique design. Retail price is $4,000."

"Xbox 360:

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

PS3:

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

Nintendo Wii:

Super Smash Bros Brawl

House of the Dead 2 and 3 Returns

George of the Jungle

PS2:

Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

WWE Smackdown vs Raw Superstar

Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz

Buzz Jr. Robo Jam

El Tigre

George of the Jungle

Sprint Cars 2: Showdown at Eldora

World Heroes Anthology

PSP:

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

World C...

"

"In fact, even their downtime activities have changed: Video game sales are way up. There are more pick-up football games. Some grunts even have the opportunity to shop in Iraqi markets.

On base, everyone carries a weapon. That's a rule. You take it with you to the chow hall, to the gym. But, these days in Ramadi, most grunts get more use out of the imaginary guns on their gaming systems then the real deal.

In a converted Iraqi Republican Guard barracks, Sergeant David Carr and several o..."

"And now technology is taking the violence one step further. The Nintendo Wii system that has been praised for getting players more physically involved in games like bowling and golf now has teenagers acting out virtual murders.

When armed with a knife, players actionably have to move their arms in a stabbing motion."

"SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sony Corp's (6758.T: Quote, Profile, Research) PlayStation 3 will double its installed base this year, posting the strongest growth of any video game console and narrowing the gap with rivals, research firm iSuppli said on Thursday.

Worldwide sales of the PS3 are expected to be 10 million units this year, compared with 12.2 million units for Nintendo Co Ltd's (7974.OS: Quote, Profile, Research) Wii and 7.5 million units for Microsoft Corp's(MSFT.O: Quote, Profile,..."

"There's been a lot of press about Microsoft's red ring problem. Estimates of the problem have been all over the map, and when he was working for Microsoft, Peter Moore referred to them as a moving target. Company estimates pinned it at a fairly normal 3%, while some retailers have put the percentage as high as 1/3 of all systems.

A new report claims the truth is somewhere in the middle. SquareTrade deals in selling warranties for electronics, and has amassed their over 1000 warranty purcha..."

"Since the release of the Wii many tech-savvy fans have pointed out that the two USB ports present on the console could open up a whole world of opportunities; one recent firmware update granted the ability to use USB keyboards on the machine, for example. Surely it would be a simple thing for Nintendo to allow Wii owners to hook up external hard drives for storage?"

"While Nintendo's 2007 success now seems like a foregone conclusion, it wasn't always so. In 2005, Electronic Entertainment Expo attendees who'd been wowed by the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 unveilings left Nintendo's press conference shaking their heads after being shown a nonfunctional mock-up of a tiny console code-named "Revolution." When that device was renamed the "Wii" in 2006, doubt became incredulity--until Nintendo showed off the console's motion-sensing remote at an E3 event that was..."

"According to games.blogo.nl, a reliable source closely associated with Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox 360 Arcade (which recently replaced the base Core unit) will be reduced to €199 Euros, which, while a drop of €50 Euros, would also position the Arcade unit at a lower price than the hugely popular Nintendo Wii.

The (unnamed) source offers that Microsoft’s sudden move to hack a chunk from the price of the Arcade unit comes on the back of Sony (and also EA) outlining that the PlayStat..."

"Foreign criminals are being given Nintendo Wiis and a plasma television to while away the time before their deportation, it has been claimed.
They can also buy goods at a store inside the facility and have them delivered to their cells by staff. A source at the centre claimed: "There are plasma TVs in some cells and 48in ones in the communal areas.

"Some detainees have Nintendo Wiis. If the consoles go wrong staff are sent to the nearest Argos to pick up a replacement"

"That will, according to the estimates, be particularly true in Europe, where EA expects the PlayStation 3 to sell between 5 and 6 million units across the year, compared to just 1.5-2.5 million for the Xbox 360.

That means that while the company thinks the two will tie in North America on 4.5 to 5.5 million unit sales, the two sets of numbers combined give Sony's flagship console a compelling 3.5 million lead.

The report predicts the Nintendo Wii will win the year, with a combined total..."

"For our tests, we cleaved to the following criteria: We only used out-of-the box hardware -- that means no charger packs for 360 and Wii, which must be purchased separately. We played a wide variety of games on each console, including lengthy single-player adventures and shallow down loadable games, both online and off. We played for varying time intervals, from fifteen minutes to upwards of eight hours (Hello weekends!). We used Duracell CopperTops for 360 and Wii testing. And we deemed all ..."

"D: any intrest of making a game on the wii? hahaha
YES! Even though I was less than impressed with my Wii, as well as a lot fo the games I have played, I would love to make a game on this system. I think there is a lot to be done with it. Plus...it’s like a BILLION times cheaper to make a Wii game versus a 360 or PS3 game...which is good. Making a 40 or 50 million dollar game is cool, I love making big games don’t get me wrong, but you have soooo many more masters with their hands in the cre..."

"The maker of the hit GameCube series Rogue Squadron is back. In a phone conversation with IGN Wii this morning, company president Julian Eggebrecht confirmed that the studio is underway with at least one all-new Wii project -- and it's not a Virtual Console game. Beyond that confirmation, Eggebrecht was mum, but he did note that the new title would not simply re-use old Rogue Squadron tech; whatever it is, significantly updated or even completely new tech has been developed to help accommodat..."

Could this be a new marketing strategy by Nintendo, or simply a bundle up at the office, as it seems that Nintendo today officially released 18 screenshots of the game Wii Chess which is slated for the upcoming release of 18th January, however one of the screenshots in question seemed a bit odd... it had a message on it, and it wasn't any ordinary message, it's one that annoys all players that get the message:

"A Palace source told The People: "When she saw William playing a game after lunch at Sandringham she thought the Nintendo looked tremendous fun and begged to join in.

"She played a simple ten-pin bowling game and by all accounts was a natural.

"It was hilarious. William was in fits of laughter. He was enormously impressed at having such a cool gran.

"And although she is 81 the Queen's hand-eye co-ordination was as good as somebody half her age.""

"While the Wii isn't known for its particularly awesome online scene (*cough* friend codes *cough*), Nintendo is interested in improving the product. NOA President Reggie Fils-Aime said this morning during a conference call that while they have no interest in adding voice chat to Virtual Console titles, it could be coming to the Wii all the same.

"In terms of voice chat... certainly our system has the capability for online voice chat, what it comes down to is finalizing the peripheral... I ..."

"Nyko, a company that specializes in the development of video game peripherals, has announced a wireless Nunchuck for the Wii. The wireless Nunchuck also comes with a Wii remote.

The Nunchuck works by attaching an add-on for the Wii remote, also designed by Nyko, that allows the Nunchuck to communicate with the Wii remote using a 2.4GHz wireless frequency. The controller will be shown in action at the upcoming CES trade show in the US.

The retail price and date of release for the wireles..."

"GAME OF THE YEAR
BioShock

STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Harmonix

BEST SHOOTER
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision/ Infinity Ward)

BEST RPG
Mass Effect (Microsoft Game Studios/ BioWare)

BEST MILITARY GAME
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision/ Infinity Ward)

BEST INDIVIDUAL SPORTS GAME
skate (Electronic Arts/ EA Black Box)

BEST HANDHELD GAME
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo/ Nintendo)

BEST GRA..."

"Nintendo's Wii is hot right now. So hot that if you managed to get your hands on one it would probably melt the skin from your fingers. Demand is outstripping supply to such an extent that Nintendo's motion sensing machine is flying off the shelves quicker than you can say Wii Fit. So, with that in mind, and because we love to look out for our dear readers, we thought we'd speak to the shops and ask them for their advice on making sure 2007's must have gadget is firmly secure in Santa's sack ..."

"A new retailer poll from across the Pacific has Nintendo hardware and software scoring big for the year end holiday sales rush. Famitsu got the opinions of 93 shops regarding what game product will be big for the end of the year.

Topping the list of product that retailers expect to be in short supply towards the end of the year was Wii Fit. Nintendo's heavily-marketed fitness product, which hit shops on 12/1, got 37 votes, beating out Dragon Quest IV's 26 votes."

"Well-known videogame analyst Michael Patcher says that it will take as long as three months for Wii stock to even out after the Christmas rush.

The Wii is already widely sold out around the world as Nintendo's motion control antics have become the most desired Chrimbo gadget for it's second year, and its unlikely that supplies will recover until April, according to Patcher.

He did, however, state that despite the lack of stock, Nintendo will top Christmas sales with Wii, predicting the..."

"Ah, the irony: a reader sends us this screenshot of the Nintendo Wii News channel admitting its own four-week "defeat" against the Sony PlayStation 3. It's either that a) the channel editors feel they are not being paid enough, b) that Nintendo doesn't give a damn about giving the losing side some respite, c) nobody edits the channel or d) you are all a bunch of Apple Sony fanboys."

"We like to hear people scream at us. Unfortunately, it has been a long while since anyone's actually done it. To compensate, the editors of all three IGN Editorial offices (US, UK, and Australia) got together and decided that it was time to revisit one of the most controversial topics in our business...

Our criteria for creating this list of our picks for the Top 100 Games of All Time are as follows:

-Eligible games had to have been released no later than Decembe