Nintendo will soon terminate its online services for the Wii and DS. According to a report from the company, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection services for the two systems will cease to operate beginning May 20. Online multiplayer and leaderboard components will be affected, and players will no longer be able to play titles such as Mario Kart DS and Super Smash […]
Nintendo will be airing one of its special Nintendo Direct presentations tonight. The company has confirmed that it will be discussing Wii, 3DS, and DS news. It’s a bit strange that the Wii U wasn’t mentioned, and unless Nintendo is planning on surprising gamers, I doubt we’ll get any new info on the upcoming console. Speaking of surprises, what can […]
In the latest Iwata Asks roundtable segment, Nintendo game director Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that he intended to make Zelda: Ocarina of Time entirely in first-person.
A Nintendo representative confirmed to Wired at this week’s New York-based 3DS press event that the ability to browse the web and download digital games on 3DS will come post-launch. Reportedly, the functionality will be added later on in the form of firmware updates, similar to Sony’s strategy for the PSP. Nintendo plans on populating the 3DS download store — […]
The Xbox 360 platform saw incredible growth in December, shifting 1.86 million units in its best sales month ever according to retail tracking firm NPD. In fact, it was the only platform to enjoy a year-over-year increase in hardware sales over 2009. Elsewhere across the spectrum, things aren’t looking as rosy, especially not for Sony. While big hitters like Black […]
No platform launch is complete without Madden, right? EA today announced that it is gearing up to bring gaming’s football titan over to the 3DS early next year, to coincide with the handheld’s March debut. Backed by 3D depth camera effects, the 3DS iteration will bring with it a “comprehensive handheld experience.” Gameplay modes promised include authentic 11-on-11 football, fast-paced […]
When it comes to product promotion, Activision is leaving no stone unturned with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops. The publisher sent word today that the game’s November 9 release will coincide with availability of the official soundtrack. Scheduled to hit iTunes and “other major digital media retailers,” the 30-track offering features music of film composer Sean Murray, […]
DS sales took a massive hit this year, with Nintendo’s latest finanical report revealing worldwide unit sales of 6.69 million over the six months ending September 30, 2010. While that’s nothing to scoff at, the figure represents a significant decline of 42 percent — down from 11.7 million last year over the same time period. Of course, with the 3DS […]
Nintendo of America finally jumped on the bandwagon with its other regional divisions today, announcing that a pair of red Wii and DSi XL bundles, reserved for Mario’s 25th anniversary, will hit the US on November 7. The confirmation solidifies listings that inadvertently emerged over at retailer Wal-Mart last week, ahead of Nintendo’s official word. Here’s a run-down on what’s […]
Square Enix has stamped a January 11 release date on Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded, the publisher announced today. Story-wise, the Nintendo DS title picks up where KH2 left off, as players unravel the mystery behind an entry in Jiminy Cricket’s journal that he did not write. Perplexed by its significance, King Mickey digitizes the journal, opening up a “datascape” to explore […]
Echoing criticism made by vocal core gamers, Nintendo has conceded that its suite of online services for Wii and DS are lagging behind the competition. While company CEO Satoru Iwata admits that Nintendo is “not currently satisfied” with its online offerings, he reassures that efforts to bring forth improvements are underway. At the same time, Iwata feels online comes secondary to a compelling […]
Popular consensus is that Nintendo stole the spotlight at this year’s E3, and we’re inclined to agree. With a venerable lineup strewn across both the hardware and software segments, Nintendo showcased offerings that pleased everyone: from the most casual to the most devout core gamers. A power-packed conference from beginning to end, Nintendo spent very little time on number crunching charts and related sales statistics: their message […]
Activision’s plans to leverage the Bond license going forward may include a new GoldenEye title for Wii and DS, according to a source close to Eurogamer. Separate from the Bond racer purported to be in development at Bizarre Creations, the title is reportedly due out in November and “may” be a remake of 1997’s N64 cult-classic, originally developed by Rare.
Publisher Nintendo today announced that the ninth entry in Square Enix’s long-running RPG franchise — Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies — will hit North American retailers on July 11, a full year after the initial Japanese release. A European release will follow suit on July 23.
NPD figures for March are in and suffice to say, it was an interesting month for both camps. For the second consecutive month, Xbox 360 edged past the PS3, a victory Microsoft might not have had if Final Fantasy XIII never made the multi-platform jump. Cumulatively, Square Enix’s RPG opus sold over 1.3 million copies on both formats. The lion’s […]
As part of a revision to their 2009-10 outlook, Ubisoft confirmed that both Splinter Cell: Conviction and R.U.S.E. have been delayed into the company’s next fiscal year. Originally slated for February, Conviction is now due out in April 2010. While not exactly a huge setback, it’s still a significant bump, especially when considering how many times this title has been […]
Publisher Atlus today announced plans to bring Metal Slug XX to PSP, an enhanced version of DS title Metal Slug 7 with the much-welcomed addition of cooperative play at a palatable budget price to boot: $19.99. Players can choose between six characters from the Metal Slug universe, engaging in frantic non-stop shoot em’ up action that fans of the series […]
Mistwalker boss and creator of the Final Fantasy series Hironobu Sakaguchi has hinted at a new project on his blog. Judging from the cryptic note he left, all signs point to a project that is finished or at least nearing completion, meaning we should expect concrete details on it soon.
As part of a promotion Ubisoft is running with GameStop, those who pre-order COP: The Recruit for DS – either online or at retail locations across North America – will receive an unlock code to access exclusive bonus missions. There’s no word on what the missions will entail, but at no extra cost, that’s a sweet deal. As the first […]
In a press release detailing its holiday lineup, Nintendo revealed that DS title The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is on track for a December 7 release in North America. While story details are still shrouded in mystery, the title features an cel-shaded art style fondly reminiscent of Phantom Hourglass. Apart from the added element of stylus driven controls, gameplay […]