It’s official — Nintendo is expanding its range of bundled offerings with a new system color to complement its peripheral line-up in North America. That color is of course black. Priced at $199, the bundle includes both Wii Sports and its MotionPlus-touting sequel Wii Sports Resort. That’s not one, but two games for the same price. Nintendo says the offer […]

Offering a eccentric mix of gunblazing and sword-swinging gameplay, Ubisoft’s MotionPlus-powered sequel Red Steel 2 makes its ascent onto store shelves this week in North America. In commemoration of the occasion, the publisher has sent over a high-octane launch trailer that covers all bases. From up-close-and-personal swordplay to pursing a pack of bandits on motorcycles in a riveting chase, the […]

With Wii exclusive Red Steel 2 only a mere five days away, the countdown to its March 23 release in North America is on. The wait can be antagonizing and publisher Ubisoft feels your pain, being so kind as to offer up yet another gameplay trailer. This clip introduces several of the game’s nefarious baddies, including psychopath Payne and warlord […]

Ubisoft offers up yet another speed art drawing clip guaranteed to evoke feelings of awe and amazement at a blistering pace. This one highlights the lone ninja Shinjiro, donned in a sleek armor suit. Looks stealthy, not to mention imposing. Red Steel 2 is slated for a March 23 release on Wii.

Ubisoft offers up yet another spiffy Red Steed 2 speed drawing clip, this time highlighting graceful female lead Tamiko. Feels like someone turned up the heat, yeah? Exclusive to Wii, Red Steel 2 hits store shelves March 23 as one of the first titles in its genre to take full advantage of the MotionPlus attachment. In case you missed it, […]

With the March 23 release of MotionPlus-exclusive Red Steel 2 inching closer, Ubisoft has released a speed art video that depicts the main protagonist being drawn in meticulous detail, from sketch to a vibrant illustration rich with color. If you have a couple minutes to spare, check it out. In a related tidbit, those who become a fan of the […]

Last June, when word emerged that Nintendo was working on another Zelda title, Miyamoto strongly implied that it would take advantage of MotionPlus but wasn’t ready to label it a requirement. Understandably so, considering the attachment had just been released. Producer Eiji Aonuma, however, now feels that MotionPlus has made its way into enough households to confirm that its use […]

Nintendo announced today that it will release a “limited edition” Wii Sports Resort bundle that doubles the value proposition with not one, but two MotionPlus accessories for $60. Factoring in the numbers, that’s $10 more than the standard bundle but with a savings of $40 overall. Not too shabby.

Ubisoft has released a selection of new screenshots from its Pelé and Mia Hamm-starring Wii soccer title Academy of Champions. Showing off a variety of intimidating super moves that can surprise even the most prepared goalies, these screens highlight the game’s lush, colorful visuals. Featuring mini-games and gameplay mechanics that take advantage of the Wii Balance Board and MotionPlus attachment, […]

Wii shooter The Conduit and fans are already wondering if a sequel is planned. Of course, it’s a bit early to say, but developer High Voltage is already expressing interest. In a podcast interview on Radio-Blodec, producer Joshua Olsen explicitly stated that a sequel was not in the works at this time but on a more positive note, further mentioned […]

Last week Ubisoft invited a group of journalists, including myself, to its San Francisco-based studio to check out the company’s upcoming slate of titles on Nintendo platforms. One such title was the MotionPlus-exclusive Red Steel 2, the in-name sequel to 2006’s Wii launch effort. Does the title break new ground in an oft-attempted and admittedly crowded genre? Read on for […]

Casually announced during a Q&A roundtable session at E3, Nintendo creative director Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that its next Zelda title for Wii will take advantage of the MotionPlus attachment. But a question looming on many minds is if the title will actually require MotionPlus, which is currently sold separately at $20 and will debut in bundle form with Wii Spots […]

Ubisoft is harnessing the enhanced precision offered by MotionPlus in Red Steel 2, the upcoming sequel to 2006’s sword and gunplay hybrid. Of course, taking advantage of the newfangled technology is rife with creative risks, as director Jason Vandenberghe points out in an interview with Nintendo Power: It’s a huge risk. We have no idea what the penetration rate for […]

Update: The official Red Steel 2 website also went up today, prominently featuring the game’s logo and a catchphrase highlighting MotionPlus compatibility. Keep an eye out for updates. Ubisoft officially announced today that Red Steel 2, the second installment in its katana-brandishing first person shooter hybrid, will hit the Nintendo Wii later this holiday season. Set on a high-tech metropolis […]

Nintendo announced today that its Wii MotionPlus accessory will launch across U.S. shores on June 8. Priced at $19.99, the device offers increased accuracy over the original Wii Remote, netting precise motion-tracking throughout all 360 degrees of movement. Wii MotionPlus represents a new evolution in video game control. The variety of fun games in Wii Sports Resort show off its […]

Speaking to MTV’s Patrick Klepek, High Voltage Software COO Eric Nofsinger revealed that the company’s hardcore-tailored first-person shooter The Conduit will feature use of the Wii MotionPlus accessory. We want to support [the MotionPlus]. Probably for this version of the game there’s not going to be a whole ton of really extensive use of the Wii MotionPlus. For the sequel […]

InvenSense’s MotionPlus technology is not exclusive to Nintendo, company exec Joe Virginia revealed in a recent interview with Eurogamer. As you’d expect, other parties are taking interest in licensing the tech, but Joe of course isn’t saying who: I can’t get into details about other folks that are interested in this technology, but as you might imagine of course there […]

The follow-up to Ubisoft’s sword-slashing shooter hybrid Red Steel will utilize Nintendo’s recently announced Wii MotionPlus peripheral, according to Ubisoft executive director Alain Corre. Red Steel 2 has been in development for many months now, and this new device will help us be even more precise in what we do with the product.

Nintendo has announced Wii Sports Resort, the successor to Wii’s highly-acclaimed launch hit. The game will ship bundled with the recently announced Wii MotionPlus accessory, which adds 1:1 motion-sensing precision to the standard Wii Remote controller. During the conference, Nintendo execs Reggie Fils-Aime and Cammie Dunaway demoed the game, participating in a number of outdoor activities, including Frisbee, Jet Skiing, […]