Why no downloadable content for Rock Band Wii? Harmonix design director Rob Kay is blaming it on the console’s lack of adequate storage space. No hard drive peripheral, as Kay rightly points out, is a vexing problem. Come on Nintendo, we need a hard drive. That’s what we want. The whole problem is there’s nowhere to store it [downloadable content]. […]

In a somewhat unexpected move, Nintendo has revealed that it is releasing a Wii-white GameCube controller in Japan. Aside from the obvious color change and 3 meter long cable, this is an original, bare-bones GC pad with no extra functionality. Scheduled for a release later this month, the controller will retail for 2,000 yen, or around $20. Unsurprisingly, there’s been […]

Recently, we gave word that a Wii firmware update issued late last month could possibly block Datel’s region-bypassing FreeLoader disc, if the Wii System Menu was updated to use IOS37 by an upcoming game disc or supplemental update. Turns out that Mario Kart Wii may be the first game title to block the device, even though early reports have indicated […]

Yesterday, developer Telltale Games confirmed that it is bringing the first season of Sam and Max to Wii this fall. We’re excited about that, but what’s going on with their new episodic game series for WiiWare? According to Telltale Games CEO Dan Connors, the new WiiWare series will be unveiled next week during Nintendo’s Media Summit. Barring any last minute […]

Now you can play as bounty hunter Samus Aran in Unreal Tournament III. Modder Arcand has released a custom skin that players can load up on their PlayStation 3 to play as the star-studded Nintendo mascot. The model comes complete with an alternate armor set, maskless face, and gun arm. Not bad. Though the legality of this is somewhat questionable, […]

This week sees the release of the 200th retro offering on the Wii Virtual Console service in European territories, Nintendo announced today. To celebrate the achievement, two of the first Commodore 64 titles, namely Uridium and International Karate, hit the VC today in Europe at a price point of 500 Wii Points each. Joining Uridium and International Karate is home […]

It was inevitable, but now we have official confirmation from SEGA that games from its 8-bit Master System will hit the Wii Virtual Console service in North America. WonderBoy and Fantasy Zone are set to be among the first wave of Master System titles to hit the service, although specific release dates were not given. The games will cost 400 […]

According to a supposed internal GameStop release date list, which is pictured above, Wii Fit will launch in North America at the suggested retail price of $89.99. Despite announcing an official release date for the peripheral last month, Nintendo still has yet to confirm pricing details. Wii Fit to Cost $89.99 [Wii Cast]

Wii owners — get ready to rock. Harmonix and its parent company MTV today announced that Rock Band will hit Nintendo’s Wii on June 22 for an MSRP of $169. Much like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 release before it, Rock Band for Wii will ship in a special edition bundle pack which includes the software, drums, microphone and […]

It’s Monday, and that means it is time for yet another Wii Virtual Console update. This week brings us the Square developed NES shooter King’s Knight (500 Wii Points). In the game, players embark on an epic quest to rescue a princess named Claire, who has been unwillingly kidnapped by an evil dragon. Rounding out this week’s VC offerings is […]

Sure, we know when Nintendo is launching its upcoming WiiWare download service in Japan. Same goes for North America. But Europe? Nothing official yet. Well, until now that is. Owners of a Wii console in the region are being notified with the following message when downloading the latest system update: This update features support for the WiiWare download service planned […]

SEGA has announced an official release date for its upcoming video game adaptation of Jon Favreau’s Iron Man. The title will launch day and date with the movie on May 2, across a number of platforms, including the Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PSP, PS2, Wii, PC and PlayStation 3. Additionally, SEGA has confirmed that the game will feature voice talent […]

The critically acclaimed Super Smash Bros. Brawl has sold over 1.4 million copies in its first week, officially making it Nintendo of America’s fastest selling video game title ever, the company announced today. Super Smash Bros. Brawl has made the leap from video game to cultural phenomenon,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. […]

The weekly Wii Virtual Console update returns with a fresh serving of two gaming classics. First up this week is Irem’s Super R-Type (800 Wii Points) for the SNES. Known for its extremely challenging aka controller breaking gameplay thanks to a lack of mid-level checkpoints, the shooter is essentially a port of R Type and R Type II, with some […]

According to Develop magazine, various studios are in anguish over Microsoft’s decision to offer lower royalty rates to developers working on titles for its Xbox Live Arcade service. Reportedly, Nintendo is taking advantage of the situation by offering increased royalties in an attempt to convert these studios over to its WiiWare service. “Frankly, we’re not looking at making games for […]

The NPD Group has released the software and hardware sales figures for the month of February. As expected, the Nintendo DS took first place, while the Wii placed second. Surprisingly, the PlayStation 2 pulled ahead of both the PS3 and Xbox 360, taking third place. The PS3 once again outsold the Xbox 360, with Microsoft blaming the low sales figures […]

Nintendo today announced that Mario Kart Wii is set to hit North American retailers on April 27. Surprisingly, that’s 16 days after the scheduled European release date. The release will coincide with the launch of an all-new Mario Kart Wii Channel, a channel in which players can compete in tournaments, check worldwide rankings, keep tabs on their friends and download […]

Hudson today announced that an online enabled version of the popular puzzle classic Tetris will hit Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare download service this summer. The online mode is said to feature support for six player matches. Also present will be a two player co-op mode in which players aim to clear blocks on a single playing field. While the game is […]

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates, which shipped to North American retailers today for the Nintendo DS, includes a new copy protection scheme that attempts to discourage users from running an unauthorized copy of the game on certain DS flash cards. Users of popular flash cards such as the R4 and M3 Simply are greeted with a […]

Turns out, a number of owners of the US version of Super Smash Bros. Brawl are experiencing the very same disc read error that plagued the Japanese launch. As Brawl was shipped on a dual layer DVD, Nintendo says that some Wii consoles are having trouble reading in data from the disc due to “contamination on the lens of the […]