Indy game developer WayForward Technologies today announced it is developing LIT exclusively for Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare service, which is set to launch on May 12 in North America. WayForward describes LIT as a 3D horror puzzler set in a dark high school infested with evil creatures. Players will follow the story of protagonist Jake, a young man who yearns to […]

In a conference call today with analysts and shareholders, THQ boss Brian Farrel revealed that the company is working on All-Star Cheerleading for the Wii. As the title suggests, the game will be centered around cheerleading activities and competitions. Farrel noted that the game will feature compatibility with Nintendo’s soon to be released Wii Balance Board. Expect a formal announcement […]

Back in September of last year, SEGA exec Masanao Maeda expressed his belief that Mario & Sonic would reach global sales of 4 million units, a figure that would match the success of the original Sonic The Hedgehog on Genesis. Not only did the game meet those expectations, it surpassed them by a long shot. SEGA proudly announced that it […]

Namco Bandai today announced that it is bringing We Ski, formerly known as Family Ski, to North America. Slated for a release later this Spring, the game fully utilizes the Wii’s motion-sensing capabilities and will feature support for Nintendo’s Wii Balance Board, which is due out in the states on May 19. Up to four players can test their skills […]

It’s the week before Brawl will finally reach North American store shelves and many were expecting the original Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64 to hit the Virtual Console today. But alas, that is not the case. This week’s Virtual Console update highlights a single title, namely Factor 5’s hit shoot ’em up Super Turrican (SNES – 800 Wii Points). […]

Following word from NGamer magazine that the popular Macromedia Flash title Defend Your Castle would see a release on WiiWare later this year, developer XGen Studios today released screenshots and further details on the game. According to the released fact sheet, the WiiWare edition of Defend Your Castle features unlimited levels, 4-player “jump-in” cooperative play, and enhanced physics and particle […]

Datel today announced availability of the Wii FreeLoader, a disc-based solution for bypassing the Wii’s region lock on games. The software is now available at the official Codejunkies website for $19.99. Wii FreeLoader is really easy to use. Simply insert your FreeLoader disc and load it in the usual way. When the drive stops, eject the Wii FreeLoader disc and […]

Haven’t gotten enough of Super Smash Bros. Brawl? Jealous that Japanese gamers are playing the game right now? To ease the wait, Nintendo today sent over 76 new screenshots of the title. Only less than a few weeks to go before the game is officially released across the states. Too bad Europe is still in for the long haul, with […]

Wii flashing blue? Yep – the big N has quietly rolled out a new Wii system update. Update 3.2 doesn’t add anything significant feature-wise, but does include some tweaks that will improve system performance, according to Nintendo: This update does not affect any prominently-used features or menus; however it does provide some behind the scenes updates that will improve system […]

Back in January, Macromedia Flash developer XGen announced that it was working on a secret project for Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare service. The project in question is none other than an updated port of its popular Defend Your Castle Flash game. Formally revealed in the April issue of UK-based NGamer magazine, the WiiWare port is undergoing a facelift in terms of […]

The first batch of shipments for the Wii edition of Guitar Hero III suffered from an audio output glitch which resulted in mono sound quality even when hooked up to a stereo setup. Initially, Activision offered customers affected by the bug a free replacement disc. Now, the company is offering a full monetary refund in the amount of $132 USD […]

Nintendo plans to follow in the footsteps of both Sony and Microsoft and allow developers to offer downloadable content for games on its Wii console. Nintendo Network Group manager Takashi Aoyama broke the news in his GDC speech today. Wii owners will be able to use their Wii Points to purchase add-on content for disc-based and upcoming WiiWare titles. Downloadable […]

During a GDC presentation today, Nintendo announced that it plans to introduce a pay to play plan for certain Nintendo WiFi Connection enabled titles. While Nintendo Network Group manager Takashi Aoyama did not reveal which upcoming titles will fall under the new plan, he did say that to avoid customer confusion, the titles will be specially marked with a red […]

Nintendo of Europe announced today that Wii owners will be able to download Commodore 64 classics from the Virtual Console service later this year. Released back in 1982, the Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer system. Available at 500 Wii Points each, the initial C64 lineup will consist of old-school classics like International Karate and Uridium. The games are […]

Indy developer Frontier Developments, known for Thrillville and entries in the RollerCoaster Tycoon series, today announced its first WiiWare title. Built with a proprietary 3D engine, LostWinds is an enchanting adventure that follows the story of Enril the wind spirit, who embarks on a quest to rescue Toku, a young boy that wields the key to releasing the ancient curse […]

We’ve received official confirmation that Nintendo’s upcoming downloadable game service, WiiWare, will launch May 12 in North America. No word on what games will be available at launch, although Nintendo mentions that early titles will include Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, LostWinds, and a new episodic series from Telltale. Also with a solid date is WiiFit. […]

Here it is, Nintendo has released the final box art and packaging images for Mario Kart Wii, scheduled to grace retailers in Spring 2008.

The latest chapter in the ongoing fight against software piracy sees Nintendo filing a request to the U.S. Trade Representative that governments around the world, specifically in China, Korea, Central and South America, should take a more aggressive stance to combat piracy of Nintendo video games and system. Nintendo estimates that in 2007, piracy resulted in nearly $975 million USD […]

It’s official: Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the fastest selling Wii title to date in Japan. Following its release on January 31, the title has went on to sell over a million copies, according to sales figures from market researchers at Enterbrain. Just for comparisons sake – it took Wii Fit seven weeks to hit a million units sold, while […]

The first entry in Natsume’s popular Harvest Moon (800 Wii Points) farm-simulation series hits the Wii Virtual Console today. Originally released on the SNES, the game invites players to take on the role of a country folk in managing a successful farm. Joining Natsume’s gem is another fast-paced shump from Hudson — Lords of Thunder (800 Wii Points) for the […]