Square’s 1996 SNES hit Super Mario RPG has been given a rating by Australia’s OFLC. Considering the European Virtual Console usually receives the same titles that Nintendo releases over in Australia, it looks like Mario RPG will make its Euro debut in the near future. As is the norm for import offerings, expect to pay a small premium when the […]

According to a GI.biz piece, Sony is working on a Wiimote-inspired controller for the PlayStation 3, complete with motion sensing functionality and the ability to break in two separate units. Working, fully functional units of the device have already been sent to development studios, allegedly. There’s been no word on when an official announcement will be made and company spokespersons […]

The NPD Group has released its North American retail software and hardware sales figures for the month of May. Unsurprisingly, Nintendo managed to hold onto its seemingly impenetrable throne for yet another month, leading by more than comfortable margins in both console and handheld hardware sales. Further proving that Grand Theft Auto IV has had little to no impact on […]

Independent developer High Voltage Software today announced that its Wii exclusive first-person shooter The Conduit is slated for a release in the first quarter of 2009. Promising to “provide some of the best visuals seen to date on Nintendo’s Wii gaming console,” the game is powered by the developer’s in-house Quantum 3 engine, which boasts graphical features such as dynamic […]

Editorial written by Luke Pyper of Fit Gamer The news this week is full of the government’s incentive to splash out on fitness programs across the country. But without motivating people to engage with their new equipment it could all be for nothing. Let’s review the situation and consider some alternatives. Keeping fit is all about attitude. Any personal trainer […]

The first details on Activision’s latest installment in the Call of Duty series hit the internet today, courtesy of UK-based rag gamesTM. According to the magazine’s report, Call of Duty 5 will launch under the title “Call of Duty: World at War.” Treyarch of Call of Duty 3 “fame” is handling development duties instead of Infinity Ward, as expected, with […]

If you want to get your hands on the upcoming Resident Evil 0 Wii port, which is due out this July in Japan, it looks like the only option will be to import. In a brief post over at the official Capcom forums, company VP Christian Svensson explains that Capcom USA has been asked to localize and bring the title […]

RPG development house Square Enix has sent over a fresh selection of screenshots from Chocobo’s latest console outing, showcasing a variety of dungeon locales, mini-games, and the game’s menu interface. Entitled Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon, the game is slated to hit Wii on July 9, complete with the series’ staple of randomly generated dungeons and a new WiFi-compatible virtual […]

Is Castlevania heading to Wii? Rumors regarding a Wii entry in the series first surfaced when leaked screenshots – which later turned out to be legit – from the DS title Order of Ecclesia showcased a Wii sub-menu item, hinting at possible Wii to DS connectivity. Konami has since refused to comment on the leak and the official word currently […]

The Sting developed board game-RPG hybrid known as Dokapon Kingdom will see a stateside release on October 14 for Wii and Nintendo DS, publisher Atlus announced today. In the game, players take control of a warrior who has been asked by the King of Dokapon to fight and defeat an army of fiends surrounding the land. Upon completion of the […]

Yesterday, Capcom hinted that a new title was in development for the Wii. Today, they’ve announced Spyborgs, an original waggle-powered action title heading exclusively to Nintendo’s white wonder next year. Developed by Bionic Games, a studio composed of ex developers from Insomniac Games and High Impact, the game’s world resembles that of a Saturday morning cartoon. Players can assume the […]

Speaking in a recent interview, LucasArts PR manager Chris Norris and Jeffrey Gullett, assistance producer for the company’s upcoming shooter Fracture, were asked about the possibility of bringing point-and-click adventure classics such as Indiana Jones and the Fate of the Atlantis and Monkey Island to the Wii or Nintendo DS. While Norris said that releasing such titles on both of […]

Mega Man? Bionic Commando Wii? A totally new IP? Whatever it is, Capcom is working on a yet to be announced project for Nintendo’s waggle box. That’s according to the company’s Christian Svensson, who responded to the following in a recent Q&A session: Q: Are we going to see Bionic Commando, Lost Planet or something like this on the Wii?” […]

This week’s Wii Shop Channel update kicks off with the addition of Ubisoft’s top-down shooter Protöthea for WiiWare. Previously seen on PC, the game spans 10 missions across four distinct worlds. Joining Protöthea is Two Tribes’ frantic egg-gathering puzzler Toki Tori. Utilizing the Wii Remote in a variety of unique ways, the game consists of 70 levels ranging from simple […]

WiiWare has been out in the states for a couple weeks now and those who frequently download Wii content are already lamenting about the lack of internal storage space. In a recent interview, Tom Prata, senior director of product development over at Nintendo of America, was asked if the company had a solution in the works to remedy these woes. […]

Finally. The masterful Square Enix and Nintendo collaboration, otherwise known as Super Mario RPG, will hit the Wii Virtual Console this June in Japan. The title will cost 900 Wii Points, compared to the usual SNES price of 800 Wii Points. Unfortunately, Nintendo doesn’t love us as much as Japan and never releases its VC release schedule early here in […]

Games sporting hand-drawn 2D visuals on home consoles are a dime a dozen these days, but according to a Japanese fact sheet, the recently announced Wario Land Shake for Wii will feature platforming elements elements on a 2D plane. Additionally, the supplied fact sheet – translated courtesy of NeoGAF member Teknoman – reveals that players will be able to literally […]

Mega-publisher Electronic Arts has released details on the forthcoming SimCity Creator for the Nintendo DS and Wii. Billed as an all-new experience from the Sims label, the game allows players to “create, enjoy and destroy” their own city. The Wii edition of the game will feature a user interface tailored towards the unique control capabilities of the Wii Remote, coupled […]

Tecmo today sent over a selection of all-new screenshots from the bo-less but still faithful Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff, which due out across North America on Nintendo DS in September. Despite the exclusion of famed running back Bo Jackson, Tecmo is still promising the game will be awesome. Looking at these shots, we tend to agree. On a separate note, the […]

French-based publisher Ubisoft today announced that the lovable and mischievous rabbids are returning this holiday season in Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party for the Nintendo DS and Wii. “The Rayman Raving Rabbids titles have been an immense success, entertaining the world over,” said Yves Guillemot, president and chief executive officer, Ubisoft. “The inclusion of the Wii Balance Board into the […]