Developed by independent developer Bplus, Plattchen was the first title to be announced for Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare service. A few more details on the game have now been revealed as a result of an interview with German site GamesCathedral. * The name “PLÄTTCHEN†is final, worldwide * It’s a mix between a shooter and a puzzle game * You can […]
Wedbush Morgan Securities’ analyst Michael Pachter has predicted that the Wii’s lasting bout of momentum will last until Sony drops the price of its PlayStation 3 down to $300. He further believes that 2008 is “definitely” Sony’s year, with hits like Grand Theft Auto IV and exclusives such as Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. I think the Wii momentum will last […]
Canadian studio XGen has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nintendo to develop a new title for the company’s upcoming WiiWare service. While the title itself remains unnamed, XGen Studios President Skye Boyes said in an interview that the title will include co-op elements, coupled with “irresistibly charming art direction.” XGen Studios’ past works include developing Macromedia […]
Anxious to get your hands on the Wii version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008? Konami today announced a late March release for the waggle-powered soccer title, along with a few other details. In addition to letting players utilize the Wii Remote to guide the ball using a point and drag system, the Wii version will feature full Mii support. Users […]
Nintendo today sent over an updated release schedule for the first half of 2008 for both the Wii and Nintendo DS. While the list doesn’t contain any surprises, it does reveal a March 25 release date for Capcom’s Okami Wii port. Other notable titles include Mario Kart Wii which is expected in Spring, while Wii Fit will head stateside in […]
Japan’s prestigious console-game rag Famitsu has awarded the elusive perfect 40/40 score to Nintendo’s upcoming Wii title Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The score is based on four different reviewers, who each gave the game a 10. This makes Super Smash Bros. Brawl the fourth Nintendo-produced game to receive a perfect score from the publication. It also makes waiting another month […]
Last week we reported on retailer listings which suggested that Brawl had been pushed back from its scheduled February release date to March. Turns out those listings were in fact right on. Brawl director Masahiro Sakurai today confirmed the delay on the game’s official website. Due to delays in the completion of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, we’ve had to change […]
Known for the hit GameCube series Star Wars: Rogue Squadron and the oft-maligned PS3 title Lair, Factor 5 has confirmed that it is developing a new, exclusive Wii title. Although the Wii and GameCube are similar spec-wise, company president Julian Eggebrecht confirmed in a phone conversion with IGN that the new title for Wii would not simply re-use the old […]
Everyone’s favorite yellow dot eater hits the Wii Virtual Console this week in Pac-Attack (800 Wii Points) for the Super NES. In the game, players must line up blocks horizontally on a Tetris-like board while Pac-Man runs around devouring ghosts. Also on the VC this week is Riot Zone (800 Wii Points), a TurboGrafx16 side-scrolling beat ’em up that follows […]
RPG development house Square Enix recently trademarked the name “Crystal Guardians” to be used in a future video game title. Rumors suggest that the title may be a new entry in the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series. Another, more realistic, possibility is that the title will be used for the North American release of upcoming WiiWare title Final Fantasy Crystal […]
Right now, Capcom has no plans to develop a Wii version of their update to 1988 NES classic Bionic Commando, which is currently slated to appear on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. However, speaking in a recent interview, Capcom producer Ben Judd said that a Wii version is “possible” if fans make enough noise. It will largely depend […]
Dutch-based developer Engine Software today announced Project Bang!, an original game title set for release in March 2008 on Nintendo’s upcoming WiiWare download service. Project Bang! is a casual-type game, featuring addictive gameplay using the motion sensing capabilities of the Wii Remote controller, and will support a two-player battle mode.
There’s a new challenger joining the Super Smash Bros. Brawl character roster and it’s none other than Captain Olimar along with a host of five multicolored Pikmin friends, Brawl creator Masahiro Sakurai announced today. Masahiro Sakurai reveals that Olimar needs the Pikmin to perform his Smash Attack, and that the creatures have a strong tendency to scatter. Additionally, Sakurai uploaded […]
Is the Wii a fad? The Wii has been out for over a year now and has yet to show decline in popularity, so it’s rather hard to think of it as a fad at this point. Still, Codemasters CEO Rod Cousens believes that the Wii is in fact a fad. Read his thoughts below. I think this cycle has […]
According to a Bloomberg Japan report, Nintendo’s Wii console outpaced the PS3 three-to-one in total sales for the year of 2007. In terms of raw data, Nintendo sold 3.63 million Wii units last year, compared to the PS3’s 1.21 million units sold during the same time period. Microsoft’s Xbox 360 took last place in Japan, finishing off with a paltry […]
This week’s Wii Virtual Console update kicks off with the release of NES classic StarTropics. The game takes the old-school Zelda formula and mixes it with platforming elements. The story begins with Mike Jones, a teenage star pitcher from Seattle who sets off to locate his famous archeologist uncle, Dr. Jones. At 500 Wii Points, this one’s a steal. Next […]
Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that “complete” downloadable DS games were coming to the Wii. This is not true, according to Nintendo, which issued a statement over the matter today: An article about the Nintendo DS video game system in the December 31 Business Day section (of the NYT) incorrectly referred to future capabilities of the device. […]
Hudson today announced that the Adidas-endorsed Deca Sports is heading to the Wii this Summer. Deca Sports includes ten sporting events in all, including Beach Volleyball, Snowboard Cross, Badminton, Basketball, Curling, Figure Skating, Archery, Supercross, Soccer and Kart Racing. Each sport in the game will fully utilize the Wii Remote in unique yet accessible ways. With a subtle swing of […]
During Nintendo’s Fall Conference, it was announced that the Wii would be able to download and beam over DS game demos to the DS. However, according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, the Wii will also be able to transfer “complete games” (meaning, not demos) straight over to the Nintendo DS. The complete games bit isn’t exactly elaborated on, […]
Amidst the dawning of a new year comes Nintendo’s weekly Wii Virtual Console update with three new retro classics up for grabs. This week’s lineup includes the likes of NES puzzle-action hit Bubble Bobble (500 Wii Points), Genesis action RPG Light Crusader (800 Wii Points), and SNK’s Top Hunter (900 Wii Points) for the Neo Geo, a side scrolling arcade […]