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  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: Bits, Busts, And Chariots Of WiiWare

    Busting moves, tripping bits, and racing chariots are just some of the fun activities presented in this week's downloadable games for the Nintendo Wii and DSi. More »
    07/06/09
    6,115
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Bii Nii Wii Nii Live from the Show-Me-State: Has Nintendo ever released and WiiWare sales figures? I skimmed through the WiiWare titles last night for the first... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    Fez To Get Awesome On XBLA "Early 2010"

    Polytron's Fez is coming (finally!) to Xbox Live Arcade next year, the independent developer announced today. Yes, that will be a long wait on top of what seems like an already long wait for the gorgeous puzzle-platformer. More »
    07/02/09
    6,842
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by FuuKuy: ey! what about PC version? Is supposed to be the first released.... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Tales Of Monkey Island - Not One Of Those Wet Bones

    Take a look at how well Telltale is handling being responsible for the continuation of one of the most beloved adventure game franchises of all time. More »
    07/02/09
    10,781
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by ThursdayNext: Why no love for the PS3? Why??? Escape From Monkey Island was on my PS2. I want one on my... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • preview

    Bit.Trip: Core Preview: Thumb-Aching Good Fun

    Bit.Trip: Core is the second installment of a six-part WiiWare music game series developed by Gaijin Games. More »
    07/01/09
    2,761
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    By AJ Glasser

    Comment by ieatchocolate: Looks just as hard as the first one. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: Summertime In The Fantasy Zone

    It's summertime, and on top of the usual crop of random puzzle games and a return to the Fantasy Zone, Nintendo has a couple of games available for download today that accurately simulate being outside. More »
    06/29/09
    6,114
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Tidusx100: I wonder if water warfare will be better than conduit 12 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    It's Cave Story Time, Kids

    Nintendo did some in-house promo vids during E3 for upcoming games. One of them is Cave Story! It has loads of gameplay footage! And appropriate recognition for the original developer! So let's watch.
    06/25/09
    7,716
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by yourmom2161: Not really sure what reason I'd have to buy this when it's already free for the PC, other than supporting... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Eduardo The Samurai Toaster Micro-Review

    If anything, Semnat Studios' Eduardo the Samurai Toaster for WiiWare deserves a spot in the head-turning game title hall of fame. More »
    06/23/09
    7,193
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: You know, this is kind of a funny coincidence, but I'm watching Brave Little Toaster right now. ...It's a lot darker... 18 Responses | Other threads

  • The Nintendo Download

    The Nintendo Download: Random Monday Morning Goodness

    What this week's Nintendo Download lacks in must-have titles it makes up for in sheer guts, with brain training, puzzles, a little golf, and a simulated planet all on offer. More »
    06/22/09
    7,693
    48

    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Andre Ondre: I have a DS lite and I am embarrassed and ashamed to see download games on DSI are this bad... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Swords & Soldiers Micro-Review: Violence Included

    WiiWare had been hurting for games about killing. But the originators of de Blob have released a cartoon-violent battle between Vikings, Aztecs and ninja monkeys to more than compensate. More »
    06/17/09
    6,182
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    By Stephen Totilo

    Comment by Malthius: Side-scrolling RTS? King Arthur's World! 3 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: Toast, Rainbows, And Plumber Utilities

    This week in the Nintendo Download we have three catchy new WiiWare titles, one welcome to the Fantasy Zone, and another clock/calculator combo for the DSi. More »
    06/15/09
    5,513
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by tralfaz23: no Earthbound = FAIL 7 Responses | Other threads

  • gallery

    Eduardo Toasts WiiWare This Monday

    The long wait is over, as Semnat Studios announces Eduardo the Samurai Toaster is coming to WiIWare on Monday, June 15th. Let us celebrate with screens, as a toast would be in poor taste. More »
    06/09/09
    4,804
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Maxyboy13: The pitch for this game probably went like this. "So what's this game about?" "Well you like toasters right?" "I do enjoy toast..." "You... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Mini-Marches To DSiWare

    What new digital treasure await the Wii Point and DSi Point bearing Nintendo fan this week? Perhaps most noteworthy is arrival of Mario vs Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, announced last week for the Nintendo DSi and available right now. More »
    06/08/09
    4,373
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by bableebooblah-new and improved.: so speaking of nintendo who would love that nintendo re-make some og thier old games into new ones with current... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nintendo

    The Great Wii Release Schedule Caper

    Tucked away at the foot of Nintendo's E3 press kit is an exhaustive list of the known (and in some cases unknown) release dates for what looks like every single announced Wii and WiiWare game. More »
    06/05/09
    22,424
    102

    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Demonbird: =( I can find one game I want that comes out this year. 9 Responses | Other threads

  • game announce

    New And Old Monkey Island Adventures In The Works

    The rumors of a remake of the original Monkey Island for Xbox Live Arcade are true, but it gets much better, as LucasArts and Telltale team up to deliver all-new episodic Monkey Island adventures. More »
    06/01/09
    30,744
    180

    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Archaotic: The platform breakdown on this is weird. PC gets both games...but Wii only gets the NEW one, while 360... 24 Responses | Other threads

  • game announce

    Bit Boy!! Covers All The Bits

    Why settle for 8-bit or 16-bit retro gameplay when you can run the whole gamut from 4 to 128 in Bplus' newly announced WiiWare title Bit Boy!! More »
    06/01/09
    6,417
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by KotakuFreund: Too bad that the Wii cant compute the 128bit part... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: Final Fantasy IV Continues

    Thanks so much, Nintendo. You decide to release the sequel to Final Fantasy IV on WiiWare while we're all stuck at E3? Boulder Dash! More »
    06/01/09
    24,091
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Fyrinn: Thanks so much, Square Enix. You decide to release the sequel to Final Fantasy IV on WiiWare for 800 points... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Natsume's E3 Plans Much More Than Harvest Moon

    Natsume has revealed their full game line up for E3 2009, and this time around only 40% of the games have Harvest Moon in the title. More »
    05/28/09
    6,811
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Marty McFly: Personally I've never really seen the draw in Harvest Moon, but from what I've heard from fans I'll have to... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: Adventurous Islands, Bubbles Bobbling, And Clay Fighting

    While those of us in the U.S. were sleeping in, Nintendo spent yesterday adding a fresh crop of titles to their downloadable lineup, with a healthy dose of old games made new and the odd clock. More »
    05/26/09
    8,872
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by superberg: Why the Genesis version of Clay Fighter? Wasn't the SNES version better? I know it definitely had better graphics. Erm... I... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • only in japan

    Hudson's Karaoke Game Is A Hit

    Best known for its Bomberman games, Hudson has another hit franchise on its hands: Karaoke JOYSOUND Wii. Lock up your daughters, because the Japan-only title brings karaoke singing to the Wii. More »
    05/20/09
    3,071
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by r6-rider: wnt t bng ll 4 f ths grls. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: A Milestone Marked By Majora's Mask

    We've struck a major milestone in this week's Nintendo Download, as The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask becomes the 300th game to grace the Wii Virtual Console. More »
    05/18/09
    17,931
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by TRT-X: This is probably my least favorite Zelda. It had some neat concepts, but that friggin' Fish Boss in the third... 21 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Muscle Men, Bikinis, WTF

    If you watch only one clip today, watch this one. More »
    05/15/09
    68,228
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Bialia: Oh my goodness. North American release, PLEASE Namco! It's so bizarre. I must have it. 8 Responses | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Nintendo Celebrates A Year Of WiiWare

    Nintendo celebrates the first year of WiiWare titles, highlighting some of the platforms big releases while looking forward to even greater games to come. More »
    05/12/09
    5,993
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by MoeB: Does anyone know what the best game on WiiWare is? 15 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: The Family That Pirates Together Stays Together

    There's enough booty for the whole family this week in the Nintendo Download, with handheld soccer, a Sega shooter, and a plundering party game up for grabs. More »
    05/11/09
    10,117
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by tralfaz23: no Earthbound won't bother It's funny, I bought Nintendo Power the other day to check out the magazine and they had... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • preview

    Full Blast Hitchhike Preview: Just As Weird With The Name Change

    Formerly known as Let's Hitchhike!!!!!!!!!—yes, with nine exclamation points—the re-christened Full Blast Hitchhike is probably the weirdest WiiWare game I've ever played. More »
    05/08/09
    2,608
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    By AJ Glasser

    Comment by MoeB: The intro "FMV", if you can call it that, looks like a children's colouring book cutout. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • contra rebirth

    Konami Gives Birth To Contra On The Wii

    Run-and-gun classic Contra is getting a brand new game with WiiWare title Contra -ReBirth-. On May 12, the game will be be released in Japan for 1000 Wii Points. More »
    05/08/09
    13,491
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by XCha0s: Wow one minute im bored the next, Pokemon GS remake confirmed, and Contra rebirth. Best half hour of my life... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Equilibrio Micro-Review: Tilt and Break

    Based on shareware title Fragile Ball, DK Games' Equilibrio for WiiWare brings maze maneuvering to the Wii with a motion control twist. More »
    05/05/09
    2,357
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by mexfreak86: I'm assuming the reason why there is no hated section because it's a micro review. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: Applied Animal Crossing

    It's a double dose of big-headed, gibberish-talking animals this week in the Nintendo Download, as two Animal Crossing applications add functionality to the DSi. More »
    05/04/09
    9,298
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by 1up: Haha tell me about it. I've got an odd number of xbox points now which I can't seem to get... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • wiiware

    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As A Dark Lord Trailer Is Not Dark

    Square Enix's Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As A Dark Lord is coming to WiiWare, the sequel to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As A King. It's surprisingly pink. More »
    05/01/09
    8,981
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Silveth: There's a Tonberry with a pink bow on it's head... SquareEnix, you have officially ruined Final Fantasy. 17 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Toribash For WiiWare Ups The Ragdoll Gore

    Nabi Studios Toribash for WiiWare looks amazingly violent, even if the combat is between a pair of plastic ragdolls made of elliptical shapes. It's bright, beautiful and, as defined by its tagline, "violence perfected." More »
    04/28/09
    4,806
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by killah101: [sarcasm]Ragdoll physics! Wow, this is such a great new addition to gaming.[/sarcasm] 13 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: That Nobunaga's Really Going Places

    It's an ambitious week for The Nintendo Download, with the feudal warlords of Nobunaga's Ambition marching into battle against paper planes, card games, and a platforming devil. More »
    04/27/09
    9,295
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by ShadowOdin isn't american: How convenient Whenever I hear anything about Xbox originals or Virtual Console, I take a look at Sony and I facepalm... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • wiiware

    Bit.Trip Devs Tease Next Game

    Gaijin Games' retro-styled music game Bit.Trip Beat was only just released on Nintendo's WiiWare service last month, but already the developer has begun teasing its next Bit.Trip game. Who's up for some mystery? More »
    04/24/09
    4,775
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Deus-Ex: If its on the Wii it can't be THAT big. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    The New Military Madness Looks Quite Sane

    As a big fan of the Military Madness released on the TurboGrafx-16—many, many days were spent in an attempt to secure the Earth's moon by sheer military force—I'm looking forward to the newest version. More »
    04/23/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: Watching this video, I got the strange urge to play Civ Rev again. And Worms. God I love turn-based strategy. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • wii

    Amazon Now Selling WiiWare Games, Too

    Earlier in the month, Amazon began selling Xbox Live Arcade titles. Now they're selling WiiWare games too. More »
    04/22/09
    5,154
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by MasterNinja: Does PSN really have to do this? It doesn't have a silly points system, so buying stuff directly through PSN... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    The Nintendo Download: Dr. Mario Prescribes Wonder Crystals

    Call the doctor, Mario-whoa-o. This week in the Nintendo Download we get a tiny dose of Dr. Mario; a tiny taste of Final Fantasy; and a heaping helping of Winder Boy. More »
    04/20/09
    10,586
    42

    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by vid3oman64: YOU SEE? GAMES TELL CHILDREN TO TAKE THEIR PARENTS PRESCIRPTIONS! GAMES SHOULD BE OUTLAWED FOREVER EVERYWHERE (TAKE THAT JIMMY AT THE ARCADE YOU... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    How Many Copies Does A WiiWare Game Need To Sell?

    Last week, Gamasutra heard whispers about Nintendo placing sales criteria on WiiWare games. If developers didn't reach them, they wouldn't get paid. Well, we now know just how many they need to sell. More »
    04/20/09
    24,833
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by 0xC001D00D: Nintendo, putting it in the arse of independent developers since '90s 28 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Nintendo Strangling Profits For WiiWare Developers

    According to "multiple developers" speaking off the record to news site Gamasutra, Nintendo are operating a "minimum sales" policy on their WiiWare service, where developers only see profits if their games sell a certain amount. More »
    04/14/09
    9,149
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by e-friend kkkkkkocaine: Why would you even bother then? I doubt Sony and Microsoft dick over a dev who creates a good... 29 Responses | Other threads

  • Konami Gamers Day

    Ant Nation DS Preview: Baby’s First Strategy Game

    Konami's Nintendo DS game Ant Nation raises some serious questions about ethics, aliens and why you'd want to craft a strategy game around pests. More »
    04/13/09
    4,348
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    By AJ Glasser

    Comment by Demonbird: I normally don't do this, really, but, The game looks terrible. Visually. 8 Responses | Other threads

  • Nintendo Update

    The Nintendo Download: A Bad Week For Pop-Up Pirates

    This week's Nintendo Download features two new downloadable titles for your DSi, a Pitfall adventure on the Virtual Console, and the most unfortunately timed pirate game release ever. More »
    04/13/09
    13,757
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Archaotic: Huh...wasn't the SNES version of Pitfall better than the Genesis one? Why pick the Sega one? Random... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Reggie: WiiWare Is For "Truly Innovative" Games, Not Mario

    WiiWare supporters looking for killer apps to define Nintendo's downloadable game service shouldn't pin their hopes on seeing a Mario game hit the virtual platform. Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime says it's not the best fit. More »
    04/10/09
    8,232
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by xX-Wrath-7-Xx: What can we do to be better than Xbox Live? 1-Get rid of friend codes. Feel free to add more. 21 Responses | Other threads

  • wiiware

    Robocalypse Applies Beaver Defense To WiiWare

    The one thing missing from last year's Nintendo DS strategy title Robocalpyse had to be an evil beaver. Developer Vogster rectifies this oversight with Robocalpyse: Beaver Defense, a tower defense title coming to WiiWare. More »
    04/07/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Grisaille: Flip it, Ninja!: I thwart maniacal beavers every Friday night 5 Responses | Other threads

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