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Nintendo Announces Its Upcoming Wii Games
Besides DS games, Nintendo has also announced a list of upcoming Wii titles for Japan, the US and Europe. As with the DS games, most likely this is not a complete list, so do not read it as such. Japan Wii Fit Plus 2009/10/1 Sin and Punishment 2(Temp.) 2009/10/29 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 30, 2009 -
Nintendo Announces Its Upcoming Nintendo DS Games
Kyoto-based game maker Nintendo has announced a list of first party DS games for Japan, the United States and Europe. These are most likely not all the upcoming Nintendo DS games, so do keep that in mind. Japan Mario & Sonic At the Olympic Winter Games 2009/11/19 The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks 2009/12/23 Famicom…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 30, 2009 -
Here, Let Some Guy Fix Bayonetta
There have been numerous complaints about the body proportions for the character Bayonetta. Just look at her, some say! Her head is too small, her back is too bendy, her torso is too long. Website The Zeonic Front decided to do something about it! Behold, “fixed” Bayonetta: I don’t want to play Bayonetta [The Zeonic…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 30, 2009 -
Nintendo President: Stalling Wii Sales Made Nintendo Mood “Cold”
At yesterday’s Nintendo Tokyo conference, company president Satoru Iwata was frank, saying this about sluggish Wii sales: “The Wii stalled.” Wii sales dropped by 10 million units during the six month period ending September 2009, and Nintendo has recorded its first decline in profit in six years. Iwata summed up the feeling at Nintendo. “Not…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
First True DSi LL vs. DSi vs. DS Lite Comparison Pic
This morning in Japan, TV Osaka broadcasted a clip on the DSi LL, which features a comparison image between the newly designed portable and the other handhelds in the DS line. The above image really gives a good idea of the size difference, while this clip displays the big screen in action. This mock-up DSi…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
I Can Kick Your Butt, Wanna Bet?
Whether it was the local arcades or the family living room, there have been players — not all — who have thrown down extra scratch to see if being good pays off in more than bragging rights. Players putting their money wheretheir mouths are, betting that they are better, betting that they will win and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
Hello Chicken Pox!
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Bring on the Nintendo News After spending last week sick and part of this week barfy, Micro-Bash now has the chicken pox. Mini-Bash, Mrs. Bashcraft and yours truly have already had chicken pox, so no sweat for us! A friend of Mini’s was going to come over this weekend, but…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
Nintendo DS Sales Reach 113 Million, Wii Sales 56 Million
The title says it all. Nintendo announced new life-to-date numbers for both the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo Wii. In the last six month period ending in September, Nintendo sold 11.70 million DS units and reached life-to-date sales of 113.48 million units — both numbers are worldwide. Worldwide DS software sales for the period were…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
The Heaviest Portable This Generation Is…
Get out your scales, people! Below is a list of the handhelds released this generation and their weights: 158g – PSPgo 189g – PSP-2000 189g – PSP-3000 214g – DSi 218g – DS Lite 275g – Nintendo DS 280g – PSP-1000 314g – DSi LL When Nintendo dubbed the new DSi, it wasn’t kidding! In…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
Europe Getting DSi LL First Quarter 2010
Nintendo has confirmed to game site VG247 that the DSi LL will be released in Europe first quarter 2010, but at a “higher” price than the DSi. Because the DSi LL is bigger, yo. “Nintendo today confirms that a new Nintendo DSi XL console is launching in Europe in the first quarter of 2010,” Nintendo…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
Katamari Creator’s Playground Moving Forward
Several years back, Keita Takahashi, the game designer behind Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy, mentioned he wanted to design playgrounds. He’s been commissioned to do so, and the ball is now starting to get rolling, so to speak. According to game site GameSetWatch, UK gaming even GameCity and the Nottingham City Council have announced…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
Nintendo Profits Plunge
For the first time in six years, Nintendo is recording its first decline in profit. In the six months ending September 2009, Nintendo reports that sales and income were “adversely affected by the appreciation of the yen and the price cut on ‘Wii’ hardware.” During that same period, net sales were down 34.5 percent compared…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
How Does The DSi LL Compare To The DSi And DS Lite
Nintendo has announced a new DSi redesign, dubbed DSi LL. How does it stack up to the DSi and the DS Lite? Let’s compare. Screen Size • DSi LL: 4.2 inches • DSi: 3.2 inches • DS Lite: 3 inches Hardware Size • DSi LL (across): 161mm • DSi (across): 137mm • DS Lite (across):…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
Nintendo Announces Big Screen DSi
The rumors are true. Today, at Nintendo’s press event in Tokyo, the company announced a revised version of the Nintendo DS. Dubbed the Nintendo DSi LL, the new portable will feature a 4.2 inch screen. Priced at ¥20,000 (US$220) the DSi LL will be released on November 21. The “LL” refers to the extra large…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
Rumor: Nintendo Joining Forces With 7-Eleven For Promotion?
Kyoto-based game maker Nintendo is rumored to be going into a business partnership with Seven & i Holdings Co., the company that operates 7-Eleven convience stores and Ito Yokado retail shops. Apparently, it will be possible to get coupons, fliers and even store guidance and info via DS while in these stores. The plan is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
Football Hero Looks Difficult, Totally Awesome
To promote the track "Underdog" from British rockers Kasabian, a group of footballers play "Football Hero". Seventeen games to get 76 percent — you try to do better! Dazzling stuff. Great tune, too. Guitar Hero played on a massive scale using soccer balls [I Heart Chaos]
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009
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