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Nintendo Breaking Records, Taking Names In Europe

Joining Nintendo of America today in their back-slapping and high-fiving are Nintendo of Europe, who have released a number of impressive tallies for sales of both hardware and software. Hardware first! The Wii has now sold 20 million units in Europe, with 9.6 million of those owning one of the two versions of Wii Fit.…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 6, 2010

Tatsunoko vs Capcom: A New Challenger!

Capcom unveiled a brand new character for their Wii 2D fighter Tatsunoko vs Capcom yesterday. Sadly, that character is somebody only 2% of you will have ever heard of. It’s Ai-chan from Yatterman, otherwise known as Yatterman 2, who joins her partner Yatterman in the game to fight some crime and, where no crime is…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 6, 2010

Report: New Zelda Out By End of 2010, First DS Successor Details

In an interview with Japanese newspaper the Asahi Shimbun, Nintendo Co., Ltd. president Satoru Iwata discussed some of this year’s goals, which include releasing the newest Legend of Zelda game. High on the Japanese exec’s list was increasing the number of DS WiFi spots across the country. In Japan, the company has a deal with…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 6, 2010

Nintendo President: Wii Not Out Of The Woods Yet

As 2009 rolled on, it looked like Nintendo’s Wii was finally running out of steam. But then Black Friday came along, and the console broke records. Same with December. Despite this, however, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is still urging caution. In an interview with Reuters following a rebound in the company’s share prices, Iwata said…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 6, 2010

Capcom’s France Boss: “The Future is on PS3 and 360”

Capcom’s director general for France sounds very pessimistic about development for the Wii, feeling that its user base has “radically changed” into something that is no longer interested in core games such as the poor-selling Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. “The customer of [the Wii] has turned into something [of a] much broader audience. It…

By Owen Good Published January 5, 2010

Modern Warfare On Wii Hooks Players, If Not Big Sales… Yet

Modern Warfare usually is discussed as a major franchise for the Xbox 360 and PS3 and is subject for debate on the PC. By at least one measure, it’s significant on the Wii too. Those who follow our monthly tally of Wii playing time (the so-called “measure of pleasure,” as I’ve dubbed it) know that…

By Stephen Totilo Published January 5, 2010

Nintendo Had A Very Happy Holiday

In advance of next week’s December NPD results, Nintendo is calling the holiday season a huge success, with U.S. huge Wii sales numbers in December and the DS lineup setting a record for most consoles sold during a calendar year. While the numbers aren’t official until the NPD Group sings, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata proudly…

By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2010

Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom Stick Now Available For Preorder

The Mad Catz Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom FightStick mock-up from the San Diego Comic Con just got real, with the Wii arcade controller now available for purchase at the GameShark Store. Mad Catz first displayed the Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom fight stick in San Diego, gauging fan reaction to the design. Apparently fans reacted well, as it’s…

By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2010

World of Nintendo, The Room

This Colorado collection of gaming goodness is Brett’s. It’s the Video Game Memorabilia Museum. It consists of Mario, Zelda, Mega Man, Kirby, Square Enix, Donkey Kong and Pac-Man. There’s a chair, too. Video Game Memorabilia Museum [Figure.fm via DannyChoo]

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 5, 2010

In Europe, Monster Hunter Is Now Nintendo’s Baby

In Japan and North America, Monster Hunter Tri is a Capcom game, developed, published and distributed by the company. But in Europe and Australia? It’s now Nintendo’s problem. The announcement was made earlier today by Capcom, who say that while they’ll still technically be acting as publisher, Nintendo will be “responsible for the sales, marketing…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 5, 2010

2009’s Top Five Selling Games in Japan

Last year is so…last year. This being January, it is time to look back at some numbers Famitsu publisher Enterbrain has crunched. The data, just released today, was collected between December 29, 2008 and December 27, 2009. 5. Final Fantasy XIII Launch: December 17, 2009 Estimated Sales Tally: 1,698,256 copies 4. Tomodachi Collection Launch: June…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 5, 2010

What Kind Of Man Would Steal His Mother’s Wii?

A 23 year-old man from Spring Hill, Florida has been charged with theft and dealing in stolen property after he nicked his mother’s Nintendo Wii and sold it to buy cigarettes and booze. Christopher Bayko allegedly stole the Wii last month then sold it to a local pawn shop. When his mother noticed her console…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 5, 2010

Rumor: NBA Jam Returning — to Wii

Were you unenthused by the rumor that EA Sports new title would be an NFL-branded trainer for the Wii? You’ll like this one better. ESPN.com says the game will be an updated NBA Jam, for the Wii. Citing “unnamed sources,” ESPN.com says EA Sports got the rights from the NBA to deliver an updated version…

By Owen Good Published January 4, 2010

Win a Signed DSi: The Eleven Zelda Fan Finalists

Last month… last year we asked you to show your Zelda pride not just by bragging about your ability to buy things or knowledge of the franchise, but by making you get out there and proselytize. The reward? A copy of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, a Spirit Tracks t-shirt, a $1,000 Nintendo World…

By Brian Crecente Published January 4, 2010

You Cannot Play The Original Gameboy And Drive In British Columbia

As seen on the British Columbia Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles website – thanks Chris!

By Mike Fahey Published January 4, 2010

The Nintendo Download: Nintendo’s First Downloads Of 2010

Nintendo ushers in the new year with seven new downloadable games for the Wii and DSi, including Final Fight 3, Hell’s Kitchen Vs., and five titles you’ve likely never heard of. Even Hell’s Kitchen Vs. for DSiWare (800 DSi Points) is a stretch, as I can’t imagine I am in the majority when it comes…

By Mike Fahey Published January 4, 2010

Hospital With Convicted Killers Gets 22 Wii Consoles

Broadmoor Hospital, previously known as the Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, has been outfitted with £5,000 worth of Nintendo Wii gaming thanks to UK tax payer money. The high security institution, which is not a prison, treats the likes of rapist and murderer Robert Napper and the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Stucliffe — both of which are…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 4, 2010

Zelda Fan Movie Taken Down on Nintendo’s Request

Nintendo let the fan-made Legend of Zelda film “The Hero of Time,” stay up over the holidays, but its creators have now taken it down after the company asked for its removal. The Hero of Time (that’s one of its trailers above) had been shown at film festivals, and on Dec. 22, had been hosted…

By Owen Good Published January 2, 2010

Do Not Jump On This Koopa Troopa!

I repeat, do not. Even though it’s on some human’s bed, do not jump on this Koopa Troopa. Play it, that you may do. Made by a friend of internet person named Virtute, who tried to get a video fo him shredding the Mario theme, but “no cigar”. Sadness! My friend made an electric guitar…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 31, 2009

A Retro Gaming Room I Could Die In

I’ve seen many a lovely retro gaming room in my lifetime, but this one from Netherlands resident donkey*kong makes me want to lay my head down on his Famicom pillow and quietly pass away. It may be a little Nintendo-centric, but you have to admire the guy’s passion. Just about every major and many minor…

By Mike Fahey Published December 30, 2009