Category Archives: Wii

Activision has announced pre-order bonuses for The Amazing Spider-Man in North America from Amazon and GameStop.

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Director Takumi Naramura has said the cancelled western WiiWare release of La Mulana came about because of differing territorial expectations and Nigoro’s insistence on getting extra content in.

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Nintendo has updated its Virtual Console, eShop and DSiWare offerings this week with Bird Mania 3D on 3DS, Amoebattle and Super Hang-On. More information on each is below.

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Media Create has released its weekly retail chart for Japan and Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City topped software and 3DS maintained its throne. Get the full thing below.

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Summer’s coming, for those of you in the northern climes, and that means Madden NFL 13 is on its way. Check out a Playbook trailer on the latest entry’s updated feature set, and admire about a zillion new screens.

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Nintendo has announced slim details of its E3 2012 press conference: 9:00 AM PST, June 5. The platform holder has promised to show off the final form of new console the Wii U, although launch deatils will not be announced at the event. Microsoft and Sony will both hold events on June 4. E3 2012 runs June 5-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Centre.

Nicalis has cancelled the European and US release of Nigoro’s WiiWare platformer La Mulana. The publisher told GoNintendo the “steep decline” of WiiWare sales coupled with long delays prompted the decision. A PC version is on the way, and Nigoro hopes to make an announcement soon, as it’s currently overwhelmed by requests for more information.

Thanks, Indie Games Magazine.

The new commentary team for Madden NFL 13 is Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. A screenshot of the two appeared on the Madden website before it was hastily pulled by EA Sports. Operation Sports got the shot and a few others before that was the case, however. A new commentary team was previously promised by EA.

Madden NFL 13 launches on August 28 in the US for 360, PS3, Wii and Vita.

Two images of Marvel superheroine/villainess Black Cat as depicted in Beenox’s The Amazing Spider-Man have turned up online, courtesy of the game’s website.

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Warren Spector has said he’s a bit worried high production values with future consoles could prevent companies from breaking even.

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Nintendo has updated its eShop and Virtual Console offerings this week Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers, Block Factory, a new music video from I Fight Dragons, and the latest 3DS system update. More information is below.

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Nintendo has reports its first ever annual loss at a net loss of ¥43.2 billion (£328.7 million/$531.1 million), a lower than expected figure compared to what was previously predicted thanks to strong 3DS sales. Sales were at ¥647 billion (£4.92 billion/$7.97 billion).

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Square Enix has unveiled Japanese launch plans and subscription prices for Dragon Quest X, the latest, MMO-like outing for Wii and Wii U.

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Media Create has released its weekly retail chart and Fire Emblem Awakening on 3DS debuted with 242,600 units sold. 3DS maintained its hardware lead with 84,760 units moved, which is 20,992 units more than last week. Full chart is below.

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New Play Control! Pikmin 2 is finally set to release in North America later this year according to the latest issue of Nintendo Power.

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 will return to its roots, Konami has promised this morning, as it officially unveiled this year’s installment following a small tease last week.

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Nintendo has launched a brand new customer service centre in the UK. The service will offer to answer any questions on DS, 3DS and Wii, as well as offer repairs for consoles that feature a free first inspection and free shipping for consoles and accessories. Nintendo items that are still under warranty can get free repairs with items returned within seven days, plus a whole new one-year warranty. You can book a repair here.

Thanks, PocketGamer.

A marketing survey has apparently shown what could be concept art of a Rayman Origins sequel, according to Kotaku.

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Pandora’s Tower, the only Wii JRPG of the “holy trinity” yet to make it to the US, is the focus of a new, third party-focussed campaign by Operation Rainfall.

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To celebrate the 20th anniversary Kirby, Nintendo will release a special disc for Wii containing previously released, fan-favorite Kirby games.

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