Nintendo Releases Limited Edition Mario Red Wii for the Holidays!
Nintendo has everyone’s holiday shopping list covered with an array of great new products. These include Mario™-red, limited-edition Wii™ and Nintendo DSi XL™ system bundles that celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros.™ game on the NES™ and a new Wii Remote™ Plus controller that has Wii MotionPlus™ motion technology built right in. Read more
Kirby’s Epic Yarn is Coming to the Wii
The platforming fun of Nintendo’s newest game release is literally bursting at the seams. Kirby’s Epic Yarn™, now available exclusively for the Wii™ console, finds the lovable Kirby™ jumping, battling and transforming his way through a remarkable world where everything is made of yarn and fabric. The game weaves dazzling graphics and outrageous characters together into a wild, woolly new adventure that can be instantly enjoyed by players of any age or background. A cooperative two-player mode even lets friends experience the game’s irresistible action together. Read more
New Controller for Nintendo Wii in the Works?
When Nintendo launched the Wii, it revolutionized home gaming. Never before had there been such a comprehensive motion controller available for the masses. The Wii was priced aggressively and took the world by storm. It outsold the XBOX 360, Sony’s Playstation 3, and dominated the video game competition for years. Only now have the competitors caught up. Xbox 360 is the highest selling platform available, and is priced very competitively. The Sony Playstation 3, which likely has the longest lifespan of the 3, has finally begun to turn a profit and its sales are skyrocketing. To once again assert their dominance, Nintendo is attempting to change things up. Read more
Metroid: Other M (Wii) Review
I have always been a fan of Nintendo’s Metroid games. Back in the day, other side scrolling games like Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario were very cartoonish, and all about running through levels as fast as you could, jumping on top of bad guys to knock them out. The original Metroid was way ahead of its time. It was a darker, more serious gaming experience. It featured a heroine named Samus Aran who navigated the galaxy in a futuristic space suit, and blew her enemies away with a big blaster. Read more
NBA 2K11 Trailers: Signature Moves Trailer Featuring David Lee, Derrick Rose & Rajon Rondo, & Michael Jordan Trailer
2K Sports released a new trailer for their popular NBA 2k11 series. The game is expected to be launched in stores in early October. Many people favor the 2K sports series over EA’s NBA Live Series for basketball games. The game is highly anticipated. The trailer features Derrick Rose and David Lee playing the game and trash talking one another. Rajon Rondo promptly interrupts their game and reminds them who holds a championship ring. Check the trailer out, and grab the game when it hits the stores!
The Tokyo Game Show: Sony Demos 3D Gaming & Playstation Move
Sony recently set up an exhibit in Tokyo at the “Tokyo Game Show” which opened on Thursday. Sony’s exhibit demonstrated 3D gaming as well as it’s newly launched motion sensor controller, the Playstation Move. Sony also demonstrated some of their upcoming highly anticipated games. Fans were awed by the driving sim Gran Tourismo 5, and the first person shooter Killzone 3. Gamers at the show lined up in droves to test out the demos. Read more
Celebrate Super Mario’s 25th Anniversary with Nintendo!
Twenty-five years ago today, Nintendo’s original Super Mario Bros.™ video game made its debut in Japan and changed the world of video games forever. Since then, Mario™ has become one of the most renowned and beloved video game characters around the globe. Read more
New Professor Layton and the Unwound Future Game Comes Loaded with Puzzles and Adventure!
London is in trouble and only Professor Layton can help! The popular series of portable games featuring Professor Layton has built a reputation for fun puzzles woven into the context of a mystery. Sunday marked the launch of the third game in the series, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future™, made exclusively for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems. Read more
Metroid: Other M Preview
Samus Aran, protagonist of Nintendo’s Metroid™ series, is already known as one of the most iconic heroines in video game history. Now, with the launch of Metroid™: Other M for the Wii™ system today, players are about to discover more about this enigmatic bounty hunter than ever before. Combining crisp action, immersive graphics and multifaceted controls, this latest entry in the legendary Metroid franchise marks a return to classic form that will captivate fans and newcomers alike. Read more
New Prices for Nintendo DS Family!
Nintendo is dropping the suggested retail price of its Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™ video game systems. Effective Sept. 12, the new suggested retail price of the Nintendo DSi system will be $149.99, while the new suggested retail price for the Nintendo DSi XL system will be $169.99. The Nintendo DS family of video game systems is the best-selling in the history of North America and worldwide. The new prices offer consumers tremendous value for their money while providing access to the best portable video game experiences possible. Read more
