Xenoblade Chronicles for Nintendo Wii
Today’s launch of Xenoblade Chronicles for Nintendo’s Wii system lets players jump into an epic story that merges the best elements of fantasy and science fiction. The real-time battle system, character and weapon customization and the ability to explore a huge, open world sets this title apart from other role-playing games. The game has already received critical acclaim from both media and consumers since its launch in Europe and Japan. Read more
Kid Icarus Uprising (Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo 3DS users are in for an unforgettable adventure when Kid Icarus: Uprising launches across North America on March 23. With immersive 3D graphics and boundless action that up to six players can enjoy together, the game makes extraordinary use of the portable Nintendo 3DS system’s unique wireless capabilities and augmented-reality features. It also marks the return of a fan-favourite Nintendo character, the heroic angel Pit, who made his debut in the original Kid Icarus game for the NES console. From the mind of Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai, Kid Icarus: Uprising invites experienced and new gamers alike to discover the fun of this timeless franchise as they embark on an epic journey with Pit by air and on land. Read more
Nintendo Wii & 3DS 2012 Video Game Line Up
As some people hunker down for a long winter’s nap, Nintendo is getting things fired up. The first quarter of 2012 offers great new installments in popular franchises for both the Nintendo 3DS™ system and the Wii™ console. Nintendo has something for everyone, from family fun to three-dimensional adventure. Read more
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nintendo Wii)
The most epic game Nintendo has ever produced is set to soar into stores. On Nov. 20, Nintendo introduces The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword exclusively for the Wii™ home console. It’s a sweeping adventure that all players, regardless of the type of video games they play, will want to pick up. Critics are already lining up with their accolades: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has earned perfect-10 reviews from leading outlets Game Informer and IGN. Read more
Crash Canyon Quest Preview
The Crash Canyon Quest PC game releases new content & announces its first Community Cup winner! The Winner’s avatar will be featured in a clip to air on Teletoon at Night. Crash Canyon Quest today announced the release of a new content pack and named the first winner of its Crash Canyon Community Cup. This is the first of five planned expansion packs and features additional quests from fan favourites like Norm Wendell, Vaughn Manderbelt and Frida and Bjorn. Astronaut Colton Steel and his pet Lippy also now have their first quest for players stranded in the Canyon, and they are featured in the newly unlocked mini game entitled “Lippy’s Great Underwater Adventure.” Read more
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for PS3!
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today launched the METAL GEAR SOLID HD Collection in North America for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring three complete games, METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty, METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater and METAL GEAR SOLID: Peace Walker, this special re-mastered HD set retails at $49.99. Read more
Super Mario 3D! Nintendo Launches Super Mario 3D Land
The timeless platforming fun of the Super Mario™ video game franchise expands into a new dimension this holiday season with the Nov. 13 launch of the Super Mario 3D Land™ game. Created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, this new game places Mario™ and his friends in immersive environments that players can enjoy in true 3D without the need for special glasses. Also introducing power-ups, enemies and the return of Tanooki Mario, Super Mario 3D Land promises to satisfy series fans, newcomers and holiday gift seekers at a suggested retail price of $39.99 in Canada. Read more
Nintendo 3DS Games and System Update
This November, a new system update for the portable Nintendo 3DS™ system will enable owners to capture 3D video footage. People will be able to record and view moments from birthday parties, soccer games and holiday events, or create their own original 3D productions and show them to others in 3D, all without the need for special glasses. The system update will also provide new experiences for people who have conquered all the StreetPass™ challenges in StreetPass Mii Plaza™. Read more
Fan Expo Canada 2011
FanExpo Canada is a yearly event held in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. It features the best of the worlds of comic books, science fiction / fantasy, horror movies / television, anime / collectible cards and video games. Last year’s event saw more than 60,000 people enter the convention center for a three day event. This year, the event was expanded to four days, and is likely to surpass over one hundred thousand fans. Read more
Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident (Wii)
The rich mystery and puzzle-solving fun of Big Fish Games’ Mystery Case Files™ game series soon will be available on the Wii™ console for the first time. With the June 27 launch of the Mystery Case Files™: The Malgrave Incident™ game – available exclusively for Wii – players can enjoy a mysterious adventure in their own living rooms, as well as test their sleuthing skills together with up to three friends in new multiplayer modes. Solo or as a group, players of any experience level can solve their way through a series of fun hidden-object puzzles as they uncover the secret behind the peculiar purple substance scattered across the enigmatic Malgrave Island. Read more
