Nintendo 3DS more powerful than Wii, says developer
High Voltage, developer of the Conduit games for Wii, has revealed that the Nintendo 3DS is actually more powerful than the Wii in some ways.
Nintendo: mobile games are bad for the industry, except Angry Birds
Nintendo of America President Reginald Fils-Aime claims that most mobile games are disposable and are hurting the video game industry. Except Angry Birds, of course.
Price cuts coming to all three game consoles in 2011, says analyst
Video game analyst Michael Pachter believes the PS3, 360, and Wii will all see price cuts in 2011. Is he right?
Kirby online trailer, Tower of Pandora, and Rhythm Paradise unveiled for Wii
At its investor's briefing, Nintendo unveiled several new games for Japan (Tower of Pandora, Rhythm Heaven), showed off a trailer for a new Kirby game on Wii, and clarified some release targets for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Ocarina of Time.
Despite a 74-percent drop in profits, Nintendo claims a hardware comeback
Last week Nintendo reported a 74-percent drop in its profits for the first nine months of 2010. This week Nintendo explains why that is a good thing.
Nintendo profits drop 74 percent on slow sales of Wii, DS
Nintendo has announced its third quarter earnings and they aren't great. The gaming giant slashed its sales forecasts for Wii and DS and posted a 74.3 percent drop in profit for the last nine months.
Conduit 2 goes weapons hot in new trailer
When Conduit 2 is released on February 15, it hopes to become the dominant first-person shooter for the Wii. Check out the trailer below and decide for yourself.
Is this the future of motion control gaming?
One day, we will all look back at the current generation of motion controls and laugh at our own primitive nature. After we finish guffawing at how we looked while waving our hands or moving around wands, we will then put our helmets back on, grab our shields, and jump back into the game. At […]
Nintendo chief Satoru Iwata to keynote Game Developer’s Conference
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, a one-time game developer, has been chosen to keynote the GDC 2011 conference in March.
Xbox 360 gets more hours, but Wii streams more video
New data from Nielsen shows Xbox 360 users spend more time per week on their consoles...but Wii users spend a bigger portion of their time streaming video.
Xbox outsells Wii in record November, but not by much
The Xbox 360, fueled by Kinect, had one of its best months ever, selling 67 percent more consoles than last year. And despite gloom and doom reports, the Wii held its own. The PS3, on the other hand, did not fare so well.
Hello Kitty Game for Nintendo Wii released, perfect holiday gift
Hello Kitty lovers rejoice -- Hello Kitty Seasons is available in North America.
Nintendo to talk next-gen consoles after selling 15 million more Wii units
In a recent interview, Nintendo America’s CEO claims the company wants to move 15 million more units in America before openly discussing the next generation of console.
Nintendo spills U.S. console sales
Nintendo of America president Reginald Fils-Aime spoke at a conference and let slip U.S. console sales to date. We've got the numbers.
Predictions: Kinect will outsell Move, eclipse the launch of Wii and Xbox 360
Research firm IDC claims Microsoft's Kinect will crush Sony's Move this holiday season, while Microsoft exec Aaron Greenburg claims the launch will be bigger than both the Wii and Xbox 360 launches.
Nintendo posts first six-month loss in seven years
Sagging sales and a strong yen have sent Nintendo's revenues down for the first time in years.
Nintendo sees Mario-red for the holidays
Nintendo is launching new red-colored Wii and DSI XL bundles to lure holiday shoppers, along with a Wii Remote Plus with MotionPlus built right in.
Streaming Netflix on Wii goes disc-free
Nintendo's Wii has joined both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in offering disc-free Netflix streaming.
GoldenEye 007 for Wii shows off multiplayer modifiers
The remake of GoldenEye 007 that releases on November 2 as a Wii exclusive shows off the more than 200 multiplayer mode combinations.
New Wii remote leaked; holiday release planned
Good news for Wii fans, it appears as though Nintendo will be offering a new remote for the popular console that fully integrates the Wii Motion Plus technology into the Wii Remote.
Blood Stone 007 gameplay trailer debuts
A new trailer for the James Bond game, Blood Stone 007, has been released with an emphasis on the gameplay. Activision will release the game on November 2.
Videogame sales slump further in August, but Xbox 360 is king
The video game industry’s slump shows no signs of abating, but there is a silver lining for both Sony and Microsoft.
Metroid: Other M Live Action Trailer
Check out a new live action trailer for Metroid: Other M, Nintendo's latest entry into the Metroid series.
Nintendo: 30 Million Wii Consoles Sold in the U.S.
Nintendo is trumpeting that its Wii video game system has sold 30 million units in the United States alone. The question now: how many more will it sell?
Xbox 360 Sales Rise, Despite Poor Video Game Sales
For the fourth month in a row, the gaming industry’s sales have declined. Despite that, hardware sales grew 5-percent, buoyed by the success of the new Xbox 360.
Microsoft Kinect Specs Show a Two-Player Limit
The specs for the Kinect have been released online, and it appears that the device can only handle two “active players” at a time.
Namco Bandai Slams Nintendo, Says Nintendo Software Market Has Collapsed
A Namco Bandai exec has declared that piracy and low quality have caused the bottom to drop out of Nintendo’s market.
NPD: Video Game Sales Drop 26 Pct in April
Spring is normally a lackluster time for U.S. video game sales...but in April they were down 26 percent compared to last year.
Nintendo Wii Bundling MotionPlus and Sports Resort
Nintendo will be bundling the Wii Motionplus accessory and Wii Sports Resort with new Wii's starting May 9. And you'll be able to get them in black.
Playstation 3 Most Connected Console, But do Numbers Lie?
A new survey shows that the PS3 has the highest percent of connected users, but a little digging shows the real truth.
PlayStation Move vs. Nintendo Wii: Under the Hood
On the surface, Sony’s new PlayStation Move looks like an obvious Nintendo Wii copycat, but things aren’t as simple under the hood. Here’s why Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Move system will offer the most precise motion control to date.
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Will Never Have a Browser
Microsoft officially declares that the Xbox 360 will not be receiving a browser.
Netflix Streaming Reaches Nintendo’s Wii
The first discs to enable Netflix Streaming on the Nintendo Wii have finally shipped to those who preordered, and a widespread roll out will follow shortly.
Xbox 360 Outsells Wii in February
February was a gloomy month for the video game industry, but Microsoft's Xbox 360 actually outsold the Nintendo Wii.
PlayStation 3 Will Ultimately Win Console Wars?
A new report from Strategy Analytics forecasts Sony's PlayStation 3 will become the largest game console platform globally by 2013.
Shinobii Xcross Remote for Wii Touts Wide D-pad
Shibobii's Xcross Remote for Wii sports a wide, stable D-pad for enhanced play...and it's compatible with Wii remote accessories.
Video Game Sales Break Records in December
New figures from NPD show December 2009 was the video game industry's biggest month ever, although sales for the years were still down 8 percent compared to 2008.
Netflix Streaming Coming to the Wii
The Nintendo Wii will be the next game console to gain Netflix instant streaming via the Internet.