EA’s First Spielberg Game: Boom Blox
Back in 2005, Electronic Arts teamed with Steven Spielberg to create three new game franchises. Today, the company announced the first game to ship under that deal: Boom Blox.
Wii Good For Surgeons
A new study has shown that video games, especially those requiring fine movements, make good warm ups for surgeons.
Deca Sports for Wii Packs 10 Mini Games
The Wii-Sports-style game will offer staples like basketball and soccer, as well as some oddball options including figure skating and curling.
Active Video Games Aren’t Exercise
Some kids (and maybe some parents) might think active games like Wii Sports are better than sitting around on a couch...and they are. Just barely.
Nintendo, Gamestop to Offer Wii Rain Checks
Addressing the perpetual Wii shortage, Nintendo will launch a "rain check" program with Gamestop to guarantee shoppers get a Wii...once the holidays are over.
Wii Unwraps Gifting
Just in time for the holidays, Nintendo has unveiled its "gifting" feature for the Wii, letting users buy and send classic games to other users via the Wii Shop Channel.
Nintendo Launches Wii Zapper, DS Bundles
Nintendo has shipped its gun-like "Zapper" accessory for the Wii remote, and two new custom-colored DS handheld bundles.
Sony Sees PlayStation 3 Sales Boost
Sony says price cuts and a new 40 GB model have more than doubled sales of the Sony PlayStation 3 game console in the United States.
Wii’s Still Running Short
A year after its introduction, Nintendo is acknowledging the popular Wii gaming console may still be hard to find this holiday season.
Nintendo: Wii’s Goin’ to China
Nintendo will be taking its popular Wii video game console to China next year - and really isn't going to drop its price elsewhere for the holidays.
Nintendo to Keep Wii at $249
Nintendo says it plans to keep its Wii console price pegged at $249 going into the holiday season, even as competitors cut prices.
Nintendo Offers Free Wii Remote Jacket
Nintendo has announced a free Wii Remote Jacket accessory, designed to help players keep a grip on their Wii Remote...and cushion it in the event it flies across the room.
Wii Zapper to Hit Stores November 19
Fans of the Nintendo Wii will be able to get their shots off with the gun-like Nintendo Zapper, which will hit retailers November 19 for $19.99.
Wii Dominates Japanese Market
Nintendo’s Wii has demolished the opposition in August Japanese sales figures.
Nyko Invites Wii Gamers to Party
Nyko's Wii Party Station invites Wii gamers to get social, offering cup holders, a bowling lane-style hand cooler, and...a chip bowl?
Nintendo Announces Many New Wii Titles
At the E3 Expo, Nintendo has announced a raftload of new titles for its Wii console.
Nintendo Intros Specialized Wii Controllers
Nintendo has announced three new controllers for its Wii gaming console: a Wii Wheel, a gun-like Zapper, and a groovy Balance Board.
Wise Up with Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Nintendo has launched Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree for its Nintendo Wii console, offering multiplayer challenges to keep players' minds sharp.
Wii Outsells PlayStation 3 Six to One
Sony's June sales of Playstation 3 systems in Japan reflect a losing battle against the Nintendo Wii.
Nintendo Launches WiiWare Channel
Game developers will be able to distribute their games through the Wii's online marketplace, making room for smaller companies to get in on the action.
Go Back To School With EA Playground
Electronic Arts' latest title lets players revisit childhood fun with a collection of mini-games that mimic playground favorites.
Wii Outsells PS3 In Japan Five-to-One
According to Japanese game magazine Enterbrain, in the month of May Nintendo's Wii game console outsold Sony's PlayStation 3 by five-to-one in Japan.
Wii Shop Channel Adds 100th Classic Game
Nintendo has added its 100th "classic" game to its Wii Shop Channel, and says Wii users are downloading 1,000 games every hour.
Nintendo: Don’t Worry, Wii’ll Make More
Nintendo has acknowledged it's still hard for some customers to get their hands on their popular Wii gaming console - so the company is going to make more.
Nintendo Cites Wii, DS for Surging Profits
The company announced its net profits have climbed 77.2 percent from last year, thanks mainly to the popularity of its Nintendo DS and Wii.
Wii Update Brings Full Internet Channel
Nintendo has pushed out the full version of its Internet Channel for the Wii, offering the full version of the Opera Browser, plus Yahoo and Google search.
Nintendo Wii Leads Next-Gen Console Sales
New figures from market research firm NPD show Nintendo's Wii has dominated console sales during the period next-gen system have been available.
The Apple, AMD, Cisco & Microsoft Conspiracy to Kill the Cable Set-Top Box
Apple, Cisco, AMD and Microsoft all have plans to take over your family room. But who will win?
Wii Wi-Fi with Pokemon Battle Revolution
Nintendo has announced "Pokemon Battle Revolution" will hit the U.S. market June 25, marking the first title to leverage the Wii's Wi-Fi capabilities.
Active Game Controllers Help Burn Calories
A study from the U.K.'s Liverpool John Moores University says video games which involve body movements can help players burn a significant number of calories.
Wii Play Now Available in the U.S.
Nintendo's latest game collection for the Wii video game console, Wii Play, is finally available in the U.S., following strong launches in Europe and Japan.
Wii Outselling PS3 in Japan
Nintendo's Wii continues to lead the next generation console race by outselling the PS3 by a two-to-one margin in Japan.
PS2 Sales Still Going Strong in Japan
A recent report reveals that the aging Playstation 2 gaming system is outselling the newer Playstation 3. The low price tag and depth of games seem to be the determining factor.
Consumers’ Interest Leans Wii-ward?
"Click-sharing" site Compete has analyzed online traffic of video game console shoppers, and concludes interest in Nintendo's Wii is greater than that for the PS3 or Xbox 360.
Get Your Wire Service on the Wii
Moving the Wii one step closer to the center of users lives, Nintendo plans to launch the Wii News Channel featuring AP news stories and photographs.
Nintendo Pumps Q1 Wii Lineup
Nintendo wants to make sure Wii enthusiasm continues unabated, so it's announced the new and classic titles should hit the Wii in the first quarter of 2007.
Orb Pumps Media to the PlayStation 3
Orb has added Sony's PlayStation 3 to the list of devices that can access video, music, and photos stored on home PCs.