Wizards Celebrates Designer Search Contest Winners
December 23, 2006
Wizards of the Coast, responsible for both the Magic: The Gathering trading card game and online game, announced and celebrated the winner of their Great Designer Search contest by throwing a party this past Monday. Read more
Brought to You by Wii
December 22, 2006
That’s right! I made this news post using the Opera browser for Wii. Read more
Tennis After Christmas
December 20, 2006
Codemasters confirmed today that Rafa Nadal Tennis, the unique tennis title headlined by the number 2 ranked player in the Association of Tennis Professionals, will launch on December 27, 2006 for the Nintendo DS. Additionally, fans can now check the game, set and match in action by watching a new video preview, now available online at http://www.codemasters.co.uk/rafanadal. Read more
Nintendo To Ride
December 20, 2006
Having already amassed a worldwide cult following on the internet, inXile entertainment announced today that it has acquired the rights to the hugely addictive ‘toy’ Line Rider™ and that the popular game will soon be available for both the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo Wii™. Since its first appearance on the Web (www.official-linerider.com) on September 23, 2006, Line Rider has attracted over 15 million viewers to date and has spawned over 11,000 video posts on YouTube.com. Anticipated to ship in Spring 2007, Line Rider for the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo Wii™ from inXile entertainment will retain all the fun and thrills of the addictive Web version, but will also include new added features. Read more
Nintendo Surfs
December 20, 2006
Nintendo’s wildly popular Wii(TM) home video game system not only revolutionizes how people play games, but it also entices new people into the world of gaming. On Dec. 22, Nintendo and Opera Software bring the Internet to the living room couch with a free beta version of the Opera Web browser. Wii owners who are connected and have activated the Wii Shop Channel can download a free beta version of the Opera browser to activate the Internet Channel of the Wii Menu and begin surfing the Web. Read more
Shifting To Online
December 20, 2006
WHAT: GripShift® is a re-mix of the award-winning original specially redesigned for e-Distribution (EDI) through the PlayStation®Network. Running at 60fps, GripShift will come to life on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system in unbelievable high-definition at 720p. Featuring totally enhanced HD graphics, refined gameplay and four player online multiplayer for $9.99. Read more
Akamai & Nintendo
December 20, 2006
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an English translation of the original Japanese version, prepared for the convenience of our non-Japanese-speaking readers. In the case of any discrepancy between the translation and the Japanese original, the latter shall prevail.) Read more
Akamai & Sony
December 20, 2006
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an English translation of the original Japanese version, prepared for the convenience of our non-Japanese-speaking readers. In the case of any discrepancy between the translation and the Japanese original, the latter shall prevail.) Read more
More Monday Games
December 19, 2006
Later today Nintendo will add three new classic games to the popular Wii™ video game system’s Wii Shop Channel. The three new titles will be added at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo will add new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are: Read more
Prince Goes Wii
December 19, 2006
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced Prince of Persia® Rival Swords will ship in March 2007 for the Wii(TM). Based on last year’s highly successful Prince of Persia The Two Thrones(TM), the game takes advantage of the revolutionary Wii Remote(TM) and Nunchuk(TM). Players will be able to clash swords with enemies, execute speed kills and perform the Prince’s well-known acrobatic moves such as running on walls. Prince of Persia Rival Swords creates an epic experience by combining two playable characters in a masterly balanced gameplay, with the perfect mix of combat, platforming, puzzles and a compelling storyline. Read more