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ces09
Nyko Waves Their Wand At CES
Debuting along with a few Wii charge kits at CES 2009, The Wand is Nyko's answer to the Wii Remote, featuring the ability to electrically replicate vibration feedback and control in attached devices. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by lilaliendog: that's a cool lil gun just don't waggle it at the cops. more » | Other threads
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the horror
Dead Rising Wii Costumes Are 50% nothankyou.jpg
Dead Rising Wii has more costumes. But what kind of costumes? The latest issue of Famitsu has pictures revealing two of them, one familiar, one...unwanted. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Trygle12 is waiting on Disgaea 2 Portable: OH GOD MY EYES!!! *points to avatar* 5 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Reggie: Nintendo Listens To Its Fans, Honest
If you're feeling a bit neglected by the folks at Nintendo of America, now that it's at the top of the console market heap, President Reggie Fils-Aime wants you to know that they're listening. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Dragon164z: Listening is only part of the equation, Reg. 21 Responses | Other threads
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playing doctor
Ubisoft Makes Grey's Anatomy Game Official
Though most likely perturbed by having their fun ruined by the ESRB last month, Ubisoft has gone ahead and made Grey's Anatomy for the Nintendo Wii, DS, and PC official. More » -
game announce
MySims Line Expands With Inevitable Kart Racing And Party Games
EA begins to slowly work the MySims brand into the ground with the addition of two all-new and completely predictable games for the Wii and DS - MySims Party and MySims Racing. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by NiGHTSSTUDiO: Well I can only count a handfull of current kart games: 1. Maro Kart 2. Diddy Kong Racing 3. Crash Nitro 4. Lego Racers So,... 2 Responses | Other threads
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retail
Game Sales Up 17% In The UK
Music sales are down, movie takings are down, consumer spending is down...lucky for British retail, then, that game sales are on the up! In fact, they're so up that it's making everything else look good. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Black-Dog-Howls: At first I thought this generation was going to be something akin to the hairband and synth new wave of 8 Responses | Other threads
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wii
House Of The Dead: Overkill Devs Want Arcade Machine Feel
Does House of the Dead: Overkill brings arcade shooting to the Nintendo Wii? Yes, says the game's developer Headstrong Games. More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Witzbold: This does look quite great. Im just worried when it hits Japan its gonna get the green blood treatment though,... 11 Responses | Other threads
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dead rising: chop till you drop
Fewer Zombies? More Outfits!
From images we've seen, Dead Rising for the Wii looks light in the brain-eating zombie department. But that doesn't mean it skimps on other things. More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Ad-hominem: Checklist for turning a Ps3 or 360 game into a Wii game: 1. Add Poodles. Poodles make games FAB-U-LOUS!~ 2. Get rid... 7 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Energizer Reveals Hot Controller On Controller Charging Stations
Battery maker Energizer wants to be more than just your battery maker of choice. It wants a slice of that sweet video game accessories revenue, announcing four controller charging stations in advance of CES '09. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Tahsin Shamim: i think the ps3 controller charge station looks better than the other 2 charge stations.... 11 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Rumor: NiGHTS Sequel Was Originally An Xbox 360, PS3 Game
Sega's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams for the Wii was once planned for release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but shifted platforms against the wishes of Sonic Team producer Takashi Iizuka.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Vehks: Said that sonic team was "bored, weary, closed-minded and out of touch with any sense of what makes games good 21 Responses | Other threads
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captain planet
Discover Five Simple Ways To "Green" Your Gaming
If you're concerned about global warmi... I mean, climate change, but also happen to spend a good portion of your free time gaming, Discovery has five helpful environmentally conscious tips for you. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by TheDJ17: Now every gamer can help pervent "Global Warming" to bad it dosen't exist.... 34 Responses | Other threads
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arts & crafts
Learn To Knit The Wii Way
In response to my failed attempt at knitting during the Kotaku Holiday Podcast, reader Austinpoet offered a link to KNiiTTiiNG, a project that teaches players to knit using the Nintendo Wii. Call it Knitting Hero. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by Dingler: I guess it good for something... 14 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
So How Long Do People Play Wii Games For?
MTV decided to find out. Using the Wii’s Nintendo Channel - which tracks the playing habits of 1.6 million Americans - they've yanked out some data on what games you're playing, and for how long. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Komrade Kayce: 1. You cant seriously use that picture in an article, even if they are playing Wii. Thats like putting a... 29 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Last Year, Japanese Game Market Experienced Shrinkage
According to Famitsu's publisher Enterbrain, the Japanese game market is, like a frightened turtle, getting smaller compared to last year. But what was the biggest selling game hardware? Games?
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Senshida: Yay! Seinfeld :D I remember that episode. 9 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Japan's Best And Worst Sellers By Platform
The best of the best! The best of the worst! Here's a look at the sales tallies for the biggest sellers (and not sellers) in Japan broken down by platform. Oh, the suspense.
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Mister_Jack: Why is Wii Sports even on these lists? By default it's the most purchased wii game because it's the one... 9 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
Some People Use The PS3 For Web Browsing, Less People Use The Wii
Business Research firm Market Share have released statistics outlining global internet browser share. Internet Explorer and Firefox are obviously the two largest, but what about the PlayStation consoles and Wii? More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by ShingoEX: People actually play games on the Wii. PS3...not so much.... 31 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Science Doing Some Science On Wii Fit
Does Wii Fit work? It's hard for me to tell, personally, as my Little Debbie Zebra Cake intake ratio is tied proportionally to my progress in the non-game. See, I'm not a scientist.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by DonWii: 45lbs since I got it in May. 200+ consecutive days of use. 11 Responses | Other threads
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clips
The Clip Where Dead Rising Wii Thrashes Out, Almost Redeems Itself
Dead Rising Wii was at TGS. Was almost the worst thing there. Truly awful. Yet at the same time, it was almost the best thing there, because this clip was playing at the demo booth. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by slickwizurd: ...........no comment...ill stick with the 360 version 7 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Japanese TV Networks Afraid Of The Big Bad Wii Video Service
As you know, Nintendo are teaming up with Japanese ad agency Dentsu to launch a video service on the Wii next year. Japanese Wii owners are intrigued. Japanese TV networks, however? They're afraid. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by aw3str1k3r: Those TV networks should be afraid of the Wii. First it conquered the game industry. Next it will be the... 11 Responses | Other threads
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oddities
Dumb Lady Physically Puts Credit Cards In Wii
There are smart people, and there are dumb people. Here is the story of a dumb person, her credit cards and a Nintendo Wii.
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by mlubczyn: This is stupid, but not nearly as stupid as people who pay $50 a year for Microsoft to use consumers' 65 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Molyneux, Wright, Garriott Talk About The Year in Gaming
The BBC lined up a panel of gaming dignitaries to mull over the best of 2008 and expectations for 2009, they tapped into gaming culture with the help of Peter Molyneux, Will Wright, and... Fatal1ty? More »
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Gyaruson: That picture of FATAL1TY is amazing!! Props to whoever put that up! 7 Responses | Other threads
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review
Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars: Hardcore Returns to the Wii
Gamecock does one thing really well: Promote video games.
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Dejanus: I enjoyed Legendary, actually, really didn't understand the negative press it got.... 23 Responses | Other threads
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wal-mart
Wii Fit Moves Out Of Electronics, Into Women's Clothing Department
Attention, Wal-Mart shoppers: the mega retailer is currently doing massive reductions on women's self-esteem, moving the Wii Fit advertising kiosks from the electronics department to women's clothing. A diabolical tactic! More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Leobebes: I think this is great! I want gaming to reach every demographic out there. I am tired of the core 14 Responses | Other threads
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wii fit
Amazon's "Best of 2008" Video Games Are All Wii
Amazon.com, still bursting with self-promotion from what it called its best holiday shopping season ever, has revealed its "Best Of" products from 2008. In the video game category, it was all Wii, all the time. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by KylenX: God. Honestly. I REALLY don't see what all the rage with the Wii is. I can only see myself playing 24 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Namco Bandai's Fragile Looks Really Good*
*You know, for a Wii game. And we mean that in the nicest way possible, as if there were three GameCubes powering this role-playing game. Oh, I kid! Fragile just looks plain old good. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by dye: i'm not a fan of JRPG's, but i love how the cell shaded graphics look in a lot of these 19 Responses | Other threads
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year in gaming
AP Gets Grumpy About Gaming
The Associated Press has a list of grievances about video games this year, and who doesn't. Difference is, they have a really, really big soapbox they get to stand on to air them. More »
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Coltage: I'd complain about the amount of crappy games, but with access to a Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii, I... 7 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Guy Gets Wii, Gets Totally Pissed Off, Gets Arrested
Did you get everything you wanted for Christmas? Twenty-six year-old Heath Blom didn't. He was given a Wii, got mad, and a fight broke out leading to a double arrest. Oh, the holidays.
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Xenigma: That's an awfully generous grandmother if you ask me... 24 Responses | Other threads
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mods
WeeP5: Badass Case, Same Old Rate of Fire
When Nintendo says it puts more smiles on more faces, I'm sure it's not including the maniacal grin one must get blasting away raving Rabbids with this gangsta MP5 mod.
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By Owen Good
Comment by Primebuster: My nephew, 15 years old, at a distance, so as not to see the text, seen this picture as it... 50 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Reminder: Japan's Virtual Console Is Better Than Yours
Nintendo Japan have released the list of games that will be appearing on the country's Virtual Console for the month of January. It makes for good reading, especially if you like Smash Bros. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Ken: Super Mario RPG needs to be on DS. *hates on Wii some more here* Sorry, random, I know. Just got Chrono 21 Responses | Other threads
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harmonix
Rock Band DLC For Wii Is *So* Close
If you were lucky enough to score a copy of Rock Band 2 for the Wii this holiday season, you're probably wondering where the hell your promised downloadable content is. It's comin', says Harmonix. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by pelagato24: who own the wii version of this ?... 16 Responses | Other threads
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