Nintendo Wii News and Views

Wii weight watcher winning weight war

Besides all of its other charms, Nintendo’s latest gaming console contributes to the health and well-being of geeks. How cool is that?

Posted By David Utter

Nintendo Focused On All Gamers

Nintendo’s Zelda director Eiji Aonuma said in a recent interview that hardcore gamers don’t need to worry about the company putting all its focus on the casual gaming crowd.
He told Nintendo Power, “It’s because of gamers that games have come as far as they have… it’s not Nintendo’s intent to alienate those people… We think […]

Posted By Mike S

Nintendo Not Giving Up On “Core Gamers”

If you’re a serious gamer, then don’t fear - Nintendo isn’t going to go all light and fluffy on you. But according to a quote on GameDaily BIZ, the company plans to reach out to newbies, as well.
“It’s because of gamers that games have come as far as they have… it’s not Nintendo’s intent […]

Posted By Doug Caverly

Civilization coming to Wii in ‘08…we hope

Next-generation consoles and handhelds will receive a dose of Sid Meier empire-building joy next spring.

Posted By David Utter

WiiWare to offer original downloadable games

Make them shorter, original, and more creative, Nintendo has told developers who want their downloadable games on Nintendo’s WiiWare.

Posted By David Utter

Nintendo passes Sony. Someone confiscate Stringer’s belt and shoelaces

Howard Stringer has been expected to navigate Sony out of its doldrums, not steer them behind Nintendo, a company whose revenue is a fraction of Sony’s.

Posted By David Utter

Firefighting Game For Wii

For some people, 9/11 still doesn’t feel too far off. For just about everybody, the Sofa Super Store fire is still a current event. Now - take this as you will - there’s word that a game called Real Heroes: Firefighter is coming out for the Wii.
“The Wii is a family-friendly console and […]

Posted By Doug Caverly

Pokemon brings online gaming to Wii

Pokemon Battle Revolution has a bunch of firsts for the Wii platform, the main one being the introduction of online gaming.

Posted By David Utter

Nintendo breathing down Sony’s neck

As if Sony doesn’t have enough problems, CEO Howard Stringer now has to worry about seeing Link stick a sword in Sony’s console market dominance.

Posted By David Utter

Nintendo Releasing New Wii Games

Good news for Wii fans. Nintendo will be releasing 21 games for the Wii over the next three months. Here is a complete list of the releases.
Resident Evil 4 Wii edition (Capcom) - 29th June 2007
Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix (EA) - 29th June 2007
Scarface (Vivendi Games) - 30th June 2007
Mortal Kombat: […]

Posted By Mike S