Report: Wii U To Have Dedicated App Store
Posted by IGN on Jan 03, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Nintendo’s console could have an App store, according to a new report.
The rumour originates from The Daily, which claims that it has learned of plans “to implement a full-blown app store for the system.”
Currently, both the Wii and 3DS have rudimentary app support in the form of the DSi and Wii Shop channels. The source claims that the Wii U’s store will “go far beyond this, proffering a wider variety of apps.”
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Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Big Ben Burglary Review
Posted by IGN on Jan 03, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The criminal queen of edutainment gaming was revived on WiiWare just a couple of weeks ago, as the new Adventures in Math series reimagined the classic gameplay of chasing Carmen Sandiego around the world by mashing up old-school Carmen detective sequences with some new Professor Layton-like math puzzles. That first release — The Lady Liberty Larceny — offered only one case for aspiring A.C.M.E. detectives to crack, though. Now The Big Ben Burglary offers the second.
The gameplay here...
Nintendo eShop Update: VVVVVV vs. Bionic Commando
Posted by IGN on Jan 02, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Happy New Year, Nintendo fans! The calendar’s flipped into 2012 now, and the year ahead should prove to be a big one for Nintendo — but with major hardware events like the launch of the Wii U still at least six months away and no first-party retail releases scheduled to ship for either the Wii or 3DS until February, these opening weeks of the year are primed to be dominated by digital downloads. Nintendo’s already been building up some steam in the 3DS eShop in particular, with...
A Year of Nintendo Anniversaries
Posted by IGN on Dec 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment
With only a few days now left in the year, the book is about to be closed on 2011 – one of the biggest anniversary years Nintendo’s ever had. This past span of 12 months has lined up with more major milestones for more big Nintendo brands and products than any previous year, and we’ve celebrated each and every one of them as they’ve come along. Now, in case you missed any of our coverage, here’s a quick and easy second chance to check out the best of our 2011 anniversary...
Nintendo Wii Game News: Rush’s 2112 Coming To Rock Band Network
Posted by G4TV on Dec 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment
I am contractually obligated to mention progressive rock trio Rush whenever there is any connection between it and video games. Seriously, my job is on the line here, people. So please know this: Next week, Rush’s 20-minute opus 2112 will be available for download via the Rock Band Network.
2112 will be broken up into three parts:
“2112: Overture, The Temple of Syrinx”
“2112: Discovery, Presentation”
“2112: Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale”
Beginning...
Nintendo Wii Game News: Rush’s 2112 Coming To Rock Band
Posted by G4TV on Dec 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment
I am contractually obligated to mention progressive rock trio Rush whenever there is any connection between it and video games. Seriously, my job is on the line here, people. So please know this: Next week, Rush’s 20-minute opus 2112 will be available for download via the Rock Band Music Store.
2112 will be broken up into three parts:
“2112: Overture, The Temple of Syrinx”
“2112: Discovery, Presentation”
“2112: Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale”
Beginning...
Nintendo Wii Game News: Feedback: 2011 Year In Review — Manly Man Edition
Posted by G4TV on Dec 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment
On this episode of Feedback the team dissected 2011. Blair " The Boss" Herter, Donell "Donny Diablo" Tucker, Stephen "Money Money Money" Johnson and Rob "Indie I Love You" Manuell talk about all of the highs and lows in gaming. I don’t think I can warn you enough, this episode might have too much manly man content.
Feedback Shigeru Miyamoto’s Retirement And 2011: A Year In Review »
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Nintendo Wii Game News: Nintendo Direct Stream Reveals New Release Dates, Game Details
Posted by G4TV on Dec 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Last night (in North America time), Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata got up in front of a camera to host the latest Nintendo Direct. The stream video conference format, last used to announce the recently released 3DS firmware update, was used again as an announcement platform for some big(-ish) Nintendo happenings, namely some key 3DS release dates and game details. Note that all announced dates should at this point be considered "Japan-only."
First, dates. The 3DS Fire Emblem game, bearing...
When Link is Dead
Posted by IGN on Dec 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment
So, apparently, Link is dead.
I’m as surprised as anyone, as aside from some infrequent and quickly corrected Game Over screens over the years, my Link has never personally met that fate. My Link’s always been brought briskly back to life – courtesy of a bottled fairy or the reset button – and he’s always gone on to continue and complete his current quest.
But Nintendo has now declared, via the just-released Hyrule Historia timeline for the Zelda series, that my Link...
Nintendo Direct Recap: Fire Emblem Dated in Japan
Posted by 1UP on Dec 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Tonight’s Nintendo Direct wasn’t as newsworthy as the first one for those outside of Japan. The pre-recorded broadcast was largely comprised of trailers and release date announcements for 3DS games in Japan.
The new Fire Emblem for 3DS was described as an original game being designed for the handheld. In Japan it’ll be known as Fire Emblem: Kakusei, which in English translates to Fire Emblem: Awakening. The report from earlier today that the first premium downloadable content...
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