Archive for March 6th, 2009

Meanwhile, in hardware news… – Examiner.com

Posted by nongamer on March 6th, 2009

EL33TONLINE
Meanwhile, in hardware news…
Examiner.com
That's not a very smart thing to do when you're almost completely dependent on 3rd-party developers for the game library on your systems. This and the PS3's low sales compared to the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft XBOX 360 don't bode well for Sony's gaming
Netflix Won't Come to European Xbox 360 Users Anytime SoonSoftpedia
all 55 news articles

More: continued here

The 10 Coolest Wii Controllers – PC Magazine

Posted by nongamer on March 6th, 2009

UberGizmo
The 10 Coolest Wii Controllers
PC Magazine
They contain small plastic pellets for making rattling sounds during game play. Each maraca has an opening to insert the nunchuck and Wiimote for use with the Samba De Amigo game and other maraca-based rhythm Wii games. Available at Amazon.com for
Sony PlayStation 3 (160GB)CNET Reviews
Japanese Hardware: Yakuza 3 Helps PlayStation 3 Sales Beat DSi, PSPGamasutra
Sony's PSP 'virtual console' in the worksCNET News
Punch Jump - Loot Ninja
all 85 news articles

More: continued here

MTV Games Tries Something New – The Wiire

Posted by nongamer on March 6th, 2009

New Zealand Herald
MTV Games Tries Something New
The Wiire, NY
By Andrew Clark / March 07, 2009 Remember the good ol’ days when Wii games used to cost $50? What is that you say? That is still the case? Well tell that to MTV Games who seek to release Beatles: Rock Band at $60. Shortly after this current generation
Roll Up! Details Emerge About Fab 4 Video GameNew York Times
The Beatles are coming to 'Rock Band': Love, we doEntertainment Weekly
Beatles Rock Band Debut Set for SeptemberPC World
CNET News - Artistdirect.com
all 449 news articles

More: continued here


GamePro.com
Electronic Arts torelease Wii sports games in June
San Jose Mercury News,  USA
Electronic Arts., the world's second-largest video game publisher, will ship two new sports titles June 16 for Nintendo's top-selling Wii console as it tries to attract more casual game players. "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10" and "Grand Slam Tennis" will be
First EA tennis game since '94 comes to Wii this summerArs Technica
games people playThe Statesman
Wii Punch-Out!! Has Classic Controls, Motion OptionalWired News
Tech Fragments - Cnet Asia
all 60 news articles

More: continued here

Resident Evil 5 Exclusive Interview – GameFocus

Posted by nongamer on March 6th, 2009
Resident Evil 5 Exclusive Interview
GameFocus, Canada
Released first on the Gamecube and receiving many awards and the media was praising the game, then eventually PS2 and then the Wii. Is there a chance for Resident Evil 5 getting a port or a RE5 game on the Wii? I don’t think Resident Evil 5 would

More: continued here


Brisbane Times
MTV Breaking Standard Wii Pricing With Beatles: Rock Band
1UP.com, NY
By Patrick Klepek, 03/06/2009 Wii games have been priced at $49.99, unless packaged with a peripheral. The technology cap between Wii and the other platforms has kept the pricing at last generation's standard. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 games quickly
Is the Beatles Rock Band game too late?CNET News
Roll Up! Details Emerge About Fab 4 Video GameNew York Times
The Beatles are coming to 'Rock Band': Love, we doEntertainment Weekly
PC World - Artistdirect.com
all 444 news articles

More: continued here

Trauma Center: Second Opinion – GamePro.com

Posted by nongamer on March 6th, 2009
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
GamePro.com
Trauma Center is back on for its second outing in Trauma Center Second Opinion on the Wii with added features and content. Trauma Center: Second Opinion is one of the good Wii games that actually makes good use of the Wii's controls.

More: continued here

a digital symphony – Wire

Posted by nongamer on March 6th, 2009
a digital symphony
Wire, NH
Fastestmanintheworld also provided audio services for “Need For Speed: Undercover,” released last year for Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, Wii and PCs. Watt even recently worked on music for an iPhone game. Watt has also been active as a sideman for

More: continued here

paidContent.org – GameFly Deploys First Game-Rental Kiosks
Washington Post, United States
Like movie-rental kiosks, students can browse through, pay for and take home games in minutes. Titles are available across platforms: Wii games cost $1.99, while Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 games cost $2.49; there are no late fees or due dates.
GameFly opens rental kiosk on college campusGeek.com
GameFly Introduces Rental Kiosks, Causes Devastating Yellow Paint Gizmodo.com
Gamefly G-Box allows students to rent video games on campusDigital Media Online
Kotaku.com
all 8 news articles

More: continued here

Wii below PS3 sales in Japan – Punch Jump

Posted by nongamer on March 6th, 2009

IGN
Wii below PS3 sales in Japan
Punch Jump, CA
The Nintendo DSi, which includes two built-in cameras and a MP3 application, will be sold in Matte Black and Matte Blue SKUs for $169.99 each. NPD Group Inc. this month said that the Wii sold 680000 units to rank as the No. 1 game hardware in US Jan.
DS tops quiet hardware week chart in JapanGamesIndustry.biz
Nintendo DSi: Good Cop / Bad CopIGN
all 10 news articles

More: continued here

Register Login