Archive for March 14th, 2009


Cinema Blend
MadWorld Has Parent Groups Claiming Wii Shouldn’t Have Violent Games
Cinema Blend
"The Wii platform has such a family-friendly reputation, and "MadWorld" is clearly not a family-friendly game," says Walsh. "We think it is important to alert parents that certainly not all Wii games are appropriate for kids.

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A Success Story – Jamestown Post Journal

Posted by nongamer on March 14th, 2009
A Success Story
Jamestown Post Journal, NY
There's a place for Wii gaming and an activity room for youngsters ages 1 to 6 that includes games, chalkboards for interactive learning with parents, and pint-sized tables. But the crown jewel of the youth center is the Soaring Up Skate Park,

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Apple TV to become more Wii-like? – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Posted by nongamer on March 14th, 2009

PC World
Apple TV to become more Wii-like?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO
Adding a motion-sensitive wand may change that and put Apple TV on course to becoming a game console. If that’s the case, then I wonder what Nintendo’s doing to keep Wii out in front? Any of you have an idea, please let Game Guy know.
Is Apple TV getting a Wii?TECH.BLORGE.com
Now Apple to Develop 'Wii Wand'Spong
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Vision system measures musical performance
Vision Systems Design, NH
Ng has even incorporated a Wii Balance Board to include data on the musician's balance as they play. Until hardware costs reduce to make such systems more widely affordable, he plans to offer musicians the opportunity to use the system at the

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The Video Game Release List of 3/15 – 3/21 – Shacknews

Posted by nongamer on March 14th, 2009

CNET News
The Video Game Release List of 3/15 – 3/21
Shacknews
Fortunately, both portables are receiving some rather high-profile games, including Grand Theft Auto and Resistance entries. If you're looking for a particular system, skip right to the PC, PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP sections.
Lionsgate exec says Wii will be streaming movies soonArs Technica
Watch Movies on your WiiExaminer.com
What's Your Primary Games System?PC World
CNET News - RockGamer.com
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Wii gets Mature – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Posted by nongamer on March 14th, 2009

Kotaku Australia
Wii gets Mature
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN
Actually, Nintendo hasn't developed any M-rated games. They have all come from other companies, such as Sega. In fact, Nintendo has produced only six of the 135 Teen-rated Wii games released since the Wii's November 2006 debut.
Parents groups protest release of Wii's violent video game, 'Madworld'New York Daily News
MADWORLD (Game Review)FANGORIA
Can the Wii win back hard-core gamers?MSNBC
TechNewsWorld - USA Today
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Disney's Solo Video Game Strategy – TechNewsWorld

Posted by nongamer on March 14th, 2009
Disney's Solo Video Game Strategy
TechNewsWorld, CA
portable machines, their software and PC games — will hit a record of $57 billion this year, up from $33 billion just three years ago. Nintendo's success with the Wii , which helped to expand the market beyond "hard core" gamers over the past few

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Telegraph.co.uk
Wii Trade Price Increase Puts Dangerous Pressure on UK Retailers
Escapist Magazine, NC
The potential trouble will be exacerbated if other Nintendo products like the Wii Fit also see trade price increases; the company warned in its announcement that new software releases could also see higher trade prices. At this point, most retailers in
Weak pound raises Wii price 11:10AM, Friday 13th March 2009Computer Shopper
Wii Price To Go Up In UKIncGamers.com
Nintendo Raising UK Wii Trade PriceKotaku Australia
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Watch Movies on your Wii – Examiner.com

Posted by nongamer on March 14th, 2009

Examiner.com
Watch Movies on your Wii
Examiner.com
into the specific video formats that are playable on the Wii. Wii Video 9 can also be combined with Videora, another software application, and together they can let you automatically download and convert video for your Wii using RSS technology.

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Hartford Courant
Bar Games: A Mix Of High-Tech (Wii) And Low-Tech (Trivia) Join
Hartford Courant, United States
Technology has only broadened the possibilities for bar games. Besides the usual mainstays, bars are increasingly adding Wii, the Nintendo's blockbuster video-game console. Among other places, you can find it at Coach's Sports Bar & Grille on Allyn

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