Archive for June 2nd, 2009

Nintendo unveils sensor, 'Wii Fit Plus' – USA Today

Posted by nongamer on June 2nd, 2009

guardian.co.uk
Nintendo unveils sensor, 'Wii Fit Plus'
USA Today
The new Wii Fit software (no price yet) uses the balance board for activities but gives users the ability to "customize their routines more and choose" workout lengths, says Nintendo's Cammie Dunaway. And for those who already own Wii Fit,
Nintendo reveals plenty of new games at E3TG Daily
Nintendo Announces the Wii Vitality SensorNintendo World Report
E3: Miyamoto's Roundtable Reveals His PhilosophyGamasutra
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PC World
E3: Nintendo Announces Wii Vitality Sensor, New Mario and Metroid
PC World
"As you can see, it's a lot of fun," said Fils-Aime, adding somewhat ironically that "Every mistake you make will be faithfully reflected in the game." What's even bigger than the Wii? The Nintendo DS, and Nintendo devoted plenty of show time talking

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Slippery Brick
Segway and Nintendo team up on Wii Fit Plus game
Slippery Brick, OR
If you wanted some new hardware to go along with the new Wii Fit Plus, you must be feeling disappointed, but don't worry. There are some unusual surprises awaiting you in the game. Like a new Segway mini-game that's been developed with Segway.

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The Age
Xbox device takes on Wii's motion sensor
Stars and Stripes, DC
However, in Natal, "we make you the controller," he said. Full-body motion is required, unlike many Wii games. Or as creative director Kudo Tsunoda said, "This is not the kind of game where you sit on the sofa using preset waggle commands.
Video: Beatles Rock Band unveiled at E3ITN NEWS
E3 Gaming News: Xbox 360's Project Natal; Ringo, Paul Plug 'Rock Band'Switched
One out of the XboxThe Age
PR Newswire (press release) - Gamers Hell
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San Francisco Chronicle
E3-2009: Nintendo leans on Mario for success
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
Nintendo kicked off its E3 press conference with a new Super Marios Bros for Wii game that allows four person play and some new surprises like propeller suits for players. The new game will be out this holiday season. There is also a new Wii Fit Plus

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Arlington high school students, teachers jury-rig 'smart board' on
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX
Students and teachers at Arlington's Lamar High School are combining a little online knowledge, a Nintendo Wii video game remote and the necessity of a tight district budget to create an affordable version of a much pricier classroom tool.

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guardian.co.uk
New Super Mario Bros. Achieves Shigeru Miyamoto's Dream: Multiplayer
G4 TV, CA
One reason multiplayer hasn't been part of Mario before was simply due to hardware limitations. Wii's hardware, however, allowed Miyamoto to make sure the game world had enough items and enemies on screen at once, in addition to incorporating a camera
Nintendo snubs E3 with recycled games and hardwareTG Daily
Nintendo Pumps Out New Hardware and Games at E3NewsFactor Network
Nintendo retreads past ground with sequel-heavy presserArs Technica
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E3 winner: Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo? – CNET News

Posted by nongamer on June 2nd, 2009
E3 winner: Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo?
CNET News, CA
Take a Wii, upgrade the graphics, and slightly improve the motion capabilities and you have in a nutshell what Sony announced today. Nothing exciting or fancy in any way at all. by inkyred June 2, 2009 9:13 PM PDT PS3 and Macbook all the way.

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More Wii to the People: Rivals Target Nintendo with New Gizmos
NBC Los Angeles, CA
The three-day event, hosted by the Entertainment Software Association features video game unveilings, demonstrations, and news conferences by hardware and software publishers. Sony announced a new Wii-like wand controller (unnamed as of yet) designed

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E3 2009: No shortage of hardware hype – CNET News

Posted by nongamer on June 2nd, 2009

CNET News
E3 2009: No shortage of hardware hype
CNET News, CA
On the plus side, the Wii Motion Plus is close to consumer release, and, it actually seems to work, providing a new level of fine control on new Wii games such as Wii Sports Resort. One unexpected new announcement was the Wii Vitality Sensor — which,

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