Nintendo Wii U and 3DS news at Wii's World

Another new SSBB commercial

Here's another of those Japanese Super Smash Bros. Brawl commercials. This one shows off some Olimar action! ... read more

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Speaking with CVG, Goichi Suda the head of Grasshopper Studios has expressed some dismay regarding how the Wii has turned out so far. Their latest game No More Heroes was released last month in Japan, but despite good reviews has failed to achieve good sales. "Whilst the sales weren't as high as I hoped, other titles for Wii aren't selling so well either. Only Nintendo titles are doing well. This isn't just... read more

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Worms not online after all

Worms fans may be in for some bad news. In a recent interview, Team 17, the developers of Worms: A Space Oddity said that online multiplayer was no longer a part of the game. The specific reason for this is unknown at the moment. I wouldn't be surprised if it's Nintendo failing to cooperate.... read more

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Olimar's final smash

Captain Olimar's final smash move gets put under the microscope in today's Super Smash Bros Brawl update. It's called End of Day, so named because in Pikmin on the GameCube, Olimar had to return to his ship before night time to avoid nasty wildlife (much like Robert Neville). In Brawl, Olimar once again climbs aboard his ship and blasts off to safety. Fighters on the ground will be subjected to bulborbs and... read more

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Apollo Justice demo

Taking an innovative step, Capcom have released a demo of DS title Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney through the magical medium of Flash. The game's storyline takes place seven years after "Trials and Tribulations". Phoenix Wright makes appearances but is no longer the main character. Fans, newcomers and well-wishers can play the demo using the link below. Apollo Justice demo... read more

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Japanese Brawl videos

Three new promotional videos for Super Smash Bros. Brawl have been released. They're in Japanese, but what the hell. In other news, the official Brawl site has added a table listing special moves on each character's page. The only new info though is that Captain Olimar's final smash is called End of Day.... read more

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Sheik makes it into Brawl

Looks like Sakurai is feeling guilty about the delay and has decided to give us a newsworthy update: Sheik is in Super Smash Bros Brawl. You call upon Sheik by using Zelda's down special move. The model used is done in a Twilight Princess style, even though Sheik didn't appear in the game. Sheik's special moves are: Standard - Needle Storm Side - Chain Up - Vanish Down - Transform Final Smash -... read more

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Hori's Wii Fit mat

Accessory makers Hori are looking to floor the competition with this mat made specifically for use with Wii Fit. Am I missing something here, or does it only serve to stop the balance board from sliding?... read more

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Monster safari

Some new box arts have revealed themselves, both animal related. Cabela's Monster Bass is a budget fishing game. Once I caught a fish alive. This is Wild Earth: African Safari, an adventure game which puts you in the shoes (or boots) of a journalist. Your mission is to photograph and document thirty different wild animals. Those meerkats might wanna move. ... read more

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Captain Olimar's stage in Brawl

First off some bad news. That rumor posted yesterday about Super Smash Bros Brawl being delayed until March 9th turns out to be true. Says so right on the official Dojo's shiny face. As far as I can make out, the Japanese release date is now January 31st. More uplifting though, is Captain Olimar's home stage: Distant Planet. Done in a similar style to a level you might see in Pikmin, it's a grassy area with... read more

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Disney World considering DS support

Imagineering, a Walt Disney company has recently been trying out a scheme using the Nintendo DS as a means of helping visitors enjoy the Disney World theme park. The idea is that users can bring their DS handhelds into the park and use them as an interactive guide and map. Some possible features being considered are: Interactive map of the entire park. Display waiting times for rides. Menus listing the... read more

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De Blob new screenshots

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Sam & Max Wii confirmed

In a snippet of a German press release today, European publishers JoWooD confirmed their next project after Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None is to be a Sam & Max game. PC gamers from the early 90s will likely have fond memories of point n click adventures like Sam & Max (and Day of the Tentacle, woo). Rumors of the zany duo hitting the Wii have been around for a while now, but it's still nice to get a... read more

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GH3 replacement disc website

Publishers Activision have put up a website allowing you to pre-register for a new Guitar Hero 3 disc. If you were disappointed with your game outputting sound in mono, all you have to do is fill out the form and Rhy-Ming Poon will take care of you. Note that when the time comes you will be expected to send them your original disc (they provide an envelope), so unfortunately this is not a way to get a free... read more

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Rumors of another Brawl delay

There's a growing number of whispers regarding stores pushing back the date for Super Smash Bros. Brawl even further. One retailer called eStarland has changed the release date on their listing to March 9th, 2008. This is just speculation for the time being, it's entirely possible that eStarland just has bad information. Other major retailers like Amazon, Gamestop and Walmart still list Brawl with a date of... read more

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Pac-Attack on Virtual Console

Just two new games added to the Virtual Console in North America today, a puzzler and a beat-em-up. Pac-Attack (SNES) Riot Zone (TG-16) Be sure to come back and check out the PAL updates on Friday.... read more

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Challenges in Brawl

Some of the reward items you can collect in Super Smash Bros Brawl (like trophies, stickers and CDs) have certain requirements before you can pick them up. The Challenges mode lets you keep track of these. The challenges screen is a grid of small windows. Based on your performance in-game, these windows will bust open when you meet the conditions of a challenge. When this happens you get the item inside, and... read more

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Zelda's moves for brawl leaked

A monthly magazine in Japan called CoroCoro claims to know Zelda's special moves in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and lists them thus: Din's Fire Nayru's Love Farore's Wind Twilight Change The Twilight Change is a transformation of some kind, but into what is unclear. Some translators are suggesting a Twilight version of Shiek. Zelda's final smash is apparently called Light Arrow.... read more

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Wii gets some drunken love

A number of pubs in the UK are installing Wii consoles to keep the customers entertained while they drink. One such venue is the Brixton Bar & Grill in London, run by Adam Billingham. Business on midweek nights was typically quiet before installing the Wii, but a weekly "Wii love Wednesdays" event has seen trade pick up dramatically. Drinkers compete against each other while spectators can watch on the large... read more