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

Greenpeace hassling console makers

Recently Greenpeace slammed Nintendo, awarding a zero score in the "Guide to Greener Electronics". Seemingly not satisfied with that, Greenpeace has now come up with a video targeting all three console makers, including Sony who fared pretty well in the tests. Well, at least it was entertaining.... read more

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Wii Chess Wi-Fi compatible

Some new details about Wii Chess have become available. First off, it's a fully fledged game (albeit a budget one) published by Nintendo, not a WiiWare title as you might expect. More interestingly, games can be played over the Internet via Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection, as well as standard local multiplayer features. The initial release for Wii Chess will be in Europe on January 18th, costing 30 Euros. Dates... read more

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Baroque new screenshots

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Atlus announces new RPG

Following the critical success of Trauma Center: New Blood, publishers Atlus have announced a new action RPG title for Wii called Baroque. "You awaken to find the world in ruin, your heart beset with unexplained guilt. A cataclysm has destroyed the cities and empires of men and disfigured the spirit of humanity". A dungeon-crawler at heart, your task is to search a large tower for your ultimate... read more

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Mario Circuit stage in Brawl

This is more like it. Today's Super Smash Bros Brawl update shows off the Mario Circuit stage. The course is set in the shape of a loose figure 8, and of course you're brawling right in the middle. Shyguys are driving around the track and they don't appreciate you getting in the way. They can approach from the front or up above. A screen in the distance displays their position, so you have a chance of knowing... read more

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Showtime Boxing new screenshots

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Kando making Wii games

Developers Kando Games are bringing two games onto the Wii. The first title is Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk. When originally released for the PoS2 it was tenaciously average, so don't expect too much from this one. It will however sport updated Wii graphics and use of the Wiimote. The second is an undisclosed action adventure game known simply as Deadline. Watch this space. We have got some cover artwork... read more

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Opoona new screenshots

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Brawl Options screen

We're plummeting to new lows, scraping the barrel of tedious updates. Today we get treated to the Options menu of Super Smash Bros Brawl. Brawl's Main Menu. I like to keep my options open. Deflicker? Yes, no, maybe so. Rumble. Mic check, one, two. Don't do it. You've so much to live for. At least there's a theme to go along with it. This is... read more

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My Horse and Ski

Let's all have a look at some fantastic packaging work. This is My Horse & Me, the all-american version. He's only in it for the carrots. Ready for some family fun? You'd better be with Family Ski, coming straight out of Tokyo, sha-ZAM. Have you seen this man? ... read more

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Don King's Prizefighter on Wii

Take-Two Interactive and 2K Sports have announced that a new boxing game will be swinging its way onto the Wii. Don King Presents: Prizefighter sees you taking control of a rookie fighter, training his way into a fighting career and eventually having a shot at the belt. This will all be told through a narrative done in the style of a sports documentary. According to 2K's president Christoph Hartmann, the game... read more

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Pachter predicts November sales

The infamous (kinda) Michael Pachter, analyst with Wedbush Morgan has predicted how the November console sales figures will look. This is what he says: Nintendo DS - 1,350,000 Nintendo Wii - 950,000 Microsoft Xbox360 - 750,000 Sony PSP - 650,000 Sony PS3 - 420,000 GBA - 170,000 The official numbers are expected to be announced at some point in the future.... read more

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Raving Rabbids 2 music video

DAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! Here's an official music video for the Wii exclusive Rayman Raving Rabbids 2. ... read more

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Brawl Rotation Mode

If you have more than four players wanting to play Super Smash Bros Brawl, the new Rotation Mode could come in handy. Rotation mode lets you choose whether winners or losers get rotated out for the next people in the queue. Sadly this feature is limited to only 16 players, whereas most of us like to play Wii with at least 32 of our best friends hanging around the TV. Maybe next time. Cool looking... read more

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Swap Stars for Wii Points

Good news for Europeans who have been saving their Star rewards for a rainy day. Now that the UK's official Nintendo website has been revamped, an announcement awaits saying its users can trade in their Stars for some much more useful Wii Points. The feature is called Wii Points Card Shop, and it requires that your Club Nintendo account is linked to your Wii Shop Channel account.... read more

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Pokemon Snap on Virtual Console

Three fresh additions to the US Virtual Console catalog today, including a slightly updated Pokemon Snap which will let you send your pics taken in-game to the Wii Message Board. Pokemon Snap (N64) Ghosts 'n Goblins (NES) Baseball Stars 2 (Neo-Geo) More on Friday with the PAL updates.... read more

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Bonsly pushing people around

Bonsly is another Pokemon to feature in Super Smash Bros Brawl, and he hopes to rock your world. On appearing, Bonsly will start walking around the stage. Brawlers can pick him up and throw him at opponents. He might look like a small tree, but if he hits you it could have a big impact, on both your life and your pride. 3rd eye blind. Throw? You better pray that doesn't hit me. Whoah, what... read more

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Nyko's Wireless Nunchuck

Respected accessory maker Nyko will be debuting a wireless nunchuck at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month in Las Vegas. This is achieved by connecting a small wireless module to the bottom of the Wiimote, as seen in the picture. The Wireless Nunchuck will feature a power button to turn the connection on and off, but other than that is similar to the standard wired version. Personally the... read more

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Activision to offer free GH3 replacements

Some Wii owners have been disappointed with the audio output of Guitar Hero 3 in mono. Activision is working on the problem and will be offering free replacement discs in 2008. Spokeswoman at Activision, Rhy-Ming Poon (no joke, that's her real name!!) commented: "We recently became aware that some consumers have not been able to enjoy the full audio output in the Nintendo Wii version of Guitar Hero III:... read more