Wii Fit Launched In U.S. (TechWeb)
May 21, 2008TechWeb - InformationWeek - The Nintendo video game encourages physical fitness by letting users ride a virtual snowboard, do yoga, twirl virtual hula hoops, and do other exercises.
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Archive for May 21st, 2008
Square Enix may take stakes in rivals (Reuters)
May 21, 2008Reuters - Japanese videogame maker Square Enix Co Ltd (9684.T) said it is considering taking stakes in game developers to combat rising competition from established game publishers and other entertainment companies.
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Game Consoles Contain Environmental Hazards, Says Greenpeace (PC World)
May 21, 2008PC World - Games consoles contain toxic chemicals that would not be allowed in young childrens’ toys, even though the technology to…
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Games Review: Gaming into shape with `Wii Fit’ (AP)
May 21, 2008AP - If someone had pulled me away from “GoldenEye 007″ in the late 1990s to tell me that I’d one day be using my video game system to get in shape, I would have likely drawn James Bond’s Golden Gun and shot a hole in that cockamamie theory.
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Electronic Arts Questions ESA Departures (PC Magazine)
May 21, 2008PC Magazine - It may seem recently that there’s been an exodus from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). First came Activision/Vivendi’s departure, and then again more recently with LucasArts just last week. But not all agree that it was the right thing to do.
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Nintendo contests $233 mln price fixing fine from 2002
May 21, 2008Nintendo is contesting a
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Six games kick off European WiiWare launch
May 21, 2008Six titles kick off the launch of WiiWare in Europe today. The games are Dr. Mario & Germ Buster (1000 Wii Points), FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King (1500 Wii Points), LostWinds (1000 Wii Points), Star Soldier R (800 Wii Points), Toki Tori (900 Wii Points) and TV Show King (1000 Wii Points).
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Wii Fit launch delayed until Wednesday
May 21, 2008Nintendo have delayed the launch of Wii Fit from today to Wednesday, May 21. It is being rumored that the game has been delayed due to Nintendo once again suffering from supply issues. Wii Fit was however exclusively available at the Nintendo World store today in limited numbers.
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GAME Spain lists 3 new DS colors with 13/06/2008 release
May 21, 2008GAME Spain has listed 3 new DS colors for Europe which should be released on 13/06/2008. The colors are deep red, lime green and turquoise.
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1 vs. 100 DS game announced
May 21, 2008Endemol and Destination Software Incorporated (DSI) today announced the release of a video game for the Endemol franchise 1 vs. 100. The title will be in-stores in June for the Nintendo DS system for $19.99. Players can compete against a friend through a multiplayer challenge in a tense battle of the brains, as one player must assume the role of \”The Mob\” of 100 and stop the other from winning. Other variations include a Poker-style trivia game, where players wager cash based on their confidence of the answer. The video game will feature 1 vs. 100 television host Bob Saget.
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IGN gives Haze 4.5/10
May 21, 2008IGN have reviewed Haze and given the game 4.5/10 but from their damning review you wonder why they didn\’t give it lower. They say the game is based on a bland story with weak characters, has tons of visual issues and that the gameplay is hampered by gimmicks, a weak story and poor AI. (Thanks Zero1)
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Haze dev responds to IGN review
May 21, 2008Rob Yescombe of Free Radical has responded to IGN\’s 4.5/10 review score for Haze. \”My thoughts are \”Owch\”. No, wait - MEGAowch. Haze has had mixed reviews, but even GoldenEye got a 4/10 when it first came out. With a 9/10 in the Italian PSM, and an extremely positive review in Famitsu, we\’re looking forward to people playing Haze and making a judgment for themselves.\” said Rob.
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No MGS 4 gunmetal grey limited edition PS3 bundle for UK
May 21, 2008Konami UK have confirmed that there will no MGS 4 bundles other than the limited edition Play.com figurine set for the UK. The figurine set contains \”6-inch Old Snake \’Olive Drab\’ action figure, The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4 documentary on Blu-ray Disc, [and] Official Metal Gear Solid 4 soundtrack\” for
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Sony to take action over Uncharted Drake’s Fortune replica gun
May 21, 2008Sony is not happy about a $168.88 Uncharted Drake\’s Fortune replica gun taht has appeard at online retailers. \”The Drake\’s Gun is not licensed or in any way sanctioned by SCE and one we certainly do not condone. We are investigating the source of this product and will proceed with the most appropriate action,\” said Sony.
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Siren: Blood Curse Tsubasa Inaba Interview
May 21, 2008Below is an interview with the US Producer for Siren: Blood Curse Tsubasa Inaba.
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