My Nintendo Wii

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20561167624620487942024-08-28T03:16:09.718-07:00My Nintendo WiiWalter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comBlogger1235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-38666101446740044672011-11-05T16:10:00.001-07:002011-11-05T16:10:08.042-07:00Mass Mario sighting

To celebrate the release of Super Mario 3D Land, a huge crowd of Mario-costumed folk descended on Horton Plaza in San Diego, California. Here they are in all their glory: Super Mario 3D Land is due to hit stores on November 13th.

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-39405969010920631302011-09-14T15:09:00.001-07:002011-09-14T15:09:19.714-07:00Kirby's Dream Band

No, this is not an announcement about a Kirby rhythm game. Something caught my eye on Twitter just now, that being @kirbysdreamband. Their claim to fame is being the only Kirby cover band in the world! Here's a sample of their first track, called "King Dedede". Feeling their vibe? Spread the word! This could be the next Rihanna.. Kirby's Dream Band are: Ian Luckey - Keyboards

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-19622342268604459832011-08-31T15:13:00.001-07:002011-08-31T15:13:48.254-07:00Closer look at the goldmote

A few days ago we heard about the gold wiimote bundle that was available in a limited edition for the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Now here we can take a closer look at the remote itself with some new pics: First in the love-glove. Now unsheathed! You likey?

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-19069260855253237642011-07-28T15:04:00.000-07:002011-07-28T15:05:00.157-07:00Mario & Sonic comes in yellow box

Sega has dished out some details on the upcoming Wii and 3DS games Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Wii version will be released in the US on November 15th, while Europe gets it three days later on November 18th (2011). Perhaps most interesting of all, is that it will ship in a funny yellow box: The 3DS version has been pushed back until February 2012. We've got some

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-75628137541328238172011-07-12T04:00:00.001-07:002011-07-12T04:00:07.488-07:00Dive fan-love

A demo version of WiiWare's Dive: The Medes Islands Secret is out across North America today. Developers Cosmonaut have made this video to thank all fans and press for helping in the release of the game: Cool to see Wii's World got a lil mention in there! :)

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-63062850530909513532011-07-12T03:38:00.001-07:002011-07-12T03:38:35.556-07:00Nintendo announces Wii U

At the annual E3 Expo in Los Angeles, Nintendo has revealed its next console, the Wii U. This is how it looks in general: Controller and console Console itself The details currently known are: The controller has a 6.2 inch touchscreen with dual analog sticks, D-pad, four standard face buttons and motion sensor, inward facing camera, rumble, microphone and speakers. The controller itself does

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-76535547011819703122011-03-31T15:41:00.005-07:002011-03-31T15:41:23.021-07:00Nintendo Delivers More Downloadable Fun, from Darts to Monstrous Disguises

This week, players of any age are invited to check out new demo versions of games for the WiiWare service – one offering competitive darts challenges, the other giving preschoolers a fun way to learn by interacting with baby animals. For the Nintendo DSiWare service, there's a new version of a classic card game, plus a wild new photo-manipulation game that can

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-50393786604130673752011-03-31T15:41:00.003-07:002011-03-31T15:41:17.910-07:00Dragon Quest VI, An Enhanced Version of a Classic RPG Makes its Debut in North America

Starting today, video game fans in North America can embark on a classic hand-held adventure that has been unavailable outside of Japan for more than 15 years. The DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation™ game makes its U.S. debut for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems, combining classic role-playing thrills with fresh character options, unique challenges and

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-8059841578023187992011-03-31T15:41:00.001-07:002011-03-31T15:41:14.244-07:00Love is a Many Downloaded Thing

Not even the Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop are immune to the spellbinding forces of Valentine's Day. You'll find unlikely hints of romance creeping into the WiiWare service with Pucca's kisses game, featuring a sweet heroine who's smitten with a wily ninja. Love is also in the air on the Nintendo DSiWare service as the hero of Treasure Hunter X pursues

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-21535201978057787062011-03-23T14:31:00.001-07:002011-03-23T14:46:25.097-07:00Nintendo to Host Midnight Launch Event at Best Buy to Celebrate U.S. Launch of Nintendo 3DS

WHAT: New Yorkers are invited to leave their 3D glasses at home - permanently - and join Nintendo of America for a memorable midnight launch event for the new Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. On March 26 at Best Buy’s Union Square location, consumers and video game fans of all kinds will be treated to live entertainment, branded giveaway items (while

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-7363029235891044262011-03-23T14:30:00.003-07:002011-03-23T14:46:23.542-07:00Check out the Dragon Quest® VI: Realms of Revelation Hands-on Events Feb. 26 &amp; Mar. 5

Experience the epic world-hopping, sword-swinging, slime-busting adventure in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation at Best Buy locations nationwide. On Saturday, Feb. 26 and Mar. 5, Nintendo representatives will be on hand to give you an in-depth look at this long-awaited RPG. You’ll also get a chance to try it out for yourself. For a list of

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-13970829304350709662011-03-23T14:30:00.001-07:002011-03-23T14:46:21.855-07:00New Downloads Transport You to the Wrestling Ring, the Battlefield and Beyond

Forget about tan lines and beach towels. This spring break, you can download the ingredients for a fun-filled getaway on your Wii or Nintendo DSi system. Fans of classic 16-bit action can launch themselves into the wrestling ring as Natsume Championship Wrestling - a brawny favorite from the Super NES era - makes a fresh appearance on the Virtual Console service.

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-30742413618268594532011-03-14T16:22:00.003-07:002011-03-23T14:46:20.052-07:00The Imminent Arrival of Spring Means Beautiful Plants and Hordes of the Undead

Spring is just about a week away. It's a time of renewal. For some, that means the budding of new flowers. For others, it's a chance to reanimate their dead tissue and go on the attack. Over on the Nintendo DSiWare service, Plants vs. Zombies reminds you that when the mob comes for you, foliage might be the only friend you have left. If you're in the mood for a

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-47197861130858462052011-03-14T16:22:00.001-07:002011-03-23T14:46:18.346-07:00Consumers to Discover New Ways to Play During Nintendo 3DS Demo Tour

From augmented-reality games to rich 3D visuals that don't require special glasses, the Nintendo 3DS™ system offers a wealth of new hand-held experiences that must be seen to be believed. To give consumers a firsthand look at these unique features, interactive Nintendo 3DS Demo Pods and mobile Nintendo 3DS Demo Squads will be in select U.S. cities

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-36528251925530162312011-03-10T13:47:00.001-08:002011-03-10T13:59:59.124-08:00The BIT.TRIP Epic Reaches Its Grand Finale

The acclaimed BIT.TRIP game series for the WiiWare service has thrilled audiences with its mix of retro style and inventive game play. This week, new and longtime fans are invited to experience the series' final installment, BIT.TRIP FLUX, and join CommanderVideo for one more unforgettable ride. Also this week, the Nintendo DSiWare service offers a variety of new

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-8075237080372931022011-03-05T16:41:00.003-08:002011-03-05T16:56:23.773-08:00This Presidents Day, Make an Executive Decision to Download New Games

Not everyone is cut out to be a president, but every Wii and Nintendo DSi user must act as commander-in-chief of his or her own gaming republic. On this Presidents Day holiday, Nintendo recommends reaching across the aisle in the spirit of bipartisanship, creating harmony between new and classic titles, puzzle games and platformers, sprawling console adventures and

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-22285114614941645112011-03-05T16:41:00.001-08:002011-03-05T16:56:21.672-08:00Nintendo Reveals Launch-Day Lineup of 18 Nintendo 3DS Games

On day one, new Nintendo 3DS owners will have plenty of video games to keep them busy. Nintendo and its third-party publishing partners have made sure that people who buy a system on March 27 will be able to choose from a variety of experiences that leverage the system's new features. A steady and diverse stream of games of all kinds will keep the fun going, with

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-51807444466836282082011-02-21T15:23:00.001-08:002011-02-22T15:21:58.006-08:00Dragon Quest VI, An Enhanced Version of a Classic RPG Makes its Debut in North America

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-58108127743891057142011-02-16T14:20:00.003-08:002011-02-22T15:21:56.245-08:00Dragon Quest VI, An Enhanced Version of a Classic RPG Makes its Debut in North America

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-10219602582445246692011-02-16T14:20:00.001-08:002011-02-22T15:21:54.216-08:00Love is a Many Downloaded Thing

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-68584276148062284022011-02-07T14:16:00.009-08:002011-02-07T14:34:32.893-08:00Nintendo Invites Players to Download Brawny Action, Brainy Puzzles or Both

You needn't choose between action-packed games and mind-bending puzzle fare when the Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop offer plenty of both. This week, you can face down monstrous mutations of high school teachers in a demo version of LIT for the WiiWare service, now available for zero Wii Points. Enter an intergalactic battle in the NES shooter S.C.A.T., which

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-6578145264484600472011-02-07T14:16:00.007-08:002011-02-07T14:34:30.432-08:00Early Purchasers of Pokémon Black Version and White Version to be Rewarded with Victini Distribution

Nintendo and The Pokmon Company are giving Pokmon™ fans yet another reason to get revved up for the March 6 launch of the Pokmon Black Version and Pokmon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems. Consumers who purchase either of the new games between launch and April 10 will be able to receive a special Liberty Pass via Nintendo

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-66158350885295652992011-02-07T14:16:00.005-08:002011-02-07T14:34:28.328-08:00Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Official Site Updated With New Gameplay Info &amp; More

If there's one guest who's welcome at any holiday party, it's Mario. This season, the Virtual Console service invites you to join Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom crew for the classic, family-friendly fun of Mario Party 2, now playable on the Wii system for the first time ever. You'll also find new additions to the WiiWare service to help keep your days merry and

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-34298448512703499852011-02-07T14:16:00.003-08:002011-02-07T14:34:25.887-08:00Kirby Patch Set Collection Reward Now Available at Club Nintendo

Walter E. Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077012051756031056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2056116762462048794.post-4509904779369156622011-02-07T14:16:00.001-08:002011-02-07T14:34:23.171-08:00Deck the Halls with Mario Party 2 and Other Downloadable Delights

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