Is Nintendo Restructuring Their Strategy for Wii U?

Nintendo Wii U is Nintendo's upcoming video game console which is also a successor of Nintendo Wii. This gaming console is set to launch next year probably around April. All this while, including during E3 Expo back in June this year, it seems that Nintendo's selling points for Wii U is its controller. Wii U promised High Definition visuals that is expected to exceed those of Sony's PS3 as well as Microsoft's Xbox 360. However, now that Sony has announced that their upcoming Playstation Vita (PS Vita) will also be able to be used as a controller for PS3, it seems that Nintendo Wii U has got its direct competitor even before launched. Since Sony has also been presenting the superiority of the visuals and graphics of PS Vita, it looks like Nintendo has to rethink their strategy. After all, it's a bad idea to only focus on a console's controller, like what Nintando has been doing so far for its upcoming Wii U. Now that the small, sleek, and powerful PS Vita can also be used as a controller for PS3, not to mention it can also play PS3 games on the go, what will Nintendo's next strategy be?

First, Nintendo pulled Wii U from the display of a video game trade show, the GamesCom 2011, that is supposed to take place in Cologne, Germany from August 17 to August 21, 2011. This is amongst the largest trade fair and event highlight for interactive games, and Nintendo decided to pull off. Sure there is something Nintendo is planning? Restructuring their plans for Wii U maybe? Maybe Nintendo realized that they need to do something for Wii U 'now', rather than later, before the console ends up like Nintendo's 3DS. Nintendo has recently cut the price of 3DS in order to get more sales. The 3DS's sales just weren't like how Nintendo had expected to see, and now they cut the price by 40% to avoid making more losses. Now, what will happen to Wii U? Will the same thing happen to this upcoming console?

Furthermore, it has been known now that Nintendo are targeting hardcore gamers with the upcoming Wii U, as opposed to casual gamers, which are Nintendo Wii's customer base. Is this a gamble move that will cost Nintendo not only their existing customers (of Wii, which is 'casual' gamers) but also losing their targeted customers, which is hardcore gamers too?

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New Nintendo Wii Fitness Game Coming Soon

If you have children -- or simply don't live in a cave -- you've undoubtedly heard of the Nintendo Wii Video Game Console. Launched last year, the Wii has exploded on to the gaming scene, crushing it's Sony Playstation 3 opposition.

Normally, video games are associated with couch potatoes and blamed as one of the causes of our rising childhood obesity problem. But, the Wii changed things up with their innovative, action-packed technology.

Not only did they add a physical element to their system, but they made it extremely easy to learn and use, opening their market up to everyone from children to grandparents and everyone in between.

The thing that makes the Wii so different is the controller. Instead of simply pressing buttons and not needing to move anything other than your fingers, the new Nintendo controller allows you to move your entire body to affect what you see on the screen.

For example, in one of their most popular titles, Wii Sports, you need to swing your controller to hit a virtual tennis ball just as you would swing a real tennis racket on the courts. This allows users to get actual physical exercise right in their living room while playing a video game and having fun.

With such a fun and new way to get sedentary people up and moving, some gyms have even begun setting up full Wii rooms where members can play and burn up to 125 calories per game.

Nintendo is going to take this trend one step further with their upcoming game, Wii Fit. Wii Fit will incorporate a "Wii Balance Board" that will sense the player's full body motion, allowing for jumping, leaning, and endless other possibilities.

The game will be releasing in Japan in time for Christmas, but we'll have to wait until early 2008 in the US. That doesn't mean you can't get a Wii now though and enjoy the Wii Sports games and other titles.

Having a "Wii Night" at home is a great way to spend some fun family time, while helping to keep everyone healthy and fit at the same time.

Of course, with all these benefits, the Nintendo Wii is still in high demand and will only get harder to find as the holiday season progresses. So, keep your eyes peeled next time you're at Wal Mart or doing some Christmas shopping, and snag one up to get fit and fun!

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Nintendo 3DS Games

Nintendo 3DS is a brand new way of gaming for this generation of gamers. You do not have to wear glasses to experience the special effects in this gaming device. It is surely a revolutionary machine, which will alter the way we play games. Nintendo 3DS has a very cool backwards compatibility feature and more horsepower. The processing power of the 3D component in the upcoming Nintendo 3DS handheld device can be used efficiently for making better-looking games. Nintendo 3DS handheld device is slick and stylish. The players will have a third dimension to this game but they can also enjoy the standard 2D format.:The physical turntable peripheral in this game is brought to a handheld portable device and you do not have to pay anything extra for the special attachments. It does not have GBA cart slot and even if it does there is no way to attach it to the latest handheld device from Nintendo. Note tracking becomes easier with the 3D effect and you can focus on the closer planes. The background fades and blurs effectively into nothing. Controls are handled with stylus and like the console version the notes flow down the track. The color-coded arrows will tell you whether to flick right or left. When you find long stretches of some colors you have to scrub your stylus and when you find circles you should tap. It is very satisfying and simple game.Steel Diver:The Steel Diver submarine warfare game was long expected in Nintendo DS, but launched in Nintendo 3DS. It has been reworked for the 3DS version. Shigeru Miyamoto says that this title is almost done and the 3DS version is expected soon.Kingdom Hearts:The kingdom hearts video demo starts with Sora sitting on a branch by the edge of ocean water. It continues with various familiar locations, which is inter-spliced with the shots of some characters from the game. The trailer shows the 3D port of Kingdom Hearts rather than a new 3DS title. The graphics in 3DS is very nice but the 3D effect looks very weak.Paper Mario:It has new features like chain chomp companion and peel-off badges for Mario. Otherwise, it looks like GameCube and N64 games. The 3D effects in this game are completely binary and it does not matter whether the 3D slider is on or off, there is no variance in the 3D effects.Mario Kart:This Mario Kart game comes with 3D graphics. It is not as good as the Wii version and visually it is underwhelming. The 3D effects will pop up when the players overlap but still it is an exciting game.Tangled:Nintendo's 3DS top screen shows the trailer of Rapunzel animated movie from Disney. It looks exactly like the theatrical version of the animated movie trailer, but it a lot smaller. There is nothing Earth-shattering in this game. If this device is capable of playing full 3D movies, it will be much more interesting.upcoming gamesMatt Anton is an avid player and journalist of video games. He enjoys blogging about all things in the tech industry, specifically related to game news. He is best known, however, for his contributions at http://GameFriends.com - The Video Game Social Community for Gamers.

Nintendo 3DS Car Charger - What You Must Know Before Buying One

There are several reasons you may want to grab a Nintendo 3DS Charger for your handheld system, but the true appreciation of it will only come once you use it the first time and enjoy game play when other wise it would be out of juice. The officially licensed Nintendo 3DS car charger comes with a snaky 6 foot cable so even if you are reclining comfortably in the back seat on the road to a vacation destination, you can enjoy the experience of non-stop play for hours on the way and hours more once you get there!

Now say on the other hand, you are totally wiped out of physical energy from your fun in the sun this summer and just want to sleep on the twelve hour car ride back from Florida or another popular summer vacation hotspot and you look forward to more of your favorite 3DS gameplay once you've reached home sweet home? That's too easy. Just put your 3DS on the charger while you sleep and enjoy a fully recharged system while you've "recharged your own batteries". Charging up one time a day will be suffice.

The Nintendo 3DS car charger also works with the Nintendo DSi and DSi XL as well as your 3DS, so you get three times the usefulness from just the one car charger. It couldn't be any more convenient than that. The simple joys of putting technology to work while you sleep are hard to beat. But then again, so is rescuing the princess in 3D or finishing first in a race to the championship!

Don't be last in line to the Nintendo 3DS car charger. With upcoming launch of the Nintendo 3DS, millions of eager games have already locked in their console and accessories and items like the car charger may be difficult to come across if you don't be quick and pre-order your own. It's definitely a wise purchase which will no doubt come in handy for those long boring trips, outings at your grandparents house or any other place where you prefer not to be!

The petty amount you're asked to secure your charger will quickly be forgotten once you've enjoyed hours upon hours of hassle-free gameplay and battery life over the next year or more. Warp zone straight to the checkout for direct delivery to your door when you order your car charger online today.

All in all, buying your 3ds accessories online is the way to go if you want to get a cheaper price, beat the lines and take more time in researching the right items for your gaming needs.

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Upcoming Nintendo 3DS Game List

The Nintendo 3DS, and the 3DS game list of the games available at launch, is highly anticipated by gamers worldwide. With the amount of blockbuster games that are being presented, and the technology that makes it possible to play games in 3D, Nintendo once again has a chance to revolutionize the industry in much the same way that they did with the Wii. By purchasing a 3DS, you will become the proud owner of a piece of future video game history.

One of the most anticipated games for Nintendo 3DS is the remake of the original N64 title, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Renamed to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (very original), it will be interesting to see how the title will utilize the glasses-free hardware to help expand the adventure. Although it will not be out in the release, keep an eye out. It is sure to be at least as good, if not better, than it was originally on the N64.

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, release by Capcom, will give players a taste of killing Umbrella zombies with various firearms and other weapons. With the shooter being presented in three dimensions, it will be interesting to see how it will affect aim. It may become more realistic as far as aiming is concerned, as there may be more depth. It has great potential to become more terrifying than past titles, with zombies jumping out of the screen.

Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition will give multiplayer functionality a run for its money, as players will connect to each other from all over the world to test their fighting prowess on this reboot. Street Fighter favorites will be available on this release as well. It will be interesting to see if there will be new characters, or how the extra dimension will affect game play.

The Nintendo 3DS will offer a unique opportunity for players to step into the titles that they are player. When developers begin to realize the power of the hardware, it will be very interesting to see what sort of titles are created. Resident Evil, Super Street Fighter, and The Legend of Zelda all have the ability to drive the system forward, and make great improvements in the industry. Hopefully, these games will be as unique and fun to play as Nintendo seems to think it will be, and the 3DS will become more than just another three dimensional gimmick.

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For more great information about finding games for Nintendo 3DS check out the writer's website which has an extensive Nintendo 3DS game list.

Cartridge-Based Gaming Limits Innovation in Nintendo DS Learning Games

I've been writing often, lately, about educational games, especially Nintendo DS learning games. Most of my research has had a common thread of truth: it's a difficult medium to work in. According to industry sources, most learning games marketed towards kids never see the light of day, and the ones that do make it out of the planning phases can be a bit of a gamble for their studios. Especially, as is the case for many recent games, the teams who lack the backing of a major label. Major label = assured distribution.

Problem is, the major labels don't necessarily want to innovate. They don't often want to chance the market's willingness to accept a new ideas, foreign or unfamiliar gameplay, or, really: anything that isn't guaranteed to make a certain percentage of profit. It's understandable; they're publicly-traded companies, for crying out loud. Of course they're built to play it safe. DS learning games are a tough sell to begin with, these companies seem to say. Why swing for the fences when we've got a guaranteed base hit?

Well, that's true. But there are game makers out there, right this very second, who're toiling in obscurity, putting the finishing touches on the next Katamari Damacy. Ah, says the company, the Katamari example. For every Katamari, they say, there're three or four games you never hear about that fail miserably on the market. And Katamari wasn't even a DS learning game!

Also true. So, then - the problem isn't squarely on the shoulders of these monolithic gaming corporations. It seems the handheld gaming device industry deserves much of the blame.

Unfortunately, most of the gaming innovation I'm seeing is limited to the Internet. It's as if Indie game makers are sticking to personal computers, Flash games, and internet distribution, with the hope that they can attract a grassroots groundswell, maybe get noticed by one of the aforementioned big-name companies, and try to work for change within the system.

Without major changes withing the handheld gaming device industry, the Nintendo DS and its fleet of DS learning games will be in danger of running aground against the improved software distribution system of multiple-use devices like the iPhone. Here, at least, game makers can self-produce and release games to the market without the current logistical and production restraints of the cartridge-based gaming world. I fear for the Nintendo DS's survivability. For as many things as the Sony PSP got wrong, their recent switch to digital distribution is right. They just came to it too late - no one wants to re-buy games they already own.

The handheld gaming world is changing, and I hope that Nintendo helps lead that transition. I'd like to see a similar amount of fun DS learning games on the 3DS, but, by sticking with cartridge-based production, they're hurting their customers, smaller game producers, and ultimately, themselves.

Of course, in the meantime, we have some amazing games coming out. And the pre-existing DS learning game library is formidable, fairly deep, and has plenty of hidden gems. Nintendo needs to reevaluate its cartridge-based gaming platform for its upcoming Nintendo 3DS, lest they lose yet more ground to other handheld devices.

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The Must Have Nintendo 3DS Accessories

Get ready for the upcoming collection of Nintendo 3DS accessories together with the new technology revolution of 3D games for Nintendo 3DS. In this article I want to provide you more information regarding which 3DS accessories you can expect to be released for the new Nintendo 3D handheld.

If you have not heard yet it is time you get on your feet and get ready for the new handheld which will be all about 3D graphics and gaming. Forget the previous series of DSi, Nintendo Color, Nintendo Advance, the new handheld titled Nintendo 3DS will bring you much more than any other version and with it some really awesome accessories will come.

One of the first accessory you will definitely need is the Nintendo 3DS case protector. As you will spend around 200$ to 250$ for the new handheld expect to spend an extra of 20$ for this very useful accessory. I'm sure you do not wish to get your 3D screen scratched or broken, you paid quite a lot of dollars for it! There will be a wide range of Nintendo 3DS cases for you to pick, any color you wish, very soon!

Another still not 100% announced accessory will be the 3D glasses. Nintendo said that we will no need any type of glasses to enjoy the 3D graphics but still with the 3D glasses on I'm sure the gameplay of 3D will improve. So expect some kind of gaming 3D glasses to be released very soon.

3DS stylus will be another type of accessory you will be able to buy if you will not like the original one that will come with the Nintendo 3DS. Do you want a smaller one, taller or maybe thinner? Pick any color you like for very cheap price.

Lets not forget the different Nintendo 3DS bundles that will be available for you, most favourite ones the starter pack and of course the 3DS screen protectors also very cheap.

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What To Expect With the Most Exciting Hand Held - The Nintendo 3DS

It is no secret that when it comes to hand-held video game consoles, Nintendo has the upper hand and is constantly setting the standard and raising the bar in terms of innovation and creativity in the video game universe. And with the upcoming release of their brand-new Nintendo 3DS, gamers around the world can get their hands once again on a piece of what is sure to bring a very bright future in video game experiences.

If you are planning on getting yourself a Nintendo 3DS and it so happens that it is your first time to purchase a hand-held console, fret not: it is not nearly as hard as it is intimidating to understand. Below is a list of all the new and improved features that the 3DS has to offer.

3D: The Future Has Arrived

Your eyes do not deceive you - the Nintendo 3DS indeed has the capability to display 3D graphics, without the use of special 3D glasses. This is made possible by the presence of two outer cameras that allows the viewer to see the world in full 3D splendor. Switch it up and choose whether you want to view your games in 3D or in 2D via the Depth Slider switch located at the right side of the top screen. Turn it up to enjoy 3D that comes right at you or turn it down for a more traditional 2D gaming experience.

The Analog Pad, Finally

Hand-held video game console fans around the world are rejoicing as the analog pad finally makes its way to Nintendo's newest and best console yet, the 3DS pad. Also known as the Circle Pad, it is located just above the D-pad at the left side of the console. Moving around when exploring vast areas as well as piloting your favorite vehicles is made easier as you can now choose between the two pads. Use the D-pad for more precise up-down or left-right movements while the Circle Pad for a much smoother circular feel.

Still Seeing Double

Fans and critics alike lauded the Nintendo DS's double screen feature, and they're bringing it back on the 3DS. The widescreen at the top displays an astounding 800x240 pixel resolution, allotting 400 pixels for each eye to create the 3-dimensional effect while the bottom LCD touch screen employs 320x240. Both screens can display over 16 million colors, bringing you crisp, crystal clear graphics.

From 2DS to 3DS

Probably the most frequent question coming from gamers who have the Nintendo DS is "Will we get to play our 2DS games on the 3DS?" The answer is yes, but not all games, according to Nintendo. The downside is that the 2DS games won't be possible to view in 3D, as the screen is exclusive to games designed specifically for the 3DS. The upside is, for the games you can play from 2DS to 3DS, the look and feel will still be the same. Just like playing an old but innovated game.

StreetPass: Connect Like Never Before

Nintendo introduces a brand-new way to connect with fellow 3DS players with the StreetPass. Place your 3DS on Sleep Mode and be able to exchange game data with other 3DS owners you pass on the streets. Control what type of data you want to share with, from high scores to customized characters, all while your 3DS is in Sleep Mode.

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Upcoming Nintendo 3DS Game List

The Nintendo 3DS, and the 3DS game list of the games available at launch, is highly anticipated by gamers worldwide. With the amount of blockbuster games that are being presented, and the technology that makes it possible to play games in 3D, Nintendo once again has a chance to revolutionize the industry in much the same way that they did with the Wii. By purchasing a 3DS, you will become the proud owner of a piece of future video game history.

One of the most anticipated games for Nintendo 3DS is the remake of the original N64 title, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Renamed to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (very original), it will be interesting to see how the title will utilize the glasses-free hardware to help expand the adventure. Although it will not be out in the release, keep an eye out. It is sure to be at least as good, if not better, than it was originally on the N64.

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, release by Capcom, will give players a taste of killing Umbrella zombies with various firearms and other weapons. With the shooter being presented in three dimensions, it will be interesting to see how it will affect aim. It may become more realistic as far as aiming is concerned, as there may be more depth. It has great potential to become more terrifying than past titles, with zombies jumping out of the screen.

Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition will give multiplayer functionality a run for its money, as players will connect to each other from all over the world to test their fighting prowess on this reboot. Street Fighter favorites will be available on this release as well. It will be interesting to see if there will be new characters, or how the extra dimension will affect game play.

The Nintendo 3DS will offer a unique opportunity for players to step into the titles that they are player. When developers begin to realize the power of the hardware, it will be very interesting to see what sort of titles are created. Resident Evil, Super Street Fighter, and The Legend of Zelda all have the ability to drive the system forward, and make great improvements in the industry. Hopefully, these games will be as unique and fun to play as Nintendo seems to think it will be, and the 3DS will become more than just another three dimensional gimmick.

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For more great information about finding games for Nintendo 3DS check out the writer's website which has an extensive Nintendo 3DS game list.

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History & Marketing of the Nintendo Wii Gaming Console System

The Wii video game console released by Nintendo. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily was to go against Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a bigger range of people. As of December 31, 2008 the Wii sales overshot both the play station 3 and Xbox 360.

A great feature of the console is WiiConnect24, which enables it to receive messages and updates over the Internet.

The Wii is Nintendo's fifth console, it able to play all official Game Cube games. Nintendo first spoke of the console at E3 2004 and later unveiled the system at E3 2005.

The console was first known as "Revolution" until April 27, 2006, the Nintendo Style Guide refers to the console as "simply Wii, not Nintendo Wii", and making it the first home console Nintendo has marketed outside of Japan without the company name in its trademark. While "Wiis" is a commonly used as the name of the console, Nintendo has stated that the official way of saying it would be "Wii systems" or "Wii consoles. Since its launch, sales of the console have been higher than Xbox 360 and ps3. According to the NPD Group, the Wii sold more units in the United States than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 combined in the first half of 2007. The sales are even larger in the Japanese market, Japan currently the highest sales. In Australia, the Wii blew away the record sells of Xbox 360 to make it the fastest selling games console in Australian history. Nintendo hopes to target a bigger range with console than that of others in the seventh generation. At a press talks for the upcoming Nintendo DS game Dragon Quest IX Satoru Iwata stated "We're not thinking about going into a battle with Sony, but about how many people we can get to play games. The thing we're thinking about most is not portable systems, consoles but rather how we can attract new people to play games."

This was shown in Nintendo's series of television ads in North America, as well as Internet ads. The ad wording is "Wii would like to play" and "Experience a new way to play." These ads ran starting November 15, 2006 and cost over $200 million. The marketing has proved to be successful. People as old as 103 have been reported to be playing the Wii. The real beauty of the Wii is how simple it is to play. All the games are easy to use and allow people of all ages to play. This was another marketing tactic that really worked out well. Trying to make people that don't game into gamers. To build a stronger market long term so that when they have more games or another system people will still have memories and link that to their next system purchase. The Wii also has games for the more hardcore gamers. Nintendo understands that people are not concerned about graphics or power but rather gameplay. People just want to play games that are fun. That is why people play games. Getting to technical only takes away from the true point of gaming which is entrainment. The original Nintendo for example had simple games and such has a huge following. Nintendo on eBay can go up to 100 dollars easily. Showing the demand and proving that it is never about graphics but rather about the entrainment value. I own a ps3 and never play it because the games are not enjoyable to me. I can player older games and have a lot more fun. If that is a case then clearly Nintendo has the right idea of what consumers' demands and interests lay.

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Nintendo 3DS Games

Nintendo 3DS is a brand new way of gaming for this generation of gamers. You do not have to wear glasses to experience the special effects in this gaming device. It is surely a revolutionary machine, which will alter the way we play games. Nintendo 3DS has a very cool backwards compatibility feature and more horsepower. The processing power of the 3D component in the upcoming Nintendo 3DS handheld device can be used efficiently for making better-looking games. Nintendo 3DS handheld device is slick and stylish. The players will have a third dimension to this game but they can also enjoy the standard 2D format.

DJ Hero 3D:

The physical turntable peripheral in this game is brought to a handheld portable device and you do not have to pay anything extra for the special attachments. It does not have GBA cart slot and even if it does there is no way to attach it to the latest handheld device from Nintendo. Note tracking becomes easier with the 3D effect and you can focus on the closer planes. The background fades and blurs effectively into nothing. Controls are handled with stylus and like the console version the notes flow down the track. The color-coded arrows will tell you whether to flick right or left. When you find long stretches of some colors you have to scrub your stylus and when you find circles you should tap. It is very satisfying and simple game.

Steel Diver:

The Steel Diver submarine warfare game was long expected in Nintendo DS, but launched in Nintendo 3DS. It has been reworked for the 3DS version. Shigeru Miyamoto says that this title is almost done and the 3DS version is expected soon.

Kingdom Hearts:

The kingdom hearts video demo starts with Sora sitting on a branch by the edge of ocean water. It continues with various familiar locations, which is inter-spliced with the shots of some characters from the game. The trailer shows the 3D port of Kingdom Hearts rather than a new 3DS title. The graphics in 3DS is very nice but the 3D effect looks very weak.

Paper Mario:

It has new features like chain chomp companion and peel-off badges for Mario. Otherwise, it looks like GameCube and N64 games. The 3D effects in this game are completely binary and it does not matter whether the 3D slider is on or off, there is no variance in the 3D effects.

Mario Kart:

This Mario Kart game comes with 3D graphics. It is not as good as the Wii version and visually it is underwhelming. The 3D effects will pop up when the players overlap but still it is an exciting game.

Tangled:

Nintendo's 3DS top screen shows the trailer of Rapunzel animated movie from Disney. It looks exactly like the theatrical version of the animated movie trailer, but it a lot smaller. There is nothing Earth-shattering in this game. If this device is capable of playing full 3D movies, it will be much more interesting.

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Matt Anton is an avid player and journalist of video games. He enjoys blogging about all things in the tech industry, specifically related to game news. He is best known, however, for his contributions at http://GameFriends.com - The Video Game Social Community for Gamers.

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Play All the Nintendo Wii Games You Want

Nintendo is one of the heavyweights in the international gaming industry and has provided the world with great gaming consoles. The different consoles that the company has provided to the game lovers have been seen to offer stiff competition to the other well known gaming consoles. The Nintendo Wii console is seen to be a fierce competitor to the other popular gaming consoles like the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. Since its launch the console has enjoyed acceptance by innumerable game lovers from different parts of the world.

The Nintendo Wii console was initially released in the year 2006, and since then has won many accolades internationally, both from critics and also from game players. There are different varieties of games that can be played on the handheld console. Starting from Nintendo football games to Nintendo Wii sports games, a wide range of games are seen to be popular with the people.

There are innumerable games for Nintendo Wii that have been produced and developed by a large number of companies. These games are seen to have a superior quality and amazing features that make it a hot favorite with those gamers, who have a Nintendo console. Game developers round the world are trying to come up with better games for the Nintendo Wii.

There are many games available for Nintendo Wii and it has been noticed that a majority of these games tend to be quite attractive and entertaining. Wii Sports, Excite Truck, Tiger Woods 08, Madden 08, Elebits, Medal of Honor Heroes 2, Mario Strikers Charged, Guitar Hero III, Metroid Prime 3, Zack and Wiki, and Super Mario Galaxy are considered to be the best rated Nintendo Wii games.

When you decide to buy Nintendo Wii games, you will be amazed to see the large number of options from which you can make your choice. At times it may seem to be a very tough task to decide the games that you wish to buy. When you face such difficulty, you should try and get help from the several gaming websites that are there on the internet. Quite often these websites carry reviews about the different games that are there in the market. By reading a Nintendo games review, you will be able to get a better idea about the game, and then decide whether you would like to purchase the game, or look for some other better game.

The internet proves to be a blessing for all those who want to get more information on the games that can be played on the Nintendo . The online websites are often seen to carry information on the highest rated Nintendo Wii games that are available in the international market. They also provide information regarding the new Nintendo games that have hit the market in recent times.

Thus it is noticed that the internet is indeed a power house of information when it comes to popular video games. So, the next time you decide to get hold of some great games that you wish to play on the Nintendo Wii, just search the internet, and you will find all the information you need.

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Cartridge-Based Gaming Limits Innovation in Nintendo DS Learning Games

I've been writing often, lately, about educational games, especially Nintendo DS learning games. Most of my research has had a common thread of truth: it's a difficult medium to work in. According to industry sources, most learning games marketed towards kids never see the light of day, and the ones that do make it out of the planning phases can be a bit of a gamble for their studios. Especially, as is the case for many recent games, the teams who lack the backing of a major label. Major label = assured distribution.

Problem is, the major labels don't necessarily want to innovate. They don't often want to chance the market's willingness to accept a new ideas, foreign or unfamiliar gameplay, or, really: anything that isn't guaranteed to make a certain percentage of profit. It's understandable; they're publicly-traded companies, for crying out loud. Of course they're built to play it safe. DS learning games are a tough sell to begin with, these companies seem to say. Why swing for the fences when we've got a guaranteed base hit?

Well, that's true. But there are game makers out there, right this very second, who're toiling in obscurity, putting the finishing touches on the next Katamari Damacy. Ah, says the company, the Katamari example. For every Katamari, they say, there're three or four games you never hear about that fail miserably on the market. And Katamari wasn't even a DS learning game!

Also true. So, then - the problem isn't squarely on the shoulders of these monolithic gaming corporations. It seems the handheld gaming device industry deserves much of the blame.

Unfortunately, most of the gaming innovation I'm seeing is limited to the Internet. It's as if Indie game makers are sticking to personal computers, Flash games, and internet distribution, with the hope that they can attract a grassroots groundswell, maybe get noticed by one of the aforementioned big-name companies, and try to work for change within the system.

Without major changes withing the handheld gaming device industry, the Nintendo DS and its fleet of DS learning games will be in danger of running aground against the improved software distribution system of multiple-use devices like the iPhone. Here, at least, game makers can self-produce and release games to the market without the current logistical and production restraints of the cartridge-based gaming world. I fear for the Nintendo DS's survivability. For as many things as the Sony PSP got wrong, their recent switch to digital distribution is right. They just came to it too late - no one wants to re-buy games they already own.

The handheld gaming world is changing, and I hope that Nintendo helps lead that transition. I'd like to see a similar amount of fun DS learning games on the 3DS, but, by sticking with cartridge-based production, they're hurting their customers, smaller game producers, and ultimately, themselves.

Of course, in the meantime, we have some amazing games coming out. And the pre-existing DS learning game library is formidable, fairly deep, and has plenty of hidden gems. Nintendo needs to reevaluate its cartridge-based gaming platform for its upcoming Nintendo 3DS, lest they lose yet more ground to other handheld devices.

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William is a parent and a New York straphanger. His kid is already on the way to becoming a gamer who sometimes needs a little "gentle encouragement" to play his Nintendo DS learning game, even the ones the little guy picked out, himself. William misses the days of Sonic and Mario when they'd only go from left-to-right, rather than 360 degrees.

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Nintendo DS - Nintendo Wii Games For 2009 - Review of Game Titles and Projected Schedules

The news has been out about the new Nintendo DS, and new Nintendo wii console game releases for 2009.

Nintendo had announced the complete projected schedule for all Wii and DS titles releases for the first quarter of 2009. While last Q1 saw the megaton release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, this year Nintendo-published titles are not as rampant. But is complimented by the fact that some of the gaming industry giants are releasing a series of cross platform titles in 2009. The Wii de Asobu series is aimed to be positioned as the New Play Control series, so Nintendo Gamers can get Wii-vamped Mario Power Tennis and Pikmin soon.

On Nintendo DS, we have Personal Trainer: Math, which is kind of entertainingly academical and also a match for die hard Pokemon Platinum fans. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is proving to be contender for the hot list of games as well.

Nintendo's first-party efforts are of course exciting enough, and the good news is that lots of interesting third-party games were slated for the Q1 window. The list goes on with Onechanbara, Little King's Story in the Puzzling Adventure, MadWorld, Henry Hatsworth, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time and more. The development looks more promising for Wii and DS games than last year.

Nintendo's game lineup for early 2009 has Pokemon Platinum at the top

New releases also include an additional play control, Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis for Wii, Fire Emblem for Nintendo DS. Continuing it's commitment to create fun and highly engaging entertainment for everyone, Nintendo of America Inc. unleashed a broad list of exciting new games for the first quarter of 2009 as announced on 17th Nov'2008. Topping the hot list is Pokemon" Platinum version for Nintendo DS", a remarkable new entry in the most successful Pokemon series. Nintendo's roster of more than 100 new games is an impressive culmination of challenges and experiences for all loyal customers and new ones. Mentionable titles include the enhanced new play control, Mario Power Tennis, Pikmin for Wii, Personal Trainer: Math and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and Fire Emblem, Shadow Dragon for Nintendo DS.

"Our fans expect a diverse selection of entertainment options, and we're eager to deliver exactly that", were the words of Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. He also confidently added, "We're building on the momentum of a strong holiday season by offering new and experienced players an even greater library of game titles in 2009".

Pokemon, one of the iconic game series which started from a 2-D format has come a long way. Pokemon lovers in particular have a lot to cheer about. As a follow up of the vastly popular Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl games, Pokemon Platinum is the newest in the core series. This game features new adventurous stories, never-before-seen manifestations of powerful Pokemon including the legendary Giratina's Origin Forme and the Distortion World, a mysterious new world that suddenly appears in the Sinnoh region. The excitement doesn't stop at this. Up to 20 players can interact with other Pokemon fans from around the world using the the new Wi-Fi Plaza, featuring mini-games and activities. Players can also enjoy the new features in the Global Terminal. For example, by posting battle videos using the new "Vs. Recorder." In addition, Pokemon Platinum features a new Battle Frontier, where the gamers can test their skills in toughest possible ways. Pokemon Platinum has already broken previous Nintendo DS sales records in Japan, by selling more than 1 million copies in the first two days of release.

For the portable Nintendo DS, Personal Trainer: Math is a twist in the tale. It is special because it is academically oriented, allowing the players to sharpen their brain power. Thus enriching their lives and helping them learn new skills in fun and interesting ways. Personal Trainer: Math introduces 40 fast-paced exercises to give gamers the most entertaining way to improve their arithmetic skills. Also for Nintendo DS, the Fire Emblem loyalists will also enjoy the arrival of new Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, a re-designed version of the NES classic, featuring touch-screen controls. Players with a broadband Internet connection can enjoy worldwide battles over Nintendo's online gaming service as well.

For the Wii console, Nintendo has two classic Nintendo GameCube games to offer, namely Mario Power Tennis and New Play Control. The enhanced New Play Control- Pikmin game allows players to point the Wii Remote controller at the screen and use it as a cursor, thus making it easy to select either a single Pikmin or an entire fleet of army. If a player tosses Pikmin, they fly wherever the cursor is pointed at. New Play Control Mario Power Tennis has it's their favorite characters from the Mushroom Kingdom, complete with motion-controlled serves and swings. What is more exciting is that with Wii controls, players can literally swing the Wii Remote controller to hit forehands and backhands and to apply spin as well. Experienced gamers can also attach a Nunchuk controller to imitate real life action.

Third-party developers continue to bring diverse, creative games like Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time from Square-Enix for Wii and Nintendo DS. These games offer unique multiplayer features across all Nintendo platforms. Madworld from Sega is a release meant exclusively for Wii, and the highly popular Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars from Rockstar Games is designed for Nintendo DS.

For all eager Nintendo fans, below is a partial list of all promising games for Wii and Nintendo DS titles for 2009.

New Nintendo Wii Games release dates

Activision

Monsters vs. Aliens - March 24
Crave Entertainment

Monster Pals" - March
Solitaire & Mahjong - February
Puzzle Challenges and More! - February
Crayola Colorful World - March

Destineer

WordJong Party - January
Battle Rage - February
Cradle of Rome - February
Cate West: The Vanishing Files - March
Burger Island - March

D3Publisher

Onechanbara" Bikini Zombie Slayers" - February
Coraline - January

Disney Interactive Studios

Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year - Winter
DreamCatcher

Play the World - March
Electronic Arts

NASCAR? Kart Racing - Feb. 10
SimAnimals" - Jan. 27
TRIVIAL PURSUIT - Early spring

Hudson Entertainment

FISHING MASTER WORLD TOUR - Jan. 6 Marble Saga Kororinpa" - Spring
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

DanceDanceRevolution? Disney Grooves - March
Majesco Entertainment

Escape the Museum - January
Major Minor's Majestic March - March

Marvelous Entertainment USA

Little King's Story - Feb. 17
Rune Factory: Frontier - March

Mastiff

Deer Drive" - Jan. 20
Nintendo

New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis" - March
New Play Control! Pikmin" - March

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

We Ski" and Snowboard - March
Sega

The House of The Dead: Overkill" - February
SONIC" and the Black Knight - March
MADWORLD" - March

Southpeak Interactive

Roogoo Twisted Towers" - Feb. 17
Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball" - March 17
Brave: A Warrior's Tale" - Feb. 17

THQ

Paws & Claws Pet Resort - Jan. 5
Neighborhood Games - Jan. 5

Ubisoft

Tenchu": Shadow Assassins - February
Broken Sword": Shadows of the Templars (Director's Cut) - March

XS Games

Super PickUps" - Q1
New Nintendo DS Games release dates

Activision

Monsters vs. Aliens - March 24
Pimp My Ride 2" - March 24
Animal Planet" - March 10

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

My World, My Way" - Feb. 3
Legacy of Ys": Books I & II - Feb. 10
Trackmania" DS - March 17

Crave Entertainment

Monster Pals " - March
D3Publisher of America

Puzzle Quest": Galactrix" - Q1
Coraline - January

Destineer

USA TODAY Puzzle Craze - January
DinoPets - March

Disney Interactive Studios

Phineas and Ferb - Winter
DreamCatcher

Inkheart - January
Learn Math - January
Drivers' Ed Portable - January
Monster Band - January
Zoo Quest - February
My Personal Diary - February
Music Star: Pop Star - February
Paint by DS - March
Matchstick - March
Dreamer: Top Model - March
Sarah - Keeper of the Unicorn - March
Learn Chess - March
Dragon Master - April

Electronic Arts

Zubo" - March
Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure" - Q1
SimAnimals" - Jan. 27

Empire Interactive

Jagged Alliance - Feb. 17
Gameloft

American Popstar - Road to Celebrity - March 9
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero" - Q1
Suikoden Tierkreis - Q1
Little Magician's Magic Adventure" - Q1

Majesco Entertainment

WonderWorld Amusement Park" - January
Powerbike - January
Our House" - Q1
Hot 'n' Cold - March

Marvelous Entertainment USA

Avalon Code - February
Flower, Sun, and Rain - March

Mastiff

Moon" - Jan. 13
MumboJumbo

Chicken Hunter Star Karts - March 10
Nintendo

Personal Trainer": Math - Jan. 12
Fire Emblem": Shadow Dragon - Feb. 16
Pokemon" Platinum version - March 22

ROCKSTAR GAMES

Grand Theft Auto": Chinatown Wars - Winter
Southpeak Interactive

Big Bang Mini? - Jan. 6
Roogoo Attack" - Feb. 17
Brave: Shaman's Challenge" - Feb. 17

Square Enix, Inc.

FINAL FANTASY? CRYSTAL CHRONICLES?: Echoes of Time" - Spring
THE GAME FACTORY

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES" - Jan. 19
THQ

Paws & Claws Pampered Pets - Jan. 5
TOMY Corporation

My DoItAll" - February
Ubisoft

Jake Power Fireman - January
Jake Power Policeman - January
Imagine" Cheerleader - February
JoJo's Fashion Show - February
Petz? Horseshoe Ranch - February
Imagine" Family Doctor - February
Imagine" Ice Champions - March
Jake Power Handyman - March
My Fashion Studio Paris Collection - Feb. 17
American Popstar - Road to Celebrity - March 24
Broken Sword": Shadows of the Templars (Director's Cut) - March

XSEED Games

Retro Game Challenge - Jan. 6

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