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  Man receives Wii for Christmas, throws girlfriend down stairs

  The "season of giving" took on a whole new meaning as a Portsmouth man angrily assaulted his girlfriend after receiving a Nintendo Wii for Christmas.

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  Nintendo Wii to get video channel in '09

  Nintendo plans to launch a video channel for its Wii console in 2009, it said Thursday.

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  Wii, DS set historic U.S. sales records

  Nintendo sold more Wiis last month than any console before it in a non-December month, the company said Thursday. The DS sold the second-highest total for a non-December month as well.

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  Nintendo unsure of Wii availability for the holidays

  A senior Nintendo of America official says that demand for the Wii may once again outstrip supply during the runup to Christmas. However, the official says that U.S. supplies are up 50% over the same period last year.

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  Is the Shortage Over? Wal-Mart to Sell 'Tens of Thousands' of Wiis Today

  Still haven't bought a Wii due to shortages? The nation's largest retailer is promising lots thanks to a hefty restock.

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  Patent Office Denies Nintendo Wii Remote Trademark

  The official term for the Nintendo Wii controller is the Wii Remote, so of course Nintendo would like to trademark it. Problem: the U.S. Patent Office recently denied Nintendo's application.

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  NASCAR coming to Wii, Mario Kart style

  From the "EA trying to copy Nintendo" files, comes a pinewood derby style NASCAR game with "24 track layouts" -- launching February on Wii.

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  Virtual Console reviews: Space Invaders, Forgotten Worlds

  OMG Nintendo reviews last week's Virtual Console offering, rating one of them a keeper and the other a pass.

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  GameStop contradicts Nintendo, expects holiday Wii shortages

  Get ready to fight for a Wii this holiday if you happen to be shopping for one at GameStop. Wait, didn't we already write this story?!

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  Wii turns two as industry dominance continues

  Nintendo's birthday gift for the Wii was the same this year as it was in 2007: Incredible sales, hardware shortages and more top 10 first party IP.

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  Reggie promises online Wii community that's 'unique to Nintendo'

  If and when a full-fledged Nintendo online community becomes available, it will be "unique to Nintendo," Reggie said.

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  Wii motion controls do not lead to violence, study says

  Using the Wiimote to plant a street sign into your enemy's head in Mad World doesn't lead to real world violence, a new study has found.

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  Future of video games is digital distribution, Nintendo says

  Using WiiWare and the DSi Store as his proof, Nintendo of America exec Reggie Fils-Aime said digital distribution is the future for gaming.

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  Wii gathering dust? Not so, says Nielsen survey

  A new survey from the renown consumer tracking firm Nielsen found Wii usage is actually relatively healthy compared to other consoles.

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  Easy-going Miyamoto suddenly tight-lipped about Wii HD console

  Shigeru Miyamoto "cannot confirm" that Nintendo is currently working on an HD version of its popular Wii console.

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  Unprecedented Wii sales obviate need for price cut, Iwata says

  Nintendo's Satoru Iwata just doesn't believe in price cuts. When your product outsells the entire competition 3-1, you really don't have to.

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  Punch-Out!! coming to Wii in 2009

  Nintendo on Thursday announced an enhanced remake of Punch-Out!! for Wii, nearly 25 years since the release of the arcade classic.

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  Wii storage solution allows loading, playing games from SD cards

  At its Japanese fall press event Wednesday evening, Nintendo revealed what many gamers have demanded for months: a Wii storage solution.

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  Here are the top 20 video game publishers of 2008

  In terms of output, average review scores, and revenue, as ranked by Game Developer Magazine. And the winner might surprise you (no it won't).

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  Sources: Nintendo privately showing new Wii hardware, dubbed 'Wii HD'

  The radically different console is being shown privately to select parties, and offers a 'true refresh' to the hardware--not an update.

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  Report: Nintendo to revive 'old franchise' for Wii on Thurs

  The somewhat reputable French boys from Gamekyo (formerly JeuxFrance) are reporting that Nintendo will announce a franchise revival at the company's press conference on Thursday.

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  Silent and deadly: Ubisoft announces Tenchu 4 for Nintendo Wii

  Peep the screens, learn the details, and watch the debut trailer right now.

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  Mega Man 9 comes to Wii on Sept. 22; PS3, Xbox 360 versions to follow

  Capcom today announced that Mega Man 9 will be available for download on WiiWare next Monday, with the PS3 version to follow later in the week and the Xbox 360 version in early October.

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  Nintendo to showcase secret 'new products' at Fall press event

  Nintendo, with its anti-industry trade show strategy now in full effect, will preempt the Tokyo Game Show with a "new products" press conference.

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  Rare: We had Xbox avatars before Mii was cool

  Lest we become too lax and believe the console avatar market was sewn up by Nintendo's pop icon the Mii, Rare was on hand Thursday to claim they thought of the idea first.

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  GameStop expects Wii shortages for third straight holiday

  Retail video game chain GameStop said Monday that it expects Nintendo Wii shortages to continue for the third straight holiday.

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  Reggie: Wii storage solution coming, 'better' than a hard drive

  Nintendo of America chief Reggie Fils-Aime said Monday that something "better" than a hard drive was coming to address the console's storage woes.

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  Nintendo 'flattered' by Mii-like Xbox Avatars

  Just what does Nintendo think of the glaringly borrowed Microsoft Avatars? They're fine with it, says company president Reggie Fils-Aime.

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  Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball coming to Wii

  Full retail Wii game coming this winter to follow the downloadable Xbox Live Arcade game next month.

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  Nintendo denies letting down long-time fans

  Company says more traditional first-party games are inbound, but it will take at least another year.

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  Online multiplayer Bomberman announced for WiiWare

  Hudson on Tuesday unveiled Bomberman Blast for Nintendo Wii. Prepare to blow up some Miis.

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  Analyst predicts new Nintendo console, facts say otherwise

  Analyst Colin Sebastian said Monday that new consoles could hit in time for the next Olympic Summer Games, with Nintendo's surprising everyone by hitting sometime before that. The facts, however, say otherwise.

• EA announces new tennis game, Wimbledon included

  The unnamed game will first launch on Wii in 2009, followed by other platforms.

• Sega unveils The House of the Dead: Overkill for Wii

  "They've come for brains, you'll give them bullets," says Sega.

• DS takes gold, Wii silver, PS3 bronze in July NPD

  The NPD Group today unveiled official sales numbers for the U.S. video game industry during the month of July. And the winners are...

• Report: Nintendo bans Miyamoto from discussing his hobbies

  Want to talk hobbies with Nintendo savant Shigeru Miyamoto? Too bad, because he's reportedly been banned from doing so by Nintendo.

• Nintendo: Third-party games 'sell better' on Wii

  Nintendo is challenging the assumption that third-party games don't sell well on Wii. In fact, one senior official suggests that said games sell better on Wii than either Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3.

• Capcom retrofitting Mega Man 9 with intentional bugs

  Fortunately, old school screen flickers will be optional for players who enjoy function over nostalgia.

• Nintendo planning 'affordable' MotionPlus, fewer peripherals

  Nintendo president Satoru Iwata promised Tuesday that MotionPlus would be "affordable," and could be the last Wii accessory for a while.

• Nintendo clear winner in second quarter console war

  Nintendo easily beat competition from Microsoft and Sony to ship more consoles and handhelds in the second quarter of the year, figures from all three companies show.

• Source: Nintendo might solve storage issue with holograms

  A recent Nintendo patent filing hints that Nintendo is thinking outside the box to solve the Wii storage issue.

• Nintendo says Wii successor in development

  Nintendo President Satoru Iwata confirmed Tuesday that his company is indeed working on new hardware, but don't expect to see it anytime soon.

• Nintendo profits surge on Wii, DS, but not in Japan

  Nintendo reported strong growth in its sales and profit during the April to June quarter thanks to the popularity of Wii and DS -- although sales of both devices dropped in Japan.

• Nintendo larger than all major publishers combined

  A new report by Edge Magazine reveals Nintendo's commanding success over the last year, including the performance of your other favorite video game makers.

• Nintendo promises storage solution for Wii owners

  A long-term storage solution for Wii is a matter of when, not if, says Nintendo.

• Digital comics coming to Wii Ware in Japan

  Four of Japan's biggest comic book-- or 'manga'-- publishers are coming together to bring digital versions of their magazines to Nintendo Wii.

• Nintendo to retire hardcore games until next year

  Hardcore Wii owners hoping for more first-party games this holiday can think again.

• Nintendo sorry for lackluster E3, hardcore 'misunderstanding'

  Amid gamer outcry that Nintendo has forgotten its most loyal fan base, the company says a lack of hardcore games at E3 was merely a "misunderstanding."

• Nintendo agrees: Wii friend codes are unruly

  Nintendo's not stupid; even they know friend codes suck (they just haven't figured out a way to protect gamer privacy while encouraging community).

• Capcom bringing two-year old Dead Rising to Wii

  First released on Xbox 360 in 2006, Capcom has announced it will rerelease Dead Rising on Wii with motion controls and a new subtitle, Chop Till You Drop.

• Sega confirms Sonic and The Black Knight for Wii

  Three days after the September issue of Nintendo Power leaked onto the internet unveiling a new Sonic Wii game, Sega on Monday confirmed the news.

• Nintendo seizes lead in US console war

  PS3 and Xbox 360 fanboys collectively cry as Reggie and company show them the money

• Nintendo releases second half game lineup for 2008

  In a press release sent to European media this week, Nintendo has unveiled their partial U.S. game lineup for 2008, including several third-party titles.

• Nintendo: Future Wiimotes could have MotionPlus built in

  It seems obvious, but Nintendo is still debating whether or not future iterations of the Wii controller will have MotionPlus technology built in.

• Capcom preparing Dead Rising port for Wii

  Capcom is hoping to capitalize on the success of its Resident Evil 4 Wii port with former Xbox 360 exclusive Dead Rising.

• Nintendo E3 Press Conference Report!

  Earlier today, GamePro was at the Nintendo Press Conference and brought the details as they happened. Here is the report.

• Nintendo reveals Wii Speak voice chat, cell messaging service in new Animal Crossing title

  Nintendo revealed Wii Speak today at its E3 keynote. The accessory attaches to the sensor bar and allows voice chat and cell phone message board integration with Animal Crossing City Folk later this year.

• Nintendo reveals new Wii MotionPlus accessory

  Nintendo unveils a new add-on to the Wii Remote for better motion control sensory.

• E3 predictions: Tell us what Nintendo will announce

  With only a week to go, we want to know what Nintendo will unveil at E3 next week... with a little help from our friends.

• Mega Man 9 to cost $10, new screens emerge

  Got $10 bucks? That's what it will cost to play Mega Man 9 this fall on WiiWare, says Famitsu of Japan -- but the game is an NES title.

• Major publishers confirm E3 press conference times

  Mark your calendars, because these are the times your favorite new games will likely be unveiled in Los Angeles next week.

• UPDATE: Nintendo Power confirms Mega Man 9 for WiiWare

  After 12 long years, the first proper sequel to 1996's Mega Man 8 for the original PlayStation is coming to WiiWare, and it's rocking 8-bit graphics and sound!

• Nintendo announces new Wario for Wii, Kirby for DS

  Nintendo, not content to wait for E3, decided to reveal a few first party Wario and Kirby titles today.

• Nintendo achieves greatness by not looking like Sega

  Legendary designer Shigeru Miyamoto tells Wired Magazine that often times he maintains quality control by not looking like the competition.

• Graphics aside, Wii starting to match Xbox 360, PS3 features

  Recent third party announcements have shown the Wii is about ready to dismiss naysayers with a host of features only thought possible on the PS3 and Xbox 360.

• See Mario Super Sluggers intro, gameplay in action

  New media for Nintendo's latest Mario sellout surfaced this week, including both the intro and actual gameplay footage.

• Nintendo to core gamers: 'We will be announcing several new titles' at E3

  Never mind popular opinion, says Nintendo. Hardcore gamers have a lot to look forward to on Wii.

• Nintendo suing Nyko over wireless nunchuk

  Wireless nunchuk comes under scrutiny in a lawsuit brought forward by Nintendo.

• Nintendo Europe: Hard drives are for geeks and otaku

  Nintendo of Europe's Laurent Fischer could care less about you and your shrinking Wii storage space.

• Wii FPS The Conduit gets Q1 2009 release date

  Wii exclusive The Conduit has a release date, but developer High Voltage is still actively vetting its options for a publisher.

• Nintendo testing "USB devices" for Wii. HDD maybe?

  An official job listing at Nintendo of America suggests that multiple USB devices are on their way to Wii, this amid storage concerns for the console that lacks a hard drive.

• Capcom announces Spyborgs for Nintendo Wii

  From the creators of Rachet and Clank and Resistance: Fall of Man comes a new Wii exclusive, which promises a "fresh gaming experience like no other."

• Nintendo says 100 WiiWare games in development

  Senior project developer Tom Prata said 100 new WiiWare games are incoming, though Nintendo has no plans for demos or a long-term Wii storage solution.

• Tecmo Bowl, sans Bo Jackson, tackles Wii in 2009

  Tecmo will complete the Nintendo trifecta with Tecmo Bowl on Virtual Console, DS and Wii by 2009.

• Shaun White Snowboarding announced for Wii Balance Board

  Ubisoft on Wednesday announced Shaun White Snowboarding for Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Wii, the latter of which will support Balance Board foot controls.

• Partial Nintendo release list leaked onto internet

  Nintendo has been characteristically secretive about its second half 2008 game lineup, but a few titles managed to sneak out today via the NeoGAF forums.

• Nintendo says Wii owners are hardcore gamers

  Contrary to popular belief that gaming noobs drive the majority of Wii sales, Nintendo's VP of marketing on Wednesday said the majority of Wii owners are in fact hardcore.

• The Conduit displays Xbox 360-like graphics on Wii

  Despite a lack of pedigree, long-time developer High Voltage Software piqued the interest of dissatisfied Wii owners over the weekend by showing an impressive-looking first-person Wii exclusive.

• Source: Motion-controlled Shenmue to be ported to Wii

  A Swedish gaming mag thinks it has a scoop on the next big Wii port: Shenmue 1 and 2 (with waggle).

• Nintendo Wii set to surpass Xbox 360 U.S. sales in May

  Now that Microsoft announcement about reaching 10 million units first makes perfect sense--the Wii will surpass that number this month, and in less time.

• Wii outsells all non-Nintendo systems combined in April

  Despite the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox 360 and PS3, the Nintendo Wii again managed to trample the competition in April U.S. video game sales.

• Sega announces trio of games for Wii, DS, 360, and PS3

  A fourth unannounced game, being developed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, is also in the works, the company said on Wednesday.

• Konami to release Rock Revolution this October

  Rhythm games are the genre equivalent of the Wii right now, and Konami wants a piece of the now-crowded pie.

• Grand Theft Auto IV glitches documented

  GameTrailers has a musical little tribute up today detailing some of the more glaring--and hilarious--Grand Theft Auto IV glitches.

• Kid Icarus coming to Wii say at least two sources

  As E3 2008 nears and Nintendo keeps its poker face, two new reports surfaced this week suggesting (and near confirming) that Kid Icarus will soon be making a return to Wii, more than 21 years since the platforming game first appeared NES.

• Nintendo Wii fuels Japan's richest man of 2008

  Maddening sales of Wii have made former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi the richest human being in Japan, says envy facilitator, Forbes Magazine, in its latest annual rankings.

• Nintendo brings DS demos home with Wii channel

  Nintendo Wiis began pulsating blue on Wednesday, alerting gamers to the availability of the Nintendo Channel, which supports DS downloads, game trailers, and user ratings among other things.

• Nintendo quiet on list of WiiWare launch games

  With less than a week until the downloadable game platform launches next Monday on Wii, Nintendo has yet to divulge what gamers can look forward to.

• Nintendo prez Iwata scoffs at Wii copycats

  Nintendo president Satoru Iwata knows all about those Xbox 360 motion sensing controller rumors, and he could care less.

• TIME readers pick Miyamoto as most influential person of 2008

  The beloved game designer won by a landslide in the recent TIME 100 reader poll, besting such celebrity figures like Stephen Colbert, Tiger Woods, Bono, Bill Gates, and David Beckham.

• EA announces a pair of family friendly games (yea!)

  EA this week announced Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Monopoly for all major platforms, both scheduled for release later this year.

• Nintendo unveils new Wii channel, makes lots of money

  The video game darling announced the Nintendo Channel on Wednesday, which will facilitate user-generated reviews of WiiWare games, followed by the announcement of record sales a day later.

• Wii outsells combined Xbox 360, PS3 units in March

  Super Smash Bros. Brawl boosted Wii sales to abnormal heights last month, according to the official console war bean counter, the NPD Group.

• Unknown developer promises 'impossible' Wii graphics

  Poland-based developer Nibris pays no mind to popular belief or technology limitations, saying the graphically-challenged Wii can still display impressive visuals when compared to Xbox 360 and PS3.

• Mario Super Sluggers confirmed for Wii in 2008

  Nintendo on Thursday announced Mario Super Sluggers for Wii, the follow-up to 2005's Mario Superstar Baseball on GameCube.

• Report: Mario Baseball, Disaster: Day of Crisis coming to Wii in 2008

  An unconfirmed report says the latest issue of Famitsu, the popular Japanese gaming mag, has listed summer release dates for both Super Mario Stadium Baseball and Disaster: Day of Crisis on Wii.

• Ubisoft announces Emergency Heroes for Wii

  New open world racing game coming this May.

• PES 2008 on Wii better than Xbox 360, PS3 versions

  Superior online multiplayer pushes Wii version of soccer sim past its high-def competitors.

• WiiWare debuts in Japan, new details emerge

  Nintendo on Tuesday launched its original game download service in Japan while introducing micro-transactions to Wii owners.

• Current best sellers in video games

  GamePro examines the top selling games and hardware for the week from the world's largest online retailer -- hooray video games!

• Source: Kid Icarus sequel to arrive on Wii in 2008

  Could this be the "big game" Nintendo will announce at E3 this year? An IGN podcast published on Monday says maybe while confirming that an Icarus sequel is in development.

• EA Sports confirms eight Wii games in development

  Former Xbox president Peter More doesn't care about loyalty, he cares about making money. And right now opportunity awaits on Nintendo Wii, says the new EA Sports skipper.

• Nintendo quiet on second half game lineup for Wii

  Company has released a majority of its first-party efforts already, so what's around the corner, excluding third-party games?

• Smash Bros, Wii Fit keep Nintendo on top in Japan

  Big first-party titles help Wii outsell PS3 4 to 1 last month in Nippon.

• Rock Band knock-off announced for Wii, DS

  Disney on Wednesday announced Ultimate Band for Wii and DS, no peripherals required (but isn't that part of the fun?).

• Current best sellers in video games

  GamePro examines the top selling video game hardware and software from the world's largest online retailer -- hooray video games!

• Nintendo to launch WiiWare on May 12

  Company says the download service "reinforces its commitment to provide entertaining and enriching experiences for veteran and new gamers alike."

• Current best sellers in video games

  GamePro examines the top selling game products from the world's largest online retailer -- hooray video games!

• Nintendo Wii hurting arcade attendence says Namco

  Arcade operators in Japan downsize as Wii popularity grows.

• Tecmo reveals Fatal Frame for Nintendo Wii

  Tecmo on Wednesday unveiled the first Wii screenshots of their latest survival horror game, the fourth installment of the Fatal Frame series.

• Nintendo responds to third-party Wii concerns

  No need to worry says Nintendo -- just look to the DS.

• Nintendo reveals its top selling Wii, DS games

  Nintendo on Monday announced its platinum-selling first-party games, those with more than 1 million copies sold.

• Nintendo to introduce Virtual Console demos on Wii

  Nintendo on Friday said that Smash Bros. Brawl will include timed-demos of Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Kirby's Adventure, Super Metroid, and more.

• Master System coming to Wii Virtual Console

  Sega on Friday announced plans to re-release Master System games on Nintendo's downloadable service.

• Wii owners bought more games in Dec. than 360, PS3

  Contrary to popular belief, Wii owners play more than just Wii Sports, according to official sales data.

• Factor 5 working on Kid Icaraus sequel, says report

  Upstart website Kombo on Sunday reported that a new Kid Icarus game is in development for Wii, as a result of the renewed partnership between Nintendo and Factor 5.

• Current best sellers in video games

  GamePro examines the top selling game products from the world's largest online retailer -- all is well in Nintendo's overworld.

• Third-party Wii games aren't selling, says developer

  No More Heroes director says Nintendo Wii is for non-gamers.

• Wii-like game system works with LCD TVs

  Software developer Reactrix Systems have unveiled a gaming system made for LCD TVs that mimics the Wii game console in that people punch in the air to hit a boxing opponent or swing their arms to return the ball in a game of volleyball.

• Developer says WiiWare launching this March

  Nintendo's answer to Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Store will launch within 2-3 months, says Netherlands-based Engine Software.

• God save the Queen: She's now playing Wii

  Queen Elizabeth II is reportedly enamored with Nintendo's Wii.

• Current best sellers in video games

  GamePro examines the top selling game products from the world's largest online retailer.

• Preorders for Guitar Hero III replacement discs begin

  As promised, Activision has begun pre-registration for Guitar Hero III replacement discs to fix the mono-only sound currently plaguing the Wii version of the game.

• British boy pees on brother's Wii for spite

  Four-year-old Ellis Emsley from Fleetwood, England desecrated his brother's newly gifted Wii with liquid discharge after the latter refused to play together.

• Game store caught scalping Wiis on eBay

  A chain of retail gaming stores caught with hand in cookie jar, directly selling Wiis on Ebay for higher margins.

• Microsoft calls Nintendo Wii success 'unsustainable'

  Xbox head of marketing, Jeff Bell, says Wii success wont last since third-party developers have yet to show they can make any money on Nintendo consoles.

• GameStop clarifies Wii reservation program

  Gift procrastinators and those unable to locate a Wii in time for Christmas have a one-day shot in securing an IOU from GameStop.

• Nintendo frowns upon Wii bundle gouging

  Bundle gouging (n.) - The act of overcharging consumers seeking a high demand product by forcing them to purchase complimentary products.

• Nintendo: Average age of Wii player is 29 years old

  Company says vast majority of owners are still core gamers.

• Nintendo announces Wii raincheck program

  This way, there's still "something to put under the tree," Nintendo said in a conference call on Friday.

• Wii and PS3 boom in Nov, 360 holds steady

  Though everybody wins big in November U.S. game sales.

• Nintendo stock sputters, analysts disagree on why

  Nintendo shares have dropped by 8 percent since November, after its stock price soared more than five-fold over the last two years.

• PaRappa creators announce Wii rhythm game

  Majesco on Monday announced a new "one-of-a-kind" rhythm game exclusively for Wii.

• Square Enix: Wii is a toy; Sony needs to define PS3

  Yoichi Wada, CEO of Square Enix, expressed concern on Wednesday for both Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3 when compared to Xbox 360.

• Nintendo lets others worry about Western games

  Despite the U.S. commercial success of both the Wii and American-made Metroid Prime 3, Nintendo proper has no plans to further cater to the tastes of Western audiences.

• Nintendo records its biggest sales week in history

  Nintendo of America said on Tuesday that it sold more Nintendo products during the week of Thanksgiving than at any other time in the company's history.

• Greenpeace slams Nintendo, Microsoft for pollutants

  Environmental group says Nintendo and Microsoft fail miserably when it comes to policies on toxic waste and recycling to save the planet.

• Nintendo launches DS download channel for Wii

  Nintendo of Japan launched the Everybody's Nintendo Channel on Tuesday which grants Wii owners the ability to download DS game demos in addition to viewing promotional videos of upcoming games.

• Nintendo denies reports of artificial Wii demand

  Nintendo has refuted ongoing speculation that the company is limiting the supply of global Wii units in an effort to fake demand.

• Man uses Wii calendar to catch cheating wife

  A returned war veteran uses a Nintendo Wii to confirm the rumored funny business of an unfaithful wife.

• Nintendo Wii turns one, gamers split on its success

  Wii celebrates its first birthday, but many gamers are still unsure of what the future holds.

• SNES Wii controller coming to Japan this April

  Club Nintendo members getting a special SNES Wii controller only in Japan.

• Report: WiiWare games to be 40MB, cost less than $100k to make

  Unofficial details for Wii's downloadable game service emerge.

• Alone In The Dark announced for Wii, PS2

  Atari said on Tuesday that Alone In The Dark will launch for Wii and PS2 in addition to the already announced PS3, Xbox 360, and PC versions.

• Nintendo launching Mii voting channel on Nov. 11

  Nintendo on Thursday said it will introduce an interactive Wii channel to let users upload, view, and vote on the best Mii creations.

• Nintendo questions the traditional five-year console

  Nintendo President Satoru Iwata said in a recent quarterly meeting that his company may no longer follow the traditional five-year console lifecycle when releasing a Wii successor.

• Wii lead narrows in Japan in consecutive months

  According to Enterbrain, which tracks monthly Japanese hardware sales, Wii outsold the PS3 by a factor of 2 to 1 in October, down from 3 to 1 a month prior.

• Nintendo overtakes Sony as software leader: report

  Nintendo displaced Sony as the leader of video game sales this past quarter said a new market report published on Tuesday.

• Reggie wants Halo 3 on Wii, says motion not a fad

  Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime dismissed concerns that Wii is a fad amid reports that his console usage is down compared to Xbox 360 and PS3. He even spoke highly of some Sony and Microsoft games.

• Nintendo: No hard drive planned, gamers 'like' Friend Codes

  In an interview published on Friday, Nintendo's public relations manager dished on limited disc space pending Wii's downloadable game service in addition to the oft criticized Friend Code system.

• Nintendo readies Wii game gifts, denies price cut

  Nintendo announced a new feature on Friday that will allow Wii owners the ability to send and receive games purchased on the shopping channel. They also said "no" to any possibility of a holiday price cut.

• Wii 'the only next-gen system' says developer

  Will Wright, the famed Sims and upcoming Spore creator, thinks highly of both the Nintendo Wii and DS, though his loyalties remain with PC.

• Samba De Amigo, Tomb Raider nearing Wii release

  Two classic series prepare for release on Nintendo Wii.

• Nintendo doubles profits, Sony doubles game losses

  Nintendo hardens its rise to the top for a second time as the former king of gaming continues to struggle.

• Miyamoto ranked within top 20 of male species list

  A 2007 Ask Men survey lists Nintendo's Miyamoto ahead of Richard Branson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Prince Harry, Stephen Colbert, and Tiger Woods as one of this year's top 49 men.

• Konami designer doubts Wii usage levels

  Silent Hill designer Akira Yamaoka expressed concerns in a recent interview that Wii owners may not be using their consoles as often as Xbox 360 or PS3 owners when playing games.

• Sources: Capcom's Okami confirmed for Wii

  Two reputable British gaming outlets reported on Thursday that Capcom confirmed the release of Okami on Nintendo Wii at Capcom's Gamer's Day in London this week.

• Wii collecting dust says Japanese publisher

  Influential Japanese video game publisher says the Nintendo Wii is being tossed aside by owners due to a lack of compelling games.

• Nintendo almost triple in value since launching Wii

  Remember how big Nintendo was in the Eighties? Now they're bigger.

• Nintendo's Harrison: No Wii price cut planned

  Hoping for a cheaper Wii this holiday? Keep dreaming -- Nintendo's still mired in production shortages.

• Nintendo's answer to Xbox Live Arcade brewing up 100 games

  For Nintendo's upcoming Wii Ware service, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles and Dr. Mario are just the tip of the iceberg.

• Wii 3.1 firmware update grants USB keyboard functionality

  The latest Wii firmware upgrade means those USB ports on the back of your Wii aren't just for show anymore.

• Sega porting Dreamcast's Bass Fishing to Wii

  Sega announced on Monday that a Bass Fishing remake will debut on Wii in early 2008 complete with newly developed content.

• Report: More Q4 Wii games than 360, PS3 combined

  U.K.-based analyst Screen Digest says game-makers are flooding the Wii with an abundance of games this holiday, more so than Xbox 360 and PS3.

• Nintendo stock hits record high, near Apple levels

  Nintendo shares reached an all time high Wednesday thanks to strong Wii and DS sales. Investment firm Goldman Sachs says Nintendo is close to "Apple levels" of high valuation.

• Nintendo giving away free Wii Remote accessory

  Nintendo announced a new Wii accessory on Tuesday to enhance the grip and cushioning of flying remotes.

• Wii still overwhelming PS3 sales worldwide

  The plucky Wii outsold the shiny PS3 by a factor of 4 to 1 over the last six months said Japanese mag publisher Enterbrain on Monday.

• Shiny founder calls Wii controls 'sloppy'

  After first suggesting that the graphically superior Xbox 360 and PS3 would eventually outpace the hot-selling Wii, Earthworm Jim creator David Perry responded to criticisms that he's a "Wii Hater."

• Family Trainer, Power Pad make a retun on Wii

  Twenty one years after its original debut on the Famicom, Namco Bandai's "Family Trainer" has made it's return on the Nintendo Wii along with the power pad peripheral.

• Dog swallows Wii Remote, sickness quickly fades

  A 3-year old Labrador Retriever from Loveland, Colorado survived a casual swallowing of a Nintendo Wii Remote.

• Star Wars lightsaber game confirmed for Wii

  LucasArts announced on Tuesday that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be coming to Wii in spring 2008 with an exclusive versus mode.

• Nintendo pledges 'unprecedented' Wii levels this holiday

  Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime promised additional Wii supply this holiday in an interview with the Mercury News. The executive also dished on the current games he likes, namely Brain Age 2, Metroid Prime 3, even Bioshock for Xbox 360.

• TurboDuo games coming to Wii Virtual Console

  In the same week SNK said it would release NeoGeo games for Wii Virtual Console, Hudson Soft followed suit expanding its Virtual Console catalog to include TurboDuo (CD) titles starting next month.

• Wii remains top selling game system in U.S.

  NPD released North American video game sales data for the month of August on Thursday showing continued Wii and DS dominance.

• Oblivion game engine now available for Wii

  Emergent Game Technologies announced on Wednesday that their popular game engine, Gamebryo, will now support Wii titles. Gamebryo is best known for powering Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

• NeoGeo games coming to Wii Virtual Console

  SNK announced on Wednesday the release of several NeoGeo greatest hit titles for Wii's Virtual Console.

• Report: More people plan to buy Wii than 360, PS3

  A new consumer report by BrandIntel contradicts popular belief that surging Wii sales will ultimately wane due to the console's outdated graphics and newfangled controls.

• Capcom's focus on Wii paying off, more games likely

  Capcom stock rose to a five-year high this week due to strong and promising Wii sales helping to boost the publisher's earnings. As a result, the company recently doubled their number of Wii games from three to six.

• Nintendo dates Wii Zapper, Link's Crossbow for Nov. 19

  Nintendo confirmed on Monday that the Wii Zapper will launch on November 19 and come bundled with Link's Crossbow Adventure for $19.95.

• Source: Zelda Crossbow Training to ship with Wii Zapper

  According to an unnamed attendee at the GameStop's manager conference in Las Vegas this week, Nintendo previewed a Zelda mini-game, Crossbow Training, that is said to ship with the Wii Zapper later this year.

• Guitar Hero III online play confirmed for Wii

  Despite initial confusion last week surrounding Guitar Hero III for Wii, RedOctane confirmed online support for the console on Thursday.

• Nintendo vows to avoid arrogance this time around

  In an E3 interview with Newsweek published on Wednesday, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said the number one obstacle for his company would be in avoiding the arrogance associated with the massive success of its recent products, namely the Wii and DS.

• Wii lead over PS3 narrows in Japan

  The Wii outsold the PlayStation 3 by a factor of three to one in August, but its overwhelming lead narrowed for the second consecutive month according to Reuters.

• Sega president: Most creative games will be on Wii

  North American Sega president Simon Jeffrey believes more creative games will be found on Wii over the next two years as opposed to more "standardized" games found on Xbox 360 and PS3.

• Report: Wii may lose ground to PS3, Xbox 360

  A new report by financial media group Bloomberg suggests that Wii may ultimately take a back seat to PS3 and Xbox 360 sales as the latter consoles drop prices and also release casual friendly games to rival Nintendo.

• Nintendo Wii success a good thing says Microsoft

  Nintendo's raging success at the moment is a good thing for the video game industry, or so says Xbox Marketing VP Jeff Bell in an interview published on Wednesday.

• Half-Life developer: Wii more valuable than 360, PS3

  Half-Life creator and founder of Valve software, Gabe Newell, strongly hinted at plans to develop games for Nintendo Wii, calling his current exclusion of games on the system as "an obvious hole in our strategy."

• Developer: Mags will go out of business if they diss Wii

  During the Best Selling Games panel at this week's GCDC, developers sounded off on Wii, the role of journalism in games, and the segmentation of gamers due to increased interest in casual gaming.

• Nintendo dominates July NPD sales

  As expected, Nintendo maintained its dominance in North American hardware sales for the month of July according to NPD, only this time the Wii surpassed the DS for the first time since launching last November.

• Wii to sport Top Spin, Pro Evo Soccer in 2008

  Both 2K Games and Konami unveiled two new sports titles for Wii at the Games Convention in Germany on Wednesday.

• Report: Wii overtakes Xbox 360, becomes fastest selling console ever made

  VG Chartz reported on Wednesday that as of August 23, Wii worldwide sales will have surpassed life time Xbox 360 sales in less than a year. In so doing, the Wii has become the fastest selling console of all time.

• Nintendo sweepstakes alludes to playable Wii demos

  A recent Nintendo Power questionnaire suggests that playable Wii game demos may soon be on the way.

• Suppliers: Nintendo Wii shortages to last into 2008

  Taiwan-based manufacturers said on Friday that Nintendo's plans to increase Wii production have been delayed due to a limited supply of console components.

• Wii to overtake lifetime GameCube sales in the UK

  According to Chart-Track, the Nintendo Wii is within a month of selling over a million units in the UK, more than the GameCube sold in its lifetime in the country.

• Miyamoto denies a gamer divide amongst casual and core players

  Miyamoto recently told Famitsu magazine of Japan that hardcore gamers and casual gamers have more in common than meets the eye; the pursuit of fun being principle among them.

• Mario dominates most popular Virtual Console games

  Here are the top 20 most downloaded games on Nintendo's Virtual Console for Wii...

• Wii, Xbox 360 get updated for enhanced gameplay

  Both Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox 360 received system updates on Tuesday. And get this: several features will enhance gameplay in lieu of the usual boring patches and slight menu changes.

• Pirates repackage GameCube games as Wii titles

  In an effort to bolster sales in light of the widely popular Wii, some Filipino pirates are selling GameCube games dressed up as Wii games to unsuspecting players not familiar with Nintendo's fourth-generation home console.

• Analyst: 'High Definition Wii could be introduced'

  Familiar industry analyst Michael Pachter suggests that Nintendo may turn its nose at the traditional five year cycle and release a High Definition Wii in 2-3 years to appease consumers.

• Miyamoto alludes to new Nintendo characters in '08

  Famed Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto said in an interview published on Sunday that new Nintendo characters could be coming as soon as next year.

• In stores this week: Mario Strikers Charged

  GamePro lists the new and notable games hitting stores for the week of July 30, 2007. Highlights include Mario Strikers Charged for Wii, Picross DS, and Brave Story: New Traveler for PSP.

• Nintendo: Wii's online is more than "simply first-person shooters"

  GamePro got an exclusive interview with Nintendo of America president and CEO Reggie Fils-Aime. He discusses a lack of hardcore Wii games, online plans, and Wii supply shortages.

• EA admits to underestimating Nintendo's Wii

  Electronic Arts president John Riccitiello said on Thursday that his company was on the "wrong horse" by mainly concentrating on PS3 and Xbox 360 in lieu of early Wii development during the console transition. 2007 has been one of the toughest years in EA's history Riccitiello said.

• Nintendo profits soar fivefold off Wii, DS sales

  Things just keep getting better for Nintendo despite hardcore criticisms that the company is too focused on the casual gaming market. The company's quarterly profits jumped 500% off dominating Wii and DS sales.

• Report: Wii has the most exclusives in development

  A new report published on Monday says Nintendo Wii now has more exclusive games in development than any other console. Xbox 360 formally held the top spot since tracking first began in October of 2006.

• Nintendo: Revised Wii "not out of the question"

  Amid statements made formerly by Nintendo that a revised Wii is a possibility, Nintendo vice president of marketing George Harrison reiterated in an interview published on Monday that an upgraded Wii could come, though not for a while.

• Wii less than 1 mln away from global Xbox 360 sales

  Recent estimates put global Wii unit sales at less than 1 million away from total Xbox 360 worldwide sales of 10 million. At its current rate, Wii could surpass Xbox 360 sales as soon as September.

• Bully to terrorize Xbox 360, Wii this winter

  Rockstar Games announced on Thursday that a re-worked Bully version dubbed Scholarship Edition is coming to the Xbox 360 and Wii this Winter.

• Nintendo gaining allies in console war

  Due to the early success of Wii, Nintendo is gaining several developer and publisher allies in the hotly debated and contested console war the New York Times said on Tuesday.

• Nintendo discusses WiiWare, Wii hard drive plans

  A recent interview reveals new information on WiiWare, but abruptly halts all Wii hard drive speculation.

• WiiWare 1-ups Virtual Console with new downloadable titles

  Nintendo has announced a new campaign for original downloadable games specifically designed for the Wii.

• Sega cools its heels on the Wii

  Sega of America's Scott Steinberg ruffled feathers recently by simultaneously questioning the Wii's potential for long-term success while praising the technical merits of the PS3.

• Nintendo sued over Wii technology -- again

  The lawsuits for next-gen consoles just keep on rolling -- this time, a Texas company is suing the Nintendo Wii over a patent for semiconductor technology.

• Wii outgunning PS3 5-to-1 in Japan

  The latest sales figures from Japan indicate that Nintendo hardware outsold competing Sony hardware at a rate of 5-to-1 in the month of May, thus stretching the already widened sales gap between the Wii and PS3.

• Nintendo getting WLAN routers for the Wii?

  If you're still looking for a way to put your Wii's wireless capabilities to use, you may be happy to know that there's a Wii-branded WLAN router coming your way, provided that certain sources in Taiwan are correct in their assessment.

• Nintendo anticipates over 50% of the U.S. market share

  In a recent interview, Nintendo's George Harrison revealed a scenario in which the Wii would be able to take a majority share in the current battle for next-gen console supremacy.

• Analyst: Wii shortages may continue to holiday 2007, Sony cuts back PS3 production

  Colin Sebastian of Lazard Capital Markets has predicted that Nintendo's increased production targets for the Wii still won't help supply and demand see eye-to-eye until early 2008, but also notes that Sony is slowing down production for the PS3.

• Wii: in it for the long haul

  Nintendo of America proclaims that, not only will the Wii remain popular until the year 2012, but their next-gen console will have sold 35 million units by then.

• Nintendo is on the lookout for YOUR short films. Yes, YOURS.

  Aspiring short film directors are being encouraged by Nintendo to submit original, short films for a $10,000 cash prize, and a chance for the film to debut at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.

• 'Tis official: Soul Calibur Legends announced for Wii

  Gamers will soon be able to hack and/or slash their way to victory with this upcoming action game based on the Soul Calibur series, which will come to the Wii sometime in the future.

• "Do they smile?": why Miyamoto won't develop a Halo equivalent

  Currently tagged as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people, acclaimed developer Shigeru Miyamoto gave his thoughts on his sunnier development philosophy, social issues, he'd like to tackle, and the reason why he has not yet made a Halo-like game for Nintendo.

• Flashes of Nintendo's 2007 Wii lineup unveiled

  In a set of recently released financial documents, Nintendo has outlined a number of key titles for the Wii to be released before the end of 2007.

• Analyst: Nintendo's third parties need not worry

  Contrary to a prior analysis by Kaufman Bros. Equity Research, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter believes that third party publishers have absolutely nothing to worry about when it comes to making their fair share of money with Nintendo platforms.

• Nintendo's next focus: software

  With Nintendo hardware effectively installed in millions of homes across the world, the company's next step is to create the groundbreaking titles to support their console platforms.

• Analyst: Nintendo third parties left in a lurch?

  As sales for next-gen Nintendo platforms soar, third-party publishers for the Wii and DS may find themselves in for an unexpected dry spell.

• Nintendo buys out Xenosaga studio, Monolith

  Press reports from Japan indicate that Nintendo has added to its development cache by purchasing the majority of stock in Monolith Soft, creators of the RPG series Xenosaga.

• Opinion: What's wrong with the Virtual Console anyway?

  GamePro details some of the gripes we've had with the Wii's Virtual Console, but thankfully, we're also gracious enough to offer our "valuable" advice on how to fix them.

• Nintendo announces record highs for fiscal 2007

  Despite its notorious hardware shortages, Nintendo has posted record profits and revenues for the last Japanese fiscal year, but promises to seriously increase production for their potential customers in the new year.

• Analyst: Wii shortages may last until 2009

  According to certain analyst predictions, the current Wii shortages may be lasting a lot longer than anybody at Nintendo had anticipated, which might leave the Kyoto-based company between a rock and a hard place.

• UPDATE: Nintendo: #1 and #3 in the month of March

  The latest NPD sales figures state that Nintendo has grabbed two of the top three spots for March console sales in the American market.

• Current Wii shortages see no immediate end in sight

  In a recent podcast interview, Nintendo's Perrin Kaplan has some discouraging words for potential Wii buyers: despite ramped-up production, expect more shortages in the near future.

• Wii continues to outsell next-gen rivals

  Nintendo continues to lead the market in the UK, as last week's console sales have been reported to be particularly high.

• Wii sales double up Sony's PS3 figures in Japan

  The latest sales figures from Japan once again indicate that the Nintendo Wii currently has a 2-to-1 leg up on Sony's PlayStation 3.

• No charges filed in bizarre Wii-related death

  Authorities have concluded that no crime took place that led to the death of Jennifer Strange, the woman who passed away from water intoxication as a result of a Nintendo Wii radio contest promotion.

• Nuh-uh, GameStop: Nintendo denies allegations of artificial hardware shortages

  Nintendo execs speak out and dismiss the idea that the worldwide Wii shortages are, in any way, intentional.

• Mario and Sonic join forces. Also, meteorolgists in Hell predict a massive cold spell

  And they said it couldn't be done... Two company mascots, once pitted against each other in a bloody, no-holds barred contest for 16-bit supremacy, are now teaming up on Nintendo hardware for a battle at the XXIX Olympiad.

• GameStop calls Wii shortage "intentional"

  While addressing the subject of how the current Wii shortage will affect sales, GameStop COO Dan DeMatteo accused Nintendo of causing an artificial shortage.

• See-saw battle rages over Wii modchips

  Modchip designers on the fringe of the gaming community have irked Nintendo enough to force them to redesign their hardware. But will it be enough to deter them permanently?

• EA announces new Wii-exclusive game; tells gamers to get off their keisters and "Boogie"

  By combining the features of numerous music and rhythm games, EA Montreal hopes to create the perfect party game with their latest announced title Boogie.

• Fils-Aime discusses Nintendo's hardware shortages

  In a recent interview, the president of Nintendo of America states that the company is doing its best to meet the needs of its many, many customers.

• Z marks the spot in upcoming Wii title

  Treasure Island Z is a Capcom title in development that promises to make the most out of the Wiimote.

• Wii in-game friend lists won't be universal

  Planned GameSpy driven Wii friend lists will be limited to each game, instead of being universal amongst every game.

• Nintendo struggles to keep up with Wii demand

  Nintendo admits difficulty in producing enough Wii consoles to keep up with customer demand, as it continues to sell out worldwide.

• Naruto chops his way onto the Wii

  The popular anime series Naruto finds itself being dragged onto the Wii, kicking and screaming as much as it hopes the fans will.

• GameSpy support Wi-Fi on Wii

  Gamespy and Nintendo unveil plans to provide WiFi services for the Wii console.

• GDC: Koji Kondo and making music

  Famed games conposer Koji Kondo talks publicly at this year's GDC about the process of putting memorable audio into games.

• GDC: Miyamoto shows Mario Galaxy, outlines dev philosophy [UPDATE]

  Much of the gaming world looked towards Shigeru Miyamoto today to equal or perhaps even top the announcement that Sony had made the previous day, but did he succeed?

• GDC: Nintendo announces Pokemon Battle Revolution, Wii's first online title

  Chief amongst the titles in Nintendo's second quarter lineup for this coming year is Pokemon Battle Revolution, which will be the first Wii game to reach numerous Nintendo's milestones, including the first-ever implementation of Wii online play.

• Research firm names Wii the next-gen winner through 2008

  Marketing expert IDC predicts that the Nintendo Wii will "outship and outsell" the 360 and PS3 for the next two years.

• Rumor: PAL Wii owners crack regional lockout

  A handful of PAL gamers claim that they've discovered a way to play NTSC Gamecube games on region-restrictive Wii consoles.

• Virtual Console to include NeoGeo and MSX games

  Nintendo's Virtual Console service in Japan is set to include titles originally released on the NeoGeo and MSX.

• Sega to add four more titles to the Virtual Console

  Four classic Genesis games will soon be released for play on the Wii.

• Wii: The eco-friendly next-gen system

  To add to its already growing appeal, an independent test claims that the Wii is this hardware generation's most power-efficient console.

• Indie devos shut off from Wii

  Nintendo's casual-games image has come under fire, as more and more indie developers find it hard to score dev kits.

• Wii win: Nintendo snatches January from the competition

  According to recent U.S. sales figures, Wii took tops in next-gen console sales, followed by Xbox 360 in second and PlayStation 3 in third.

• Virtual Console open to Japan-only releases

  Nintendo VP George Harrison sees the potential for bringing over a few lost classics never before seen on American shores.

• New Wii feature unveiled: Wii voting

  In their latest console update, Nintendo presents the Everybody Votes Channel, where all Wii users from around the world can vote on specific topics of the day.

• Wii is for "younger players", says Capcom

  Christian Svensson of Capcom confirms that their current Wii strategy will not focus on mature titles, but will instead be geared towards broader audiences.

• Three NES games for this week's Virtual Console

  Nintendo turns back the clock with three beloved games from its old NES library.

• PS3, Wii sales drop for fourth week in Japan

  Sales of the PlayStation 3 and Wii new-generation consoles dropped for the fourth straight week in Japan, according to figures published Friday.

• Wii outsells PS3 by nearly 3 to 1 in Japan

  Will the Wii's current market dominance foretell a sooner-than-expected PS3 price cut?

• Three new 16-bit games for Wii Virtual Console Monday

  Surprisingly, only one of them involves Madonna

• Nintendo's Iwata on Nintendo's success

  The president of Nintendo talks of the Wii's success, DS Lite demand, and... cooking?

• No fix coming for Mario Kart 64 on the Wii's Virtual Console?

  Retro gamers are stuck with the bugs for now.

• Four games added to Virtual Console

  Nintendo announced four new games coming to the Nintendo Wii Virtual Console today.

• Wii news channel debuts in Japan; hits U.S. Saturday

  Nintendo has started feeding national and international news headlines to its recently launched Wii console.

• SURGE: Wii production boost to 1 million per month

  Nintendo's stellar launch of the Wii seems to have only fueled further interest in the little console, with demand still outpacing supply two months later. As a response, Nintendo has decided to increase production of the Wii to over 1 million units a month.

• Nintendo Q&A: Reggie Fils-Aimes talks future of Wii

  Wii upgrades? An HD-capable Wii? Multi-colored Wiis? Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime talks with Vicious Sid and Bro Buzz about the future of the Wii and how Nintendo compares itself to the Apples and Microsofts of the world. A must read!

• Nintendo Wii sales surge in Japan

  Sales of Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s Wii surged in the third week of December in Japan as more supplies of the hard-to-get games console arrived in shops across the country.

• PS3, Wii have best week of sales since launch in Japan

  Sales of both the PlayStation 3 and Wii consoles jumped in Japan during the second week of December thanks to greater supplies of the consoles from their respective manufacturers.

• Wii internet browser available for download

  Offering an early Christmas gift to its customers, Nintendo has released a beta version of the Opera internet browser for the Wii.

• Nintendo's Wii and DS to join forces in 2007

  Two best-selling Nintendo machines to accentuate each other in 2007.

• Nintendo faces class action lawsuit over Wii-mote straps

  Personal responsibility continues its shuffle into obscurity.

• Nintendo to replace 3.2 million Wii straps

  Nintendo is offering free replacements for up to 3.2 million remote controllers in its Wii video gaming console.

• 325,000 Wii consoles sold in Europe

  After announcing initial figures of 50,000 consoles sold in the first 12 hours of the Wii's U.K. launch, Nintendo Europe has claimed that a total 325,000 Wii consoles have been sold in Europe as a whole in the first two days on sale. According to Nintendo, these figures make the Wii the fastest selling in home console history.

• Nintendo backs down from 1 million+ Wii claim

  A recent news update from Nintendo of America backs down from an earlier claim that the company would ship "well more than" one million Wiis to the US by the end of 2006.

• Wii remote straps already being replaced?

  Only a day after Nintendo had commented that it was "looking into" the durability of the Wii-Remote straps after many reports of remotes flying out of people's hands, newly packaged controllers show evidence of having new, thicker straps.

• Nintendo investigates flying Wii controllers

  Nintendo is taking a close look at the wrist strap on the controller for its Wii console after several reports on the Internet about straps breaking, causing the controller to fly out of the hands of users, its president said Thursday.

• Nintendo: Big Wii sales may boost earnings

  Nintendo's president, Satoru Iwata, has told Reuters that the company may beat its earnings forecast thanks to strong sales of both the Nintendo DS and Wii.

• Nintendo Urges Safety in Response to Wii Accidents

  In response to a wave of recent accidents involving the motion sensing Wii controller, Nintendo has issued an update reminding players of the importance of playing safe with the controller.

• Nintendo Sells 600,000 Wii Consoles in 8 Days

  Sales of Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s Wii console surpassed 600,000 in its first eight days on sale, the company said Tuesday.

• Nintendo Expects 1m Wii Units Sold by Early December

  Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aime, expects to sell 1 million Wii units to North American consumers by early December.

• Nintendo's Wii Goes on Sale

  The next-generation video games battle became a three-console race on Sunday as retailers across the U.S. and Canada put Nintendo's Wii on sale.

• Wii Pre-Ordering Follow-up: Judgement Day

  Several weeks after camping out overnight at a local retailer to pre-order a Nintendo Wii, Ouroboros makes the drive into town to get his grubby little mitts on the finished product.

• NYC Report: Wii Launches with a Bang

  Thousands of eager Nintendo fans lined up and around Toys R Us in Times Square in anticipation of a midnight launch of the company's new video game console, Wii. Celebrities, musical acts and even Nintendo of America VP, Reggie Fils- Aime were on hand.

• Wii, Not PS3, to Challenge Xbox 360 This Holiday

  Nintendo's Wii console will do more to challenge Microsoft's Xbox 360 this holiday shopping season than the long-awaited PlayStation 3 from Sony, according to analysts.

• Nintendo's First Wii Commercial Revealed

  On the news that Nintendo is planning to spend upwards of $200 million marketing the Wii comes the very first national TV spot for the next-gen console.

• Full Nintendo Wii Manual Uploaded

  Here it is! GamePro has scanned and uploaded the entirety of the Wii's user manual for your browsing pleasure.

• Nintendo's Fils-Aime: "I Respect Sony"

  Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime reveals interesting insights into what he thinks about Sony and the PS3.

• GamePro Gets Wii Retail Units!

  Wii retail units are here! We break open the Wii like salivating little tykes on Christmas morning. Pics and impressions below!

• Wii Launch Window: 62 Games!

  Nintendo has announced an unprecedented 62 games that will be available for the Nintendo Wii within the five-week launch window following the console's release on November 19th.

• THQ Reveals Four Launch Games for the Wii

  THQ today confirmed that it will release four games for the North American Wii launch on November 19th: Barnyard, Sponge Bob Squarepants, Avatar, and Cars.

• World War Wii: Lessons Learned from the Front Lines

  Today, GamePro editor Vicious Sid tackled the crowds in downtown Berkeley, California to get a Wii pre-order (is that a "Wii-order"?). Here's what he saw.

• Wii Preorders Sell Out in Minutes!

  Anxious Nintendo fans line up nationwide to reserve their very own Wii console. But many come up empty

• It's (Semi-)Official: Wii Pre-Orders Start Friday

  If you've got $50 and a local GameStop or EB Games, you've got everything you need to reserve a Wii.

• Update: Nintendo Responds to Wii Sunlight Issues

  Officially from Nintendo, sunlight does not affect the Wii sensors.

• Report: Sunlight Affects Wii-Mote Sensors

  A blog report from Nintendo World on September 14th reveals that the Nintendo Wii is sensitive to natural sunlight.

• GameStop Gains Exclusive Wii Kiosk Rights

  GameStop has revealed that it will be the only retailer at launch with official and playable Nintendo Wii kiosks.

• 1 Million Nintendo Wii Units at Launch

  The launch of the Nintendo Wii will be "plentiful" in North America with one million units available, according to Ron Bertram, VP of Nintendo of Canada.

• Most Nintendo Wii Games Lacking 4-Player Support

  Listed on the official Nintendo Wii site, out of nine first-party Nintendo games only two titles, Wii Sports and Mario Strikers Charged, are offering 4-player multiplay. The other seven games are limited to one or two players only.

• Nintendo Not Attending Tokyo Game Show

  Despite positive feedback from its Wii console, Nintendo won't be attending the Tokyo Game Show this year, representatives have confirmed.

• Nintendo UK Confirms Wii is Region-Locked

  Despite early reports, Nintendo of UK has confirmed that the Wii console will, in fact, have region-locking features.

• Nintendo: Wii Won't Play DVD Movies

  Nintendo has confirmed that the Wii console, due to arrive on November 19th for $249.99, won't be capable of playing DVD movies or videos.

• Nintendo: Wii Will Be Profitable From Day 1

  According to the Reuters news service, Nintendo will see an immediate profit on every Wii unit sold.

• More Wii Details

  Bro Buzz returns with another set of deets on Nintendo's Wii console!

• It's Official: $250 Wii to Launch November 19th

  GameSpot brings word that the New York Times has broken the launch news on Nintendo's Wii.

• Online Shop Opens Wii Pre-Orders

  Online retailer Lik-sang has opened up pre-ordering for the Nintendo Wii.

• Wii Launch on Track: IBM Ships Powerful, Efficient CPUs

  IBM has begun shipping millions of its "Broadway" microprocessors to Nintendo, keeping the company on track to launch its Wii gaming console as early as November.

• Nintendo: No Wii Shortages

  In an official statement released today, Nintendo reiterated its launch plans for the Wii and confirmed that they are still on track to meet their target shipping estimates.

• Wii Launch Date Speculation Abounds

  IGN reports and confirms two varying November Wii launch dates and console pricing structure.

• Ubisoft: We Love The Wii

  Ubisoft today announced broad support for Nintendo's Wii system, pledging five new launch titles, including Far Cry, as well as plans for a future version of Prince of Persia.

• EA Reveals Wii Game Pricing and PS3 Skepticism

  After releasing its Q1 financial results, Electronic Arts has announced its increasing support for the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360. But the company remains skeptical about Sony's plan to release 6 million units in the 2006-2007 fiscal year.

• Wii Success May be Bad News for Publishers

  TheStreet.com columnist Troy Wolverton believes that the Nintendo Wii could be a double-edged sword. If it succeeds, it could usher in new gaming innovations. . . but at the cost of publisher profits.

• EA VP: Nintendo Wii is "First Overall"

  Electronic Arts' corporate communications VP, Jeff Brown, has revealed that the company expects Nintendo's Wii to be the #1 next-gen console overall. According to the interview, EA is planning to support the Wii far more than it did the GameCube.