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Download demos on you Wii now! If you want to
Download demos on you Wii now! If you want to
thatvideogameblog.com — Nintendo rolled out a trial demo service for a limited number of WiiWare titles today. Six levels of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord and the first levels of Bit.Trip.Beat and NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits are now available to download on your Wii for free. Think of the ... (more) Download demos on you Wii now! If you want to
Can Portables Be More Expensive Than Consoles?
Can Portables Be More Expensive Than Consoles?
siliconera.com — That is a question Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said his company is contemplating the answer to. (more) Can Portables Be More Expensive Than Consoles?
Iwata: 35% Japanese Connectivity Ratio For Wii, 20% For DS
Iwata: 35% Japanese Connectivity Ratio For Wii, 20% For DS
gamasutra.com — Approximately 35 percent of Wii consoles and 20 percent of Nintendo DS consoles in Japan are connected to the internet, according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who says those figures will drop unless the company takes ongoing aggressive ... (more) Iwata: 35% Japanese Connectivity Ratio For Wii, 20% For DS
Nintendo President: "There Was A Miscalculation" [Satoru Iwata]
Nintendo President: "There Was A Miscalculation" [Satoru Iwata]
kotaku.com — Today at an investors event in Tokyo, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was once again frank , admitting a "miscalculation" was made about the game market. "The mood of the market got colder than expected," said Iwata, "and there was a ... (more) Nintendo President: "There Was A Miscalculation" [Satoru ...
Iwata: Game industry lacked hit titles in first half of 2009, caused “worldwide market contraction”
nintendoeverything.com — Nintendo President Satoru Iwata recently admitted that the “Wii has stalled” and that this is due to a lack of “strong software.” However, Iwata also delivered a keynote at a semi-annual financial results briefing in Japan and ... (more) Iwata: Game industry lacked hit titles in first half of ...
Iwata: DSi XL is a spectator system
Iwata: DSi XL is a spectator system
joystiq.com — The DSi LL (or XL) isn't just for the poorly sighted or hugely handed. In his financial results briefing , Satoru Iwata revealed another purpose for the jumbo system: playing with crowds. "Nintendo DSi LL features not only bigger monitor screens," ... (more) Iwata: DSi XL is a spectator system
Nintendo considers Kindle tactics for consoles
ft.com — Published: October 31 2009 02:00 | Last updated: October 31 2009 02:00 Nintendo is looking at the business model of Amazon's Kindle as it considers the future for its portable consoles, the company's president said yesterday. "I'm interested because ... (more) Nintendo considers Kindle tactics for consoles
Review: Wii Fit Plus
Review: Wii Fit Plus
eurogamer.net — Gym and tonic. In the latest edition of Iwata Asks, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and Shigeru Miyamoto discussed the sequel to Wii Fit. Except it's not a sequel, according to Miyamoto. "It's not number two! It's not what you'd call a sequel ... (more) Review: Wii Fit Plus
Coffee Talk: Would You Buy A 3G DSi?
Coffee Talk: Would You Buy A 3G DSi?
geekadelphia.com — Nintendo president Satoru Iwata recently evoked his interest in a 3G Nintendo DSi in an interview with the Financial Times . His inspiration is the Kindle approach to 3G, which is to include the price of the network technology in the initial cost of the handheld rather than charge a monthly ... (more) Coffee Talk: Would You Buy A 3G DSi?
Iwata voices interest in Kindle-like free 3G service for DS
joystiq.com — Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has gone on the record with the Financial Times as being "interested" in the strategy Amazon has adopted for free internet access on its Kindle eBook reader. "I'm interested because it's a new business model in ... (more) Iwata voices interest in Kindle-like free 3G service for DS
Nintendo considering 'always on' 3G connectivity for DS
pocketgamer.co.uk — Sony seemed to make a concerted effort to puts its weight back behind its handheld brand a few months back in response to the iPhone's popularity, and now Nintendo appears to be following suit. We heard about the previously slimmed down DS Lite and ... (more) Nintendo considering 'always on' 3G connectivity for DS
Free 3G wireless for Nintendo's next handheld?
itworld.com — Nintendo is feeling the sting of competition from the iPhone. At least, that's the feeling one gets when reading Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's thoughts on the future of Nintendo handhelds. According to a Financial Times piece, Iwata suggests the ... (more) Free 3G wireless for Nintendo's next handheld?
Gamers are no longer hot for Wii
nydailynews.com — THE Wii has lost its cool factor. Nintendo reported a 52% drop in profits and slashed its full-year forecast, as sales for its once red-hot Wii video game console slumped. Sales of Wii machines around the world fell 43% to 5.75 million from 10 million ... (more) Gamers are no longer hot for Wii
DSi XL’s large screens are not just for Grandma
DSi XL’s large screens are not just for Grandma
thatvideogameblog.com — As if situations in DS games that make you blow or yell at the system weren’t embarrassing enough, now Nintendo wants the guy sitting next to you on the bus to see the action too. Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, spoke about the benefits of having a larger screen for the DSi LL (XL ... (more) DSi XL’s large screens are not just for Grandma
Nintendo to Offer WiiWare Demos
wii.ign.com — November 3, 2009 - WiiWare is slowly becoming packed with content, especially in Japan where the service often sees four titles released in a single week. Wouldn't it be great to be able to try out some of those games before handing over your precious ... (more) Nintendo to Offer WiiWare Demos
News: Iwata: "Wii cannot be defined as healthy"
News: Iwata: "Wii cannot be defined as healthy"
computerandvideogames.com — Tuesday 3-Nov-2009 2:00 PM Nintendo on "urgent mission to recover momentum during holidays" in Japan Nintendo top honcho Satoru Iwata has said that Wii's situation in Japan "cannot be defined as healthy". It's probably not as bad as it sounds, they ... (more) News: Iwata: "Wii cannot be defined as healthy"
Nintendo planning to offer WiiWare demos
joystiq.com — During the recent investor Q&A session , Satoru Iwata announced plans to begin rolling out demos for a small selection of WiiWare games this month. He didn't say which region or regions would receive this service, so let's assume it's just ... (more) Nintendo planning to offer WiiWare demos
Nintendo launching a test program for WiiWare demos
Nintendo launching a test program for WiiWare demos
thatvideogameblog.com — Nintendo will be launching a test program for WiiWare demos some time this month, CEO Satoru Iwata told investors at a recent earnings briefing. The move is made to see if providing users with playable demos could possibly widen the WiiWare market, which Iwata admits, along with DSi Ware, is ... (more) Nintendo launching a test program for WiiWare demos
GameStop Expecting Strong Sales for New Super Mario Bros. Wii
GameStop Expecting Strong Sales for New Super Mario Bros. Wii
industrygamers.com — The leading games retailer also believes the Wii should be a solid platform this holiday, attracting many new users at its new $199 price point. (more) GameStop Expecting Strong Sales for New Super Mario ...
Nintendo to Offer WiiWare Demos
uk.wii.ign.com — November 3, 2009 - WiiWare is slowly becoming packed with content, especially in Japan where the service often sees four titles released in a single week. Wouldn't it be great to be able to try out some of those games before handing over your precious ... (more) Nintendo to Offer WiiWare Demos
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