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takara tomy
Pangya Golf Coming To PSP With 1,300 Costumes
PC computer game Pangya is coming to the PSP and bringing a lot of costumes with it — about 1,300 costumes, actually. Like, this bikini outfit. More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by McFazo: out of those 1,300 outfit why this bikini outfit?? whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy???? 6 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Cave Story Wii Has A Little Extra Something
Cave Story Wii isn't the same Cave Story you already know and already love. For starters, it's getting a graphical facelift, character art and all. But that's not all; it's also getting downloadable content. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Sammo21: But it's on the Wii; it's a choir getting me to actually turn my Wii on (last time was at 11 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Nintendo Patents Show Wii-mote Originally Designed For GameCube [Update]
A Nintendo patent from March 2006 shows that the company originally intended a Wii-mote style device for the GameCube. A patent drawing shows how the Wii Remote could link with the GC.
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Patrick Henry: So they repackaged the gamecube into a white mold (enhancing that SEXY ipod look that gets all the nerds hot... 19 Responses | Other threads
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tweens
CES 09: Wii Accessory Maker Offers New Pink Things For Girls
Good news, girls. You're getting new pink things! Technology is moving forward for things that girls like and we have proof from this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Remember when all this stuff was white? More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by letsgetacid: Damn. I've never seen such a smooth and slender sword.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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We're Number 1
Sony Calls Out 360 And Wii For Peddling Add-Ons
In a rather pointed media alert distributed yesterday, Sony illustrates why they believe the PlayStation 3 is the most complete console entertainment experience, complete with a handy table to highlight the competition's shortcomings. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by Soldier_CLE proclaims Steve Wiebe The REAL King of Kong!!!.: Here's the comment that will recieve some of the most flak (and hopefully, a discussion ensues): While Sony may consider their... 112 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Here's Your 2009 Consumer Electronics Show Coverage
The 2009 Consumer Electronics Show officially kicked off today and our very own Mike McWhertor is feet down, hands-on at the show with an eye towards gaming do-dads, announcements and goodies.
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Colossi: I'm waiting for Mass Effect 2 on the PS3 announcement!! Come on EA don't let us down!... 10 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Nyko Waves Their Wand At CES
Debuting along with a few Wii charge kits at CES 2009, The Wand is Nyko's answer to the Wii Remote, featuring the ability to electrically replicate vibration feedback and control in attached devices. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by eddienoteddy: why would anyone ever buy any of these third party products?... 5 Responses | Other threads
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the horror
Dead Rising Wii Costumes Are 50% nothankyou.jpg
Dead Rising Wii has more costumes. But what kind of costumes? The latest issue of Famitsu has pictures revealing two of them, one familiar, one...unwanted. More » -
nintendo
Reggie: Nintendo Listens To Its Fans, Honest
If you're feeling a bit neglected by the folks at Nintendo of America, now that it's at the top of the console market heap, President Reggie Fils-Aime wants you to know that they're listening. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Dragon164z: Listening is only part of the equation, Reg.... 22 Responses | Other threads
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playing doctor
Ubisoft Makes Grey's Anatomy Game Official
Though most likely perturbed by having their fun ruined by the ESRB last month, Ubisoft has gone ahead and made Grey's Anatomy for the Nintendo Wii, DS, and PC official. More » -
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game announce
MySims Line Expands With Inevitable Kart Racing And Party Games
EA begins to slowly work the MySims brand into the ground with the addition of two all-new and completely predictable games for the Wii and DS - MySims Party and MySims Racing. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by NiGHTSSTUDiO: Well I can only count a handfull of current kart games: 1. Maro Kart 2. Diddy Kong Racing 3. Crash Nitro 4. Lego Racers So,... 2 Responses | Other threads
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retail
Game Sales Up 17% In The UK
Music sales are down, movie takings are down, consumer spending is down...lucky for British retail, then, that game sales are on the up! In fact, they're so up that it's making everything else look good. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Black-Dog-Howls: At first I thought this generation was going to be something akin to the hairband and synth new wave of 8 Responses | Other threads
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wii
House Of The Dead: Overkill Devs Want Arcade Machine Feel
Does House of the Dead: Overkill brings arcade shooting to the Nintendo Wii? Yes, says the game's developer Headstrong Games. More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Witzbold: This does look quite great. Im just worried when it hits Japan its gonna get the green blood treatment though, 11 Responses | Other threads
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dead rising: chop till you drop
Fewer Zombies? More Outfits!
From images we've seen, Dead Rising for the Wii looks light in the brain-eating zombie department. But that doesn't mean it skimps on other things. More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Ad-hominem: Checklist for turning a Ps3 or 360 game into a Wii game: 1. Add Poodles. Poodles make games FAB-U-LOUS!~ 2. Get rid 8 Responses | Other threads
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ces09
Energizer Reveals Hot Controller On Controller Charging Stations
Battery maker Energizer wants to be more than just your battery maker of choice. It wants a slice of that sweet video game accessories revenue, announcing four controller charging stations in advance of CES '09. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Tahsin Shamim: i think the ps3 controller charge station looks better than the other 2 charge stations.... 11 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Rumor: NiGHTS Sequel Was Originally An Xbox 360, PS3 Game
Sega's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams for the Wii was once planned for release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but shifted platforms against the wishes of Sonic Team producer Takashi Iizuka.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Vehks: Said that sonic team was "bored, weary, closed-minded and out of touch with any sense of what makes games good 21 Responses | Other threads
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captain planet
Discover Five Simple Ways To "Green" Your Gaming
If you're concerned about global warmi... I mean, climate change, but also happen to spend a good portion of your free time gaming, Discovery has five helpful environmentally conscious tips for you. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by TheDJ17: Now every gamer can help pervent "Global Warming" to bad it dosen't exist.... 34 Responses | Other threads
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arts & crafts
Learn To Knit The Wii Way
In response to my failed attempt at knitting during the Kotaku Holiday Podcast, reader Austinpoet offered a link to KNiiTTiiNG, a project that teaches players to knit using the Nintendo Wii. Call it Knitting Hero. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by Dingler: I guess it good for something... 14 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
So How Long Do People Play Wii Games For?
MTV decided to find out. Using the Wii’s Nintendo Channel - which tracks the playing habits of 1.6 million Americans - they've yanked out some data on what games you're playing, and for how long. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Komrade Kayce: 1. You cant seriously use that picture in an article, even if they are playing Wii. Thats like putting a... 29 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Last Year, Japanese Game Market Experienced Shrinkage
According to Famitsu's publisher Enterbrain, the Japanese game market is, like a frightened turtle, getting smaller compared to last year. But what was the biggest selling game hardware? Games?
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Senshida: Yay! Seinfeld :D I remember that episode. 9 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Japan's Best And Worst Sellers By Platform
The best of the best! The best of the worst! Here's a look at the sales tallies for the biggest sellers (and not sellers) in Japan broken down by platform. Oh, the suspense.
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by Mister_Jack: Why is Wii Sports even on these lists? By default it's the most purchased wii game because it's the one... 9 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
Some People Use The PS3 For Web Browsing, Less People Use The Wii
Business Research firm Market Share have released statistics outlining global internet browser share. Internet Explorer and Firefox are obviously the two largest, but what about the PlayStation consoles and Wii? More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by ShingoEX: People actually play games on the Wii. PS3...not so much.... 31 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Science Doing Some Science On Wii Fit
Does Wii Fit work? It's hard for me to tell, personally, as my Little Debbie Zebra Cake intake ratio is tied proportionally to my progress in the non-game. See, I'm not a scientist.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by DonWii: 45lbs since I got it in May. 200+ consecutive days of use. 11 Responses | Other threads
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clips
The Clip Where Dead Rising Wii Thrashes Out, Almost Redeems Itself
Dead Rising Wii was at TGS. Was almost the worst thing there. Truly awful. Yet at the same time, it was almost the best thing there, because this clip was playing at the demo booth. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by slickwizurd: ...........no comment...ill stick with the 360 version 7 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Japanese TV Networks Afraid Of The Big Bad Wii Video Service
As you know, Nintendo are teaming up with Japanese ad agency Dentsu to launch a video service on the Wii next year. Japanese Wii owners are intrigued. Japanese TV networks, however? They're afraid. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by aw3str1k3r: Those TV networks should be afraid of the Wii. First it conquered the game industry. Next it will be the... 11 Responses | Other threads
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oddities
Dumb Lady Physically Puts Credit Cards In Wii
There are smart people, and there are dumb people. Here is the story of a dumb person, her credit cards and a Nintendo Wii.
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by mlubczyn: This is stupid, but not nearly as stupid as people who pay $50 a year for Microsoft to use consumers' 65 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Molyneux, Wright, Garriott Talk About The Year in Gaming
The BBC lined up a panel of gaming dignitaries to mull over the best of 2008 and expectations for 2009, they tapped into gaming culture with the help of Peter Molyneux, Will Wright, and... Fatal1ty? More »
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Gyaruson: That picture of FATAL1TY is amazing!! Props to whoever put that up! 7 Responses | Other threads
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review
Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars: Hardcore Returns to the Wii
Gamecock does one thing really well: Promote video games.
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Dejanus: I enjoyed Legendary, actually, really didn't understand the negative press it got.... 23 Responses | Other threads
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wal-mart
Wii Fit Moves Out Of Electronics, Into Women's Clothing Department
Attention, Wal-Mart shoppers: the mega retailer is currently doing massive reductions on women's self-esteem, moving the Wii Fit advertising kiosks from the electronics department to women's clothing. A diabolical tactic! More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Leobebes: I think this is great! I want gaming to reach every demographic out there. I am tired of the core 14 Responses | Other threads
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wii fit
Amazon's "Best of 2008" Video Games Are All Wii
Amazon.com, still bursting with self-promotion from what it called its best holiday shopping season ever, has revealed its "Best Of" products from 2008. In the video game category, it was all Wii, all the time. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by KylenX: God. Honestly. I REALLY don't see what all the rage with the Wii is. I can only see myself playing 24 Responses | Other threads
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