Nintendo Wii U and 3DS news at Wii's World

Crytek buys Free Radical

Some happy news in these trying financial times, Crytek has completed the buyout of struggling developers Free Radical, saving over 40 jobs in the process. Crytek are an European company most renowned for graphically impressive titles like FarCry and Crysis which make use of "CryEngine", a gaming engine they developed themselves. It's still up in the air what will happen to TimeSplitters 4, a Wii version of... read more

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Onslaught new screenshots

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Pole's Big Adventure new screenshots

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Eduardo the Samurai Toaster trailer

Semnat Studios has put out a trailer for the upcoming Eduardo the Samurai toaster on WiiWare. Eduardo and up to three friends in local multiplayer have to shoot their way through 13 levels in this unique looking side-scroller. I was skeptical when I first heard about this game, but seeing it in motion now I think it actually looks cool.... read more

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Indiana Jones Atlantis bonus

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings is coming to Wii, DS, PS2 and PSP during the second quarter of 2009. On the official website, LucasArts has revealed there will be something special that sets the Wii version apart: Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis will be included on the disc as a bonus. Originally released on the PC in 1992, the Fate of Atlantis is a popular point-and-click adventure game.... read more

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Wanted - Mr Mii

Another crime story from Japan. Police are looking for a hit and run suspect in the Kanagawa region. Instead of a traditional sketch, they're using a likeness created by the Mii-editor. If you see this man, call the cops immediately. Do not approach him as he may be dangerous. In fact he could potentially hit and run you. You've been struck by, a smooth criminal. ... read more

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Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings new screenshots

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Dead Space for Wii coming

In some big news, during a conference call publishers EA confirmed that a version of Dead Space is coming to Nintendo Wii. Originally released in October last year, Dead Space is a survival horror game set in outer space. You play as Isaac Clarke, an engineer who has to battle his way through a mining ship infested with "Corruption", which is an alien virus capable of reanimating the dead. Dead Space scored... read more

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Hudson bomb plot foiled

Police in Japan have arrested a man for making bomb threats to offices belonging to beloved publishers Hudson. Over a period of four months, 29 year old Takao Ike sent a total of 11 emails to Hudson Entertainment claiming he was sending bombs to kill everyone, as well as demanding 80 trillion Yen. On questioning, Ike claimed his actions were caused by the quality of Hudson's games not improving.... read more

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Datel retro Wii controllers

Datel (of Freeloader fame) have come out with two new pads for the Wii. First up we've got the Old Skool Retro Controller. What it lacks in analog sticks it makes up for with ye olde charm and style. It also has rapid fire switches. It's claimed to be ideal for games downloaded from the Virtual Console (not N64 ones I guess?). Secondly, here's the Retro Wireless Controller. It looks basically the same as... read more

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Ghostbusters: The Video Game new screenshots

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Wii disc has a fragile beauty

Publishers Namco Bandai released their RPG game Fragile-Dreams-Farewell-Ruins-of-the-Moon in Japan recently. The initial reception has been good, Fragile-Dreams-Farewell-Ruins-of-the-Moon was the #2 best selling game of the week. They've clearly put some artistic effort into the packaging and this is what awaits gamers inside the box: Post-apocalypticness embodied in a disc. If you haven't heard of... read more

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Fragile new screenshots

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Early look at Bubble Bobble

Taito's legendary arcade game Bubble Bobble is in the works for WiiWare. Bubble Bobble Plus will include something never seen before, action for up to four players! In addition to this there will be over a 100 levels, and more available via DLC map packs. Here are some early screenshots from Famitsu magazine: Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection will also be used for leaderboards, but... read more

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Roogoo new screenshots

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Early Spyborgs videos

Some early videos from Spyborgs have been made available by publishers Capcom showing off the design work and some cutscenes. How do you feel about the art style? And would pirates really pwn ninjas? Food for thought.... read more

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Snowboard Riot and Lonpos WiiWare

Two WiiWare games from Hudson today, as well as a blue-blur outing on the Virtual Console now available to download in the US. Snowboard Riot (WiiWare) Lonpos (WiiWare) Sonic Chaos (Master System) More downloadable news on Friday with the Euro/Aussie releases.... read more

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Ready 2 Rumble Revolution trailer

A hard-hitting new trailer for Ready 2 Rumble Revolution has hit the web, showing The Impersonator facing off against Dragon Chew. Excited? Or would you prefer to wait for Punch-Out?... read more

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Need for Speed Nitro

Rumors of Need for Speed's death have been greatly exaggerated, publishers EA have gone ahead and announced a new title in the series for Wii and DS: Need for Speed: Nitro. Keith Munro, a marketing boss at EA commented: "Need for Speed Nitro on the Wii and DS will not be a Mario Kart clone - Nintendo already do an excellent job with that. Instead, we're evolving the arcade racer with a fresh and unique visual... read more