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Strong Bad Episode 5: 8-Bit is Enough new screenshots

Strong Bad Episode 5: 8-Bit is Enough screenshot

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Club Nintendo US to use coins

A small snippet of information regarding the new Club Nintendo for US residents - it will use virtual coins, rather than stars which are used in other regions. The main benefit of the club for Nintendo gamers is that you register your games and consoles online to build up these coins, which can then be traded in for stuff. Additionally, if you register your Wii or DS it extends your warranty. According to the... read more

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Mario Kart just got real

This is a real life Mario Kart 64 reenactment from Remi Gaillar, a well known prankster in France. Probably don't try this at home, but you'd have to admit it was pretty funny.... read more

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Europe gets Dangeresque

A fantastic fresh foursome of WiiWare games hit the Euro/Aussie service this morning. Strong Bad Episode 4: Dangeresque 3 (WiiWare) Art Style: ROTOHEX (WiiWare) Pit Crew Panic (WiiWare) Bang (WiiWare) Be sure to return on Monday for the US releases. Have a funpacked weekend you funny funsters.... read more

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Dead Rising gameplay footage

Capcom has released some gameplay footage from Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop, showing Frank pulling off some random kills. Judging by this video, you still can't fire a gun and move at the same time. That's a real annoyance in my book.... read more

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NASCAR Kart Racing new screenshots

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NASCAR Kart Racing announced

EA has revealed a new game exclusive to the Wii based around the NASCAR brand. Instead of the usual cars though, go-karts are being used. NASCAR Kart Racing features 22 playable characters, 12 of them are well known names from NASCAR, and the remaining 10 are fictional. NASCAR Kart Racing tracks Daytona International Speedway Beltway Battle Talladega Superspeedway Cactus Pass Dinosaur... read more

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Ready 2 Rumble Revolution new screenshots

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Ghostbusters: The Video Game new screenshots

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Sam & Max Season 2 on Wii

Atari issued a press release earlier today confirming that Sam & Max Season Two will be heading to Nintendo Wii. Following on from Season 1, the wacky storyline pans out over five episodes. Features Simple point and click interface using the Wiimote. Pick up and play style suited to casual and hardcore gamers. Hint system detects when players are stuck and provides help. Season 2 will... read more

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Sam & Max Season Two new screenshots

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Rock 'n' Ball dudes \m/

$Rock 'n' Ball dudes \m/$

Bplus, the developers of Plattchen: Twist 'n' Paint, have announced their next WiiWare game. It's called Niki: Rock 'n' Ball, an arcade platformer where you take control of a round-shaped "Niki Ball". Timing is everything, as you tilt the Wiimote to roll around the 2d levels. Your ball can also turn into a rock to fend off enemies, hence the title. There's a video showing off some in-game action, it looks... read more

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ezGear's Wii Music accessories

Keen to jump on the plastic shell bandwagon, ezGear are bringing out a set of accessories for use with Wii Music. zGear Wii MusicPack Conductor's baton / Drumstick. Violin. Saxophone. This pack will be available in early December and is set to retail at $29.99, for which price you could probably buy a good game -_-.... read more

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Ready 2 Rumble Wii

Many months ago, there were whispers suggesting that a Ready 2 Rumble game was coming to Wii. Today a listing on Amazon indicates that it's almost a definite, and being published by Atari. Features New roster of 20 characters. Use the Wiimote to duck, weave and punch. OTT action and celebrity caricatures. A release date of May 19th 2009 is stated. With Nintendo's Punch-Out!! also in the works, looks... read more

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Space Invaders Get Even on WiiWare

Monday, sweet Monday. Two WiiWare games and one for Virtual Console have been released this morning for Wiiers in the US. Space Invaders Get Even (WiiWare) Pit Crew Panic (WiiWare) Metal Slug 2 (Neo Geo) Happy with that?... read more

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Monster Games on secret Wii project

According to a recent article, Monster Games, the company behind launch title Excite Truck has been hard at work on a new project, also for Wii. "Right now, the 20 employees at Monster Games are working on a top-secret video game for Nintendo. They've worked on it for two years and are nearly finished. The process is so private the designers must darken their monitors when the bottled-water deliveryman enters the... read more

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Metal Slug 2 on Virtual Console

A tasty trio of sci-fi delights has been released on Europe's Virtual Console this morning. Metal Slug 2 (Neo Geo) Forgotten Worlds (Genesis) Space Invaders: The Original Game (SNES) Check back on Monday for the US releases. Have a weekend.... read more

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Sonic and the Black Knight new screenshots

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Icarian: Kindred Spirits new screenshots

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Icarian game on WiiWare

Developers Over The Top have revealed a new WiiWare game called Icarian: Kindred Spirits. Set in the times of ancient Greece, you play as Nyx, a winged girl who has descended from the heavens in search of her missing pal Icarus. Partly similar to LostWinds, the Gods gift you with powers to control elements of nature, like the wind and sun rays. Hazards include blazing sands and harpies (that's a... read more