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Space Invaders Get Even on WiiWare

Three new WiiWare games added to the catalog in Europe/Australia today. No Virtual Console action to mention. Space Invaders Get Even (WiiWare) Alien Crush Returns (WiiWare) Brain Challenge (WiiWare) Have a weekend, and come back Monday for the US releases.... read more

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WiiWare charts

This is how the WiiWare chart stands this week. Tetris Party World of Goo My Aquarium Mega Man 9 Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands The Incredible Maze Bomberman Blast Dr Mario Online Rx Defend your Castle Midnight Bowling My Pokemon Ranch TV Show King Wild West Guns Pong Toss: Frat Party Games Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King Art Style: CUBELLO Strong... read more

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Deadly Creatures new screenshots

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DSi sells out in Japan

According to market watchers Enterbrain, the DSi has sold out of its first batch in Japan. Nintendo supplied 200,000 units to retail on November the 1st, practically all of which have now been snapped up, leaving store shelves bare. Big N plans to deliver another 100,000 DSi handhelds before the end of the week.... read more

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Tatsunoko vs Capcom

The cover art for Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes on Wii is now being shown off, featuring newly announced character Viewtiful Joe. ... read more

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SimAnimals

Pictured below is the European cover art for EA's SimAnimals-Africa. ... read more

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Arc Rise Fantasia new screenshots

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Viewtiful Joe fighting for Capcom

A surprise character entry into Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes was revealed yesterday at a conference. Viewtiful Joe, the star of three titles on the GameCube, and one on DS, is fighting in Capcom's corner. His games were developed by the now defunct Clover Studios, so Joe has been relatively unseen as of late. Many of Joe's powers revolve around time manipulation, but it's... read more

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Alien Crush Returns trailer

Alien Crush is a classic from the lesser known TurboGrafx-16 platform. It was first released in 1988 and combines pinball with a strong sci-fi environment. At the time it spawned a sequel in Devil's Crush, now there's a third game in the series. The follow-up Alien Crush Returns was released yesterday on the WiiWare service. Publishers Hudson have put out a new trailer promoting it: ... read more

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Alien Crush Returns on WiiWare

If pinball or DIY are your thing, this week's WiiWare update is right up your alley. Alien Crush Returns (WiiWare) Home Sweet Home (WiiWare) Space Harrier (Master System) Check back on Friday to see the Euro/Aussie updates.... read more

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House of the Dead Overkill trailer

Uh-oh, the sick hits the fan. Sega has put up a new trailer for The House of the Dead: Overkill. Is this the hardcore you've been waiting for?... read more

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DSi safety advice

Nintendo's latest handheld, the DSi was released over in Japan on November the 1st. A time of joy for sure, but equally a time of hazard and peril. As always, Nintendo has packed in a manual with a goldmine of useful tips, keeping both the user and device safe from harm. Direct sunlight may cause your DSi to go blind. DSi is not suitable for vampires. Never allow your DSi behind the... read more

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Quantum of Solace new screenshots

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The House of the Dead: Overkill new screenshots

The House of the Dead: Overkill screenshot

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Louis Armstrong's Super Mario World

This is pretty funny, brentalfloss from YouTube's Super Mario World, done in the style of "Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World". ... read more

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Beatles Rock Band game coming

The Beatles, a popular British band from the 1960s will be featuring in a new Rock Band game. Sir Paul McCartney "This project is a fun idea which broadens the appeal of The Beatles and the music. I like people having the opportunity to get to know the music from the inside out". Ringo Starr "It gives me great pleasure to be part of The Beatles, Apple and Harmonix partnership. The Beatles continue to... read more

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DS sales overtake GBA

In a new financial report from Nintendo it's suggested that lifetime sales of the DS handheld have overtaken those of the Game Boy Advance. Cumulative shipments DS - 84.33 million GBA - 81.36 million Well, it was only a matter of time.... read more

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Halloween Virtual Console update

What a terrible night for a curse. Three spooky NES games added to the European/Australian Virtual Console to celebrate Halloween. Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse (NES) Devil World (NES) Ghosts 'n Goblins (NES) Have a good one, wooOOooOOoo etc. More news on Monday with the US releases.... read more

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Shigsy producing Punch-Out!! Wii

Nintendo's very own Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed he'll be stepping up to be a producer for the new Punch-Out!! on Wii. Widely regarded as the gaming industry's finest mind, Shigsy said: "I am working on that game as a producer. I think people who are fans of the original will be very thrilled to see the kind of style we've designed the game in. It will feel very classic. At the same time, with the 3D polygons... read more

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The Public vs Spiders

Plastic spider, possibly man's greatest foe. In the spirit of Halloween, this is a comical video promoting (in a roundabout way) Deadly Creatures. The final game won't only include spiders, but a number of other nasties: Deadly Creatures Wolf Spider Rattlesnake Larvae Scorpion Pill-bug Tarantula Gila Monster Black Widow Leopard Lizard Mantis Toxic Beetle Mankind ... read more