It’s no secret that Nintendo isn’t just targeting the prototypical gamer with the innovative Wii home console. They want everyone and their mother (literally) to play with the Wii. At the same time, one of the fastest growing segments is that of casual gaming — epitomized by such popular titles as Bejeweled, Zuma, Diner Dash, [...]
Limited edition. As in very limited edition. As in just one. Maybe that’s what’s been holding back the popularity of the PlayStation 3 as of late (other than the folks hoping to flip it for a profit on eBay… sorry, that boat has sailed, as the average selling price is hovering right around retail now) [...]
So, I just came back from a Boxing Day blitz at the shopping mall, and for all the gamers in the audience, I’ve managed to find a few deals that may be of interest to you (but if you’re reading this, you may already be too late). Over at Electronics Boutique, they have a bunch [...]
A Jeux-France post revealed that several Japanese blogs and forums are abuzz with rumors that Nintendo will announce a new version of the DS in Japan sometime next year. The interesting tidbit in the blog entry? A larger screen, which is said to be larger than that of the DS Lite. A third DS version [...]
Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime promised that the Wii would not have a shortage of games coming out, unlike previous Nintendo consoles, particularly the Nintendo 64 and GameCube. Last October, the Regginator told Newsweek that three Nintendo-developed games will ensure that there won’t be a drought of first-party love. The first game? [...]
It may not be the worst marketing campaigns in history (the pseudo-racist PSP billboards earlier this year were pretty bad), but it’s got to come pretty darn close. As you recall, Sony made a horrible attempt at viral marketing by starting up a blog — All I want for Xmas is a PSP — pretending [...]
If you’ve been sitting on the fence as to whether you should take the plunge and pick up an Xbox 360, you shouldn’t be waiting any longer. Just in time for the holidays, Toys R Us is offering a free $100 gift card with the purchase of an Xbox 360 Premium. What this means is [...]
Finally. As I slowly bumbled my way into the living room this morning, I noticed that the blue light in the Wii slot was pulsing. I recalled that this meant that the system was updating and then it dawned on me: The Forecast Channel. It’s alive and kicking, giving you international weather reports like only [...]
There are a lot of stupid people out there, but it seems that the Nintendo Wii has flushed them out for all to see. You’re probably aware of the whole flinging-the-Wiimote-through-the-TV fiasco and how Nintendo is issuing a recall (sort of) of the broken straps (you can order your free replacement Wii Remote straps directly [...]
A Web site named All I Want for Christmas is a PSP was launched last month by a couple of “kids” named Jeremy and Charlie. The objective? Jeremy wants to persuade his folks to get him a PSP this Christmas. One of them cooked up an incredibly lame video, and behold! Kid, this fellow is [...]
