 Archive for the 'Nintendo' CategoryTwentysomething Mutant Ninja Turtles invade Science CenterJune 22nd, 2009, 11:22 am by Jayson Peters
They’re not really teenage anymore, right? But they’re still young at heart. The Arizona Science Center will come out of its shell on Saturday to welcome the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their Party Bus full of video game stations and ice cream bars. The raucus reptiles are shell-ebrating their 25th birthday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in downtown Phoenix. The event is free and open to the public. Read the rest of this entry » This and That: Everything old is new againJune 8th, 2009, 9:28 pm by Jayson Peters
E3 2009: The future in picturesJune 5th, 2009, 12:01 am by Jayson Peters
E3: Nintendo reveals new ‘Metroid’ title, but Mario’s the starJune 2nd, 2009, 1:21 pm by Jayson Peters
Nintendo is sticking with its strengths in its E3 revelations. No surprise there. New Super Mario Bros. Wii takes its look from the Nintendo Ds game New Super Mario Bros., but it promises to haul the flagship franchise into the multiplayer age by Christmas. Oh yeah … Super Mario Galaxy 2 is coming next year, too. Metroid: Other M, due out in 2010, will explore the backstory of heroine Samus Aran.
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Read Nintendo’s summary of its major announcements on the jump. Read the rest of this entry » ‘Pokémon’ match: Gotta catch ‘em all!May 20th, 2009, 12:01 am by Jayson PetersThe Phoenix Convention Center is about to get overrun by strange little creatures you won’t find in any Pokédex.
‘Clone Wars: Republic Heroes’ to the rescueMay 12th, 2009, 8:34 pm by Jayson Peters
LucasArts recently dropped a bombshell: The previously unannounced video game Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes is coming to just about every current system in September. If you enjoy swinging a lightsaber (and who doesn’t?) but also want to fire a blaster every now and then, this game might be for you. Read the rest of this entry » Happy birthday, WiiWare!May 12th, 2009, 8:54 am by Jayson Peters
Now the library has grown to 81 games, and with the recent upgrade to support playback directly from memory cards, Wii owners can finally download to their hearts’ content. Nintendownloads for May 11, 2009May 11th, 2009, 9:56 pm by Jayson PetersNews from Nintendo: Nintendo DSiWare takes its first trip into the sports category this week with the cool, camera-enabled Real Soccer 2009. For more of a board-game feel, dive into Family Pirate Party on WiiWare and see who can collect the most gold. Finally, the out-of-this-world arcade shooter Galaxy Force II hits the Virtual Console. Read the rest of this entry » The Konami code lives onMay 10th, 2009, 3:46 pm by Chris "KeL" Adams
Since the ’80s the code has continued to pop up in a variety of places and, of course, the internet is no exception. Several popular web sites, including Facebook and Digg, have easter eggs that show up on the page when the code is entered. Konamicodesites has a listing of known sites that respond to the code. It’s good to see a staple of gaming’s history has more than 30 lives. Nintendownloads for May 4: Math and other fun thingsMay 4th, 2009, 8:00 pm by Jayson PetersDo the Math: Animal Apps, Toppling Towers and Hungry Penguins Fans of the popular Animal Crossing series can enjoy a pair of downloadable-and practical-debuts this week via the Nintendo DSiWare service. Whether you’re telling time or doing arithmetic, these handy applications will give your daily number-crunching a critter-friendly boost. A new WiiWare game also takes a fun peek into the animal kingdom, while the latest Virtual Console release sends players underwater for classic Commodore 64 action. Read the rest of this entry » Nintendo downloads dig up ‘Nobunaga’s Ambition’April 28th, 2009, 9:06 am by Jayson PetersHere’s another peppy press release from Nintendo about their weekly releases for the Wii Shop Channel and DSi Shop:
‘Dr. Mario Express’ comes to DSiWareApril 20th, 2009, 10:06 am by Jayson PetersThe first Nintendo DSiWare game starring superstar Mario enters the fold this week with the launch of Dr. Mario Express. Here are today’s additions to Nintendo’s online offerings: Nintendo DSiWare
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E3 2009 has come and gone, but it’s left us much to digest and drool over. Click on the photo above to see a slideshow of Associated Press images from the expo, and explore the highlights of the major presentations at the links below:
Saturday, May 23, will see video gamers from across the country — including the Valley — gathering to vie for a slot in the Pokémon Video Game National Championships June 27-28 in St. Louis, with the goal of earning a trip and invitation to compete in the world championships Aug. 14-15 in San Diego. Two world champions will win a trip for four to either Tokyo, New York, or Hawaii. 
One year ago today, the Wii became a little bit more like its next-gen brethren when it got WiiWare, a download service that offered original programs from game developers of all sizes.
Almost for as long as video games have existed, there have been cheat codes. Of the mysterious controller combinations, none are more famous than the Konami Code. It was first introduced in 1986 with the release of 
Dr. Mario Express (Nintendo, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Nintendo DSi Points): Mario once again dons his stethoscope to battle the forces of illness in this downloadable version of the classic puzzle game. Use vitamins to eliminate viruses in Classic mode, or play against a computer opponent in Vs. CPU mode. Make an appointment with Dr. Mario today. 
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