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The Nintendo Wii was launched in 2006 as the successor to (and replacement for, as it plays all its games) the GameCube. Rather than take the high road of costly development, top-of-the-line specs, and cutting-edge sound and graphics, Nintendo's diminutive Wii is only moderately more powerful than its predecessor.
The Wii became a worldwide phenomenon almost overnight. Two and a half years into its lifespan, it is still almost continually sold out, both at retail and online. Two of the biggest keys to the system's success and appeal to the masses are its relatively low price ($250 at launch, compared to the $400-600 price points of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360) and intuitive, motion-sensing controls that make games very natural for gamers and nongamers alike to get the hang of.
The underdog has become a huge success for the company, and has become as popular among the hardcore (the Zelda, Mario, and Metroid devout) as it is among their parents and grandparents, if not more so for the latter. Some take this casual gaming phenomenon as a slight against serious gamers, a diluting of the industry, while others embrace the refreshing take on electronic entertainment and interactivity within a medium.
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World of Goo (Wii) Review
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Be ready to be three years old again, when goo is disgusting, and yet alot more fun then it has every right to be…. only you mom wont tell you to stop playing in the mud this time. Instead, it’s time to delve into a strange world where the goo is alive, able to build structures with suprising strength for ...1 hour ago -
! 6 Skin Cover 4 Nintendo Wii Remote Controller+nunchuk
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Hey, check out these auctions: Nintendo Wii Fit + Skateboarding & Skiing Game Bundle!! US $179.95 End Date: Saturday Nov-14-2009 6:31:05 PST Buy It Now for only: US $179.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list Namco Museum Remix (Wii, 2007) US $15.50 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday ...2 hours ago -
Rumor: Are these the first Fallout Online screenshots?
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Filed under: MMO Interplay has been releasing some concept artwork on their message boards for the MMO game they are officially calling " Project V13 " but is actually their attempt at a Fallout MMO . Now a fan site, The Vault Wiki, claims they have secured the first actual in-game screenshots of the ...2 hours ago -
Top 5 Electronics For Christmas 2009
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The holiday shopping season is in full swing and I’m sure you’re still trying to figure out what to buy a few people on your shopping list. Would it help if you knew what the top 5 electronics are this year? It can difficult to sort through the thousands of items out there to find [...]2 hours ago -
Enjoy Your Favorite DVD On The Wii Console
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Have you ever tried playing your favorite DVD on the Nintendo wii systems? Well, the standard system of Nintendo Wii does not support to play DVD although wii console is a very fantastic and one of the best multimedia systems ever created. However this thing apparently was impossible at first but not for today, for ...3 hours ago -
Nintendo Wii – Game Console, With Sports Packs, New
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Hey, check out these auctions: OFFICIAL Nintendo Wii Remote Nunchuck Controller wimote US $43.35 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday Nov-14-2009 4:02:39 PST Bid now | Add to watch list Nintendo Wii – Game console, with sports packs, NEW US $180.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday ...4 hours ago -
Activision Thinks that Consistent DLC for “Hero” Brands a 2010 Trend
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Sometimes I have to wonder if Activision management is firing on all cylinders when it comes to the statements that they make. I mean we have Bobby Kotick talking about how he decided to take all the fun out of making games, and instead focus on the bottom line. He also has made jokes about wanting to charge more ...7 hours ago -
Bully: Scholarship Edition (wii) New
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Hey, check out these auctions: SCORE INTERNATIONAL BAJA 1000 RACING NINTENDO Wii NEW US $21.19 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-14-2009 0:27:35 PST Buy It Now for only: US $23.31 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list NEW Cables Unlimited Hardcore Gaming Wii AV Cable US $14.99 ...8 hours ago -
Purchase A Wii Console For Just Under 0
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Looking for the best value console today on the market, Nintendo wii console can be your best option. You can buy a wii just under $250 you will surely get the right gaming console. Such price is only for wii game console that gives you the most innovative gaming machine ever created. Some people might [...]8 hours ago -
Video games fall further off torrid ‘08 pace - Chicago Tribune
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KIMA CBS 29 Video games fall further off torrid 08 pace Chicago Tribune September price cuts in the PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii have also proved unable to rejuvenate flagging hardware sales. ... The Nintendo Wii is Back on Top, But for How Long? Gamasutra ...8 hours ago -
Silent Hill Shattered Memories: the Good, Bad and Terrible
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There have been so many rumours flying about the place about Silent Hill Shattered Memories lately. Originally penciled in for a mid-October launch, the game got delayed, and then delayed again, all without a word of confirmation either way from publishers Konami. The good news is that fans in the states finally have ...8 hours ago -
Oh, So That’s How They Got Two Million People On Xbox Live [Screengrab]
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As seen on Modern Warfare 2 last night (thanks Jordan!) As seen on Modern Warfare 2 last night (thanks Jordan!)9 hours ago -
Extremely lucky knife throw in Modern Warfare 2
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R emember when sticky grenade throws in Halo 3 were all the rage? Now it’s knife throwing in Modern Warfare 2 . Also, “THAT’S BULLSHIT!” R emember when sticky grenade throws in Halo 3 were all the rage? Now its knife throwing in Modern Warfare 2 . Also, "THATS BULLSHIT!"10 hours ago -
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Super Guide In Action [Clips]
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In my review of New Super Mario Bros. Wii I talk about how the Super Guide works, and how important it could be to gaming. Now take a look at how the guide works while playing. Be warned, this does show an entire level in the game. In my review of New Super Mario Bros. Wii I talk about how the ...10 hours ago -
SPOILERS: Entire game of Sin and Punishment 2 on Youtube
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2D shmups are back with a vengeance these days, while 3D shmup releases are at an all time low. For my money, the last truly great game in the genre was Panzer Dragoon Orta on the original Xbox. That’s only if you don’t count Sin and Punishment , which technically came out almost ten years ago, but wasn’t ...11 hours ago -
Final Fantasy XIII Also Has A European Release Date [FFXIII]
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When Square Enix finally announced a release date for Final Fantasy XIII in North America earlier today, they also quietly slipped a European date out the door as well. And you know what? It’s not as bad as you’re thinking. While earlier developments had led to a degree of pessimism on the part of ...11 hours ago -
Halo 3: ODST Drops Three Million Copies [Halo]
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Perhaps feeling a little aggrieved at the way Modern Warfare 2 blew right on by Halo 3’s sales numbers earlier in the week, Microsoft have tried to salvage a little pride by releasing some Halo 3: ODST numbers. And, all things considered, they’re not bad. Since launching on September 22, ODST has sold just over ...11 hours ago -
This Week in 1UP Reviews, 11/13/09 (1up.com)
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Most games moved out of the way this week, but we couldn’t let it go by without recapping what is likely to be the biggest-selling game release week of the year. Next week looks to be another hit-maker, with more quantity but lower sales expectations. We’ll keep you posted on those reviews too, but for now check ...12 hours ago -
Top 5 Must-Read Social Media Books (Mashable)
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Steve Cunningham is the CEO of Polar Unlimited , a digital marketing agency. To win a signed and personalized copy of each of the books mentioned here, visit Read It For Me . So you want to get up to speed fast on the latest social media thinking. Maybe give your colleague, boss or friend a dose of new social ...12 hours ago -
Video game sales woes continue; PS3 outsells Xbox 360 again (Ars Technica)
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The video game industry is still in something of a slump, although the NPD Group’s sales information for October show some interesting trends. “The video games industry suffered another decline this month as compared to last October,” NPD analyst Anita Frazier wrote on the report, although it’s not all bad ...12 hours ago
