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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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  • New In Box Nintendo Wii Cabelas Top Shot Green Rifle Gun Fast & Free Shipping


    Nintendo Wii Review — Authority Authority: 129
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  • *new* Wii Mini Ninjas Nintendo *sealed*


    Nintendo Wii Review — Authority Authority: 129
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  • Nintendo Download of the Week: 1/19 Edition


    TQcast — Authority Authority: 502
    It’s that time once again to check out what’s new in the world of Nintendo downloads, and aside from a particular feature making its inaugural debut on the 3DS, there really isn’t that much to talk about. Wii owners get the shaft as expected with no VC release once again, while handheld gamers get the ...
    1 week ago

  • [VIDEO] Fi Annoys Link


    Halolz — Authority Authority: 114
    Leave it to Nintendo to somehow create a helper for Link that’s more annoying than Navi. By Dorkly [via Zelda Universe ]
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  • The Last Story first English screenshots


    Gamepur — Authority Authority: 527
    Nintendo Europe has finally revealed the first English screenshot for The Last Story (we now just hope that some english gameplay footage or trailer follow soon).  read more
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  • Confirmed: THQ developing Wii U exclusive game


    Gamepur — Authority Authority: 527
    According to details in the LinkedIn profile of THQ senior producer Evan Icenbice, THQ is currently working two new Wii U titles, and one of them is exclusive to the console. read more
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  • 87017 Nintendo Wii Battery Kit For Charge Station


    Nintendo Wii Review — Authority Authority: 129
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  • ParaNerds Podcast 82- Underrated Hack


    Entertainment Nexus — Authority Authority: 432
    This week on the ParaNerds Podcast the Paranerds speak about Bulletstorm, Mortal Kombat and Ocarina of Time , along with news (see Below) and new releases.  They also speak about getting hacked and how much that sucked. They also talk about the most Underrated Game of 2011 and wonder about the PS Vita and the ...
    1 week ago

  • CES ’12: Wii U Controller Video


    The TMR Zoo — Authority Authority: 425
    For those of you who want to see the new tablet controller of the Wii U in action, check out this video from CES ’12. Jonah Falcon is a blogger for TMRzoo and GameStooge.com and covers all gaming consoles and platforms including Sony Playstation 3, Microsoft XBOX 360, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP and computer games ...
    1 week ago

  • Nintendo Wii Game Sonic Colors *brand New & Sealed*


    Nintendo Wii Review — Authority Authority: 129
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  • New eShop, DSiWare and WiiWare releases out this week


    Blogomatic3000 — Authority Authority: 435
    Retro gaming fans will be excited to hear that two classic versions of Ubisoft’s legendary platformer series Prince of Persia are available to download via the Nintendo eShop, and the Wii Shop Channel this week. If you are looking for some classic Game Boy Color and SNES platforming action then you are in for a ...
    1 week ago

  • Nintendo Wii Black Bundle – No Games Or Controller


    Nintendo Wii Review — Authority Authority: 129
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  • The Last Story Limited Edition Trailer


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  • Europe - Nintendo Announce The Last Story Limited Edition


    Nintendo News Network — Authority Authority: 120
    Nintendo announces the upcoming release of The Last Story™ – Limited Edition bundle including a SteelBook™ case, soundtrack CD and art booklet 18 January 2012 – Nintendo today announced an exclusive limited edition bundle for The Last Story, the latest action-packed RPG to come from Hironobu Sakaguchi, ...
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  • The Last Story Limited Edition Teaser Trailer


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  • The Last Story Limited Edition Bundle Plays It Tastefully


    MediaKick — Authority Authority: 125
    Includes soundtrack and art booklet.
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  • Nintendo Wii Fit Plus “super Holiday” Bundle- Green


    Nintendo Wii Review — Authority Authority: 129
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  • Motion Plus Motionplus For Nintendo Wii Remote + Skin


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    1 week ago

  • Nintendo Wii


    Product Reviews — Authority Authority: 578
    This could prove to be a big year for Nintendo as it nears the release of its new Wii U console. The 3DS continues to sell well after a slow start, and the company’s various platforms have a great lineup… Read the full article on Product-Reviews.net
    1 week ago

  • Blue Built In Motion Plus Remote Controller For Wii


    Nintendo Wii Review — Authority Authority: 129
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    1 week ago

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