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[Wii] This Week's VC Updates! 5 May 08, 23:19 ET Pokemon Puzzle League (Nintendo 64, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1000 Wii Points): Get ready for a new kind of Pokemon battle where the power and ... more Packs of Tracks with Rock Band for the Wii 5 May 08, 23:11 ET May 06, 2008 - Harmonix and MTV Games have announced via a press release that they intend to release a new title in the Rock Band series, Rock Band Track ... more Forbes thinks Grand Theft Auto IV could hurt the Wii 5 May 08, 23:07 ET By Triston McIntyre According to Forbes.com, analyst Michael Pachter said of the Grand Theft Auto IV in relevance to the Wii’s success, “It’s one of a ... more Activision aiming for a Fishing Frenzy on the Wii 5 May 08, 22:24 ET May 06, 2008 - An Activision press release has revealed a new addition to the Rapala Fishing series, in the form of Rapala Fishing Frenzy for the Wii, ... more Wii stripping and 'Guitar Hero' robot champion 5 May 08, 22:16 ET OK, I guess this is a slightly misleading headline, since the article in question refers to Wii pole dancing, which as we know doesn't necessarily need to ... more Dream Pinball Hits DS, Wii, and PC 5 May 08, 22:09 ET SouthPeak Games announced that Dream Pinball 3D has shipped for the PC, Wii and Nintendo DS. The dazzling pinball simulator combines striking 3D graphics, ... more Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 5/5/2008 5 May 08, 22:09 ET Wait, there's actually news this week? Days left until WiiWare arrives in North America: 7If you're reading this, it can only be for one reason: you want to know what came out on the Virtual Console this week. Well, thankfully, I'm here to tell you just that. But first, some news:Europe gets another Hanabi Festival: Yes, that's right. European Wii owners get to experience another Hanabi... more Mario Kart Wii (Wii) Review 5 May 08, 22:01 ET Start your engines and shine up those red shells because it's Mario Kart time all over again! Nintendo has been pumping out their AAA first-party titles as ... more A Wii VC Upd 5 May 08, 21:56 ET Nintendo has published the weekly update for the Wii's Virtual Console featuring Pokemon Puzzle League (N64, 1000 Wii Points) and Renegade (NES, ... more Video game review: Mario Kart Wii 5 May 08, 21:28 ET RATING: (ALERT VIEWER)Mario Kart Wii: Racing. Publisher/developer: Nintendo. (For Wii. $49.99. ESRB rating: E for everyone.) Haven't we driven down this road before? There's definitely deja vu with the latest Mario Kart, a familiar game making the leap to the... more Spielberg's 'Boom Blox' Brings Art of Destruction to the Wii 5 May 08, 21:19 ET : On May 6, famed director Steven Spielberg will release his first collaboration with game publisher Electronic Arts -- a clever, innovative Wii game called Boom Blox . Inspired by Spielberg's childhood love of destroying his toys, Boom Blox lets players experience the joy of smashing elaborate towers of blocks by throwing baseballs at them using the Wii remote. But it's got much, much ... more Nyko's Wireless Wii Nunchuk Ships 5 May 08, 21:07 ET Nyko Technologies today announced the launch of its “award-winning” Kama Wireless Nunchuck for the Nintendo Wii. "The Wii continues to steam ahead in ... more Coming soon: Pole-dancing for Nintendo Wii 5 May 08, 20:54 ET Now a US company has confirmed plans to create a pole-dancing game for the Wii. Peekaboo says it wants to make pole-dancing exercise "instantly accessible" ... more Thunder donates Wii game systems to hospital pediatric units 5 May 08, 20:39 ET The Bloomington PrairieThunder and its booster club donated Wii game systems to the pediatric units at OSF St. Joseph and BroMenn Regional Medical Centers in Bloomington and Normal. more THQ Announces Fall Nick Lineup for Nintendo Wii, DS and PS2 5 May 08, 20:28 ET By Jared Black 05/05/2008 17:20:23 PST In what may be the biggest news story of the year, THQ today announced its Nickoledon-based lineup for this coming ... more Nintendo's motion censor Wii game embraces pole dancing 5 May 08, 19:29 ET A COMPANY that makes pole dancing equipment has announced plans to develop a videogame for Nintendo's motion-sensitive Wii console. ... more Pole dancing comes to the Wii 5 May 08, 19:28 ET After the runaway success of Wii Fit , a pole dancing company is cashing in on the games-meet-fitness phenomena. more The Wii Pole Dancing Game is Really Coming 5 May 08, 18:23 ET At first we thought this Wii Pole Dancing game was a joke—how could something so sexy come to such a "family-friendly" and casual console like the Wii? ... more Mario Kart Wii tuned up for worldwide tournaments 5 May 08, 17:55 ET Nintendo has updated Mario Kart Wii to include new worldwide tournaments, the first of which started this weekend. Unlike traditional elimination-style ... more Rock Band: Track Pack for Wii and PS2 5 May 08, 17:46 ET Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a division of MTV Networks, which is a division of Viacom, along with distribution ... more Carmen Electra`s Erotic Dancing For Nintendo Wii 5 May 08, 17:18 ET Soon, Nintendo Wii owners will be pole dancing like real strippers because here is a game which will require flexibility of your limbs. ... more Pokemon Puzzle League and Renegade Added To Wii Shop Channel 5 May 08, 17:00 ET Two New Classic Games Added To Wii Shop Channel more Kama Wireless Nunchuck For Nintendo Wii Ships To Stores 5 May 08, 16:49 ET First Stand-alone Wireless Wii Nunchuck from Leading Game Peripheral Manufacturer Now Available more How Grand Theft Auto IV Threatens The Wii 5 May 08, 16:49 ET Since the launch of the Nintendo Wii videogame console in November of 2006, the Japanese videogame company had not missed a beat. That is, until the release of Grand Theft Auto IV this week more MORE NICKTOONS FOR NINTENDO DS AND WII 5 May 08, 16:46 ET Thought THQ was done with SpongeBob and Avatar? Think again, as the company is planning more Nicktoons for the Nintendo DS and Wii in 2008. ... more Behind the times: Wii to get Rock Band DLC on discs 5 May 08, 16:45 ET by Blake Snow | 05/05/2008 | 12:56:17 PM PST A lack of storage "can't stop the [downloadable] rock" from hitting Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 2 versions of ... more Coming Soon: A Wii Pole Dancing Game 5 May 08, 16:30 ET Peekaboo Pole Dancing, the company behind Carmen Electra's pole dancing kit, announced a few weeks ago that they were seeking a partner to license a pole ... more Rock Band Wii DLC to be Distributed on Discs 5 May 08, 16:22 ET When Rock Band was officially announced for the Wii a few weeks ago, downloadable content was still an uncertainty. It appears now that it is unlikely to ... more Nintendo's New Wii May Help Users Get 'Fit' 5 May 08, 16:19 ET Nintendo’s Wii game system sells out almost as quickly as stores can put units on the shelves. And now, the company wants consumers to buy the game so they can exercise. more [Wii, PS2] MTV Announces Rock Band Track Pack 5 May 08, 15:59 ET Harmonix today announced plans to release Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1 for the Wii and PlayStation 2. The 20-Track Pack features a mix of classic hits and ... more Wal-Mart: Forget flowers and chocolate - Buy Wii Fit for Mother’s Day! 5 May 08, 15:15 ET By Dave Parrack Wii Fit has sold massively in Japan since its release in December 2007, shifting over a million units and helping keep the Nintendo Wii at ... more Wii Poledancing; No Electra Included 5 May 08, 14:56 ET Peekaboo Pole Dancing, the folks behind the Carmen Electra Poledancing Kit, are looking for partners to make a pole dancing game for the Nintendo Wii. ... more The Family Gamer: Wii Fit and GTA for a Healthier Life 5 May 08, 14:49 ET The gaming landscape has changed somewhat since my last article. Grand Theft Auto (GTA) IV and Wii Fit, two of the biggest games of the year, were released to critical acclaim and not a little media circus. Although these two share top billing they couldn't be more different. One game is marketed squarely at the twenty something hardcore gamer whilst the other sets its sights on the family ... more Rock Band Sells 10 Million Songs; PS2, Wii Track Packs Announced 5 May 08, 14:39 ET What sets Rock Band apart from its competitors is that it pushes itself as a music delivery platform rather than just a yearly, episodic update like any ... more Rock Band DLC for PS2 and Wii 5 May 08, 14:34 ET Harmonix, MTV Games and EA have announced plans to release Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1 for the Wii and PS2. The Track Pack will feature 20 tracks from 20 ... more Thumbs down on the Wii wheel (and thumbs sideways on the latest ... 5 May 08, 14:32 ET Sharon R.: I’d planned to use the rebate towards a brighter, better-color projector for our living room (and... Theresa: Disagree… ... more Analyst: Wii in Danger Due to Grand Theft Auto 4 5 May 08, 14:31 ET According to an article by Forbes, the recent release of Grand Theft Auto 4 not only represents a great boon to owners of next generation consoles, ... more Walmart promoting Wii Fit for Mothers Day gift 5 May 08, 14:22 ET Walmart is moving in a more creative direction for the latest upcoming holiday and is promoting Nintendo’s Wii Fit as a “perfect gift for moms” for this ... more Wii, PS2 Rock Band Get Expansion Discs 5 May 08, 14:16 ET By Chris Kohler May 05, 2008 | 1:13:18 PMCategories: Rock Band Even though their consoles' versions of Rock Band don't support downloadable content, ... more Warming Up For Wii Fit 5 May 08, 14:09 ET by Christopher Holzworth (2008-05-05) Are you ready for Wii Fit? A Woolworths (better known as "Foot Locker" on this side of the Atlantic) over in the UK ... more Deca Sports – Preview (Wii) 5 May 08, 14:07 ET by Jason Van Horn When it comes to the Wii there is one universal game that every system owner has in their collection – Wii Sports. You’ve got tennis, ... more Arsians represent! Mario Kart Wii tournaments underway 5 May 08, 13:47 ET By Frank Caron | Published: May 05, 2008 - 12:43PM CT The Worldwide Tournament feature of Mario Kart Wii is a neat addition, but one that we couldn't talk ... more Me on the Wii 5 May 08, 13:43 ET Nintendo's design philosophy exceeds that of Apple. Modern design melds with modern fun. "Cool" is augmented with "human comfort"--a rare quality in the ... more Wii And PS2 Get Rock Band Track Packs In July 5 May 08, 13:39 ET PlayStation 2 Rock Band owners have to be sick of playing the same songs over and over again by now, and with Wii owners eagerly awaiting the June 22nd ... more Wii virtual console releases for this week 5 May 08, 13:35 ET This week's downloads feature a classic Pokémon puzzler and a beat-'em-up game from 1988. Pokémon Puzzle League (2000, Nintendo 64, 1000 Wii points): ... more Rock Band DLC boxed for PS2, Wii 5 May 08, 13:28 ET Track Pack Volume 1 arrives in stores July 15 with 20 songs for $30; artists include Boston, David Bowie, Weezer, and more. By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpot ... more Wii takes on Grand Theft Auto 5 May 08, 13:09 ET Grand Theft Auto IV is getting the lion's share of attention, and publisher Rockstar Games is expecting that just about everyone with an Xbox 360 or a PlayStation 3 is going to buy one. But where does that leave Wii owners? Or parents who don't want their kids to be exposed to the lurid shenanigans in Liberty City? Nintendo, which has shown uncanny marketing instincts over the last couple of ... more Speed Racer: The Videogame Ships for Wii, DS 5 May 08, 13:05 ET If Mario Kart Wii is starting to get a little old, Nintendo Wii and DS owners have a new racing-game option, as Warner Bros. Interactive has shipped Speed ... more PrairieThunder players, booster club donate Wii game systems 5 May 08, 12:58 ET The Bloomington PrairieThunder organization and PrairieThunder booster club have joined forces to purchase and donate Wii game systems to the pediatric ... more Nintendo Wii VC Monday: Rebel Without a Clue Edition 5 May 08, 12:56 ET By Andrew Joy 05/05/2008 09:36:50 PST Whether cause for ranting or raving, I’ll leave up to your judgment, but for the third straight week, ... more Rock Band Track Packs Coming to Wii, PS2 5 May 08, 12:52 ET Harmonix is circumventing the no DLC problem on Wii and PS2 by making its DLC available in separate "track packs." The first volume of songs is slated for ... more Rock Band Track Pack 1 Brings DLC On Disc For Wii and PS2 5 May 08, 12:49 ET Wii and PS2 Rock Band players will get to expand their Rock Band library with a retail release of select songs. Since there is no save/download method for ... more Wii Virtual Console Succumbs to NES Renegade 5 May 08, 12:42 ET After a week with just one Wii Virtual Console release, Nintendo got back on track today, uploading two classic Nintendo games to the Wii Shop Channel. ... more MTV, Harmonix Announce Rock Band Track Pack For PS2, Wii 5 May 08, 12:36 ET With the PlayStation 2 and Wii versions of Rock Band unable to download new content, MTV Games and Harmonix have announced Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1, ... more 'Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 1' (PS2/Wii) Announced 5 May 08, 12:32 ET The 20-Track Pack features an electrifying mix of classic hits and current favorites, including songs by Boston, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, ... more 'Deca Sports' (Wii) - 10 Screens & Trailer 5 May 08, 12:32 ET Deca Sports pulls players off the couch and up on their feet for hours of entertainment playing ten complete sporting events. ... more Pokemon Puzzle League fires to Wii Virtual Console 5 May 08, 12:17 ET by Marcus Lai Nintendo Co. on Mon. announced a new wave of titles for the Virtual Console division of the Wii home video game system. ... more Wal-Mart calls Wii Fit 'perfect' for Mother's Day 5 May 08, 11:55 ET by Marcus Lai Wal-Mart stores this weekend began advertising Nintendo Co.'s upcoming Wii Fit as a gift for Mother's Day in a broad marketing campaign for ... more Nintendo Wii Soon In A Westin Hotel Near You 5 May 08, 11:51 ET By Max Brenn Westin Hotels & Resorts has decided to include Wii in its WestinWORKOUT exercise and fitness services. The gaming console will be specifically ... more We Ski for Nintendo Wii Goes Gold: Namco Bandai. 5 May 08, 11:42 ET Get ready for some brand new extreme Ski action as it is making its way to Wii. Soon there will be snowfall reigning at every household as Namco Bandai ... more 'GTA IV' A Threat To The Wii? 5 May 08, 11:36 ET Among all the thugs, low-lifes and Mafia Dons Grand Theft Auto IV protagonist Niko Bellic murders, his biggest crime of all may be the slaying of the ... more 'Mario Kart Wii' a Disappointing Ride 5 May 08, 11:34 ET I may finally be feeling some Wii fatigue. The Wii, Nintendo's super-popular and notably innovative game console, is far from perfect -- but it's also easily forgiven when the flaws are weighed against the extraordinary fun it offers. That has been my attitude until now, anyway. It's the recent release of "Mario Kart Wii" that is giving me pause. more Nintendo prez Iwata scoffs at Wii copycats 5 May 08, 10:58 ET If Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is at all worried about the Xbox 360 motion sensing controller rumors, he wasn't showing it this week. ... more Wii-kly Update: Pokemon, Renegade 5 May 08, 10:54 ET This week's Wii virtual console titles feature two fantastic games: Pokemon Puzzle League, originally available on the Nintendo 64 and NES classic ... more Wal*Mart Pushing “Wii Fit” For Moms 5 May 08, 10:53 ET Wal*Mart is planning a major push of the “Wii Fit” game on the occasion of Mother’s Day, with advertisements for the game dominating its Web site, ... more Two New Classic Games Added to Wii Shop Channel 5 May 08, 10:46 ET Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 am Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to ... more Wii-kly Update: 'Pokemon Puzzle League,' 'Renegade' 5 May 08, 10:15 ET Which is more important: brains or brawn? Before you answer, check out this week’s awesome additions to the Wii Shop Channel, which give you ample ... more WII-KLY UPDATE: TWO NEW CLASSIC GAMES ADDED TO WII SHOP CHANNEL 5 May 08, 10:14 ET Which is more important: brains or brawn? Before you answer, check out this week's awesome additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel, which give you ample ... more Mario Kart Wii best of series so far 5 May 08, 10:01 ET Fifteen years ago, the game Super Mario Kart came out on Super Nintendo. Its purpose was to be a fun single-player experience and it provided unbeatable ... more 14:00 (BST), 05/05/2008 Wii Shop Channel releases Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS May 5, 2008 Which is more ... 5 May 08, 09:45 ET Which is more important: brains or brawn? Before you answer, check out this week's awesome additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel, which give you ample opportunity to flex both. more Forget Flowers, Get Your Mom Wii Fit For Mother’s Day 5 May 08, 09:40 ET Boston (dbTechno) - The traditional idea of buying flowers for your mom on Mother’s Day may be going out the window if retailers have any say in it. ... more Iwata: Not concerned about Microsoft Wii Remote 5 May 08, 09:23 ET Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has dismissed the threat of a Microsoft manufactured Wii Remote being released for Xbox 360, claiming that it won't be a ... more GameCube titles that can satisfy the gamer who owns a Wii 5 May 08, 08:54 ET If you are a serious gamer who owns a Wii, you probably are getting tired of playing "Sports" and "Play." Luckily, the Wii has the heart of the GameCube, ... more 'Mario Kart Wii' is familiar — in a good way 5 May 08, 08:51 ET By Ken Smith There’s an old saying that goes “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and Nintendo definitely took that to heart when they made “Mario Kart Wii. ... more CrunchArcade: Popularity of GTA IV could hurt Wii 5 May 08, 08:48 ET I hope you enjoyed your first weekend with Grand Theft Auto IV. I bet you didn’t even touch your Wii. Yeah, that could be a problem for Nintendo. ... more GTA IV May Slow Down Wii Sales 5 May 08, 08:35 ET The first figures on GTA IV sales have shown that Rockstar made a killing in the United Kingdom, with over 609000 copies sold on the first day (that's ... more Wii Fit Being Pushed As Perfect Gift For Mother's Day 5 May 08, 08:34 ET Washington (eCanadaNow) - Nintendo is hard at work trying to promote Wii Fit for the Nintendo Wii. The game is just weeks away from release in North America ... more Wii Monday Virtual Console Releases (5/5/08, US) 5 May 08, 08:31 ET Two additions come to the Wii Virtual Console today. Pokémon Puzzle League (N64) and Renegade (NES) will be available from the Wii Shop at 9am PST. ... more Wii Preview ~ Wii Fit 5 May 08, 08:21 ET By [/b]Nathan Powell[/b], 05 May 08 May 05, 2008 - Wii Fit is fun. Wii Fit makes you sweat. But does Wii Fit work? Well I for one will be taking the Wii Fit ... more Mario Kart Continues To Impress With Online Play On Wii 5 May 08, 08:12 ET Washington (dbTechno) - Nintendo’s Mario Kart Wii has continued to impress gamers all around the world. Mario Kart Wii was the first Mario Kart game, ... more 'Mario Kart Wii' races to winner's circle; 'Battle of the Bands ... 5 May 08, 07:48 ET By AIMEE GREEN “ For the Herald & Review If there's one game series that I'll play regardless of the fact it hasn't changed much, it's "Mario Kart. ... more Speed Racer(Wii) - 5/6/2008 5 May 08, 07:18 ET A unique racing game experience developed for the Wii in part by the movie directing duo, the Wachowski brothers. A unique racing game experience developed ... more Mario Kart Wii: Innovative And Fun 5 May 08, 06:48 ET By Max Brenn While everyone has been busy speaking and commenting about Rocktar’s GTA IV, Nintendo released one of its best and funniest game: Mario Kart ... more Wii Fit just in time for Mother's Day 5 May 08, 06:15 ET Wal-Mart Stores' online division is trying to persuade shoppers to order the Wii Fit video game as "a perfect gift" for Mother's Day. more Nintendo considering alternative storage for Wii 5 May 08, 05:51 ET When I think about the shortcomings of the Nintendo Wii, there are really two that stand out. First, the way they’ve handled their online play is sub-par. ... more 'Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People' (Wii/PC) Play-test ... 5 May 08, 05:38 ET As the very first episodic series for connected consoles, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People has been designed specifically for WiiWare, ... more Pole dancing game all set to hit Wii consoles 5 May 08, 05:28 ET London, May 5 (ANI): After Nintendo Wii, get ready for another Wii-like game that promises to keep you fit, and that too by letting you stretch your muscles ... more Wii Fit - it’sa good workout 5 May 08, 05:00 ET IF YOU think you look daft gyrating with one of those waist-trimming hula hoops, imagine how crazy you’ll look doing it without the hoop. ... more Game review: 'Mario Kart Wii' feels flat 5 May 08, 04:37 ET By Mike Antonucci The Wii - Nintendo's super-popular and notably innovative game console - is far from perfect. But it's also easily forgiven when the flaws ... more Pole dancing coming to Nintendo Wii for keep fit 5 May 08, 04:31 ET The Nintendo Wii is great for both adults and children, but to start with it did have an image that was more for the younger gamer. ... more Rockstar blasts Nintendo Wii's casual gaming 5 May 08, 03:53 ET While Rockstar VP Dan Houser verbally respects what Nintendo is doing with the Wii, the GTA IV co-writer is seemingly frustrated by the hype of casual games ... more Nintendo scoffs at Wii copycats 5 May 08, 03:53 ET If Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is at all worried about the Xbox 360 motion sensing controller rumours, he wasn't showing it this week. ... more ARE YOU GAME TO JOIN THE WII FITNESS AGE? 5 May 08, 03:22 ET A computer game which promises to make players leave the sofa behind and get them fit is the latest fitness craze to hit Lincolnshire. ... more Gaming Communism: Mario Kart Wii Attempts an Equalized Playing ... 5 May 08, 03:03 ET Back in the 1980s, games were impossibly difficult. Anyone who has ever tried to make their way through old-school Nintendo Entertainment System mainstays ... more Nintendo Announces Worldwide Mario Kart Wii Tournaments 5 May 08, 02:47 ET Nintendo has thrown down the gauntlet for Mario Kart Wii racers worldwide. Now it's time to see who's up to the challenge, as players take on the world in ... more AU Shippin' Out May 5-9: Wii Fit 5 May 08, 02:42 ET By James Kozanecki, GameSpot AU With the release of Grand Theft Auto IV only a weeks ago, it's hard for publishers and distributors to compete, ... more Games Review: Wii suffers glut of weak games 5 May 08, 01:38 ET Nintendo’s Wii has dominated video-game hardware sales since its debut in November 2006, and it shows no sign of slowing down. In March, U.S. stores sold more Wii consoles than Xbox 360s and PlayStation 3s combined. more Pole dancing videogame headed for the Wii 5 May 08, 00:26 ET A COMPANY that makes pole dancing equipment has announced plans to develop a videogame for Nintendo's motion-sensitive Wii console. more Grand Theft Auto IV - Major Threat to Wii? No Threat to Iron Man 5 May 08, 00:17 ET by UtahSaint Almost a week on and GTA IV seems to be smashing records to become the biggest-selling game ever. UK sales beat the record for highest first ... more

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