The Nintendo DS is the most popular handheld gaming device in the world and it looks to hold that title with the release of the DSI. Did you think Sony was going to stand by and let this go unchecked? Nope. Here is what they had to say:
If Nintendo is really committed to reaching a broader, more diverse audience of gamers beyond the “kids” market that they’ve always engaged, there isn’t much new with the DSi to support that. Significant gamer demographic groups are being ignored, and there continues to be limited opportunities for games from external publishers to do well on the DSi. Compare that with the PSP platform, where we have many blockbuster franchises from our publishing partners launching this year, representing a wide variety of genres and targeting diverse demographics. Games such as Rock Band Unplugged from MTV Games, Assassin’s Creed from Ubisoft, Dissidia Final Fantasy from Square Enix, and Hannah Montana from Disney demonstrate the commitment that publishers have to the PSP. From our own first-party studios, we’re launching unique versions of LittleBigPlanet and MotorStorm, and we’re also planning a steady stream of downloadable games — both new titles and PSone classics — to add to the content that PSP owners can already purchase wirelessly through PlayStation Store.
The PSP is popular but is expensive. The UMD’s seem like a dated tech and there are not many must have titles for the PSP. If and when we see the PSP 2, I will hold judgment until that happens. People say MS has missed the mobile market, but I think that they stayed out of a battle that they could not win. Let’s wait and see what Nintendo has to say about this.
Nintendo’s DSi will be hitting store shelves Sunday here in North America. With shit tons of people already owning a DS, we want to know how many of you out there will be picking one of these us?
While some of the bigger sites got DSi’s from Nintendo earlier this week, we weren’t lucky enough to be in that crowd (what’s up with that, Nintendo?). And with a lot of DSi Ware games coming, we need one at Loot Ninja HQ to review those games for you. So, I’ll be picking one up on Sunday.
What about you? Do you see a reason to upgrade from the DS Lite? Will be you snagging one of these bad boys? If you are, will be you be rocking the baby blue or the black version?
There is a new Zelda game announced and it is not for the Wii to the dismay of many. It will be for the DS which is not a bad consolation prize. Here is a look at the latest trailer right from GDC. Playing Zelda on the go FTW.
I got prime location at Nintendo’s keynote at GDC by Satoru Iwata. Sitting 5 rows back on the center aisle. I got to see everything and everyone up close. I live blogged everything, but my internet connection wasn’t working in the Esplanade room, so I’m bringing it all to you now. All times are ET since I didn’t feel like changing my laptop time
11:52 – Waiting for keynote to start. Watching Totillo, Keighly, Takahashi chat with Reggie.
11:58 – There’s a DSi dev station setup on stage. Maybe showing off US launch DSi-ware games?
12:07 – Megan Scavio takes the stage for intro, talking about the Wii and Iwata’s history
12:09 – Satoru Iwata takes the stage pimping a leather jacket
We get 2 more games added to the stable that is becoming the Virtual Console and WiiWare. There is a family game that you are dying to pay for and a SNES game that I cannot say I have played. Hit the jump to change your life.
The Wiikly update is back again with new releases on both WiiWare and the Virtual Console. There is nothing to change your life this week with 2 new WiiWare titles and a pretty good Sonic game. Hit the jump for descriptions and pricing.
Yesterday morning I got a surprise package from my friendly UPS man: my Wii back from Nintendo. That’s what I call a speedy turnaround; a total of 4 business days from shipping to receiving.
My Wii came back with a new serial number, meaning they just replaced it with a refurbished unit. All of my content and settings were transferred over, including all Mii’s, game saves, and wireless settings. I was worried my Super Smash Bros. Brawl save wouldn’t transfer over, but everything is there, all good to go. I had to download all of my Virtual Console and Wii Ware titles again (well, the ones that were stored on the Wii to begin with, others are already on my SD cards). Not a big deal and didn’t take much time at all.
The only thing that sucks, a little, is having a new Wii friend code. Had to get in touch with a few PR firms and any friends that I exchange messages and Mii’s with, but that’s about it. All in all, I’m very happy with Nintendo’s service from start to finish when it comes to Wii repair. Wish I could say the same about the competition (Microsoft in particular, I haven’t had a PS3 die on me).
Wiikly Update gets back on track this week with a great, great NES game. Hint, its in a castle and you fight vampires. We also get two new WiiWare games that you are clamoring to spend money on. Hit the jump for pricing and description.
Do you want to call Wii Sports the G.O.T.Y. now? According to the folks over at VGChartz, who aren’t always entirely accurate, Wii Sports has surpassed the original Super Mario Bros. to become the highest selling video game of all time.
Wii Sports, Wii – 40.52
Super Mario Bros, SNES – 40.24
Pokemon Red / Green / Blue, GameBoy – 31.38
Tetris, GameBoy – 30.26
Duck Hunt, NES – 28.31
Pokemon Gold / Silver, GameBoy – 23.11
Nintendogs, DS – 21.37
Super Mario World, SNES – 20.61
Wii Play, Wii – 19.68
Super Mario Land, GameBoy – 18.14
Now, I know that Wii Sports comes packed with the Wii in most territories, so it has a bit more an advantage than some. And yes, Super Mario Bros. was a pack-in as well. Then again, so was Duck Hunt, which didn’t sell nearly as much. I have a feeling these numbers are fairly accurate and we’ll be hearing Nintendo soon celebrating the fact that they’ve trumped themselves for the best selling game of all time.
You might have already read that my poor Wii has gone to the land of broken consoles. I get her shortly after launch and she left this life entirely too soon. Actually, you might call it a bit too late since my warranty was expired.
After deciding that, for me, 2009 would be the year of the Wii, I picked up all the cables and connectors necessary to setup the Wii in my office, where I spend most of my time. After about an hour of shuffling surge protectors, cabinets, and cables, I got everything hooked up and ready to rock. At that point, I brought the Wii up from downstairs and hooked her up. As soon as I booted it up, I could tell something just wasn’t right. On the Wii Menu, I was seeing flashing/flickering pixels all over the place in what seemed like a random pattern. So then I started my investigation.
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