I actually tried this a week or so ago with a friend of mine. It's quite amusing, actually. However, if you're itching to play online as Hitler, just change his name. It's the name that is banned, not the face!
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
Nintendo bans Hitler Mii's from Mario Kart online!
Bomberman Wii/WiiWare both scheduled for Fall 2008 release
At least now Bomberman fans have a release window to anticipate!
Wii Fit site update!
Nintendo's wiifit.com has gotten a pretty significant overhaul before the games launch this Monday/Wednesday. It's got lots of info on all of the activity categories, as well as tons of videos. Go check it out!
Site here
NGamer Magazine says Project H.A.M.M.E.R. is still in the works!
A quote from the magazine:
Nintendo at large says no, but the head of a Nintendo subsidiary says he and his team are still working on it. Believe us, we’ll be the first to tell you when H.A.M.M.E.R’s back on track.
Well, I guess Nintendo never officially cancelled the game, they just said it was "shelved". Perhaps it is still in the works?!?
Rare talks about the original Banjo-Kazooie
“I think it still holds up reasonably well. Some of the tasks we led the player on were awfully long-winded, especially in the second game. I think we fell into the trap of, ‘Everyone liked what we had in the first game, let’s just do more of the same.’ And I think we went a bit overboard and tried to be a bit too clever in places with the level design.” - Rare’s head of design, Gregg Mayles
Friday, May 16, 2008
Nintendo Galaxy is now EGN Nintendo!
Last week, we announced that Nintendo Galaxy and TECHBUGTv would be merging to form a brand new network of sites. Well, that merge is complete! Welcome to Engage Nintendo!
Engage Games Network (EGN for short) is a brand new network of sites covering Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. I, Eric Leamen, will remain editor of EGN Nintendo, as well as helping out at the official Engage Games Network homepage (coming soon). We will be getting a domain name very shortly, with subdomains for each section of the site.
We decided to merge so that we could reap the benefits of a network. With time comes change, and sometimes, change is good. EGN will not be around forever, so why not change things up while we still can?!
So enjoy our new sites, everyone!
EA announces Hasbro Family Game Night for Wii
Guildford, UK. – May 16, 2008 – Join your host MR. POTATO HEAD for fun and games with family and friends like never before. From the Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) comes the fun-filled video game HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT, launching Autumn 2008 on Wii™ and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Featuring six games including: BATTLESHIP, YAHTZEE, BOGGLE, CONNECT FOUR, SORRY! and the all new, SORRY! Sliders, HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT is sure to become a valuable family favorite. With the HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT digital experience, families can enjoy familiar classic Hasbro board games or throw in a fun spin with new versions like CONNECT FOUR Power Chips, BOGGLE Portal Cubes, Reverse YAHTZEE and BATTLESHIP Barrage – which add fresh dimensions and challenges to these legendary favorites. Play with up to four people in YAHTZEE, BOGGLE, SORRY! and SORRY! Sliders or up to two players in CONNECT FOUR and BATTLESHIP. Players can deck out their very own distinctive digital game room in HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT by choosing a setting and adding earned trophies, cool furniture and decorations all themed to their favorite games. Not only can players customize where they play, but also how they play. HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT features a party mode that gives players the option to build a custom party game by choosing their desired game(s), number of players and setting a time limit. Party mode mini-game challenges include Match the Pattern, Shake for Words and Bomb Run. “We’re giving families a new way to bond and play together,” said Chip Lange, Vice President and General Manager of EA’s Casual Entertainment Label. “HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT offers parents and their children a digital party experience full of classic brands they know and love. Between original and new rule settings, an easy-to-play party mode and a customizable game room feature, the variety and choice promise hours of fun family play.” “HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT is designed to bring family and friends of all ages together in the digital living room for an evening of ‘anything goes’ fun,” said Mark Blecher, General Manager of Digital Media and Gaming at Hasbro. “Hasbro has been providing families with the best in game play for decades, and now they can enjoy some of our most beloved brands with an all-new digital twist.”
Nintendo News: Celebrities Have Fun with Metallic Rose Nintendo DS
Nintendo is making Metallic Rose a regular part of the Nintendo DS™ color palette with the help of some celebrity spokespeople. Starting Monday, May 19, America Ferrera and Carrie Underwood will be featured in commercials for the Metallic Rose version of Nintendo DS. Metallic Rose debuted in late 2007 as part of a Nintendogs® bundle and will be available as a standalone hardware system at retailers nationwide late this month. Liv Tyler also will appear in Nintendo DS commercials that feature the two-toned Crimson/Black version.
Nintendo DS continues to add new games and applications that make it the system of choice for moms on the go, longtime gamers, kids and travelers. The newly launched Crosswords DS, for instance, offers a fun, pick up and play experience for everyone.
According to information from the independent NPD Group, in the United States Nintendo DS:
* topped sales of 414,000 in April.
* has sold more than 19.6 million since the system launched on Nov. 21, 2004.
* has a library of more than 560 games.
* has 18 games that have sold more than 1 million units in the United States, including New Super Mario Bros.® that has sold more than 3.9 million copies.
SEGA to release maraca Wiimote sleeves for Samba de Amigo?
Long time fans of Samba hoped that the Wii version would come with maraca controllers, as the original did. However, SEGA answered their question, saying that the game will only use the Wii remote and nunchuck. However, it now appears that SEGA is looking in to developing a Wii remote sleeve shaped like a maraca. They've even talked to some manufacturers about it!
Could be a cool idea!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Nintendo 2008 E3 Media Briefing announced!
Nintendo's E3 2008 Media Briefing has been announced! It will be held on July 15th at 9 a.m. local time (Los Angeles). Save the date! There should be live blogs and live streams galore! And lot's of new announcements!
Pokemon Platinum announced, due out on Nintendo DS Fall 2008
After being leaked in a few Japanese magazines over the past few weeks, Nintendo of Japan has announced that Pokemon Platinum is indeed real and on it's way to Pokemon fans this Fall. The game is simply an extension of Diamond/Pearl, much like Pokemon Yellow was back in the day.
A few tiny screens pictured below, as well as a link to the official Japanese website.
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/platinum/02.html
A few tiny screens pictured below, as well as a link to the official Japanese website.
http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/platinum/02.html
Wii Fit videos
CNet TV Preview:
GameTrailers:
Wii Fit Pushup & Skiing Gameplay
Wii Fit Jogging Gameplay
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