Monthly Archives: January 2010

Nintendo Wii: New Zelda Game Has Been In Development For 5 Years?

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Online gaming publication, Destructoid, recently came across an old copy of Game Informer from January 2007 which stated that Nintendo were working on a brand new Zelda title specifically for the Wii.

At the time the gaming publication stated that the new Zelda game has been under development in Nintendo HQ for a year already. This means that if the game comes out in 2010, as Nintendo believe, then it’ll place the development time for the project at around the five years mark.

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Game Informer (Screen Shot)

Nintendo Wii: Nintendo Discontinues Metroid Prime Trilogy

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Nintendo have stated that they’re discontinuing the recently released Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Nintendo Wii.

Whilst no official explanation has been given by Nintendo regarding the reasoning behind discontinuing the title, a Nintendo representative told Coffee with Games the following information:

“Unfortunately, Metroid Prime Trilogy is no longer being shipped. Having said that, you may be able to find what you seek through the secondhand video game market.”

“When we first introduced Metroid Prime Trilogy, it was announced that there would be limited availability. However, a reason for this was not announced. That being said, you may still be able to locate a copy via stores that specialize in previously played or used games.”

- Nintendo

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Nintendo Wii: Netflix Is A High Possiblity For Nintendo Wii (Confirmed)

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Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, told reporters at this years CES event in Las Vegas that the chances of seeing the streaming media service Netflix on the Nintendo Wii are “excellent.”

Update: It’s been announced today that Netflix’s streaming video service is officially coming to the Nintendo Wii in the Spring.

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Confirmation

Nintendo: Greenpeace Slams Nintendo Yet Again

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Greenpeace have produced a detailed report titled Guide to Greener Electronics in which the organisation scores large electronic company regarding their manufacturing practices, waste management or the use of harmful chemicals.

Nintendo it seems have once again been given a damming score by the report, with Greenpeace rating them a poor 1.4 out of 10 for the company’s policies on toxic chemicals, recycling and climate change, thus making them the lowest of the 18 firms to make the list.

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Report (PDF)

Nintendo Wii: Wii Owners Commited To Modern Warfare: Reflex

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Nintendo have produced some interesting playtime figures for the recently released Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

Results produced by the Nintendo Channel show that gamers who own Modern Warfare: Reflex have been averaging roughly 25 hours of playtime on the acclaimed first person shooter since it’s launch.

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New Zelda Wii Scheduled For Late 2010, Nintendo Confirm DS Successor

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Satoru Iwata has confirmed to Japanese newspaper, the Asahi Shimbun, that the next iteration of the Zelda franchise for the Nintendo Wii is currently scheduled for a late 2010 release. Whether this is Japan only remains to be clarified, hopefully more news regarding this issue will follow shortly.

Iwata also informed the Japanese news publication that the future successor to the DS will have “highly detailed graphics, and it will be necessary to have a sensor with the ability to read the movements of people playing”. No word as of yet as to when we will see it, but expect more information at this years E3 event in June.

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Nintendo Wii: Nintendo Will Distribute Monster Hunter 3

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It’s been revealed that Nintendo themselves are set to distribute the eagerly awaited Monster Hunter Tri in the West. The critically acclaimed game is due for a Western release, April 2010.

“Nintendo has identified Monster Hunter Tri as a key title for the Wii platform in 2010,” said Michael Pattison, Senior Director Marketing, for Capcom Europe. “We are really excited about partnering with Nintendo to further develop this franchise.”

- Michael Pattison, Senior Director Marketing, for Capcom Europe.

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Nintendo: Nintendo Dominates Amazon 2009 Sales Charts

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The Nintendo DS and the Nintendo Wii have officially dominated Amazon’s Top 25 Gaming Products of 2009 says the popular online retailer.

The top eight spots on Amazon’s Top 25 Gaming Products of 2009 were filled by Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS consoles, games and accessory’s. Three of the top titles weren’t even released in 2009, thus proving the longevity of Nintendo games.

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Nintendo: Nintendo Take Down Popular Zelda Fan Movie

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Nintendo has issued a take down notice to the producers behind the Legend of Zelda: Hero of Time fan movie. The film, which was generally given mixed reviews by fans, is still currently available to watch online.

We came to an agreement with Nintendo earlier this month to stop distributing the film. In the spirit of the holiday season they were good enough to let us keep the movie up for you to watch and enjoy through the end of 2009, but not past 2009. We understand Nintendo’s right to protect its characters and trademarks and understand how in order to keep their property unspoiled by fan’s interpretation of the franchise, Nintendo needs to protect itself — even from fan-works with good intentions.

-  Legend of Zelda: Hero of Time producers

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