US retail emporium GameStop has announced that GameStop PowerUp Rewards members will be entitled to attend the first-ever GameStop Expo 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. The GameStop website says that attendees will have the opportunity to experience the hottest new video games months before they’re released, enter to win great prizes and meet with top video game publishers and special guests. Hopefully you’ll be able to get some quality hands-on time with Wii U.
A new report provided by analyst firm PiperJaffray states that Xenoblade Chronicles was the third best-selling game in the United States during April. EA and Bioware’s Mass Effect 3 was the number one selling game which was followed by Activision’s Prototype 2 and Nintendo published Xenoblade Chronicles.
Rayman Origins was originally meant to retail for $39.99 but multiple retailers are now advertising the game for the more enticing price of $29.99. As I’m sure you’re all aware Rayman Origins for Nintendo 3DS has suffered multiple delays. The critically acclaimed game is now scheduled to be released sometime in June worldwide.
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed just how many Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS consoles have been sold in the United States alone in comparison to other consoles.
- Wii - 30.4 million
- DS – 43.1 million
- Xbox 360 - 21.9 million
- PlayStation 3 - 13.5 million
- PSP - 17.7 Million
Revered online gaming specialists Gamesutra have announced that six Nintendo titles have dominated the top 11 “million sellers” during the first half of 2010 in the United States.
American gamers will soon be able to get their hands on both the white and pink iterations of the Nintendo DSi.
It’s been confirmed that both the pink and white versions of the immensely popular Nintendo DSi will launch in the United States by September 12th 2009.
Nintendo of America have stated that they haven’t any plans to release the black Nintendo Wii.
Speaking to online gaming publication, Gamedaily.biz, Nintendo of America disappointingly stated that “there are no plans to have other colours of Wii in the U.S”.
