Tempted by the rare, expensive and fashionable black Wii? You’re not the only one. Sometimes frustrated by how narrow the Wiimote’s D-pad can be when you’re swinging it around? Maybe? Accessory maker Shinobii are betting that enough people will want a black Wiimote and a wider D-pad as they’ve released the Xcross Remote. It’s black. […]
Rabbids in your iPhone with Rabbids Go Phone
I’m a great fan of the Rabbid’s Wii games. They’re a spin off from the Rayman franchise and about a million times as fun. Ubisoft’s latest venture with the loudmouthed and cheeky rabbids is away from the Wii and towards another incredibly popular casual gaming device – the iphone. Not only can you shake your […]
Nintendo’s DS TV adverts rated in the top 10 most annoying
A survey by TNS for Adwatch has revealed that Nintendo’s TV ad series for the DS is considered to be one of the most annoying on British TV. 25% of all respondents found the series produced by an agency called Karmarama to be irritating. One of the TV slots featured Star Trek actor and British […]
Capcom surrenders Monster Hunter 3 to Nintendo in Europe
The good news is that the most successful third party Wii game ever will come to Europe. It’ll come to Europe, perhaps, before we’re halfway through 2010. The interesting twist in the tail is that Capcom will be getting Nintendo to distribute Monster Hunter 3. Why? Not sure! I had time to quickly discuss this […]
RPG News: Wizards sue Nintendo over Pokémon | Echoes #15
RPG Industry News Hasbro Demands Gamemaker Stop Selling Ghettopoly Board Game Wizards sue Nintendo over Pokémon WizKids Layoffs and Statement Earthdawn Goes “Down Under” Wizards sue Nintendo over Pokémon SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER The Pokemon trading card game has entertained more than 30 million children worldwide. But now the companies that helped turn the game […]
Rabbids in panties
Rabbids Lab sounded like a fun game – your own virtual Rabbid living in your wiimote. A rabbid which you could dress up and customise. I’m not sure this promotional video does the wiiware game any favours though. It just looks a bit… lacking. There doesn’t seem to be all that many options for your […]
The Mario story – what really happened
We need to thank Mikropikolfor this visionary insight into the truth behind the famous Mario and his amazing adventures.
Pepsi Mario
AOL’s surprisingly good and anime-flavoured gaming blog Kotaku has been sent this picture of a scene from Mario built with Pepsi boxes in a Safeway in California. It’s pointed out that this isn’t something Pepsi paid to do. This is a project that some staff in Safeway took to their heart and did anyway. Kotaku […]
