Nintendo has announced a release date and pricing strategy for its upcoming WiiWare service in Japan, as well as a new game. Details inside.Read More...
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http://arstechnica.comSin City game to be based on books, not movie
http://arstechnica.comThe publisher behind the upcoming Sin City game has revealed that it has secured the rights to the graphic novels and not the films.Read More...
Read more »Sagat and Balrog confirmed for Street Fighter IV
http://arstechnica.comCapcom has revealed that both Sagat and Balrog will be joining the original cast in the upcoming Street Fighter IV.Read More...
Read more »Plato Learning enters the "brain training" game space
http://arstechnica.comPlato Learning is entering the brain training game space by bringing its Achieve Now software to the PlayStation Portable.Read More...
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http://arstechnica.comThis week Nintendo serves up only one game for the Virtual Console: Super Turrican. Read More...
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http://arstechnica.comReal world advertising in games isn't anything new, and the trend is likely to increase. A new report claims advertising dollars will more than double in the next five year.Read More...
Read more »Japanese WiiWare titles detailed
http://arstechnica.comA website for the Japanese WiiWare channel has been launched, revealing a total of 11 games. Details inside.Read More...
Read more »Counter-Strike 2 discussion comes with challenge from Newell
http://arstechnica.comValve has offered some insight into the likelihood of Counter-Strike 2. Start sending those emails to Gabe Newell.Read More...
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http://arstechnica.comSuper Smash Bros. Brawl is basically a series of updates to a proven formula. When the formula is this good, however, that's more than forgivable.Read More...
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Patents on video game mechanics to strangle innovation, fun
http://arstechnica.comAs the gaming industry grows more competitive, patenting broad ideas and game mechanics is an increasingly popular activity. Ars takes a look at the dangers of the practice, and why it's bad news for gaming.Read More...
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Novint Falcon at retail: problems in selling haptic controllers
http://arstechnica.comControllers like the Novint Falcon turn people into converts very quickly, but without hands-on demonstrations, retail is a hard game for specialty technology.Read More...
Read more »EA extends in-game ad contract with marketing firm
http://arstechnica.comElectronic Arts has extended its contract with an in-game ad firm for another two years, and has announced a whole new set of games which will be used to market products to gamers.Read More...
Read more »Valve releases GDC slides, insights into creation of Portal
http://arstechnica.comValve has put the slides from its GDC lectures onto its publication page, with great insights about storytelling in Portal and the new look of Team Fortress 2.Read More...
Read more »Wiis choking on Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Nintendo responds
http://arstechnica.comIt seems some Wii systems are having problems reading the Super Smash Bros. Brawl disc due to dirty lenses. Nintendo has already offered a form to have your system replaced.Read More...
Read more »Nintendo knocked off the top in Japan
http://arstechnica.comThe most recent sales stats from Japan show Nintendo relegated to the number two spot in both hardware and software, thanks to a strong surge from Sony.Read More...
Read more »Kojima "still not satisfied" with Blu-ray capacity
http://arstechnica.comThe 50 GB storage capacity of the Blu-ray format may seem liberating, but Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima has managed to find himself unsatisfied with the "limited" space.Read More...
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Lost Odyssey gets region-free downloadable content
http://arstechnica.comSakaguchi's epic Lost Odyssey has gotten its first dose of downloadable content in Japan, but crafty gamers in other regions can access and download the new packs.Read More...
Read more »Boston comes to Rock Band with six downloadable songs
http://arstechnica.comRock Band sees six new songs this week, and they're all Boston. Classic rock fans smile, light up. Read More...
Read more »Mario Kart Wii will see a North American release on April 27
http://arstechnica.comNintendo has finally given us a North American date for Mario Kart Wii: April 27. Jam-packed with features, this is sure to be a fan-favorite.Read More...
Read more »Rockstar: 'triple A sequel' coming in 2009
http://arstechnica.comWe know Rockstar is working on something for after GTAIV comes out. We just don't know what.Read More...
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