Loading ...WiiFit outsells the PS3 in Japan in only 6 months
Although WiiFit has only been in the US for less than a week, Japan has been buying that little white thing you stand on like crazy for the past 6 months. So crazy, in fact, that this peripheral has now outsold the PlayStation 3 over there.
[ From Infendo.com]
Before you jump on my back, know that this post is speaking more to the power of WiiFit than it is demeaning the PS3. Believe me, the system doesn’t need my help in that department.
As you can see from this screengrab of Malstrom’s Hardcore Gamer Suicide Watch page, WiiFit surpassed the PS3 in Japan. Not the Wii, mind you, but a Wii peripheral. Oh, and I still vehemently maintain that the WiiFit is no ordinary accessory. It’s still more of a console or platform in my book, and I’m sticking to it.
I’ve been balancing and lightly exercising on my copy of Wiii Fit for the past day and a half. I’ll have my thoughts on it later today. Initial impression/tease: “Hey, you know what? This thing actually works.”
Guess What I Got?
More on this soon. Listen to the next episode of R&D for details.
WarHammer Dev: Nintendo Could Make Console MMO Possible
“You would have to build something very console centric from the get-go,” Paul Barnett (WarHammer Online Creative Director) said in an interview with ComputerAndVideoGames.com, “I think probably the best chance of someone doing something like that is Nintendo — doing something crazy that no one expects.”
He also suggests that the key difficulty for crafting an MMO for consoles is the mass fondness of World Of Warcraft.
[Rob's Opinion] I feel that he is simply bringing up WoW because he is developing an MMO that directly compeats with it, that being WarHammer Online. I have my doubts that WoW hurts any market of games other than the MMO market. If anything, WoW has helped the video game market by bringing in new players that have never been into video games before.
This also holds true for the Nintendo Wii, as that system has also brought in new gamers. While I personally would not buy an Animal Crossing MMO, a Pokemon MMO is not out of the question 
WiiWare Launched, 5 Games To Start Out
Nintendo officially launched WiiWare on Monday with a selection of 5 games available: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As A King, Pop, Lost Winds, TV Show King, VIP Casino Blackjack and Defend Your Castle.
So far I have downloaded Crystal Chronicles, Pop, Lost Winds and Defend Your Castle, and I have to say that I have been having fun.
These games range from full-on game so simply, almost Flash-style games. Not that Flash games are bad, but I find more enjoyment with games that are move involving. FFCC My Life As A King currently has been holding my interest with an iron grip.
For more information on the latest crop of WiiWare games, listen to the next episode of R&D.
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Is Apple Nintendo’s Problem?
Is Apple Nintendo’s Problem?
Nintendo has seen a significant drop in profits lately and most say Apple’s mobile gaming platform is to blame. Nintendo themselves are even keeping an eye on Apple. Sony and Microsoft is no longer the thorn in Mario’s side. It’s the big “little i”.
Is Apple really the biggest issue Nintendo is facing or is it a larger issue? Most likely, a little bit of both. As a hardcore Nintendo fan, I can safely say that my favorite gaming company has failed me the past few years. It all began with the shoddy release of Twilight Princess, the lack of core titles for the DS and then the Wii games that were off-shoots of “Sports” started to move through the shelves.
What’s left for us? The Moms, families and kids are only going to enjoy their Wii for so long. Then, they will put it down for a new toy that’s promising family fun. I have it on good authority to say this since I’ve sold my Nintendo Wii. Why? Because my kids stopped playing it and moved on to something else.
Nintendo has forgotten about their core audience. They have been pumping out games for a brand new audience that were quite successful. You can only go so far with the “Wii-fit-sports-swimming pool-billiards-backyard party” franchise. Frankly, you can only go so far with any franchise. I have to admit, even Zelda is in desperate need of an upgrade. -
5 Awesome Nintendo character tattoos
5 Awesome Nintendo character tattoos
Like other uber geeks, we are the beautiful people and we have awesome taste in tattoos, clothing, games, tech, gadgets and nostalgia. A generation grew up on Atari, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and the Mother of video game entertainment of the 1980’s – Nintendo. We proudly wear our dorky gamer badges on our bodies for all to see.
There are probably hundreds of thousands of Nintendo tattoos out there. We scoured the web to find our 5 favorite Nintendo character tattoos.
#5. Hey. Hey Listen!
Why Navi? Of all things, why Navi?! Because you said that as soon as you saw this tattoo. She’s embedded into your brain, the constant screaming of “Hey, hey hey listen!” and this brave man has made sure everyone will remember it. The tattoo is really well done, but we all hate him just a little bit.
#4. Stars and Ghosts, oh my!
This tattoo comes complete with invincible stars and a Boo. It’s quite obvious this girl loves her Nintendo. We love her half-sleeve and her stars. The original photo by Kotaku stated this woman’s husband was the tattoo artist. We love both of them just a little.
#3. 8 Bit Mario
Memories of throwing your controller when Mario died, moving the controller with Mario to make him jump and wanting to kill Toad when your Princess was in another castle come to mind when looking at this tattoo. The original tattoo is credited to artist Jon Poulson on Flickr.
Number 2 and number 1 are after the break
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E3 2010 Predictions
E3 2010 Predictions
E3 2010 is a couple of months away. As usual, everyone is making predictions and speculating what huge announcements are coming. A lot of talk is revolving around Sony and Microsoft this year. There are hopes of long-awaited games finally coming out in the public eye.I wonder if Duke Nukem will finally come out? Sure. Right.
For E3 this year, I have a couple of predictions of my own. I am hoping that Nintendo redeems themselves and announces a new Legend of Zelda game. I see the game releasing during the 4th quarter of 2010. Gears of War 3 is another prediction. I don’t see it releasing in the 4th quarter of 2010. I see an announcement at E3 with the possibility of release in 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2011.
I asked on Twitter what your predictions for E3 are from The Geek Media’s Twitter and my personal Twitter. The answers after the jump. next
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Is Apple Nintendo’s Problem?
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