Wii Digest

-Nintendo is dropping the suggested retail price of its Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL video game systems. Effective Sept. 12, the new suggested retail price of the Nintendo DSi system will be $149.99, while the new suggested retail price for the Nintendo DSi XL system will be $169.99. The Nintendo DS Lite model will remain at a suggested retail price of $129.99. The Nintendo DS family of video game systems is the best-selling in the history of the U.S. and worldwide. The new prices offer consumers tremendous value for their money while providing access to the best portable video game experiences possible.

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Wow.. this brings back some memories..

Asteroids, Pong, Centipede, and Missile Command Lead Line-up of 50 Atari Classics Featured on Exclusive Nintendo DS Release, Hitting Stores this Fall

- 50 of the most addicting games from Atari’s legendary vault will be compiled into the must-have Nintendo DS title of the holiday season as Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, launches Atari’s Greatest Hits: Volume 1. The ultimate DS title for casual gamers, Atari’s Greatest Hits: Volume 1 brings together dozens of the most popular Atari arcade and Atari 2600 titles of all-time, including such blockbusters as Asteroids®, Pong®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Tempest®, Lunar Lander®, Space Duel, Battlezone® and Adventure. This true treasure trove of timeless gaming classics will hit retail stores in North America this Fall.

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COD Black Ops on DS.. enjoy

De-classifying previously top secret information, Activision Publishing, Inc.  revealed new details today about Call of Duty®: Black Ops’ release on November 9th with the confirmation of an all-new companion game for the Nintendo DS(TM) family of hand-held systems, developed exclusively for the platform by n-Space. Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Nintendo DS will put gamers in the boots of CIA-backed operatives that are dropped into the shadowy world of deniable operations with an expansive arsenal of weapons at their disposal.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games are building the magic in retail stores today with LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4, available now in North America for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PSP^® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Windows PC.

“The game is our best LEGO game yet and offers a magical building adventure that families will be able to enjoy playing together.”

Combining the quirky and fun gameplay of LEGO® with the magic of Harry Potter™, LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4 gives gamers the chance to wield the magic and take on the adventure of the first four Harry Potter books and films: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone^TM, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets^TM, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban^TM, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire^TM.

The adventure builds from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament in an interactive journey that takes players through some of the most detailed and expansive environments ever created for a LEGO game.

“We are very proud to launch LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, bringing LEGO creativity and humor to the rich characters and wonderful storytelling of the Harry Potter books and films,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “The game is our best LEGO game yet and offers a magical building adventure that families will be able to enjoy playing together.”

Playing as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley™ and Hermione Granger™, as well as more than 170 other favorite characters, fans will have the opportunity to attend lessons, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks and complete tasks to earn rewards.

In LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4, players will have the freedom to play alone or in two-player co-op as they explore iconic settings from the wizarding world including Diagon Alley, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade, as they relive the adventures like never before with the fun and creative customization that is unique to LEGO videogames.

Developed by TT Games, LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system and Wii for the suggested retail price of $49.99. The game is also available for Windows PC, Nintendo DS and PSP system for the suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information, please visit www.themagicisbuilding.com.

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Young girls around the world are invited to start practicing their best skills for the ultimate LITTLEST PET SHOP competition. The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced it is developing LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars, a collection of three Nintendo DS™ games slated for release in fall 2010. The third iteration in the immensely popular LITTLEST PET SHOP video game series will encourage girls to hone and polish their team building skills as they further expand their collections with new pets, accessories and mini games.

LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars will offer three separate games for the Nintendo DS – Blue Team, Pink Team, and Purple Team. The collection of games shares an overarching storyline that will inspire and rally girls to prepare their LITTLEST PET SHOP pets to become the “Biggest Star,” by training their pets to compete in a variety of contests such as fine tuning fashion sense, perfecting athletic ability and showing off artistic flair.

Each version of the LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars collection will offer six in-game exclusive pets and team-themed accessories in each version, allowing girls to do what they love most when it comes to LITTLEST PET SHOP – collect, customize and interact with an assortment of new pets as each character vies to be named the “Biggest Star.” The game titles will also include a wide array of mini games featuring an expanded assortment of pet animations and interactions not found in previous games.

“LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars gives us an opportunity to continue our industry leadership over the young girls category in developing high quality games tailored just for them, particularly with our highly successful LITTLEST PET SHOP franchise, based on the Hasbro brand, which has sold nearly 4 million video game units worldwide,” said Chip Lange, General Manager and Senior Vice President of the Hasbro Division at Electronic Arts. “We have a world class online world dedicated to this space with LITTLEST PET SHOP Online, and have seen great success on our iPhone application, as well. Now, our support continues with the third chapter in the exciting LITTLEST PET SHOP series that we just know girls will be delighted with as they’ll have a chance to live out the fun of performing with their favorite pets.”

For more information on LITTLEST PET SHOP 3 Biggest Stars, please visit: http://ea.com/games/lps3-biggest-stars-purple-team.

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I don’t know anything about The Last Airbender, sadly I don’t have much time for TV or much of anything else, but doing some reading, it does seem interesting.

THQ Inc. today announced plans to bring The Last Airbender video game exclusively to the Wii™ system and Nintendo DS™/Nintendo DSi™ systems in June 2010. Inspired by Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures highly anticipated summer blockbuster live-action theatrical film, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, The Last Airbender video game will deliver all-new unique features that bring to life the film’s thrilling action and immerse players in the world of bending.

“The Last Airbender video game boasts original gameplay elements that create an experience never previously seen before on the Wii system,” said Doug Clemmer, Executive Vice President of THQ’s Kids, Family & Casual Games. “The artistic in-game graphics and dynamic combat were designed to fully engage players, while providing an exhilarating and interactive gaming moment.”

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My kids are into this whole Bakugan thing, they’ve got it on the Xbox, but I can’t for the life of my figure out the appeal of it all.. guess I’m too old..

Activision Publishing, Inc. and Corus Entertainment Inc.’s Nelvana Enterprises are pleased to announce that Bakugan Battle Trainer(TM) is now available for Nintendo DS(TM). Putting a brand new spin on the immensely popular Bakugan video game series, Bakugan Battle Trainer is a brawler’s dream. Players develop their Bakugan’s skills and maximize their battling abilities as they take on a shadowy invader who has imprisoned fellow Bakugan.

"Bakugan Battle Trainer nails the classic elements that have made Bakugan one of the most popular kids’ entertainment experiences in the world, while taking advantage of the Nintendo DS’ features to provide the full interaction with the Bakugan that kids have been thirsting for," said David Oxford, Activision Publishing.

Players level up their Bakugan by performing a variety of training methods between epic brawls. With over 25 Bakugan available to collect in Bakugan Battle Trainer, players have an enormous amount of choice when it comes to training their creatures. As they triumph over enemies, players will gain opportunities to acquire new skills. For the first time, Bakugan fans find out first hand what happens before and after the brawls.

Bakugan Battle Trainer(TM) is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is available now for $29.99. For more information, visit http://www.bakugan-videogame.com/. Bakugan Battle Brawlers(TM) is a co-production from Nelvana Enterprises, Spin Master Ltd., Sega Toys Ltd., TMS Entertainment, Ltd., Japan Vistec Inc. and Sega Corporation, with animation by Japan Vistec Inc. and TMS Entertainment, Ltd.

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..and another game release for the DS, well not until the 28th, but still it’s coming soon!

Want to meet face-to-face with Nintendo’s newest game designer? It’s easy – just look in the mirror. The new WarioWare^™: D.I.Y. game for the Nintendo DS^™ family of hand-held systems lets players design their own microgames using artwork, animations and music limited only by the imagination. Launching across North America on March 28, this creative game also lets players share their original games wirelessly, giving fans of Nintendo’s top-selling portable systems a whole new way to create, connect and enjoy.

WarioWare: D.I.Y. kick-starts the creative process with more than 90 built-in microgames that players can unlock as they progress through the game. When users are inspired to create their own microgames, they can choose from a library of ready-made graphics, sounds and game elements, or let their imaginations run wild and build a whole new microgame from scratch.

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The new Nintendo DSi XL has just been announced along with a bunch of software titles..

-Nintendo of America issued a surge of new information today about what consumers can expect from the company in the coming months. Let’s get right to it:

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Spongbob Squarepants!

THQ Inc. today announced plans to deliver its first demolition derby style party game, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash, in spring 2010. Currently in development for the Wii™ video game system, Nintendo DS™, and Nintendo DSi™, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash is a high energy and fast-paced video game that lets players compete as one of nine SpongeBob characters and “crash-n-bash” their way to victory within demolition arenas throughout Bikini Bottom. The multi-player game allows up to four players to drive more than 100 customized boat mobiles, while trying to knock off and collect other boat parts in order to earn points and move up levels, and ultimately earn their boat mobile license.

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