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Apr 26, 2006
Say hello to Nintendo Wii
Apr 26, 2006
Nintendo’s official Revolution website just announced the final name of the Revolution: Wii (pronounced “wee”). Here’s Nintendo’s explanation of the new name: Introducing… Wii. As in “we.” While the code-name Revolution expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that seperates videogame players from everybody else. Wii will put people [...]
Apr 24, 2006
THQ Announces Various Games Based on Nickelodeon Properties For 2006
Apr 24, 2006
THQ Inc. today announced its 2006 video game lineup based on Nickelodeon’s top brands for kids. The announcement follows the success of THQ’s Nickelodeon-branded games, which have shipped more than 40 million units worldwide to date. Games based on Nickelodeon’s highly rated television series “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “Danny Phantom” and “Unfabulous,” as [...]
Apr 24, 2006
Midway Ships Rampage: Total Destruction
Apr 24, 2006
Midway Games Inc., a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced that Rampage: Total Destruction, has shipped for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo GameCube. This new version reinvents the classic arcade game and offers up a huge selection of monsters that have the ability to perform unique combo attacks [...]
Apr 24, 2006
Atari Announces Next-Gen Dragon Ball Z
Apr 24, 2006
Atari, Inc. today announced that Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is in development for Nintendo Revolution. Combining action, fighting and light role-playing game (RPG) elements, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 will send players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series. Developed by NAMCO [...]
Apr 21, 2006
Konami Announces New Castlevania Game
Apr 21, 2006
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin exclusively for the Nintendo DS. The latest installment in the renowned action series lets players control two different characters as they attempt to thwart a terrible plan to resurrect Dracula’s Castle and bring a reign of darkness upon the world. In Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, [...]
Apr 21, 2006
Shaun Alexander To Be Madden 07 Cover Athlete
Apr 21, 2006
Electronic Arts announced today that NFL MVP and NFC Champion running back Shaun Alexander will appear on the cover of Madden NFL 07 , the newest iteration of the EA SPORTS best-selling football franchise with the official videogame license of the NFL and its players. With this year’s focus on the running game , Alexander [...]
Apr 20, 2006
Sony, Nintendo Sport the Largest Booths at E3 2006 (Again)
Apr 20, 2006
Sony and Nintendo once again have the two largest booths at E3. They’ll be occupying the same spots as last year: side-by-side in the west hall. Both companies are expected to have very popular booths with lots of visitors and huge line-ups. If all goes well, both Sony and Nintendo should have great showing this [...]
Apr 20, 2006
Hudson Announces Revolution Title
Apr 20, 2006
The E3 Expo has released a new list of just some of the games that will be showcased at their event this May. Included is a previously unannounced “Flight Game” from Hudson. Full details from the press release: “Flight Game” – Nintendo Revolution – Take to the skies in a way never before experienced on [...]
Apr 19, 2006
Superman Returns gets All-Star Cast
Apr 19, 2006
Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today they have secured an all-star cast for the voices in SUPERMAN RETURNS: THE VIDEOGAME. The game will feature the voice and likeness of Brandon Routh (Superman/Clark Kent) as well as the voices of Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor), Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane), Parker Posey (Kitty Kowalski) and [...]
Apr 17, 2006
Nintendo Ships Brain Age
Apr 17, 2006
Nintendo’s ability to appeal to younger generations with innovative, imaginative and inspired video games takes a mature twist today, as the company launches its creative vision for consumers of all ages. Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day for Nintendo DS is designed to keep people’s minds active with fun mental workouts that [...]

