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Wii U: A New Console for Nintendo
Thursday, June 9th, 2011
Nintendo unveiled its new console, Wii U, at the E3 Expo. The Wii U console includes a controller with a 6.2–inch screen, creating an entirely new video gaming experience.
Some of the controller’s features include an accelerometer and a gyroscope, a rumble feature, an inward-facing camera, a microphone, and speakers. By adding these features to the controller’s classic buttons, the console can appeal to both casual and dedicated video game players.
Tags: E3 Expo, multiplayer games, Nintendo, video games, Wii U
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
New Squinkies Video Games to Debut This Year
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
Blip Toys, the maker of the Squinkies line of collectible figures, has granted Activision Publishing, Inc. the exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture, and distribute video games based on the Squinkies brand and characters. The agreement covers entertainment software products across multiple platforms such as handheld, console, and connected platforms, as well as PC and mobile devices.
The new Squinkies video games are expected to debut throughout 2011, with the first Nintendo DS title for girls releasing in April.
For more information on Squinkies, visit www.squinkies.com.
Tags: Activision Publishing, Blip Toys, DS, Nintendo, Squinkies, video games
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Nintendo 3DS Not Made for Kids Under Age Six, Says Company
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
According to In-Game, a blog on msnbc.com, Nintendo has issued a warning to parents telling them that kids under the age of 6 should not play 3-D games on its soon-to-be-released Nintendo 3DS.
The warning, translated by Kotaku.com, reports that 3-D viewing causes quicker eye fatigue than normal screen viewing, and children under six should not play the 3-D games because they are still developing their eye muscles. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime told Kotaku.com, “We will recommend that very young children not look at 3-D images. That’s because, [in] young children, the muscles for the eyes are not fully formed.”
In-Game reports that Sony issued a similar warning about kids playing 3-D games on the PlayStation 3 console, saying that parents should “consult your doctor before allowing young children to watch 3-D video images or play stereoscopic 3-D games.”
The Nintendo 3DS is expected to launch in Japan on February 26 and then in North America and beyond in March. The 3DS will feature a slider that allows players to adjust the amount of 3-D effect they see. Nintendo said the console will include parental controls that can turn the 3-D effect off. The 3DS will premiere to the Japanese public at next month’s Nintendo World event.
Tags: 3-D, 3DS, Nintendo
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Fox Consumer Products UK Signs Glee Partners
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products UK has announced the first partnerships for its Glee licensing program. Fox Consumer Products has partnered with Konami Digital Entertainment for a new Nintendo Wii game, Karaoke Revolution Glee. In the video game, players sing alongside their favorite Glee characters and perform memorable scenes from season one.
Other new partners include GB Eye for a Glee-inspired range of postcards, posters, badges, and tattoo lines; Danila for calendars and diaries; Pyramid International for college stationery and bags; UK Greetings, Ltd. for a range of innovative greetings cards, gift wrap, and gift bags; Headline Publishing Group for a series of Glee novels and an official Glee annual; as well as new partners for mobile and computer accessories, gifts, health and beauty, bedding, confectionery, and apparel.
Tags: Fox Consumer Products, glee, Konami, Nintendo, Twentieth Century Fox, Wii
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This post was written by Justin McCraw
Nintendo Dominates Top Family Games for May
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
The NPD Group has released its list of Top-Selling Family Entertainment Titles for May 2010, with games for Nintendo consoles filling 18 of the 20 spots. Maintaining its standing from April, Ubisoft‘s Just Dance for the Nintendo Wii came in at No. 1, while Picross 3D and Zhu Zhu Pets, both for the Nintendo DS, came in second and third, respectively.
The two non-Nintendo DS or Wii games on the list were Guitar Hero 5 and Rock Band 2, coming in at No. 11 and No. 16, respectively, both for the Xbox 360.
Tags: DS, Guitar Hero 5, Just Dance, Nintendo, NPD Group, Picross 3D, Rock Band 2, Wii, Xbox 360, Zhu Zhu Pets
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
K’Nex Partners with Nintendo for Mario Kart Construction Toys
Monday, June 7th, 2010
K’NEX Brands and Nintendo have announced a new licensing partnership to create a line of building toys based on Nintendo’s Mario Kart Wii. The line will include character-based toys (Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Princess Peach, and Bowser), as well as vehicles and obstacles from the game.
The building sets, designed for children ages 6 and up, will be available at all major retailers in 2011.
Tags: K'Nex, Mario Kart, Nintendo
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Nintendo to Release 3-D Portable Console
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Nintendo has announced that it will release a 3-D portable console, the Nintendo 3DS. The system will use two screens, will be backwards compatible with current DS and DSi games, and—most likely the biggest feature—players won’t have to wear any special glasses to see the game in 3-D.
Last month, Ars Technica posted a video (above) of a downloadable game that is currently out in Japan, which allows the user to see a 3-D effect by peering into the game and moving the console back and forth. The 3DS may use similar technology.
The Nintendo 3DS is scheduled to be release before the end of the fiscal year, sometime between April 2010 and March 2011. The company has yet to release any images or videos of the upcoming system, or explain how the games will look or be played.
Tags: 3-D, 3DS, Nintendo
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
The Toy Book’s Toy Report 03/01/10
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Catch up on last week’s news! Read The Toy Book Toy Report for 03/01/10.
To view click here.
Tags: ABC Spring Expo, Burger King, Cindy Davis, Classic Pooh, Cookie Jar, CPLG, Dr. Seuss, DSi XL, Fleishman-Hillard, Grosset & Dunlap, Infantino, Jack Vresics, Manhattan Toy, Maria T. Bailey, Nintendo, Pinkalicious, Planet Frog, Ron Antonette, Scott Levin, Scripps, Step 2, Toy Fair, Toys R Us, United Media
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Nintendo Announces New Products at Media Summit
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Nintendo of America issued a surge of new information about what consumers can expect from the company in the coming months. The new Nintendo DSi XL hand-held system launches March 28 at a suggested retail price of $189.99.The screens of the Nintendo DSi XL are 93 percent larger than those of the Nintendo DS Lite model, designed to provide a more vivid and engaging play experience.
The screens of the Nintendo DSi XL also feature a wider viewing angle, letting friends and family members join the fun. The new system launches in both burgundy and bronze colors, and comes loaded with pre-installed premium software Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Math, and Photo Clock, as well as two free applications: the Nintendo DSi Browser and Flipnote Studio. Nintendo DSi XL will also come with a larger pen-like stylus that allows for a more comfortable grip and enhanced ease of use when playing games that use the Nintendo DS touch screen.
Tags: 100 Classic Books, DSo XL, Nintendo
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Nintendo Announces New Game Console, Third Quarter Decline
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Nintendo will launch a new version of the portable Nintendo DS, dubbed Nintendo DSi LL, which will hit retail shelves in Japan on November 21. Nintendo DSi LL will feature a 4.2-inch screen, which is approximately 93 percent larger than the Nintendo DS Lite, and will carry a price tag of $222.
Tags: DSi LL, Nintendo
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