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Nintendo set to attend NZ Armageddon Expo
Mon, 21st Oct 2013
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Nintendo gears up to sparkle at NZ Armageddon Expo with Wii U and 3DS titles, including first NZ plays of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
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Beat the bulge with Nintendo...
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Shed kilos from home with Nintendo's free 31-day Wii Fit U trial, starting 2nd November. Ditch the gym and get fit in your living room!.
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Nintendo US President says ‘meh’ to next-gen comp
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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This is the response from Reggie Fils-Aime during an interview with IGN, as he defended the Wii U’s value for consumers as the wave of next-gen consoles launch.
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Nintendo reveals Wii U price drop
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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Nintendo slashes Wii U Deluxe price to $299.99 from Sep 20, launches Zelda bundle with exclusive features and game download.
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Wii don't want Nintendo in our stores
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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UK's 2nd largest supermarket chain bans Wii U sales, a harsh setback for Nintendo's struggle to revive its console's fortunes.
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Sonic to return and save the day…..for Wii U
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Good news for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS owners emanating from the US as it appears Nintendo has signed an exclusive worldwide partnership with SEGA.
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Could controller familiarity save the day?
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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For years now the controller debate has raged on, still used as the old scape goat by your mates when you beat them on your console...
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Wii U? Not for us
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Avalanche Studios, creators of Just Cause, shun the Wii U amid concerns over its small fan-base and lack of third-party games.
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Has the Wii U been hacked?
Wed, 1st May 2013
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The Wii U faces a fresh challenge as it's reportedly been hacked, raising questions about the future of Nintendo's console.
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Nothing planned for quiet Nintendo
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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You can expect a lot of things at this year’s E3, but don’t expect anything particularly revolutionary from Nintendo.
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Gaming gains for one clever gamer
Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
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An American woman has proved once and for all that gaming is not just a waste of time and money, but is in fact an investment.
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Are next-gen console rumours true?
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Rumours are swirling about Microsoft's next-gen console, but can we trust them? And what's the cost of the PS4?.
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Sony switches off PS2 for last time
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Sony fans worldwide mourn as production of the Playstation 2 comes to an end after 12 years, selling 150 million units. #gaming.
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Pokemon Rainbow rumours gathering pace
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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A recently announced Pokemon Nintendo Direct could indicate a new upcoming title in the series, and speculation has already arisen about the unannounced game.
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Nintendo lunches TVii
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Nintendo launches TVii for Wii U in North America, promising a unified second-screen experience for TV, cable, and on-demand services.
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Valve set for 2013 Steam Box release
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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Well, it’s official – Valve’s Steam Box console will release next year to compete with the Xbox 720 and Playstation 4.
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iBonus for NZ resellers
Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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There’ll be an iBonus for Apple’s New Zealand reseller channel this holiday season, if the results of a US Nielsen study are mirrored here.
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Wii U arrives in NZ
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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The next-generation is finally here, so take the day off work, close the curtains, lock your doors and put your social life on hold...
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Wii Mini set for Canadian Christmas launch
Wed, 28th Nov 2012
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Nintendo gears up to captivate Canada with the budget-friendly, internet-free Wii Mini, launching December 7 for $99.
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Wii U sells well
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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Despite a bumpy take-off, analysts have declared the launch of the Wii U a success and some believe it will be sold out for months after the Christmas rush.
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Technical problems plague new Wii U
Tue, 20th Nov 2012
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Nintendo Wii U launch in the US marred by slow loading times, system crashes, igniting fan frenzy despite tech woes.
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Sony setback as China continues consoles ban
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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New research into video games in China confirms that consoles are still banned, refuting rumours that Sony would bring the PS3 into the country.
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18 years of games lost after PS3 crash
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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One of the pioneers of the gaming industry has lost thousands of hours of play time after the accumulated save files of 18 years were all deleted.
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Are handheld games consoles on borrowed time?
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Console developers have been given some food for thought today as new research shows mobile gaming is becoming a real force in the industry.