Join Nick, Chessa, Jason H, Jason R, and Chris M for our third PlayBit, this time, beginning at 2:00 pm EST
As we all know, E3 is right around the corner. Fortunately, most of the PixlBit staff will be attending the show, and even better, they will all be leaving from the same airport!
My frothing demand for this game increases.
Sin and Punishment: Star Successor is the sequel to the adrenaline-infused Sin and Punishment, an on-rails import shooter originally. Though originally released on the N64, the was finally able to see the light of day in North American and PAL territories on the Wii's Virtual Console. To put it briefly, the original felt like a cross between StarFox 64 and Galaga, with difficult, but wild, over-the-top bosses thrown into the mix.
Can Max and his Magic Marker draw their way into your heart?
Playing Max and the Magic Marker, I've found, is both an act of joy and frustration. It's a unique, colorful title, with its own imaginary world where the hero, Max, of course, dashes through to chase and defeat "the monster" Max accidentally created with his magic marker. The title focuses on physics-based puzzle-solving and platforming, though there's a little bit of exploration in the mix.
The NES classic has been updated for WiiWare.
Nintendo announced today via their Nintendo Week show featured on the Wii's Nintendo Channel that Excitebike is coming to WiiWare in just two short weeks.
A retailer briefing reveals a special appearance by Mario's creator.
Miyamoto made a special appearance at recent retailer briefing in Tokyo, according to andriasang.
A retailer conference reveals the date and price of the upcoming platformer.
Kotaku reports on a supposed news leak from a Nintendo retailer conference in Japan. According to Kotaku, the price point and release date for New Super Mario Bros. Wii are now set. The game will be priced at ¥5,800 (US$66) and will hit stores on December 3.
Though Reggie would love to see it, retailers should be able to meet demand.
In a recent interview with CNBC, Nintendo of America President, Reggie Fils-Aime declared that retailers should have ample stock of Wii for the holiday season.
The value priced sequel takes the top sales spot.
Another casual Nintendo title will join the fold of hugely popular titles in Japan. Wii Fit Plus, the sequel to the original Wii Fit has beat out all other recent releases sales in Japan this past week.
With the series being less popular in the West than it is in Japan, the removal of fees and inclusion of Wii Speak sweetens the deal.
In a recent interview with Gaming Union, Capcom USA spokesman Chris Kramer revealed that Capcom is strongly considering removing the fee structure for Monster Hunter Tri in America.
Similar to the US, Europe will also receive a Wii price drop.
Nintendo of Europe confirmed with Edge that the Wii will also be receiving a price drop in Europe.
