Wii sends Nintendo profits up 48 per cent

Nintendo, the electronics manufacturer, said its annual profit rose by 48 per cent on the back of strong sales of its Wii console, but forecast lower than expected annual growth of 9 per cent, adding that sales of its handheld DS device had slowed.

Game Room: Commander: Europe at War

Don’t expect a lot of flash 3-D graphics in this turn-based strategy game. But Commander: Europe at War offers a streamlined interface and assorted multiplayer options for a game that’s easy to get involved with right away.

The Web's best free stuff (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - Free: It's the magic word for an ever-expanding wealth of downloadable software and online services. Free doesn't necessarily mean good, however, and hunting for freebies can mean sifting through a lot of junk.

Wii Fit Puts the Fun in Fitness (BusinessWeek Online)

BusinessWeek Online - Nintendo's (ntdof.pk.PK) Wii strategy was conceived from the get-go to encourage a less sedentary form of gaming. Now the company is unveiling its calorie-burning coup de grce, Wii Fit.

Game Room: Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

With Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, Electronic Arts against sets the standard for real-time strategy games. The game has some hefty video card requirements, but it's a solid addition to the Command & Conquer franchise.

Review: Gameloft S.A. Chess & Backgammon Classics

Unlike past chess-alikes such as Battle Chess and Archon, Gameloft’s presentation of the 600-year-old chess game is almost completely straightforward: this is a simple one- or two-player game of strategy, with no added action, special rule, or dynamic graphical flourish. You’re presented with a standard board, two control options (scrolling or 8-direction tapping), and nine skill levels ranging from “Monkey” to “Master.”…