Designer Miyamoto makes video games pulse with life (USATODAY.com)
May 15, 2008
USATODAY.com - NEW YORK - Shigeru Miyamoto, the father of iconic Nintendo mascot Mario, among many others, doesn't just bring characters to life in his video games. He injects his life into his creations. That's why his latest project, Wii Fit, which arrives in stores Wednesday, is not really a game at all. It's a $90 software-and-gadget fitness package for Nintendo's revolutionary Wii, reflecting Miyamoto's interest in his own physical health. Wii Fit, which comes with a balance board, has a built-in virtual trainer that helps players with yoga, aerobics and muscle toning.
Electronic Arts looks to Wii to drive sports growth (Reuters)
Reuters - Video-game publisher Electronic Arts Inc unveiled two initiatives on Tuesday to breathe new life into its sports business by making games that are easier to play and customized for Nintendo Co Ltd's (7974.OS) popular Wii console.
Top Video Games For Gamers Of All Ages (TechWeb)
TechWeb - We look at World of Warcraft, Desktop Tower Defense, Orange Box, Wii Sports, Civilization IV, and other top video games to see why video gamers of all ages are getting hooked.
Electronic Arts Looks To Wii To Drive...
TechWeb - Key games such as "Madden" football, "NBA Live," and "FIFA" soccer are expected to come out in special versions for the game console soon.
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Nintendo reports a rise in first-quarter profit of 34% as the Wii console extends its lead over Sony's PlayStation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360.
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Reuters - Riding the success of its popular
Wii video game console, Nintendo Co Ltd (7974.OS) on Tuesday
unveiled fresh titles for gamers to throw frisbees and rock on,
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Microsoft, Sony Copy Nintendo's Playbook (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Nintendo raised the bar for casual, easy-to-play video games again Tuesday, as rivals Microsoft and Sony scrambled to imitate the family-friendly appeal of Nintendo's Wii game console with their own product announcements this week.
Wii Fit's Sales Likely Healthy (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Nintendo's "Wii Fit" video game is likely to continue the company's winning streak as it keeps finding new ways to break the traditional video game mold.
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Reuters - For years, video games have been
blamed for turning kids into idle layabouts who only venture
off the couch to fill up on potato chips and soda.
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Nintendo Wii outsells PS3 3-to-1 in...
Reuters - Nintendo Co Ltd's (7974.OS) Wii game
console outsold Sony Corp's (6758.T) PlayStation 3 by 3-to-1 in
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New Xbox 360 Controller May Poach...
NewsFactor - What would it be like if you could combine the best of an Xbox 360 and the best of the Nintendo Wii? Gamers may soon find out if the latest rumors are true.
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TechWeb - Sales were sparked by the recent launch of the hit game Super Smash Bros. Brawl -- a Wii exclusive.
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USATODAY.com - The Nintendo Wii remains the hottest selling next generation video game system, outpacing competing consoles for the 10th straight month.
Japan: PS3 Catches Up to Wii, Xbox 360 on Life Support
In Japan, the Wii's lead over the PS3 shrank from six-to-one in May to just one-point-seven-to-one in June, according to Japanese magazine publisher Enterbrain. According to the publisher, Nintendo sold 235,990 Wii in a five week period ending June...
Videogames getting more social (AFP)
AFP - Videogame makers are riding the social-networking wave with a flood of soon-to-be-released titles that let friends play online as teams and even create their own characters. 
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Nintendo's press conference held few surprises, but a new Animal Crossing, Wii Sports, and the announcement of Wii Music show that Nintendo is more dedicated to the casual...
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