Geometry Wars: Galaxies is heading to the Nintendo DS and Wii and we have some spark filled screenshots for you to gander at. Based on the XBLA game Galaxies allows you to blast your way through all-new battle grids, upgrade your new Battle Drone and blast through relentless waves of enemies in the first-ever Geometry Wars single-player campaign. Check out how the game is coming along on both console s Click Here >>

Contra is back and this time on the Nintendo DS. Celebrating its 20th anniversary Contra 4 is set after the events of Contra III: Alien Wars, the game follows mercenaries Bill Rizer and Lance Bean as they battle to save the world from a new extraterrestrial threat. The game also contains a cooperative gameplay for up to 2 players. Check out the screens here

Nintendo Europe has announced on its website that even though Mario Party 8 only just came out there that it has been recalled. According to Nintendo ?a small number of games contain the wrong version of the disk due to an assembly error?. However it has also been reported that this is because the game contains the word "spastic", which may offend some people. This is has been hinted as the excuse for the first delay but because of the disk error has caused another one. The Aussie versions future is unkown.

It?s time to rock on the Wii as the best selling Guitar Hero franchise makes its way to our favourite white box (unless it?s the fridge). With over 45 songs, added multiplayer modes, including battle and co-op careers, online multiplayer, and leader boards there is plenty here for Guitar Hero newbie?s and veterans. The games trailer is inside. Trailer Inside>>

While its not based on a movie, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe takes your enemies from the film and the comic books and puts you on the same team to over come an even bigger evil threat. No Wii specifics have been announced yet but redemption is close, if Activision can pull it off that is. After Spiderman 3 the next game better be really good or it could be time to give the franchise a rest. Trailer Inside

For the first time in a while, EA is bringing back NBA Live to Nintendo consoles. That of course, means it's coming out on the Wii. Sporting EA?s brand new Family Play option, you control your team?s shooting, passing, and steals with the Wii remote, and leave the rest up to the AI. But if you are already pro enough, you can use both the Wii remote and Nunchuck for more advanced controls. Head Inside >>

Today's Brawl update bring us a new level, set in an Animal Crossing town, inhabitants and all. Much like the Yoshi's Island level, depending on the time of day, the in-game environment also changes. Totakeke, that guitar playing dog even makes an appearance if you show up at the right time too...

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During a Nintendo developer Q&A meeting today, Shigeru Miyamoto said that a large amount of 3rd party developers have inquired about the Wii Balance Board use in their future titles. Even health care services want in on it with queries about how it could possibly be used in rehabilitation situations. Even though Nintendo?s hardcore fans might be thinking ?WHAT?!? it?s clear that Nintendo still know what they?re doing.

Continuing its precence at the E3 this week EA has shown off music game Boogie, the game which gets you up off the couch to Dance, Sing and Create! Play to an all-new beat in this singing and dancing game where you create and customize your very own Boog, and then take the to stage to become a star. We have some new screenshots including pictures of the editor to edit your own clip. More Inside >>

Shigeru Miyamoto is now 54 and won't stop making games anytime soon. Shiggy has told the media that he will continue working and can't see himself retiring, "Don't movie directors usually make films until they die? Annually, I don't make that much money. So I don't think I can retire," Miyamoto confessed. As long as he keeps making grand games like Galaxy (and yes, Wii Fit), we're more then happy to have him around.

While the conference Nintendo held just a scant few days ago appealed mainly to the casual majority, Nintendo is now holding a Developer roundtable specifically focused on talking about and demoing Phantom Hourglass and Super Mario Galaxy. Several journalists at the event are able to be ask questions with some interesting responses. To check it out head here

The status on Disaster Day of Crisis and Project HAMMER has been revealed in an interview with Nintendo America Spokesperson Beth Llewlyn. The games have been no shows since last years E3. The lack of news on the titles has even caused the games to be "reported" cancelled a new interview with Beth Llewlyn from Nintendo America reveals just what is happening on those titles. More Inside >>

Another week, another batch of Virtual Console games making its way to the Wii Shopping Channel, one of this weeks titles is a big one.

N64 (1000 Points) ? Paper Mario
T16 (600 Points) - Chew Man Fu, Double Dungeons, New Adventure Island

Paper Mario is an awesome title, and least we get one Paper Mario before America. Discuss this week's releases here - We'll be here every Friday to update you on what?s up on the Virtual Console.

It?s about half way through E3 now, so if you?re just joining the coverage now, or need a recap these are the best links to find what you want.

Wii Coverage - DS Coverage - Media Gallery - Conference Re-Cap

Also check out the awesome video showing off Super Mario Galaxy here. We'll be continuing our coverage tomorrow and over the weekend. We've covered all of Nintendo's games so now it's time for third parties.

King K. Rool is up to no good again, and it?s time for Donkey Kong to swing into action. The sequel to the little known GBA game, DK: Jungle Climber?s simple controls make the game easy and fun to play, so that players of all skill levels can swing and climb their way to new heights. Video and Screens inside

You've trained your Brain, now it is time to train your Vision with Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day. Like Brain Training the game contains fast, fun activities and quick-play sports challenges give your eyes the challenging workout they need. First Video and Screens Inside>>

Chibi-Robo has to clean up a local park that is being transformed into a wasteland. Chibi will befriend fellow toys that will help him in his crazy, touch screen-controlled mission to defeat the Smoglings. In what could only be considered an Al Gore endorsed title Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol will be releasing this September 24th in America.
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Everyone throw up your arms and rejoice. Here is one out of the blue from Nintendo. Nintendo Crosswords (title not final) is well, simply a crossword game on your DS. No other information has been given except for 3 screens. To see those screens and a video of the game continue reading >>

Japan gamers are experiencing this game as we speak. Americans, Australian?s and everyone else will have to wait a little while longer before they can stick their fangs into Zelda?s first DS adventure. Phantom Hourglass boasts cel-shaded graphics, much akin to Wind Waker, which this game is also a sequel too. Link will once again explore the vast, open seas and discover the secrets that await. More Inside >>

Also shown off at the E3 Media and Business Summit this week is The Simpsons Game, based up on the upcoming movie. The game coming to every system under the sun puts you in the role of the Simpsons family whose role it is to save the world. Today we have some screenshots and the first trailer of the game.
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There were rumours circulating that a new Mario Kart for Nintendo?s Wii would be shown at E3 and without disappointment a new entry to the franchise was announced. The game will work with multiple control schemes to open the bridge for beginner gamers to be neck to neck with veteran gamers. The good news for some is it sounds like snaking is out. The game will ship in America with the tentatively named, Wii Wheel in the first quarter of 2007.
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Nintendo are really going after the casual market with this one and I reckon they have hit the nail on the head. Wii Fit features a scale like pad which you stand on and it can measure things such as BMI to which side you lean to while standing. To the hardcore gamer, they are probably thinking "WHAT ARE YOU DOING NINTENDO?!" but to the average joe, this will probably provide hours of entertainment. Wii Fit trailer inside >>

The next, and last instalment in the Metroid Prime trilogy is almost here, well for America at least. Releasing this August, Metroid Prime 3 promises to be the most intuitive First Person Shooter of it?s entire genre on any platform. So far things are shaping up nicely with three alternative modes of control, catering for those with twitchy thumbs or those with steady hands. View the press release and new screens inside >>

After months of speculation and patient waiting (just as patiently as Australians waited for news on Super Paper Mario) we now have confirmed release dates for the big three, Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3 and Super Smash Bros Brawl straight from Nintendo. There are also four other titles on the horizon that will be essential to any Nintendo gamer?s collection. View Release Dates >>

If you could see the spectacular that is the screens and new trailer from Super Mario Galaxy you would be in pure ecstasy. What?s that? You can? Then you would also know just how amazing this game looks not only visually but also how it is taking a bold step in the Mario universe to bring us an enthralling new adventure. The game will feature a two player mode, though don?t expect to be hoping around as Luigi. View the all the info >>

During Nintendo?s E3 Media & Business Summit conference Nintendo has unveiled the long asked about Wii Zapper, it will be heading to stores in the later part of the year and for only $20US and will be packaged with a game similar to ?Wii Play?. The game is said to be long into development. The game was shown off to be working with Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, Ghost Squad from Sega and a new Medal of Honour from EA. Satoru Iwata says that the Wii Zapper allows FPS games to be played by any one. Video and Pictures and the Zapper in use inside.

We are now half an hour away from Nintendo E3 Press Conference being held in Santa Monica and we will be bringing live updates in the form of text! We have no idea what to expect from Nintendo this year but hopefully it?ll be grand!

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EA have issued a press release detailing all their games which will be on show at E3 this year with some of the highlights being Boogie, MySims with Madden and NBA games also on show. Also there is a new Sims 2 game heading to the Wii and DS which has been subtitled "Castaway" and the game will feature your Sims attempting to survive and prosper on a desert island. This one was a surprise, as no details had been given out prior at all. Complete line up inside>>

We are now just hours away from Nintendo E3 Press Conference being held in Santa Monica. While we don?t have any cameras in there we will be brining you live text updates from the show. However we know some people will want to watch it and we have compiled a list of sources from which to watch it from some free and others paid. We have no idea what to expect from Nintendo this year but hopefully it?ll be grand! To find out all the times for Australia (or indeed the rest of the world) head inside.

Todays update brings the return of perhaps one of the most irritating items in the Smash Bros. series, the Bumper. Yes, that damned pinball machine part is making a return to the game after 9 years and it's still going to be irritating as ever. Nothing has changed though, it still does what the old one did, bump opponents around like a pinball. Oh how I hated the bumper...

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This weeks Highlights:This weeks charts prove what effect Toy sales and the like have on the Weekly Charts, the absolutely missable Ice Age 2 for the Nintendo is the Number 1 game this week, pipping Pokemon and everything else. The chart also proves how well the DS is doing in Australia taking up 6 spots on the all format charts. Charts Inside >>

.You can tell its E3 time when every companies sends you a ?What we?re showing? type press release followed by whole list of games. Games hitting Nintendo consoles include a Bee Movie Game, Call of Duty 4 on DS, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe and Tony?s Hawks Proving Ground. Activision have also announced that master tracks from Guns N' Roses', The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Muse and Pearl Jam are set to feature on Guitar Hero III. Full Game Line up inside

EA has sent through word of the track list for the upcoming all singing and dancing Wii Exclusive Boogie. The game features over 4 decades of music with songs like Celebration, Dancing Machine, Groove Is In The Heart, and We Are Family, very cheesy but very cool. The game ships with a Microphone and carries a higher retaialer price of $59.99 US. ?We?ve brought together generations of the biggest hits in pop music history for a game that takes Wii innovation to a whole new level. Boogie is truly the ultimate family fun experience.? I for one can?t wait to play this game!

2K Games has revealed their E3 line up, and while there is not much we didn?t know about, already the company has confirmed a Wii version (and DS) of Civilization, titled Civilization Revolution. The game looks to be an afterthought, because it wont hit until about this time next year, unlike the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, which will be out earlier next year. To see what else 2K will be showing head inside!

Famitsu have released screens of a new Trauma Centre game dubbed ?New Blood.? There isn?t much known, but it will feature full widescreen capabilities, 2 player mode and online rankings. Second Opinion still hasn?t been released in Australia though, so the chances of this one making it here mightn?t be that great. First Screenshots inside >>

Todays Smash Bros. update brings us Dr. Wright in the form of an assist trophy. The green haired doctor from the SNES version of Sim City is here to help with towering skyscapers that grow out of the ground, knocking opponents flying. It would seem that there will be endless possibilities for Assist Trophy characters and that's not a bad thing.

Dr. Wright

The popular Destroy All Humans! franchise is going to be coming to the Wii in a game that?s been built from the ground up. Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed is the official title for the game and it is set for release sometime early next year. The game was pretty popular if I?m not mistaken, so its nice to see even more people supporting the Wii.

Steven Spielberg and EA have joined to bring a couple of games to this generation of consoles. The PS3/360 game will be a Sci-Fi action game while the Wii will be getting a physics based puzzle game which has been codenamed ?PQRS.? Similar to Jenga, the game will have you trying to build impossible structures using building blocks which are controlled by the Wiimote all while being done in a colourful cartoon land. Apparently Spielberg conceived the game when he met Shigeru Miyamoto and we all know how Miyamoto?s influence on games is, so we?ll have to wait and see how this turns out.

In the light of the PS3 price drop, many have speculated that Nintendo might drop the price of the Wii to keep it competitive, but that isn?t the case it would seem. But when you look at the Wii?s momentum, it would be silly to drop the price at this time. George Harrison of Nintendo had a scathing comment to make though ?A $100 price drop won?t make a difference (for PS3). Can Sony afford a $200 price drop? I don?t think so.? Harsh words George, but still partially true.

It seems Nintendo and Harvey Norman are back in negotiations to stock the Wii after last year initially being shunned by Nintendo. It seems now that this reluctance to sell the Wii at launch last year was in part due to shortages of the Wii system but Nintendo now says that this is not a problem. As we know the Wii had been sold out worldwide for some time.

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