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Guitar Hero III Wii Double Pack for Australia

March 6th, 2008

Guitar Hero III Wii Double Pack.

Activision has released the Guitar Hero III Wii Double Pack in Australia, which includes two guitars and the remastered, stereo-capable version of the game. You should be able to pick it up now for under AUD$170.

Techdirt: Do First Person Shooter Gamers Enjoy Getting Killed?

February 26th, 2008

Mike Masnick over at Techdirt posted an interesting article on the emotions that first person shooters evoke in players. The part worthy of mentioning is the possibility that players actually enjoy getting killed. Apparently, hunting other players increases players’ stress and dying acts as a sort of relief mechanism.

Check out the original post for the rest of the story.

Super Paper Mario for $29.99

February 22nd, 2008

Buy Super Paper Mario for cheap.

Fancy grabbing Super Paper Mario for thirty bucks? Head over to Amazon - it’s the current Gold Box deal of the day. Of course, that means you’d better be quick…

Virtual Console getting Master System games

January 26th, 2008

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And what’s more, games for the Mark III and Game Gear will be making their way to the VC too.

But before you get all excited and run off to the Wii shop channel, only a couple of Master System titles will be released on VC during February in Japan only. Those titles will be: Fist of the North Star (600 points) and Fantasy Zone (500 points). North America and Europe will be getting those games at some unspecified time in the future.

via Gaming Today

Petition for Bionic Commando on Wii

January 24th, 2008

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With every platform except for the Wii getting Bionic Commando, one can understand the widespread frustration felt, especially from gamers respectful of its initial console incarnation on the NES. That, coupled with the huge potential the Wiimote could bring to the grappling system, has led to many puzzled feelings about the platform’s exclusion.

If you believe that Capcom has the ears to listen to its fans, you should check out and sign this online petition to let them know where you stand on the issue. As of today, they’ve got a total of 11,951 signatures which is growing steadily.

Guitar Hero III Wii replacement discs shipping in February

January 23rd, 2008

Guitar Hero III Wii replacment discs shipping in February

Wii owners can breathe a sigh of relief - Activision has told Guitar Hero III owners to expect their replacement discs in February. If you have been living in a cave the past few months, the reason for the replacement discs is that the Wii version of Guitar Hero III only outputs mono sound. Those of you who haven’t yet signed up for your replacement disc can do so here.

Super Smash Bros Brawl new characters video

January 21st, 2008

Like most gamers, we can’t get enough of the news spewing forth from Nintendo regarding Super Smash Bros Brawl. This video explains the ins and outs of some of the new characters and their home stages. Now, if only the release date didn’t keep getting pushed back…

via Joystiq

Star Fox for Wii is under development, says Surfer Girl

January 18th, 2008

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Surfer Girl has just updated her rumor blog with nine new claims - the most juicy of which is undoubtedly the fifth:

5) A Wii Star Fox IS under development.

Please let this one be true.

PAL Virtual Console Update for January 17

January 18th, 2008

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This weeks Virtual Console update brings the analog-destroying Nintendo 64 classic 1080 Snowboarding and another TG-16 game I’ve never heard of, Riot Zone.

via GoNintendo

Nintendo lists planned releases for first half of 2008

January 17th, 2008

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Nintendo have unloaded a massive list of planned releases for the first half of 2008, so you can adjust your social calendars accordingly. While there’s a few others to keep me entertained in the meantime, March 25 is going to be the day we can all get stuck into Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword.

The WiiFit will also be stateside by the second quarter, but going by Nintendo’s PAL track record, it could mean next year too.

Hit the jump for the release dates
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