A look at some of the new Nintendo trailers from E3 2009.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo E3 2009 Trailers
Wii MotionPlus Debuts in June, Wii Sports Resort in July
Since the Wii MotionPlus debuted at E3 last year there has not been much news at all regarding games or prices, today we finally get some answers. Nintendo of America has announced that the Wii MotionPlus will hit the streets June 8th for $19.99. The next game in the Wii Sports catalog entitled “Resort” will release July 26th bundled with MotionPlus for $49.99.
“Wii MotionPlus represents a new evolution in video game control. The variety of fun games in Wii Sports Resort show off its incredible precision,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Developers around the world are busy working on new ways to incorporate Wii MotionPlus controls into inventive experiences for consumers.”
Is $19.99 worth the price for more control? $79.99 might be a bit steep to pay for a Wiimote, Nunchuck, and MotionPlus.
Results from Nintendo’s GDC Keynote
Nintendo’s GDC ‘09 keynote is now completed, below is what happened (which is not much). Stay tuned to GPU for GDC ‘09 coverage!
Interesting points:
- The Nintendo Wii has overtaken the 50 million sold mark to become the best selling console in history.
- The install base for the Wii balance board is quickly approaching the total install base for the Playstation 3.
Rock and Roll Climber for WiiWare Announced
Uses the balance board along with the Wiimote and nunchuck to simulate rock climbing.
Wii System Menu 4.0 Announced, Available Now
Allows support of high capacity SD cards up to 32GB
You can download from the Wiishop channel directly to a SD card, and then launch from there as well.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord, Unnamed new Final Fantasy coming to WiiWare Later this Year
New Games Debuted for DSiWare
Moving Memo – Looks like a drawing program where you can see your designs move, and also see them on the game’s website.
WarioWare Snapped! – Microgame collection played with the internal camera.
Virtual Console Arcade Announced, Available Today
Space Harrier, Gaplus, Star Force, Solvalou, The Tower of Druaga, Mappy and more are coming.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Announced for DS, Coming This Year
Not much is known yet, the demo video had Link riding on a train of sorts, interesting concept.
That is all for Nintendo, no new huge games announced yet. Stay tuned to GPU!
Nintendo DS Sales Top 100 Million Units
The Nintendo DS was first released in 2004, and here we are a mere 5 years later with news that the portable has eclipsed the 100 million unit sales mark. I am seriously beginning to think I may be the only person still without one (or one of each color for that matter). With Nintendo updating the hardware every few years (DS Lite in 2006, and now the DSi in 2009) it is easy to see why the portable continues to sell in mass amounts. The games have been a big part of the sales as well. Nintendo’s press release states that as of December 2008 there were 83 DS titles, of which 7 topped 10 million sold.
So what is next for the DS? The reigning sales champ Gameboy, with 118 million units sold, is in the DS’ sights. Although it took the GameBoy 16 years to reach that mark, which means we could see the DS top 300 million in the same time span if the sales stay regular. Nintendo truly has the handheld market in the palm of its, well, hand.
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