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Nintendo News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 |
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The former executive vice president of Sales & Marketing, Reggie Fils-Aime gets promoted to Nintendo of America's president and chief operating officer.
From Nintendo: "On the heels of the successful unveiling of the new Wii™ console, Nintendo of America Inc. today announced three key promotions at the executive level. Current President Tatsumi Kimishima is taking on the new role of chairman of the board and chief executive officer, while Reggie Fils-Aime is being promoted to president and chief operating officer from his current role as executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. Additionally, Mike Fukuda is being promoted from senior vice president of Business Development to executive vice president of Business Development. All promotions are effective immediately."
Read the full press release here.
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Nintendo DS News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 |
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EB Games/Gamestop online are no longer offering the sole purchase of a Nintendo DS Lite at $129.99, shifting their units to "Bonus Offers" at $194.97 and $204.95. You can still pre-order a Nintendo DS Lite at Amazon.com, via Toys R Us, at $129.99.
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Nintendo News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 |
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According to this article on Nintendo Wii Zone, Nintendo's Wii controller could be distrupted by halogen lighting. "Apparently, halogen lighting could throw off the Wii controller’s aim at a certain angle." 
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Sony PlayStation News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 |
PS 3 Online service will have downloadable games:
IGN has discovered, through an online job posting, that Sony PS3 will have downloadable games, similar to the Xbox Live Arcade and Wii's Virtual Console. Read more here.
"Low-end" PS3 may still allow 1080p output:
The 20 gig PS3 model has received much criticism for lacking a feature many next-gen gamers want: HDMI (1080p) output. According to this article at GameDaily, HDMI output can happen via component cables: "With the $499 version of the PlayStation 3 lacking HDMI output the Internet has been ablaze with the notion that it wouldn't be able to output in 1080p, thereby rendering its hi-def Blu-ray movie playing capabilities almost useless. And as such, Sony's advertising both models of the PS3 as Blu-ray players could be considered false advertising. However, if the $499 version will be able to output a 1080p signal through traditional component cables, the low-end PS3 suddenly becomes a much more appealing option."
Rumors of PS3 locking used games is false:
Sony has officially denied the rumor that the PS3 will lockout used games. This article at GamesIndustry.biz confirms from a Sony spokesperson that "there has been no official comment on this since the story that came up a few months ago - it hasn't changed since then, and we're quite surprised by why this has popped up again, to be honest.""
First production run of PS3s will be PAL units:
SCEE president and CEO David Reeves told MCV that Sony's initial production of Playstation 3 consoles will be in PAL format.
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Xbox 360 News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 |
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Microsoft will be releasing an update in the upcoming days that will add new features to the Xbox 360 Dashboard. "Background downloading" will be added, giving gamers the ability to download content on their Xbox 360 while doing other things (hopefully like gaming!), instead of having the Xbox 360 solely occupied on completing downloads. A new option will be added to allow you to go directly to the Xbox Dashboard if you have a disc in the drive (this avoids auto-boot of the game or dvd in the drive upon power on). You will also have the option to continue watching DVDs from the last point where you stopped. 
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General Gaming News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 |
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Venezuela's National Assembly accuse Pandemic's "Mercenaries 2: World In Flames" of U.S. political propaganda. "I think the U.S. government knows how to prepare campaigns of psychological terror so they can make things happen later," said Congressman Ismael Garcia.
From WhoDigs: Lawmaker Gabriela Ramirez said "Mercenaries 2" gives a false vision of Chavez as a tyrant and Venezuela as being on the verge of chaos. She said the game could be banned under a proposed law aimed at protecting Venezuelan children from violent video games. In the U.S., "it sends a message to Americans: You have a danger next door, here in Latin America, and action must be taken," she said. "It's a justification for an imperialist aggression."
Mercenaries 2 is confirmed for the Playstation 3 and may also be coming to the Xbox 360. More on Hugo Chávez and Pandemic's Mercenaries 2: World In Flames.
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Xbox 360 News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 |
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A playable demo for "Hitman: Blood Money" is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace on the Xbox 360. The download is 783 megs.
Read more about Hitman: Blood Money here. 
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Nintendo News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 |
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Nintendo of Japan has released their projections for the Wii. Reported from Bloomberg Japan, Nintendo is projecting 6 million Wii consoles and 17 million Wii games to ship between launch date and end of March 2007. Nintendo's Senior Managing Director Yoshihiro Mori said that Wii will cost no more than 25,000 yen (about $221 USD). Nintendo has not announced its pricing or confirmed the final release date for the Wii in the US as of yet. Read more on the latest Wii info here.
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Games Coming Soon
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Written by Rivithed
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Wednesday, 24 May 2006 |
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The developers of the upcoming Lego themed Star Wars Episodes IV, V, VI, talk about re-creating their most memorable Star Wars moments, in the Lego game form:
"I love seeing the fantastic variety of aliens that populate the Mos Eisley Cantina come to life in LEGO form,” says Jonathan Smith, director at TT Games. “The Bith band members are particular favorites – and great to mix into the Character Customizer!”
“I think my favorite moment from Episode IV is the trench run,” says David Perkinson, producer at LucasArts.
“Yeah, I also get a thrill every time I see the X-wings of Red Squadron wheel into their assault on the Death Star,” adds Smith.
“I’ve really enjoyed working on the opening scene of Episode IV, set on the Rebel Blockade Runner, Tantive IV,” comments James Cunliffe, lead artist at TT Games.
“From Han’s cocky swagger to Vader’s menacing appearance, the personalities of all the main characters have been brilliantly brought to life by the animators throughout the game,” says John Hodskinson, TT Games’ lead programmer for the game.
Star Wars Lego IV, V, VI (*May the Force build with you" version) will be released by by Traveller’s Tales on PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Sony PSP™, Xbox 360™ and Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube™ and Windows.
Handheld versions developed by Amaze Entertainment for Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo Game Boy® Advance.
Check out some screen shots here.
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Xbox 360 News Bits
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Written by Rivithed
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Wednesday, 24 May 2006 |
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Two Xbox 360 games, The Outfit and Burnout Revenge, have dropped from $59.99 to $39.99. The $20 price difference is available from retailers online such as Best Buy, Amazon, EB Games and GameStop. Here is a link to Best Buy's Xbox 360 games: The Outfit and Burnout. 
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