Crazy Wiimote Prototype Images Surface

Someone at Nintendo thought a discus was a good idea? The Wiimote is already pretty unconventional — but that kind of design doesn’t just happen overnight. A brief stroll down memory lane illustrates just how circuitous the Wii’s progression to its...

Nintendo Sells 50,000 UK Wiis in 12 Hours

Well, that didn’t take long. The European launch of the Wii has been hit with reports of shortages just days before the machine’s release and the first numbers pouring out prove the demand is certainly there. Nintendo UK (numbers for the rest of Europe are...

Madden NFL 07

Madden NFL 07 for the Wii isn’t just a quick-and-dirty port. It’s an excellent use of the Wii’s motion-sensing capabilities that revitalizes Madden in a number of ways. The Good: Tons of motion-controlled moves that are responsive and intuitive; the...

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Dated

7.5 million subscribers for WoW As World of Warcraft subscribers have now reached 7.5 million worldwide, Blizzard Entertainment is getting ready to release the first game expansion entitled The Burning Crusade. This new pack will hit European and North American stores...