Top Japanese designers give Mario the nod
New Super Mario Bros. Wii was Nintendo's big Christmas hit of 2009, sweeping all before it in a multi-coloured wave of shells, fire flowers and multiplayer rage. It wasn't just a big hit with consumers though, netting a range of awards, the latest being the Grand Award from Japan's Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA).Date archives for September, 2010
September 21st, 2010
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Named Game of the Year in CESA Awards
15:45 at nintendolife.com
Sonic Colours Gets Special Edition Figures in PAL Regions
14:35 at nintendolife.com
Grab a batch of toys with the game
North American hedgehog fans will be able to keep their heads warm with this pre-order Sonic hat, but gamers Down Under are heading towards a warmer time of year. What will they get to honour the release of Sonic Colours? Some figurines, that's what.Browse the Internet Using a Move Cursor in Update 3.50
14:30 at movemodo.com
Get online with the glowing ball
The PS3's Internet browser isn't bad – it works great for Movemodo for a start – but it doesn't make sense that you can't use the Move controller as an on-screen cursor for clicking links and so on. Well, now your prayers have been answered and all your dreams have come true, as the firmware update 3.50 adds Move cursor support for the browser, among other non-Move additions.No Wireless Eye Camera on the Horizon
13:40 at movemodo.com
That chunky cable is going nowhere
The USB cable for the PlayStation Eye isn't the most attractive part of the Move set-up; wouldn't a wireless option be so much better? Well yes it would, if it were possible.Super Street Fighter IV Producer Hints at Extra 3DS Content
13:25 at nintendolife.com
Game to use as-yet unannounced 3DS features
A portable, fully-equipped, 3D-enabled conversion of Super Street Fighter IV sounded too good to be true just six months ago, but here we are in the knowledge that Capcom is bringing Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition to the 3DS with all 35 characters intact. Will it be adding more to the mix? Producer Yoshinori Ono is reluctant to confirm or deny.RevoGamers: Will the 3DS version have any new content, like new characters or costumes?This interview was conducted on August 18th and Ono went on to say gamers would have to wait a month and a half for more information, which brings us neatly to the end of September, pointing to September 29th as the date we'll discover more than just the 3DS's release date and pricing.
Ono: I really want to tell you, but I can't (Laughs) You'll probably have to wait.
Richard Marks Discusses Designing PlayStation Move
11:15 at movemodo.com
Enlightening interview at Edge
Dr Richard Marks, Sony's R&D wizard and head designer on PlayStation Move, may dream of a super-gory zombie game on Move but he's also an articulate and thoughtful kind of chap. An interview with Edge magazine about the development of Move has thrown up plenty of interesting discussion about the controller, the games and the system's closest rival.Naughty Dog’s Next Title Too Far Gone to Feature Move Support
10:00 at movemodo.com
Maybe next time
Whatever Naughty Dog is working on, whether Uncharted 3 or something completely different, it's already too far into development for PlayStation Move controls to make an appearance.09:19 at twitter.com
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Review: Flight Control HD
08:00 at movemodo.com
Please enjoy this refreshing puzzle game
Flight Control HD is as well-travelled as its hand-drawn flight crew, starting life on the iPhone and iPod Touch before making it across to DSiWare and iPad. Now it's available on PSN in Europe (read our interview with Firemint to discover why it's not coming to North America) and fully compatible with Move. Does it belong on the big screen or is it best in the palm of your hand?
September 20th, 2010
Review: Cammie Dunaway Leaving Nintendo Next Month
21:10 at nintendolife.com
Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales and Marketing, is to leave the company on October 1st to take up a new role elsewhere. Although her new job is not known, it's not another games industry position.