News for 12 / 2008

News: Tomb Raider Underworld Soundtrack Free!

Fancy a free download of Tomb Raider: Underworld's excellent score? High quality linkage inside...
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Wii Review: Sonic Unleashed

Sonic is back but does he finally bring with him a good 3D game fans have waited so long for? The answer is...
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Rumour: Pilotwings Wii For 2009?

Could gamers be seeing a return from the much-loved flying sim sooner than we expect?
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News: Thompson Cites God For Take-Two Share Slide

The disbarred attourney has credited God as being responsible for video game publisher Take-Two's recent fall in share price.
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News: Rune Factory Delayed Until October

Rising Star pushes back Rune Factory's European debut until Autumn 2009.
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News: Free Radical Up For Sale

TimeSplitters developers Free Radical Design are now on the market to be sold...
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News: Sonic & Mana Hit Euro VC

A little recap for those who missed it over the holiday season - Secret of Mana and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are now available on VC!
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Media: New Fragile Trailer!

The simply beautiful Fragile is nearing release in Japan - here is its launch trailer.
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News: Original Smash Bros. Heading To VC

Japan will receive the original N64 classic Super Smash Bros. on Virtual Console!
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News: One Man Zelda Orchestra

Head inside to see one man play an incredible orchestral rendition of Wind Waker's main theme, all by himself...
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News: Food Delivery Channel Coming To Japan!

Another Wii Channel for the Japanese - this time to order their favourite take-aways!
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News: Monster Hunter G Heading To Wii

Capcom plan to re-release the popular adventure epic on Wii...
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News: Video On Demand Coming To Wii

On demand video distribution is coming to Wii in Japan - and in the West too!
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Site News: Merry Christmas!

A very merry Christmas and happy holiday season to all our readers!
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News: Suda 51 Discusses NMH On 360

The maverick game auteur sets the record straight concerning the series' roots on Wii.
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Media: Guitar Hero Metalica HD Trailer!

Activision unveils Guitar Hero Metallica with a rocking reveal trailer...
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News: Rabbids Release Xmas Vid

A special Christmassy video from our favourite raving bunny rabbids...
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News: China Town Wars Bigger Than GTA PSP

Rockstar reveal Grand Theft Auto: China Town Wars will be "far bigger" than the GTA games on PSP!
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DS Review: Ninjatown

Who would be mad enough to mess with a whole town of Ninjas? And just to get their super secret, yet awesome, Ninja Cookie recipe. Become Ol' Master Ninja and defend the town.
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Rumour: New Crystal Bearers Trailer Soon?

Could we finally soon be seeing more of Wii's most delayed game?
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News: Secret Of Mana Coming To VC

RPG fans rejoice! The best game in the Mana series is coming to a Virtual Console near you this Christmas!
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Rumour: Factor 5 Closes Down For Good?

After the lay-off of half their staff, rumour has it that Factor 5 closed their doors.
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Media: House Of The Dead: Overkill Footage

The hardcore you've been waiting for? It ain't short of the gore, that's for sure.
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Media: Big Bang Video

We've got a trailer for upcoming DS shoot 'em up, Big Bang Mini.
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News: Merry Christmas From Sega

Sega release a special video for the holidays showcasing the goodness they have in store for 2009...
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News: More Samba Songs For December

More new tracks are available to download for Sega's Samba de Amigo. Full details inside...
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News: Nintendo Australia Solves AC Issue!

We're very happy to announce that Nintendo of Australia has solved the Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City DS compatibility issue!
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News: Broken Sword Heading To Wii & DS!

Ubisoft is bringing Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars to Nintendo consoles next year!
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News: Sharp And Hitachi Fined For Price Fixing

Japanese giants Sharp And Hitachi have been fined for fixing the prices of DS' screen supply.
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Retro : VC Weekly #82

Ninja! That is all...
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News: Free Radical Shuts Down

In an unexpected turn of events, British game developer Free Radical has closed its doors for good. Updated: Latest developments added.
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Media: CID The Dummy Announced For Wii

Play as a crash-test dummy with unbreakable charisma in a brand new 2D platformer on Wii!
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Review: Disaster: Day of Crisis

We've had bad days before, but nothing compared to poor Ray, things go from bad to worse as he's having one hell of day.
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News: Nintendo Reveals Q1 US Dates

Nintendo of America dates Pokémon Platinum and more in its roster for the first quarter of 2009!
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Media: Swords And Soldiers Trailer!

Check out the latest trailer for a certain WiiWare game that's set to rival World of Goo...
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News: Metal Gear Solid Touch! For iPhone...

Konami dashes the hopes of Nintendo fans, by announcing Metal Gear Solid Touch - but for iPhone.
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News: No New Zelda At E3 2009?

Miyamoto casts doubt on a new Wii Zelda at next year's trade show.
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News: DSi Ware Launch Lineup Revealed

Downloadable DSi Ware launches December 24th in Japan - check out trailers for what will be available inside!
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News: Cinderella... Nintendo Style!

Keep up to date with our hilarious Xmas advent calender comic. Check it out now...
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Media: New Evasive Space Trailer

Check out the latest trailer for High Voltage's new WiiWare game. Just don't call it a shooter...
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Media: The Conduit Video Preview

X Play recently snagged a sneak glimpse of upcoming Wii FPS The Conduit - we have the video...
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Rumour: Factor 5 Sacks Half Its Staff?

Following earlier reports that Factor 5 was going through financial woes, Edge learned that layoffs might have taken place.
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News: Metroid Zero Mission Now On Club Nintendo

You can now grab yourself a slice of portable bounty-hunting action from the Stars Catalogue in the form of Metroid: Zero Mission.
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News: MC Hammer Visits Secret Activision Project

Could the baggy-trouser-wearing legend that is MC Hammer have a secret project in the works with Activision? STOP! Rumour time!
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News: Nintendo Announces Spring Releases

Nintendo dates its first GameCube Wiimakes and more as it announces the games you'll be playing in 2009!
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News: GTA Chinatown Wars Dated For March 2009

The latest carriage of the GTA steamtrain has been dated in the US and Europe.
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Review: WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 (DS)

Lock in a submission hold and make them tap out on your DS.
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Charity: The Child's Play Campaign

Penny Arcade's Child's Play Campaign runs every Christmas - here's why you should support it.
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Site News: N-Europe On Facebook

Got Facebook? Show you're a N-Europe reader by joining our Facebook page!

News: Niki - Rock 'N' Ball Out In Time For Xmas

The Nintendo Channel reveals that Europe will be seeing Bplus' second WiiWare game just before Christmas. Head inside for the price and date...
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News: Phantom Brave Wii!

A port of the PS2 Strategy RPG Phantom Brave is making its way to the Wii. Check out some screenshots!
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Media: First Wii Tales Footage!

A teaser trailer for the next mainline "Tales of" for Wii has shown its face!
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News: Major EA, Konami Franchises For Wii

2009 will see a specific couple of "major" EA and Konami titles heading to Wii next year. Find out more inside...
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Hands-On Preview: Big Bang Mini

New Years may be coming up soon, but the real fireworks display will be on your DS early next year in Big Bang Mini. N-Europe get some hands-on time with this upcoming new shooter.
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Media: Happy Holidays From MadWorld!

Platinum Games wish everybody a great, gory holiday, in the form of an excellent new trailer for MadWorld!
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Column: Gamer's Love #2

A much-delayed return to the Gamer's Love column (editor: my fault, or rather, my university's fault) sees Ross Richards looking back to that fateful day ten years ago in which he first played Ocarina of Time.
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News: New Blue Dragon Game For DS

Looks like yet another game in the JRPG series is in development for Nintendo's dual-screen wonder.
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Site News: Cinderella... Nintendo Style!

Our Xmas advent calender comic is back for its eleventh update! Check it out now...
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News: Wii Sells Over 2 Million In November

Wii and DS continue to sell astronomically, with the USA November sales report showing staggering numbers.
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Roundtable: Ocarina Of Time Turns 10

Ten years on, N-Europe staff members recall their fond memories of Nintendo's masterpiece!
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Wii Review: Sam & Max Season 1

N-Europe's Iun Hockley gives his views on Sam & Max's first season of hilarious puzzling goodness.
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News: DS Continues To Break Records

Another week, another couple of records smashed by Nintendo...
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News: TMNT Fighter Announced For Wii

A brand new 2.5D fighter with an inspired pedigree at the helm? Count us in!
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News: Cinderella... Nintendo Style!

Check out the tenth part of our Nintendo-themed advent comic, online now!
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Media: Scribblenauts Announced For DS

From the makers of Drawn to Life and Lock's Quest comes the most unique puzzle game on DS!
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News: Dragon Quest X Wii!

Breaking: It seems Square-Enix have moments ago announced the next main Dragon Quest game will be on Wii!
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News: Mr. Resetti 'Disturbing To Young Children'

Mr. Resetti, the angry little mole who has haunted gamers' nightmares since 2001, has his own parental advisory warning in the new Animal Crossing game manual.
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News: MadWorld To Feature Multiplayer

Because man-darts should be a group activity!
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Media: Devil Survivor Footage

More teasing from the RPG demi-god's latest DS project.
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News: No Shiren 2 For Europe

Bad news for fans of the roguelike: it looks like Sega have no interest in releasing Shiren 2 in the west.
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Site News: Cinderella... Nintendo Style! Day 8

The eighth part of our daily advent comic was posted today, have you seen it yet?
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Retro : VC Weekly #81

It's the latest installment of VC Weekly! Now with one hundred percent more slugs, shooting and space.
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Wii Review: Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City

Animal Crossing finally reaches the Wii - but is it a worthy upgrade or merely more of the same?
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News: Happii Birthday Wii!

The Wii hits its second birthday in Europe!
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News: 800,000 Wiis Sold Over Thanksgiving

Christmas bonuses all round at Nintendo this year, as America goes Wii crazy...
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News: Sega Launches Free Online Game Portal

Old and new Sega titles available online now, for free?!
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News: Deadly Creatures Voice Talent Revealed

Two Hollywood A-listers to voice characters in the Wii exclusive Deadly Creatures - details inside...
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News: Nintendo Australia Confirm AC Problem

Nintendo of Australia confirm that copies of Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City are incompatible with the DS...
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Site News: Cinderella.. Nintendo Style!

This weekend has seen the sixth and seventh episodes of N-Europe's advent comic - check 'em out right now...
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Wii Review: Call Of Duty: World At War

N-Europe launches its on assault on Call of Duty: World at War. Never has war looked so good!
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DS Review: Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Better than the original? We test out Nintendo's Pokémon Ranger sequel for the DS...
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Site News: Cinderella... Nintendo Style! Day Five

We've hit day five of the N-Europe advent comic - check it out now after the jump...
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Rumour: Next Metal Gear On Wii?

Konami teases the next game in the Metal Gear series. Could it be headed for Wii?
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Media: Extended Trailer For Let's Tap!

It's the game even penguins can play!
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News: Aussie Animal Crossing Incompatible With DS

Disastrous news for our readers down under - Australian copies of Animal Crossing for Wii are incompatible with Animal Crossing on DS.
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Site News: Cinderella... Nintendo Style! Day Four

Day four of N-Europe's comic advent calendar is online now - what are you waiting for?!
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News: More New WiiWare For Europe

It's Friday in Europe already, which means more downloadable content for Wii owners. What could in store this week?
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News: Nintendo Not Blocking Wii Speak Trade-Ins

Nintendo announces they will not be blocking Wii Speak users without a retail-bought copy.
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News: Fortune Telling Wii Channel Launches!

Nintendo launches a new Wii Channel launches for those in Japan - "Today And Tomorrow's Lucky Fortune-Telling Channel"!
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News: N•Revolution To Fold

The UK Nintendo magazine N•Revolution is to close, with the Wii and DS' increased focus on casual gaming blamed.
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News: Evasive Space Announced For WiiWare

High Voltage pull the curtain back on their next project: a nifty-looking WiiWare shooter!
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Site News: Cinderella... Nintendo Style! Day 3

The third day of Sprout's special comic advent calendar is here. Oooooooh yes it is!
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News: Dragon Quest V Hitting Europe Spring 2009

The second Dragon Quest remake for the DS, The Hand of the Heavenly Bride, has been confirmed for a Spring 2009 release in Europe.
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Media: Ready 2 Rumble Revolution Videos

Yesterday we gave you screens, today we give you 2 gameplay videos, a trailer and a US date for Ready 2 Rumble Revolution for Wii.
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Rumour: Dragon Quest IX On Wii?

An interesting rumour has popped up concering the upcoming DS exclusive Dragon Quest IX as being not so exclusive...
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News: GHWT December DLC Revealed

Guitar Hero World Tour keeps the downloadable content coming with The Eagles, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and some free DLC for Christmas...
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Site News: Cinderella... Nintendo Style!

The second part of N-Europe's daily advent comic is online right now!
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Media: 15 New Sonic And The Black Knight Screens

SEGA have released 15 new speedalicious shots from Sonic's upcoming medieval adventure, Sonic And The Black Knight.
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News: Sam & Max Return To Wii In Season 2!

The dynamic detective dog and rabbit duo will return to the Wii in 2009 with a retail compilation of all five episodes of Sam & Max Season 2.
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News: Rez Creator Announces Wii Game

Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the developer of cult hits such as Rez, has just announced QJ, a brand new game for the Wii.
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Media: Ready 2 Rumble Revolution Pics

Ready 2 Rumble Revolution finally shows its face! Details and pictures inside.
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Media: Mario Kart... Love Song?

Want to swoon over a Mario Kart loving friend? Check this out!
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News: Deadly Creatures Delayed

It's official, the Deadly Creatures are coming later than initially expected.
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Comic: Cinderella... Nintendo Style!

It's December 1st, and Steven "Sprout" Maidens is back for the fourth year running to grace N-Europe with another Christmas advent comic!
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News: B+ Bringing Niki - Rock 'N' Ball To WiiWare

Viennese developers Bplus have announced a new title for WiiWare, a platformer called Niki - Rock 'n' Ball.
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Rumour: Fatal Frame Frightening Europe In February

There may be light at the end of the tunnel for fright-fans after all...
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