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Can 'one big hit' save Nintendo?

Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo's legendary game designer, commits to landing 'one big hit' to revive the company's fortunes.
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Wii U launch won't affect Xbox: Microsoft

Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Microsoft France dismisses Nintendo's Wii U as competition, asserting the iconic brand no longer rivals Xbox or PlayStation in the console market.
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Nintendo releases grim earnings forecast

Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Nintendo faces its first annual loss since 1981 with a forecast down to 65 billion yen, blame falls on weak 3DS sales and strong yen.
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Rumour mill churns around 'Xbox 720'

Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Graphics chips with six times the current processing power to go into mass production later this year: report.
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Razer unveils crazy gaming prototype

Mon, 16th Jan 2012
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Razer wows CES with Project Fiona, a tablet promising PC gaming power in your hands, hinting at under $1000 pricing if it hits the market.
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Confusion over Nintendo deity's retirement - Updated

Tue, 13th Dec 2011
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Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Zelda and Super Mario Bros, says he just wants to make sure the organisation can do without him.
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Mario Kart 7 launches for 3DS

Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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Driving underwater and gliding through the air are two new joys Mario Kart players  will be able to experience with the launch of Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS.
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100 Free downloads

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Here at NetGuide we are all about two things: awesome stuff on the internet and free goods. And if you're reading this magazine then you probably are too.
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Mario mistreats animals: PETA - Updated

Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has slammed game character Mario as an animal abuser.
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Get healthy online for FREE

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Unlock a fitter, healthier you online without spending a penny! From free fitness sites to nutritious recipes, your wellness journey starts now.
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Stocking-stuffers from Nintendo

Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Nintendo unwraps its holiday line-up with thrilling games for Wii and DS, including Go Vacation, Solatorobo, and the latest Professor Layton.
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Interview: game producer from Sony's XDev studio

Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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With just a few months until the release of the PlayStation Vita (rhymes with heater), we speak to Sony's John McLaughlin about what fans can expect.
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Nintendo turns Wii blue for London Olympics

Tue, 11th Oct 2011
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Nintendo to launch limited edition blue Wii in Olympic bundle, minus GameCube support, ahead of London 2012 games.
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Developers give PlayStation Vita some love

Fri, 26th Aug 2011
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Game devs hail PS Vita as Sony's easiest platform to develop for, raising hopes for its success against Nintendo's 3DS.
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Two demos coming for Konami's PES 2012

Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Konami preps fans with two PES 2012 demos, challenging FIFA's reign ahead of its Oct release. First demo drops Aug 24, showcasing new AI.
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More details on PlayStation Vita

Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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Sony's PlayStation Vita wows with social apps like Facebook and Twitter, promising a near-PS3 gaming experience on the go.
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Nintendo slashes price of 3DS

Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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Nintendo slashes 3DS prices globally after lacklustre sales, offering compensatory free game downloads to early buyers.
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Goldeneye to launch on Xbox 360, PS3

Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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GoldenEye reignites on Xbox 360 and PS3 with HD visuals and 16-player online matches, as Activision breathes new life into the iconic Bond shooter.
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Nintendo DSi and DSi XL price drop

Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Nintendo has announced that game consoles on sale will be reduced by over $50. The substantial savings starting next week.
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E3 Nintendo Round-up

Mon, 20th Jun 2011
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At E3, Nintendo wowed with the Zelda orchestration, pledged depth with the Wii U, and aimed to please both hardcore and casual gamers.