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News | Weekly Round-Up: 01.10.2006 - 08.10.2006

Welcome to the weekly C3 round-up (01.10.2006 - 08.10.2006), a collection of news and updates posted this week in world of Nintendo and video games.

Contents
General News
Media
Features
Reviews
Forum Updates

General News

Myst Coming to the DS?
Quick News - On the eve of Midway launching PC adventure classic on the PSP, MCV has found out from Craig Parker-Wood, Assistant Brand Manager, that they are currently considering going over the possibility of a DS version as well. Could the genre take off on the touch-screen portable?

Share your thoughts inside...

Square Enix Offers Ultimate Final Fantasy Package
Quick News - With the launch of Final Fantasy V (12/10) and VI (30/11) due soon in Japan, Square Enix has a special 'Finest Box' for those picking up the two new games. It is also pushing the Nintendo versions of Final Fantasy I - IV on the same promo piece. Check out the image below:

Finest Fantasy Deal

Wii Sports
Yet more Wii hands on content for you this Friday night as we bring you a full hands on preview of Wii Sports, one of Nintendo's most important titles for the Wii launch period. James Temperton got his sweaty palms on it in London recently and now he brings you his impressions.

Find out all there is to know inside...

Point-and-Click Genre on DS
The genre most fans thought would be perfect for the Nintendo DS touch-screen control mechanic, the point-and-click one, has yet to really grace the portable platform.

Head inside to see a nice change from the norm...

4 Million Wii Sales In 2006: Reality Or Insanity?
With the Nintendo Wii hitting worldwide retail this holiday period, and Nintendo aiming to sell 4 Million units this year alone, Barry Lewis is back with another issue of Industrial Gaming to examine how realistic such plans are. Is it good news for Nintendo and its fans, or can we expect a Wii-free Christmas?

Jump inside for the article...

Opera DS Browser Hits Europe
Quick News: Just a quick reminder, the Opera DS Browser for the Nintendo DS and the DS lite has been released today here in Europe. You can purchase both products from our store partner Amazon by clicking here. To find out more about the software, check out our two import reviews by following the links below.

Opera DS Browser Review

Opera DS Browser Review (C3-2-1)

Square Enix Confirms Mana Wii?
There has been a very interesting interview unveiled with Kouichi Ishii about the Mana series, in which he basically confirms a version of the franchise for the Nintendo Wii!

Read on for more details...

Japanese Developers Talk Next Generation Expectations
In the latest edition of Japanese gaming weekly Famitsu, the magazine has reported results of a recent survey in which 58 developers and 19 game companies, including programmers, developers and designers, of their thoughts on the upcoming generation of home consoles.

How exactly did the Wii do? Come on inside for more...

UK Wii Packshot Unveiled
Fancy seeing what to pick up in December? Nintendo UK have released the near final packshot for the Wii in the UK in all its white boxy glory, Wii Sports included.

Read on for more...

Customise Your Wii-Remote
Quick News: An unnofficial Wii customisation service has launched, promising to offer a little more personality to the face of the Wii-mote, allowing players to design stickers with text and images for their controllers.

Check out My Wiiremote for more information.

Bionicle Heroes Going Wii
Quick News: GoNintendo recently had a little rummage through the ERSB ratings website and found a listing for Bionicle Heroes, based on the Lego series of the same name, set for current and next generation consoles, including Wii.

Stay tuned for updates..

Japan Confirms Virtual Console Status
Update - The Japanese arm of Nintendo has gone on record to set things straight, exclusively for Cubed3.

With various questions being left unanswered, such as whether region locking would apply to GameCube games and Virtual Console games, Nintendo UK have spoken up to confirm that the Wii's region restrictions will inevitably extend to the GameCube and Virtual Console line-up.

Read on for more...

Japanese Wii Launch Line-Up Confirmed
After months of speculation about exactly what will be available on Day One for the Nintendo Wii, the line-up has now been confirmed for Japan.

Read inside to see what they will be getting...

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The Croft 08.10.2006#1

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