Nintendo is launching a budget-priced 'classics' line for the Wii on May 20, similar to the the Xbox 360's Platinum Hits range and the Greatest Hits line on PlayStation 3, not to mention 'tendo's own Player's Choice series for earlier consoles.

The Nintendo Selects line will initially offer The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario Super Sluggers, and Wii Sports for $20 each. While some might not be to your taste, it's a range with broad appeal. Read more »

Claiming that it's not waiting until E3 to announce new Wii and Nintendo DS games, Nintendo of America has issued release dates for four upcoming Wii and DS titles.

While the Namco Bandai-developed Mario Super Sluggers was already slated for release in North America, its exact date of arrival was unknown. The other three titles dated in today's press blast had not been confirmed to hit North America. Read more »

Nintendo of America today revealed the first details on Mario Super Sluggers (Wii), the latest sports title to star Mario and what Nintendo referred to as "his unpredictable pals."

Much like the Wii Sports baseball mini-game, Sluggers has players literally swinging and pitching with the Wii Remote. However, unlike Wii Sports, it will allow players to charge up power moves with button presses. Read more »