5 Wii and DS games whose online features will be missed the most
Today's the day that Nintendo pulls the plug on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for Wii and DS games. Here are five online-enabled games that you're going to miss.
READ MORE >Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection shuts down for Wii and DS
Nintendo has shut down its Wi-Fi Connection online services for Wii and DS, rendering various functionality inaccessible for games like Smash Bros Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, and various Pokemon games.
READ MORE >"I guess that depends on how much you think it costs to buy an online service compared to how ..."
see all 43 commentsNintendo Wi-Fi Connection service on Wii and DS ending on May 20
Nintendo will end its Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service for Wii and Nintendo DS owners on May 20, according to a post on Nintendo's website.
READ MORE >"The wiiu has only been out for a year, don't you think its a bit soon to stop the WiFi connect ..."
see all 16 commentsRenegade Kid to regain Moon rights in 2014, planning sequel
Renegade Kid co-founder Jools Watsham says that the studio will regain rights to its DS first-person shooter Moon in 2014, opening the doorway for a sequel they always planned to do.
READ MORE >"Very cool game, a hidden gem. Will be interested to see what they do for a sequel."
see all 3 commentsLego Marvel Super Heroes pre-order bonuses detailed
TT Games announced the pre-order bonuses for Lego Marvel Super Heroes today, including an Iron Patriot mini-fig and a Spider-Man keychain.
READ MORE >"Same here, my 5-year old is chomping at the bit for this one."
see all 6 commentsDisney's Planes coming to Wii U, 3DS on August 6
Disney Interactive is developing Planes games exclusively for Nintendo's platforms. The games will hit Wii U, Wii, 3DS, and DS on August 6.
READ MORE >Lego Marvel Super Heroes coming this fall
TT Games and Warner Bros Interactive announced Lego Marvel Super Heroes today, a mash-up that features 100-plus Marvel characters dispatching villains like Loki and Galactus. It's due this fall.
READ MORE >"My kids will be all over this, just like LEGO Batman. I'll be a good dad and join them."
see all 14 commentsPokemon Black 2 review: a slight tint
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We take a look at Pokemon's first numbered and story sequel with Pokemon Black Version 2.
READ MORE >"Just get Black 2. The only reason to get the first instead is the story, which even though it's ..."
see all 3 commentsPokemon dev explains why the series hasn't gone 3D yet
Why hasn't developer Game Freak pursued making a proper Pokemon adventure in 3D?
READ MORE >"In other words: "It's Cheaper...". Cell-Shaded 3D would fit the series fine. They're just ..."
see all 44 commentsPokemon Black & White 2 offers rare creature for early adopters
Nintendo has announced that Pokemon Black & White 2 will offer a rare Pokemon through the wifi connection, free for those who connect before November 12.
READ MORE >"Amazing how they have released the exact same game over and over for more than a decade..."
see all 7 commentsNintendo posts large Q1 loss, but 3DS now profitable
Nintendo has issued its Q1 earnings for the fiscal year, posting another large loss. But, Nintendo announced that the 3DS has become profitable, after selling at a loss due to its large price cut.
READ MORE >"a positive per unit margin, but the total hardware sales margin is still negative from all the ..."
see all 2 commentsAdventure Time Collector's Edition includes Finn's sword stylus
WayForward's 3DS/DS Adventure Time game will get its own Collector's Edition, with a SteelBook case, monster manual, Gold Sword replica stylus, and other goodies.
READ MORE >"Look at that sexy sexy Tiny Cartridge citation. So great to see from the Shack staff."
see all 3 commentsNintendo DSi dropping to $99, DSi XL to $129
Nintendo is dropping the DSi XL to $129.99 and the DSi to $99.99, effective May 20.
READ MORE >"So yeah, if I'm thinking correctly, this will probably be the last price drop on the DS before ..."
see all 3 commentsAmazing Spider-Man pre-order bonuses detailed
The Amazing Spider-Man will be getting playable Rhino and Stan Lee as retailer-specific pre-order bonuses.
READ MORE >"Which reminds me, why are Billy and Jimmy Lee full blooded Westerners/White?"
see all 12 commentsAdventure Time: Hey Ice King! announced for DS & 3DS
WayForward is working on a 3DS/DS game based on the popular Adventure Time TV series, titled "Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?!
READ MORE >"sounds to me like the ice king is providing a valuable service"
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"I thought Phantom Hourglass on the DS had some really fun multiplayer. "
- Hazim see all 5 comments