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Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning return, marrying slick combat and 4K performance with some irksome backtracking and Amiibo-gated music.
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Game review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch 2)

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Nintendo has re-released Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Switch and Switch 2 with enhanced graphics but at a steep NZD $99 price.
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Game review: Stunt Flyer (Switch)

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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The revamped Stunt Flyer soars onto the Nintendo Switch, offering improved visuals and controls but failing to capture adventure with repetitive missions.
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Game review: Just Dance 2025 Edition (PS5)

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Just Dance 2025 Edition offers familiar gameplay with a new smartphone camera feature, yet suffers from limited innovation and reliance on online servers.
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Game review: Just Dance 2024 (PS5)

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Just Dance got famous back when it was released originally for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. Now, Just Dance 2024 is here and here are my thoughts about it.
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Beat the bulge with Nintendo...

Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Shed kilos from home with Nintendo's free 31-day Wii Fit U trial, starting 2nd November. Ditch the gym and get fit in your living room!.
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PS3 v Wii U: Ding Ding

Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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Last week's announcement of a slimmer Playstation 3 has industry analysts wondering if the move will be a success.
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Nintendo unite with Unity

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Nintendo announces collaboration with Unity Technologies, ushering a new era of game development for the Wii U and broadening creative possibilities.
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Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?

Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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In Japan, handheld gaming reigns with the 3DS leading sales, while traditional consoles may face a cloudy future.
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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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Exergames help stave off dementia: study

Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Working out with Xbox Kinect, Nintendo Wii or PlayStation Move could help protect cognition in older adults, researchers find.
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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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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.
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No DVDs or Blu-Ray for Wii U?

Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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Nintendo's Wii U won't support DVD or Blu-Ray playback, citing widespread existing access and cost concerns, amid speculation of workarounds.
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Wii U controller-console revealed

Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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Nintendo unveils the revolutionary Wii U at E3 - a hybrid controller-console, compatible with Wii, formerly known as Project Cafe.
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Rumour: Nintendo's next console lacks a hard drive

Wed, 4th May 2011
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Nintendo's next console reportedly shuns a traditional hard drive for 8GB flash memory, sparking debate on its download capacity ahead of E3 reveal.
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Rumour: Next Microsoft, Sony consoles due 2014

Thu, 21st Apr 2011
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Kotaku reveals Microsoft and Sony's next-gen consoles set for 2024, aiming to outlast current models and challenge Nintendo's next move.
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New Nintendo console to debut at E3?

Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Game Informer breaks news of Nintendo's upcoming console that's reportedly more powerful than both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.
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Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters announced for 3DS

Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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Warner Bros. announces Green Lantern video game for 3DS to coincide with film, leveraging system's 3D graphics for immersive gameplay.
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New Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer

Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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Nintendo reveals thrilling new Skyward Sword trailer at GDC, showcasing enhanced Wii MotionPlus swordplay. Ocarina of Time 3DS remake drops in June.