News Tagged: Japan

Friday 1st January, 2010 - 21:30 GMT

News: Two More WiiWare Demos for Lucky Japan

Two More WiiWare Demos for Lucky Japan

Phoenix Wright and Pokémon for Japanese Wiis

It appears that Nintendo are continuing to back the new WiiWare demo service, as they have added two new titles: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Aim! Light Adventure Team and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Although different in nature, both titles offer a massive amount of entertainment, whether it be rescuing those in need using a crack team of Pokémon or..

24 comments | In Japan, New Releases, WiiWare.

Thursday 10th December, 2009 - 09:17 GMT

News: WiiWare Phoenix Wright Makes Most Of Wii Remote

WiiWare Phoenix Wright Makes Most Of Wii Remote

Shouting "Objection" never felt so natural

While some might be grumbling about the fact that the upcoming WiiWare editions of Capcom's Phoenix Wright series are little more than straight ports of the DS/GBA originals, one element is likely to bring a smile to the face of pretty much every fan. As this zany Japanese TV commercial illustrates, it's possible to use the Wii Remote to object to things..

28 comments | In WiiWare, Capcom, Japan, Adverts.

Tuesday 10th November, 2009 - 17:53 GMT

News: Club Nintendo Japan Adds WiiWare Game Ultrahand

Club Nintendo Japan Adds WiiWare Game Ultrahand

Cook from afar for 50 points

Club Nintendo Japan yesterday reminded the other Club Nintendos around the world just how much better it was by adding the first all-member game download to its service. Take that, Mario Party playing cards! Ultrahand is a bit of an oddity and centers around using the titular object to grab meat off a grill; at 50 Club Nintendo points it's one of the cheapest rewards on..

20 comments | In WiiWare, Club Nintendo, Japan.

Tuesday 13th October, 2009 - 14:41 BST

News: First Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth Screens Appear

First Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth Screens Appear

Latest issue of Famitsu provides a closer look at the highly-anticipated dose of retro goodness.

Japanese gaming publication Famitsu has provided the world with a first look at Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth. The screens show the typical Gothic look we've come to love and expect from Konami's vintage series. The game appears to follow the classic linear / stage-based formula as opposed to the..

54 comments | In WiiWare, Castlevania, Famitsu, Japan, Japanese Releases.