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Past Updates for July 2006

These are the past updates from July 2006.

Added on July 31st,2006 by EZLO21 at 1:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://www.theesa.com/archives/2006/07/for_immediate_r.php">Entertainment Software Association Announces Evolution of E3Expo for 2007</a> 
I thought again that i was going to rest but the following has happened: "To better address the needs of today’s global computer and video game industry, the 2007 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3Expo) is evolving into a more intimate event focused on targeted, personalized meetings and activities, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today".You can read the rest of this from The ESA above. 
 
Added on July 30th,2006 by EZLO21 at 2:00 A.M. 
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Rest:I am going to Rest today. 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/30/e3-canceled-for-next-year-and-beyond/">E3 cancelled for next year and beyond</a> 
I thought i was going to rest but this just in: Next-Gen has the scoop: Doug Lowenstein, the president of the Entertainment Software Association is expected to announce within the next 48 hours that E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the definitive video games show, has been cancelled. Industry sources have told Next-Gen that the reasoning behind this move is primarily one of cost versus return. Publishers aren't getting the media attention that they expect from the large amounts of cash that they're putting down to exhibit at the show.You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
I will be resting today.So more tomorrow until then Zelda Dreams and Tetra wishes to all and to all a good night. 
 
Added on July 29th,2006 by EZLO21 at 1:30 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/721/721766p1.html">Wii Joins the Fusion Tour</a> 
Nintendo of America today announced the impending launch of the Nintendo Fusion Tour, a nationwide festival that marries music and videogames. This year's Fusion Tour will be headlined by Hawthorne Heights and will also feature bands including Relient K, Emery, Plain White T's and The Sleeping.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 28th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/721/721505p1.html">THQ Sees Red in First Quarter</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/721/721396p1.html">Our Sadness Grows</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/721/721478p1.html">Ubisoft's Q1 Revenues Soar</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/721/721449p1.html">Europe Gets Its Game On</a> 
News:<a href="http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/721/721379p1.html">Player's Choice, Round Two</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/27/activision-slip-up-points-to-october-wii-release/">Activision slip-up points to October Wii release</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/27/rumor-nintendo-to-host-pre-launch-wii-event-s/">Rumor: Nintendo to host pre-launch Wii event(s)?</a> 
The Wii rumor mill is at it again with whispers of a Nintendo sponsored event(s) prior to the expected console launch sometime this fall. Nintendo Now reports that an unnamed insider from the Comic-Con conference last week told them there is a "strong possibility that some new announcements about the Wii will be made at the Leipzig Game Convention, which runs from August 24-27."You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
Informants come in many shapes, sizes and trenchcoats, but those who approach us under a veil of secrecy and threaten to bend our limbs in unnatural ways should we reveal their identities are usually the best ones. Claiming to work for an independent video game site on a distant continent, our latest informant (we'll call him Fronzel Neekburm) lends even more weight to the ongoing theory that the Nintendo Wii launches in October. At this point, said theory could probably kill a passerby if dropped from a balcony.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Back in April of this year, Nintendo debuted the Player's Choice line on the Game Boy Advance with three games: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Super Mario Advance, and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3. This October, Nintendo will add five more games to the Player's Choice line:You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
The United States has E3, Japan has the Tokyo Game Show, and Europe has Games Convention (GC). Held in Leipzig, this year's GC will run August 24-27. This year looks to be the biggest fair yet, as the exhibition area has grown by 13 percent and the exhibitor list has grown by 31 percent to 367 names.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Ubisoft today reported an impressive 62 percent increase in revenue for its first quarter, bolstered largely by sales of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter for Xbox 360 and PC, and Heroes of Might & Magic V for the PC.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Poland-based Nibris recently sent some exclusive information our way regarding their highly-anticipated yet highly-mysterious Wii title, Sadness. Fans holding their breath for any new in-game shots might as well pass out now; Nibris has said that they will not publish any screens without the direct approval of their publisher.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
THQ today announced losses for its first quarter, even as licensed titles like Disney/Pixar's Cars help sales surpass expectations.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 27th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/721/721148p1.html">Gearbox Backs Wii</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/721/721076p1.html">Cryptic Harbors Next-Gen Plans</a> 
Video:<a href="http://media.ds.ign.com/media/826/826993/vids_1.html">Star Fox Command</a> 
Video:<a href="http://media.ds.ign.com/media/774/774646/vids_1.html">Mario Hoops 3-on-3</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/721/721117p1.html">Cooking Navi Import Cooktest</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/26/nintendo-of-korea-wru/">Nintendo of Korea WRU?</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.thewiire.com/news/376/1/Sonic_Wild_Fire_Two_Years_in_Development">Sonic Wild Fire Two Years in Development</a> 
The latest issue of UK-based Nintendo: The Official Magazine disclosed new information regarding Sonic the Hedgehog's first Wii outing, tentatively dubbed Wild Fire.You can read the rest of this from The Wiire above. 
Almost three weeks ago, Nintendo was supposed to have opened its Korean branches. Yet, as the Korea Times reports, Nintendo is not even close to setting up shop.You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
If there's one thing I've learned over the past couple of years of living in Japan, it's that girls love the DS. Girls also just love to cook for their men, meaning Nintendo's latest Touch Generations had the "recipe" for success right from the start.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
IGN has another Mario Hoops 3-on-3 Video.You can see it by clicking the link above. 
IGN has another Star Fox Command video.You can see it by clicking the link above. 
For a while now, twin comic-inspired MMORPG titles City of Heroes and City of Villains have been letting players dress up in brightly-colored skin-tight suits safely and discretely. With online crime-fighting and evil scheming now in place, developer Cryptic Studios is starting on new projects -- with both the PC and next-generation consoles in mind.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
It looks like you can add another big-name third party developer to Nintendo's growing roster of Wii contributors. Gearbox Software, best known for the critically acclaimed Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 on PlayStation 2 and Xbox (the latter of which scored a 9.3 by IGN.com), revealed to IGN that it is signed up for the Big N's new console.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 26th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/720/720864p1.html">Nintendo Encodes Wii Launch Date?</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/720/720881p1.html">Square Enix Reveals Summer Lineup</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/720/720913p1.html">Dalmatians Frolic Stateside</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/720/720940p1.html">Now Playing In Japan</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/720/720991p1.html">The Nintendo Minute: Vol. 32</a> 
News:<a href="http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=9938">DID YOU KNOW? NINTENDO GAME OFFERINGS HEAT UP AS THE WEATHER COOLS DOWN</a> 
Updated:Future Releases 
I finally got around to updating the Future Releases section.So you can check out what is coming within the next few months from now. 
The fourth quarter of 2006 will herald a new era for Nintendo with the launch of its remarkable new Wii™ home video game system. But that's not what this news item is about! How could that be, you ask? Perhaps the secret to the launch information for Wii is somehow encoded in the text of this news item.You can read the rest of this from Nintendo's Press Room above. 
How Wii might benefit from the success of Nintendo DS.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Following a summer slowdown, things have started to pick up over in Japan. Last week, the PS2 saw a particularly anime-heavy line-up that included the Gun Parade finale, its School Rumble title, and Battle Stadium D.O.N.. Battle Stadium also appeared as a rare GameCube title.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
In a brief mailing today, Nintendo revealed its current line-up of first-party Nintendo DS titles scheduled to ship by the end of the year. Among the dates is the revelation that Nintendogs: Dalmatian and Friends will make an appearance in the US this fall.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
The summer heat might drive some people to the beach, but to others, it's the respite of the living room sofa that beckons. Well, it's a good thing Square Enix just revealed its final summer lineup. The company plans to ship four different titles to keep as many people away from sun's deadly rays as possible.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
A mysterious press release from Nintendo today teases that a message detailing the Wii launch date may be hidden within its text. Now, as the release says, it may all be a rouse to get us to read about Nintendo's other games, but we just can't help ourselves.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 25th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/720/720641p1.html">Nintendo Profits Climb on DS Success</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.camphyrule.com/">Camp Hyrule Registration begins today</a> 
You heard right Registration for Camp Hyrule begins today.Nintendo is putting the finishing touches on it right now.They will announce that it is open once they finish it.If you successfully register for Camp Hyrule you will get the following message:Welcome Camper! 
 
You have successfully reserved a spot for Nintendo's Camp Hyrule 2006. Camp Hyrule will take place the week of August 14 - 18 and is found at www.CampHyrule.com. You'll be receiving more information about Camp Hyrule from your Camp Counselor the week before Camp Hyrule begins. 
 
We can't wait to see you there! 
 
Camp Hyrule Administrators 
Nintendo reported a 10.2 percent increase in first-quarter net profit today, crediting the healthy earnings to the success of the Nintendo DS Lite and hit games for the system, such as Brain Age and New Super Mario Bros.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 24th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=wii.nintendo&ei=UTF-8&fr=slv8-msgr&vst=0&vs=wii.nintendo.com&u=wii.nintendo.com/wifi.html&w=wii+nintendo&d=YF9stzmtNIZ4&icp=1&">Nintendo's Wii Wi-Fi page</a> 
Yahoo cached Nintendo Wii's Wi-Fi section.You can see it by clicking the link above. 
 
Added on July 23rd,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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Rest:I will rest today. 
Yeah I will Rest today since there is nothing new from the Nintendo Gaming world.More tomorrow so until then Zelda Dreams and Tetra wishes to all and to all a good night. 
 
Added on July 22nd,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/720/720398p1.html">Comic-Con 2006: LucasArts Comments on Wii</a> 
News:<a href="http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/720/720397p1.html">Bit Generations</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/720/720122p1.html">Pikachu DS Lite Set for Japan</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/720/720146p1.html">Nintendo Plans Winning Eleven Bundle</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/720/720121p1.html">Miyamoto Shares Wii Secrets</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/720/720373p1.html">Comic-Con 2006: Kick-off!</a> 
Since Comic-Con isn't exactly a show for gamers, many of the titles at Nintendo's booths are essentially the same as they were at E3, offering an upgrade here and a bug fix there. Still, we'll be burning the midnight oil to bring you all new movies and hands-on impressions of the latest DS titles out there, and are on constant patrol for new titles that may be hiding in the shadows as well.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Nintendo game master Shigeru Miyamoto, speaking with Japan's monthly Nintendo Dream as part of the magazine's 10th anniversary festivities, has shared a few intriguing details on the Wii, its controller, and his upcoming games. 
The dialogue turned at one point to, of all things, left-handed and right-handed gaming. Miyamoto is left-handed, and he said that he's recently been trying to get used to using the remote/nunchuck pair in the "reverse" way -- that is, the remote in the left and the nunchuck in the right hand. While he's been getting used to playing like this, he feels lefties who've grown accustomed to playing games the current way will have an easier time of playing Wii games like everyone else.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
It seems like news of DS Lite bundles and color variations are springing up every day. Sometimes, twice in one day! Earlier, we reported on a limited edition Crystal White DS Lite that features Pikachu artwork on its top. Following that story, we learned of another way to get the DS Lite, this time involving Konami's Winning Eleven series.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
If a pink colored DS Lite caused lines of over 400 to form outside of Japan's largest videogame retailers on a rainy Thursday morning, just imagine the kind of commotion a Pokemon themed DS Lite will cause. Sadly, we're not going to find out, at least not in the near future.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
One year later, these concepts have shown their faces - in Japan. The series is known in that territory as Bit Generations, a collection of "style vs. substance" games that are simple in look, simple in concept, and surprisingly addictive. These are clearly pet projects from Nintendo designers who have been given free reign to design their own simple game. They're also budget priced at a few hundred yen cheaper than the less expensive Game Boy Advance game, which makes sense considering what you'd get for the same buck in a full-fledged product. You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
In a Star Wars panel this afternoon at the San Diego Comic-Con, LucasArts representative Steve Sansweet confirmed that the company that would be working with all three next generation systems, most importantly for us, the Wii. During the Q&A session, a younger gamer took the microphone and asked if the company would be showing support for the newest motion-controlled Nintendo console. Sansweet's responded simply by stating the likeness between the Wii controller and a lightsaber, followed by a statement that LucasArts would be supporting every next generation system.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 21st,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/719/719985p1.html">Comic-Con 2006: TMNT Strikes Back!</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/720/720025p1.html">Championship Gaming Invitational</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/719/719883p1.html">Comic-Con 2006: Kick-off!</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/719/719893p1.html">Hundreds Line Up for DS Lite</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/719/719927p1.html">Nintendo Responds to DS Cracks</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/720/720009p1.html">Animal Crossing Goodies from Toys 'r Us</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=UO6v2DCMap2sf1FFDLiFHU6az_ObkYdX&page=">Great News for Nintendo Fans Headed to Comic-Con 2006</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/20/how-important-are-first-party-games-for-wii/">How important are first-party games to Wii?</a> 
Yahoo! News has an interesting, albeit slightly obvious, piece analyzing the importantance of first-party franchises to Wii's success. From the article: "Nintendo doesn't want a repeat of the GameCube performance, a scenario in which it couldn't really get a 'cool factor' going against the PlayStation and Xbox... and the Wii will go only so far with Mario. Nevertheless, Mario -- along with Link and the Zelda franchise -- are important assets for Nintendo, and they both will serve the company well."You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
As if you needed more to do at Comic-Con, Nintendo sets up shop and delivers game demos, special guest appearances and more.You can read the rest of this from Nintendo above. 
 Is your Animal Crossing: Wild World house looking a little sparse? This weekend, Toys 'r Us stores will be beaming out exclusive items to wireless-ready Nintendo DS systems sitting in Tag Mode.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Grab your Nintendo DS Lite. Go on, we'll wait. Close the system and look on the back, and focus on the hinges that connect the upper half to the lower half. If you see a physical cracking, you're among a growing minority of Nintendo DS Lite users who have discovered a slight defect in the system.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
In Japan, where DS and Brain Age are king, all it took were a new color and a digital cook book to get hundreds lining up outside of store fronts early in the morning. The 20th marked the release of the new Noble Pink color DS Lite, along with Nintendo's latest Touch Generation title, a cooking assistant called Shaberu! DS Oryouri Nabi. The DS crazed Japanese reacted with the expected frenzy.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
If E3 is the end all be all of gaming goodness, Comic-Con is its evil twin in the entertainment world. Starting originally as a hybrid art show containing anime and American comics, Comic-Con continues to be invaded each year by more and more movie, television, and gaming content as well. As one Nintendo representative put it to us, "Comic-Con is now becoming a chance for gamers to check out what they may have missed at E3, and have their own mini-show to enjoy the spirit and games we have to offer." Looking at the showroom floor, it's true.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
DirecTV, in cooperation with IGN, Mountain Dew, Xbox, IGN parent company Fox Interactive Media, and Best Buy, will host and broadcast the Championship Gaming Invitational, a two-day kick-off competition in preparation for the Championship Gaming Series.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Today at the San Diego Comic-Con, Ubisoft announced it is creating a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game based on the upcoming CGI feature-length film. Currently titled TMNT, the game is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal, renowned for making Splinter Cell and famed for eating lots of pizza.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 20th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/719/719773p1.html">Outer Space and Mario</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.thewiire.com/news/369/1/Crash_Bandicoot_Title_Confirmed">Crash Bandicoot Title Confirmed</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/19/publishers-to-miss-boat-if-wii-sells-well-this-holiday/">Publishers to miss boat if Wii sells well this holiday</a> 
After a lackluster GameCube performance in terms of meeting sales and financial expectations, many publishers were reluctant to develop first generation titles for Nintendo's upcoming Wii. The Street writes: "'No one's going to make money on the software except Ubisoft,' whose Red Steel title Nintendo showcased at E3, says one hedge fund manager... 'Everyone got caught flat-footed.'"You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
According to Web site Total Video Games, Vivendi Universal Games is expected to bring a Crash Bandicoot title to Nintendo's next-generation console, Wii, in 2007.You can read the rest of this from The Wiire above. 
Super Mario Sunshine was at a disadvantage from the very beginning. Remember, this was the semi-official sequel to Super Mario 64, a project even today remembered as one of the best videogame platformers of all time. But in the interest of being objective for just a brief moment, let's altogether forget about Super Mario 64 and look exclusively at Sunshine. Was it a failure? Some Nintendo fans - more than you might expect, in fact - will tell you yes.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 19th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/719/719400p1.html">THQ Incinerates</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/719/719390p1.html">Sega Bringing Card Reader to DS</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/719/719391p1.html">Japanese Date Set for Pokemon</a> 
Screenshots:<a href="http://media.ds.ign.com/media/774/774646/imgs_1.html">Mario Hoops 3-on-3</a> 
Screenshots:<a href="http://media.ds.ign.com/media/826/826993/imgs_1.html">Star Fox Command</a> 
Screenshots:<a href="http://media.ds.ign.com/media/826/826998/imgs_1.html">Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/18/nintendo-we-are-not-aware-of-any-problems-with-the-hinge-of-th/">Nintendo: "We are not aware of any problems with the hinge of the DS Lite"</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/18/official-hidden-wii-pages-revealed/">Official hidden Wii pages revealed</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=PB0adfLZt8uRDAVADXkJopM2Bb2bd2ap&page=">Readin', Writin' and Rasterization: Making those Cute Mini Marios Isn't Exactly Child's Play</a> 
Recently, Tokyo Polytechnic hired a new prof. Not just any old guy in a tweed jacket, mind you, but Toru Iwatani, whose resume includes the line:You can read the rest of this from Nintendo above. 
Several official hidden Wii pages have surfaced on Nintendo.com with some new tidbits of information, though nothing major like a launch date and price. Regardless, this is what is being speculated: You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
IGN has released some new screenshots of Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis.You can see them by clicking the link above. 
MaxConsole has received Nintendo's response, via Cake PR, to reports of the DS Lite's hinge cracking. The official statement is as follows: You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
IGN has released some new screenshots of Star Fox Command.You can see them by clicking the link above. 
IGN has released some new screenshots of Mario Hoops 3-on-3.You can see them by clicking the link above. 
Nintendo has at last announced a final Japanese release date for the first true DS Pokemon RPG. Diamond & Pearl are set to hit Japan on 9/28, each carrying the standard DS game price of 4800 yen.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Nintendo's e-reader is returning. Sort of. While the Big N played with card reading technology on the Game Boy Advance a few years back, Sega is the one taking the challenge on the DS.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
THQ today announced the formation of a new development team, Incinerator Games, the latest addition to THQ's growing internal studio system. Based in Carlsbad, Calif., Incinerator is comprised of veterans of the Twisted Metal, NFL GameDay and MLB 2006: The Show projects from Sony's 989 studios, as well as the Midnight Club franchise from Rockstar. Incinerator is primarily focused on development for next generation consoles.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 18th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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Birthday:Today is my Birthday. 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/719/719299p1.html">Macronix Supplies Wii</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/mail/">N-Query</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/719/719258p1.html">Non-Game Flood</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/719/719324p1.html">Nintendo at Comic-Con</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.thewiire.com/news/365/1/Red_Steel_Multiplayer_Not_Only_Onscreen">Red Steel Multiplayer: Not Only On-screen?</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.thewiire.com/news/364/1/THQ_More_Unique_Less_Exclusive">THQ: More Unique, Less Exclusive</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.thewiire.com/news/363/1/EA_Wii_Could_Be_First_Overall">EA: Wii Could Be "First Overall"</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=jQ54eABf1QxvFG5cSg8563GEJscUSJuG&page=">Nintendo DS Becomes America's Top-Selling Video Game System</a> 
In a triumph for innovation, the dual-screen Nintendo DS portable became America's top-selling video game system of any type in June, according to independent sales numbers just released by the NPD Group. The introduction of the new DS Lite version, featuring a smaller profile and more brilliant display, boosted total sales to nearly 600,000 units, almost double that for any other game device, and alone represented more than a third of total industry system purchases for the month.You can read the rest of this from Nintendo above. 
Speaking with gaming site Eurogamer, Electronic Arts Corporate Communications Vice President Jeff Brown commented on the third-party publisher's support of Nintendo's new console, as well as Wii's potential success as a second system.You can read the rest of this from The Wiire above. 
In an interview conducted by Eurogamer, THQ President and CEO Brian Ferrell reiterated his company's interest in Wii and shared his view on the benefits of platform competition for software publishers.You can read the rest of this from The Wiire above. 
In an interview hosted on magazine GamePro's Web site, Red Steel's Creative Director Nicolas Eypert provided an engimatic hint regarding the title's multiplayer.You can read the rest of this from The Wiire above. 
Nintendo announced today that gamers attending this year's International Comic-Con will have an exclusive chance to get a first hands-on session with some of the hottest Nintendo DS titles on the way, as well as a chance to meet the voice of franchise star Mario and win some awesome Nintendo swag.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
The mega-ton just happened. Well, if you're into non-games, that is. A few of Japan's lesser known third party publishers combined together this past week to share screens and details on 12 games that should help solidify the DS's position as the casual game champion.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Battery power afterthoughts, sensor bar functionality, Virtual Console originals and much more.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
The Tappei Times is reporting that chipmaker Macronix expects at least 35% of its sales for the year to be generated from shipments of its mask ROM for use in Nintendo's upcoming Wii console.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Today is my Birthday so now i am 23 years old today. 
 
Added on July 17th,2006 by EZLO21 at 2:30 A.M. 
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Rest:I will Rest again today. 
There is nothing new again so i will rest again.I had my Birthday Party last night and i got 150 dollars as my gift from all of my friends and family where i live.My Older Brother got me a Wireless Keyboard and Wireless Mouse as my gift from him.My 23rd Birthday is tomorrow.More tomorrow so until then Zelda Dreams and Tetra wishes to all and to all a good night. 
 
Added on July 16th,2006 by EZLO21 at 2:30 A.M. 
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Rest:I will Rest today. 
There is nothing new from the sources that i have checked. Also Nintendo Power Vol 207 has not came yet.So Zelda Dreams and Tetra wishes to all and to all a good night. 
 
Added on July 15th,2006 by EZLO21 at 1:30 A.M. 
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Notice:Topsite list Changes 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/718/718890p1.html">Treyarch Tackling James Bond</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/718/718946p1.html">Wii Controllers: Unlocking the Secrets</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/718/718878p1.html">Mario Hoops Gets Squared</a> 
Screenshots:<a href="http://media.ds.ign.com/media/826/826993/imgs_1.html">Star Fox Command</a> 
Screenshots:<a href="http://media.cube.ign.com/media/827/827016/imgs_1.html">Super Paper Mario</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/14/report-us-game-sales-jump-25-in-june/">Report: US game sales jump 25% in June</a> 
According to games market researcher NPD, overall US video game sales jumped 25% in June to $844.5 million. The culprits? Nintendo's strong selling DS, THQ's Cars, and Microsoft's lack of Xbox 360 shortages. Game sales increased by 15% while hardware sales grew by nearly 33% over this time last year.You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
IGN has some Super Paper Mario screenshots as well you can see them by clicking the link above. 
IGN has some new Star Fox Command screenshots.You can see them by clicking the link above. 
Square Enix updated the Japanese Mario Hoops 3-on-3 website today with new character profiles and some sweet concept art. This latest update revealed the unexpected addition of Final Fantasy characters to the already incredible looking game. Finally, players will be able to see who would win a game of hoops: Daisy or Moogle.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
The Big N has been relatively hush-hush about the details of its innovative new Wii console and controller, choosing to release information during major events and then going quiet on the subject. But in official Wii developer documentation obtained by IGN, the company defines many of the hardware specifics and functionalities for its upcoming Wii controllers. We have some of those revelations below.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
A recent job listing at Activision suggests that Treyarch, the studio behind Call of Duty 3 and Ultimate Spider-Man, will be developing the next James Bond videogame.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
I will be upgrading the Zelda 101 Topsite list.So be ready for the changes.
Languages have been updated.You can now see your default language like if it is English you will see it.If it is Japanese you will see it and so on. 
 
Added on July 14th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/718/718418p1.html">EA Wiilly Excited</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/718/718488p1.html">Ubisoft Steps Into Driver Seat</a> 
Screenshots:<a href="http://media.wii.ign.com/media/826/826992/imgs_1.html">Project H.A.M.M.E.R.</a> 
IGN has some new Project H.A.M.M.E.R. Screenshots.You can see them by clicking the link above. 
Today Ubisoft announced it will acquire the Driver franchise, taking the wheel from Atari, which has published the action-on-wheels series for years now. In an agreement expected to close soon, Ubisoft will pay 19 million euros ($24 million) in cash for the franchise, technology rights, and most assets. Additionally, though Ubisoft is not acquiring the studio outright, the 80 members of Driver developer Reflections Interactive will become employees of Ubisoft.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Nintendo fans fearful of lackluster Wii third party contributions can break open the champagne, as EA has confirmed major support for the upcoming Wii system. According to an official release, EA has at least six Wii games currently in development, representing the Madden, Godfather, Tiger Woods, Harry Potter, Need for Speed, and SSX franchises.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 13th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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GameArt:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/718/718281p1.html">Legend of Zelda:Twilight Princess</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/mail/">N-query</a> 
Screenshots:<a href="http://media.wii.ign.com/media/800/800277/imgs_1.html">Sonic Wild Fire</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/718/718370p1.html">Retro Remix: Round 16</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/718/718183p1.html">New DS Lite Variations</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/12/final-fantasy-iii-and-black-ds-lite-editions-head-to-japan/">Final Fantasy III and black DS Lite editions head to Japan</a> 
Square-Enix is selling a bundle package of Final Fantasy III and a limited edition "Crystal White" DS Lite when the game launches this August 24 in Japan. This special edition DS features the artwork of Akihiko Yoshida and retails for a cool $198 even though the game itself costs $52.You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
The pink variation of the DS Lite isn't even out yet, but Nintendo Japan has still seen fit to announce two new color variations of the hardware. On 9/2, Nintendo will release the DS Lite Jet Black at the standard retail price of 16,800 yen. The system will become the fifth color variation for the hardware following Ice Blue, Emerald Navy, Crystal White and Noble Pink.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
IGN has released another Retro Remix this time round 16.You can read it by clicking the link above. 
IGN has some new Sonic Wildfire screenshots and you can see them by clicking the link above. 
Red Steel online, Wii load times, boxing and much more discussed.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Nintendo has released a batch of new art pieces for its anticipated new Wii action adventure The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The works showcase new characters and locations featured in the upcoming title, which is set to launch with the new console later this year.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 12th,2006 by EZLO21 at 1:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/717/717782p1.html">The Nintendo Minute: Vol. 31</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/11/pac-man-creator-leaves-namco-to-teach-game-developers/">Pac-Man creator leaves Namco to teach game developers</a> 
Notice:Zelda 101 Topsite list 
Coming:TGS Room 
I am making another sub site that will look much like the E3 Room.It is Zelda 101's TGS Room.It won't be dont for a while.However tho it will be done before TGS 2006.Also it will have 2 text types on each page.So once it comes time to show off Zelda 101's TGS Room i will give everyone another coming notice.If you are an affiliate with Zelda 101 you can get a preview of it.But for the fans i am sorry but you will have to wait. 
If you are going to join put the code on your website where it can be noticed.Also for ones who don't put the code up at all on there site will be removed.Also to keep spam off of the Zelda 101 topsite list i will be keeping the approve members on.So if you join be waiting for me to approve you.These new changes are taking place as i post this. 
In an recent interview with Japan's Famitsu game magazine, Pac-Man creator Toru Iwatani discussed his decision to leave Namco Bandai this March after 30 years to teach aspiring game developers at the university level. Although he expressed a desire to keep making games, he felt the need to teach development methods and communication skills for the betterment of the industry.You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
IGN talk's about Virtual Console's future.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 11th,2006 by EZLO21 at 2:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://www.thewiire.com/news/360/1/Wii_is_Perfect_Platform_for_new_TY_the_Tasmanian_Tiger_">Wii is "Perfect Platform" for new TY the Tasmanian Tiger</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/717/717661p1.html">Take-Two Faces SEC Inquiry</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/717/717730p1.html">Jon Stewart Hurts Congressman's Feelings</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/717/717668p1.html">Gunpey Confirmed for North America</a> 
Players who have lost themselves in blissful, life-devouring hours with Lumines or Meteos know how compelling puzzle games can be, even years after Tetris took up so much time. Following reports we saw in Famitsu last week, publisher Namco Bandai today announced that Q Entertainment, which added its puzzle-y powers to Meteos and Lumines, is developing Gunpey, a tribute to the WonderSwan puzzler by the late Gunpei Yokoi -- creator of the Game Boy and general Nintendo legend.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Most people have already seen The Daily Show segment "Player Haters," which mocks several congressmen for being out of touch -- even going as far as calling them "insane."You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
In what appears to be the latest in a series of legal issues for the embattled videogame publisher, Take-Two Interactive revealed today that it is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding certain stock option grants made by the company as employee compensation.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
In an interview with Australia-focused Nintendo site Aussie-Nintendo, Krome Studios' Co-Founder and Creative Director Steve Stamatidiadis touched on the developer's plans to bring a new iteration of its TY the Tasmanian Tiger franchise to Wii in the future.You can read the rest of this from The Wiire above. 
 
Added on July 10th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:40 A.M. 
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News:Camp Hyrule Time Again!! 
This year, registration for Camp Hyrule is scheduled to take place July 25 - July 27 at <a href="http://www.camphyrule.com">CampHyrule.com</a>.You can read more about Camp Hyrule to the left in our Camp Hyrule Section or at the offical website for Camp Hyrule. 
 
Added on July 9th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://www.thewiire.com/news/358/1/Nintendo_Opens_Korean_Offices">Nintendo Opens Korean Offices</a> 
Announced at a recent meeting with shareholders, Nintendo's most recent subsidiary, Nintendo of Korea, is officially open.It has been open for 2 days now as of this post.You can read the rest of this from The Wiire above. 
 
Added on July 8th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/717/717260p1.html">Tingle Lives</a> 
News:<a href="http://wiispin.com/2006/07/06/cnn-rumour-proved-wrong/">CNN Rumour Proved Wrong</a> 
In the past few days a rumour has spread around the internet that Nintendo are planning to release the Wii around September, which is a lot earlier than everyone had previously expected. The rumour had originated from the Money section of CNN, which suggested an earlier launch because they believe that Nintendo is already making the final models of the Wii, which will be sold at launch. Now a Nintendo spokesperson has quickly proved these rumours to be completely false in saying that; You can read the rest of this from Wiispin above. 
One of the most unexpected DS titles has just gotten one of the wackiest official websites we've ever seen. Nintendo Japan has opened up an official site for Fresh Tingle's Rose Colored Rupee Land, the new DS RPG starring Link's little companion, Tingle. The site can be accessed <a href="http://www.nintendo.co.jp/tincle/index.html">here</a>.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 7th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/716/716778p1.html">The Wii Connection</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/716/716729p1.html">Rainbow Six Denied</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/716/716595p1.html">DS Tops PSP Twice</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/716/716686p1.html">The Settlers to Populate DS</a> 
DS fans looking for another strategy sim may be in for a treat, as Ubisoft announced today it is bringing The Settlers to Nintendo's new portable system. Originating in 1993 for PC, The Settlers is a slower-paced real-time strategy game which, much like the Age of Empires series, puts as much focus on economy and unit management as it does on battle.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
If you keep up with the Japanese game scene, you'll know how hot the DS is over in Nintendo's home territory. The DS is so hot, in fact, that it wasn't just the number one selling piece of gaming hardware for the first half of 2006, but number two as well!You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
When it comes to tactical simulators, the Tom Clancy series sits at the top of the console list. Sure, the franchise isn't always the most realistic, often featuring over-the-top scenarios and cutting-edge technology that would make James Bond blush, but that's all part of the excitement.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
Flash back in time to Los Angeles, circa 2003. Nintendo, in an attempt to "wow" a crowd of a thousand hungry press conference attendees, demonstrates its latest innovation: Pac-Man Vs., a version of the classic pill-munching arcade game played not just on one system, but two: connect the Game Boy Advance to the GameCube and you can experience the two-decade old game in a whole new, multiplayer fashion! You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 6th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/716/716482p1.html">Wii Enters Manufacturing?</a> 
News:<a href="http://ds.ign.com/articles/716/716465p1.html">New DS Mech Game From Nintendo</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/05/japanese-still-in-love-with-ds/">Japanese still in love with DS</a> 
News:<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/05/commentary/column_gaming/index.htm?cnn=yes">Nintendo's Wii may get early launch</a> 
News:<a href="http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=j6FzRm4lYox74U_XyjLBzLiC_9xwonF8&page=">Hollywood and Video Games! Friend or Menace?!</a> 
Last week, the Beverley Hills Hotel played host to power players in the video game and film industries in the first annual Hollywood and Games Summit. The keynote address was given by Paul T. A. Anderson, director of such films as Alien vs. Predator and Resident Evil.You can read the rest of this from Nintendo above. 
Nintendo has stated numerous times that its next generation video game machine will be less expensive than the competition. Now it appears that it might be on store shelves considerably earlier than many were expecting as well.You can read the rest of this from CNN Money above. 
As new colors and themes begin to surface, the DS Lite continues to take Japan by storm. According to recent numbers, the DS Lite sold 575,000 units last month bringing its grand total to 2.6 million since its launch. The system certainly has been quite the killer, despite some who claimed early on that the dual screen idea would just be a gimmick.You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
Nintendo has an original mech game in development for the DS, the latest issue of Famitsu reveals. Developer Sandlot is hard at work on Chousouju Mecha MG, a mech game where you use the stylus to directly manipulate your mech on the battle field.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
In a recent edition of his Game Over column on CNN Money, Chris Morris refers to an analyst note suggesting Nintendo is already manufacturing final retail Wii units -- well ahead of the system's expected launch this fall.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
 
Added on July 5th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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Rest:I am going to rest today. 
I hope you all had a great 4th of July last night.I am going to rest today since there is nothing new to report about or find from a source.So until tomorrow Zelda Dreams and Tetra wishes to all and to all a good night. 
 
Added on July 4th,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/03/nintendo-of-korea-opens-july-7th/">Nintendo of Korea opens July 7th</a> 
Holiday:Happy 4th of July 
Happy Independent's Day to Everyone.I hope Everyone has a great one. 
Nintendo is looking to gain ground in South Korea with the launch of a wholly owned subsidiary in Seoul, set to open up this Friday. The 30 billion Yen division will begin localizing DS titles for the Korean language as early as July 20th.You can read the rest of this from Joystiq above. 
 
Added on July 3rd,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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Rest:I am going to rest today. 
Yeah i am going to take a break for today.So until then Zelda Dreams and Tetra wishes to all and to all a good night. 
 
Added on July 2nd,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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Poll Results:What Next Gen System will you get? 
New poll:What New Characters do you want in Super Smash Bros Brawl? 
New Affiliate:Donkey Kong Galaxy 
We have a new affiliate and it is Donkey Kong Galaxy.They are a new website be sure to give them a friendly visit. 
You will like this month's poll as well. 
Yes the Results for last month's poll are here and it is as follows: 
X-Box 360 4% 2 
Playstation 3 5% 3 
Nintendo Wii 64% 36 
X-Box 360 and Nintendo Wii 11% 6 
Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii 7% 4 
X-box 360 and Playstation 3 2% 1 
All 3 next Gen systems 7% 4 
56 votes total 
 
Added on July 1st,2006 by EZLO21 at 12:00 A.M. 
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News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/716/716321p1.html">N-Query: Weekend Edition</a> 
News:<a href="http://wii.ign.com/articles/716/716109p1.html">Atari Losses Deeper than First Reported</a> 
In the same week we observe the birth of the gaming icon, Atari has posted additional losses for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2006.You can read the rest of this from IGN above. 
IGN released another N-query this time the Weekend Edition of it.It talks about Naruto For Wii?,Wii Sports,Internet Solutions,All About the Add-ons, and much more.You can read it from the link above.