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News: PS2 the most played console of 2008 [PS2]
Source: gamepro.com

It turns out, according to their research, that the PS2 was played the most nationwide with 31.7 percent of the total time spent playing games, from January 2008 - October 2008. Xbox 360 came in second with 17.2 percent of the time, with the Wii coming in at 13.4 percent.

Year One: GameCube vs. Wii
Source: Nintendo Wii Fanboy

We imagine the GameCube isn't all that fond of the Wii, as the Wii managed to do everything the GameCube wished to do, only better.

IGN Presents The History of Super Mario Bros.
Source: IGN

After just three years, Nintendo's aggressive move into the North American videogame market proved a complete disaster. Out of three thousand units built, its much-hyped, last-ditch arcade shooter Radar Scope only sold one thousand units. The rest gathered dust in a warehouse.

The 10 biggest flops in video games
Source: gamepro

# 10. Super Mario Sunshine, # 5. Shaq Fu , see the rest of the list...

Pirates selling gameCube titles as Wii games
Source: Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Some pirates in the Philippines are trying to pass off GameCube games as Wii titles.

"I now pronounce you husband and dork": Gaming console wedding cake
Source: GameDaily

A precious stereotype is shattered by the fact that not only is the bride responsible for this awesome wedding cake but she's also rather attractive, too.

Ratatouille: Review for Wii
Source: gamez-vault.com

In THQ's Wii game Ratatouille (pronounced Rah-tah-too-ee), players control the hapless Remy as he devotes himself to his life-long dream – to become one of Paris' most accomplished chefs, just like his idol, the late Auguste Gusteau.

More Smash Bros Info in 1 Week?
Source: evilavatar.com

Ah, the countdown site. We used to be cool, but now you're getting a tad played. It appears as though the official SSBB website, Smash Bros. Dojo, has been effectively taken down. In its place sits a "counter" of sorts saying that the site will be relaunched in 6 days.

Xbox Uber-Boss Robbie Bach Takes a Shot At Nintendo's 'Underpowered' Wii.
Source: Newsweek

I'm actually not--the product has gotten more broad-base [sic] aclaim that I would have expected. It's a very nice product, but it actually has a relatively specific audience and a fairly specific appeal, frankly, based on one feature, which is the controller itself.

Cheap tool kit for opening game consoles
Source: Divineo

This tool kit includes the tools you need for the:

Thoughts on Halo 3 Beta: Part 1

This will be the first part of a two or three part series about my thoughts on Halo 3. Depending on how much I have to say about Halo 3, I might extend it.

SNES/NES controller to gamecube/Wii conversion project
Source: MAKE Magazine

Being able to play NES and SNES games on the Wii's Virtual Console is great (Thanks Nintendo!), but it's much more fun to do it with the original controllers.

All Games - Collection of Great Video Game Shows
Source: allgames.com

If you have never visited All Games and you are into video games you are doing yourself a disservice. All Games is a network of video game shows and podcasts that was created by Scot Rubin, one of the founders of G4 (and smart enough to leave when his vision became tainted).

The 40 Essential Gamecube Games
Source: geekidiot.com

With the widespread popularity of the Wii, and it's ability to play last generation games, we may be seeing a resurgence in Gamecube games.

Girls of NES: Hussies from the good old days before wii or ps3
Source: naser.blogsome.com

Syd Lexia (a twentysomething slacker who has a bachelor's degree in philosophy) rates the 23 girl/female characters of the NES according to hotness and of course, inner beauty. Don't miss it, cause tis' pure geek gold

Zelda: Twilight Princess Beta Content on Game Disc
Source: Gamespot

It may not be beta content per se, but it is content that was not included in the final version of the game, but the code remained on the disc. Well, I guess that is beta content then...

Nintendo hopes for Wii comeback
Source: BBC News

Nintendo releases its Wii games console in the US on Sunday, hoping to fight back against Sony and Microsoft. The Japanese firm dominates the handheld gaming space, selling more than 200m DS and Gameboys globally.

GameCube Zelda:TP Won''t be at Retail in US Either
Source: Joystiq

We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Nintendo Gamecube, we hardly knew ye.

The Reoccuring Rise and Subsequent fall of Atari

Atari. When anyone even mentions that name in passing, it evokes pure, sweet nostalgia for any gamer old enough to remember the Atari glory days.

Clearing Up GameCube controller to Wii Misconceptions
Source: gonintendo.com

WaveBirds and GameCube controllers can be used with all GameCube games and select Wii Disc games. WaveBirds are used as Nintendo GameCube controllers, so they need to use the receivers. The WaveBird receiver does indeed fit into the top of Wii.

Gamecube outsells xbox 360 in Japan
Source: cube.ign.com

Microsoft may have a hit on its hands with Xbox 360 in America, but the same cannot be said of the console's presence in Japan.

Super Paper Mario headed to Wii, Not GC?
Source: gamesarefun.com

Matt C. over at IGN recently let slip that Nintendo's Super Paper Mario, originally slated as a GameCube title, has been moved to Wii. He wasn't able to comment on this further, so the reasons for the move are unclear at this point.

Nintendo Grows Up... Sort of. Upcoming Zelda to be Rated T
Source: cubed3.com

For the first time in my own personal memory, one of Nintendo's major mascots is starring in a T-rated game. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for GameCube and Wii (later this year) will carry a T rating. It also appears to be very story-focussed.

Japaneese Hardware Sales - August 14 - 20
Source: -

DSL 74,495 PSP 41,535 PS2 26,833 GBASP 3,823 GBM 2,266 Xbox360 1,493 GC 922 DS 712 GBA 20 Xbox 7

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