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  • Get tooled up with 8-in-1 Wii-mote weapon set

    Get tooled up with 8-in-1 Wii-mote weapon set

    2 January 2008, 09:36

    They didn't have gaming accessories like this when we were kids! Dragon Electronics new weapon kit for Wii allows you to disguise your wii-mote as a number of weapons for ...

  • SWOS fixed and available for download

    SWOS fixed and available for download

    2 January 2008, 08:44

    The new year on HEXUS.gaming kicks off with the news that a working version of Sensible World of Soccer is now available to download.

  • Wii 'tweezer' attacked - hardware unlocked

    Wii 'tweezer' attacked - hardware unlocked

    31 December 2007, 08:47

    The Nintendo Wii has now been officially hacked giving full access to its hardware and allowing for the future running of native homebrew.

  • Nintendo Wii Wins 2007 Customers' Choice Award

    28 December 2007, 10:33

    Nintendo Wii Wins 2007 Customers' Choice Award, Despite Shortage In Lead Up To Christmas.

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  • Get back to the gym, Wii Sports is no alternative

    Get back to the gym, Wii Sports is no alternative

    21 December 2007, 13:21

    Don't cancel that gym subscription just yet. UK experts have concluded that playing Wii Sports does indeed use more energy than traditional games, but not enough to contribute toward the ...

  • Nintendo's Xmas gift on Wii virtual console

    Nintendo's Xmas gift on Wii virtual console

    21 December 2007, 12:00

    Nintendo's Christmas gift to you comes in the shape of three new retro titles that are now available for download via the Virtual Console.

  • Nintendo suffering knock-on effects of Wii shortage

    Nintendo suffering knock-on effects of Wii shortage

    20 December 2007, 12:54

    While Sony and Microsoft have their business plans set out in stone for the coming year , Nintendo are still reeling from the Wii stock shortages over the Christmas which ...

  • Emergency Mayhem - Wii

    Emergency Mayhem - Wii

    19 December 2007, 11:22

    Duck for cover as Codemasters puts players in charge of the emergency services in the most accident-prone city of all time in Emergency Mayhem for Wii.

  • SWOS (Xbox 360) not working online

    SWOS (Xbox 360) not working online

    19 December 2007, 10:22

    We've waited so long for this game, looking forward to reliving those glory days with friends online, but there's one slight problem: You can't get online!

  • Review: Super Mario Galaxy - Wii

    Super Mario Galaxy - Wii

    18 December 2007, 13:11

    My mum hates it! And so does my wife! But, what about me? Is it really worthy of the hype? Find out what I think of the biggest Wii game ...

  • Linkin Park and more in new Guitar Hero III content

    Linkin Park and more in new Guitar Hero III content

    18 December 2007, 09:06

    Activision has confirmed a new track pack and single song downloads for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock on Xbox 360 and PS3, which include - in their words - ...

  • Get Sensible on Xbox Live Wednesday

    Get Sensible on Xbox Live Wednesday

    18 December 2007, 08:55

    Finally, the day has almost arrived! Xbox live subscribers can get their hands on the Sensible World of Soccer via the Xbox live marketplace this Wednesday, 19th December at 9:00 ...

  • Intel predict future for Nintendo Wii 2

    Intel predict future for Nintendo Wii 2

    17 December 2007, 10:40

    In an interview with Business Week, Justin Rattner, chief technology officer at Intel touched on the future of gaming, predicting that a future Nintendo console will not even need to ...

  • Safari simulation stampedes onto Wii: Wild Earth: African Safari

    Safari simulation stampedes onto Wii: Wild Earth: African Safari

    14 December 2007, 09:38

    Wild Earth: African Safari is Majesco Studio's simulation set in Africa’s Serengeti National Park, where players are rewarded for taking top quality photos of the colourful wildlife. What...no guns?

  • Wii's Popcorn Arcade and the Orbs of Doom

    13 December 2007, 10:42

    ‘Myth Makers: Orbs of Doom’ is the 13th title available from Popcorn Arcade and will ship this fall.

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  • Wii's No More Heroes censored for UK market

    Wii's No More Heroes censored for UK market

    11 December 2007, 12:09

    Due to the violent and bloody nature gameplay in Ubisoft's No More Heroes, the game will be edited for the European market. If easily offended by cartoon blood, look away ...

  • BBFC Considers Position On Manhunt 2

    10 December 2007, 15:58

    The Manhunt 2 debate continues.

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  • Nintendo pull UK Wii advertising?

    Nintendo pull UK Wii advertising?

    10 December 2007, 10:50

    As demand continues to outstrip supply, rumour has it that Nintendo has canceled Wii advertisements over the Christmas period.

  • Igor movie coming to Wii and DS in 2008

    Igor movie coming to Wii and DS in 2008

    10 December 2007, 10:31

    The film version of "Igor" is a playfully irreverent comedy that plans brings a new twist to the classic monster genre. The movie will be converted to a videogame in ...

  • 2K and Don King presents Prizefighters for Xbox 360,DS and Wii

    2K and Don King presents Prizefighters for Xbox 360,DS and Wii

    10 December 2007, 09:47

    2K Sports are set to expand their sporting portfolio by teaming up with boxing promoter Don King to create a brand new IP based on the hard-hitting sport.

  • Nyko whack out wireless Nunchucks for Wii

    Nyko whack out wireless Nunchucks for Wii

    7 December 2007, 12:54

    Japanese gaming accessory manufacturer, Nyko Technologies are all set to unveil their new line of wireless Nunchucks for Wii!

  • All British shoppers want for Christmas is Wii

    All British shoppers want for Christmas is Wii

    7 December 2007, 09:53

    Data collected by an online intelligence service confirms that the British are going mad for Wii this Christmas, closely followed by the DS and Ugg boots of course.

  • NiGHTS leads the way for Wii 2008 release schedule

    NiGHTS leads the way for Wii 2008 release schedule

    6 December 2007, 13:09

    Nintendo has confirmed their current schedule for Wii and DS in 2008, and it's Sega's NiGHTS which stands out in the first month of the new year, but it's Mario ...

  • EA offer martial arts party game on DS and Wii

    EA offer martial arts party game on DS and Wii

    5 December 2007, 14:22

    A martial arts party game may not sound very appealing to all you couch potatoes out there, but when you learn that the game in question is being released on ...

  • Wii Fit launches in Japan

    Wii Fit launches in Japan

    3 December 2007, 12:36

    You'd think that Nintendo would have mercy on the heavier among us and bring Wii Fit to the USA first but that isn't the case as Wii Fit launched in ...

  • Nintendo slammed by Greenpeace

    Nintendo slammed by Greenpeace

    29 November 2007, 11:23

    We love Nintendo for their unique videogames, but Greenpeace, whose aim it is to expose global environmental problems, don't care much for gaming. They've got bigger things on their minds.

  • Johnny Rotten speaks his mind at GHIII event

    Johnny Rotten speaks his mind at GHIII event

    29 November 2007, 10:29

    It wasn't the brightest move in the world to use Johnny Rotten to help promote Guitar Hero III at the recent launch party in the UK. We haven't made our ...

  • Sensible World of Soccer finally dated

    Sensible World of Soccer finally dated

    28 November 2007, 09:20

    Codemasters has confirmed a final release date for the anticipated Sensible World of Soccer on Xbox live arcade and it's good news!

  • Japanese download Nintendo DS demos via Wii

    Japanese download Nintendo DS demos via Wii

    27 November 2007, 11:40

    The Minna no Nintendo channel has today launched in Japan, allowing consumers to download Nintendo DS games via their Wii.

  • Wii can't meet consumer demand - again

    Wii can't meet consumer demand - again

    27 November 2007, 10:03

    Amazon sell 1,400 Wii on 10 minutes, HMV Oxford Street sell out in just over 30 minutes; it's the same old problem for Nintendo this Christmas.

  • Romantics sue Activision over Guitar Hero

    Romantics sue Activision over Guitar Hero

    22 November 2007, 09:12

    Members of rock band, The Romantics are suing Activision Publishing because they believe that their song, "What I Like About You", which appears in Guitar Hero Encore, Rocks the 80's, ...

  • The House Of The Dead 2&3 Returns on Wii

    The House Of The Dead 2&3 Returns on Wii

    19 November 2007, 10:39

    SEGA has confirmed that they'll be releasing The House of the Dead 2&3 Return, a combination of The House of the Dead 2 and The House of the Dead III, ...

  • Ghostbusters - The first screenshots!

    Ghostbusters - The first screenshots!

    19 November 2007, 10:21

    Vivendi Universal have said that they'll deliver a special gaming experience to the tremendous Ghostbusters’ fan base around the world when Ghostbusters the videogame is launched in Autumn 2008. We've ...