Date archives for January, 2011

January 5th, 2011
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No, Gears of War: Ultimate is Not Coming to Kinect Either

Remember that rumour in November that Gears of War 3 was coming to Kinect? It was swiftly pooh-poohed by Cliff Bleszinski, but less than two months later another rumour started doing the rounds that Gears of War: Ultimate was on the way to Kinect. Like the first rumour, this one blew up quicker than a Locust head after a sniper bullet, but it also proved just as empty.

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January 4th, 2011
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DS is North America’s Best-Selling Console Ever

47 million served

In its six years on sale in North America the DS has sold a whopping 47 million units, making it the nation's biggest-selling console ever, according to Nintendo's latest press release.

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DS is the Best-Selling Console Ever in the U.S.

47 million served

In its six years on sale in the United States the DS has sold a whopping 47 million units, making it the nation's biggest-selling console ever, according to Nintendo's latest press release.

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Features: Kinect Software Buyer’s Guide

Let us guide you

If you were one of the lucky millions to receive a Kinect sensor for Christmas, you're probably wondering which games to pick up and which to avoid, which is where we come in. As we've got every Kinect game reviewed we here at Kinectaku are in the perfect position to help you navigate the motion minefield and find a title that's right for you.

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Hey Microsoft, What is Avatar Kinect, Exactly?

Mysterious sign appears at CES

Tomorrow is the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, a chance for the leading lights in the entertainment and electronics markets to shout about their new innovations and how they plan to make 2011 their best year ever.

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Review: Music On: Drums

Hard to beat

Abylight's been putting out music games on DSiWare for a while, so you'd expect the Spanish studio to have it down to a fine art by now, but it's had a few bumps along the way. Thankfully Music On: Drums is a better outing than previous series entry Music On: Playing Piano, as it plays out more like an electronic drum sequencer than a virtual drum kit. While it can't beat stand-out DSiWare music package Rytmik, it's a competent and capable alternative.

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nintendolife.com/reviews

Review: Music On: Drums

Hard to beat

Abylight's been putting out music games on DSiWare for a while, so you'd expect the Spanish studio to have it down to a fine art by now, but it's had a few bumps along the way. Thankfully Music On: Drums is a better outing than previous series entry Music On: Playing Piano, as it plays out more like an electronic drum sequencer than a virtual drum kit. While it can't beat stand-out DSiWare music package Rytmik, it's a competent and capable alternative.

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Review: Relive 2010’s Biggest News Stories, WarioWare-Style

Oil spills, royal engagements, cat bins

If you can remember anything about 2010 that wasn't Nintendo-related, you're doing better than us. The only way we can recall the important events of the last twelve months is with this superb video created with WarioWare DIY by UK magazine NGamer, which features minigames based on ten of the biggest news stories of 2010.

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Review: Cross Everything and This Monster Hunter 3DS Rumour May Come True

Wait and see

Monster Hunter's spiritual home is on the PSP, where its many incarnations have sold countless millions in Japan, and far fewer copies elsewhere in the world. Last year saw its first appearance on a Nintendo console with the formidable Monster Hunter 3 (~Tri), a critical success, and since the revelation of the 3DS fans of the series have been insisting Capcom bring the series to Nintendo's next portable.

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Review: Kinect Sports and Dance Central Lead New Year Software Charge

Two risers and three re-entries

With Kinects nestled under countless Christmas trees two weeks ago, it makes sense that the software would enjoy a sales resurgence as families spend their pennies to see what exists past Kinect Adventures. The updated UK sales charts show five titles moving up the ranks, with two breaking into the top ten.

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