Independent market research organization GfK Australia has confirmed that the Wii has reached the milestone of 750,000 units sell through in 102 weeks, making Wii the fastest selling console to hit that mark in Australian history.
If nothing else, it certainly marks one of the more creative marketing moves in the video game industry -- something Nintendo seems to have a knack for since Wii's inception.
Live musical performances have always been a fun part of the holidays. This year, Nintendo will be making spirits bright at family destinations and retail locations across the country with bands of street performers demonstrating Wii Music.
Wii Sports and Wii Fit have, for the most part, sold at astronomical rates. Though, the same cannot be said for the third brother in the family, Wii Music. Reported NPD numbers say that Wii Music sold more than 50,000 units, which isn't exactly terrible. However, compared to Wii Fit, Wii Music has garnered a less successful reception. Nintendo wholeheartedly believes in the game, however, and are more than willing to defend the game's sales...
In addition to celebrating their first year in South Africa, Core Gaming recently held the launch of Wii Music in Johannesburg. Wii Music will be landing on South African shelves before Christmas so make sure you don't miss out on Nintendo's latest musical innovation because it's sure to fill many stockings this festive season.
Be puzzled by mind bending brain teasers as you aim to uncover the mystery of Professor Layton and the Curious Village at all NintendoDS locations, see live demonstrations of the highly anticipated Wii Music and take a trip to the city in the all new Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City , both at selected Wii locations...
Run DMC has told us before that "it's tricky to rock a rhyme that's right on time, it's tricky". Apparently, it's not so tricky for Run DMC-er Joseph Simmons (aka Reverend Run) to rock a beat on Nintendo's Wii Music. He even gets his kids into the groove and it goes from DJ turn-tables to beat-boxing. It really looks quite creative. Wiki-wiki-what!?
Chart Get! has translated the latest Japanese Sales data from Media Create for 10/27 - 11/02.
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From N-Europe.com: "If you're planning on acquiring Trauma Centre: New Blood for the Wii, Wii Music or Professor Layton and the Curious Village at launch, you'll be able to receive a Stars Bonus of 50 Stars per product when you register the codes included with the games on the Nintendo of Europe website."
Shigeru Miyamoto has been discussing Wii Music as of late, and today there's another issue that has been brought up. Miyamoto recently responded to some of the harsh reviews of Wii Music handed out by critics, most specifically IGN's Matt Casamassina.
With Wii Music, those who do not find the game appealing will not be convinced otherwise at this point. Generally speaking, it seems as though most hardcore gamers will be staying away from the title. Shigeru Miyamoto, however, believes that there are some core gamers out there who will be attracted to what Wii Music brings to the table...
Wii Music tops the software sales charts in Japan this week. Does it have the same chance in the US/UK market?
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1UP reports: "The recent Rockefeller Center launch party in New York for Wii Music didn't attract the large crowd we usually see at Nintendo events. 1UP user Anthony Parisi attended the party and blogged on the low turnout, complete with pictures."
Here's the Wii Music song list now that 48 of the 50+ total soundtrack has been revealed. The list includes (in-game) videos for all songs, ranging from classic ballads and pop songs to Nintendo game themes.
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Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Wii Music, has described his latest project as "Not quite a game and not quite an instrument."
Nintendo has been holding Wii Music very close to its proverbial chest as of late. They have been so protective of the product, that there was not a single track confirmed for the game - until yesterday. According to SiliconEra, and verified by Nintendo of Japan, the first six tracks on the game are as follows: