Nintendo Pictures + News

Wiinoma: TV Channel Coming To Nintendo Wii

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“By the end of 2009 anyone with a Nintendo Wii and an Internet connection will be able to see the new Wii television channel which will be called “Wiinoma”. The channel will feature a whole range of programmes for all ages and all walks of life including cartoons, training programs and even the occasional lifestyle program. Best of all they will be solely produced for Nintendo so you wouldn’t of seen it elsewhere.” [Link]

Military Using Nintendo Wii Wiimote For Combat Robots

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“‘Using the controller from the popular Nintendo Wii gaming system (the ‘Wiimote’) scientists from the Idaho National Laboratory, working with engineers from the U.S. Army, Foster-Miller, and iRobot, are developing novel ways to control military robots.’” [Link]

Lawsuit Claims Nintendo DS Caused House Fire

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“The January 2007 fire that caused ’substantial’ damage t theo residence of Kentucky resident French Harmon was sparked by a faulty Nintendo DS power adapter, alleges a lawsuit filed by Harmon’s insurance company Liberty Mutual. ‘The fire was caused by the [Nintendo DS and its AC adapter],’ reads the court filing, which was acquired by GamePolitics. ” [Link]

Girls Aloud To Promote Nintendo DS

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“Along with Julie Walters, Fern Britton, Harry Redknapp, Boyzone’s Keating and, yes, Star trek’s Patrick Stewart, UK girl group Girls Aloud will appear in a new Nintendo Karmarama-created campaign for the Nintendo DS.” [Link]