EA's Skate coming to Wii and DS

EA's Skate created a lot of buzz a couple of months ago by seemingly knocking off Tony Hawk as the most innovative skateboarding video game franchise.  EA is going to release the game on Wii and DS as Skate It.  Interestingly, Skate It Wii will make use of the new balance board that's packaged with Wii Fit.  Sign me up.

Nintendo reclaims top spot in dev charts

Nintendo has reclaimed its crown as king of the dev charts according to this report. 

Viva Pinata for DS has a name

Viva Pinata for the DS will be subtitled Pocket Paradise.  The original title almost made me want to think about considering purchasing a 360 but then I came to my senses.  Luckily, Rare's upcoming DS version of Viva Pinata means I can continue to "make mine Nintendo."  VP: PP is scheduled for a fall release.

Manage a Convenience Store in new DS title

Combini DS is a Japanese title that allows the user to try his hand at managing a convenience store.  The game is set for a fall release in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Mario Kart should be rated "M" for mature

Mario Kart may be the most violent video of the year.

First smashed TVs; now broken hearts?

A couple of articles here about the latest trend:  teens who feel traumatized because Wii Fit called them "fat."  lol.  I'm sorry but that's funny.  Of course, parents are "outraged."

Nintendo Channel launches

The other day my Wii's glowing blue light let me know something was up.  That something was the launch of the promised Nintendo Channel.  It allows you to use your Wii as a DS download station.  If that's not enough there are video reviews of new releases and vids of Shiggy!  There is a downside.  You tinfoil hatters may not like to hear that the channel wants to log your Wii usage and send the data to Nintendo.  Personally I don't have a prob with it and the channel is well worth the data exchange.  Your call.

Nintendo controller coffee table.

It's one thing to build a coffee table shaped like the original Nintendo controller.  But to build a coffee table shaped like the original Nintendo controller that actually works as a controller?  This man should never have to work again.

DS turned my kids into monsters: Some nut mom.

Some nut mom has written an article claiming that the Nintendo DS turned her kids into monsters.  She urges parents to stay away.  Glad she ain't my mom.

Send your DS to Japan and they'll pimp it for you

Check out these pics of blinged out DS's.  Having your DS covered in damn jewels will set you back about 10,000 yen or $100.  All the rage in Japan, I'm not sure how well this over-the-top styling would go over here but you have to admit that the Japanese know how to rock a DS.