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The first 13 PSP Minis on the Playstation Store
Puzzles, shoot-em ups, even football and all under 100MB 1 October 2009 15:03 GMT
We were beginning to think it was never going to happen but, just like that, the PSP Go has arrived and, with it, the much anticipated PSP Minis.

There are 13 to choose from as of today, expected to grow to 50 by the end of the year. Each is no larger than 100MB...
Top five PSP games to have in your collection
Classics and soon-to-bes to download for your handheld gamer 29 September 2009 9:55 GMT
With the PSP Go inches from the shelves and few first-timers about to get stuck in, we thought it be best to give you five ways to spend your spondoolics with maximum satisfaction. There's more games on the PlayStation store than you can shake a tree of sticks at so, if...
VIDEO: LEGO Mindstorms machine solves sudoku
Clever robot is good with numbers 25 August 2009 12:46 GMT
Ever struggled with the solution to a Sudoku puzzle? If yes, then this specially programmed LEGO Mindstorms bot will make you feel like a right dunce.

The team behind it says: "This little robot solves a Sudoku puzzle all by itself. It scans the Sudoku puzzle...
Nintendo, Five announce auditions for "Britain's best brain"
Trials taking place for new TV show 3 July 2009 12:47 GMT
Nintendo and Five have announced auditions for a television show that will see a nationwide quest to find the "best brains in Britain".

The two companies are putting prospective contestants through a series of challenges in a nationwide road show which will...
Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima launches for iPhone
...and iPod touch 8 June 2009 17:23 GMT
We brought you news this might be the case, but now it's official - Dr. Kawashima is coming to the iPhone.

Namco Bandai has launched Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima for the iPhone and iPod touch.

Available to download from the App Store now,...
Rubik's 360 gets launch date
Hamleys debut confirmed 26 May 2009 14:58 GMT
The "next big thing" in the world of Rubik's Cube - the rotund Rubik's 360 - has been confirmed for launch on 15 July when the first UK-bound 360s will go on sale at Hamleys.

As we've brought you news of before, the new Rubik's brain-teaser claims to take the...
Brain Training heading to iPhone
"The Doctor will see you shortly" 12 May 2009 17:11 GMT
The Doctor will see you shortly, eh? This teaser strongly suggests we're in for a bit of brain training on the iPhone, in what would see Dr Kawashima debuting on a new platform... We will keep you posted.
First motion controlled game announced for N-Gage
New version of Bounce Boing Voyage coming soon 24 March 2009 16:15 GMT
Playing a leeetle bit of catch-up in today's accelerometer-enabled world of mobile gaming, Nokia has announced its first ever motion-controlled game for its N-Gage platform.

"Bounce Boing Voyage", described as the "jumpaliciously fun 3D classic game", will be...
Rubik's 360 announced
Eighties puzzle to see rotund new release this summer 2 February 2009 17:33 GMT
The Rubik's Cube has gotten yet another update with the announcement of the Rubik's 360, due to go on sale in UK shops this summer.

The new Rubik's brain-teaser claims to take the puzzle into a "new dimension" and gets a round, rather than square design.
New Play Control! Wii titles dated
Two GameCube classics reworked for the Wii 20 January 2009 15:59 GMT
Nintendo has announced release dates for two GameCube remakes that have been reworked in widescreen and revamped specifically with Wii controls in mind.

Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis fans will be delighted to see the return of their favourites on 6 February...
WiiWare update gets gamers thinking with Lonpos
Aims to test your powers of logic and concentration 19 January 2009 19:46 GMT
The new release for WiiWare this week will challenge your powers of logic and concentration, and really give your grey matter a bit of a work out.

Based on a real-life puzzle of the same name, Lonpos challenges gamers to arrange differently shaped pieces to...
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir coming to DS
Become the next Poirot and solve the murder mystery 9 January 2009 15:03 GMT
If you're the person that always wins a game of Cluedo, is addicted to Poirot and have carted yourself off on one of those Murder Mystery weekends before, then a new game from Big Fish Games may be just up your street.

Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir for DS...
EA and Hasbro to launch games channel on Xbox Live
Play family favourites like Scrabble online 7 January 2009 14:10 GMT
EA is set to launch its own gaming channel on Xbox Live, in association with Hasbro.

Family board game favourites such as Scrabble, Boggle, Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four and Sorry! will be available to play on the channel under the Hasbro Family Game Night...
Puzzle Arcade for Xbox Live tomorrow
Use your Live Vision camera to create your own puzzle 23 December 2008 16:52 GMT
Eidos Interactive is set to launch an interactive jigsaw puzzle game on to Xbox Live Arcade, aptly named Puzzle Arcade.

The game features a whole range of virtual puzzles, but that make full use of the Xbox Live service and the Live Vision camera.
Scrabble for DS slammed for rude language
Mother complains after buying it for son 11 December 2008 17:40 GMT
Scrabble for DS has come under fire after a mother bought the game for her son and found it spelling out rude words.

Tonya Carrington told the Daily Mail she was "taken aback" when she tried the game out for herself and found her computer-controlled opponent...
Namco releases More Brain Exercise for mobiles
Fifteen new brain-boggling games 11 December 2008 16:47 GMT
Namco Bandai has released the mobile game More Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima, that should keep your brain ticking over during the Christmas holiday.

The game introduces fifteen new brain-testing games officially tested by Dr. Kawashima of DS Brain Training...
Namco Bandai brings multiplayer to Pac-Man mobile
Get your friends to play as the ghosts 5 December 2008 17:07 GMT
Namco Bandai has updated its Pac-Man mobile game to include two new elements - a multiplayer mode and an online high-score table.

Optimised for a new generation of handsets, mobile users will, for the first time ever, be able to wirelessly challenge up to three...
Art Style Rotohex in four-strong WiiWare update
Second in the series now available 5 December 2008 10:52 GMT
As promised last week after the release of the first game in the Art Style Series, this week's WiiWare update offers you the second title in the collection - Rotohex.

Described as a "fast-paced puzzle game", you can play solo or with a friend, as you attempt...
Junior Brain Training coming in December
Mini quizzes for 6-11 year olds 27 November 2008 18:21 GMT
If you think your child could do with a bit of brain exercising while school is out over Christmas, Avanquest Software is set to release Junior Brain Trainer on the Nintendo DS.

Aimed at 6-11 year olds, the game features a variety of puzzles and quizzes set...
Nintendo to launch economy game for DS
Learn all about it with new game 6 November 2008 12:04 GMT
Nintendo is developing a game about that plans to teach you all about the economy. Yes, you read correctly - the economy.

Probably not one of Nintendo's biggest cashcow ideas, the publisher thinks it's about time the economy was made more fun, and has made a...
Tetris Party stacks up in the WiiWare update
Also Mega Man 9 DLC, Home Sweet Home and The Incredible Maze 24 October 2008 18:20 GMT
This week's WiiWare update gives you three new games to get your teeth into.

First is Tetris Party, an updated version of the old favourite featuring never-before-seen single-player and multiplayer variations of Tetris, including Field Climber, Stage Racer,...
Wii Fit yoga mat spotted in Target
How long 'til it makes it to the UK? 10 October 2008 17:50 GMT
If you enjoy the yoga element of Wii Fit, this Wii Fit Yoga Mat has been spied out in the States.

Target is selling the mat for $30 (£17), but from what we can tell it's not an official Nintendo release.

Still, it can't be long until we see such...
Midnight Bowling and Potpourii on WiiWare
Two new games up for grabs this week 10 October 2008 11:14 GMT
This week WiiWare has two completely different games for you to get your gaming fingers around, one for your brain and one for your brawn.

Firstly get ready to flex your muscles and show off your bowling prowess in Midnight Bowling. You can face up to three...
Brain Training games first up for DSi Shop
In US, no news on UK releases 3 October 2008 16:00 GMT
The two Brain Training titles will be first games released on the US Version of the DSi Shop, Nintendo of America has confirmed.

However, the games will be "retooled" for the new system, according to NoA president Reggie Fils-Aime.

Nintendo UK on...
LittleBigPlanet boss hints at PSP version
Job ad is also a bit of a giveaway 3 October 2008 11:56 GMT
The co-founder of the company behind PS3 game LittleBigPlanet, has expressed an interest in creating a PSP version of the game.

Mark Healy from Media Molecule said: "There's definitely scope for a PSP version. We've had discussions and talks, [but] nothing concrete...