News Tagged: Iwata

Thursday 9th April, 2009 - 20:30 BST

News: DSi Has a Strong Opening Weekend

DSi Has a Strong Opening Weekend

Just how many units did the DSi move its opening weekend?

It was announced earlier today by Nintendo's President and CEO Satoru Iwata and Senior Managing Director Shigeru Miyamoto , the DSi had a successful opening weekend overseas and moved over 600,000 units between North America and Europe combined. 300,000 units per territory is a pretty impressive number, especially for only two days of..

27 comments | In DS, DSi, Wii, Sales, Miyamoto, Iwata.

Thursday 9th April, 2009 - 16:56 BST

News: The DS To Get Video On Demand Service?

The DS To Get Video On Demand Service?

Iwata spills the beans.

It was announced before that the Wii would be getting its own video service before long in Japan, and eventually other territories should be following suit. Recently however President Iwata dropped a few tidbits about how this service may not be exclusive to Nintendo's home console. The Nintendo DS may be getting some love as well.Iwata says that the DS should be able to..

15 comments | In DS, DSi, Rumours, Iwata.

Monday 30th March, 2009 - 19:12 BST

News: Iwata Goes To Rhythm Heaven

Iwata Goes To Rhythm Heaven

The latest edition of Iwata Asks, featuring an interview with the team behind Rhythm Heaven for DS!

Although Rhythm Heaven is just now making its way outside of Japan, it has actually been in around for quite some time now. Beginning on the GBA under the title Rhythm Tengoku, it quickly garnered the attention of players with its quirky style and easy to use controls. Later came an arcade version,..

1 comment | In DS, Coming Soon, Iwata.