Read more Wii stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/32641/wii.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:56:05 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/71967/gaming-causes-joint-pain-in-kids-study.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe repetitive motions involved in playing video games cause joint pain in children, according to a new study by a true expert—an 11-year-old gamer. Deniz Ince, with the help of his rheumatologist dad, studied joint pain among his fellow video game enthusiasts, aged 7 to 12. More than an...http://www.newser.com/story/71967/gaming-causes-joint-pain-in-kids-study.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 19 Oct 2009 16:04:13 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70176/nintendo-cuts-wii-to-200-in-price-war-with-sony.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNintendo is slashing the price of its Wii console by 20% worldwide, bringing the US price to $200—a cut announced just as Sony was beginning its presentation at the annual Tokyo Game Show. The prices of Sony's Playstation and Microsoft's Xbox were both dropped to $300 lately as the...http://www.newser.com/story/70176/nintendo-cuts-wii-to-200-in-price-war-with-sony.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 24 Sep 2009 8:24:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/66144/upgraded-remote-gives-wii-new-spark.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWith sales slowing, the Wii needs a shot in the arm, and Nintendo thinks it’s found one with Wii MotionPlus, a little accessory that plugs into the bottom of the controller, giving it a gyroscope that can detect more subtle motions. The results are nice, writes Katherine Boehret for the...http://www.newser.com/story/66144/upgraded-remote-gives-wii-new-spark.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 05 Aug 2009 11:12:50 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63732/harry-potter-charms-wii.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagGamers don't have to go to Hogwarts to fly on a broomstick, stir up potions or win a wand duel. They can pull off virtually the same stunts by picking up Wii controls in the latest game created for the popular console. Electronic Arts' Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince...http://www.newser.com/story/63732/harry-potter-charms-wii.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 07 Jul 2009 2:35:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62133/wii-sports-cause-real-injuries.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNintendo Wii players may find themselves saddled with the same sprains and fractures that haunt athletes, often because they don't treat the virtual games like real sports, doctors tell the Washington Times . Sprains are the most common injury because Wii Sports don't provide the same resistance that actual tennis, bowling,...http://www.newser.com/story/62133/wii-sports-cause-real-injuries.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 17 Jun 2009 16:10:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/59498/microsoft-may-unveil-wii-like-remote-in-june.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJust-released patent applications suggest Microsoft has indeed created a so-called “Magic Wand” to rival the Wii remote, the BBC reports. It could come out at next month's industry expo in Los Angeles. The applications say the wand has "biometric sensors" that would detect "fingerprint, hand geometry, hand vein pattern, palm...http://www.newser.com/story/59498/microsoft-may-unveil-wii-like-remote-in-june.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 19 May 2009 17:55:42 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55728/wii-muscles-up-with-sports-resort.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagGet ready to pull a muscle as Wii expands its offering of audience participation sports to Frisbee (with a dog), fencing and jetskiing, reports Reuters. Sports Resort is scheduled to be released in June, said Nintendo executives. The company hopes the new activities will boost flagging sales of Wii game...http://www.newser.com/story/55728/wii-muscles-up-with-sports-resort.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 09 Apr 2009 3:50:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54387/wii-becomes-fastest-selling-console-ever.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Nintendo Wii has passed the 50 million milestone to beat out Playstation 2 as the fastest-selling game console, the BBC reports. The massive sales were beyond expectations, Nintendo boss Saturo Iwata said yesterday at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. He credited Wii's success to gaming's solid move...http://www.newser.com/story/54387/wii-becomes-fastest-selling-console-ever.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 26 Mar 2009 1:42:52 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/46310/nintendo-to-launch-videos-for-wii.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNintendo plans to launch video programming for the blockbuster Wii game console, reports AFP. Players could access original programming online to watch on their TV sets. The service will be aimed initially at the Japanese market and expand to markets worldwide. Rival Sony already uses its popular PlayStation for online...http://www.newser.com/story/46310/nintendo-to-launch-videos-for-wii.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 26 Dec 2008 5:31:24 CST