Nintendo DSi

Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version to Hit United States and Europe in Spring 2010 In Tribute to Legions of Pokémon Fans Worldwide, Announcement Kicked Off Pokémon World Championships

August 17, 2009 -- The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo of America Inc. just revealed that Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems will be released in spring 2010 in the United States and Europe. These newest entries for the best-selling video game franchise were announced amid the biggest Pokémon video game event of the year and in front of the top Pokémon video game and trading card game players in the world at the 2009 Pokémon World Championships. Read more

April 13, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Showing its support for Nintendo's new handheld game system the Nintendo DSi, Activision Publishing, Inc. is the first third-party publisher to have a downloadable game available via the DSiWare service that lets consumers populate their Nintendo DSi system with downloadable games. Created by Vicarious Visions, an award winning studio with a history of developing landmark titles for the Nintendo handheld platforms, Mixed Messages is a party game designed for 2 to 21 players that delivers hours of creative and hilarious fun by allowing players to take turns either writing a phrase or drawing picture and passing it onto the next player to add their style to it.

"The Nintendo DSi should further broaden the appeal of portable gaming and we are excited to debut Mixed Messages," said Mike Griffith, President and CEO, Activision Publishing, Inc. "The game is a fun way for consumers of all ages to explore their creativity as they evolve the message in the game."

"Nintendo DSi lets people create their own personalized content and share it with friends and family," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Mixed Messages balances those features in a fun way by putting a modern twist on the classic game of telephone. Players create a new Nintendo DSi experience every time they play.

Mixed Messages is now available for Nintendo DSi from the Nintendo DSi Shop at a price of 500 DSi points and is rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information on Mixed Messages, visit www.mixedmsgs.com.

Protect your Nintendo DSi with WaterField Designs' formfitting, compact DSi Cases

April 10, 2009—WaterField Designs, a leading maker of bags and custom-fitted cases for digital gear, introduces two stylish cases to protect the Nintendo DSi. The slim, leather and nylon DSi Case holds the DSi itself, extra games, the stylus, and ear buds while the formfitting, Ultrasuede DSi Suede Jacket protects it from everyday bumps and scratches.

The DSi Case is constructed from sturdy ballistic nylon with a double-layer leather flap. A padded, lined interior protects the device from bumps and scratches. Under the flap are easy-to-access game pockets and a loop to hold an extra stylus. The back of the case has a zippered pocket for larger games and ear buds. An optional cutout design on the leather flap is reminiscent of Nintendo icons.

The minimalist, formfitting DSi Suede Jacket Case is made from soft Ultrasude, and protects the DSi from bumps and scratches. It can also be used as a screen cleaner. Read more

April 2, 2009--On April 5, Nintendo launches Nintendo DSi, the third iteration of the best-selling portable video game system and the latest evolution in hand-held gaming. Nintendo DSi gives new and veteran gamers the ability to customize, personalize and share their experiences with friends and family. Two built-in, interactive cameras let people snap and modify photos, while recorded sounds can be played and manipulated in interesting and imaginative ways. Also on April 5, Nintendo will launch the Nintendo DSi Shop, a new online storefront where users can redeem Nintendo DSi Points to download an ever-growing variety of inventive games and applications. Nintendo DSi will be available in the United States in Blue or Black at an MSRP of $169.99.

"The concept of entertainment is clearly expanding to enable self-expression and creation in ways never before possible," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Nintendo DSi is loaded with software to help people do exactly that. It's not just about the cameras or audio playback, but what people can do with these features that makes Nintendo DSi such an enjoyable game system."

Beyond the creative user experience, these features also give developers the tools to create new games and applications not previously possible. In the same way that WiiWare has given developers big and small a way to deliver their most original games directly to Wii users, Nintendo DSiWare provides access to the latest and most inventive hand-held games from a variety of studios and genres. Read more