A new kind of quest will have players teaming up with each other via Wi-Fi.

SquareEnix recently announced that Dragon Quest IX will offer a new feature called "Wi-Fi Quest". Wi-Fi Quests are co-operative quests in which players join online and complete them by playing as a team. The quests are assigned by the "World Inn Cooperative" and require large amounts of players to complete.

Players will finally get to meet the Wonderful Wizard on their DS this September.

XSEED Games has announced the release date of the DS RPG The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road. The title will be released on September 29.

Based on the fantasy novels by L. Frank Baum (which also inspired the beloved feature film of the same name), Beyond the Yellow Brick Road will feature classic characters such as Dorothy Gale, The Tinman, and even the Cowardly Lion as they travel the land of Oz in an epic RPG adventure.

The little bomber is going portable.

This week's Famitsu release listing has revealed an upcoming DSiWare Bomberman title from Hudson Soft. Entitled "Itsudemo Bomberman" (roughly translated as "Bomberman Anytime"), it is apparently releasing in Japan in October for 500 DSi Points.

The last new Bomberman game to come to a Nintendo platform was Bomberman Blast, released on WiiWare in September 2008.

Bonk returns, and he'll try to survive extinction on WiiWare.

Hudson Soft has released the first trailer for their upcoming revival of the Bonk franchise, Bonk: Brink of Extinction.

Players will once again play as the giant-headed caveman as he survives the dinosaur age and puts his noggin to good use.

Bonk: Brink of Extinction will be released in early 2010 on WiiWare.

Gameplay footage shows off two-player gameplay in a most bromantic manner.

Capcom continues to release new Spyborgs videos. This time, they have released a new video which they dub "Bouncer and Stinger Bromance".

The video showcases main characters Bouncer and Stinger as they mow down many enemies, and pull off several co-operative combos and moves.

Snowboarding and Skiing events are shown off on the DS.

Sega has released a new trailer for the DS version of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. The latest trailer shows off skiing and snowboarding. It also shows some of the new characters that will be participating in the Winter Olympics, such as Donkey Kong for Mario's team.

Both the DS and Wii versions of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games will be released on October 13.

The Pokemon phenomenon manages to capture the heart and soul of millions once again.

According to Famitsu.com, Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver have sold 1.5 million copies in Japan in after just two days of release.

The titles are remakes of Pokemon Gold and Silver, the second game in the series released on the Game Boy Color back in 2000. The DS version features updated graphics similar to Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, and features new apps such as the pedometer.

This week sees many different types of titles released across all downloadable platforms.

This week in Nintendo Downloads brings six new titles: three on WiiWare, two on DSiWare, and one for Virtual Console.

Art Academy: First Semester for DSiWare is the first title this week. This is educational software that focuses on teaching you the basics of drawing and painting. You will learn... Read more...

The first major Final Fantasy title on the Wii is headed to retailers this December.

Today Square Enix announced the North American release date for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers. It will be available December 26.

The Crystal Bearers is the first major Final Fantasy title for Wii (the recent Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time is a straightforward... Read more...

The Nintendo Channel gets a brand new interface and several new features. UPDATED with official Press Release, and Nintendo Week show information.

A few months ago, Nintendo updated the Everyone's Nintendo Channel in Japan. Today, Nintendo released this update in North America. If you try to launch an older version of the Nintendo Channel, you will be prompted to go to the Wii Shop Channel and download the update. The new channel boasts many new features and enhancements, such as USB keyboard support for text input.

Spike to publish Sega's ultra-gory Wii title in Japan.

While Sega has released MadWorld in North America and Europe, the publisher has yet to release the title in Japan. Famitsu has revealed that Spike will be publishing the game in Japan.

A copyright notice on the Famitsu source reveals that Sega still owns the rights to the franchise. MadWorld will be rated Cero Z (the equivalent of the ESRB's AO rating), and will be released in Japan this winter.

The ratings board reveals another classic Konami franchise will be released on WiiWare.

Konami has recently released new games classic Gradius and Contra franchises for WiiWare, under the ReBirth label. According to a new ESRB listing, the next ReBirth title will be Castlevania the Adventure Rebirth. The listing describes the game as a 2D side-scrolling action game where you fight against monsters such as skeletons, flying eyeballs, and bats in Dracula's Castle.

Check out the ad for the innovative new game developed by 5th Cell.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today unveiled the first television ad for Scribblenauts. The 30-second spot focuses on three unfortunate souls who have missed their bus and must use their DS to conjure transportation devices from out of thin air.

The new commercial is embedded below.

Possible four new characters uncovered, online play confirmed.

Capcom has announced that the updated North American version of upcoming fighter Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Ultimate All Stars will see release in Japan. It was already known that the North American and European versions will feature four new characters in place of Tatsunoko's Hakushon Daimao, and now Japanese players will have the chance to fight with them as well.

Aardman Studios to use Flipnote Hatena for something other than crude drawings.

Today Nintendo announced a partnership with Aardman Studios, creators of the Wallace & Gromit animated films, to create a series of 12 animated shorts using Flipnote Studio for the Nintendo DSi.

Billed as "12 Films of Christmas", the flip-animation shorts were drawn by studio artist Tim Ruffle and will be posted on Flipnote Hatena on a weekly basis leading up to Christmas.

New free channel provides horoscopes, advice, and tips for relationships.

Today Nintendo announced their next channel for download in Europe. The "Today and Tomorrow" channel supports up to six users and plays the role of a fortune teller, with daily updated fortunes detailed into five categories: love, work, study, communications, and money. By registering their Mii... Read more...

Contra is reborn with flying ColorZ on WiiWare, the Star Wars SNES trilogy is finally complete on Virtual Console, and another bite size game comes to DSiWare.

This week in Nintendo Downloads brings four new titles: two on WiiWare, one for Virtual Console, and one for DSiWare.

Contra Rebirth is this week's most anticipated title. You play as Bill Rizer and Genbei Yagyu as Bill's former partner Lance Bean has suddenly disappeared. In the game you will... Read more...

I've somehow convinced two more people to write for us. I don't know how I do it either.

We're always on the lookout for fresh voices here at Nintendo World Report, and with that in mind I'd like to announce the addition of two new writers to our staff.

Andy Goergen, a.k.a. DrewMG from our own NWR Forums, has most recently been writing blogs for The Goozex Report. He will be providing news and reviews, and will also provide in-depth coverage of the drinking habits of Nebraska Cornhusker football fans.

The classic series returns in an all new 2D adventure that includes co-op play and 2 secret characters.

Konami announced that the brand new WiiWare installment in their fast-paced action series, Contra Rebirth, will be available for download on the Wii Shop Channel this coming Monday in North America. Developed by M2, makers of Gradius Rebirth, the game will feature 2D sprites, local co-op play, and classic weapons, like the Spreadshot.

Majesco is bringing a collection of classic arcade games, like Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, to Wii.

In its capacity to rate upcoming game software, the Entertainment Software Rating Board occasionally reveals upcoming games before they've been announced through traditional channels. Majesco Entertainment has not made an official announcement for Data East Arcade Classics, but a Teen rating summary... Read more...