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Blog Archive » Nintendo Power says Wii MotionPlus due out before Grand Slam Tennis’ June 18th release- What are you waiting for?
Follow me on this one, okay? I have a bit of explaining to do… Earlier today, the online hub for Nintendo Power gave us a two-page preview of their EA Grand Slam Tennis article . While we got our first look at the in-game graphics, we also got to check out a small portion of the EA interview. ...
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Wii MotionPlus Delayed? [Rumor]
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News: Wii MotionPlus not delayed, says Nintendo
News: Wii MotionPlus not delayed, says Nintendo
computerandvideogames.com — Tuesday 10-Mar-2009 8:58 AM Because "no date was ever announced", Nintendo tells CVG In light of recent... rumours, Nintendo has told CVG that Wii MotionPlus technically isn't delayed because it was never officially dated. The new motion-sensing ... (more) News: Wii MotionPlus not delayed, says Nintendo
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Wii MotionPlus coming out mid-June?
CrunchGear — According to a kind of shaky trail of evidence, it looks like Wii’s much-awaited MotionPlus accessory will be coming out ahead of Grand Slam Tennis, which itself is slated for June 18th. Now, keep in mind that no one has actually said this. But like so many things, that doesn’t not mean it’s not not true. If the add-on is supposed to come out before the Tennis game (according to Nintendo Power), and the Tennis game comes out on June 18th, the conclusions are obvious, Watson. Of course, if that Nintendo ...

Wii MotionPlus gunning for June release
T3.com All — ... MotionPlus technology. The game s website reveals that it is releasing in June, along with other Wii MotionPlus compatible products. Ergo, Wii MotionPlus must be out by June, or sooner. June also makes a lot of sense, given that E3 is kicking off at the start of the month, so Ninty will probably want to make a splash with its new accessory. It s going to be available to purchase on its own, or packaged with Wii Sports Resort. Prices are still unknown. Link : Nintendo (via GoNintendo ) Related links: [image]

Wii MotionPlus Coming Soon
Gadget Venue — ... A bit of extra research by GoNintendo has revealed that Grand Slam Tennis is actually due out on June 18th meaning the MotionPlus could be available just before it. ...

Nintendo Power: Wii MotionPlus Out 'Prior' to June 18th [Unconfirmed]
Gizmodo — ... for the peripheral. And now even Nintendo Power has joined in. When referencing Grand Slam Tennis, a game slated for a June 18th release, the magazine printed: Thomas Singleton (EA) and his Vancouver-based team hope to take things to the next level, thanks in no small part to the Wii MotionPlus accessory (due out prior to Grand Slam's release). So Wii MotionPlus will be around for summer. Makes sense, we've gotta keep those kids indoors! [GoNintendo via Kotaku] ...

Nintendo's MotionPlus due out prior to Grand Slam Tennis, or June 18th
Engadget — ... will be available for the Wii on June 18th. Hop over to a recent Nintendo Power article about said game, and you'll find producer Thomas Singleton asserting that the MotionPlus accessory is "due out prior to Grand Slam's release." So, putting one and one together, we've come to the conclusion that Nintendo should ship its MotionPlus add-on prior to June 18th, or at least prior to whatever day Grand Slam Tennis gets delayed to. Logical? [Via GoNintendo] Read - Nintendo Power article Read - Grand Slam Tennis ...

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