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Loads of hands-on Wii videos
Original at Go Nintendo
• Wed, Sep 3
By Bethany Our friends at Wii Tower sent us a bunch of hands-on videos from these up and coming Wii titles:. Sam and Max: Season One. Carnival Games: Mini Golf De Blob Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars WWE SmackDown! VS. RAW 2009.
Carnival Games DS - review
Original at Go Nintendo
• Tue, Sep 2
By RawmeatCowboy A portion of a review from TheStar… The game as a whole is fun, in fact. Still just not much to it, still lacking in precision and polish, but you can’t really expect more from a casual collection of short-lived, low pressure miniature ...
Wii has the most original IP, if you can call 20000 minigames original
Original at Destructoid
• Thu, Aug 28
By Jim Sterling The Wii apparently has expanded its original IP base -- to which Carnival Games and Escape From Bug Island belong -- to more than double that of the PlayStation 3. It also has a third more than the Xbox 360. Again, Carnival Games is ...
The armchair olympics
Original at Games Asylum
• Wed, Aug 27
UK - That means that Mario Kart Wii is still #1, followed by Wii Fit, Beijing 2008, Mario & Sonic and Wii Play. Carnival Games has risen from #13 to #6 thanks to ...
Review: Carnival Games DS (NDS)
Original at Gaming Age Online
• Mon, Aug 25
You'd have more fun at a real carnival hosted by Pennywise.
GC 2008: Carnival Games Mini-Golf Hands-on
Original at wii.ign.com
• Sat, Aug 23
• 5 related articles
G4 TV CA - Prominently displayed in the 2K area of the booth is a game coming out for the Wii: Carnival Games Mini Golf, a game that piggybacks its namesake on the ... 2K Apologizes for Skin Tone Choices in 'Carnival Games' G4 TV all 2 news articles
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Caucasians-only in Carnival Games was an oversight
Original at Go Nintendo
• Fri, Aug 22
By RawmeatCowboy 2K Play marketing director Christina Recchio. The good news is, Carnival Games DS has a color slider for skin tons, Carnival Games: Mini-Golf will have a skin color selection, and the true sequel to Carnival Games will have one as well. ...
Carnival Games: Mini-Golf will include more skin types
Original at Destructoid
• Fri, Aug 22
By Brad Nicholson Thankfully, 2K has already alleviated the issue in their DS version of Carnival Games, and will definitely include other skin types in Carnival Games: Mini-Golf this fall. When MTVMultiplayer spoke to 2K about the issue, they found out ...
IGN Updates
Original at Go Nintendo
• Wed, Aug 20
• 2 related articles
By RawmeatCowboy Castlevania Judgment details, delayed to first quarter 2009 Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop footage Carnival Games: Mini Golf screens Sonic Unleashed screens Castlevania Judgment hands-on Samba de Amigo screens MadWorld screens Kororinpa 2: too early for prime time Star Wars The Cl...
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Hands-on Dokapon Kingdom Wii
Original at wii.ign.com
• Thu, Aug 14
CA - Don't get us wrong - we're not asking for Game Party 2, or Carnival Games, unless they can seriously up their value - but when it comes to truly well-made ...
Carnival Games DS review
Original at Disparate Elements
• Thu, Aug 14
By Brandon My review of Carnival Games for the DS is up, notable because the tag line implies that this game will cost you a piece of your eternal soul. I have no real data to back up this claim as I'm still alive, so the final resting place of my ...
Wii're Sick of Wii Graphics
Original at GamePlasma
• Tue, Aug 12
Virginia - I could spend far less on Oblivion, the original Dead Rising, or a number of better games for what is currently being asked for Carnival Games. It's a joke. ...
Here's That Wii Third Party Sales Proof You Requested
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Aug 8
By DrWorm FYI, Carnival Games came out around the same time Guitar Hero did. They both probably had to do with the jump. DrWorm.
Carnival Games DS - review
Original at Go Nintendo
• Thu, Aug 7
By RawmeatCowboy Carnival Games feels less like a full game and more like a downloadable Animal Crossing expansion. A bright, friendly aesthetic and the lure of collecting unlockable items holds some appeal, but with no way to share your accomplishments ...
Carnival Games Review
Original at Gamesweasel
• Thu, Aug 7
By Podshow It’s sold over 1.5 million copies, so it must be good right? Why not check out our review of Carnival Games for the Wii on our new site dedicated just to Wii Games and Wii News. Carnival Games Review. Related: Carnival Games Review ...
Carnival Games Wii review
Original at Wii Game Review
• Thu, Aug 7
By Podshow Carnival Games Wii with over 25 genuine Carnival games tries to recreate all the fun and frolics of going to the Carnival in the comfort of your own home - it sounds a multiplayer smash, but does it deliver the prizes? ...
Could Rockstar really be working on GTA Wii?
Original at Go Nintendo
• Wed, Aug 6
• 7 related articles
By RawmeatCowboy I can’t comment on it, but obviously we have one of the best selling third –party games on the Wii in Carnival Games from 2K Play, so we know the Wii pretty well. We’re building up assets to develop for the Wii and we’re excited about ...
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Gym charging $110 an hour to play the Wii
Original at Destructoid
• Mon, Aug 4
By mrdestructoid@gmail.com (Destructoid.com) One could only hope it isn’t Carnival Games or Battle of the Bands. While I admit that it would be interesting to see, I have a hard time believing that this is anything more substantial than a bullet point on an advertisement. ...
Carnival Games
Original at Shop Review
• Tue, Jul 29
Wii Carnival…not that good! With so many games out there, I try to go by the ratings. First, the games were slow to go then not very easy to use and reaction times were very slow and hard to use. I have to admit, they put a lot of work ...
Take-Two won't talk GTA on the Wii
Original at Destructoid
• Tue, Jul 29
• 7 related articles
By mrdestructoid@gmail.com (Destructoid.com) I can't comment on it, but obviously we have one of the best selling third-party games on the Wii in Carnival Games from 2K Play, so we know the Wii pretty well. We're building up assets to develop for the Wii and we're excited about ...
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Take-Two Talk GTA On The Wii [Grand Theft Auto]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Jul 28
• 7 related articles
By Luke Plunkett I can't comment on it, but obviously we have one of the best selling third –party games on the Wii in Carnival Games from 2K Play, so we know the Wii pretty well. We're building up assets to develop for the Wii and we're excited about its growth. I can't comment on GTA specifically on the Wii...
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GameZone Gets a Peek at Game Factory's 2008 Lineup
Original at GameZone
• Mon, Jul 28
MI - Jul 28, 2008 We’ve got 20 different mini-games, very comparable to what Wii Sports provides, or Carnival Games. The DS version we launched in November last year was very ...
Take-Two More Than Just GTA Series, CEO Says
Original at Escapist Magazine
• Tue, Jul 22
NC - The chairman pointed to the success of BioShock and Carnival Games, in addition to [i]Civilization[i] titles, noting that half of Take-Two's titles that ...
Take-Two making bank thanks to hits like Carnival Games
Original at Go Nintendo
• Tue, Jul 22
• 7 related articles
By RawmeatCowboy I really, really don’t get how Carnival Games made so much money. There are so many other casual games that are of a much higher quality. Anyone care to offer an explanation? Link.
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Take Two Press Conference Wrap-Up
Original at g4tv.com
• Wed, Jul 16
CA - Jul 16, 2008 We get to see the trailer for videogame Carnival Games Mini Golf. If you liked the first one (and a lot of people did) you'll dig this one, we guess. ...
CEO Ben Feder On Turning Things Around At Take-Two [Interview]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Jul 15
• 1 related articles
By Leigh Alexander Take-Two CEO Ben Feder is not a gamer, unless you're talking Carnival Games. He and Board chairman Strauss Zelnick were brought in as turnaround experts during some very low times at Take-Two. The ">SEC was investigating, the company wasn't profitable, and many people were wondering...
Everyone’sa WALL-E
Original at Games Asylum
• Tue, Jul 15
UK - Carnival Games on Wii is back on the rise from #23 to #15, while Ubisoft’s Sports Party - which isn’t getting a release outside of Europe - goes in at #29. ...
[DS] Carnival Games Now Available
Original at 411mania.com
• Thu, Jul 10
• 12 related articles
By Jacob Lopez | 2008-07-10 10:35:00 The 1.5 million unit-selling franchise comes to the world’s bestselling portable system.
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[DS] Carnival Games Now Available
Original at 411mania.com
• Thu, Jul 10
TX - 2K Play, a division of Take 2, has announced the release of Carnival Games on the DS. Each of the games was designed from the ground up for the system to ...
Midway To End Fall Mini-Game Drought With Game Party 2 [Wii]
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Jul 9
By Michael McWhertor Well, there's Sports Party, Summer Athletics, and Carnival Games: Mini-Golf, which all hit later this summer, but after that? It's looking a little dry. Fortunately, Midway is filling the Fall 2008 void, announcing Game Party 2 for the ...
Step Right Up! 2K Play Announces Carnival Games(TM) for Nintendo DS(TM) Now Available
Original at Go Nintendo
• Wed, Jul 9
• 9 related articles
By RawmeatCowboy Link NEW YORK, Jul 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — 2K Play, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced Carnival Games(TM) for Nintendo DS(TM) is now available at retailers throughout North America. Carnival Games for DS builds on the fun of the original by takin...
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2K Has Your Ticket to Carnival Games for DS
Original at Gaming Today
• Wed, Jul 9
• 9 related articles
By Shawn Sines Take-Two’s 2K Play has announced that Carnival Games is now available for the DS. The game is based on Carnival Games for the Wii. However the DS version was designed from the ground up and makes full use of the DS control scheme. ...
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On The Shelves This Week 07.07
Original at 4 color rebellion
• Mon, Jul 7
By Edgar July 10 - Sports Party. Virtual Console / WiiWare SPOGS Racing (D2C Games, 1-2 players, 1000 Wii Points) KING OF THE MONSTERS (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points). DS July 8 - Carnival Games July 8 - Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution.
The Week in Games: Faster, Higher, Stronger [Week In Games]
Original at Kotaku
• Sun, Jul 6
• 3 related articles
By Owen Good Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution (360, PS3, DS) Beijing 2008 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games (360, PS3) Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon (Wii) Ghost Online (PC) Wonder World Amusement Park (Wii) Carnival Games ...
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This Week's New Videogame Releases (Week of 7/7/08)
Original at Gaming Bits
• Sat, Jul 5
• 3 related articles
subject to change) Xbox 360: Beijing Olympics 2008 Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution Unreal Tournament III PLAYSTATION 3: Beijing Olympics 2008 Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution Wii: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon WonderWorld Amusement Park Sony PSP:
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Nintendo Power review scores
Original at Go Nintendo
• Sat, Jun 28
By Bethany Final Fantasy IV (DS) - 9.0 Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 (DS) - 8.5 Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon (Wii) - 7.5 The Incredible Hulk (DS) - 7.5 Civilization Revolution (DS) - 7.5 Rock Band (Wii) - 8.0 Carnival Games (DS) - 4.5 The Incredible Hulk (Wii) - 3.5
2K Tapping Havok for New Wii Games
Original at Game Reviews
• Fri, Jun 27
AZ - The first confirmed game is Carnival Games: Mini-Golf, sequel to the surprise hit Carnival Games on the Wii. The engine will also be used for a number of ...
Havok Engine In 'Carnival Games 2'
Original at g4tv.com
• Fri, Jun 27
CA - Carnival Games Mini Golf is coming in September fro 2K Games, and G4 writer Mike D'Alonzo is excited. His adoration of the original Carnival Games is ... 2K Games Signs Havok For Wii Titles Gamasutra all 2 news articles
2K Games Tags Havok For Wii Games
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Jun 27
• 5 related articles
By Mike Fahey 2K Games is turning to the Havok physics engine to bring realistic motion to their upcoming lineup of Wii titles. The engine will first be applied to the Carnival Games' sequel Carnival Games: Mini-Golf before being applied to several as-of-yet unannounced Wii titles. Why should we care?...
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Nintendo announces Wii and DS summer line-up for Europe
Original at EL33TONLINE
• Mon, Jun 23
By lisa@el33tonline.com (Lisa) Carnival Games: Mini Golf (2K Play) August 2008; Manhunt 2 (Rockstar Games) August 2008; Space Chimps (Brash Entertainment) August-October 2008; Chess Crusade (ZOO) 5th September 2008; TNA impact (Midway Games) 5th September 2008 ...
Nintendo Channel Reveals Hard Truths About Wii Play, Boom Blox ...
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Jun 23
By StephenTotilo Carnival Games: Did you turn your nose up at this game? Did you assume people bought it by mistake, getting hoodwinked by cute boxart into thinking it was as good as Wii Sports? If so, you may have thought that, once people got it home, ...
Boom Blox a bust at retail, sells only 60k units
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Jun 16
By Christopher Grant While the myth of third-party Wii software languishing on store shelves has been handily disproven by repeat NPD all-stars like Guitar Hero III (#8 this month), Mario and Sonic: Olympic Games, and even Carnival Games, the ugly truth is that those are the only third-party Wii games to bre...
Amazon top 10 - all platforms, per platform
Original at Go Nintendo
• Tue, Apr 29
By RawmeatCowboy Wii 01. Wii Fit*—Nintendo 02. Mario Kart w/ Wii Wheel—Nintendo 03. Wii Play w/ Remote—Nintendo 04. Super Smash Bros. Brawl—Nintendo 05. Guitar Hero III Bundle—Activision 06. We Ski*—Namco Bandai 07. Super Mario Galaxy—Nintendo 09. Carnival Games—Global Star 10. Game Party—Midway DS
Top 5 software sales worldwide - per platform
Original at Go Nintendo
• Fri, Mar 14
By RawmeatCowboy Nintendo Wii Nintendo DS Link Nintendo Wii North America: 1. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo) 2. Wii Play (Nintendo) 3. Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo) 4. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle (Activision) 5. Carnival Games (Global Star) Japan: 1. Wii Fit (Nintendo) 2. Dairantou Smash Brothe...
2K Play Expands Its Carnival Games Franchise With Carnival Games™ For Nintendo DS™ and Carnival Games: Mini-Golf™ Exclusively For Wii™
Original at TechWhack
• Wed, Mar 12
By Satan Original Wii Version of Carnival Games Ships More Than One Million Copies 2K Play, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced two new titles as a part of its brand extension strategy for its highly popular Carnival Games series. The new titl...
Take-Two Only Lost $38 Million Last Quarter, Seems Pleased [Strauss Zelnick]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Mar 11
By Michael McWhertor Take-Two Interactive had plenty to sing about today. There was the official word on BioShock 2, even more Carnival Games for little girls and boys to enjoy and a reaffirmation of Grand Theft Auto IV's worldwide ship date of April 29. Yay! Sure, there were some delays, but all in all, not bad. Th...
Today in Joystiq: March 11, 2008
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Mar 11
By Ross Miller Line Rider coming to PC, Wii, DS this summer Wii Fit makes Australia sweat May 8 Error Code 85010: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection 'Smashed' Carnival Games expands to DS, back to Wii with Carnival Games: Mini-Golf Take-Two posts $38M loss in first fiscal quarter
Mini-Golf Wii and DS Carnival Games Announced [2k Play]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Mar 11
By Brian Crecente Out this fall, Carnival Games: Mini Golf will make use of the Wii Remote's motion controls to let up to four people play mini-golf. The themed park will include dinosaurs, the Wild West and, wait for it, pirates!!! Step Right Up! 2K Play Expands Its Carnival Games Franchise With Carnival Ga...
Getcher Mini-games: Carnival Games Hands-On
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, May 22
Among the games available for play during the Nintendo Media Summit today were Alley Ball (a renamed Skee-Ball, presumably for trademark reasons, that plays nearly identical to Wii Bowling), Nerves of Steel (a shocking, Irritating Stick-like game of concentration and steady Wiimot...