Did you know that before Warren Spector and Disney Interactive Studios decided on the Wii as the platform of Epic Mickey, it was originally intended to be a multiplatform game? Yeah, that's right. Had the wind blown a different direction, we might have seen this game on the PS3, Xbox 360 and the PC as well. So why did it not happen? Find out after the jump. There are also some new screenshots for you to enjoy!

If you've been hoping to play a Professor Layton game on a much bigger screen -- say, on a Wii -- don't hold your breath. Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino says that the series is sticking to the DS. For the time being, anyway.

Punch-Out!! producer Ken Yeeloy has expressed a desire to develop a sequel to the cartoony Wii boxing title, seeing it as an opportunity to further evolve what they started with the first game. More after the jump.

Yes - CONFIRMED. We can't even stress that enough with all capital letters. A blog post from Tom East of the Official Nintendo Magazine solidifies the rumors that went 'round since the magazine sprinkled delicious hints of an Animal Crossing coming to Nintendo's new platforms. And the word goes: the announcement is going to be made at E3. More details at the full story.

One big feature that the fans love about Super Smash Bros. Brawl is its sheer number of selectable characters. However, did you know that it was supposed to carry an even bigger roster back when it was till in development? Nintendo's Masahiro Sakurai has more on this matter over in the full article.

Ever tired competing online against fellow racers in Nintendo's Mario Kart Wii? Then maybe you've notice a certain oddity. Well, if not, do be informed that some players are now agonized by the fact they encountered bugs with the Time Trials mode in the game. Read more on this in the full article.

If you've been waiting for a sequel for Konami's Elebits then here's a rumor that'll probably make you very happy. Apparently, word has been going around that Elebits 2 should be coming out this year. For more on this, be sure to check out the full article.

It looks like the newest title to feature everyone's favorite speedy hedgehog "will purely be Sonic's new product [...]" according to the lead designer of Sonic Team. In an interview article on the Official Nintendo Magazine, Yoshihisa Hashimoto talked about all the unique aspects gamers can expect to see in Sonic Unleashed (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii). Find out what else Hashimoto discussed regarding the game in our full article.

We've been impressed so far about what we've already seen in Nintendo's Mario Kart Wii, and it seems as if the Official Nintendo Magazine in UK seems to think so as well, giving the game a nice 94/100 rating. Also, here's something that Mario Kart fans may either love or hate: the removal of the snaking maneuver from the game. Check out the full article below.

Nintendo fans in the UK will get a nice double whammy from Nintendo's media wing right about now. It has just been announced that the Official Nintendo Magazine's website has gone live with a lot of juicy features to enjoy. That's not all, though. Its paper counterpart is releasing the latest issue loaded with amazing goodies including a six-page special on upcoming Wii title Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Go to the full version for more details.