The Original Legend of Zelda Beaten In 30 Minutes, A New World Record
Watch in awe as someone demolishes old-school Legend of Zelda on the NES as fast as possible.
It Takes Nine Minutes To Break Down The Amazing Super Mario Timeline
There are a lot of Mario games out there. Though most of these games aren't particularly story heavy, some people have still set out to try to place these games in chronological order in an effort to make a single Mario timeline. Here's the latest crack.
Kotaku 'Shop Contest: Make Your Own Damn Zelda New 3DS XL: Winners!
Undaunted by the seeming shortage of Majora's Mask limited edition New Nintendo 3DS XL consoles hitting North America on February 13, our Photoshop-savvy readers made their own, resulting in possibly the largest number of entries in 'Shop Contest history, all of them gorgeous.
First-Person Yoshi's Island Gets A Little Too Personal
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If the idea of Mario's ride ingesting Shy Guys and spitting them out as eggs in Yoshi's Island made you uneasy, this 3D first-person recreation of the game's first level will not help at all.
10 Cool Things We've Learned About The Pokémon Fighting Game Today
Much footage of Pokkén dropped last night, all of it featuring intense battles between monsters that Pokémon fans know and love. While we shared a trailer earlier today, it only scratches the surface of all the cool new things hidden inside of Pokken.
Bulbasaur Isn't Neccesarily The First Pokémon
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Trivia time! Which Pokémon came first? The answer may not be what you think.
Box Boy is Full of Puzzles, Platforming, and Cuteness
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What happens when you take a bit of Mario and cross it with a bit of Tetris? You get the cutest little box-person in the world.
Smash Bros. Hackers Are Making Amiibo That Don't Exist
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It was only a matter of time before hackers started tinkering with the insides that make up an Amiibo's data.
Intense Smash Bros. Fight Between Mario and Sonic Shouldn't Be Possible
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An endless number of words have probably been dedicated to arguments about two of the biggest gaming mascots of 90's, Mario and Sonic. Normally this feud is old enough to be boring, but with the help of tools, the battle between Mario and Sonic can once again feel epic.
Near-Impossible Super Mario World Glitch Done For First Time on SNES
It's something that most players wouldn't even think is possible: playing a game in a certain way that jumps you completely to the end, without beating its final battle. But there it is, just executed in Super Mario World.
You Need Quantum Physics To Explain Pokémon's Timeline
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We already know that, thanks to alternate dimensions, the official Pokémon timeline has become ridiculous. If you break it down using science, things only get even more bonkers.
One Reason Nintendo Has Such A Hard Time With New Ideas
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Over the past few decades, we've come to learn two important things about Nintendo. One is that they make brilliant video games. The other is that they make absolutely baffling decisions.
The Wind Waker Ganondorf Statue Is One Magnificent Bastard
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As teased over the weekend, First 4 Figures is now accepting previews for the first in its The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker statue line, and what better way to start a new line than with the final boss?
Everything Ridiculous About Pokémon, In Four Minutes
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Despite Pokémon's immense popularity, plenty about the series is absolutely silly, or doesn't make much sense.
Nintendo Closing Club Nintendo (But Don't Panic)
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For years now, Club Nintendo has been offering special goodies to fans. But as of today, it's going away. But don't fret. Not yet. Nintendo is planning a new loyalty program with new rewards.
People Really Want The Smaller New 3DS
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Last year in Japan, Nintendo released two new models of the New 3DS. Next month in Europe, Nintendo will release two new models of the New 3DS. And on February 13 in North America, Nintendo will release... one model of the New 3DS.
World's Best Jigglypuff Player Makes Opponent Give Up in Smash Tourney
Don't be fooled by Jigglypuff's cutesy exterior. In the right hands, the pink Pokémon can be an absolute monster.
Kotaku 'Shop Contest: Make Your Own Damn Zelda New 3DS XL
So you might not get the Majora's Mask New 3DS XL. It's really no big deal. Besides, you could make a better one. All you'd need is Photoshop or something. Hey, I have an idea!
After This Smash Bros. Rap Nothing Will Ever Be Okay Again
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Smosh's lewd and crude Smash Bros. rap has generated more than two million views since Friday's debut, with countless Villager-induced nightmares to come. I'm never getting this out of my psyche.
The Up All Night Stream Plays Box Boy (Stream Finished)
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While everyone was learning about the new 3DS and the re-release of Majora's Mask, Nintendo quietly released their newest game, Box Boy, in Japan which is half-Tetris, half platformer. So let's play it. (Full disclosure: It's really cute, you guys.)