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nintendo ds
Infinite Space Charting Course For Spring Of Next Year
PlatinumGames third title—after MadWorld and Bayonetta—is Infinite Space, the sci-fi role-playing game co-developed by Nude Maker. Long story short, the Nintendo DS RPG now has a North American release window. More »
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Comment by excel_excel: Can't bloody wait for it. HURRY IT UP. A US import is the best for me seeing as their is... 7 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Reminder: About Your Club Nintendo Status
Hey there Club Nintendo of America members, your status is about to reset! On June 30th, to be specific. If you want to reap the benefits (free stuff!) of elite status in Nintendo of America's customer rewards program, pay attention. More »
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Comment by Mit: Ohshi, I gotta do this. Does anyone know around how many games you have to register to reach platinum?... 5 Responses | Other threads
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ds
Dragon Quest IX Panic Starts Now!
Reservations for the eagerly awaited DS role-playing-game Dragon Quest IX have started in Japan with some stores opening early. More »
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Comment by Punani: Dragon Quest IX huh. I've played Dragon Quest VIII and I thought it was alright - nothing spectacular. I don't see... 19 Responses | Other threads
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clips
First Nostalgia Trailer Evokes Feelings Of Familiarity
Ignition Entertainment's Nostalgia for the Nintendo DS is accurately titled. Developed by Matrix Software and Red Entertainment, it will have Japanese role-playing game fans waxing nostalgic due to its well-worn mechanics and allusions. More »
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Comment by Noctis: I know you Nintendo haters are gonna call me out on this, but the Wii is a great system and... 9 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo ds
Famitsu Senses More Tingle From Nintendo
Nintendo's upcoming line-up may have more than just new appearances from Link, Mario and Samus, as the venerable fairy Tingle from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask may be starring in a new game of his own. More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: Could someone explain Japan's love of this thing? Please? Or is it just one of those 'Its Japan. Dont try to... 42 Responses | Other threads
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satoru iwata
Nintendo Scrapped New Portable Hardware Over "Momentum" Concerns
Nintendo global president Satoru Iwata isn't afraid to make hard decisions, having recently scuttled a new piece of Nintendo hardware that might never see the light of day, never to put smiles on faces. More »
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Comment by Man in the mirror: How about investing more on software instead of hardware, Nintendo? My Wii and DS are a bit rusted... and I... 11 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Nintendo Lays Out DS, DSiWare Release Schedule At E3
We've already gotten a peek at Nintendo of America's newly released, but still tentative, Wii release schedule, which shows 2010 will be very good year. But what about all those great Nintendo DS games? When are they coming out? More »
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Comment by Omnimon: That's a pretty ridiculous amount of shovelware, and I hate perpetuating the same old statements. 23 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Glory Of Heracles Hands-On Handholding
Nintendo's Glory of Heracles feels like the company's attempt at RPG Training, a My First Role-Playing Game for the crowd fearful of stats-heavy, turn-based conventions. But then the Nintendo DS game quickly becomes that very thing. More »
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Comment by Integration: The big guy in the armor on the left reminds me of Alphonse from Fullmetal Alchemist. I haven't heard of this... 4 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Golden Sun DS Lightning Bolt Action Impressions
Technically, I just played Golden Sun DS, Camelot's return to the role-playing game series born on the Game Boy Advance. I say "technically," because the playable portion of Nintendo's E3 showfloor demo lasts about five seconds. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: I'm torn on this. I've been begging for a sequel to Golden Sun ever since I beat The Lost... 17 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Nintendo's E3 Booth: Everything That's Playable
Nintendo's showing at the really big show of E3 is really big. An impressive number of first and third party titles that are actually playable by E3 attendees, including New Super Mario Bros. Wii. But wait... there's more! More »
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Comment by J4cK 0f He4rt5: Want: * New Super Mario Bros. Wii * Wii Fit Plus ... 12 Responses | Other threads
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e3
WarioWare Do-It-Yourself Art
Game art? These aren't traditional screens, because WarioWare D.I.Y. isn't your typical game. More »
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Comment by ticookie: How to make a successful game: 1. Let people make it themselves. 2. ??? 3. Profit! Worked for LittleBigPlanet. 3 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
The Golden Sun DS Trailer Feels Underappreciated
The return of the Golden Sun is definitely a thing to celebrate. Don't let that Wii Vitality Sensor dampen your enthusiasm for this very core-focused Nintendo DS role-playing game. More »
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Comment by Exocising Ghosts makes Teliko feel good: This pleases me greatly. I predict another form of bonus for linking with the previous games like what The Lost... 11 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Hits Nintendo DS This Fall
Nintendo of America is bringing Mario & Luigi RPG3!!! for the Nintendo DS to the West as Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, the latest role-playing game to star the dynamic plumbing duo. More »
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Comment by Niraj: I hope this is better than Partners in Time. I loved Superstar Saga, but I felt its sequel was a... 10 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Nintendo's E3 Expo Live Blog
Get your faces ready, because Nintendo is about to deposit a big, fat smile on it this morning, as it holds its E3 2009 media briefing. Remember, this year, Nintendo is all about the games. More »
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Comment by TheHeeyyy: Dear Nintendo Announce a new Eartbound game, and I'll take-back all the things I've said about you not caring about your... 14 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Is This Aliens: Colonial Marines For Nintendo DS?
Gearbox Software's first-person shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines is apparently still alive and kicking in some capacity, but who knows when it will be released. The same is true for the... Nintendo DS version?! More »
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Comment by sadisticfreak432: This reminds me a lot of Abuse. I like it. 6 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Who's Keynoting For Nintendo At E3?
This year, Nintendo's E3 media briefing will be all "about the games," with promises from the Wii maker that we won't be subjected to tales of Mother's Day cards and on-stage snowboarding. More »
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Comment by Ness: Anyone else have a feeling they'll announce only one "core" title and assume its all we wanted for the entire... 15 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo ds
Professor Layton And the Diabolical Box Coming Stateside?
Thanks, Lisa Kudrow. You're selfless shilling of Nintendo's DS puzzler Professor Layton and the Curious Village may have guaranteed the American appearance of the sequel. Amazon.com is listing the second game for an August release. More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: This news beats anything E3 could tell me. I can successfully turn my internet off now. 14 Responses | Other threads
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game announce?
ESRB Reveals Details On New Star Wars Battlefront Games
It appears that LucasArts has more droid-slaying, lightsaber-swinging action planned in the Star Wars Battlefront fashion, as the ESRB has rated Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron for the PSP and Nintendo DS. More »
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Comment by s1L3nt_n18t: Groan, bring on Battlefront 3! You know, the game that had us fanboys clawing over each to hear about! You... 6 Responses | Other threads
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game announce
Sega Finally Brings Jambo! Safari Home
Jambo! Safari may not be Sega's most recognizable arcade title, but it ranks as a personal favorite. So I'm probably more excited than 99% of you to learn that Sega is finally bringing it home. More »
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Comment by Kobun: Sega Finally Brings Jambo! Safari Home YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! coming to the Wii NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh we... 9 Responses | Other threads
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evergreen
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Second Month Sales Drop In NPD-PDs
First month Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars did not impress. At least they weren't impressive to analysts, as the game's initial NPD figures came in far below expectations. What about month two? More »
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Comment by Kenny: So its basically confirmed then that the DS and all Nintendo systems are for children and buy-and-forget-about-it moms? 27 Responses | Other threads
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game announce
Majesco, Jillian Michaels Issue New Fitness Ultimatums To Wii Owners
Publisher Majesco is once again partnering with the professionally in-shape Jillian Michaels, announcing Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for the Wii and Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010 for Nintendo DS. Ultimatum issued! Again! More »
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Comment by subnet6: Unbelievable, gamers sitting at a computer making fun of a woman with a body like that. Have you even... 24 Responses | Other threads
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screens
Puchi Puchi Virus Screens Make Outbreaks Adorable
Nippon Ichi's Puchi Puchi Virus just keeps getting cuter and cuter. Sadly, the game's U.S. release was delayed by a whole year, putting us two years behind all the fun they've been having in Japan. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by ZombiePuppy: The best about it are the puns. They even managed to work some Adam Sandler in there. more » | Other threads
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screen grab
When Chinatown Wars Fan Art Looks Better Than The Real Thing
Patrick Brown's fantastic Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars fan art is definitely wallpaper worthy. So is his Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned fan art. Good thing wallpaper-sized versions exist! More » -
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New Green Nintendo DS Bundle Is For Moms Only
Nintendo will be releasing a new Nintendo DS Lite bundle on May 3rd, one with a brand new color scheme—new to North America, anyway—and Personal Trainer Cooking software packed in. It's perfect for Mother's Day. More » -
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Help Me Spend 1000 Club Nintendo Coins
After a few weeks' worth of registering Nintendo products at the recently launched U.S. version of Club Nintendo, I've amassed a healthy 1000 coins to spend. But what clutter-adding trinkets to spend them on? More »
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Comment by Kobun: The box! The box! The cards are unique and worthy of arty display. Get them. 18 Responses | Other threads
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feature
Nintenducation – A New Take On Edutainment
It's a great time to be in grade school, if you live in Japan or Great Britain. Several dozen schools in both countries are putting Nintendo DSs in K-12 classes. More »
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Comment by MaWeiTao: What a complete and utter waste of money. There are far more productive, and less distracting ways to teach. Certainly... 16 Responses | Other threads
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rockstar games
Report: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Sales Are Awful
Fans of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars might want to set aside hopes for a sequel. It appears that Rockstar Games' gamble on the Nintendo DS didn't equate to blockbuster success, as initial sales... suck. More » -
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Resident Evil, Pokemon, Halo Top March Software Sales
February's U.S. software champ, Wii Fit, didn't have the strength to fight off the combined forces of Resident Evil 5, Pokemon Platinum and Halo Wars, the top three bestselling games in March.
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Comment by HoFoShow: Wow, I'm really surprised by "Halo Wars" moving so many units. MS could make a rhythm game, call it "Halo... 61 Responses | Other threads
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console wars
Nintendo Continues U.S. Hardware Dominance, Industry Hit Hard In March
Nintendo hardware continued to move in excess of over one million units a month in March, but the video game industry saw a severe drop in spending year-over-year, resulting in a 17% drop in revenue. More »
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Comment by Hey_Blinkon: Wow, that's better than I would have expected for the PS3 with it's price and these times. Also, I'm so glad... 18 Responses | Other threads
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activision
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Site Is Shia Free
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen isn't due in theaters for another two months or so, but Activision endeavors to tide you over with this movie-game website. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by goobermaster: Good to see I'm not the only one who believes Shia LaBoeuf to be completely devoid of both acting talent... 8 Responses | Other threads
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rockstar games
Dueling Analysts: Chinatown Wars Sales Show Mature Game Risk (or Huge Opportunity)
Depending on which analyst you ask, first month sales of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars are either a worrisome indicator that Mature-rated content simply can't sell on the Nintendo DS—or a great success. More »
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Comment by Brlito: FUCK YOU ROCKSTAR. I finished the game in like 4 hours. FUCK YOU. 22 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo ds
The Legendary Starfy Screens Bring Smiles To Faces
Nintendo of America is finally bringing the Starfy series to the U.S. with The Legendary Starfy, the fifth game in the Star starring series. It's just cute as a button! More »
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Comment by fnool: "Starfy"? I thought it was "Stafy". Yay journalistic integrity~ 16 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Nintendo: We Need To Re-Energize Japanese Market
The Wall Street Journal, following news of slowing sales for the Wii and Nintendo DS and a boost in "hardcore" games sales in Japan, says Nintendo is "beginning to look vulnerable" after years of success. More »
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Comment by Trygle12 is FREE!... and waiting for Disgaea 2: I dunno... Many of the RPG's are HUGE timehogs... The world keeps spinning faster and faster... ...and the games stay the same length! This... 14 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Iwata: Wii Video Download Service May Transfer To DS
Nintendo's video on demand service, planned to launch in Japan sometime this year, might not just be limited to the Wii. According to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, it may also come to the Nintendo DS.
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Comment by BelmontHeir: Yeah, right now it's like you turn the Wii on even if you're not sure why the hell you bought... 6 Responses | Other threads
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review
Rhythm Heaven Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Nintendo's Rhythm Heaven is the beat-matching Nintendo DS sequel to a Game Boy Advance title that never made it out of Japan—but did somehow manage to get an arcade port.
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Comment by gameware: The article fails to mention Gamestop is charging $34.99 for no reason at all ... plus their employees will probably... 12 Responses | Other threads
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corporate gloating
Nintendo Responds To February NPD Sales, Seems Pleased
Yes, the Wii and Nintendo DS continue to sell slightly better than hotcakes in the United States, moving more than 1.3 million units last month. But it's Wii Play that gets the kudos from Nintendo. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: The past two days on Kotaku have been the worst I've ever seen. Nomally, fanboys are more subtle around. Yes, you... 24 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Picross 3D Already Spawning Sick Cubic Filth
Rittai Picross has been out for just a week in Japan, but the Nintendo DS puzzle game is already responsible for vile, user-created content. Pigs and bunnies... together? What kind of world is this? More »
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Comment by MtlAngelus: So what do you solve there? Is it stuck or something? 4 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
Beyonce Shills For Rhythm Heaven, Loves Guitar Hero
Nintendo's latest spokesceleb? Beyonce! She's hopefully going to sell millions of copies of the extremely bootylicious Rhythm Heaven when it comes stateside by kicking back with her Nintendo DSi and having fun on-screen. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: I wonder if they'll get Chris Brown to advertise "Punch Out!" 9 Responses | Other threads
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review
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Review: Huang In A Million
Rockstar Games brings murder, mayhem, and a miniature Liberty City to the Nintendo DS with Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the developer's first outing on the mega-hit dual-screen portable platform. More »
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Comment by Ferna182: just to not this: the DS has very little ammount of ram to store a HUGE game like GTA. how the hell... 30 Responses | Other threads
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swag
Rockstar Delivers With Custom GTA: Chinatown Wars Styli
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS arrived this weekend at Kotaku Towers West in a swag-filled box, including a pair of brilliant DS styli that make playing the game much harder. More »
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Comment by channeling the rage that is CHARLES BRONSON: package it with a box of noodles and you're set.. 14 Responses | Other threads
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