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Nintendo Asks Questions about Wii U, Nintendo Answers Them
“Iwata Asks” is a regular feature on Nintendo’s official site in which Nintendo president Satoru Iwata asks questions about hardware and games his company makes. This time, Iwata asks Mario creator about the Wii U.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 8, 2011 -
The PS3 and the Xbox 360 Have Tablet Controllers, Too
uDraw is THQ’s…drawing platform. This past May, an HD version was mentioned, and at this year’s E3, it’s been shown off for the PS3 and the Xbox 360. Kotaku checked ou the Wii Drawing Tablet last fall. Click here for impressions, a video, and Stephen Totilo—not necessarily in that order. [E3 2011]PS3やXbox360にもタブレット・コントローラーが登場！ 「ユー ドロー」 [Kotaku…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 8, 2011 -
Sony’s 3D Display Tech Is So Not New
One of Sony’s big E3 reveals was its 3D display that allows gamers to see two different images on the same screen at the same time. This isn’t new. Some dude is already enjoying this feature at home. YouTube user sinabun12si shows how. He took some movie theater 3D glasses. In one pair, he put…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 8, 2011 -
Anarchy Reigns Is Max Carnage
Anarchy Reigns from Osaka’s Platinum Games is like violent Wii title MadWorld—except people are going to buy it. Know as Max Anarachy in Japan, the beat ’em up is going to slap you upside your head, chainsaw you in half, and drive high heels in your head. The game is due out on the PS3…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 8, 2011 -
The Worst Font. The Biggest Boobs.
PlayStation title Dragon’s Crown has the worst game title font I’ve ever seen. It also has enormous norgs. Go figure. Developed by Vanillaware (Odin Sphere, Muramasa), the inclusion of stylized female form isn’t a shock—that illegible font is. Dragon’s Crown is headed to the PS3 and PS Vita will be released globally in spring 2012.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 8, 2011 -
Sony Wants Vita Making Cash Money in Three Years
In a Reuters interview, Sony Computer Entertainment honcho Kazuo Hirai said that he hoped the PS Vita would turn a profit within the next three years. He also added that wants the Vita to outsell the PSP. [Reuters]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 8, 2011 -
Mario Party Will Party Once Again
Our long Mario Party drought is over! The last game in Nintendo’s Mario Party series, Mario Party 8, was released in 2007. And the latest entry, Mario Party 9 was revealed today at the E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles. The Wii game currently doesn’t have a release date, and it’s unclear whether Nintendo’s Nd…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 7, 2011 -
Where Is the Wii Vitality Sensor? Somewhere.
The Wii Vitality Sensor debuted at the 2009 E3 gaming expo. Then it was too mellow for last year’s and this year’s E3. Why? When asked this question earlier in April, Nintendo replied that it was still in development, but wasn’t yet working on 99 percent of Wii players. Thus, it doesn’t yet have a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 7, 2011 -
Nintendo Isn’t Making Luigi’s Mansion 2 Internally
The newly revealed Luigi’s Mansion 2 won’t be developed internally by Nintendo, but by Canada’s Next Level Games, the studio behind the Wii version of Punch-Out!. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto is supervising the project, however.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 7, 2011 -
Hulk Hogan Puts Us In a Wrestling Hold, We Punch Back
Kotaku‘s Stephen Totilo checked out Kinect title Hulk Hogan’s Main Event earlier today and got wrestling advice from the Hulkster himself. Hulk Hogan’s Main Event allows you to create your own custom wrestler and have them rule the ring. The title also you to unleash over 30 wrestling combos.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 7, 2011 -
Kid Icarus: Uprising Looks at the Size of that Squadron
It’s been a long time since the world’s seen a brand new Kid Icarus game, but this year, Kid Icarus: Uprising is going to change that. Developed by Project Sora, Kid Icarus: Uprising is sorry to keep you waiting.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 7, 2011 -
Dark Souls Is Hard. Dark Souls Screens Are Easy (on the Eyes).
Dark Souls, the upcoming title from Demon’s Souls developer From Software is going to be a hard game. That bittersweet pill is made easier to swallow by the game’s beautiful look. Dark Souls will be out this fall.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 7, 2011 -
Transferring DSi Games to the 3DS Is So Easy!
Besides the Nintendo eShop, today’s 3DS system update allows players to transfer DSiWare titles, photos, and music over to the 3DS. Pikmin transfer the data in what can only be described as cute. Once you transfer over the data, you cannot transfer it back. It took website Vooks.net an hour to transfer 34 DSiWare titles…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 7, 2011
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