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These People Have No Clue About The Wii U

Some of the people in this man-on-street Game Informer video don’t know what the Wii U is. Some are pretty sure it’s a college thing. You know, like Wii University or something. Does The Public Know About Wii U? [Game Informer]

By Stephen Totilo Published October 5, 2012

It’s Time For Japanese Developers To Stop Hoarding Their RPGs

When I think about all the role-playing games released in Japan that never make their way to U.S. shores, I like to picture a snarling dragon sitting atop a pile of game cartridges, spitting fire at anyone who comes within breathing distance. Hey Japan. Time to stop hoarding your gold. This is not a new…

By Jason Schreier Published October 5, 2012

47 Minutes of the New Animal Crossing… In Japanese

The next Animal Crossing still doesn’t have an American release date, but it’ll be out in Japan on November 8. That’s why Nintendo just showed about 40 minutes of the game on YouTube this morning. Have a look! You’ll see many of the game’s changes: the new roads and topiary, the campers, the co-op mini-games……

By Stephen Totilo Published October 5, 2012

Kotaku East

Where the Hell Is My Lime Green Wii, Nintendo?

I was told to arrive early—that Nintendo would be announcing something big. Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata stood before the 2005 Tokyo Game Show podium and did just that: he showed off the new controller for the very first time. The console was then codenamed “Revolution”. It was later released as the Nintendo Wii and was a…

By Brian Ashcraft Published October 5, 2012

3DS XL’s Circle Pad Pro Gets a Release Date in Japan. This Is It!

The 3DS XL add-on circle pad got its first public airing at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. I checked it out—and it was pretty good! Nintendo, however, didn’t give a release date for the peripheral. Until now. The 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro will be out in Japan on November 15, Nintendo announced today. It’s…

By Brian Ashcraft Published October 5, 2012

Spanish Cops Name an Investigation After Pokémon. No, Seriously.

Police in Spain have won the admiration of Nintendo nerds worldwide this year after naming a major sting operation after a bunch of Pocket Monsters. Operation Pokémon is the name given to an effort by Spanish police to stamp out corruption amongst the ranks of the nation’s politicians. Why “Pokémon”? There are two theories. One…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 5, 2012

Can’t Get a Wii U? There’s Always eBay (and $1000+ Prices)

Let’s say you really, really want a Wii U for Christmas. Problem is, it’s pretty tough getting hold of a pre-order, because most places are sold out. What options are you left with? Two. The first is to suck it up and spend the holidays without a Wii U. The second is to take to…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 4, 2012

EA Sports Dodges Questions It Recycled FIFA on the Wii

A week ago, Chris Scullion of Nintendo Gamer and Official Nintendo Magazine ripped FIFA 13‘s Wii version chin-to-groin, for being basically indistinct from FIFA 12 other than roster and uniform updates. Everyone knows the Wii is a dead console walking, but that does not excuse a major publisher palming off last year’s release like it’s…

By Owen Good Published October 4, 2012

New Paper Mario Trailers Never Fail To Make Me Happy

We’ve already seen some of the footage in this new trailer for Paper Mario: Sticker Star, but that doesn’t make it any less awesome. I love me some Paper Mario. Can’t wait for this one. For more on Sticker Star, go check out Patricia’s preview

By Jason Schreier Published October 4, 2012

Nintendo’s 3DS eShop Line-Up For The Rest of 2012 Is Spectacular

Nintendo just dumped a list of games coming to the 3DS’ eShop through the rest of the year and slightly beyond. Some of these games were expected but there are a lot of surprises. The surprises include a sequel to the well-regarded 2011 eShop game Pushmo and three of four games made by Japanese all-star…

By Stephen Totilo Published October 4, 2012

New Super Mario Bros 2 DLC and Real-World Pokémon Hunting Descend Onto the Nintendo Download This Week

Used to be that Nintendo and downloadable content were two terms that you almost never saw together. But that changes in a big way this week as the company rolls out the first wave of add-on coin packs for New Super Mario Bros 2 on the 3DS There’s also Pokémon Dream Radar, a downloadable augmented…

By Evan Narcisse Published October 4, 2012

Kotaku East

In Japan, It’s Not “If” You Will Get a Wii U, But “Which”

So, the Wii U will be lining the shelves in a couple of months (November 18th for the US, 30th for Europe and Australia, and December 8th for Japan). With all the perks of the Wii plus increase capabilities and the new Wii U Game Pad, the new console is sure to be the talk…

By Toshi Nakamura Published October 4, 2012

Kotaku East

Nintendo’s Killing Off Another 3DS Color (Sorry!)

Those wanting a “Flare Red” 3DS might want to act soon. Nintendo recently revealed that the color will soon be going out of production in Japan. The color was launched back in July 2011 in Japan. It was the third color launched there, after Cosmo Black and Aqua Blue. With the 3DS XL out (and…

By Brian Ashcraft Published October 4, 2012

Japan Gets Custom Mario, Animal Crossing Handhelds, And They’re Beautiful

Nintendo just announced two new versions of the 3DS XL handheld, both currently slated for release in Japan only. Which is deeply upsetting, because they’re amazing First up, this custom Animal Crossing 3DS XL, which will ship with the game when it’s released in Japan on November 8. Next, this New Super Mario Bros. 2…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 2, 2012

Nintendo Shouldn’t Treat ‘Gamer’ Like a Dirty Word

Just when we start thinking that the world has accepted that gaming is a widespread, diverse hobby on the same level as any other form of media, an awful marketing campaign comes along to remind us that, oh yes, some people still believe that “gamer” is a dirty word. “I am not a gamer,” proclaims…

By Jason Schreier Published October 2, 2012

New Super Mario Bros. 2 Gets Three DLC Packs This Week For $2.50 Each

You can start buying downloadable content for New Super Mario Bros. 2 this Thursday. The first three DLC packs for the game, each including three courses, are the Gold Rush Pack, Coin Challenge Pack A, and Nerve-Wrack Pack. Here’s Nintendo’s description of each: Gold Rush Pack: Fun new courses that give novice players the best…

By Jason Schreier Published October 2, 2012

The Accidentally Sexy Nintendo 3DS Commercial

With some clever casting and selective image capturing/gif-making on the part of nerds, Osaka-based reporter and model Aya Shibata recently became a uniquely Japanese sex symbol for Nintendo Now, it seems Western fans are doing much the same for Glee actress Dianna Agron, after she appeared in this seemingly innocuous commercial for Art Academy on…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 2, 2012

Buy One Of Five 3DS Games Online And You Get A Free Copy Of Donkey Kong: Original Edition

Here’s the official video announcement for a new promotion Nintendo is running this fall Buy Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, Style Savvy: Trendsetters, or Crosswords Plus on Nintendo’s eShop by January 6 and you’ll get a copy of Donkey Kong: Original Edition, a special version…

By Jason Schreier Published October 1, 2012

Reviews

Pokémon Black and White 2: The Kotaku Review

It’s four o’clock in the morning and I’m sitting outside my apartment chain-smoking cigarettes, mildly buzzed on cough syrup and decidedly not getting the rest I was supposed to be getting in order to alleviate the need for prescription medication in the first place. Instead I am grinding levels on my water and fighting-type Pokémon…

By Mike Fahey Published October 1, 2012

You Can Now Get Donkey Kong: Original Edition For 3DS, In a Roundabout Way

If you’re in the United States, own a Nintendo 3DS and want Donkey Kong: Original Edition, all you have to do is… …purchase and download the brand-new 3DS game Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone! or Crosswords Plus and register them before January 6. Perhaps that’s not the method you would have predicted. And just what…

By Stephen Totilo Published October 1, 2012