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Is Nintendo about To Piss Off the Bible Belt?

For years, hardline Christians have been calling Pokémon evil. One questionable individual even called the character “Oriental demons”. Now, it’s not a new Pocket Monsters that could be their next target. Nintendo is working on a new Brain Age—one that features a demonic doctor, horns, red face, and all. While the Pokémon complaints seem downright…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 23, 2012

Here’s All of Today’s Nintendo News in One Place

Mario’s corporate owners dropped a bunch of news today via their two Nintendo Direct broadcasts and Kotaku was all over it. Whether it’s details about a new, more demonic Brain Age or the longed-for NorthAm release of a great Wii RPG, the links below have the knowledge you seek: • Nintendo Teases 3DS Owners With…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 22, 2012

Nintendo’s New 3DS Western Is Cool And Worth Playing, Except for One Thing

If you’re left-handed, I have a minor bit of bad news about the terrific, original game that Nintendo started selling on the 3DS eShop today. The game was made for people who are comfortable holding pens in their right hand. Righties, I think you’ll have a great time with this game. Dillon’s Rolling Western is…

By Stephen Totilo Published February 22, 2012

Nintendo Teases 3DS Owners With Thoughts Of New Zelda

Check out what Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma, best known for directing and producing multiple Zelda games, just sent 3DS owners via Swapnote, the system’s text and picture messaging application. “Hello, this is Aonuma, Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda producer,” he says in the note. “Did you enjoy The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D? Thanks to…

By Jason Schreier Published February 22, 2012

Mario Tennis Open Serves Up Online Play for the 3DS on May 20th

The latest entry in Nintendo’s racket sports franchise will be hitting the 3DS on May 20th, five days before its Japanese counterpart. Nintendo says that there’ll be comprehensive online support for Mario Tennis Open and you can see Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach and more characters volleying in the trailer above.

By Evan Narcisse Published February 22, 2012

Dillon’s Rolling Western Pops Up On 3DS eShop Today

Surprise! Nintendo has released the action slash tower-defense game a day early, it said during a video conference this morning. You’ll find Dillon’s Rolling Western in the 3DS eShop for $10 right now. [Nintendo]

By Jason Schreier Published February 22, 2012

Watch Super Smash Bros Creator Masahiro Sakurai Talk About Kid Icarus: Uprising’s Multiplayer

Expectations have to be running high for the multiplayer component of Kid Icarus: Uprising. After all, it’s the designer beloved for pitting Nintendo’s all-stars and B-listers against each other in crazy free-for-all battles who’s in charge of the game. In the video above, Sakurai details the weapons and modes that you’ll find in the upcoming…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 22, 2012

Final Fantasy Creator’s Wii RPG Finally Headed to North America

Nintendo is partnering with publisher Xseed Games to bring Wii RPG The Last Story to North America this summer, it said today during an online broadcast The Last Story, directed by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, has received rave reviews in Japan. Though the game will make its way to European shores this week, Nintendo…

By Jason Schreier Published February 22, 2012

Kotaku East

Sega, Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Banpresto Working on a 3DS Game

Together! As revealed by Nintendo today, these Japanese game makers are collaborating on a mysterious project. It is for the Nintendo 3DS. No other details were given and more will be shared at a later date.