Kotaku to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime on Tuesday: You guys did make a joke about Star Fox in the…
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On March 11, the Tohoko earthquake and tsunami left the northeastern part of Japan in ruins.
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If you have $20 lying around, and are a fan of Mother/Earthbound, you should definitely pick up the Mother 3 Handbook
Remember that Mother 3 handbook we told you about? My copy just arrived in the mail. And I'm lost for words.