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Kotaku East
Super Smash Bros. Isn’t Finished Being Made
With Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS out, creator Masahiro Sakurai’s job is only half done. When one fan asked him how it felt to be done with the development on Super Smash Bros., he replied, “I’m not done yet…” “Game development is very hard.” Sakurai went on in his column in Weekly Famitsu. “You…
By Toshi Nakamura Published October 16, 2014 -
Kotaku EastHow The New Nintendo 3DS’s C-Stick Works in Super Smash Bros.
Oh, and Monster Hunter. Let’s not forget that. Very important! Perhaps the most noticeable addition the New Nintendo 3DS brings to the table is a second thumb controller: the C-Stick. Two of the first games to take advantage of it are, of course, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Monster Hunter 4G I the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 16, 2014 -
The New Pokémon Remake Demo, In 30 Minutes
For most of us, the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire demos don’t drop until October 21st—and even then, it’ll only be available to folks who are a part of the Pokémon Trainer’s Club. But you don’t have to wait to see what the demo holds, if you don’t want to. Here is GameXplain playing through…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 15, 2014 -
Oh My Gosh, Nintendo Gave Link A Motorcycle
If Zelda making its first appearance in Mario Kart wasn’t exciting enough, Nintendo sweetened the deal today. When Link (if that is his real name) arrives in Mario Kart 8 next month, the company said he’ll be bringing a new kart-friendly version of his trusty steed with him. Nintendo (sort of) revealed the Zelda-themed ride…
By Yannick LeJacq Published October 15, 2014 -
If Dreamworks Made A Zelda Animation
I can totally imagine this scene: a seagull—voiced by Morgan Freeman—gives life-changing advices to a computer-animated Link from Wind Waker or from any of the Zelda games. Illustrator Cassio Yoshiyaki drew something similar to this idea with Link and Zelda from The Wind Waker, and both of them look realy great Toon Link by Cassio…
By Gergo Vas Published October 15, 2014 -
Kotaku East
So Far, Japan Prefers the New Nintendo 3DS XL
The New Nintendo 3DS went on sale in Japan last Saturday. You could either get the regular sized one or the larger New Nintendo 3DS XL. Which did most gamers in Japan purchase? The XL, it seems. Famitsu reports that during it’s first week on sale (which is, in reality, last Saturday and Sunday), a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 15, 2014 -
The Pokémon Remakes Grant Players The Power Of Flight
Because there’s no better time to drop fresh Pokémon news than minutes after a major preview embargo lifts, The Pokémon Company gives us “Soar” a new ability that allows players of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire the ability to fly through the air on the backs of Mega Latias and Latios. Securing Latios…
By Mike Fahey Published October 14, 2014 -
One Of The Worst Pokémon Games Is Getting Remade, And It Looks Good
If we absolutely had to pick the worst Pokémon game, I wouldn’t blame anyone for putting Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire high on the list. Don’t get me wrong—I love those games to death, they defined a chunk of my childhood. But looking back, even I can admit that Ruby and Sapphire aren’t exactly the best…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 14, 2014 -
Kotaku EastTesting Out the New Nintendo 3DS’s Head Tracking
One of the New Nintendo 3DS‘s most welcomed added functions is head tracking. Its purpose is to help make the 3D effect more stable, and you know what, so far, the function seems to work pretty well. In the video you below, you can see me testing the head tracking software. Keep in mind that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 14, 2014 -
The Dead Rogue Squadron Game Looked Great
Bummed out you never got a Rogue Squadron game on the Wii? Maybe you’ll be less bummed out to know that this newly-released footage of the project makes it look fun. Or maybe that’ll just make you more upset. Whatever. IGN have a trailer for the game, called Star Wars Rogue Squadron: Rogue Leaders, which…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 13, 2014 -
Kotaku EastChanging the New Nintendo 3DS Faceplates Is a Snap
When Nintendo announced the New Nintendo 3DS would be getting faceplates, honestly, I rolled my eyes. Like, actually rolled them. But you know what? The faceplates seem like they could be pretty neat. In the video below, I do a quick explainer on how to remove the faceplates. It is surprisingly easy. (Apologies for the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 13, 2014 -
The New Nintendo 3DS Seems Quicker
When Nintendo announced the New Nintendo 3DS, it said the portable was more powerful than the original. After loading a few games and booting up the machine, the NN3DS certainly does seem faster. In the above video, you can see me and my older son doing a quick speed test. This is hardly scientific! But,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 11, 2014 -
The New Nintendo 3DS Doesn’t Really Filter Porn
The New Nintendo 3DS’s internet browser is supposed to filterout things online that are unsuitable for kids. Then again, no, it appears it doesn’t. One of the newly added features includes a paywall that apparently filters websites in Japan. The filter, which blocks adult oriented sites, can be turned off for small 30 yen charge…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 11, 2014 -
Kotaku East
How the New Nintendo 3DS Stacks Up to the Original 3DS
Today in Japan, Nintendo released a new Nintendo 3DS—er, make that, the New Nintendo 3DS. I bought one for Kotaku, so let’s see how it sizes up to its predecessor. At last month’s Tokyo Game Show, I checked out the New Nintendo 3DS XL and was quite impressed with what I saw. While I’ve only…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 11, 2014 -
Hacker Claims To Find Hint Of An 8-Player Mode For The New Smash Bros.
By necessity, Super Smash Bros. on the 3DS is a very different game from its predecessors. It’s built for a smaller and differently structured system and doesn’t have some of the stuff that previous Smash games had, like a tournament mode. But, what one person claims are newly discovered audio files hidden inside the game…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 10, 2014 -
Number of Weird Moments in the New Bayonetta 2 Trailer
At least. Bayonetta’s never really been known for its sense of realism. I mean the focus is a witch with guns on her high heels that rips angels apart with her shape-shifting clothes. It’s weird. The Bayonetta 2 launch trailer is a bit more odd than I was expecting though. I still really love Bayonetta’s…
By Dan Starkey Published October 10, 2014 -
Cost of Nintendo’s Amiibo Figurines
Amazon looks like one of the very first retailers to allow pre-ordering Nintendos line of Amiibo figures. You can place your order for a mere $12.96. You’re reading Numbers, a blog on Kotaku that examines games and culture through the lens of math and statistics. To contact the author of this post, write to [email protected]…
By Dan Starkey Published October 10, 2014 -
Culture
How Much Money Have You Spent On Your Wii U?
The Wii U has taken roughly $300 from your wallet already, but chances are you’ve purchased more than a few games for Nintendo’s newest home console. Just how much money depends on who you are. We’ve already asked you about how much money you’ve sunk into your Xbox Ones and PS4s, so now it’s time…
By Tina Amini Published October 9, 2014
