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Mario Kart 8 Drove Me Up The Walls… In a Good Way

The original Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo was a game that quite literally ended friendships back in the day. Now, over two decades later, the latest addition to the series, Mario Kart 8 is headed for the Wii U next spring, and I got a chance for a little hands-on time at this year’s…

Forest Pokémon Are The Best Type of Pokémon

Better avoid fire with these awesome Pokémon, made by Instagrammer Jakecarter14, using materials found in nature. The Pikachu above is already super-cute, but here’s some more (sadly, a rocky Geodude is missing): Natural Pokemon [jakecarter14, imgur via dorkly] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots…

3DS Persona Trailers Feature the Heroes of Persona 3 and 4

Oh, and gameplay. Don’t forget the gameplay. The trailers, each clocking in at a bit over a minute, show the chibi-fied characters of Persona Q engaging in banter, running around, and beating up a few select baddies. Here’s hoping the game comes to the West—at the moment, Q is only announced for Japan, where it…

Sorry, TV Host, That Is Not “Zelda”

Look, I hate to break it to you Arizona news anchor, but that’s not Zelda you’re talking about. That’s Link, and I’m pretty sure he’s a guy. In the clip above, a local news anchor and self-proclaimed Zelda fan mistakes Link’s name and gender in the trailer for Hyrule Warriors “She’s just fierce! Look at…

Least Necessary Arrow In Video Game History

Look, some of us out there aren’t super-awesome at Super Mario Bros., but this blinking arrow in Nintendo’s new NES Remix game for Wii U is a bit much. The game chops and/or mods classic 8-bit games to give players short challenges. This one is, basically, to run through the first level of Super Mario…

PlayStation Exec Owns Two Wii Us, Loves the New Mario

We already knew he had one, but Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Computer Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios, actually owns two Wii Us. Last month, Yoshida appeared as a guest on the Japanese multi-media internet talk show, Kurokawa Juku. After general talks, the host opened the floor to questions from the audience, and that’s where a reporter…

At Least Someone Wants a PlayStation Vita for Christmas

Japan got the short straw this holiday season with the PS4 coming out in February and no specific release date for the Xbox One. So what gaming console IS on people’s Christmas wish lists in the Japan? Japanese gaming mag Weekly Famitsu conducted a poll asking gamers what they plan on getting for the holiday…

In This, The Year Of Amazing Luigi Merchandise

As This, The Year Of Luigi draws to a close, let us gaze upon one of the finest Club Nintendo exclusives ever to materialise. Sadly, he will be out in March 2014, which is NotThe Year Of Luigi (it’ll be The Year Of Someone Else). The cost is 1500 Coins, which for an exclusive 5-inch…

The Nintendo Blockbusters They’ll Never Actually Announce

Nintendo announces a lot of stuff during a Nintendo Direct, but a lot of it is usually fluff. It’s never the MEGATON you’re secretly hoping – and beating yourself up – for. Dan Teasdale’s Secret Nintendo Direct Announcement Finder lets you experience the momentary illusion of seeing those MEGATON dreams come true. So painful, and…

I Might Have Nightmares About Mario and Luigi’s Latest Gaming Cameo

There will be Mario and Luigi costumes in the 3DS’ Monster Hunter 4 according to today’s Japanese version of Nintendo Direct. For those of us who like bizarre, disturbing things in our games, this is great news. Still no news of Monster Hunter 4 being released in North America, as far as we know. Sorry,…

Bravely Default Continues To Look Like The Final Fantasy We Want

Man. This game. MAN. This new trailer for the role-playing game Bravely Default—out for 3DS on February 7—shows off some of the game’s features and side-modes, and lord I am excited to play this game. LORD.

Mario Kart 8‘s Got A New Trailer…Featuring An Airport Level

Nintendo is still not being any more specific than “Spring 2014,” but when Mario Kart 8 gets here, Bowser, Mario, Yoshi and all the rest will be tearing-ass around airport and cloudtop courses with a new buggy-type vehicle. See it in the latest trailer here. In addition to the new courses and car, the trailer…

Watch All Of Today’s Nintendo Direct Right Here

Zelda? Check. Donkey Kong? Check. Dr. …Luigi? Sure! Why not. It is the the Year of Luigi, after all. Check out all those trailers and a few others for what looks like a pretty solid line-up incoming to your Nintendo hardware. Or just read all the news we’ve been posting from watching the stream live…

Nintendo Announces NES Remix For Wii U… And It’s Out Today

Ever wanted to play as Link in Donkey Kong? This is the game for you. It’s out on the eShop today for $15. Trailer above.

​Sonic: Lost World‘s Latest DLC is a Yoshi’s Island Zone

As of today, Sonic can run around in an all-new Yoshi-themed zone available for the Wii U version of Sonic: Lost World. It’s almost like Nintendo and Sega were never bitter rivals or something. The DLC is free.

Nintendo Announces… Dr. Luigi

The year of Luigi NEVER ENDS. Now Mario’s lanky brother has a PHD and will be popping pills on the Wii U soon in the game that we’ve all been waiting for: Dr. Luigi. It’s out on December 31 for $15.

Kirby Sucks More Than Ever In Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Nintendo’s upcoming Kirby game for the 3DS now has an official name, the Hypernova super-sucking ability, and an all-Kirby Smash Bros. mini-game.

Yoshi’s Island For 3DS Is Out Next Spring

Yoshi’s New Island will be out for the 3DS in North America this spring. Enjoy some new footage, will you?

Chibi-Robo Photo Finder Coming to North America in January

Chibi-Robo Photo Finder, which released in Japan in July, will come to the North American Nintendo eShop on Jan. 9, Nintendo said this morning. A free demo will be available on the store on the same day. Chibi Robo Photo Finder is an augmented reality game that requires you to find and photograph items in…

There’s a new Nintendo Direct streaming at 9am Eastern—you can watch it right here. They’re going to talk about what’s coming to Wii U and 3DS over the next few weeks/months. As always, we’ll have all the news live on Kotaku as it happens.