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Bayonetta 2 Looks Deadlier Than Ever, Even with Short Hair
As seen on this morning Nintendo Direct, the sequel to Platinum’s beloved camp-action game features even more over-the-top craziness than ever. Bayonetta’s rocking a pixie cut but isn’t any nicer than she used to be. New powers were shown and she apparently wield both dual pistols and dual whips. The game’s due out in 2014.
By Evan Narcisse Published June 11, 2013 -
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD Sails To Wii U In October
Today’s Nintendo Direct showed the HD upgrade to Wind Waker in action, showcasing the re-release’s brighter colors and sharper details. Information about a re-configured Tingle Tuner was shared and the game was stated to have an October release window.
By Evan Narcisse Published June 11, 2013 -
Wii Party To Hit Wii U This Year, Featuring 80 New Games
Nintendo announced during their E3 Direct presentation today that they are currently developing Wii Party U, a party game collection featuring a whopping 80 brand new party games, including ones that specifically use the Wii U GamePad in unique ways to enhance gameplay. Wii Party U is coming out later this year.
By András Neltz Published June 11, 2013 -
Super Mario 3D World Out On The Wii U This December
At today’s E3 Direct, Nintendo showed us a glimpse of Super Mario 3D World, the newest entry in the Super Mario 3D series of action games, which started out with Super Mario 3D Land on the 3DS in 2011. It will offer a four-player multiplayer mode starring Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Peach. Out in…
By András Neltz Published June 11, 2013 -
Pokemon X and Y Dated for October 12
Nintendo just revealed the release date for the next installation in the Pokemon franchise during this morning’s E3 Nintendo Direct. In addition to the release date Nintendo also showed off new features such as a Pokemon touch element and a new Pokemon type. The Pokemon touch element, Pokemon-Aime, allows players to interact with their Pokemon…
By Eric Jou Published June 11, 2013 -
Who Needs Nintendo? Fans Make Their Own Mario Bros. Game
Back in 2011, I wrote about a project called Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii, in which a group of fans were making their own sequel/expansion for the Wii platformer. Well, unlike most fan-created mods, these guys actually finished the job, and the game is now available for download. Newer adds 128 new levels, has new…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2013 -
This Might Be The Best Nintendo Thing At E3 This Week
With their new console already out, and with the company deciding against holding a big E3 press conference, there’s seemingly little for Nintendo fans to get really excited about at this year’s show. But hey, who knows. If there’s one company able to conjure a megaton moment out of nothing at E3, it’s Nintendo. And…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2013 -
More Proof That the Wii U Basic Is About To Go Extinct, Via Best Buy
Earlier this week, GameStop issued a June 18 “recall” of the 8GB $300 Wii U Basic, the version of the Wii U that smart consumers knew to avoid. (Edit: Okay, okay, see the comments for reasons why some smart people did buy the 8GB version.) Now a tipster sends us an internal flyer from Best…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 8, 2013 -
I Played The New Animal Crossing With The People Who Made It
I’m a lucky gamer. I get to play games with the people who make them. I know it’s the job and that it’s usually tied to selling something, to puffing up a preview or what have you, but, hey, it’s also fun. It’s odd, too. You’re in this virtual world with the people who made…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 7, 2013 -
Mario Kart Never Looked This Wondrously Fearful And Insane
A few too many mushroom pickups and Mario Kart transforms into a seriously strange and gorgeous 1930-style grand prix, courtesy of artist José Emorca Flores, Mario re-imagineer extraordinaire. But where’s Waluigi? With all this insanity going on, he would probably look nice guy in a fuel-efficient family car. Flores’ prints are up for sale here,…
By Gergo Vas Published June 7, 2013 -
Shockingly, Six Critics Really Like Animal Crossing: New Leaf
I mean, come on, it’s Animal Crossing. Nintendo’s addictive life sim series has always maintained consistently high review scores, and New Leaf, coming out on Sunday for the 3DS, is no exception. Although a few chided New Leaf for its stubborn refusal to shake up the series’ gameplay, the sheer number of customization options and…
By András Neltz Published June 6, 2013 -
Smash Bros. Lead Developer Says We’ll Be Seeing New Video Next Week
Earlier today, Masahiro Sakurai sent out a tweet saying that new video from the upcoming installment of the Nintendo all-star fighting franchise will be debuting on June 11. Translation by Kotaku East’s Toshi Nakamura: “Notice: On the June 11th 11PM Nintendo Direct, the first footage of the new Smash Bros will be aired for the…
By Evan Narcisse Published June 6, 2013 -
This Live Action Smash Bros Video Makes Me Want To Play Smash Bros 4
Ness, Captain Falcon, Snake, Link and a lot of familiar gameplay elements come to life in this awesome live action Smash Bros. flick. The video has been in the works for more than a year, and it’s quite impressive to see how many people helped video creator pwnisher complete it. Snake with his giant hammer…
By Gergo Vas Published June 6, 2013 -
The Last Sports Stars of Video Games’ Cartridge Era [Corrected]
Monday, Jason Kidd gave the NBA his retirement notice. He and Grant Hill were the only active players this year that appeared in NBA Jam: Tournament Edition from 1994. Like veterans of a long-ago war, day by day we are losing the athletes of video gaming’s cartridge era. These are the last of them. In…
By Owen Good Published June 5, 2013 -
Nintendo’s Clarification About The 8GB Wii U Doesn’t Clarify Much
Nintendo is pushing back a tad against the notion, reported by Kotaku yesterday, that 8GB Wii U Basic’s demise is imminent. Yesterday we reported that GameStop has issued a “recall” of the $300 white version of the Wii U. Today, Nintendo says that they are simply doing a “rebalance” of the supply of white 8GB…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 5, 2013
