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Does This Random Celebrity Mii Look Like This Random Celebrity To You?
Here, for some reason known only to Nintendo and some publicists, is a QR code that will generate the official Mii of actress Denise Richards. This is probably not a collection of data you were expecting to get today. But now you’ve got it. If you have a Nintendo 3DS, can load up a Mii-making…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 4, 2012 -
Are You Interested in Nintendo Animated Movies? I Sure Am.
Back in 2007, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto talked about his regrets over the ill-fated Super Mario Bros. movie. According to Miyamoto: “The one thing that I still have some regrets about is that the movie may have tried to get a little too close to what the Mario Bros. video games were. And in that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2012 -
A Link to Many Wonderful Link Cosplay
As a kid, I can still remember getting that gold NES Legend of Zelda cartridge and popping in the game for the first time. It was the start of Link’s journey—and the start of mine. I’m willing to bet, I wasn’t alone. Link is not only one of Nintendo’s most iconic characters; he’s also one…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2012 -
Kotaku EastHow About Some Kirby Music Played by an Orchestra? Yes, Please.
In the above video, an orchestra plays a Kirby medley. It’s glorious, and it will be featured on the music CD that comes with the upcoming Kirby’s Dream Collection compilation. Kirby’s Dream Collection – Medley Recording Feature [YouTube]
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2012 -
CultureTotal RecallThe Time Nintendo Forgot About Games, And Went After The…Stock Market?
Unlike its rivals Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo has usually had a staunch games first philosophy when it comes to hardware. But it hasn’t always been that way. In the 1980s, the company had a brief flirtation with, of all things, the business market. Booming business and ambitious technology were two of the hallmarks of Japan’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2012 -
Nintendo Says Game Consoles Have Been TV ‘Parasites’
When you play a console video game, you generally need a television. And when you use that television for a console video game, you generally can’t use it for anything else. Nintendo’s Wii U, an upcoming video game console whose controller is embedded with its own screen that can be used to play games, hopes…
By Jason Schreier Published July 3, 2012 -
You Can Ask the Head of Nintendo Anything, and You Ask Him This?
When Nintendo has a shareholder meeting, their shareholders can come in and ask just about anything. They’re shareholders! Such is their right. At the most recent meeting, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was asked about all manner of things, from the Wii U’s online plans to its multiplatform future. But the most burning question of all…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 3, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Cops Arrest College Student over Wii Homebrew Software
Japanese police arrested a 19 year-old college student from Kyoto Prefecture for allegedly violating the country’s Unfair Competition Prevention Law. In short, the student was nabbed for posting Wii homebrew software online. This is apparently the first arrest of its kind in Japan. According to Japanese news reports, the “illegal program” allowed players to boot…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 3, 2012 -
Monster Hunter 4 Gets New Trailer, Release Window
First revealed last fall with a concept trailer, 3DS title Monster Hunter 4 is roaring out spring 2013 in Japan. The above trailer provides a look at what 3DS owners can expect (hint: hunting monsters). Remember to bring those extra Circle Pad Pros—large and regular sized! 3DS「モンスターハンター4（フォー）」は2013年春に発売。カプコンサマージャムのステージイベントで明らかに【写真追加】 [4Gamer]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2012 -
CultureTotal Recall
Let’s Settle This Once and For All: Genesis Aladdin or Super NES Aladdin?
It’s time. It’s time to settle this. A while back, I got into a HEATED EXCHANGE with Kotaku columnist Lisa Foiles about her flagrant proclamation that the Super Nintendo version of Aladdin was superior to the Genesis version of Aladdin I did not remember this to be the case—from my recollection, the Genesis version was…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 30, 2012 -
This Might Be The Coolest Way To Show You The Wii U
I thought I did a good job covering the Wii U at E3, but PxDxl puts me to shame. This guy strapped a camera to his body (his head, I think), and, well… this is great stuff. Check it out. Gives new meaning to the phrase “first-person shooter.” My Trip To E3 [YouTube]
By Stephen Totilo Published June 29, 2012 -
Kotaku East
When You Have the Mario Bros. for Fans, You Cannot Lose at Euro Soccer
In the wake of this week’s Germany vs. Italy Euro 2012 match-up, there’s one image that’s making the rounds online in Japan: two of Italy’s biggest fans cheering on their team. Italy defeated Germany 2-1, and we’re left mesmerized by the GIF below, courtesy of SB Nation Pipe Dream: Super Mario Bros. Fans Rally Italy…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 29, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Report: Why Square Enix Average Salaries Are Sky High
According to online research site Nensyu Labo, here is a list of the mean yearly income for the game industry with numbers crunched from public reports filed by the companies: Square Enix Holdings: ¥21,680,000 (US$272,988) Sony: ¥9,230,000 ($116,189) Nintendo: ¥9,140,000 ($115,032) Sega Sammy: ¥8,220,000 ($103,486) Konami: ¥6,780,000 ($85,371) Namco Bandai: ¥6,400,000 ($80,577) Tecmo Koei: ¥6,150,000…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 29, 2012 -
Six Billion Pounds of Video Games Were Sold Last Year (And Other Weird Environmental Facts)
We often think of video games and hardware in terms of units sold, or money made. We don’t usually think of them in terms of how much they weigh, or how much crap needs to be dug out of the ground to make them. Which is why this infographic is interesting reading. Sure, this is…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 29, 2012 -
CultureTotal RecallThe Mario Games That Were, For Some Reason, Released on PC
Being Nintendo’s principle mascot, you’d think that Mario would only ever appear on Nintendo consoles. And for the most part, you’d be correct! But, as with most things in life, there are exceptions. I thought with the sad news today of the cuts at Radical Entertainment that we’d look back another one such exception: the…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 28, 2012 -
I like the Wii U. I like it a lot.
I’m partially writing in the abstract. I don’t know what the Wii U will cost. I don’t know exactly how powerful it is (though I’ve tried to report my way to some answers). I won’t ever need the Wii U to be my only gaming console, because I make enough money and, thanks to my…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 28, 2012 -
The Best Things in This Week’s Nintendo Download are Free
With free 3DS demos for Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure and Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] in the eShop this week, no one needs to spend a single penny to have a hell of a time with this week’s Nintendo Download. Of course Zen Studios, the makers of Marvel Pinball 3D for the…
By Mike Fahey Published June 28, 2012 -
Nintendo Seems Ready To Give Up On 3D. And That’s A Good Thing.
In March 2011, Nintendo threw a launch party for its then-brand-new 3DS. As midnight approached, a couple hundred loyal fans and less loyal reporters gathered outside the Best Buy in Manhattan’s Union Square to watch Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime extol the virtues of his company’s new system. “The era of 3D glasses ends…
By Jason Schreier Published June 28, 2012 -
Pokémon Black And White Version 2 Coming October 7
The next two Pokémon games will launch for DS on October 7, Nintendo said today. Nintendo will also release Pokémon Dream Radar, a new 3DS app you can buy and use to catch and transfer Pokémon with your 3DS’s camera.
By Jason Schreier Published June 28, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Nintendo Says More 3DS Models Would “Perplex” Gamers
Right now, there’s one type of 3DS handheld you can buy. This summer, a larger 3DS, called the 3DS XL, will be released. So, you’ll have two options. What about a third option? You know, with the add-on extra circle pad already on board? At a Nintendo meeting today, honcho Satoru Iwata (above, blowing crap…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 28, 2012