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Nintendo Unveils Hardcore Wii U Controller
The point of the Wii U is that it has a fancy, touch-screen controller. That may not be suitable for all titles, though. Especially ones being ported from other consoles. For that, much like the Wii, the Wii U will have a Pro Controller, one that you could say resembles the pads of one of…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 3, 2012 -
Surprise Sunday Wii U Webcast Will Start E3 Early
Nintendo will be webcasting a special Wii U-centric edition of their Nintendo Direct online video series on Sunday, one that “focuses on the concept behind WiiU.” It will air on Nintendo’s Wii U Facebook page, 6pm ET, 3pm PT. We’ll have full coverage, too. Nintendo’s actual E3 press briefing is on Tuesday and you can…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 2, 2012 -
Did Nintendo Plan to Call the DS the “City Boy”?
People scratched their heads at “Wii” but ultimately everyone accepted it. Not many are really warming up to “Wii U” but I suspect as some point that’ll be spoken like it was always a part of the language, too. There is no way I could see myself referring to anything I own, however, as a…
By Owen Good Published June 2, 2012 -
Did We Get What We Were Promised From Last Year’s E3?
The Big Three make a bunch of promises every year at E3, during the big press conferences they throw at the start of the week. In 90 minutes or two hours, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo show off their newest hardware and biggest games. We hear all kinds of guarantees: here’s a game coming this fall.…
By Kate Cox Published June 1, 2012 -
This Nintendo Wii Keyboard Is Slimy
Dragon Quest X online players, if you are looking for a Wii compatible keyboard, you have an array of choices. If you are looking for a Wii compatible keyboard with miniature Slime figures on the function keys, have I got a keyboard for you. Priced at ¥3,980 (US$51) and out August 2 in Japan, the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 1, 2012 -
The Castlevania: Lord of Shadow: Mirror of Fate Teaser Is a Bloody Mess
Upcoming 3DS title Castlevania: Lord of Shadow: Mirror of Fate gets a teaser that’s long on teasing and short on everything else. Expect more at the upcoming E3 gaming expo next week in Los Angeles. Until then, be sure to look in the mirror. Don’t forget! Castlevania: Lord of Shadow: Mirror of Fate [YouTube]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 1, 2012 -
How to Keep Up with E3’s Biggest News Right Here on Kotaku
Electronic Entertainment Expo. E3. Say it with me. It’s going to be one hell of a week for us here at Kotaku, as we’ll be scrambling to cover every corner of the convention center bringing you news, impressions and possibly some silly pictures. I don’t know yet. It’s not E3 time yet, stop asking me…
By Tina Amini Published May 31, 2012 -
It’s Actually a Pretty Damn Good Week for the Nintendo Download
What’s this? Four new-ish downloadable games across the various Nintendo platforms, and not one that I can poke fun at? This has to be some sort of record. Then again, it’s hard to screw up when you’ve got Metal Slug and Rayman on your side. Metal Slug 3 for WiiWare and the original Rayman in…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2012 -
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This Magic Film Can Turn Your iPhone into a 3DS (Well, Sorta)
With the 3DS, Nintendo brought us 3D imagery without the use of dopey glasses. Now, a company in Japan has developed a peripheral that can turn your iPhone into an instant 3D device. At the Wireless Japan 2012, an expo for wireless and smart phone devices and apps, Nippon System Project displayed its new “Picasso…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 31, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Nintendo: Take That, Pirates!
R4 cartridges, better known in Japan as Majicon, are a major thorn in Nintendo’s side. The importing and sale of these devices that allow people to play pirated DS games was ruled as illegal in Japan since 2008. Generally, Nintendo has opted for filing civil complaints or civil lawsuits against violators, but at last, it…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 31, 2012 -
Kotaku East
No Stock At Japanese Amazon Leads To Rumors Of A New Model 3DS
With E3 just around the corner, already there are rumors and predictions abound of what game developer is going to announce what. Some seem more reliable than others. One rumor currently circulating Japan’s message boards is that Nintendo will be releasing a new model of 3DS. So far the rumor does not seem to be…
By Toshi Nakamura Published May 31, 2012 -
CultureTotal RecallA Fascinating Look at the Factories Where Old Video Games Were Made
Mommy, where do video games come from? They come from factories, dear, factories like these, from the 1980s. This awesome video shows the factory floor at companies such as Midway, Atari and Taito, where vintage arcade classics like Pac-Man were put together, while also giving us a glimpse behind the scenes of Nintendo circa 1988.…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 31, 2012 -
Shin Megami Tensei IV Is Coming to 3DS, Gets a Couple Teaser Images
There is a new Shin Megami Tensei game coming, and it looks to be coming only to the Nintendo 3DS. This confirms last night’s rumor The game’s teaser site is now live, depicting a couple of people overlooking a distant city, with the streets of the city covered in fog. NeoGAFer SolidSnakeex has cleared the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 30, 2012 -
One Year Later, Did Nintendo Keep Their E3 2011 Promises?
For the fourth year in a row, we’re comparing E3 hype to gaming reality. Sony was the subject of our first investigation. Today we check out Nintendo and will follow with Microsoft’s E3 2011 promises on Thursday, at 1pm ET. Nintendo had two, maybe three focuses at last year’s E3 press conference. The most obvious…
By Tina Amini Published May 30, 2012 -
Donkey Kong’s King Extends His Reign With a New World Record High Score
1,110,100 points. That’s the new Donkey Kong high score and it was set by the guy who’s dominated Nintendo’s arcade classic for two years straight. And he could’ve gone even higher. As reported by The Examiner‘s Patrick Scott Patterson, Hank Chien notched his latest achievement two levels before the game’s infamous kill-screen, the programming roadblock…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 29, 2012 -
Dreaming of a Better Nintendo Menu
Nintendo does a lot of things very well when it comes to software. Like, you know, games. Its console menus, though, could do with some work. So Cassio Leonardo thought he’d take a swing at designing his dream Wii U interface, blending what Nintendo is doing now with what he’d like to see them doing…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 29, 2012 -
Look Like an Assassin With This Ridiculous 3DS Carry Case
If you’re going to go to the trouble of getting a carry case for your Nintendo 3DS, you may as well go all out and get this hitman-esque case from Japanese accessory-makers Actec. It’s going for almost $150, which given the size seems a bit much (even taking into account the cost blowout converting USD…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 28, 2012 -
Three Nintendo Icons Draw Kirby
Nearly 20 years ago, three household names in Nintendo gaming took a shot at drawing Kirby inside the official strategy guide for Kirby’s Adventure. Masahiro Sakurai, the game’s creator (and creator of the Super Smash Bros. series); Shigeru Miyamoto, who really needs no introduction, and Satoru Iwata, who doesn’t either, unless you don’t know who…
By Owen Good Published May 27, 2012 -
The Wii U will Get the Best-Looking Version of Aliens: Colonial Marines, Says Gearbox
Nintendo has yet to release the official hardware specifications for the Wii U, and it’s something Gearbox’s Brian Burleson, senior producer on Aliens: Colonial Marines, won’t discuss directly. But, he said to Eurogamer, the Wii U will get the best-looking version of the game because it has “more modern tech.” “Just trust me on that…
By Owen Good Published May 26, 2012