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The Dog from the Oscars Also Works for Nintendo

This month is Responsible Pet Owners Month. And to mark it, Nintendo hired Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier from The Artist, as its official spokesdog. This month is also the Academy Awards. During last night’s Oscar presentation, Uggie was on stage as The Artist won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He donned a bowtie…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 27, 2012

Looks Like Kingdom Hearts 3D Comes West in Late July

Square-Enix’s official French store briefly listed Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream, Drop, Distance for release on July 27 before the company pulled back the listing and replaced it with “Summer 2012.” Either way, it’s a more precise release window than what we’d heard before. Square may be pulling back the Western release date just to give…

By Owen Good Published February 26, 2012

Pokémon Black 2, Pokémon White 2 Coming This Summer

As promised, Junichi Masuda, the director of Pokemon Black and White appeared on Japanese TV show Pokémon Sunday today to announce the next entries in the Pokémon series. They are Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 The games are scheduled to release in June for Nintendo DS systems, in Japan. DSi and 3DS players…

By Owen Good Published February 25, 2012

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Gossip! Rumors! What Is Nintendo’s Track Record?

Earlier this week in an uncharacteristic move, the president of one of Japan’s biggest companies, Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata, hopped on Twitter to address “gossip”. “By the way,” Iwata tweeted, “on Monday there was an inaccurate report online. This sort of thing has continued repeatedly, with no context, self-serving language, and the blurring of truth and…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 24, 2012

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A Beautiful Collection of Awesome Nintendo Logos

I like the games and the hardware, of course, but one of my favourite things about Japanese video games from the 1980s were the logos. And some of the best ones came out of Nintendo. I’m not talking about the company’s primary logo, either. I’m talking about the series of logos drawn up for the…

By Luke Plunkett Published February 23, 2012

The Many Melodies of the Nintendo 3DS

Welcome back to “Menu Music,” a regular Kotaku Melodic feature in which we’ll be listening to the best and worst menu music in video gaming. Last week, we listened to the mind-numbing music of the PlayStation Vita, so it seemed only fair that this week we should listen to the music of its competitor, the…

By Kirk Hamilton Published February 23, 2012

What Do Dillon’s Rolling Western, 2 Fast 4 Gnomz, and Box Pusher Have in Common?

One’s a mildly anticipated game for the 3DS eShop; one is a DSiWare game about box pushing; and the third comes from someone that thought 2 Fast 4 Gnomz was a good name. What could they possibly have in common? That’s right, it’s time for your weekly Nintendo Download, where games of all shapes, sizes…

By Mike Fahey Published February 23, 2012

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Game Creators Look To 2012: We’ll Do Better

Last year turned out to be a tough one for most Japanese game companies. With natural and nuclear disasters and economic downturns, it’s been a rough year all around. In Weekly Famitsu, several game companies have announced their year-end performance and plans for 2012. So let’s have a look at what’s in store. Major players…

By Toshi Nakamura Published February 23, 2012

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Is Nintendo about To Piss Off the Bible Belt?

For years, hardline Christians have been calling Pokémon evil. One questionable individual even called the character “Oriental demons”. Now, it’s not a new Pocket Monsters that could be their next target. Nintendo is working on a new Brain Age—one that features a demonic doctor, horns, red face, and all. While the Pokémon complaints seem downright…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 23, 2012

Here’s All of Today’s Nintendo News in One Place

Mario’s corporate owners dropped a bunch of news today via their two Nintendo Direct broadcasts and Kotaku was all over it. Whether it’s details about a new, more demonic Brain Age or the longed-for NorthAm release of a great Wii RPG, the links below have the knowledge you seek: • Nintendo Teases 3DS Owners With…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 22, 2012

Nintendo’s New 3DS Western Is Cool And Worth Playing, Except for One Thing

If you’re left-handed, I have a minor bit of bad news about the terrific, original game that Nintendo started selling on the 3DS eShop today. The game was made for people who are comfortable holding pens in their right hand. Righties, I think you’ll have a great time with this game. Dillon’s Rolling Western is…

By Stephen Totilo Published February 22, 2012

Nintendo Teases 3DS Owners With Thoughts Of New Zelda

Check out what Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma, best known for directing and producing multiple Zelda games, just sent 3DS owners via Swapnote, the system’s text and picture messaging application. “Hello, this is Aonuma, Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda producer,” he says in the note. “Did you enjoy The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D? Thanks to…

By Jason Schreier Published February 22, 2012

Mario Tennis Open Serves Up Online Play for the 3DS on May 20th

The latest entry in Nintendo’s racket sports franchise will be hitting the 3DS on May 20th, five days before its Japanese counterpart. Nintendo says that there’ll be comprehensive online support for Mario Tennis Open and you can see Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach and more characters volleying in the trailer above.

By Evan Narcisse Published February 22, 2012

Dillon’s Rolling Western Pops Up On 3DS eShop Today

Surprise! Nintendo has released the action slash tower-defense game a day early, it said during a video conference this morning. You’ll find Dillon’s Rolling Western in the 3DS eShop for $10 right now. [Nintendo]

By Jason Schreier Published February 22, 2012

Watch Super Smash Bros Creator Masahiro Sakurai Talk About Kid Icarus: Uprising’s Multiplayer

Expectations have to be running high for the multiplayer component of Kid Icarus: Uprising. After all, it’s the designer beloved for pitting Nintendo’s all-stars and B-listers against each other in crazy free-for-all battles who’s in charge of the game. In the video above, Sakurai details the weapons and modes that you’ll find in the upcoming…

By Evan Narcisse Published February 22, 2012

Final Fantasy Creator’s Wii RPG Finally Headed to North America

Nintendo is partnering with publisher Xseed Games to bring Wii RPG The Last Story to North America this summer, it said today during an online broadcast The Last Story, directed by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, has received rave reviews in Japan. Though the game will make its way to European shores this week, Nintendo…

By Jason Schreier Published February 22, 2012

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Sega, Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Banpresto Working on a 3DS Game

Together! As revealed by Nintendo today, these Japanese game makers are collaborating on a mysterious project. It is for the Nintendo 3DS. No other details were given and more will be shared at a later date.

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012

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Sega Game Gear Coming to Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console

Starting the middle of March, Sega Game Gear titles are headed to the 3DS Virtual Console in Japan.

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012

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New Fatal Frame Gets Japanese Release Date

The Wii remake of 2003’s Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly has a release date for Japan: June 28. It is priced at ¥6,800 or US$85.

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012

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Mario Tennis Open Dated for Japan

Upcoming 3DS title, Mario Tennis Open, will be out May 25 in Japan for ¥4,800 (US$60). It features button and touch controls, as well as up to four player play for online and local multiplayer.

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012