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Lowest. Score. Ever. (In Super Mario World)

Everyone’s heard about high score runs, but how about the opposite? In this video, NicoNico Douga user Haru@Yotsuba sets out to get the lowest possible score in Super Mario World on the SNES. Mario World becomes a very different game in this challenge, where killing Koopa Troopa or breaking a brick is the same as…

By Richard Eisenbeis Published February 14, 2012

Mario Propaganda Keeps Bowser’s Home Fires Burning

Fernando Reza, who floored us last year with his set of Mushroom Kingdom propaganda posters, is back in 2012 with another set, again showing the conflict from the bad guys’ point of view. If you’re interested in picking any of these up, they’re actually available from Fernando’s store, linked below. WW2 PROPAGANDA PRINTS [FRO DESIGN…

By Luke Plunkett Published February 14, 2012

Nintendo Gets Its Very Own Video Codec Provider

Mobiclip, the Paris, France-based company responsible for the codec that allows Nintendo handhelds to run high-quality video with little power consumption, quietly became Nintendo’s property last October. Now we’ll never be without video on a Nintendo device again. [Gamasutra]

By Mike Fahey Published February 13, 2012

Link, Ryu, Samus and More Return to Super Mario Bros. Crossover 2.0 Today

The highly anticipated—and it says a lot that term is being used with a flash game—Super Mario Bros. Crossover 2.0 is available to play now from Jay Pavlina and Exploding Rabbit. You can reacquaint yourself with its new features in that video or just head right over and see for yourself. The cast from the…

By Owen Good Published February 12, 2012

Live in L.A.? Want to Hang Out with Nintendo This Friday?

To mark Rhythm Heaven Fever‘s launch, Nintendo is holding a launch event this Friday Feb. 10 at the iam8bit Gallery on Sunset Blvd from 6 to 10pm. There will be drinks, food, and music, too. First come, first served.

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 9, 2012

Who’s Hungry for Some Nintendo Burgers?

Just in time for lunch (it’s always time for lunch), MonkeyPaw Games brings the re-imagined arcade classic BurgerTime to this week’s Nintendo Download, which is lovely seeing as there isn’t much else. You spin me round round, baby, right round; like a burger baby. That’s the idea behind BurgerTime World Tour, taking the 2D action…

By Mike Fahey Published February 9, 2012

Nintendo Employee Reported “Missing”

Meara Lynn Nichols, an employee at Nintendo of America, has been reported missing by her husband after failing to return home from an appointment at her son’s school. Although she had left her laptop on and Facebook account logged in, when she didn’t come home Matthew Nichols contacted the school, who let him know there…

By Luke Plunkett Published February 8, 2012

You Know What Nintendo Needs? An Official Spokesdog. BAM!

Did you know that February was Responsible Pet Owners Month? Nintendo’s marketing team does, and they’ve spared no expense in securing someone else’s pet to help sell nintendogs + cats for the 3DS. Uggie is a talented Jack Russell terrier that many will recognize as the four-legged co-star of The Artist. His is a tale…

By Mike Fahey Published February 8, 2012

Get a 3DS For Just $150 (at GameStop)

For the next week, you’ll be able to buy a Nintendo 3DS from GameStop for just $150. The 3DS, which was released less than a year ago for $250, has had its price further discounted at the retailer as a move to lure potential Vita purchasers away at the last second. Sony’s new handheld is…

By Luke Plunkett Published February 7, 2012

Crush 3D Will Frustrate You, In a Good Way

Crush 3D is a game that makes full use of the 3DS’s three-dimensional capabilities by producing platforming puzzles difficult enough to challenge the most die-hard of platformer fans. The game’s “crushing” mechanic has the player switching in between 2D and 3D at will, crushing and collecting as they try to navigate to the exit of…

By Nick Vannucci Published February 7, 2012

Game Characters Embarrassing Themselves on Facebook

Mario is a boozehound. Luigi loves photo bombs. Peach is vain. Some of gaming’s greatest characters get classic (and clever) Facebook pic parodies. It’s not just Nintendo characters getting in on the act. There is Metal Gear Solid’s Snake, whose military pic I saw coming. While not embarrassing, Nathan Drake’s family photo is definitely revealing.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 7, 2012

A Nintendo Game Worth… Watching

Here’s something small that could mean something big. It’s the back of the box for the new Wii game Rhythm Heaven Fever. Nintendo is selling the idea that the game isn’t just fun to play, but that it’s fun to watch There are many games that are fun for spectators. The Grand Theft Auto games…

By Stephen Totilo Published February 3, 2012

The Nintendo Download is Itching for a Sword Fight

Only three actual games made it into the Nintendo Download this week, but when one of them is Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword of the 3DS you don’t really need much else. A sword fighting game that’s all about timing and strategy, Sakura Samurai tells the tale of a young boy on a quest…

By Mike Fahey Published February 2, 2012

Ghost Trick Comes to iOS, First Two Chapters Are Free

The critically acclaimed adventure game Ghost Trick has arrived in the Apple app store, where iPhone and iPad gamers can play it… for free? Well, the first two levels are free, anyway. After that, it’ll cost you. Chapters 3-7, 8-13, and 14-end will cost $4.99 apiece, or you can download the whole shebang for $9.99.…

By Kirk Hamilton Published February 2, 2012

This Awesome Lady is 100 Years Old and a Nintendo DS Fanatic

Kit Connell may be 100, but she doesn’t feel a day over 80. And her brain age is around 64, according to one of her favorite Nintendo DS games. I’m not sure where this video came from or if it’s a Nintendo ad. I just know that Kit Connell is the kind of gamer I…

By Stephen Totilo Published January 31, 2012

So Will Other Game Studios Screw You on Wii U DLC?

Nintendo is doing everything it can to make buying downloadable content on the Wii U easy as pie. Since the Kyoto-based game maker has said on numerous occasions that its DLC will add to the experience, I’m not so worried about Nintendo’s approach. It’s the other game makers that concern me. Fear not! Nintendo President…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 31, 2012

Why Mario’s Creator Is Always Threatening Retirement

In Dec. 2011, a report surface claiming that Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto said he was retiring. Nintendo quickly commented, saying the report was a “misunderstanding” and “absolutely not true.” See, Shigeru Miyamoto is apparently always saying he’s going to retire. “During one of the interviews he accepted abroad, Mr. Miyamoto commented that he always tells…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 31, 2012

Because Nothing Says “I Love You” Like a Pearl Pink Nintendo Handheld

Put down those chocolates, son! Delicious candy should be an everyday gift. And you, in the lingerie store! Has he really seen you naked so many times that getting dressed seems sexy? Look, all you need for Valentine’s Day is a pearl pink Nintendo 3DS, available February 10. How can a pearl pink Nintendo 3DS…

By Mike Fahey Published January 30, 2012

Nintendo’s New Voice Recognition Software Being Tested in Japan

Nintendo is working with mobile phone carrier NTT on new voice recognition tech that can convert spoken words into text. The tech is aimed at students with disabilities. Words are converted to text, and the data is stored and accessed through the cloud, allowing students to also review and study later as well as see…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 30, 2012

Is This the Smallest Game Boy Ever Made?

The original Game Boy was big enough to fit in an enormous pocket. This Game Boy is big enough—make that, small enough—to clean your teeth. Measuring 0.02mm by 0.1mm, this Game Boy cannot play video games of course, but it does have drawn on buttons and a screen. It’s smaller than a one yen coin…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 30, 2012