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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 -
Kotaku East
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 -
Kotaku East
First DLC for New Fire Emblem Is Free
Upcoming Fire Emblem: Kakusei, a tactical role-playing game for the 3DS, is getting DLC. This was first revealed last December. Today, Nintendo confirmed that the game is getting downloadable content, such as new maps and new episodic content. Between April 19 and May 31, the first round of DLC will be available as a free…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Real Life Bowser Jr. Trolls South Korea
The foreign policy of the Koopa Kingdom toward its neighbor has always been unpredictable in timing and method. Although the Koopa Kingdom and the Mushroom Kingdom have engaged and cooperated with each other in friendly international competitions, critics have pointed out that relations between the two nations remained tense. While the Mushroom Kingdom and the…
By Chi Lee Published February 22, 2012 -
Pokémon Company Responds to Fake iPhone Pokémon Game
In the wake of a rather high-profile App Store scam involving a Pokémon game (or at least its title screen), the Pokémon Company has issued a statement saying it’s on the hunt for the bad guys. “We continue to combat the unauthorised release of games, applications and merchandise that trick our fans into purchasing something…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 22, 2012 -
Video Games Are Easier Than Ever, Yet Harder To Manage
If you’ve played games for more than a decade, you’ve undoubtedly witnessed the ongoing evolution of the medium. Some see technology as the primary driver, and there’s no question games look and sound better than ever. The rising tide of tech has lifted all boats, making it possible for even a small team of developers…
Michael Abbott Published February 21, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Nintendo Holding Online Press Conference Tomorrow. You’re Invited.
Nintendo announced today via sloppy handwriting that there will be a “Nintendo Direct” online presentation on Feb. 22 from 9am EST. In Nintendo Direct, the Kyoto-based game maker speaks directly via an online video presentation.
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 21, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Do Nintendo’s Presidents Have Crappy Handwriting? Or Should We Blame the 3DS?
Satoru Iwata, Nintendo’s president, wears spiffy banker suits. He has floppy hair. His glasses are nice. But how’s his handwriting? On a 3DS? Above is the Swapnote message Nintendo is sending out for its monthly “Nintendo Direct” online presentation in which Iwata and Nintendo directly speak to the internet. The message is fairly simple: “Hello.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 21, 2012 -
The Dorkly Weekly: The Horrible Fate of the Leftover Pokémon
The folks at Dorkly pride themselves on the ability to solve gaming’s great unsolved mysteries. For example, if Ash chooses Charmander and Gary chooses Squirtle, what happens to Bulbasaur? Oh. Oh. That happens to Bulbasaur. I always suspected, but I guess I didn’t really want to know. At least it’s not animal cruelty; Bulbasaur is…
By Mike Fahey Published February 20, 2012 -
Pokémon on iTunes. Hello Scam!
While Pocket Monsters company GameFreak brought its monsters to iTunes last summer with Pokémon Say Tap?, this is not that app. Rather, this app is from “The House of Anime” and Daniel Burford. The hell? A quick iTunes search shows that this is the same outfit responsible for app versions of Digimon and Yu-Gi-Oh, including…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2012 -
Kotaku East
The 3DS Is Not a Failure in Japan. It’s a 5 Million Sold Success.
While the 3DS had a rocky start—and any momentum it had was disrupted by March 2011’s tragic earthquake—the console has been on the uptick. You could even say it’s now going gangbusters in its native Japan. Today, Nintendo revealed that the 3DS has sold over 5 million units in Japan. It is the fastest Nintendo…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2012