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New Super Mario 3D Land Trailer, Now With More Raccoon Suits and Street Pass

Take a look at this brand new Super Mario 3D Land trailer from Nintendo last night. Giving us our first real look at the game, showing us old faces and new mechanics to get excited about. On Nov. 13, Nintendo will release the Super Mario 3D Land game for Nintendo 3DS. In this first-ever true…

By Chris Carolan Published September 13, 2011

Mario Kart 7 Gyros in a New Trailer with First-Person Mode

Here’s a new trailer for Mario Kart 7, a different one than what was shown at the 3DS conference last night. Nintendo has also dropped some new information regarding how the game will take advantage of the 3DS’s hardware, as well as mentioned some fresh additions to the popular series: [Mario Kart 7] will include…

By Nick Partyka Published September 13, 2011

Congratulations, 3DS Owners. You Just Helped Nintendo Beta Test a Product

Nintendo is no stranger to hardware iterations. Its last portable, the Nintendo DS, saw several major revisions. The 3DS is a different story. It just came out a few months ago but is already seeing half-hearted hardware upgrades. (A snap-on second slide pad? Ugh.) And 3DS owners should be pissed. The 3DS has been a…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

One Hundred is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword‘s Lucky Number

While the number three will always hold a special place in the Triforce-powered Legend of Zelda series, Link’s next adventure embraces a much larger lucky number to describe the sheer scope and size of the biggest Wii game yet. Nintendo’s own Shigeru Miyamoto unleashed the number 100 on the crowd during this morning’s press conference…

By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2011

3DS Slidepad Pricing, Zelda News, A 3DS Monster Hunter; Here’s What You Missed Last Night

The Tokyo Game Show doesn’t really kick off until late tonight with the Sony Press Conference, but Nintendo made quite a splash early this morning with a news-packed press conference of their own. They talked about the new, now official, 3DS Slidepad add-on. We heard about new games like a 3DS Monster Hunter and new…

By Brian Crecente Published September 13, 2011

Super Mario – 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 U.S. Dates

Nintendo of America this morning confirmed the U.S. release dates for two major 3DS titles. Super Mario – 3D Land hits here on Nov. 13 and Mario Kart 7 arrives on Dec. 4. The Japan release dates are here

By Brian Crecente Published September 13, 2011

This Man’s Chest is Braver Than my Chest

This Zelda tattoo looks painful. And colourful! But so painful. Especially when you consider it’s not exactly canon. Zelda Chestpiece [ALBOTAS] You can contact Luke Plunkett, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips page.

By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2011

Smack Your Wii Remote Up!

Anyone old enough to remember huge CRT televisions, will remember a sure fire repair: Hit them. Apparently, the Wii Remote works in much a similar way. On Nintendo’s official Japanese FAQ site, one question asks what one should do if their Wii Remote buttons or motion sensing doesn’t work. “In that situation, it’s possible to…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

Let’s Look at 3DS Fire Emblem and Three Other New 3DS Games

Fire Emblem is coming to the 3DS. So is Culdcept, soccer simulator Calciobit, and scary game Shinrei Camera or “Spirit Camera”, from the makers of Fatal Frame Website Famitsu posted screen shots of all four titles. Fire Emblem is getting the most excitement among fans, but Shinrei Camera, with its use of AR and the…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

This Zelda Figure Is the Hero of my Time

There aren’t any official Legend of Zelda action figures. Haven’t been for a very, very long time. Going by the quality of this custom piece, maybe it’s time for that to change. Toysmith BDCdiesel has built this Twilight Princess version of Link out of the remains of cannibalised figures like a Daredevil, Final Fantasy’s Cloud,…

By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2011

Watch the Monster Hunter 4 Concept Trailer

As revealed earlier today, Monster Hunter 4 is in development for the 3DS. The game is still early, and Capcom is calling the debut trailer screened at today’s Nintendo 3DS Conference a “concept clip”. Here are the trailer stills Kotaku previously posted. Even though the game is just starting its lifecycle, Nintendo’s announcement that it…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

How Is Nintendo Celebrating Zelda‘s Birthday?

This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. To celebrate, Nintendo isn’t giving Zelda or Link presents. It’s giving you one. Between Sept. 28 and Feb. 20, 2012, players can download a DSiWare version of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition, free of charge. The game features wireless multiplayer and…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

All Today’s Nintendo 3DS News You Need To Know

Missing Link | TOKYO – Shigeru Miyamoto takes the stage at today’s Nintendo event (Photo: Game Impress Watch) Nintendo’s Ugly 3DS Circle Pad Add-on Priced and Dated Late last week, Nintendo revealed it was working on an extra slide pad for the Nintendo 3DS. Today, the company dated and priced said extra slide pad. More »…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

What Games Did Nintendo Show Today?

At the 3DS Conference, Nintendo showed 28 games. Some of them were Nintendo titles. Some of them were not. Sister site Kotaku Japan compiled a list of the titles, along with their Japanese release dates (We also have been told two U.S. release dates. ): Nintendo Titles Super Mario 3D Land Nov. 3 Mario Kart…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

Nintendo 3DS Adds 3D Video Capture in November

During today’s 3DS Conference, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata mentioned that the ability to capture 3D video footage was coming to a November system update. This update will allow individuals to capture 3D footage and view it on their 3DS handhelds. The November update will apparently also include new experiences for 3DS owners who have completed…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil and Kingdom Hearts for 3DS Also Use Nintendo’s New Slide Pad Expansion

When the extra Nintendo 3DS circle pad was revealed, it was shown alongside Monster Hunter 3 G. That’s not the whole list of 3DS games that will support the extra slide pad. There are more. Surprisingly, many more. Besides Monster Hunter 3 G, the following games support the 3DS Expansion Slide Pad: Capcom’s Resident Evil:…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

Nintendo’s Ugly 3DS Circle Pad Add-on Priced and Dated

Late last week, Nintendo revealed it was working on an extra slide pad for the Nintendo 3DS. Today, the company dated and priced said extra slide pad. The slide pad will cost ¥1,500 (US$19), and it will be released on December 10. No word on its US release. The peripheral is powered by a single…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

Nintendo Just Made Sony’s Life Difficult with the Monster Hunter Smash and Grab

The secret to Sony’s success in Japan is summed up in two words: “Monster” and “hunter”. The series has sold millions of PSP copies and millions of PSPs. It looks set to do the same thing. This time, MH won’t only be doing that Sony’s handheld portable, but for the Nintendo 3DS. Since launch, gamers…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011

Kid Icarus Uprising Won’t Make It to Nintendo 3DS This Year

Originally planned as a launch title for the Nintendo 3DS, Kid Icarus Uprising, a sequel two decades in the making… err, waiting will have to wait a little longer. Kid Icarus Uprising is now a 2012 title, Nintendo revealed at its 3DS Conference in Tokyo today, pegging Pit’s next adventure for the first quarter in…

By Michael McWhertor Published September 13, 2011

The Nintendo 3DS Will Soon Come in ‘Misty Pink’ for the Ladies

Designed to appeal to the fairer sex—it’s pink, you see—Nintendo will release the “Misty Pink” version of the Nintendo 3DS on October 20 in Japan, said president Satoru Iwata. Iwata commented that 3DS ownership is skewing more toward male consumers, which a pink 3DS may help to address. No word yet on a North American…

By Michael McWhertor Published September 12, 2011