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Elements of Truth in This PS Vita Smackdown

Heavy Iron Studios knows a thing or two about throwing pretend punches in the air. The studio is behind exercise game UFC Personal Trainer (as well as a buncha games based on Pixar flicks). Heavy Iron boss Lyle Hal has heavy words for the upcoming PS Vita, Sony’s new portable. “People don’t want to carry…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 15, 2011

Nintendo Files Trademarks for “Wii U” but Doesn’t Own wiiu.com [Corrected]

Our good friends at Fusible note, somewhat wryly, that while Nintendo’s gotten around to filing trademark applications on the Wii U it’s lacking ownership of the wiiu.com domain. The console by that name is due for sale sometime in 2012. Materially, this is something that concerns beancounters, really. I think Nintendo is rich enough that…

By Owen Good Published August 14, 2011

But If You Call It an NES-001, is It Worth $13,000?

Previously (on Pawn Stars), a Halo cosplayer sought $2,000 for his custom-built Spartan armor, and walked out with nothing. A little snicker-inducing, but the seller kept his hubris to a minimum and seemed to show more understanding than disappointment, so I felt a little sorry for the guy. This, however, is pure schadenfreude. Apparently, calling…

By Owen Good Published August 14, 2011

Nintendo Seeks to Patent the Massively Singleplayer Online Game

Back in 2010, Nintendo filed a patent application for something called a “massively single-playing online game,” something whose interactions don’t take place in real time and what sounds a little Animal Crossing-ish (above). According to GameSpot, which found the filing, the MSO(?) would be an environment where players’ actions and choices affect the world they…

By Owen Good Published August 12, 2011

Kirby Explains, Without Words, The Appeal of Kirby Mass Attack

Kirby has been kind to the Nintendo DS. He’s been a good ambassador for the platform with Kirby Canvas Curse, Kirby: Squeak Squad and Kirby Super Star Ultra. His next DS game, Kirby Mass Attack, looks to continue the streak of good, dual-screen portable Kirby games. Watch as Kirby, with a little help from Kirby,…

By Michael McWhertor Published August 11, 2011

Don’t Forget! Today’s the Last Day, 3DS Owners

Today is the last day for current Nintendo 3DS owners to register for the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador program. Just connect your Nintendo 3DS to the Nintendo eShop by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time to receive 20 free downloadable games.

By Brian Crecente Published August 11, 2011

Argument: It’s Time To Make The Legend of Zelda Free. Forever.

Today is the last day when the Legend of Zelda will be free through a special offer on Nintendo’s 3DS It shouldn’t be. If Nintendo is serious about picking up its stumbling 3DS and battling back the insurgent iPhone, The Legend of Zelda should be free forever. Nintendo started selling The Legend of Zelda in…

By Stephen Totilo Published August 11, 2011

Shooting, Farming, Avenging, and One Damn Crazy Hamster

It’s Thursday, and Nintendo has updated its various digital delivery services with fresh new games, some that come close to being more exciting than the appearance of the 3D Glee concert musical trailer that hits Nintendo Video today! I know what you’re thinking. What could possibly be more exciting than a 3D Glee trailer? Nothing.…

By Mike Fahey Published August 11, 2011

Last Day to Register for Free 3DS Games

Just a friendly reminder that today is the last day you can register for Nintendo’s Ambassador Program. You know, the program for 3DS early adaptors who paid through the nose for the 3DS, so now are getting twenty free games. In Japan, the registration program involves you entering your serial number in a website, but…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 11, 2011

Goodbye Pikachu Rip-Off! It’s Been Fun.

Earlier this month, Japanese netizens noticed that a mascot created to promote the environment in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture looked a helluva lot like Pikachu. The character’s name is Eco-chan and was unveiled late last year. When the character’s wearable suit was created, a city staffer said that it looked like Pikachu. However, the person who…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 11, 2011

The 3DS Launches at a Lower Price. Some Japanese People Buy It.

Today in Japan, the 3DS went on sale with a new, lower price. Some people lined up at stores in Tokyo, but not that many. But that’s okay. When the 3DS first went on sale, hundreds of people lined up for pre-orders, and then hundreds more lined up to purchase the portable. Months later and…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 11, 2011

Mega Man Fans, Capcom is Reading Your Mail. All of it.

Ever since Mega Man Legends 3 was canned, fans of the franchise have been going bananas, wondering how Capcom could ever do such a thing. (It may have something to do with the fact Mega Man fans aren’t as numerous as they think!) While that’s resulted in the expected amount of angry words typed anonymously…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 11, 2011

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The Secret of the Secret Nintendo Song

When you talk about music in Nintendo games, the first person that pops into most people’s minds is the work of legendary composer Koji Kondo, the man behind the iconic scores for games like Zelda and Mario. We’re not talking about Koji Kondo today. Instead, we’re going to talk about Kazumi Totaka, who in addition…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 11, 2011

Feel the Parental Fury of the Super Nintendo Launch, As Told By Local News

You may have fond memories of the 1991 launch of Nintendo’s SNES, but according to a recently unearthed local news broadcast, some parents were steaming at the notion of the new 16-bit console. The segment “Video Mania,” via NeoGAF, from Los Angeles affiliate KNBC features Rogue from the X-Men and the upper torso of newsman…

By Michael McWhertor Published August 10, 2011

This 3DS Price Cut Just Might Work

Nintendo’s decision to slash the 3DS’s price tag was sudden and desperate. Who cares, because from the sound of it, Japanese gamers are becoming keen. According to The Mainichi Newspaper, when the price was dropped, online reservations at Japanese retailer Bic Camera spiked. “It’s going better than we thought,” a Bic Camera spokesperson told the…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 10, 2011

A Shoot-em-up? No, This Is a Chase-em-up

As can happen on a service that’s normally home to so much shovelware and so many bite-sized games, it’s easy to lose sight of the hidden gems that surface on DSiWare from time to time. Like Go! Go! Kokopolo, out this week. It’s a game with a neat premise: you’re a cat (well, a wildcat)…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 10, 2011

Zelda Designer Dreams of Zelda Movie

Nintendo made one live action movie, the Super Mario Bros. flick. It sucked. That isn’t stopping Zelda designer Eiji Aonuma from fantasizing about making an epic motion picture with everyone’s favorite green-hatted hero. In the August edition of Nintendo Power, Aonuma confessed that he was personally interested in doing a Zelda movie. “I always thought…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 10, 2011

The 3DS Now Comes in Red

If you needed convincing that this Friday is as good as a second launch for the ailing Nintendo 3DS, look no further: alongside a hefty price cut the handheld will also soon be available in a new colour. Well, new for the US. The “Flame Red” 3DS has been available in Japan for a while…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 10, 2011

Looks Like the 3DS Is Already $170 at Walmart

While Nintendo’s 3DS isn’t due for its massive price cut until August 12 (this Friday), it appears one retailer has jumped the gun and is already selling the handheld at the new, greatly reduced price. Walmart outlets in some parts of the US appear to be selling the 3DS for $170 right now, users of…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 10, 2011

Mario & Luigi Totally Killed It At the 2011 National Jitterbug Championships

In the unlikely scenario that you missed this year’s National Jitterbug Championships, the good people at Camp Hollywood have you covered. Specifically, they have you covered on the Super Mario Bros./ Super Mario Bros. Super Show! showcase that dazzled the jitterbugging crowds during the 2011 showcase. Seen here getting down to chippy Mario tunes are…

By Michael McWhertor Published August 9, 2011