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These Wii Peripherals Are Getting Out Of Hand
When it takes up half your living room floor and doesn’t stop you from coming dead last, you need to question the worth in investing in a WiiCanoe. Note: German Wii attendants become slightly creeped out when you get into the canoe with them.
By Luke Plunkett Published August 18, 2011 -
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Takes Flight in November
It would have been a blue Christmas without a new Zelda title under our Christmas Wii, but Nintendo comes through in the nick of the time, announcing a November 20 release date for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword The largest Zelda adventure yet and the first designed solely for the Wii (Link’s Crossbow Training…
By Mike Fahey Published August 17, 2011 -
The Wii Gets a Redesign. Wii Kisses GameCube Goodbye.
This Christmas, the Nintendo Wii is a getting a slight, wait for it, Wii-design. I mean redesign! According to The Official Nintendo Magazine, the tweaked Wii will be released in the UK this holiday season (no word about a US release). The change is that this Wii is designed to lay flat and has a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 17, 2011 -
Did That 3DS Price Cut Help?
Between August 8 and 14, Nintendo sold 214,821 reduced priced 3DS units, marking the console’s second highest week since the 371,326 units sold during launch week. Currently, over 1.5 million 3DS units have been sold in Japan. [ファミ通]
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 16, 2011 -
“Came Home to My Mom Playing Zelda Drunk at 2am”
Submitted by [deleted] on Reddit. No need to be embarrassed! Parents play video games, too! Just ask my kids. And this is way better than coming home to your mom playing Zelda drunk at 2pm Came home… [Reddit] You can contact Brian Ashcraft, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 16, 2011 -
Another Day, Another Hideo Kojima Tease (This Time Z.O.E.)
When not making video games, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima teases gamers. It’s not that he makes fun of them (he doesn’t…I don’t think), but he dangles carrots in front of his fans like no other game designer working today. And sometimes it’s interesting, and sometimes it’s annoying. But it’s what he does. He’s Hideo…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 16, 2011 -
New Wii U Controller Patent Shows Magnetic Sensor and Flash Memory
New patent documents for the Wii U’s controller reveal all manner of bells and whistles, including a couple that we hadn’t heard about. Sure, it’s got a screen; of course it’s got a camera. It’s got an accelerometer, too, whoop-dee-do. But it’s also got flash memory, though how much memory has yet to be revealed.…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 15, 2011 -
Esports
These Are the Best Pokémon Trainers in the World
Thousands of fans flocked to San Diego, California this weekend to determine which six trainers were destined to be the very best at the 2011 Pokémon World Championships. You wanted more eSports coverage, we’re bringing you more eSports coverage! Over the weekend more than 400 players from over 27 countries came together in San Diego…
By Mike Fahey Published August 15, 2011 -
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
