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Sega Exec Says Wii U Out Spring/Summer 2012

Nintendo has only said its new Wii U console will be out in 2012. Former rival Sega, however, has been a little more specific. In an interview with GameSpot last week during E3, Sega executive vice president of marketing Alan Pritchard said “the Wii U is coming out next spring/summer”. Blunt! It’s not, however, confirmation…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2011

Why the Wii U Is Missing the Point

Silly Nintendo. All that marketing and research and they miss the blindingly obvious How to Sell Me on a New Console by Zac Gorman

By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2011

Excitebike‘s Subtle Shift in 3D Scenery

If you’ve got a 3DS, and you’ve got an Internet connection, there’s no reason to not have downloaded the latest system update and pulled down 3D Classics: Excitebike from the Nintendo eShop. It’s free, after all. But developer Arika didn’t just break down the 2D game into separate layers for 3D presentation. As you can…

By Owen Good Published June 12, 2011

Here’s a Look at the Zelda Tribute Level in Super Mario 3DS

At E3, Totilo liveblogged a Nintendo developer Q&A which showed a Zelda-inspired level for the upcoming Super Mario 3DS. Pictures and video weren’t allowed, but a snipped of video just went up to Nintendo’s official E3 site, giving a glimpse of what Super Mario 3DS has in mind. This level is a top-down board, familiar…

By Owen Good Published June 12, 2011

Phishing Threat Closes European Club Nintendo

Nintendo today sent a message to members of its European website saying that a potential phishing threat prompted the company to close down portions of the site, including Club Nintendo “The protection of our customers is our utmost priority and so we have taken the precaution of immediately shutting down some parts of this website…

By Owen Good Published June 11, 2011

The Nintendo 3DS eShop Gets Its First 3D Movie Trailer

As promised, the newly opened Nintendo 3DS eShop is now offering downloadable 3D movie trailers. The first is no surprise—it’s DC Comics’ big budget Green Lantern flick. Thanks for the tip, Felipe!

By Michael McWhertor Published June 10, 2011

Here Are Four Pokemon For Your Free PokeDex 3D App

This week Nintendo released Pokedex 3D, a 3D Pokemon viewing application that you can download for free on the 3DS’ eShop. They also were handing out Pokemon Augmented Reality Markers at their booth. Each of the four we grabbed are supposed to show different Pokemon on your 3DS when you use the app to scan…

By Brian Crecente Published June 10, 2011

Watch Us Go Croc-Hunting in Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater

We only played a tiny bit of the Nintendo 3DS remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, but what we did told us one thing. This is definitely a Metal Gear Solid game. We struggled with the controls. Hey, it’s a Metal Gear. Those controls are never that easy to handle. Unfortunately, the demo…

By Mike Epstein Published June 10, 2011

The Dude Who Says He Tagged Nintendo Brass

While at E3 waiting to play the new Nintendo Wii U, reader Dustin and his buddy killed time with their Nintendo 3DS handhelds. Then a nice fellow from Nintendo asked them if they wanted to fill their Pokédex with more Pocket Monsters. “The gentleman from Nintendo opens his 3DS and replied, ‘Hey I just tagged…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2011

Does the Wii U Have Yellow Screen Issues?

Before we start, note that the Wii U hasn’t gone into production. Nintendo can (hopefully) fix any Wii U Controller issues before the new console launches, and it’s better to bitch about this shit now than after the fact. Japanese netizens are pointing out that the Wii U Controller’s screen appears to have a yellow…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2011

Here is Star Fox 64 on the 3DS

Remember what a delightful surprise Star Fox 64 was when it first showed up in ’97, bundled in its enticing oversize box with the Rumble Pak? I do. So it was like saying “hello” to an old friend today when I saw it at Nintendo’s E3 complex; an old friend tripped out with some motion…

By Drew Cohen Published June 10, 2011

Some Guy Thinks He’s Figured Out the Wii U’s Controller Resolution

The Wii U Controller has a LCD. But Nintendo didn’t provide specs on the Wii U Controller’s display, such as pixel count and resolution. So people can only judge with their eyes. That’s exactly what website Golgotron did. It’s a bit of backyard science—okay, it’s a lot of backyard science—but the site manually counted pixels…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2011

Nintendo’s President Already Has Some Wii U Regrets

The Wii U isn’t even a week old in the public eye, and already, Nintendo is lamenting that things could have gone a little better when it comes to the system’s reveal. Company president Satoru Iwata, speaking with the London Evening Standard, says that while he doesn’t think Nintendo has made a “blunder”, he does…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2011

A Little More Info On Assassin’s Creed On Wii U

So, what can we expect will be different about Assassin’s Creed on the Wii U? Well, technically, nothing, as Ubisoft say that in terms of the series’ graphics and engine, everything can come across to Nintendo’s console just fine. But the whole point of the Wii U, aside from the HD, is the fancy new…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2011

Dead or Alive: Dimensions May Not Be For Kids After All

The international ratings absurdity surrounding 3DS game Dead or Alive: Dimensions just got a little more absurd, as the game is now being reclassified in Australia after media reports pointed out the game’s somewhat adult photography mode. [Kotaku Australia]

By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2011

Japan Predicts Inevitable Wii U Games

As soon as Nintendo launched the Nintendo DS, with its “Touch!” campaign, it was only a matter of time before DS games with touching were released. Japan saw a spate of boob-jiggling titles, such as Doki Doki Majo Shinpan Picking up where the DS left off, the 3DS is already getting “touchable” jubblies with Senran…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2011

Nintendo Talks Wii U Game Pricing

Nintendo has already talked Wii U pricing. While the Kyoto-based electronics giant didn’t give an exact figure, company honcho Satoru Iwata did say that he doesn’t think Nintendo can charge the same price it does for the Wii. But how much will Wii U games be? Iwata talked to CNBC about game pricing in very…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2011

Finally, a Game Shows What the Wii U Can Really Do

Despite a ton of footage and endless words from Nintendo representatives, we’ve been given few clear examples of what the Wii U’s new controller can actually do in terms of improving a game. Ubisoft just changed that. This trailer for Ghost Recon Online focuses on the Wii U’s touch pad and voice communications, and how…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 10, 2011

Kirby Mass Attack is Confusing and Adorable

We got to check out a snippet of the upcoming Kirby DS game, Kirby Mass Attack while walking the Nintendo booth today. As you’ll see in the video, many of the game’s mechanics eluded me. Basically, there are a whole multitude of little Kirbys grouped together, and you lead them around using the stylus. On…

By Mike Epstein Published June 9, 2011

Ninja Gaiden 3 for Wii U Gets Dragon Sword-style Touchscreen Controls

Team Ninja is bringing super ninja Ryu Hayabusa to Nintendo’s new console, Wii U, with Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge. Its the more unique version of Ninja Gaiden 3, thanks to the addition of (optional) touchscreen controls. Yosuke Hayashi, head of Team Ninja, tells Kotaku that the control scheme from Nintendo DS game Ninja Gaiden:…

By Michael McWhertor Published June 9, 2011