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What Will You Find Inside Pokémon Black And White‘s Secret Egg?
In the Pokémon Black and White cartoon, Ash will soon find himself the proud owner of a mysterious Pokémon egg. From April 27 through May 31, fans can snag their own Secret Egg from Toys “R” Us and play along. Pokémon players are used to visiting retail stores to acquire special new Pokémon, but this…
By Mike Fahey Published April 14, 2011 -
No, This Isn’t Box Art For A PS2 Game
Mysterious Wii game Pandora’s Tower gets box art and black box packaging – which Japanese netizens are saying looks PS2-esque. The Nintendo published title will be out in Japan on May 26. No word on Western release. Wii『パンドラの塔』のパッケージから神ゲー臭がする
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 14, 2011 -
Meet Doctor Lautrec, Konami’s 3DS Answer To Professor Layton
With an older, learned gentleman in a silly hat determined to solve mysteries alongside his young assistant, Konami’s Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights for the Nintendo 3DS could easily be confused with Nintendo’s Professor Layton at first glance. Let’s look a little deeper. It’s impossible not to compare Konami’s upcoming 3DS game with Level-5’s…
By Mike Fahey Published April 13, 2011 -
The Super Nintendo You Can Hold In The Palm Of Your Hand
And no, don’t make a Game Boy Advance joke, you smart-ass. Hyperkin’s Supaboy is an upcoming handheld unit that’s actually a Super Nintendo. Like, you have to insert Super Nintendo cartridges to play it. Currently slated for a North American release, the Supaboy will play both American and Japanese carts. It also supports multiplayer, as…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011 -
Now These Are Some Nice 3DS Cases
You’re an adult. You like to keep things classy. You like to rock your 3DS in a pouch that not only keeps it safe, but does not scream “I GOT THIS AS A PREORDER BONUS FROM GAMESTOP”. You should, then, look at Watefield’s 3DS cases. The classy bag company is offering three takes on a…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011 -
Wii Price Drop Due Next Month, Says Report
The Wii may be as cheap as $150 USD next month, according to a report from Engadget, which cites a “trusted source” that says the console will become fifty bucks cheaper by May 15. If accurate, it would be the second price drop Nintendo has issued for the four-year-old platform. The Wii dropped from its…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 12, 2011 -
A Marriage Built On Love, Respect, And The Need To Catch Them All
In today’s love-fueled Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Maureliuswolf explains just how amazing his Pokémon-loving wife as they ramp up to their second anniversary. I was planning on waiting to get the 3DS until OoT comes out; however, my wife had other plans. You see, two weekends ago, we saw the deal on Kotaku for Pokémon…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2011 -
Nintendo’s Next Three Months Of Gaming Look Like This
It’s April. Spring! And Nintendo has a list of what games are hitting its platforms (the Wii, the DS and the 3DS) for the next three months of April, May and June. Let’s have a look, platform by platform. Do be aware that release dates can change. Wii The Conduit 2 – April 12 Rio…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
Final Fantasy Developer Working On 3DS Zelda Game
Nintendo is apparently not making the upcoming Zelda game for the 3DS, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. According to the game’s Australian rating (via Aussie Nintendo), Ocarina of Time 3D is being developed outside Nintendo. According to the Australian Classification Board, the game was developed by Grezzo Co., Ltd. That means that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
Pokémon Black And White Go Global April 13
Pokémon Black And White’s Global Link feature goes live on Wednesday, giving players the chance to sync their game with their PC, play with their favorite Pokémon in a web-based Dream World, access the Global Battle Union, and much more.
By Mike Fahey Published April 11, 2011 -
In Which Link Dies A Truly Heroic Death
Princess Zelda is in tears, a kingdom mourns, but at least we can rest easy knowing that Link died fighting the good fight, trying to save the world from unfathomable evil. I’ve suffered a similar fate myself during my travels in Link’s shoes. I can’t help it. If you put something in a video game…
By Mike Fahey Published April 11, 2011 -
This Coffee Table Is A Giant Working Nintendo Controller
The original Nintendo Entertainment System controller is a thing of beauty, an exercise in simple elegance and efficiency. Apparently that’s exactly what Reddit user Cybergern’s friend Jocke was looking for in a coffee table, so he built this. With only $200 in materials and 70-100 hours of labor, Jocke transformed pieces of wood and some…
By Mike Fahey Published April 11, 2011 -
How Can Nintendo’s Next Console Possibly Compete?
In today’s gloomy and doomy Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter MtlAngelus wonders how Nintendo’s next console can possibly stay competitive in today’s gaming market. Let’s speculate, shall we? There’s rumours of a Wii 2 going around, and it’s certainly possible that such a thing might be announced soon(ish), considering that the Wii is basically a zombie…
By Mike Fahey Published April 11, 2011 -
This Nintendo Download Goes To The Birds
Nintendo’s downloadable game output continues to be relatively small as we wait for the 3DS store to hit, but at least they’re giving us a theme to play with. It’s birds three ways in this week’s Nintendo Download. How do you get birds three ways? It all starts off in WiiWare, where today’s sole non-demo…
By Mike Fahey Published April 11, 2011 -
Why We Can’t Be Pokémon Bad Guys
In Pocket Monsters, “Team Rocket” is fairly harmless organized crime unit that steals, sells and captures rare and powerful Pokémon. The Team Rocket characters are typically comical, but surely, the concept of dealing in stolen Pocket Monsters is prime grist for a game. It might be! That doesn’t mean it’s going to happen, though. When…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 11, 2011