Nintendo - Page 553 of 695

Nintendo Is So Not Screwing Around With 3DS Piracy

The 3DS was apparently already cracked within 24 hours of release, and it’s now supposedly running piracy devices. Isn’t Nintendo going to do anything? You betcha. Back in July 2010, THQ’s Ian Curran said, “What excites me even more [than 3DS games] is that there’s technology built in that device to really combat piracy…I actually…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 8, 2011

A Nintendo 3DS Magic Trick To Amaze And Confound

The 3DS is able to render 3D without the need of 3D glasses. Neat trick, but the 3DS has another ace up its sleeve. The 3DS can, as pointed out on blog Tiny Cartridge, continue to play music while in sleep mode when it is placed on a DS Lite. When placed on a DSi,…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 8, 2011

The (Small) Price You Pay For Playing DS Games On The 3DS

You can play DS games on the Nintendo 3DS. No problem there. But did you know they take a lot longer to load on Nintendo’s new handheld than they did on the old one? A series of tests run by GameSpot, booting up five games on both the DS and 3DS, found that the new…

By Luke Plunkett Published March 8, 2011

Phony Nintendo DS Units Seized At Japanese Border

The real, honest-to-goodness Nintendo DS is made in China. Phony Nintendo DS handhelds are also made in, you guessed it, China. Funny, that. Over 90 percent of counterfeit goods that entered Japan in 2010 were, according to Japanese customs, from China. The number is 11 percent higher than the previous year. The number two country…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 8, 2011

Nintendo Won’t Back Down On 3D—It Makes Games ‘Easier to Feel’

I’ve played video games in 3D but, last week, I still thought 3D might just be an attractive gimmick, a buzzword, a special effect. I’ve been a skeptic about this stuff. It looks nice on the 3DS, but is it just a cosmetic effect or can it actually affect how video games play? Answering my…

By Stephen Totilo Published March 7, 2011

One Man’s Endless Love Affair With Pokémon

Today on Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Komrade Kayce isn’t ashamed to explore his deep and lasting love for everyone’s favorite pocket monsters. So, I just walked into work an hour ago. Store didn’t open till 10, but I was there at 9. I walk around behind the counter, completely empty store, rip into Pokémon Black.…

By Mike Fahey Published March 7, 2011

WiiWare Draws Heavy Fire And Bomberman Gets Heroic

Nintendo delivers an impressive selection of downloadable Wii and DSi games this week, perfect for anyone that isn’t too busy catching new Pokémon to care, including a hardcore shooter and Bomberman’s mediocre Nintendo 64 adventure. One of two shining stars of this week’s Nintendo Download games, Heavy Fire: Black Arms from Teyon is the continuation…

By Mike Fahey Published March 7, 2011

Getting Prettier DS Games On The 3DS Means Shrinkage

What you trade for beauty, you lose in size. The Nintendo 3DS is able to play Nintendo DS games, but some gamers are complaining that the games are not as sharp as they can be. No worries, there’s a fix. By simply pressing “Start” and “Select” while booting up a DS game, players can get…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 7, 2011

This Could Have Been The Greatest Game Boy Commercial Ever Made

This video turned up a couple of weeks ago, claiming to be a “banned” Nintendo commercial. And that’s not even the most interesting thing about it. Supposedly from 1993, you can almost instantly pick out the distinctive voices of the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA and ODB. What’s more, the beats are apparently supplied by Prince Paul…

By Luke Plunkett Published March 7, 2011

Ocarina of Time‘s Master Quest Confirmed for 3DS

Nintendo has confirmed that the Master Quest, a companion to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that features new dungeons and puzzles, will be a part of the game’s upcoming release for Nintendo 3DS. The confirmation was made by a Nintendo representative at the 2011 Game Developers Conference, in this video with Conservative New…

By Owen Good Published March 6, 2011

Super Maria And Link Vs. Donkey Kong In A Diaper

The old school game of Donkey Kong gets a new twist thanks to artist Manuhell. Click on the image to check out all of the cool extras within. Related Rampages: Sinister Lion-O | TMNT Redesign (More) A Ton of Luck by Manuel Augusto Dischinger Moura / Manuhell Via: pacalin | Super Punch Need your daily…

By Michael McWhertor Published March 4, 2011

The Presidents Of The United States Of America Book Sweet Pokémon Launch Gig

Forget Red Rock or Caesar’s Palace. The only true indicator that you’ve made it as a band is when Nintendo asks you to play the launch of its new Pokémon game in New York. Welcome to the big time, Presidents! The alternative rock band The Presidents of the United States of America once prophesized(on the…

By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2011

Oh How They Danced, The Starter Pokémon Of Stonehenge

At last night’s Pokémon Black & White premiere party in London the starters batted cleanup for vocal group One Direction, taking the stage to show off the sort of moves no trainer can teach. There’s only so much dancing one can do while stuffed inside a giant Tepig, Oshawott, or Snivy costume, but these three…

By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2011

Which Did Better — The 3DS Or The DS?

On December 2, 2004, the Nintendo DS went on sale in Japan. The 3DS went on sale in February 26. The consoles are different, but in many ways, similar. So which one did better out of the gate? The Nintendo 3DS sold 374,764 units in its first week on sale. Since the portable was released…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2011

Old GameCubes Get An Extra Life In Office Supplies

The GameCube was a fantastic little machine that never quite lived up to its potential. Even though the Wii can play GameCube games, don’t toss your console out. You can convert it to hold office supplies. The disc tray can be modified to hold thumb tacks and the vents are perfect for paper clips. Sticks…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2011

Why I Stopped Playing The 3DS In 3D

Tomorrow will mark my one week anniversary of owning a Nintendo 3DS. I’m happy with the handheld — it’s a peach. However, six days in, and I’ve already ditched the 3D. I loathe it, and it’s a feature I can do without. Thankfully, Nintendo allows players to switch on the 3D effect and switch it…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2011

Nintendo Boss Tastes Like Lychee, Will Get You Drunk

As seen at this year’s GDC speakers party by Kotaku’s Stephen Totilo.

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2011

The 3DS Battery Drains Me

For nearly a week, I’ve been playing with the 3DS. And during that time, I’ve asked one question over and over again: How’s the battery? It’s pretty much what Nintendo said it is. According to the Kyoto-based game company, the 3DS’s battery can last anywhere between 3 to 5 hours and up to 8 hours…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 3, 2011

Zelda Maps Make The Best City Maps

This is the city of Lethbridge, one of the largest in Alberta, Canada, circa 1987. It is amazing. Made by Lawrence Krysak and Jarrett Duncan for a mapping project, the original is 24 inches wide and features details that don’t transfer over at lower resolutions. “The idea for this map was to represent The City…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 3, 2011

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Will Look This Good In June

Nintendo announced at GDC today that it’s bringing Netflix streaming movies, 3D movie trailers, and Sega Game Gear and Turbografx games to its Nintendo 3DS. It even announced a new Super Mario game for its 3D handheld! So here are some new screen shots of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. That Nintendo…

By Michael McWhertor Published March 2, 2011