-
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 -
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 -
The Near Future Of Video Games, Straight Outta San Francisco
The Kotaku crew is hip-deep in the 2011 Game Developers Conference, bringing you the latest news, newest games, and anything else we can drag kicking and screaming out of one of gaming’s biggest annual events. It’s not over until our boys in the field come home, and even then the coverage will keep on coming.…
By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2011 -
Streaming 3D Movie Trailers Coming To A 3DS Near You
Also revealed today during the Nintendo GDC 2011 keynote, the eStore for the North American 3DS is getting a service that streams 3D movie trailers to the handheld, along with video game trailers, screenshots, and website links for the hottest 3DS games. Slated to be included in a software update following the system’s launch in…
By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2011 -
Of Course Mario Is Coming To The Nintendo 3DS
While Nintendo’s beloved plumber might not make it to the 3DS launch party he will be making it to the handheld, with a new game developed by the team behind Super Mario Galaxy debuting later this year at E3 2011. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata teased the next Super Mario title today at the Nintendo 2011…
By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2011 -
Game Gear and Turbografx Coming to Nintendo’s 3DS e-Store
The digital store for Nintendo’s upcoming 3DS will include not only Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, but also Sega Game Gear ad Turbografx titles. The eShop will also feature 3D classics, updates of older Nintendo games with 3D effects. It will hit the 3DS as part of a larger system update for the…
By Brian Crecente Published March 2, 2011 -
Nintendo Teams With AT&T For More Than 10,000 Wi-Fi Hotspots
The Nintendo 3DS will rely on Wi-Fi connectivity to deliver free downloadable game content and demos, and AT&T will provide more than 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for just that purpose this summer. Revealed today during Nintendo’s GDC 2011 keynote speech, Nintendo has joined with AT&T to provide thousands of new points of Wi-Fi contact for the…
By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2011 -
Breaking News From Nintendo’s GDC 2011 Keynote
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is on stage at the Moscone Center in San Francisco delivering Nintendo’s keynote speech at the 2011 Game Developers Conference, and we’ve got all the breaking news right here, right now. From new streaming video options to teasing us with upcoming games featuring big names like Mario and Zelda, Nintendo’s 2011…
By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2011 -
The Nintendo 3DS Will Play Your Netflix
Revealed today during Nintendo’s GDC 2011 keynote speech, the North American 3DS is the latest in a long line of handheld devices capable of tapping into Netflix’s streaming video service. Netflix plays on just about everything these days, so it really comes as no surprise that Nintendo’s next handheld, due out March 27 in North…
By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2011 -
Live From The GDC 2011 Nintendo Keynote
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata takes the stage this morning in San Francisco to discuss modern gaming’s 25-year evolution, and where his company will figure into the industry’s future, possibly weaving new Nintendo product into his narrative. Join us!
By Mike Fahey Published March 2, 2011
