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Did Nintendo Just Trademark A Goddess?

And you thought it was bad when Nintendo filed to trademark the phrase “It’s on like Donkey Kong.” The Japanese Patent Office recently revealed that Nintendo trademarked the kanji “Amaterasu” (天照) as well as the katakana form (アマテラス) in relation to video games. “Amaterasu” certainly seems to refer to the Shinto goddess, but the full…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2010

Super Meat Boy’s WiiWare Release Canceled; Disc Release ‘Looking Grim’

The creators of PC and Xbox 360 hit Super Meat Boy have aborted the game’s WiiWare release, saying they’re unable to fit a quality version of the game under the size limit Nintendo imposes on titles for the download service. Team Meat’s struggles to pare down Super Meat Boy delayed its originally planned November release.…

By Owen Good Published December 23, 2010

Why The Wii Cooled Off

Remember when the Wii was the hottest thing? It’s cooled off and the people at National Public Radio needed to figure out why. I tried to help, but it was a lady named Elizabeth Bewley who made the best point. The 57-year-old Arizona woman had enjoyed her Wii and Wii Fit the way so many…

By Stephen Totilo Published December 23, 2010

Giving your loved one a Wii this holiday season? A piece of Congo’s war zone may be inside

Conflict minerals from eastern Congo’s war zone will be in our holiday gift stockings this year in our smartphones, flatscreen tv’s, and video game systems, but is there any difference among the companies that make them? After two years of working to educate the largest electronics firms on the fact that circuit board parts and…

Sasha Lezhnev Published December 23, 2010

Maybe Leave The Pokémon In The Ball Next Time

You’ve probably wondered, at some point or other, what would happen if you could summon Pokémon in the real world. As these comics show, maybe it’s not the best thing to wish for. Once you’ve found your Pokémon spirit, feel free to ask them for help, but beware: the consequences could be grave. Or just…really…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 23, 2010

Nothing Says Christmas Like Controller Cookies

Dig in! Spotted on Not So Humble Pie via geeksugar via Technabob]

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 23, 2010

Cats Love Yarn Kirby

They also love chasing mice, but you won’t be getting rodents as a freebie with your February 2011 issue of Nintendo Dream magazine. The publication is coming packaged with this Epic Kirby inspired strap. It goes on sale this month in Japan, cat not included. 『毛糸のカービィ』オリジナル「ふわもこストラップ」がニンドリ2月号の付録に付いてくる [インサイド via Tiny Cartridge]

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 23, 2010

Japanese Supermarkets Overrun With Game Crap

Clean up on aisle six! Japanese supermarkets are awash with gaming-related food and snacks. These photos were taken a several different supermarkets over the course of a month. Many of the supermarkets had the same products, but some items (like the Pokemon fermented beans) were a bit harder to find. While Inazuma Eleven and Pokemon…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 23, 2010

The Year’s Biggest News In One Short Video Game

Oil in the Gulf. A cat thrown in a garbage bin. Chilean miners rescued. Prince William engaged. Top Gear driver unmasked. This is a very British view of the 10 biggest news stories of the year, turned into video games. The people at NGamer made this interactive montage in Nintendo’s WarioWare D.I.Y. I get most…

By Stephen Totilo Published December 22, 2010

Wii Fit Helped This Woman Do More Than Exercise

Eighteen months ago, Jo Collinge was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, which attacks the nervous system. Collinge had difficulty walking. And then, she started playing Wii Fit. For 45 minutes a day, the business analyst played Wii Fit boxing, did step aerobics and the hula hoop mini-game. She tells The Sun that she saw a “massive…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 22, 2010

Why There Are Coins In Super Mario Bros.

One of gaming’s most iconic in-game items are Super Mario Bros’ coins. But why coins? Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto admits that fruits were also a good choice, but tells Nintendo president Satoru Iwata that other items might confuse players, causing them to run away. “Thus, when we were thinking about something that anybody would look…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 22, 2010

Game & Watch? More Like Sonic & Watch

It’s holiday season, but if you’re like us, you may still be at work. What you need in that case is something to pass the time on an office computer. Something like, oh, a Game & Watch version of Sonic. Egg & Watch, by Newgrounds user Elratauru, takes the very first boss battle from the…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 22, 2010

Super Mario’s Next Sports Game Will Be Out In February

Mario Sports Mix, the Wii game created by the company behind Final Fantasy, will be out for the Wii in North America on February 7, according to a Nintendo press release today. The game features Mario and his extended cast of friends and foes playing hockey, basketball, volleyball or dodgeball in the kind of super-powered…

By Stephen Totilo Published December 21, 2010

Retro GTA Homage Delayed On Wii (But There’s Good News)

Retro City Rampage, an ode to both the games and culture of yesteryear, was one of the few WiiWare games we’d been looking forward to as 2011 draws nearer. It’s also now probably one of the last. Why? Because it’s now coming out on Xbox Live Arcade as well. Those who have been following the…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 21, 2010

Reviews

Review: Fluidity Is Fun When I’m Not Yelling At It

If a video game kept seeming better and more delightful the more you played it but then it’s final chapter was virtual water torture, could you say you liked the game? Damn the ending. Fluidity is a nutty winner. Fluidity is a downloadable Wii game whose creators bravely thought you might have fun controlling a…

By Stephen Totilo Published December 20, 2010

Nintendo To Reveal 3DS Details On January 19

Nintendo’s North American plans for its stereoscopic 3D portable gaming machine will become much more clear on January 19, 2011, when the company holds a preview event for its next big thing, the Nintendo 3DS. The company will be hosting a Nintendo 3DS event packed with “hands-on game play, demos and a presentation by president…

By Michael McWhertor Published December 20, 2010

The Nintendo Download: Power Pick Got

Twas the Monday before Christmas, and all through Nintendo’s house several creatures were stirring, including an afro-wearing robot hell bent on rescuing his five foxy girlfriends from the man. While the Virtual Console gets a little love with the release of Mario Party 2 and DSiWare adds Dragon’s Lair II and a Christmas-themed installment of…

By Mike Fahey Published December 20, 2010

Next Valentine’s Day, Dragon Quest VI Beats Chocolate

Get ready to fall in love with Dragon Quest VI. In 2011, the DS version of the game is finally headed to North America. On February 14, Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie will be getting its official English-localized release. Until now, the Japanese game was only available in English via fan translations. Dragon Quest…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 20, 2010

The Fellowship Of The Zelda Tattoos

And now they know for sure, there are six guys in the wolf pack. Six wolves, running around the Bay Area together, in San Francisco, looking for rupees and heart containers. So tonight, we make a toast! The six guys (well, five and one lady) — Ashley Raj, Josh Kulinski, Willie Harper, Ehren Tye, Josh…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 20, 2010

Demo Now Available For Super Smash Bros De-Make

Super Smash Land, a Super Smash Bros. game remade to the constraints of the GameBoy (but not, literally, for it) has a playable demo now available for free on the PC. Designer/programmer Dan Fornace says the project’s been underway since September, and says in addition to Mario, Kirby, Link and Pikachu, the game will feature…

By Owen Good Published December 18, 2010