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Plastic Surgeon Topples Hot Sauce Man, Algebra Teacher To Claim Donkey Kong Throne
In the battle between three men over who is the world’s best Donkey Kong player, a New York plastic surgeon has claimed a fresh victory. Will this barrel hopping high score war ever end? Not any time soon. According to high score tracking group Twin Galaxies, expert Donkey Kong player Hank Chien has once again…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 10, 2011 -
The Nintendo Download: Ghosts, Goblins, Cars, And Catz
Just because I’m most excited about the release of the arcade version of Capcom’s Ghosts ‘N Goblins on the Virtual Console doesn’t mean you won’t find plenty to love in this week’s Nintendo Download. For instance, there’s the arcade version of Ghosts’ N Goblins, one of my favorite quarter munchers of all time. With Arthur…
By Mike Fahey Published January 10, 2011 -
Super Street Fighter IV For The 3DS In Action, Played Live For You To Judge
Super Street Fighter IV is looking quite good on Nintendo’s 3DS. Let’s watch some gameplay, solo and multiplayer. At the Nintendo World 2011 event in Tokyko this past weekend, Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono presented a live demonstration of Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition, a 35-character fighting game based on last year’s hit, scheduled…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 10, 2011 -
Gaming Still Grabs Some Spotlight at the Consumer Electronics Show
A nearly pocket-sized computer gaming rig and a video game console that can mimic your facial expressions were among the gaming innovations shown off at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week. Increasingly, the annual Vegas electronics show has become less about gaming and more about some of the things that gamers…
By Brian Crecente Published January 10, 2011 -
Japan’s Favorite Soccer RPG Kicks Out New 3DS Title
Inazuma Eleven, the soccer role-playing series, is getting a new entry, and yep, it’s in 3D. Inazuma Eleven 4 was teased as early as last summer, but the trailer shown at the Nintendo World event this weekend in Tokyo sheds more light on the title. The game is set ten years after Inazuma Eleven 3…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 10, 2011 -
The 3DS Is *The* Portable For Knuckle Sandwiches
Make that three-dee knuckle sandwiches. Because it’s really starting to look that way. The handheld isn’t even out yet, and two big fighter franchises are already slated for 3DS releases: Super Street Fighter IV: 3D and Dead or Alive: Dimensions Now, arcade favorite BlazBlue is also heading to the 3DS, as BlazBlue Continuum Shift II…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 10, 2011 -
Star Fox, Paper Mario & Mario Kart Are All Lookin’ Good On The 3DS
It’s funny, we got so used to seeing DS games for so long that it started to feel like all Nintendo handheld games for all time would look like N64 games. That’s certainly not the case. This off-screen footage, taken over the weekend at the Nintendo World event in Tokyo, shows three of the 3DS’…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 10, 2011 -
School Text Book Disses Nintendo
So there was Frank, Billy, the author and George. And they all thought George was crazy, but was it because he played Nintendo games? The question below appeared in a cram school text book for Japanese students studying English: At first, Frank, Billy and the author thought George was crazy because he 1.) talked to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 10, 2011 -
Boy Band Makes O-Face For New Nintendo Hardware
Arashi is arguably the biggest boy band in Japan at the moment. Watch how excited they are as they check out what could be the country’s biggest piece of game hardware. Last summer, Nintendo admitted that the 3DS was a tricky sell — especially in an age when 2D televisions still dominate. But even the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 10, 2011 -
Nintendo Is Covering Its Ass With 3DS Warnings
While doctors say the Nintendo 3DS won’t melt children’s eyes (and is possibly beneficial!), Nintendo is standing by its warning about the upcoming 3D-glasses-free portable gaming device. In late December, Nintendo issued a warning about the 3DS, stating that children under the age of six would not be allowed to enjoy the 3DS’s 3D function…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 10, 2011 -
Aren’t You A Little Short For A 3DS Cable? [Updated]
You’ve probably already seen the Nintendo 3DS. And if you’ve missed that, have a look right here. But what about the rest of the items packaged with the Nintendo 3DS? Have a look right here. Here is the Nintendo 3DS cradle, AR cards, SD card and battery charger. The cable seems a tad short Kotaku…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 10, 2011 -
There Will Be Four Million 3DS Handhelds Available On Planet Earth
Speaking with the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has revealed that for the remainder of the company’s fiscal year, there will be four million 3DS handhelds available to customers. Worldwide. Remember, that’s for the fiscal year, which ends March 31. So it’s basically only covering the 3DS’ immediate launch window, not the entirety…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 10, 2011 -
Can This Pop Princess Be A True Gamer With No PS3?
During the last decade, Japanese singer Maki Goto was a big pop star. Now, she’s a big gamer. That is, a big gamer apparently without a PS3. Earlier this week, Goto appeared on popular variety show Downtown DX, hosted by the popular comedy duo Downtown. On the show, celebrity guests typically show photos or videos…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 10, 2011 -
Someone Wants $15,000 For Legend Of Zelda Dishware
The starting bid is not yet met on this set of new-in-the-box Legend of Zelda dishware from 1989, a three-piece set the seller hopes to sell for $100,000 but will be willing to part with for, presumably, $15,000. “This is really a rare find and it is likely that there is no other such set…
By Owen Good Published January 9, 2011 -
The Air Battles and Ground Game of Kid Icarus: Uprising
Gameplay video for Kid Icarus: Uprising flew out of Japan yesterday at the Nintendo World event, showcasing the 3DS and the first dedicated Kid Icarus game since the original 1991’s Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters on the Game Boy. The game’s two different difficulty settings will mean greater variances in the levels than just…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 -
Dead or Alive Dimensions’ 3DS Trailer
Venerable fighting series Dead or Alive will get its shot at the 3DS with Dead or Alive: Dimensions. Here is the five-minute trailer for the game shown at the Nintendo World event for the 3DS. I don’t speak Japanese, but I can make out the control system – a stylus selects certain combos from the…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 -
Listen To Nintendo’s Amazing Live Performance Of Their Best Video Game Music
One of the most charming highlights to last night’s Nintendo World event showcasing the 3DS wasn’t the device or the demonstrations of its game, but the wonderful live performance of many iconic themes in Nintendo games. Here are three clips from the show, a suite of music instantly recognizable to any gamer raised right on…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 -
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries In Action On The Nintendo 3DS
It’s only 15 seconds long, but this clip, from the Nintendo World reveal of the 3DS, is your first look at the gameplay of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. Coming soon from Capcom, The Mercenaries will precede Resident Evil: Revelations on the 3DS. This game is a combination of the Mercenaries mode from Resident Evil…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 -
Fresh New Screens Of Ocarina Of Time’s 3DS Remake
Famitsu served up five new screens showcasing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s heavily anticipated remake on the Nintendo 3DS. The game, part of a nine-title Nintendo lineup coming this year, is expected in the spring. There’s tons more good stuff coming today from yesterday’s Nintendo World event showcasing the new device. Look for…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 -
People Are Lining Up For Hours To See The 3DS (And Play A 13 Year-Old Game)
Here is the line earlier today to get into the Nintendo World 3DS event in Tokyo. After that, then more lines inside, what are people getting their hands on? How about a game that was released in the 20th century. Yes, while there are loads of new games on the showroom floor for members of…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2011