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First Look At Nintendo’s 3DS Box Art
It’s not just games and the 3DS itself on display in Tokyo today; Nintendo is also showing off the box the new handheld will ship in, along with mock-ups of what 3DS game boxes will look like. As you can see above, Nintendo has stuck with the “classy” theme it’s been running with for the…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2011 -
Here Are Japan’s 3DS Launch Titles
These eight launch titles for the Nintendo 3DS were revealed today at the Nintendo World spectacular. All will be available Feb. 26. Note these are the Japanese launch titles, and that the US and European lineup will likely differ. The lineup, and prices (in yen) are: Nintendogs & Cats ¥4,800 Winning Eleven Soccer 3D ¥5,800…
By Owen Good Published January 7, 2011 -
You’ll Get 3-8 Hours Out Of A Nintendo 3DS Battery
As part of its big Nintendo World event being held in Tokyo at the moment, Nintendo has released a chart outlining the final hardware specifications for the 3DS. Most importantly, that includes details on the handheld’s battery life. It takes 3.5 hours for a 3DS battery to fully charge, which is pretty good. As for…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 7, 2011 -
The King of The Koopas
Bowser, the King of the Koopas, is ready to smash Mario for the last time in this awesome Super Mario Bros. fan art by Emilio Lopez Related Rampage: Oh but I Am Ironman BOWSER: KING OF THE KOOPAS by Emilio Lopez / E-Mann (deviantART) Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 7, 2011 -
Rumor: Japanese Nintendo 3DS Games More Expensive Than DS Games
Just hours before a weekend-long 3DS Nintendo World showcase kicks off in Tokyo, an established Japanese gaming news outlet is reporting details about the system’s launch in that country that could signal what we’re getting in March in the U.S. The Japanese site Inside Games puts the price of 3DS games at 5800 Yen, compared…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 7, 2011 -
We Almost Got Glasses-Free 3D Gaming Last Decade
We’ll get a chance to play video games in 3D without wearing special glasses in the coming months, as Nintendo releases its 3DS system… but Nintendo already had glasses-free 3D gaming two machines ago. We just didn’t know about it. In an interview posted on Nintendo’s website, company boss Satoru Iwata talks about how the…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 7, 2011 -
Doctors Say The 3DS Is Safe, Potentially Beneficial To Children
Nintendo warned that its new 3DS portable gaming system might have negative effects on young children’s vision. Now the American Optometric Association steps forward to say that using 3D technology could have a positive effect on children’s eyesight. How so? Nintendo was covering its bases at E3 last year and again in December when it…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2011 -
How Super Mario Bros. 3 Works
Millions of people have played Super Mario Bros. We’ve run, jumped and some even used the game’s special shoe. How’d we learn how to play it? How does this game teach so much with so few instructions? Game designer Radek Koncewicz recently broke down the way the game’s first world teaches players 30 fun things.…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 5, 2011 -
The DS Is The Nation’s Best-Selling Game System Of All Time, Sort Of
With more than 47 million Nintendo DS handhelds sold in the United States since the portable’s launch in 2004, Nintendo is calling the DS the country’s best-selling gaming system of all time. Does it really count? There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that the Nintendo DS is one of the most successful gaming platforms of…
By Mike Fahey Published January 4, 2011 -
Whatever You Do, Keep Your 3DS Straight At All Times
The fancy no-glasses 3D tech Nintendo’s latest handheld is packing comes with a few caveats, one of which is the fact you have to try and keep from having the thing shake while you’re playing it. Because the 3DS’ effects are only workable if you’re in a viewing “sweet spot”, you’ve been reminded that any…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2011 -
Get A Good Look At The Nintendo Inspired Toyota In Motion
You may have already seen the Nintendo Famicom-inspired Scion xB in stills, but you’ll be missing out if you don’t see the other sights and sounds this customized ride has to offer. Giant Robot magazine publisher Eric Nakamura walks us through the non-standard options of this retro-styled Toyota, which features a NES cart for a…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 3, 2011 -
The Nintendo Download: Colorful Puzzles And Indie Cred
It’s the first Monday of 2011 and Nintendo is ready to take on the new year with five new downloadable games, including Chillingo’s colorful Sneezies for WiiWare and a little indie cred on the DSi. The brightest on WiiWare this week looks to be Sneezies, a Chillingo title that sees players dropping sneezing powder on…
By Mike Fahey Published January 3, 2011 -
Rumor: 3DS Stolen From Chinese Factory
A worker at a Chinese manufacturing facility claims to have smuggled out a production model of Nintendo’s latest handheld. As proof, he offers these lovely photos. There are no blurry, rushed shots here; instead, the guy has sat down with the console, switched it on, taken his time and given us a good look at…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 3, 2011 -
The Sun Rises, And There Are New Pokémon Toys
Pokémon Black & White will be out in the US in early 2011. That means Pokéfever is back in full swing, and Pokéfever means Pokémon action figures. Or, in this case, “model kits” of the new game’s three starter Pokémon. That means you’ll be able to buy little immovable representations of Tepig, Snivy and Oshawatt…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 30, 2010 -
Forbes Predicts the Rise of Apple and Google Gaming and Decline of Sony and Microsoft
In light of Forbes amazingly perceptive 2000 piece about the computers of 2010, Forbes’ Paul Tassi decided to take a stab at predicting what gaming will be like in a decade. Some of his ideas seem spot on, others a bit dated, but it’s still an interesting read. The most likely prediction Tassi makes is…
By Brian Crecente Published December 28, 2010 -
The Consumer Electronics Show Cometh
One week from today team Kotaku descends on Vegas to prepare for the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show. While there are no expectations of huge news shaking loose from the annual gadget and gear show, that doesn’t mean it’s going to be a boring week. Sony often drops interesting nuggets about their gaming division during…
By Brian Crecente Published December 28, 2010 -
You Can Play And Watch These Nintendo 3DS Games Next Month
That is, if you live in Japan. Nintendo is rolling out its Nintendo World 2011 next year in Chiba, Japan. The Kyoto-based company has a list of titles that will be playable for those over six. You’re over six, right? Those games are: Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D “The Naked Sample” (Auto Mode) Winning…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 28, 2010 -
Nintendo’s 3DS Warning For Kids Under Six Years Old
Next month, Nintendo is showing off the Nintendo 3DS to the general public in Japan for the first time. It could possibly make you sick. Oh, and don’t plan on bringing young kids for 3D fun. Nintendo has a couple warnings regarding the Nintendo 3DS. These are general safety warnings for 3D, but here, Nintendo…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 28, 2010 -
Super Meat Boy Hacked Into Super Smash Bros.
The Wii release of Super Meat Boy is looking grim, but resourceful Super Smash Bros. Brawl hackers find a way to get the blocky man of meat into Nintendo’s beat ’em up. There’s not much meat to this clip showing off the Brawl hack, via Destructoid, but it goes to show you that Kirby is…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 27, 2010