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ReviewsReview: Wii Party
This ain’t Mario Party, it’s Wii Party. Nintendo’s latest effort at a party game once again features mini-games. Did someone say “mini-games”? Wii Party sports over 80 mini-games and features Miis as the in-game characters. The Japanese version of the game — which I played — has 14 game modes, while the U.S. version has…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 8, 2010 -
Now You Can Be The Third, Taller Mario Brother
Reader JC has a design up for voting on T-shirt site Threadless, and we think it’s one worth voting for. Unless you hate plumbers. And who hates plumbers? Anyone can be a plumber in this shirt, which makes us wish Threadless was a store that also specialised in caps and hallucinogenic mushrooms. In case you…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 8, 2010 -
The 3DS’ Battery Won’t Last As Long As The DS’
While Nintendo is yet to release concrete figures on the battery usage of the 3DS – not that you can ever trust official figures – company president Satoru Iwata has hinted that it won’t last as long as the DS. “As for the battery, it is inevitable that Nintendo 3DS will be a device which…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 8, 2010 -
Club Nintendo Of America Comes Through For Fans
The previously coveted Japanese folding fans—sensu, they call ’em in Japan—offered by Club Nintendo overseas are coming to North America, courtesy of Club Nintendo of America. How much will cost to experience this raw, manual cooling power? Just 300 coins for Club Nintendo members, a pittance for a fan that has Bloopers printed on it.…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 7, 2010 -
Fox News Wonders If NBA Jam Is A Truly Bipartisan Game
EA Sports president Peter Moore appeared on Fox News earlier this day to talk about the unlockable political celebrities in NBA Jam, out now for the Wii, and artfully fielded a question that sounds loaded, considering the source. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comAppearing today on the network’s "Happening Now," Moore pointed out that Bill…
By Owen Good Published October 7, 2010 -
So How Much Is A Wii Remote Plus In Japan?
Late last month, Nintendo confirmed that new Wii Remotes with on-board Wii MotionPlus. Today, the company has dated and priced the new Wii-motes, dubbed “Wii Remote Plus”. The Wii Remotes with Wii MotionPlus “inside” will be available in four colors: white, black, blue and pink. They will be released on November 11 and priced at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 7, 2010 -
Mario’s 25th Anniversary Box Set Heads For Europe
That lovely re-release of Super Mario All-Stars, presumed only for the Japanese market, will also be released in Europe, Nintendo has revealed. The company’s Swedish website has posted a listing (Update: now backed up by a press release stating it’s a Europe-wide release) for the collection, with a release date set for December 3. Included…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 7, 2010 -
There Is A New Wii Color, And It Is Red
Super Mario Bros. is 25 this month, and to mark the occasion Nintendo is releasing this hot new variant of the Wii in, what else, Mario Red. It’ll be out in Japan on November 11, and will retail for ¥20,000 (USD$240). What’s more, it’ll also include not a Wii Remote, but one of the new…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 7, 2010 -
Before Mario, Before Jumpman, There Was ‘Ossan’
You know Mario. Everyone knows Mario. Perhaps you even knew him once as Jumpman, the hero of Donkey Kong, before he was properly named. Maybe you even knew him as Mr. Video. But Mario was once known by another name. Ossan was the original name of Nintendo’s famous mascot, says Hiroshi Imanishi, former director and…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 6, 2010 -
The Four Heroes Of Light Set Off On Their Grand Adventure
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light for the Nintendo DS hits stores today, giving fans of the first FF games a good old-fashioned role-playing experience. Check out the official launch trailer. The 4 Heroes of Light is a lot like the first couple of Final Fantasy games. You’ve got four characters drawn together by…
By Mike Fahey Published October 5, 2010 -
The Importance Of Story In Epic Mickey
According to Warren Spector, it isn’t the story of Epic Mickey that’s important; it’s how you relate to the story. It’s true. You can tell the most amazing story ever told in a video game, but it means nothing if the player doesn’t connect with it. As Spector explains, Epic Mickey is the tale of…
By Mike Fahey Published October 4, 2010 -
Nintendo’s Former Mommy Helps Create Kiddy Cities
Last week Cammie Dunaway left the gaming industry after three years as Nintendo’s executive vice president of sales and marketing. Where is Cammie going? She’s taken on a role that will generate countless jobs for children 13 and under. Now that she’s left Nintendo, Cammie Dunaway tells GamesBeat’s Dean Takahashi that she has become the…
By Mike Fahey Published October 4, 2010 -
The Nintendo Download: Revenge Of The Belly Dancer
It’s a banner week for the Nintendo Download, as the sequel to a belly dancing half-genie platformer for the Game Boy Color becomes the priciest DSiWare title yet. In 2002, WayForward Technologies released Shantae for the Game Boy Color. It was a strong platformer, following young half-genie Shantae on a quest to recover a prototype…
By Mike Fahey Published October 4, 2010 -
This Is Where DS Games Come From
Contrary to popular belief, Nintendo DS games are not made when two Game Boy Advance games love each other very much. They’re made in factories. Like this one! Look at those machines go. Sorting, spinning, packing, spinning…fascinating. You really need to watch this 2-3 times, to let the action really wash over you. UPDATE –…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 4, 2010 -
Wii Party Is Super Effective Against Collar Popping D-bags
Nintendo’s Wii Party is more than just a collection of enjoyable mini-games. It’s also the ideal instrument to get you the girl of your dreams, even if she’s currently dating a total douchebag who just happens to have great hair. In the battle against the Johnny Lawrences, Stan Winstons and Chas Osbornes of the world,…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 1, 2010 -
The 3DS Will Have Firmware Updates
Nintendo’s upcoming portable, the Nintendo 3DS, will have firmware updates. According to company president Satoru Iwata, this isn’t only to stop piracy. The 3DS will update automatically, and the fact that the portable is updating automatically is an important feature to Nintendo. According to Iwata’s past experience, manual updates can keep some individuals from updating…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 1, 2010 -
She’s 43, Has Two Kids And Is Ready To Exercise
Over 8 years ago, South Korean fitness guru Jung Da-Yeon was not a fitness guru. She was out of shape. She’s now built a fitness empire that has even made waves in Japan. She’s appeared on Japanese television numerous times, and her books and videos are sold throughout Asia. Her “body ball” video is a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 1, 2010