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Why Isn’t There A Big Nintendo Sign In Kyoto?

Kyoto is not only rich in Japanese history. It is also rich in video game history. The prefecture is home to Nintendo. But you wouldn’t know that if you visited. So why not put a display on the headquarters for all to see? The question was put to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata at a recent…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2010

The 2010 Club Nintendo’s Members-Only Rewards Are…

Did you remember to register for Gold and Platinum membership status for Club Nintendo? Kotaku had a public service announcement and everything. If you did remember, here’s what you get: Platinum members receive this statue. Pat yourself on the back, you’re awesome! And Gold members get this. A calendar. Thanks to everybody who sent this…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2010

Sony: Nintendo, Let’s Work Together!

Sony and Nintendo may be mortal enemies in many regards, but there’s one area the two should be working together: 3D. At least, that’s what Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida reckons. “I have hope that they have a broader perspective with 3D,” he told IGN. “When you listen to what they are saying about…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 1, 2010

Will Nintendo Release Its Games On, Say, Apple Hardware?

During a Q&A session during a recent investors meeting, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was asked whether or not Nintendo will be releasing its games on hardware produced by other companies. “Nintendo’s software and hardware are the same thing,” he replied. “Other companies don’t share Nintendo’s values or traditions when it comes to creating devices. We…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2010

Super Nintendo’s Celebratory T-Shirt

Japanese shirtsmiths King of Games are celebrating their 8th birthday. Happy birthday! To celebrate, they present you with this cheery Super Nintendo t-shirt. The Super Nintendo is a rare instance I, as a PAL gamer, feel sorry for Americans. Grey and purple are so drab compared to the chipper colour scheme used in the Japanese…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 1, 2010

Let’s Guess Mario Creator’s New Game!

Shigeru Miyamoto has created a plethora of game characters and games. Many of his ideas come from his hobbies. He has expressed his desire in making an all-new character. That could mean an all new game. But what? Miyamoto’s game design M.O. is often based on his hobbies. He takes up gardening and makes Pikmin.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2010

You Should Know One of These Boy Band Members

If you like Clint Eastwood movies, that is. Nintendo has repeatedly roped in Japanese boy band Arashi, which means “storm” in Japanese, to promote its games. The band appeared in television ads for Super Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2 and more recently Wii Party Wii Party is Nintendo’s forthcoming…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 1, 2010

The Nintendo Love Tester Was More Than A Vitality Sensor

Nintendo hasn’t always made video games. It’s over 100 years old, and in that time has made stuff like cards and children’s toys. Oh, and also love testers, like this one, designed by the man who created the Game Boy. In 1969, Gunpei Yokoi – who has Game & Watch, the Game Boy and Metroid…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 1, 2010

Report: Mario Creator Wants To Develop An All-New Character, Get Pikmin 3 Done Quickly

A new 3D take on Super Mario World may not be the only thing on Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto’s mind these days. Nintendo’s famous game designer may also have plans for an all-new character and a sooner-than-you-think Pikmin sequel. Miyamoto reportedly said that, since it’s been 10 years since his last original character creation, Captain…

By Michael McWhertor Published June 30, 2010

Club Nintendo (of Japan) Rewards Mario Fans With Mario Tees

Another reason to turn green with envy at Club Nintendo of Japan’s member prizes? This new series of customizable Super Mario Bros. tees, only available to the serious (and in good standing) Nintendo super fan. Nintendo will be giving these Mario-themed tees to Japanese Club Nintendo faithful this year for a pittance. Just 600 points.…

By Michael McWhertor Published June 30, 2010

Is Super Mario World On The List of Nintendo 3DS Remakes?

Mario creator and chief Nintendo fungineer Shigeru Miyamoto has given a firm “Maybe!” to that question, saying that a 3D revamped Super Mario World would be a “fun” fit for the Nintendo 3DS. In response to an IGN reader’s question about the SNES original version of Super Mario World—”What aspects of the game would you…

By Michael McWhertor Published June 30, 2010

Reviews

Catalyst DSi Slim Cover Review: Worst Analogy Ever

What is it about CM4’s Catalyst DSi Slim Cover that makes me break out the worst literary comparisons I’ve written since I was into bad goth poetry in high school? The Catalyst DSi Slim Cover is a simple enough thing. You get two pieces of aluminum shaped to fit your Nintendo DSi, covered tightly with…

By Mike Fahey Published June 30, 2010

Student Cockpit Concept Puts Wii Balance Board In The Pilot’s Seat

How can the Wii Balance Board make life better for the pilots of international passenger aircraft? Graduate student Nicoline van der Vaart suggests they sit on it and spin. In her graduation project for Industrial Design Engineering, van der Vaart tackles the issue of airline pilot back pain with an innovative and inventive application of…

By Mike Fahey Published June 30, 2010

See Seth Green Talk Up Dragon Quest IX

Comedian, voice actor, and television producer Seth Green isn’t just the star of Nintendo’s Dragon Quest IX commercial, he’s also a client, or at least well-coached on the game’s merits, as demonstrated in this video clip. We posted the commercial yesterday, and I have to agree with McWhertor here – it really works. Green is…

By Mike Fahey Published June 30, 2010

Meet Your 2010 American Pokémon Champions

Last weekend, the 2010 Pokémon national championships went down at the Indiana Convention Centre. Hundreds entered, but only one two could emerge the winner. Those two were Wade Stanley, who was the junior champ, and Wesley Morioka, winner of the “seniors” division. After three days of Pokémon warfare, the pair will be off on an…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2010

Mario Creator Doesn’t Need Your Stinking Money [Update]

Do not fret, Shigeru Miyamoto is rich. How rich? Yesterday, Kotaku sourced a report from Asahi.com that mentioned that the six Representative Directors at Nintendo (Miyamoto included) received a million dollars. The original wording was somewhat unclear as to whether that was for all of them or each. According to Nintendo, it was each. Nintendo…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2010

Report: Foxconn Looking To Open New Plant

In the wake of suicides and international scrutiny, Foxconn Technology is preparing to build…another enormous factory. This year, there have been 12 attempted suicides and ten deaths at Foxconn’s Shenzhen complex. Foxconn manufactures the Xbox 360, the PS3, the Wii, the iPhone and the iPad, among many other devices. USA Today reports that a website…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2010

Saints Row 3DS Is Also An Xbox Live Arcade Game, Connects To Saints Row 3

The violent open-world action of Saints Row is something of a surprising addition to the Nintendo 3DS line-up. But there’s a good reason—two of them actually—for Saints Row’s appearance on Nintendo’s new 3D game machine. According to an interview with Danny Bilson of publisher THQ at IndustryGamers, Nintendo lobbied heavily to bring the mature content…

By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2010

What? Lil Jon’s A Dragon Quest Fan? Yeeeyeah!

Nintendo’s Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies celebrity sneak-peek event gets a lil’ crunk, thanks to Lil Jon and DJ Slade. Slimes beware! [Photo courtesy Nintendo of America]

By Michael McWhertor Published June 29, 2010

Nintendo Holds The First Wii Olympics

Are you the best Wii gamer in the country? Nintendo gives you a chance to prove your mettle in the first-ever Wii Games: Summer 2010, and it all starts in the cradle of civilization: New Jersey. Kicking off on July 16 at the Liberty State Park in New Jersey, the Wii Games: Summer 2010 is…

By Mike Fahey Published June 29, 2010