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South Korea Gets 3D Xbox 360 Gaming
Nintendo is getting a glasses-free 3D handheld. Sony is updating PS3 consoles to full 3D. And Microsoft? South Korean electronics giant LG has joined forces with the Xbox 360 to bring 3D gaming to Korean gamers. LG will be marketing its 3D capable LED televisions alongside 3D capable games in South Korea, reports website Engadget.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2010 -
Say Hi To The Best-Selling Games Of 2010 (So Far)
Courtesy of Nintendo, let’s take a look at the thirty top-selling games in the United States so far this year. As a bonus, we’ll look at the top 30 from Europe, too. These figures, covering January 1 to March 31, were part of Nintendo’s recent fiscal results report, and while they’re not as handy as…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 11, 2010 -
Nintendo’s Lovable Code Names For Consoles
The 3DS isn’t the first Nintendo console to enter the public consciousness with a name that’s never actually used. Plenty of other machines have also been revealed with names never destined for a retail shelf. Yes, we know, Nintendo isn’t the only company to do this. Pretty much anyone and everyone involved in making anything…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 11, 2010 -
Nintendo: It Is Not Game Over For the Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii sales are down 21 percent. 21 percent! That’s a lot. But Nintendo certainly hasn’t given up on the Nintendo Wii. In a recent financial briefing, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata stated that Nintendo is “always” developing new game hardware. So once a game console is finished, the company begins thinking about the next console.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2010 -
What Is The Nintendo 3DS’s Final Name?
The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo’s upcoming glasses-free 3D gaming handheld, does not yet have a finalized name. The “Nintendo 3DS” is a temporary moniker for the portable. So what will it ever be called? At a recent financial briefing, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata was asked about the 3DS name — whether or not Nintendo will stick…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2010 -
A Heartwarming Look At Arc Rise Fantasia
Imageepoch’s Arc Rise Fantasia is coming to the Wii in June courtesy of Ignition Entertainment, who’s passed along this exclusive look at the characters and environments of the turn-based role-playing game. The Meridian Empire is beset by flocks of Containment Dragons, strange creature filled with poison that can contaminate entire regions should they explode. L’Arc…
By Mike Fahey Published May 10, 2010 -
The Nintendo Download: Earthworm Jim, Phoenix Wright, And Photo Dojo
When you’ve got Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations for WiiWare, Earthworm Jim for DSiWare, and a fighting game where you’re the combatant, who cares if the only Nintendo Download games are chess and a children’s book? DSi storybook Flips: The Enchanted Wood and Chess Challenge! for both WiiWare and DSiWare should be honored…
By Mike Fahey Published May 10, 2010 -
Ten Tips For Creating the Ultimate Photo Dojo Warrior
Photo-friendly fighter Photo Dojo hits the DSiWare shop today with a temporary discount to free. Here’s a short list of ways to master the art of customizable, silly-fighting with your DSi, from Nintendo. Make sure you pick up your copy of the game in the shop before June 11 when the price jumps up to…
By Brian Crecente Published May 10, 2010 -
Pokemon World Championships Coming To A Metropolis Near You
The 2010 Pokemon Video Game Championships launched in Seattle on Saturday. Regional competitions continue each Saturday through June. The world championships will be in Hawaii this August. An enticing tournament, to be sure, but there are strict rule, you know. You need a copy of Pokemon Heart Gold or SoulSilver to compete. There are many…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 10, 2010 -
Halo: Reach, Laser Tag and the Law of Convenience
Last week more than a million people logged in to their Xbox 360s, plopped down and got a taste of upcoming first-person shooter Halo: Reach. And that was just on the first day. I spent a bit of time checking out the beta for the upcoming shooter from developer Bungie. But later that week I…
By Brian Crecente Published May 10, 2010 -
Watch Mario Galaxy 2’s Video Instruction Manual
New Super Mario Bros. Wii is easy to understand. Mario Galaxy 2, a little less so. To help get fans of the former to purchase the latter, Nintendo will be bundling a DVD instruction manual with the galactic sequel. You can see a preview of the DVD, which is for the European and Japanese markets,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 10, 2010 -
Apple And Nintendo, A Short History of Rivals
In March 2006, Nintendo released the DS Lite. The portable kicked off a wave of Apple comparisons. Here’s why: The DS Lite was first released in white – iPod white. The DS Lite’s color scheme mirrored the iPod of the day, and even Nintendo’s simple, modern packaging seemed Apple-esque. The DS Lite was not, however,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 10, 2010 -
This Pikachu Pancake Does Not Look Good
At all. As seen on Hawty McBloggy
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 10, 2010 -
Let’s Imagine New Pokemons!
On Sunday, Japanese kids’ show Pokémon Sunday showed silhouettes of new characters in the all-new forthcoming game Pocket Monsters: Black and White. Time to imagine what these characters will look like! Pokémon Black and White is a completely new Pocket Monster series. And this fall, the fifth-generation Pokémon series will be released on the Nintendo…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 10, 2010 -
Wii at Last, Wii at Last, Thank God Almighty …
So President Obama, once again, dinged video games in a speech. I’d rather send a more uplifting message, where a console is judged not by the content of its games, but the color of its skin. As we know, today is an historic day* in America – the first black Wii is available for purchase.…
By Owen Good Published May 9, 2010 -
Man Plays Wii, Bites Mother Then Goes On “Rampage”
According to a report from ABC’s Denver outpost, a man by the name of James Williams has had an adverse reaction to a day spent playing games on his Wii. Having “gotten angry over a Wii game”, Williams (pictured above) is alleged to have gone on a “rampage”, racking up the following rap sheet: –…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 8, 2010 -
Nintendo’s 3D Can Be Switched Off (But What Does This Mean For Games?)
Seeking to allay fears over the possible health problems associated with playing games in 3D, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said that his company’s upcoming 3DS handheld will have a “toggle”, allowing users to switch between 2D and 3D. From a legal standpoint, it’s a solid decision. There are many people with conditions that mean…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 8, 2010 -
The Ultra Realistic Metroid Is Anatomically Correct (And Maybe NSFW)
Jaime “Kalapusa” Margary, maker of ultra realistic Piranha Plants, Goombas and other Mushroom Kingdom fungus, gorgeously explores the physiology of the Metroid. Perhaps a little too revealing. As seen (larger) at Kalapusa’s deviantArt page.
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
Nintendo Still Figuring Out This Online Subscription Fee Thing
Some out loud thinking from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto could be telling of Nintendo’s plans to dedicate more energy to and demand more money for online gaming through the Wii and Nintendo DS. Miyamoto tells Edge that the Wii maker is “desperate to realize” the core part of its online gaming biz. Should it follow…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
The WarioWare Winnings Have Arrived
The skilled and/or lucky winners of our Nintendo D.I.Y. contest get prizes, courtesy of Nintendo. Those prizes pass through Kotaku’s NYC office, where I can confirm that the best WarioWare game is among them. Prizes to be mailed soon!
By Stephen Totilo Published May 7, 2010