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Brave Man Conquers Super Mario Bros. With Dance Dance Revolution Pad
Footloose Dracula slayer Nick Hagman and his stuffed anipals have done it again. The man who bravely defeated Castlevania using nothing but his feet and a DDR dance mat has danced his way to another victory, defeating Super Mario Bros. Hagman puts his Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix controller to use once again on the…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 7, 2010 -
Report: Nintendo Thinks It Has Won, Sees Apple As “Enemy”
Console wars decided. A rival comes into view. Time to buckle down, because things seem poised for a shake up. While Wii sales might have been down 21 percent last year, Nintendo still saw its third best year in the history of the company. According to the Times Online, sources close to Nintendo’s Japanese headquarters…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
Nintendo’s Next Big Game Is Wii Party
Wii Sports led to Wii Play. Wii Play brought us to Wii Fit, then Wii Music. The next major Wii-branded game from Nintendo is also a Mario Party successor. Ready for Wii Party? Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed the new game in a presentation to investors this week as part of a show of confidence…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 7, 2010 -
Capcom vs Nintendo vs Konami
Capcom vs SNK is one thing, but a fighting game that pits Nintendo against Capcom, Irem, Sunsoft, Hudson, Taito, Namco, Konami and Sega? Oh boy. While this kind of cross-promotional stuff would have been pure fantasy in the days of the Famicom/NES, it’s the reality in this clip’s fantasy world, which sees most of the…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2010 -
These Nintendo Games Have Sold Over 20 Million Copies
Since the launch of both the DS and Wii, five games published by Nintendo have sold more than twenty million copies. Can you guess which ones? If you said Brain Age, you’re close (18 million), but wrong. Mario Kart DS? Close again, at 17.9 million, but just as wrong. No, the five games to reach…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2010 -
Kicking Ass & Taking A Fall In Nintendo’s Photo Dojo
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime believes that the soon to be released fighting game Photo Dojo might be the title that sells you on the XL-sized version of its Nintendo DSi. After competing in eight-player Photo Dojo tournament today, I’m not quite sold on dropping the $189 USD required to buy my fourth variation…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2010 -
Nintendo’s Real World Easter Egg
I found this spotted egg hidden on my front doorstep this evening inside a plain white box. Inside the Yoshi Egg? Appropriately enough, a tiny Yoshi and a SD card packed with some new images from Super Mario Galaxy 2. Enjoy the feast!
By Brian Crecente Published May 6, 2010 -
Why Do You Think Wii Sales Have Slowed?
The Nintendo Wii, a hugely successful console, is experiencing a sales slowdown. Wii sales are down 21 percent — the biggest decline since the console launched in 2006. But why? It is important to keep in mind that the Wii has been a juggernaut, running rings around the competition. So even when Wii sales drop…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
Who Is Ready For Some Nintendo Console Sales Numbers?
You? Yes? No? Maybe? Nintendo has released the lifetime global hardware sales numbers for the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo Wii. As Kotaku previously posted, Wii hardware sales were down this past year; however, the company still posted its third best year ever In the financial year from April 2009 to March 2010, there were…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
Wii Sales Down 21% In A Single Year
Could the huff finally be running out of Nintendo’s recent puff? As far as the current generation of hardware is concerned, it certainly looks that way. Nintendo released its annual fiscal report today, and perhaps the most interesting finding is that hardware sales for both the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS are down, in the…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 6, 2010 -
Nintendo Game’s Box Art Is Turning Japanese
The European box art for Wii shooter Sin & Punishment: Star Successor contains an unexpected surprise: a reversible cover, letting you forgo PEGI ratings in favour of something a little more Japanese. The “alternate”, printed on the reverse of the standard art, is above, the game’s title displayed in Japanese across a gatefold cover. Note…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 6, 2010 -
Nintendo Power Teases de Blob 2, ‘Huge’ Mystery Title & More
Ready the hype engines. Set your expectations to their loftiest, for Nintendo Power is tormenting early subscribers of the mag with a forthcoming reveal of a “huge new title” to debut right around E3 2010. “Next issue’s going to be a big one,” teases the Nintendo focused mag. “In addition to an exclusive cover story…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 6, 2010 -
What is Under the Black Wrapping of this Nintendo Package?
It may not be due out until May 9, but the black Wii arrived on the doorstep of Kotaku Tower this morning. Check out all of that black! If you’re looking to pick one up it will set you back $200, but includes Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort as well as the MotionPlus controller.…
By Brian Crecente Published May 5, 2010 -
It’s A Super Luigi Galaxy!
Everyone’s favorite second-rate princess saver, Luigi, will be playable in Super Mario Galaxy 2, a major selling point for the Wii owner who detests blue overalls worn with red. Luigi, it appears, can do everything his brother Mario can do, whether that involves strapping on the Bee Suit again, riding Yoshi or wearing that new…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 5, 2010 -
There’ll Be No Barrel Rolls For This Star Fox
As seen on Threadless
By Luke Plunkett Published May 5, 2010 -
The Best Nintendo Games That Never Were
Is it that time of year already? Time flies when you’re waiting for the latest instalment of Famicase (fake-Famicom-cartridges-as-art), an annual treat hosted by Japanese game store Meteor. Here are the pick of 2010’s crop. The deal with Famicase is that artists come up with a cartridge for a game that doesn’t exist. That’s basically…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 5, 2010 -
This Man Can’t Really Sing
But he has an awesome beard. And a big heart. And the song is touching. Depressing as hell, but touching. I’ll see all of you on Rainbow Road. Morning music videos: “Rainbow Road”, the most off-key Mario Kart tribute ever/a> [I Heart Chaos]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010
