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Modern Warfare On Wii Hooks Players, If Not Big Sales… Yet
Modern Warfare usually is discussed as a major franchise for the Xbox 360 and PS3 and is subject for debate on the PC. By at least one measure, it’s significant on the Wii too. Those who follow our monthly tally of Wii playing time (the so-called “measure of pleasure,” as I’ve dubbed it) know that…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 5, 2010 -
Nintendo Had A Very Happy Holiday
In advance of next week’s December NPD results, Nintendo is calling the holiday season a huge success, with U.S. huge Wii sales numbers in December and the DS lineup setting a record for most consoles sold during a calendar year. While the numbers aren’t official until the NPD Group sings, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata proudly…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2010 -
Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom Stick Now Available For Preorder
The Mad Catz Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom FightStick mock-up from the San Diego Comic Con just got real, with the Wii arcade controller now available for purchase at the GameShark Store. Mad Catz first displayed the Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom fight stick in San Diego, gauging fan reaction to the design. Apparently fans reacted well, as it’s…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2010 -
World of Nintendo, The Room
This Colorado collection of gaming goodness is Brett’s. It’s the Video Game Memorabilia Museum. It consists of Mario, Zelda, Mega Man, Kirby, Square Enix, Donkey Kong and Pac-Man. There’s a chair, too. Video Game Memorabilia Museum [Figure.fm via DannyChoo]
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 5, 2010 -
In Europe, Monster Hunter Is Now Nintendo’s Baby
In Japan and North America, Monster Hunter Tri is a Capcom game, developed, published and distributed by the company. But in Europe and Australia? It’s now Nintendo’s problem. The announcement was made earlier today by Capcom, who say that while they’ll still technically be acting as publisher, Nintendo will be “responsible for the sales, marketing…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 5, 2010 -
2009’s Top Five Selling Games in Japan
Last year is so…last year. This being January, it is time to look back at some numbers Famitsu publisher Enterbrain has crunched. The data, just released today, was collected between December 29, 2008 and December 27, 2009. 5. Final Fantasy XIII Launch: December 17, 2009 Estimated Sales Tally: 1,698,256 copies 4. Tomodachi Collection Launch: June…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 5, 2010 -
What Kind Of Man Would Steal His Mother’s Wii?
A 23 year-old man from Spring Hill, Florida has been charged with theft and dealing in stolen property after he nicked his mother’s Nintendo Wii and sold it to buy cigarettes and booze. Christopher Bayko allegedly stole the Wii last month then sold it to a local pawn shop. When his mother noticed her console…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 5, 2010 -
Rumor: NBA Jam Returning — to Wii
Were you unenthused by the rumor that EA Sports new title would be an NFL-branded trainer for the Wii? You’ll like this one better. ESPN.com says the game will be an updated NBA Jam, for the Wii. Citing “unnamed sources,” ESPN.com says EA Sports got the rights from the NBA to deliver an updated version…
By Owen Good Published January 4, 2010 -
Win a Signed DSi: The Eleven Zelda Fan Finalists
Last month… last year we asked you to show your Zelda pride not just by bragging about your ability to buy things or knowledge of the franchise, but by making you get out there and proselytize. The reward? A copy of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, a Spirit Tracks t-shirt, a $1,000 Nintendo World…
By Brian Crecente Published January 4, 2010 -
The Nintendo Download: Nintendo’s First Downloads Of 2010
Nintendo ushers in the new year with seven new downloadable games for the Wii and DSi, including Final Fight 3, Hell’s Kitchen Vs., and five titles you’ve likely never heard of. Even Hell’s Kitchen Vs. for DSiWare (800 DSi Points) is a stretch, as I can’t imagine I am in the majority when it comes…
By Mike Fahey Published January 4, 2010 -
Hospital With Convicted Killers Gets 22 Wii Consoles
Broadmoor Hospital, previously known as the Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, has been outfitted with £5,000 worth of Nintendo Wii gaming thanks to UK tax payer money. The high security institution, which is not a prison, treats the likes of rapist and murderer Robert Napper and the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Stucliffe — both of which are…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 4, 2010 -
Zelda Fan Movie Taken Down on Nintendo’s Request
Nintendo let the fan-made Legend of Zelda film “The Hero of Time,” stay up over the holidays, but its creators have now taken it down after the company asked for its removal. The Hero of Time (that’s one of its trailers above) had been shown at film festivals, and on Dec. 22, had been hosted…
By Owen Good Published January 2, 2010 -
Do Not Jump On This Koopa Troopa!
I repeat, do not. Even though it’s on some human’s bed, do not jump on this Koopa Troopa. Play it, that you may do. Made by a friend of internet person named Virtute, who tried to get a video fo him shredding the Mario theme, but “no cigar”. Sadness! My friend made an electric guitar…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 31, 2009 -
A Retro Gaming Room I Could Die In
I’ve seen many a lovely retro gaming room in my lifetime, but this one from Netherlands resident donkey*kong makes me want to lay my head down on his Famicom pillow and quietly pass away. It may be a little Nintendo-centric, but you have to admire the guy’s passion. Just about every major and many minor…
By Mike Fahey Published December 30, 2009 -
Shigeru Miyamoto Wishes You A Happy New Year, Nintendo Style
The newest issue of Japanese Nintendo magazine Nintendo Dream—the one with Link and Zelda on the cover, Spirit Tracks style—features a big batch of New Years wishes from Nintendo’s developers, including the Shigeru Miyamoto well-wisher seen above. And there’s a lot more where that came from, courtesy of the scanning prowess of Zelda Power, which…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 30, 2009 -
It’s The Little Touches That Make A Legend Of Zelda Themed Wedding This Great
Jaded as we are, we’re still thrilled to see a couple of Nintendo loving nerds like Kotaku reader Kyle and his recently wedded wife Ashley take The Legend of Zelda wedding theme to the next level. The classy level. Of course, Kyle and Mrs. Kyle had a custom made Triforce cake—obligatorily pictured below—but it’s the…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 30, 2009 -
Burglary Delayed By Mystery Game
An Illinois woman came home Monday afternoon to discover a burglar playing a game on her DS, the Herald News reports. The 22-year-old woman told Joliet police that she was away from her house for about 30 minutes. When she returned and opened the door to her apartment a man ran out. “The victim’s Nintendo…
By Brian Crecente Published December 30, 2009 -
Picross 3D Finally Dated! For Europe!
Good news! While the Japanese have been enjoying three-dimensional nonogram bliss for the better part of the year with Rittai Picross, the localized, announced, but not dated Picross 3D has been pegged for a February 2010 release date! In Europe! That’s according to a report on the Nintendo DS follow up to Picross DS from…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 29, 2009 -
The Nintendo Download: PilotWings! Castlevania!
Sensing that it is Christmas, and that Christmas is the time for giving, Nintendo’s weekly download update is this week suitably festive. Not only do American Wii owners get the pleasant surprise of Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth on WiiWare and The Oregon Trail on DSiWare, but PilotWings – the original, Super Nintendo great – is…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 28, 2009