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Big News Bound For E3
This year, the first week of June belongs to video gaming. Over the course of four days every major video game developer and publisher in the world will gather in Los Angeles at the E3 Expo to talk about the future of gaming and battle to win over new fans. “The purpose of this show…
By Brian Crecente Published May 22, 2009 -
Metroid Trilogy Preview: The Game So Nice, You Can Play It Thrice
Surprise! The rumors that all three Metroid Prime games would receive a compilation release in the US with the “Wii-applied” control scheme were true. This might come as a blow to Metroid fans who were really looking forward to a fourth game; however, Nintendo of America makes the point that not everybody who owns a…
By AJ Glasser Published May 22, 2009 -
Iwata: We Always Work On New Hardware
Nintendo does not rest, Nintendo does not stop. Even with the success of the Wii and the DS, Nintendo keeps going. “We do not think that Nintendo DS and Wii will last forever,” Iwata told investors in a recent financial briefing. “Our internal hardware teams are always researching and working on new hardware so that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 22, 2009 -
Iwata: iPhone Can’t Be Appreciated Like Nintendo Products Can
For a long time, Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has maintained a stance that the Nintendo DS and Apple’s iPhone aren’t competing. A stance he seems to have let slide for a day. Speaking after Nintendo’s recent fiscal year report briefing, Iwata sounds like the constant comparisons between the two devices have got to him, as…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 22, 2009 -
Nintendo Thought Starfy Was “Too Japanese”
For all Nintendo’s recent follies, one thing they’ve done right is bring Starfy to the West. But boy, it sure took a while. Want to know why? Blame Nintendo of America. In an interview with IGN, Producer Hitoshi Yamagami said that despite the fact the series had been developed with a Japanese audience in mind,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 22, 2009 -
Capcom “Considering” More Wii Ports
Capcom’s Chief Financial Officer, Kazuhiko Abe, has offered a glimmer of hope for Wii owners hoping to some day see a downgraded release of PS3 and 360 games on the system. While highlighting stronger-than-expected sales of Resident Evil 5, Abe says “We have not decided whether we are doing it or not doing it”. “It”…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 21, 2009 -
Iwata: Remember, Miyamoto Is Not God
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata reminded attendees of the company’s financial results briefing that it does not employ a powerful deity, as famed Nintendo game designer is not, in reality, a god walking the Earth. Iwata was forced to remind the crowd of Miyamoto’s non-divine status when questioned about a few of Nintendo’s more recent stumbles.…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 21, 2009 -
Your Wii Has A Minor Button-Combo Secret
Go to the Mii Channel. Press A. Press B. Press 1. Press and hold 2. Nintendo sent Kotaku copies of Personal Trainer: Walking yesterday, and while we think we don’t need that much training to walk (left foot and then right foot, yes?), we are in fact learning things. We have learned, for example, that…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 21, 2009 -
Armin Van Buuren Gets His Own DJ Game
The relentless march of DJ rhythm games continues, as TransGaming launches their new development studio with Armin van Buuren – In the Mix for the Nintendo Wii. Perhaps best known for enabling PC games to play on the Mac, TransGaming now enters the full-on game development biz, partnering with Foreign Media Games on Armin van…
By Mike Fahey Published May 21, 2009 -
Studio Ghibli Taking Their Time On DS Game
Ninokuni is a dream collaboration between Japanese developers Level 5 and anime craftsmen Studio Ghibli. And, because they are craftsmen, Ghibli are taking their sweet time on the game. With around 15 minutes of animation to be included on the cart, and the game due in Japan later this year, Ghibli’s work should have been…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 21, 2009 -
Official Pokemon Camping Gear (Sure, Why Not?)
If there are Pokémon planes, Pokémon X-ray machines and Pokémon beverages, then damn skippy there should be camping goods. There are. Later next month, a line “Pikanicamp” outdoor goods go on sale. There are Pokémon Diamond/Pearl themed camping gear that includes chairs, mini-tables, flashlights, sunshades and leisure seats. 『ポケモン』がアウトドアグッズになった [GPara]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 21, 2009 -
Punch-Out Caters To Nintendo Fanboys With A Secret Character
It can be argued that many of Punch-Out’s characters are big Nintendo names in their own right. Buuuuttt, eeehhh…they don’t have the pulling power of, say, one of Nintendo’s other characters. Punch-Out!! – more footage of that secret character [Go Nintendo]
By Luke Plunkett Published May 21, 2009 -
Use Your N64, NES & SNES Pads On The Wii
Not the first time this has been done, granted, but Komodo’s Retro Adapter is certainly the most elegant way of using all your old Nintendo pads on the Wii. Due to come in at around $20 when it ships in July, the Retro Adapter works like a controller hub, allowing you to use NES, SNES…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 21, 2009 -
Warning: Punch-Out Boxer Shorts Could Be Hazardous To Your Health
Did you get hold of one of those Punch-Out “Heavyweight Contender Kits” from Amazon? We hope, for your sake, that you planned on displaying those King Hippo shorts, and not actually wearing them. Why? Because, as you can see, while from a distance the shorts look rather fetching… Upon closer inspection, they become…less fetching… Doesn’t…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2009 -
EA Nintendo Group Waking Up To Wii
The Wii isn’t a fad. It’s here to stay. We know it, you know it, and some dude at Electronic Arts knows it. The game giant is waking up and ready to take risks. Electronic Arts senior producer Joe Booth spends his days overseeing Wii and DS exclusive Need for Speed: Nitro. About the Wii,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 20, 2009 -
Punch-Out!! Gets One-Of-A-Kind Slam Man Control
The Wii version of Punch-Out!! does a decent enough implementation of shadow boxing controls, thanks to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk option. But what about when you really, really want to punch something? Enter the Punch-Out!! compatible Slam Man, the boxing dummy designed for a workout that’s been modified in the DIY way to work…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 19, 2009 -
Reviews
Punch-Out!! Review: Call It A Comeback
Nintendo revitalizes Punch-Out!! after a 15-year-long break with the Wii re-imagining of the NES original. Little Mac and Doc Louis return, as does the original Punch-Out!! cast, for a decidedly old-school, but carefully updated homage. Punch-Out!! for the Wii pits Bronx-born pugilistic protagonist Little Mac and his trainer Doc Louis against a bizarre cast of…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 19, 2009 -
Drum King Is Now Rolling Stone: Drum King
The fact that all of Drum King’s musical selections are covers now makes sense, as 505 Games teams with the world’s foremost music magazine, transforming the title into Rolling Stone: Drum King. Rolling Stone is famous for its covers, and perhaps Rolling Stone Drum King will be as well. Developed by Arc System Works and…
By Mike Fahey Published May 19, 2009 -
Wii MotionPlus Ads Slice Up Bamboo Slowly
The Japanese Wii MotionPlus television advertising campaign show how the add-on can replica small movements in ping pong, golf, frisbee and SWORD SLICING. The adverts were filmed with a “super slow camera” and part of the clip explains how it works. Slowly.
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2009 -
Mario Kart Wii Used In Driver’s Ed
Students at Vail Christian High School in Colorado are learning the importance of not driving while distracted. They’re doing this with the help of Mario Kart Wii. The high school created the “distracted and drowsy driving project” with the help of the Eagle County Sheriff’s Department, the Colorado State Patrol, the Eagle Country Fire Fighters…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2009