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Rhythm Heaven Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Nintendo’s Rhythm Heaven is the beat-matching Nintendo DS sequel to a Game Boy Advance title that never made it out of Japan—but did somehow manage to get an arcade port. The collection of more than 50 music mini-games is surprisingly deep for a title that relies on two touchscreen mechanics: tapping and flicking. (Okay, there…

By Michael McWhertor Published April 3, 2009

Game & Watch Clones Yanked From iPhone Store

We told you to get those bootleg Game & Watch iPhone games before lawyers took ’em down. Hope you heeded our advice. Because lawyers have taken them down. Yes, “developers” Mobile 1UP have been forced by Nintendo to remove their copyright-infringing Game & Watch clones. All of them. In their place are now two games…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 3, 2009

Nintendo DSi Shows Smack Talks How Ugly You Are

Here’s the North American launch ad for the Nintendo DSi. Yes, we’ll admit it, the trash talk in this commercial made us giggle. Then again, so did your face. OH SNAP! Nintendo DSi – launch commercial [GoNintendo]

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 3, 2009

PAL Virtual Console Gets Majora’s Mask

I must admit, it’s been a while since I downloaded a game from the Virtual Console. Then again, it’s been a while since a Nintendo 64 Zelda game was released on the Virtual console. As a special treat for long-suffering European and Australian Nintendo fans, Nintendo will be releasing (or have already released, depending where…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 2, 2009

Happy 20th Birthday, Nintendo Game Boy

In April 1989, Nintendo released the Game Boy. How time flies when you’re having fun, because it’s now April 2009, so a rousing chorus of “Happy Birthday” is in order for the venerable little machine. Having sold around 120 million units in its 14-year production run (that’s including sales of the Game Boy Color), the…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 2, 2009

DSi Accessories Inbound

With the launch of Nintendo’s DSi in North America imminent it’s only natural that we would start hearing about new accessories for the portable. BDA today announced a whole line up of Power A DSi doodads and whatnots. But sadly no unmentionables. The collection includes, in BDA’s own words: Folio Starter Kit This kit provides…

By Brian Crecente Published April 2, 2009

The Conduit Control Customization

There are plenty of things to talk about when it comes to Wii shooter The Conduit, but none are more important then the controls and the absurd number of ways you can customize them. Matt Corso, art and creative director at High Voltage, walked me through the options, which not only rival, but may surpass…

By Brian Crecente Published April 2, 2009

Nintendo Announces DSiWare Titles

On April 5, the Nintendo DSi launches in North America. It is the third iteration of Nintendo’s DS platform. The handheld will offer players DSiWare games when the DSi Shop launches: • WarioWare: Snapped! — Using the built-in Nintendo DSi camera, this outrageous title puts players right at the center of fast-paced mini-games, challenging them…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 2, 2009

GameStop: “Keep Reserving DSi!”

Whenever Nintendo hardware product launches, there’s usually chatter about shortages — because, well, usually it’s true. We’ve been hearing talk about DSi shortages, but this GameStop memo seems to indicate otherwise. While it does read that “many of you noticed that your initial allocation was low”, the employee memo adds, “the remainder of your product,…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 2, 2009

What’s The Next Nintendo Wii Game? It’s Takt of Magic

Out May 21 in Japan, Takt of Magic was first announced by Nintendo last year and has players use the Wii-mote to draw magical runes. According to game site Siliconera, the Nintendo published title is being developed by Taito, who previously released a DS title called Lost Magic that looks similar to this. Nintendo’s Next…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 2, 2009

U.S. DSi Unboxing and Hands On

Sure the cake was neat, but what about the DSi? That’s right I didn’t just get an edible DSi today, Nintendo also sent along the real thing. Take a gander at these fancy unboxing skills. Warning, because I went from outside box to the start-up and main menu, the video is nine minutes long. Ps.…

By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2009

The Most Spectacular DSi Cake You’ll Ever See

I just received a pretty spectacular package at my front door: A DSi and accompanying larger-than-life cake. Check back for our DSi unboxing in a few. In the meantime, enjoy the cake.

By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2009

Greenpeace Once Again Gives Nintendo Low Marks

Every year that Greenpeace releases its “Guide to Greener Electronics”, one company is always at the bottom. That company is Nintendo. According to Greenpeace, “Nintendo remains in last place with a pitiful 0.8 points out of 10, scoring zero on all e-waste criteria.” Why did Nintendo score so low? Not providing information on things like…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 1, 2009

Wii Fit Says April Fools

This is pretty neat. Booting up your copy of Wii Fit today will earn you a couple of pretty obvious April Fool’s jokes. Reader Andrew shipped us these two pictures, one showing the Wii Fit claiming that it’s broken and another hinting that the Wii Fit may lie about your Body Test results. Can you…

By Brian Crecente Published April 1, 2009

Donkey Kong Monster Truck Has A New Play Control Scheme

And it’s called “driving on 2.5 wheels after crashing”, after the Donkey Kong monster truck – and its bow-tied driver – did a few too many big jumps at the Monster Jam World Finals. As a note to the novice drivers out there, it’s generally not a good idea to keep driving after one of…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 1, 2009

New NES Modern Classics Given Our Seal Of Quality

Last year, the -Minus World put its talents to good use on Atari Modern Classics, de-making box art for BioShock, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Portal in the Atari 2600 style. Ready for the sequel? The NES Modern Classics are just as snazzy, providing us with re-imagined box art for games like Dead Space, Gears…

By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009

G.I. Joe Goes Top Down For DS

The DS version of upcoming movie-game G.I. Joe will be a top-down shooter with a slight role-playing game element to it, the developers say. “The game will share some fundamental designs with the console version,” said Nick Pavlich, associate producer on the game. “In the DS version you only control one character, there’s a slight…

By Brian Crecente Published March 31, 2009

Amazon Punch-Out!! Kit Contains Real Boxers

Behold the Amazon exclusive Punch-Out!! Heavyweight Contender Kit, containing everything you need to complete your Punch-Out!! Wii experience, including the boxers. The Punch-Out!! Heavyweight Contender Kit contains items that are strictly necessary for the complete Punch-Out!! experience. It’s got a replica of King Hippo’s Crown, an inflatable King Hippo desktop punching bag, and a Doc…

By Mike Fahey Published March 31, 2009

[Update] How Many Copies Does A Wii Game Need To Sell To Make Money?

Nintendo are making money off the Wii. We know. But if you’re not Nintendo, and you’re planning on releasing a Wii game (or re-releasing a PS2 game), how many do you need to sell? Nintendo of America’s Reggie Fils-Aime has a fair idea. Speaking in broad terms, he reckons the average Wii game needs to…

By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2009

Excitebots Trick Racing Preview: Excite Trucks Gets a Make Over

The word Excite isn’t the only thing that Excite Truck and Excitebots: Trick Racing have in common. Anyone who spent time with the off-road Wii racer may notice a few similarities between the games. But a developer doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel to make a game fun and a new enough experience to warrant…

By Brian Crecente Published March 30, 2009