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A Closer Look At The New DSi Colors
Overnight, Nintendo announced three new DSi colours for the Japanese market. The picture accompanying the press release was, well, a bit rubbish, but subsequent pictures released by Nintendo are much more helpful. As you can see up close, the blue DSi is barely blue at all, while the pink one is, well, very pink.
By Luke Plunkett Published February 25, 2009 -
Japan Is Getting Three New DSi Colors
Nintendo has just announced three new colors for its new Nintendo DSi handheld: Pink, Lime Green and Metallic Blue. All three colors will go on sale in Japan on March 20. They are each priced at ¥18,900 (US$195). The Nintendo DSi originally went on sale in Japan on November 1, 2008 and was available in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 25, 2009 -
id May Be Developing For The Wii After All
Cell phone, Wii and iPhone development aren’t normally the sorts of things that gamers associate with id Software, but the company has a history of creating outside the scope of top-tier PC gaming. That’s why it’s not too surprising to read that John Carmack, id co-founder, says the company is looking at Wii development alongside…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 24, 2009 -
The Wii Fit Hits The Funny Pages
Wii Fit has weaseled its way into one more mainstream facet: the funny pages of your local newspaper. Well, as long as your newspaper syndicates Adam@Home, that is, a strip currently suffering from Wii fever. The strip’s new creator, former Big Top cartoonist Rob Harrell, has taken the reins of Adam@Home, launching what appears to…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 24, 2009 -
Nintendo DS vs Nintendo DSi: Browser Speed Showdown
Ever use a Nintendo DS as a web browser? It’s awful. But with a larger, brighter DS on the way, could things be looking up for Nintendo’s portable web-browsing credentials? Short answer: yes. The new Nintendo DSi not only has a larger screen, enabling a clearer viewing experience, but it loads faster and looks cleaner.…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 23, 2009 -
Nintendo, Sony Sued Over Handleld Wireless Technology
The Nintendo DS is able to communicate wirelessly. So can Sony’s PlayStation Portable. Which is a problem for Wall Wireless, a company that claims they own a patent for said technology. So Wall – who believe that they have “suffered monetary damages that are compensable … by no less than a reasonable royalty” as a…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 23, 2009 -
GameStop’s “How To Talk To Women And Shill Wii Non-Games” Training
Talking to women may not be your typical GameStop employee’s strong point. GameStop corporate realizes this. That’s why they’ve put together this helpful instructional video for their “Sharpen The Mind, Shape The Body” promotion. Poor GameStop staffers were subjected to “Understanding And Selling To Our Expanded Audience” in advance of the “Sharpen The Mind, Shape…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 23, 2009 -
DSi Creator Talks DSi Creation At GDC
In another newly-revealed event scheduled for the 2009 Game Developers Conference next month, Nintendo DSi hardware group project leader Masato Kuwahara discusses the genesis of the next-generation DS. In a 60 minute lecture titled, “The Inspiration Behind Nintendo DSi Development”, Kuwahara will discuss how the company came to design the DSi, how it evolved from…
By Mike Fahey Published February 23, 2009 -
Nintendo Explains What the “i” in “DSi” Means
There is no “i” in team. There is one in your new Nintendo handheld. (There’s two in “Wii”, but I digress.) GoNintendo asked Ninty straight up what’s with the I, and got an answer. Nintendo insists it’s not-follow-the-leader of Apple branding “i” on any must-haveable small gadget that exudes 2.0 coolness. Rather: • The “i”…
By Owen Good Published February 22, 2009 -
Get Clean With Donkey Kong Junior
Having seen this, I wonder why I haven’t seen it more. Colombian artists Andres Barragan and Miss Vynilos tiled up a shower to match scenes from Donkey Kong Jr. While this would be an awesome bath to have, I can easily imagine going to work with the damn Donkey Kong Jr. chiptone stuck in my…
By Owen Good Published February 21, 2009 -
World Of Goo Coming To Japan
Indie puzzle physics game World of Goo is going to be released in Japan via Nintendo’s WiiWare in second quarter 2009. Nintendo of America’s senior director of project development Tom Prata, who spoke today at DICE, disclosed the Japanese release. The game has already been released via WiiWare in North America in October 2008 and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2009 -
Can the DSi Become the Portable Wii?
Millions of people picked up a video game controller for the first time because of Nintendo’s Wii. Can the Japanese game developer now conquer the pockets of those same freshly minted gamers with its latest portable console? The Nintendo DSi, which hits North America on April 5 for $170, comes with a touch screen, two…
By Brian Crecente Published February 20, 2009 -
Original DSi Design Had Two DS Slots, Was Disliked By Nintendo Dev Team
The Nintendo DSi, recently announced for a North American release in April, was almost a very different, very curious beast. According to a new “Iwata Asks” interview, it originally featured two DS game slots. The original design for the digital camera-enabled Nintendo DSi, according to one of its designers, wasn’t well received by the software…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 20, 2009 -
Former Nintendo President Not As Rich (Still Filthy Rich, Though)
Hiroshi Yamauchi, who ran Nintendo from 1949 to 2002, was the richest man in Japan last year with a net worth of approximately US$7.8 billion. What about this year? With even Nintendo hit by the global financial crisis, the 81-year-old Yamauchi’s net worth plunged by $3.3 billion to $4.5 billion. He is now ranked third…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 20, 2009 -
The Nintendo DSi’s Launch Video
As previously announced, the Nintendo DSi is launching in the U.S. on April 5 for US$169.99. Nintendo has released this slick, glossy video to help explain the hardware. Watch it. Alrighty, quick show of hands: Who’s buying? Thanks, Supa_S for the tip!
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 19, 2009 -
Buy A Wii Controller That Looks Like A SNES Pad
Last year, Club Nintendo members in Japan were treated something special. They could get a Wii controller that looked like a SNES pad. Well, thanks to the wonders of global commerce, now you can too! Yes, what was once the domain of Japanese fanboys and cashed-up import fiends is now yours to enjoy for the…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 19, 2009 -
Rumor: Brutal Legend Wii, Battlefront III & LEGO Indy 2
A Go Nintendo reader – from the retail sector by the looks of it, given the breadth of tips – has come forward with loads of new information on EA & Activision’s 2009 lineup. Details are scarce beyond some brief listings, so we’ll move straight into those. Note that there are some Lucasarts games in…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 19, 2009 -
DSi European Release Date, Price Announced
Completing the day’s glut of Nintendo DSi launch announcements, it’s been announced that the new handheld will be out in Europe before the US, and will retail for £149.99. Customers in both the UK and continental Europe (for whom the press release we received did not reveal pricing) will be able to get their hands…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 19, 2009 -
Let’s Get A Good Look At That Blue DSi
Perhaps the only mildly surprising thing about the American DSi launch information today was the fact the US will be getting the handheld in a new colour: blue. So let’s take a look at her. As you can see, yesterday’s box art reveal was right on the money, and as you can also see, it’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 18, 2009 -
The Most Innovative Companies In Gaming
Business magazine Fast Company has released a list of the 10 most innovative companies in the gaming industry. Where do Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony rank? Well we can pretty much guess where Nintendo ranks on the list, can’t we? While Fast Company does note the fact that Nintendo hasn’t done well by the hardcore, it…
By Mike Fahey Published February 18, 2009