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Nintendo Profits Plunge

For the first time in six years, Nintendo is recording its first decline in profit. In the six months ending September 2009, Nintendo reports that sales and income were “adversely affected by the appreciation of the yen and the price cut on ‘Wii’ hardware.” During that same period, net sales were down 34.5 percent compared…

How Does The DSi LL Compare To The DSi And DS Lite

Nintendo has announced a new DSi redesign, dubbed DSi LL. How does it stack up to the DSi and the DS Lite? Let’s compare. Screen Size • DSi LL: 4.2 inches • DSi: 3.2 inches • DS Lite: 3 inches Hardware Size • DSi LL (across): 161mm • DSi (across): 137mm • DS Lite (across):…

First Look At New DSi Colors

The DSi LL will be released in Japan on November 21 and priced at ¥20,000 (US$220). The newly designed portably features a 4.2 inch screen and comes in three colors: Dark Brown, Wine Red and Natural White.

Nintendo Announces Big Screen DSi

The rumors are true. Today, at Nintendo’s press event in Tokyo, the company announced a revised version of the Nintendo DS. Dubbed the Nintendo DSi LL, the new portable will feature a 4.2 inch screen. Priced at ¥20,000 (US$220) the DSi LL will be released on November 21. The “LL” refers to the extra large…

Rumor: Nintendo Joining Forces With 7-Eleven For Promotion?

Kyoto-based game maker Nintendo is rumored to be going into a business partnership with Seven & i Holdings Co., the company that operates 7-Eleven convience stores and Ito Yokado retail shops. Apparently, it will be possible to get coupons, fliers and even store guidance and info via DS while in these stores. The plan is…

Take A Peek At Paris In New Sims Screens

I’m still really bummed that you can’t move to one of the three countries Sims 3: World Adventures adds to the virtual map. But at least you can take the wine home with you. Well, technically it’s not “wine,” it’s nectar. But the new nectar-making skill fits the France theme in World Adventures perfectly. Some…

Football Hero Looks Difficult, Totally Awesome

To promote the track "Underdog" from British rockers Kasabian, a group of footballers play "Football Hero". Seventeen games to get 76 percent — you try to do better! Dazzling stuff. Great tune, too. Guitar Hero played on a massive scale using soccer balls [I Heart Chaos]

Will Monkeyshines at ESPN Throw a Monkeywrench in a Video Game?

Steve Phillips, formerly of ESPN’s Baseball Tonight, lost that gig in a sex scandal that you might have read about. He was also the color analyst in MLB 2K9. That title doesn’t feature in-game boinkable PAs, but will he stay? Pasta Padre, on the ball as ever, speculates “no.” Even though we’re about four months…

Endless Uniform Ravaging!!

A new Ikki Tousen brawler is coming to the PSP. Dubbed Ikki Tousen: Xross Impact, the game picks where the prequel, Great Guardians, left off. New screens of the game’s “costume destruction” have been release. New characters include high school sophomore Chinkyu and tough girl Ato. Well, they’re all tough, so it’s relative! Xross Impact…

Keith David Tattooed on Someone’s Arm

As seen at BodyMod.org [Thanks, Adam]

Bayonetta Out Now In English

With the time difference, right now Bayonetta is out in Japan. You might not live in Japan. You might not know Japanese. You might like tangerines. Fret not! The PS3 version of the game is region free, and better yet, the voices and the in-game text is in English. The game’s manual, however, is not.…

UK Viral Vid Teaches Us How to Cope with L4D2

Bad enough that this sucker’s set in Louisiana and still features a cricket bat – I’ve truly never heard of anyone playing that game south of the Mason-Dixon, outside of university graduate students from India. This viral vid across the pond for Left 4 Dead 2 furthers the European co-opting of the zombie genre –…

This Enormous DSi Lens Is Not Necessary

Peripheral maker Nyko is releasing an add-on lens for the DSi’s 0.3 megapixel camera. The lens has a 8x and is detachable. The US$25 price isn’t outrageous at all, but surely you can look like a goober for less! Nyko’s DSi Zoom Case is A Little Bit On The Ridiculous Side (but I still want…

Is The U.S. Final Fantasy XIII Release Announcement Coming Soon?

Calling all English speakers! Commercial ad agency Liz Paulson Casting is looking for a script reader to present developer commentary and “an exclusive never before seen look at Final Fantasy XIII“. In the ad, the game’s U.S. release date is revealed. Below is the from the casting call. Game site Siliconera brings up a good…

Drake’s Voice Actor Says Jackman’s the Man

In a podcast interview, Nolan North, the voice of Nathan Drake, indicated that Hugh Jackman is the preferred actor – by producers – for the upcoming Uncharted movie. Desmond – er, Drake – er, North – told the Official Playstation Magazine UK’s podcast that not only is Jackman who he’d like to see take on…

SAG Sacks Voice Acting Contract

A contract proposal hammered out between the Screen Actors Guild and video game publishers was shot down after a union vote. A key sticking point seemed to be “atmospheric” work, in which one actor voices multiple minor characters. Variety reports that the guild members who work this contract – covering 70 games publishers and all…

Breaking Down the Sex in Dragon Age: Origins

Dragon Age: Origins has got boinkin’ – we knew that already. With copies out to reviewers, one guy has provided a mostly spoiler-free look at all the sex-having, which he says begins “around hour 60.” So it’s just like dating! Demian Linn at Bitmob worked all the angles with every potential partner in the party,…

This SKATE 3 Swag Is SO Going To Charity

My last encounter with a skateboard ended in tears for me, blood for my brother and a hospital bill for a third kid. So I’m giving this skateboard away as soon as possible. Not to sound ungrateful to EA Black Box for providing this thoughtful and theme-appropriate swag. I’m just terrified of skateboards, even ones…

Is Rockstar Teasing Next GTA Location?

GTA4.Net noticed this “ad” in the Episodes from Liberty City instruction manual that, reading between the lines (or around the torn out part, anyway) seems to tease where the series is headed next. And maybe when. The ad, apparently for a fake movie, declares “Liberty City, It’s Over!” implying, naturally, that we’re all done here.…

Today’s Pumpkin Post Brought To You By Cuteness

A lot of cute pumpkins to post today. First up is the Ice Climbers, followed by Master Chief in green pumpkin form, Kingdom Hearts, Akuma, the Spy and a mystery game. Master Chief is cute because it’s carved from a green pumpkin. Akuma is cute because it’s a dad’s contribution to his family’s pumpkin count,…