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278 Computer Games - Nintendo Resources
3D Classics: Kirby's Adventure Revealed
The swansong of the NES will return for a 3D-upgraded encore.
October 21, 2011
3D unlikely for Wii successor, says Nintendo
American boss Reggie Fils-Aime tells CNN the House of Mario probably won't enter the new dimension with its next home console.
March 30, 2011
3DS Ambassador GBA games released
Early adopters for Nintendo's handheld can now download second batch of free games including Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
December 16, 2011
3DS Battery Life Problems Solved
Nyko will release a replacement battery at the 3DS launch doubling its battery life.
March 8, 2011
3DS Breaks Japanese Sales Record
Best-selling console in Japan since records began.
January 9, 2012
3DS Day One Sales Outpace Previous Nintendo Handhelds
There are no specific figures just yet, but Nintendo claims 3DS performed very well on Sunday.
March 29, 2011
3DS demand 'very strong,' GameStop says
"We are seeing very strong demand for the 3DS," GameStop President Tony Bartel said during an earnings call yesterday, according to a transcript posted on SeekingAlpha. "We've been working very closely with Nintendo to maintain our reservations, to keep them open, and Nintendo has been very good with providing us with additional supply of 3DS so that we can keep our reservations open."
March 25, 2011
3DS demos debut with Resident Evil: Revelations
Nintendo to offer pre-release title samples in North America beginning with Capcom's latest Resident Evil game tomorrow.
January 18, 2012
3DS discount sparks retail price war
The Nintendo 3DS price war kicked off today in anticipation of tomorrow's global trade price reduction, with the handheld now being offered as low as £115.
August 11, 2011
3DS Frankenstick Officially Dubbed Circle Pad Pro in the West?
Nintendo has yet to talk about plans to bring the add-on to regions outside of Japan.
October 25, 2011
3DS Gets All-Important First Pervo Girl Game in Japan
Senran Kagura ready to intellectually stimulate Japanese gamers this summer.
April 13, 2011
3DS getting content downloads, online features
Nintendo's slow embrace of online gaming features is moving another inch forward today, as the company releases five high-profile, free game demos for its 3DS portable starting today -- in Japan, that is.
December 27, 2011
3DS Giving You Headaches? Here's What Nintendo Says
Many have complained about eye strain and headaches following 3DS play.
March 28, 2011
3DS Slide Pad due in NA by Feb. 7 - Report
Capcom says analog stick add-on for Nintendo's latest handheld will be available for use with Resident Evil: Revelations at launch.
October 18, 2011
3DS System Update Goes Live With Unexpected Additions
New StreetPass Mii Plaza features, eShop improvements, 3D movie recording, and more.
December 7, 2011
3DS to be relaunched with right analog stick?
So far the 3DS has not lived up to the hype of previous Nintendo handhelds. A slow start is not a disaster as the DS can attest, but Nintendo dropping the price just a few months after launch and then apologizing to 3DS "Ambassadors" with the promise of 20 games next month, is definitely not what Nintendo intended when it was developing the device.
August 23, 2011
4 Questions About Grand Theft Auto V
Rockstar has released the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto V, and as expected of a game with no release date in sight, it doesn't reveal much. The narrator speaks of returning to southern California--the fictional San Andreas, presumably--to get away from "that line of work" and to start a family, his voice accompanied by establishing shots of the city and of crimes in progress.
November 2, 2011
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Be Concerned for Nintendo
Despite a record breaking hand held launch for the Nintendo 3DS, there exists an ominous cloud of skepticism as to whether Nintendo can once again dominate the video game space in the face of shifting consumer trends and the onslaught from its mobile competitors.
April 13, 2011
6 things the Nintendo 3DS needs to beat Apple
Nintendo's next-gen 3D handheld, the 3DS, goes on sale in America on March 27. We've reviewed the system already at CNET, and I've been playing around with one for the last week, along with a handful of launch games.
March 23, 2011
8 Questions About Nintendo's Wii U
The crowd laughed at the silly name when Nintendo announced the Wii U at its E3 press conference, but their derision quickly turned to amazement when Nintendo showed what its upcoming home gaming system can theoretically do. The trick is in a controller with a 6.2-inch touch screen that streams video from the console itself.
June 7, 2011
28 percent of 3DS owners don't care for 3D effects
Nintendo's 3DS portable game console was heavily hyped before its release due to its use of 3D effects on one of the console's two screens. The 3D visuals can be seen without the need for special glasses and can be adjusted or turned off entirely. But since the console was released in February in Japan and in March in the US there's been some questions as to the overall need for the 3D effects for the games made especially for the console.
September 25, 2011
100-year-old grandmother plays Nintendo DS games to keep her mind active
Kathleen Connell says gaming on the Nintendo DS is part of her secret to a long life.
February 1, 2012
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A look at what Sony's doing to fix the PlayStation Network mess
Sony's Kazuo Hirai took the podium along with other Sony executives at a press conference in Japan on Sunday to formally apologize for the company's problems with its PlayStation Network and Qriocity streaming service, both of which have been down for almost two weeks due to a security failure.
May 2, 2011
About the Nintendo 3DS's Battery Troubles
Face it, the Nintendo 3DS stinks for battery life. Let's not pretend it doesn't matter, or that it's okay because we're getting nifty no-glasses 3D, or, you know, put lipstick on a Tepig. The 3DS is a power suck, and speaking strictly in those terms, a big step backwards for Nintendo.
March 24, 2011
Activision Announces 'Bakugan: Rise of the Resistance' for Nintendo DS
The epic brawl between good and evil continues this Holiday Season.
August 26, 2011
Activision's Squinkies for Nintendo DS is Now Available
Activision and Blip Toys have announced that the first videogame, based on the International Toy Fair's 2010 Girl Toy of the Year Award Winner, Squinkies, is now available for the Nintendo DS family of handheld systems. Squinkies includes four ultra-rare, lovable Squinkies exclusively available only through purchase of the videogame.
April 13, 2011
Amazon suspends sales of Nintendo 3DS, faulty rubber feet to blame?
Nintendo's release of its 3DS portable console hasn't gotten off to a good sales start here in the US. Now the console is dealing with a new issue as Amazon.com has posted word that it is no longer selling the Nintendo 3DS directly from the online retailer.
July 25, 2011
Analyst: 1.44 million Xbox 360 consoles sold in November
If an analyst's figures are correct, Microsoft had an excellent month for selling Xbox 360 consoles in November. News.com reports that according to Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter, the Xbox 360 sold 1.44 million units in the US during November. If true that would be a rise of five percent compared to sales in November 2010. Microsoft has already said it sold 960,000 Xbox 360 consoles during Black Friday week.
December 5, 2011
Analyst: Wii 2 Coming Before New Xbox
It's going on five years since the Wii launched, and in that space, only Sony and Microsoft are talking 10 year console life cycles. Nintendo's been pretty much silent about the Wii's heir not-so-apparent.
March 10, 2011
Analyst: Wii sales trail Xbox 360, PS3 in February
Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said today in a research note to investors that Nintendo likely sold 305,000 Wii units in the U.S. in February, down 23 percent year over year. Pachter's estimates put the Xbox 360 at the top spot for February, tallying 385,000 unit sales. That figure would be down 9 percent year over year. Sony's PlayStation 3 would see sales decline by 14 percent in Pachter's tally, hitting 310,000 unit sales.
March 7, 2011
Analyst: Wii U is 'two years too late'
Nintendo has been touting its upcoming Wii U console, but at least one analyst isn't convinced it has what it takes to be a success.
June 13, 2011
Analysts Paint Optimistic Picture of 3DS's Future in Japan
A chance for the portable to shed its underperforming image?
November 1, 2011
Andriel is Trapped -- LOTR: War in the North Gameplay Video (PlayStation 3)
The Trio of adventurers gets trapped on a small bridge and need to fight to the death in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
November 2, 2011
Aonuma Talks Zelda Wii U Ideas
Could motion controls be a thing of the past on the Wii U?
August 26, 2011
AU Shippin' Out August 1-5: Sony PS3 bundles
With the Uncharted, Resistance, and Ratchet & Clank franchises all getting new instalments during the latter part of this year, Sony is unleashing some new bundles to help newcomers ease into each universe. Both the Uncharted and Resistance Platinum Packs comes with the first two games in the series, respectively, while the Ratchet & Clank Platinum Pack contains Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction and Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time. All three Platinum Packs retail for A$68, which is just marginally more expensive than buying each game individually, so it's not a bad deal.
August 1, 2011
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Better glasses-free 3-D: A fundamentally new approach
Nintendo's 3DS portable gaming system, the first commercial device with a glasses-free 3-D screen, has been available in the United States for barely a month, and it's already sold more than a million units. Its three-hour battery life, however, is less than half that of its predecessor, the 2-D DS device.
May 4, 2011
Beware This Game-Breaking Zelda: Skyward Sword Bug
Here's how to ensure you don't have to start the game over from scratch.
December 7, 2011
Bunch of PSP Games in the Offing for PlayStation 3
Hello Monday, and thank you for bringing us a Sony PlayStation story without the words "hacked" or "again" in the headline. Though "again" would have worked in this instance as well, because it's what you'll be up to in gaming terms when Sony rolls out special spiffed-up PlayStation 3 versions of older PSP titles.
May 23, 2011
Buy Nintendo Games and Hardware, Get Free Downloadable Games
Club Nintendo has begun offering downloadable 3DS and Wii games in exchange for coins.
December 14, 2011
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Can Nintendo 3DS Beat the iPhone in Handheld Gaming Battle?
Most Nintendo 3DS reviews don't offer a direct comparison between the 3DS and smartphones, which represent the handheld's biggest threat.
March 28, 2011
Can Nintendo be saved?
A popular Japanese-based game console company is facing new competitors as well as old adversaries in the game industry. It releases a new console product with with some revolutionary features. But despite the superiority of the product, the general public decides to move to other platforms, even when the company cuts the price of the console drastically.
October 31, 2011
Capcom on Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Origins and Series Possibilities
Though Resident Evil: Revelations was the first series entry announced for the Nintendo 3DS last summer, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D will hit stores well in advance of that traditional survival horror title, promising a more action-oriented experience based on the Mercenaries modes of Resident Evil 4 and 5.
April 12, 2011
Capcom plans 'one-save' game to kill resale value
Game publishers don't like the second-hand game market because it eats into revenues. Capcom is planning to counter that by releasing a game for the Nintendo 3DS that can only support one save file - for life.
June 28, 2011
Capcom's Community Efforts Backfire With Mega Man Legends 3 Cancellation
Capcom enraged some of its biggest fans on Monday when it announced the cancellation of Mega Man Legends 3 for Nintendo 3DS.
July 19, 2011
Classes in Kingdom Under Fire II Revealed
The details of three of eighteen classes, Gunslinger, Spellsword, and Berserkers are unveiled.
April 13, 2011
Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D Review
How hard is it to make a game about dinosaurs beating each other up fun?
March 28, 2011
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Dedicated gaming devices can succeed - Nintendo
Company president Satoru Iwata calls initial sales of 3DS "unsatisfactory," but believes "opinions are incorrect" that portable cannot flourish alongside smartphones.
January 27, 2012
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EA Unveils 3DS FIFA 12
'Innovative features' promised for new handheld game.
May 10, 2011
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EVOtainment System - Only serious gamers need apply
If you're an HTC Evo 4G owner who is looking to take your gaming to next level status then you'll want to be looking at picking up an EVOtainment System. Sure, it looks rather silly considering it's a bunch of Nintendo Wii accessories and a generic Evo GPS dashboard mount all stuck together with some nuts and bolts but judging from the video it'll turn you into a mobile Goomba stomping machine when you couple it with an awesome Nintendo 64 emulator.
March 9, 2011
E3 2011
3D Mario Platformer Hits 3DS This Year
Nintendo shows a demo and says the game is coming this year.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: 3DS Mario Kart, Star Fox, Super Mario, Kid Icarus due this holiday
Nintendo announces upcoming 3D-enabled series entries are all due by the end of this year.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Aliens: Colonial Marines is the Game Gearbox Was Born to Make
The ALIENS films have always had a special place in my heart. When I was younger, I remember my brother and myself running around in the backyard pretending we were in a last stand situation against hordes of xenomorphs. We bought the toys, comics, and read the various spin-off books. After seeing a brief demo of ALIENS: Colonial Marines today at E3, I felt like that little kid once again running around in the backyard with a water-gun.
June 8, 2011
E3 2011: Could PS3 + PS Vita = Wii U?
How Nintendo's new way to play could be brought to you by Sony.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Hands On with Nintendo's Next-Generation Wii U
Preshow estimates put the E3 2011 attendance at 45,000 strong. I'm assuming at least half of them were in front of me in line at the Nintendo booth, waiting to demo the Wii U tablet-like controller, because I spent four hours waiting.
June 9, 2011
E3 2011: Kid Icarus Uprising - Your Questions Answered!
Want to ask Nintendo's Masahiro Sakurai questions about Kid Icarus Uprising? Now's your chance!
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Live blog of Nintendo's E3 2011 press event (WiiU)
E3 2011 is only a few hours away from opening its doors at the LA Convention Center. But before that happens, Nintendo is holding its pre-E3 press conferene at the LA Live concert arena next door. This is the big one where Nintendo will finally reveal the first official concrete details of its next generation game console. Are the rumors true? We will be covering the event via the live blog so keep checking the news posts for updates.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Luigi's Mansion 2 spooking 3DS
Nintendo confirms sequel to GameCube launch title will arrive for its new portable with all-new mansions; release date TBA.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Making Zelda in HD
Eiji Aonuma discusses the Zelda HD tech demo and what it might mean for the future of the series.
June 9, 2011
E3 2011: Mario 3DS - Meet iMario
This may be Mario's biggest 3D adventure, but it's his smallest.
June 9, 2011
E3 2011: Mario Kart 3DS -- What's Old is New Again
Mario Kart is back, and it's bringing along some familiar concepts for the ride.
June 9, 2011
E3 2011: Namco Bandai bringing Ace Combat, Pac-Man Party, Power Rangers to 3DS
Publisher announces development of new flight game, yellow chomper minigame compilation, for Nintendo's new portable, action superhero game due holiday 2012 for Wii and 3DS.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: New Super Smash Bros. game in development
Nintendo announces fresh entry in the brawler series for 3DS and just-announced WiiU; titles promised to work together on both platforms "in some fashion.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Nintendo details new Wii, DS Kirby, more
Publisher continues conference presence with HAL Labs titles, plus Fortune Street, The Rolling Western, Professor Layton, Mario Party 9.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Nintendo Press Conference Live Blog
Nintendo's next generation of consoles has arrived. We're bringing you all the latest live from L.A.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Nintendo Steals the Show with Innovative New Wii
Microsoft talked momentum and platform exclusives, and Sony offered up an apology and a new PSP handheld. But the star of this year's E3 video game conference was Nintendo, which on Tuesday unveiled an HD successor to the Wii that will deliver a 6" secondary screen to hand controllers and unleash a new innovative wave of gameplay.
June 8, 2011
E3 2011: Nintendo stock sinks post-Wii U unveil
Investors wary of new console sell off game giant's stock on Tokyo Exchange, causing 5.63% dive; Iwata says console will likely cost more than $250.
June 8, 2011
E3 2011: Nintendo Unveils New Console - Wii U
The rumors have been confirmed. Nintendo does, in fact, have a new platform coming out, and it's called the Wii U.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Nintendo Used PS3 and 360 Footage in Press Conference
Nintendo of America president admits Wii U reel wasn't all Wii U footage.
June 8, 2011
E3 2011: Nintendo's new Wii U set for 2012
Nintendo got the next wave of console wars started today with the introduction of the next entry to its arsenal, the Wii U, at the company's E3 presentation.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Star Fox 64 3D - Tilt Controls
Nintendo was ready to drop a few more details about Star Fox 64 3D during their E3 2011 press conference.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Tekken 3D Announced
New fighter coming to Nintendo's handheld.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Tekken Under Development for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. today announced that two new TEKKEN titles are under development on two Nintendo platforms; Wii U, which Nintendo Co., Ltd. is expected to launch in 2012, and Nintendo 3DS.
June 13, 2011
E3 2011: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Hits this Holiday
Latest titile in the franchise coming at the end of this year.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: The Legend of Super Mario 3DS: The Zelda Connection
Mario's next portable adventure features an unexpected throwback to Miyamoto's other classic franchise.
June 8, 2011
E3 2011: Wii U Controller Revealed
New tablet-style controller shown for the first time.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Wii U Designed for One
It's not set in stone, but maybe you won't have to buy more controllers for your new console.
June 9, 2011
E3 2011: Wii U third-party montage actually Xbox 360, PS3, PC footage
Compilation reel of Darksiders II, Dirt, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Ghost Recon Online, Metro Last Light used footage from other platforms, admits Nintendo of America president.
June 8, 2011
E3 2011: WiiU boasts M-rated third-party support
Nintendo confirms Aliens: Colonial Marines, Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon Online, Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3, Darksiders 2, Dirt coming to new console.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: You'll Play Super Mario 3DS This Year
We already knew that Nintendo's leading man Mario is to appear in an all-new Nintendo 3DS game. Simply entitled Super Mario 3DS, the game is a 2D-meets-3D Mario adventure that, among other things, brings back the much-beloved Tanooki Suit.
June 7, 2011
E3 2011: Zelda Goes HD on Wii U
Given the fact that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has yet to hit store shelves, I honestly didn't expect Nintendo to debut an HD Legend of Zelda at this year's E3. It almost struck me as being counterproductive.
June 7, 2011
E3: A Quick Look at Zelda in HD
It's not a game yet, but this HD demo should be enough to make fans drool.
June 7, 2011
E3: Miyamoto Interested in Zelda 3D Classics Remake
No concrete news yet, but a 3D Classics Zelda remake seems pretty much inevitable.
June 7, 2011
E3: Miyamoto on Reconnecting to Hardcore Gamers
Nintendo design guru Shigeru Miyamoto feels Wii U has what it takes to bring back disenfranchised fans.
June 7, 2011
E3: Wii U Close to the Finished Design
Unlikely that the form factor of the Wii U will change radically before its launch.
June 13, 2011
The Best of Nintendo at E3 2011
Wii U, Mario 3DS, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword... Nintendo had a very strong show.
June 10, 2011
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F1 2011 3DS Release Date
Codemasters has announced that F1 2011 will be coming to Nintendo 3DS on November 25. It will be the first time that players will be able to experience any Formula One game in full 3D.
November 2, 2011
Fatal Frame Producer Announcing New Title Soon
Keisuke Kikuchi and others comment on Tecmo Koei's future.
March 9, 2011
Fils-Aime Predicts Wii U Blockbuster
Nintendo of America chief says second screen will be a huge hit; promises continued Wii support.
November 18, 2011
Final Fantasy III Arrives on Virtual Console
Long-requested RPG classic Final Fantasy III, aka Final Fantasy VI, finally hits Nintendo's download service for Wii.
June 30, 2011
Final Fantasy XIV PS3 Isn't Dead After All
Final Fantasy XIV PC v2.0 and PS3 closed beta coming Q4 2012.
October 14, 2011
Four Ways Publishers Will Use Wii U's NFC
Nintendo's newly-announced Near Field Communication (NFC) technology allows the Wii U controller to exchange wireless data with outside objects -- similar to last year's Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure game and figurines.
January 27, 2012
Free Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition Now Out on 3DS and DSi
The next component of Nintendo's 25-year anniversary celebration for The Legend of Zelda is live: a free version of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords can now be downloaded by DSi and 3DS owners.
September 28, 2011
Fresh Details About Wii 2's Unusual Controller (And Why It Won't Kill The Wii Remote)
In the week since reports about Nintendo's next home console began appearing in the gaming press, several aspects of the controller of the system's controller have become more clear.
April 21, 2011
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GameSpot Mario Kart Tournament for the Ages Round 1 (Wii)
Who's the best at Mario Kart in the GameSpot office? Find out as the the staff plays through 4 generations of the
December 28, 2011
Gaming in the Classroom: Nintendo DSi may become a teaching tool in Japan
DSi-based system converts speech into text to help kids keep up with teachers
January 30, 2012
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
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How I Got the Nintendo 3DS 'Black Screen of Death'
I just received the so-called Nintendo 3DS 'black screen of death'. Except it's only partly black, covered with lots of perfectly legible words, and looks more like the message Apple computers display after a kernel panic. Call it the 'black screen of politely advising your handheld's demise' then.
March 28, 2011
How the PS Vita's Back Panel Almost Didn't Happen
A few new tidbits on the current state of Sony's PS Vita, courtesy an E3-era interview with SCE Worldwide Studios head Shuhei Yoshida by Famitsu magazine:
June 22, 2011
How the Wii 2 Can Win
Four years ago, I called Nintendo's Wii Console the best product ever. No, I wasn't joking and I had not ingested some funky looking mushrooms sprouting amidst the patch of greenery outside my office. In 2006, there was really nothing else like the Wii and, in case you've forgotten, no one could keep them in stock. Yet now I rather regret giving the Wii that particular appellation. Not, mind you, because the Wii wasn't awesome, but because "all time" leaves little room for future innovation.
April 26, 2011
Hulu Plus Comes to Nintendo 3DS, Wii; 3DS Gets 3D Video Recording
Nintendo 3DS and Wii console owners will get a number of updates in late 2011, including Hulu Plus on both devices and 3D video recording on the 3DS, Nintendo announced Friday. Hulu Plus will land on the Wii and 3DS by the end of the year, while Nintendo promises 3DS owners they will be able to record up to ten minutes of 3D video by the end of November.
October 21, 2011
Hypebuster: Nintendo's Next Console
Will Nintendo bring back the hardcore crowd? Filter out the hype surrounding Nintendo's Project Cafe.
May 2, 2011
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Image emerges of Nintendo 3DS right thumbstick
The rumored Nintendo 3DS right thumbstick is featured in the latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, according to several sources.
September 7, 2011
Is the Next Super Smash Bros. Game Called Universe?
A supposed leaked document shows off a possible name and some gameplay ideas.
September 20, 2011
Iwata aims to adapt Nintendo 3DS sales pitch
After selling 3.61 million 3DS units rather than the 4 million units it hoped to sell by the end of its fiscal year, Nintendo is going back to the drawing board on its message to consumers.
April 27, 2011
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Japanese 3DS Sales Surge
The price drop seems to have had a major effect.
August 16, 2011
Japanese Investors Reject Nintendo's 3DS Efforts
Not even Monster Hunter can save the portable in the eyes of Japan.
September 13, 2011
Join 1UP and Nintendo for a Dragon Quest Meet-Up, Get Exclusive Content
Bring your DS and your copy of Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 to mix and mingle, eat and drink, battle and trade!
September 29, 2011
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Kirby Mass Attack leads Nintendo release updates
Pink puffball's latest adventure hits September 19, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 out August 28.
June 13, 2011
Kirby Stages Mass Stampede to DS
Atsumete! Kirby gives you an army of puffballs at your beck and call.
April 13, 2011
Kirby Wii Coming This Fall
The more traditional Kirby game for Wii will be out before the end of the year.
June 7, 2011
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Review
Now you're playing with Puff Power.
October 24, 2011
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Lack of 3DS Sellouts Not Due to Modest Demand
Nintendo planned for stores to have plenty of systems available.
April 15, 2011
Lackluster Nintendo Q2 Includes Zelda, Wii Play Dates
Ocarina of Time 3D and Wii Play: Motion get firm release dates in June.
April 12, 2011
Lessons from Sony's PlayStation Network Downtime
"This is punishment," says Josh Corman, a security analyst for the 451 Group, about the monthlong string of attacks against Sony websites. "Ideologically motivated adversaries show how tenacious and lengthy an attack can be. They will take it further than anyone would expect and do it longer. This is a bludgeoning."
May 27, 2011
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Majesco Entertainment Announces Jaws: Ultimate Predator for Nintendo 3DS and Wii
The ocean's deadliest hunter is set to stalk Nintendo platforms this fall...and you're going to need a bigger boat.
June 3, 2011
Major retailers cut price of Wii to $169.99
Several major retailers, including GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Target, and others are now selling the console at the reduced price. At those locations, customers can choose between the Wii White or Black bundle, which includes the console, a Wii MotionPlus Remote, the Wii nunchuk, Wii Sports, and Wii Sports Resort. The bundle was previously available for $199.99.
April 19, 2011
Mario & Sonic sign up for London Olympic Games
Nintendo's and Sega's iconic mascots competing on the global stage with new Wii, 3DS installments in 19 million-unit selling franchise.
April 21, 2011
Mario Kart 7 Review
Fasten your seatbelt and prepare to curse out Blue Shells once more.
November 29, 2011
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Goes Ultimate, Full Character Roster Leaked
As a fighting game, it was almost a given that Marvel vs. Capcom 3 would eventually get some sort of updated version. Following the release of Fate of Two Worlds this past February, Capcom has announced Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will be out later this year on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
July 20, 2011
Michael Patcher Claims "Nintendo is Doomed" after Iwata Keynote
Last week I liveblogged Nintendo President Satoru Iwata's keynote at GDC where he made several major points about the industry. He painted a pretty picture of a world of possibility and freedom with the current technology and audience for games, but it wasn't all roses.
March 7, 2011
Microsoft E3 2011 Press Conference Date
Microsoft today confirmed the schedule for its E3 2011 media briefing. The conference will begin on Monday, June 6 starting at 9 a.m. PST. Sony's conference kicks off later in the day at 5 p.m. PST. Nintendo has not confirmed press conference details.
April 18, 2011
Microsoft Makes Kinect Useful with New Dashboard Update
For a while now in many users' homes, the Microsoft Kinect has been relegated to the same fate as the system that inspired it, the Nintendo Wii. Both have been sitting around collecting dust, waiting for something to come along and make them relevant again.
December 6, 2011
Microsoft's Xbox 360 leads console hardware sales for June 2011
Sales of Microsoft's Xbox 360 console continue to dominate US video game sales. Gamasutra reports that the console sold 507,000 units in the month of June which Microsoft said was twice as many as the sales of its competitors at both Sony and Nintendo. The numbers were also higher compared to June 2010 when only 194,600 Xbox 360 units were sold. Microsoft also said that the total amount of Xbox 360 sales, combining console, game software and accessories, came in at $350 million in June which was up from $265 million from the same period a year ago.
July 15, 2011
Miyamoto Still Looking for "One Big Hit"
Where does he get those wonderful ideas?
January 31, 2012
Monster Hunter 3G for 3DS ships 1 million
Capcom's multiplayer action RPG debut for Nintendo's new handheld hits milestone in less than two weeks on shelves.
December 22, 2011
More rumors on Wii U's hardware specs hit the Internet
The Wii U is technically going to be the first of the "next generation" game consoles to be released, well ahead of the next consoles from Sony and Microsoft. The console is currently scheduled to launch sometime in 2012. However, if a new rumor news story is correct, the hardware specs for the Wii U look, at least on paper, to be pretty close to the current generation hardware found inside the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles.
December 3, 2011
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Nintendo Weekly Downloads
Check out this week's newest Wii, DSi and Virtual Console downloads.
May 31, 2011
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North America Gets New Wii Model With Exclusive Mario Galaxy Soundtrack, New Super Mario Bros.
The bundle includes the new version of Wii along with a game and an exclusive soundtrack.
October 11, 2011
NEC goes out on a limb with arm-tap gadget control
NEC has taken Nintendo's Wii Remote to its logical conclusion and announced that it is developing device controls you wear on your wrist.
March 7, 2011
Netflix now playing on 3DS
Nintendo Store Update: Streaming movie app headlines lineup of two Game Boy Virtual Console re-releases, four DSiWare originals, one WiiWare release.
July 14, 2011
Netflix on 360 Gets Controller-Free Kinect Navigation Today
It's finally here, but it's not quite as useful as we had been hoping.
April 14, 2011
New Club Nintendo Rewards Include a Giant Mii AR Card
The Club Nintendo year recently ended, meaning those who did enough to reach Gold or Platinum level are entitled to some Mario pin badges or a calendar. You'll need to order your reward by Sunday, July 31, in order to get your freebie. It doesn't cost any coins to do so; instead, you're free to spend those on any number of rewards, of which several new ones have been added in the past day.
July 26, 2011
New Interfaces for Zelda: Skyward Sword
Hate that ridiculous Wii remote graphic on your screen? So do we.
September 29, 2011
New Wii Bundle: Same Price, New Game, No Gamecube
Nintendo's repackaging the Wii once again for U.S. gamers, with a slighly different design that removes Gamecube support.
October 17, 2011
New Wii Model Comes in Blue for Mario & Sonic Bundle
Europe will get the new smaller system in blue next month.
October 10, 2011
New Zelda Coming to 3DS
"It didn't seem right to launch a remake one after another, so the next Zelda game on 3DS will be original.
November 4, 2011
NGP: What Sony Can Learn from the 3DS Launch
Nintendo's handheld is out. Let's hope Sony was taking notes.
March 28, 2011
Nintendo 64 Celebrates its 15-Year Anniversary Today
September 29, 1996: Nintendo releases the Nintendo 64 in North America.
September 29, 2011
Nintendo 3DS
A time-tested game system design coupled with innovative, convincing 3D technology, makes the Nintendo 3DS a force to be reckoned with. It's not only the most advanced Nintendo DS yet, but a solid first in a new generation of handheld game systems.
March 21, 2011
Nintendo 3DS 2Q Sales Rebound as Price Cuts Kick in
Sales of Nintendo's 3DS handheld game console rebounded over the last quarter as it slashed prices, but the company said it is facing deep financial losses, and doesn't expect a true turnaround for the device until a host of new games are released over the next few months.
October 27, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro will have 480-hour battery life, available February 7
Will would-be 3DS owners be turned off by the new add-on?
December 12, 2011
Nintendo 3DS contains £60 in bits
Nintendo's 3DS may set customers back £200 in many places, but it only contains 60 quid's worth of parts, apparently.
March 29, 2011
Nintendo 3DS could be bricked by flash card use
In other Nintendo 3DS news, Nintendo is cracking down on piracy before the 3DS even hits stores in the U.S. later this month.
March 10, 2011
Nintendo 3DS drops to $169 Aug 12; 20 free games for current owners
Nintendo's handheld gaming system, the 3DS, is set to receive a price cut in the United States, dropping the system's cost to just US$169 from the launch price of US$249. The $80 price saving will come in to effect on August 12, and other regions around the globe should also receive cuts to the 3DS' price despite the exact values not being mentioned.
July 28, 2011
Nintendo 3DS eShop Firmware Update Delayed Until Week Of E3
Free update will be available June 6 for North America, June 7 for Japan and Europe.
May 12, 2011
Nintendo 3DS gets first major update
Owners of the 3DS will be able to download the free update on June 6, the company announced today. When they do so, they will find a new Web browser on the platform, as well as Nintendo's eShop.
June 2, 2011
Nintendo 3DS gets free airport Wi-Fi
Fasten your seatbelts, proprietors of the Nintendo 3DS.
December 9, 2011
Nintendo 3DS gets its first update, complete with an OK GO video
Before the 3Ds was even available in the US, Nintendo released the first update for it. So if you bought a 3DS yesterday/today, or you are in Europe/Japan and have had it for a bit already, then you can go right ahead and download the update if you haven't already. The entire process should take about 15 minutes so prepare to go without 3D gaming for that time... if you can stand it.
March 28, 2011
Nintendo 3DS has a Black Screen of Death problem
So far the launch of the 3DS seems to have gone very well for Nintendo with no real hiccups. But soon after the launch across Europe last week some gamers started reporting a "black screen of death" (BSoD).
March 28, 2011
Nintendo 3DS has extra controller-button device
Nintendo's add-on button device for its 3DS video game machine is facing criticism as a possible design flaw and a detraction for the already struggling portable.
September 16, 2011
Nintendo 3DS In Trouble Already
Nintendo's latest financial results admit that the Nintendo 3DS handheld isn't selling as well as the company had hoped, while ignoring the elephant in the room.
April 27, 2011
Nintendo 3DS owners get Wi-Fi freebie
The wireless access will be available at nearly 200 malls owned by Simon Property Group, Nintendo said today, as well as in more than 1,000 Best Buy locations. Nintendo has also inked a deal that will allow 3DS owners to connect to AT&T Wi-Fi hot spots at no charge.
June 2, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Press Conference Recap: Special Edition Mario 3DS Systems, Kid Icarus
A limited number of special, Mario-themed systems will be given away through Club Nintendo.
October 21, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Targeted in Anti-DRM Campaign
Hard on the heels of the Free Software Foundation's Day Against DRM earlier this month, the advocacy organization last week launched a new campaign targeting the Nintendo 3DS.
May 16, 2011
Nintendo 3DS: 12 Games To Look Out For In 2012
The dawn of a new year means 365 days of new gaming action to look forward to, and the pressure’s really on for Nintendo in 2012. Not only is the company launching its new Wii U console at the end of the year; there’s also a need to keep pushing with the 3DS, which suffered at launch a year ago due to a high price tag and a generally weak launch lineup.
January 19, 2012
Nintendo 3DS: Record-breaking sales or marketing fail?
The Nintendo 3DS. You know what it is... right? If not, I would typically be inclined to ask if you have been living under a rock, but not this time. You see, exciting news has come out of Nintendo today regarding U.S. sales figures of its exciting new hand-held, but I'm a bit skeptical of said sales figures.
March 31, 2011
Nintendo adds four to Wii budget line
Super Mario Galaxy, Super Paper Mario, Punch-Out!!, and Mario Strikers Charged join existing Nintendo Selects lineup at $20 price point starting August 28.
August 16, 2011
Nintendo adds Wii U support for second controller
Nintendo will tweak its forthcoming Wii U console to support two tablet controllers after one wasn't deemed sufficient.
November 9, 2011
Nintendo admits Wii U footage was from PS3/360 games
Yesterday Nintendo unveiled the Wii U, a rather unexpected tablet/peripheral/gaming device that not even they have managed to explain properly yet. Behind it sat what we believe is the Wii 2 console that hasn't been talked about much, but forms the core of the gaming horsepower the Wii U controller interfaces with.
June 8, 2011
Nintendo Announces New Wii Bundle
Includes game and soundtrack CD, but axes backwards compatibility.
October 11, 2011
Nintendo announces the 10 NES games 3DS Ambassadors can download for free
With the 3DS struggling to sell in line with Nintendo's expectations, the decision to reduce the price of the hardware significantly must have been a difficult one, but the only thing Nintendo could do to encourage uptake. While that was great for those gamers yet to invest in Nintendo's latest portable, it was a kick in the teeth for early adopters.
August 30, 2011
Nintendo apologizes to early adopters for 3DS price cut
Nintendo chief Satoru Iwata has apologized to early adopters of his company's 3DS portable game player for dropping its price so soon after launch.
August 3, 2011
Nintendo blames puzzled public for 3DS sales shortfall
Nintendo has cited public confusion as the reason why 3DS sales fell short of its expectations.
April 27, 2011
Nintendo Boss Admits to Wii U Reveal Mistakes
Iwata says Nintendo should have shown a picture of the new console to avoid confusion.
June 13, 2011
Nintendo Brings an Original Game to the 3DS eShop Today
Nintendo has yet to put much emphasis on bringing its own original games to the eShop since it launched in June. That changes this week with the release of Freakyforms.
November 10, 2011
Nintendo bundles DSi XL with Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!, $170
Nintendo's new blue and pink DSi XL bundle preloaded with educational Brain Age games and Mario vs. Donkey Kong, is a no-brainer choice for your young gamer this holiday.
October 26, 2011
Nintendo CEO's definition of 'value' doesn't translate to handsets
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata raised eyebrows at last month's Game Developers Conference when he said the video game market is "drowning" thanks to mobile and social games. But finding a fix is much trickier. It's not the handset makers' fault, nor is it the fault of the developers. Really, at the end of the day, it's the customers' fault, and their insatiable desire for free or near-free content.
April 6, 2011
Nintendo chief promises to do Wii U launch right
Nintendo's chief is determined to get right the launch of its next game machine, Wii U, set for this year's holiday shopping season, and acknowledged Friday some mistakes with selling its 3DS handheld.
January 27, 2012
Nintendo confirms right thumbstick coming to 3DS
According to Nintendo, the thumbstick will be part of an attachment called the Circle Pad. In addition, the company has confirmed to CNET that the image of the attachment shown in the latest release of Japan's Famitsu magazine is, in fact, the real add-on.
September 8, 2011
Nintendo considering new name for Wii U - Report
Underwhelming reaction and concerns of customer confusion supposedly have the Mario maker weighing its options for a rebranding before this year's E3.
January 27, 2012
Nintendo cuts DS Lite price to $99
If any news serves as an indication that E3 is drawing near, it's hardware price cuts. Joining Sony and (perhaps) Microsoft, Nintendo is the latest to announce a special deal on one of its consoles.
May 31, 2011
Nintendo disappoints as revenue, profit plummet
Nintendo's poor hardware sales continue to wreak havoc on the game company, its annual report revealed today.
April 25, 2011
Nintendo Divulges More on Pandora's Tower
Action RPG gameplay on a system that sorely needs it.
April 6, 2011
Nintendo Doesn't Want 'Garage Developers,' Drawing A Line That Puts Apple On The Other Side
Sharpening a divide between the version of the games industry they like and the version in which they don't want to participate, Nintendo has stated that it doesn't want to work with "garage" developers.
March 21, 2011
Nintendo drops Wii to $149
Nintendo is dropping the price of its Wii game console to $149 and including a Mario game in the bundle, the company said early today.
May 4, 2011
Nintendo DS Lite discontinued at GameStop
If you're still interested in picking up a Nintendo DS Lite, you better try to get one as soon as possible because these handheld gaming consoles are as good as gone.
April 22, 2011
Nintendo Experimented with 3D Wii
Prior to its implementation in the 3DS, 3D was played around with on the Wii.
March 3, 2011
Nintendo has only sold half the Japanese 3DS units they expected
Nintendo really needs for the 3DS to hit it off big. Although the handheld gaming market has historically been owned by Nintendo since the release of the original Gameboy (and arguably from the release of the original Game & Watch), the rise of mobile phones and smartphones has chipped away at Nintendo's business over the last few years. The success of the 3DS is necessary if the future of mobile gaming is going to be something Nintendo has a say in, as opposed to a future ruled by apps.
April 8, 2011
Nintendo head admits sales of 3DS console missed expections
Nintendo's newest portable console, the Nintendo 3DS, has not been selling as well as predicted and even the company's president admits that. In an English language version of an E3 2011 investor Q&A on Nintendo's web site, president Satoru Iwata states, "So, first I think it's fair to say that while Nintendo 3DS had a strong launch day, the results since then have not met our expectations." He added, " ... although pre-orders for this system were very strong and initial impressions of this system were very positive, those early indicators stand in conflict with where the system is at today. So, I can't say there are no issues at present."
June 15, 2011
Nintendo increasing spend on new R&D HQ - Report
Publisher now expects to pump $204 million into what will become primary product development hub by 2014.
July 1, 2011
Nintendo Japan to Fix Borked Skyward Sword Save Games
Doing things in a certain order could wreck your save in the latest Zelda game.
December 15, 2011
Nintendo kicks off 3DS demo tour around U.S.
Starting tomorrow, Nintendo will offer demos of its upcoming portable game player in four U.S. cities. The company will have what it calls Demo Pods and Demo Squads available to let folks play titles and ask questions about the device.
March 10, 2011
Nintendo knocks back 3DS software update
Nintendo has pushed back the date for its first major 3DS firmware update. Owners keen to try out the console's promised eShop feature will now have to wait until June.
May 12, 2011
Nintendo loses $1.3B in six months, report says
The last six months may have been much worse for Nintendo than the company has previously admitted. According to Japan's Nihon Keizai Shimbun--as related by Reuters, Nintendo will show a fiscal first-half loss of 100 billion yen ($1.3 billion) when it announces its earnings tomorrow.
October 26, 2011
Nintendo Network to rival Xbox Live and the PSN
Nintendo has always been behind Microsoft and Sony in terms of developing a robust online gaming service for its various consoles. However, this week Nintendo announced plans to launch a new service, the Nintendo Network, that looks on the surface to finally be Nintendo's answer to Microsoft's Xbox Live and Sony's PlayStation Network.
January 27, 2012
Nintendo notches up record sales for 3DS
Nintendo sold 113,000 3DS consoles in the UK during the first two days after the handheld's release. The UK tally accounted for more than a third of total sales in Europe.
April 4, 2011
Nintendo of America Hires New Executive VP of Sales & Marketing
Scott Moffitt to drive continued growth for Nintendo hardware and software brands.
May 9, 2011
Nintendo playing nice with 3DS developers
With the U.S. launch of the Nintendo 3DS just days away, the game company wants to be clear that it's doing its part to help third parties succeed on its newest portable-gaming device.
March 21, 2011
Nintendo preparing for 3DS eShop launch on June 7
Nintendo has already announced plans to unveil the next generation of the Wii console on June 7, but it also has something in store for 3DS owners.
May 12, 2011
Nintendo Registers Wii U Game Domains, New Hardware Shots Emerge
Wii U Sports, Wii U Music, NSMB Mii among domains registered
June 15, 2011
Nintendo reserves the right to brick your 3DS if piracy detected
Nintendo is not holding back with its threats to cut gamers off if they decide to download and play pirate games on the 3DS. Retailers in Japan are being warned by Nintendo that it will disable a 3DS if illegal games are detected running on it. This deactivation process will be activated through firmware.
March 7, 2011
Nintendo said to be readying replacement for 3DS
Nintendo may be preparing a 3DS revision that plays down the handheld's ability to display games and media in 3D.
August 23, 2011
Nintendo Spent 11 Years on Three Kirby Games it Canceled
There was more than a decade in between the release of core Kirby games on a console.
October 26, 2011
Nintendo sued over 3DS console's 3D technology
Nintendo launched its 3DS portable console earlier this year with the main new feature being its 3D graphics that don't need glasses to view. Now a US-Japan company is claiming that Nintendo has violated its patents concerning that particular features. According to Patent Arcade, the company doing the suing is Tomita Technologies. The lawsuit itself was filed on June 22 in New York.
July 6, 2011
Nintendo teams with Penny Arcade for Zelda comic
Webcomic duo crafting five panels based on Link's latest outing in Skyward Sword; first now available.
November 15, 2011
Nintendo to Add 3D Movie Capture to 3DS Handheld
Nintendo said Friday that a software update for its 3DS handheld due in late November in Japan will add the ability to shoot movies in 3D.
October 21, 2011
Nintendo unveils Network for console connectivity
Nintendo has spilled the beans on its next-gen Wii U console's connectivity capabilities to be built around an online service called the Nintendo Network.
January 27, 2012
Nintendo unveils the Wii U
Nintendo has unveiled its newest games console and the successor to the Wii - The Wii U.
June 7, 2011
Nintendo Wii 2 Announced
While Nintendo's Wii could hardly be considered anything but a runaway success, it's been a long five years since the console's introduction. The system's lower cost and novel control mechanism allowed it to shoot past its HD competition and sell over 86 million units. Nintendo's star is starting to dim, however, as profits for this year took a huge tumble.
April 25, 2011
Nintendo Wii price plummets below £100
With Nintendo's next console sure to hit shelves in 2012, the price-cut was inevitable. It was reported earlier this month that from 20 May, new bundles would be available and £50 would be slashed from the current Wii Sports Resort pack, lowering it to £129.
May 20, 2011
Nintendo Will Finally Embrace Online Play With Nintendo Network
Nine years after Microsoft launched Xbox Live, and five years after Sony launched the Playstation Network, Nintendo announced that it's building its own online service, called the Nintendo Network.
January 27, 2012
Nintendo will try to woo core gamers with Wii U
Nintendo is hoping to woo core gamers back to its updated Wii U console because of the high definition graphics and conventional controller.
June 30, 2011
Nintendo's Conference Focuses on 3DS
A week ago, word started circulating that Nintendo planned to hold a press conference just ahead of the 2011 Tokyo Game Show. The topic was unknown, though speculation centered on new products for the Nintendo 3DS.
September 1, 2011
Nintendo's Free GBA Games Update
Next wave of Ambassador Program games coming in a few days - but only in Japan (so far).
December 14, 2011
Nintendo's Miyamoto Initially Fought Mario Kart 7 Features
This isn't fair, but it's honest: I'll be playing Mario Kart 7 over the holiday break. It arrived yesterday with a glossy review guide and a list of all the stuff we can't talk about until a few dates have come and gone. The one you'll want to know: December 4, the Sunday it'll be in stores, a week-and-a-half from today.
November 23, 2011
Nintendo's Most Disturbing Moments
Nintendo prides itself on its family-friendly approach to gaming. This isn't a bad thing -- it's what gives things like Mario universal appeal -- but it has given Nintendo a bit of a kiddie image. But that's perhaps unfair on a company that's proved it can go dark when it really needs to.
June 23, 2011
Nintendo's Wii 2 to have touchscreen controller after all, says Nikkei
Of the countless rumors surrounding Nintendo's next console, few have attracted the same amount of attention as the possibility of the console's controller housing a touchscreen. Rumors, of course, are rumors, and Nintendo hasn't said a single thing about the Wii 2 (or whatever they plan to call it) besides confirming it exists.
June 6, 2011
Nintendo's Wii U will only support one touch screen controller per console
Nintendo's Wii U may be capable of a lot of things, but support for more than one of its impressive new controllers won't be one of them.
June 10, 2011
Nintendo's Wii U: 8 Questions
We're a long way from the release of Nintendo's latest console but it's unveiling at E3 fueled a few questions.
June 9, 2011
Nintendo's Wii U: Gimmicky, Practical, Fascinating
There are two sides to Nintendo's Wii U, as I discovered after spending nearly an hour with the upcoming home gaming system at E3 last week. On one hand, it's another platform for gimmicky, silly fun, just like the original Wii. On the other, it's a practical hardware upgrade that wants to be more capable than its console competitors.
June 13, 2011
Nintendo: 3DS only gets 3-5 hours per charge... unless you turn 3D off
It's been suspected for a while now that the Nintendo 3DS was going to have some pretty short battery life.
January 21, 2011
Nintendo, Monster Hunter Clean Up in 2011 Japan Sales
The effects of Japan's March 11 earthquake, coupled with the slower-than-expected launch of Nintendo's 3DS portable, caused sales figures for the first half of the year to fall sharply from the previous.
July 13, 2011
Nintendo, Sony: Down to their last lives in portable gaming?
There was a time when Nintendo was synonymous with portable gaming. But now the company is being shoved aside.
November 10, 2011
No DVD/Blu-ray playback for Nintendo's Wii U - Does it matter?
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata has confirmed that it's upcoming Wii U games console will not support DVD/Blu-ray playback. Does it matter?
June 15, 2011
No new Xbox in 2012 - Microsoft
Company's French marketing manager says Microsoft not ready to roll out new console this year, won't compete with Nintendo and the Wii U.
January 30, 2012
Now Nintendo Admits It Was Hacked, Says No Customer Data Stolen
As this week's E3 games conference and debut of Nintendo's Wii successor looms, Nintendo's admitting that Sony's not the only victim of hacktivist ne'er-do-wells--yep, Nintendo was hacked, too.
June 6, 2011
Nyko Power Grip for Nintendo 3DS
The Nyko Power Grip provides a simple, inexpensive way to give your Nintendo 3DS a battery boost.
December 7, 2011
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Official Zelda Timeline Revealed: A Link to the Past and the Future and the Other Future
Popular traditions among Zelda fans: slay moblins, smash pots, collect rupees and ponder the nature of existence. How do the numerous games of the series all fit together? Until recently the prevailing opinion was that they don't, although it sure has been fun to wonder over the years.
December 27, 2011
Once again, Nintendo fumbles its hardware transition.
Saying Wii had an anemic year in 2011 is like observing water is wet. It's a fact, undeniable to anyone looking objectively at what the system had to offer. That Nintendo has failed to rally internal and external support for its latest home console isn't entirely surprising. Owners of the Nintendo 64 and GameCube systems know all too well how past console transitions have gone.
December 7, 2011
OPINION: Don't Worry About Nintendo
The industry giant has seen better years, but things will be just fine.
January 30, 2012
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Paid DLC Coming to Wii U and 3DS
Expect quality content - no keys or stat boosts.
August 1, 2011
PlayStation 3 sales catch up with Xbox 360 total
Almost five years since it was first launched, Sony's PlayStation 3 has nearly caught up with Microsoft's Xbox 360 - when it comes to sales figures.
November 2, 2011
PlayStation Chief Hirai Tipped as Next Head of Sony
The Sony executive credited with turning the PlayStation into a money-maker, Kazuo Hirai, is in the lead to take over from Howard Stringer after he retires, the Sony chairman said Thursday. But Stringer noted that the race is not over yet.
March 10, 2011
PlayStation Home's Redesign
For years, Jack Buser has been banging the drum for PlayStation Home -- Sony's free social service on the PlayStation 3 where players create an avatar and wander the world. Now, the director of the social networking service is admitting Sony made mistakes with the program.
August 23, 2011
PlayStation Network Hack Will Cost Sony $170M
Unknown hackers hit the network gaming service for PlayStation 3 consoles in April, penetrating the system and stealing personal information from the roughly 77 million accounts on the PlayStation Network and sister Qriocity service. A second attack was directed at the Sony Online Entertainment network used for PC gaming.
May 23, 2011
Pokemon Black & White sell 1 million on day one
Nintendo's latest strategy RPG duo sets franchise-best record following March 6 release in US.
March 8, 2011
Pokemon Black & White US, EU sales top 3 million
Nintendo's latest tag-team RPG for DS adds platinum European sales to previously announced two-week tally.
April 4, 2011
Pokemon Explodes in the U.S.
Pokemon Black and White move over 1 million units.
March 8, 2011
Pokemon Rumble Blast, Captain America 3DS drop in October
Monster-battler heads to Nintendo's new handheld on October 24, while Sega delays Super Soldier to October 25.
July 19, 2011
Poll: Is It Too Late for the Nintendo 3DS?
The Nintendo 3DS could mark the resurrection of Nintendo's portable gaming platform. It has certainly reviewed well. PCMag called the 3D "innovative and convincing." I was pleasantly surprised when I tried out the augmented reality. It will launch with over a dozen games and I'm sure more are to come. This device could be big. Or it could be a big dud.
March 25, 2011
PS Vita and Nintendo 3DS Lose Battery Test Race To The PSP
Although the Sony PlayStation Vita is making a few technical stumbles out of the launch gate, one of the bigger questions surrounding the new gaming gadget has been its battery life--or apparent lack thereof.
December 22, 2011
PS Vita due in 2012 says Sony
Sony has disappointed millions of eager gamers by announcing the PlayStation Vita will not be available in Europe or the US in 2011.
August 4, 2011
PS Vita has 'better chance' than 3DS - EA
EA Labels president Frank Gibeau says there was "some confusion" about Nintendo's handheld, lauds new features in Sony's upcoming portable.
August 26, 2011
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Report: Nintendo To Report Huge Losses
The first half of the year hasn't gone that well for Nintendo.
October 26, 2011
Report: Wii U to Appear at CES
Nintendo's new console may be at the show in playable form.
December 19, 2011
Resident Evil Producer Would Love to Develop on Wii U
Commentary on Nintendo's next console reaches Capcom.
June 27, 2011
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D game saves cannot be deleted
The 3DS is the first Nintendo portable gaming unit to use region protection as far as we know, it's also the first machine to get a game with permanent save games on a cartridge.
June 27, 2011
Retailer warns anti-pirate 3DS firmware imminent
According to one online retailer, Nintendo is readying a firmware update that will brick the device completely should any dodgy tampering be detected.
March 10, 2011
Revelations and Operation Raccoon City Each Offer Their Own Takes on Resident Evil
Capcom's attempt to reinvent the series yields two very different products.
November 2, 2011
Review: Infinity Blade II brings big adventure to the smallest screen
This mobile gaming action-adventure epic lives up to its predecessor
December 5, 2011
Review: Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars for Nintendo 3DS
Enough Lego games (Batman, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, etc.) have been released that a dependable formula has been established. They get good source material and then throw in the blocks, basic mechanics, and fun graphics to make for approachable games that are appropriate for the whole family. They are fun, non-violent, and easy enough for kids to get through with some challenge for older people if they want to focus on things like score and completion percentage.
March 28, 2011
Review: Mario Kart 7 Comfortably Settles For Silver
Team 1UP weighs in: Is Nintendo's top racer still high-spec, or does it need a tune-up?
November 29, 2011
Review: Pilotwings Resort for Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS launched without a must-have title. The closest thing to one, and the best game on the system so far, is Super Street Fighter IV 3D, but that's a port of a very good game from other consoles. If you are looking for a 3DS-only game, and one with some history for Nintendo fans, then the default title to get is Pilotwings Resort. This is a call back to one of the most notable SNES games and one that appeared again on the Nintendo 64, with the "resort" theme being borrowed from the popular Wii Sports Resort/Wii Fii so Wii gamers would find something familiar.
March 28, 2011
Runabout Series Revived on 3DS
Runabout, a Japanese series of balls-out bash-'em-up driving games that arguably provided the inspiration for the Burnout series, is getting resurrected for the first time in eight years. Runabout 3D was announced for the Nintendo 3DS in this week's issue of Famitsu magazine, and original developers Climax Entertainment (not to be confused with the UK outfit called Climax) is back at the steering wheel.
October 19, 2011
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Skyward Sword is the Fastest Selling Zelda Game Ever
I may have been a bit down on Nintendo yesterday with my critique of the 3DS, but today it's time to spotlight how the company is starting to be on the upswing again.
December 2, 2011
Sony 'Encouraged' by 3DS Sales
Sony has commented on the sales of its competitor, saying that Nintendo's recent success with the 3DS could be a good sign for the Vita's future.
January 13, 2012
Sony CEO Calls Nintendo DS a "Great Babysitting Tool"
Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton is making headlines with his condescending remarks about Nintendo DS players and their owners. In an effort to explain why there's a market for a more "grown-up" handheld system, he bashed Nintendo's industry leader as a children's toy.
April 11, 2011
Sony confirms new PlayStation 4 is "under way"
Here is something loyal Sony PlayStation fans can look forward to: the PlayStation 4, as revealed by Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Masaru Kato on a conference call with investors today.
May 26, 2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play hands-on and initial review
The long-awaited Xperia Play from Sony Ericsson -- often referred to as the "PlayStation Phone" -- is finally hitting store shelves and some mailboxes, too. This phone has been rumored by the gaming community for the past few years, but really started getting some buzz Fall of 2010. From rumors, to leaks, devices in the wild, and weird Super Bowl commercials, this guy has been on a wild trip.
May 27, 2011
Sony patents biometric PS3 controller and handheld computer
Companies these days are doing all that they can to make gaming a more immersive experience for players. The days of hopping into a quick game of Super Mario Bros for 10 minutes by sitting down on the couch with a bag of Doritos and then shutting it off to do something else are over; nowadays you need to make it to a save point, capture an objective, or win the match before you can get on with your day. But are these techniques actually making the games immersive enough to keep players engaged?
November 4, 2011
Sony Playstation Chief: Vita Has Advantages Over 3DS at Launch
The Sony PlayStation Vita is well-positioned to avoid the struggles of its main handheld rival, Nintendo's 3DS, the executive in charge of Sony's game business said Thursday.
December 15, 2011
Sony still most valued brand in Asia
Recent survey states PlayStation creator still revered in region despite April outage.
July 6, 2011
SSX to shred in January 2012
PS3, 360 revamp of EA's snowboarding series will hit the virtual slopes in the middle of ski season next year.
April 13, 2011
Star Fox 64 3D takes flight September 9
3DS remake of Nintendo 64 sci-fi flight shooter is cleared for launch with new controls, multiplayer power-ups.
July 21, 2011
Super Mario 3D Land NYC Launch Photo Gallery
Nintendo throws a bash in Times Square for the release of Super Mario 3D Land.
November 15, 2011
Super Mario 3D Land release in Japan skyrockets Nintendo 3DS sales
Some much-needed 3DS sales are taking place in Japan with the release of Super Mario 3D Land. Will Nintendo experience the same breath of life into sales of the handheld in the US once it's released here as well?
November 10, 2011
Super Mario jumps on domain squatter
Nintendo has take control of the domain name SuperMario.com -- fifteen years after it was first registered by a third party.
October 03, 2011
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Tecmo Koei America Launches Dead or Alive Dimensions for Nintendo 3DS
Celebrated fighting franchise from world renown developer Team Ninja brings new dimensions to the action fighting genre.
May 24, 2011
The Last of Us arrives late 2012 / early 2013
Naughty Dog's new PlayStation 3 action survival game given release window of later this year or possible early next.
February 2, 2012
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Nintendo's Most Expensive Game?
Shigeru Miyamoto spills the beans in a new interview.
September 29, 2011
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Farin Needs Help -- LOTR: War in the North Gameplay Video (PlayStation 3)
Farin carries a huge axe but needs the healing help of his friends in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
November 2, 2011
The Nintendo Difference: What's At Stake for Mario's Kingdom
How bad are things for Nintendo? Well, a Bloomberg story that circulated last week reportedly had investors clamoring for the Kyoto-based gaming giant to start porting its legendary characters over to Apple's iOS devices.
August 16, 2011
The Only Problem with Nintendo's 3DS
Time to switch off my news reporting button and delve into a personal account for a change. I wanted to give my own perspective about my recent experience with the 3DS, which gave me insight into why the system has been a tough sell for Nintendo.
December 1, 2011
This Portable GameCube is What We Really Wanted For Christmas
Getting excited about Nintendo hardware on Christmas is something of an Internet meme, and hardware modder "Tchay" saw fit to complete his own ambitious Nintendo project this past holiday weekend.
December 27, 2011
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Ubisoft jumps on Nintendo's 'Wii U'
French videogame titan Ubisoft is throwing its weight behind Nintendo's second-generation Wii U videogame console.
June 9, 2011
Ubisoft to Release Just Dance Kids 2 in North America in October
The #1 dance game for kids and families is back; now available on all motion platforms.
August 22, 2011
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Video streaming use on gaming consoles jumps: Nielsen
Watching video on-demand services nabs the largest share of console time on, of all the gaming machines, Nintendo's Wii.
December 15, 2011
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White and pink 3DS holiday bundles headed to Europe
Nintendo readies two bundles for the holiday season; EU gets Ice White handheld with Super Mario 3D Land; Nintendogs + Cats joins Coral Pink package.
October 25, 2011
Why Nintendo Has No Games
Nintendo explains shortage of new games and outlines plan of action.
October 31, 2011
Wii 2 has Blu-ray, will outperform PS3?
A couple of days ago we reported that Nintendo is expected to drop the price of the Wii to $149.99 on May 15. The rumor was backed up by an internal price list from KMart stating the same price drop on three console bundles.
April 15, 2011
Wii Fit Exercises May Help COPD Patients
Wii Workouts May Help Patients Improve Muscle Tone, Fitness, Researchers Say
May 16, 2011
Wii getting a redesign
"Streamlined" hardware set for Europe this year, but Nintendo of America has "no plans" to bring new bundle over; updated Wii to sit horizontally, lose backward compatibility with GameCube.
August 17, 2011
Wii U "will launch in 2012, after April 1st," reveals Nintendo of America president
It looks like the new Nintendo Wii U console "will launch in 2012? but not until "after April 1st", as Nintendo of America President and Chief Operating Officer told Forbes' David M. Ewalt yesterday.
July 5, 2011
Wii U has 50 per cent more power than rivals
After Nintendo revealed the Wii U at this year's E3, a continuous stream of rumours and further details have emerged. Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are all now battling for a piece of consumers' lives, evolving their respective hardware into home entertainment hubs, rather than simply gaming systems.
June 15, 2011
Wii U is not a 'next generation' console, analyst says
Nintendo's upcoming game console, the Wii U, is not really a "next-generation" platform, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said in an interview published yesterday with Industry Gamers.
October 11, 2011
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Xenoblade Chronicles Confirmed for North America
The game (or a certain version of it) may be a GameStop exclusive.
December 2, 2011
Xenoblade Chronicles Review
One of the Wii's first and last epic JRPGs is the best thing to emerge from this troubled genre in the past five years.
August 15, 2011
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