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Mega Man X Marks The Nintendo Download

In a Nintendo Download populated by baby simulations, demos, and piano tutors, only one ancient robot has the power to make this week’s downloadable Nintendo games not completely suck. That robot is Mega Man X, making his Virtual Console debut in the form of the original Super Nintendo game. Dr. Light has been dead for…

By Mike Fahey Published April 18, 2011

Wii Price Cut Takes Effect

The rumored price drop for the Wii, which many take as a pre-E3 move signaling Nintendo’s announcement of a Wii successor, has taken effect. The black console bundle is $169.99 at Best Buy. Target is expected to follow suit Monday. [GenGame]

By Owen Good Published April 16, 2011

The Great Big ‘Wii 2’ Rumor Round-Up

Nintendo’s successor to the wildly successful Wii looks like it’s going to be officially revealed at E3 2011—if not sooner—based on numerous reports that the company’s next generation console is real, really powerful and already in the hands of video game developers. A flurry of details, none of them officially confirmed by Nintendo, have been…

By Michael McWhertor Published April 15, 2011

Rumor: Wii Price Cut Hits Monday At Target

We were expecting Nintendo to (perhaps) slash the price of its current console next month. But we may see a cheaper Wii in North America as soon as Monday, if reports from retailer Target are accurate. GenGame claims to have evidence of a price drop for the Wii coming to Target stores, which will purportedly…

By Michael McWhertor Published April 15, 2011

Wii 2 Controller “Like an iPad with Buttons”, Says a French Person

Destructoid has done us the kindness of translating some rumors about the upcoming successor to the Nintendo Wii from French gaming site 01net. The most interesting part? There’s a new controller coming around the bend that’s part Wiimote, part mini touchscreen tablet. The controller itself is said to include a 6″ single touch screen, d-pad,…

By Joel Johnson Published April 15, 2011

How Did The Japanese Earthquake Impact The 3DS? The PSP?

March’s Tohoku Earthquake destroyed towns, took people’s lives and left tens of thousand homeless. Out of courtesy, game developers postponed games and one company even canceled a title outright. March was a bad month for the video game business in Japan. March was a bad month. Period. According to Famitsu publisher Enterbrain, the impact of…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 15, 2011

The Blindingly Obvious Improvements We Want From Nintendo’s Next Games

We’ve already made clear the blindingly obvious things we want to see Nintendo improve upon with regards to its next piece of home console hardware. Now let’s make clear what we want from that piece of hardware’s games It’s becoming increasingly likely that come E3 – or maybe even later this month – Nintendo will…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 15, 2011

The 3DS Has Been Outsold By…The DS

A couple of interesting things to note from the launch of the Nintendo 3DS: it was outsold during the month of March in the US by the Nintendo DS, 460,000 to 400,000. Granted, the DS had a whole month to sell that number, but still. Taking a little more gloss off the 3DS’ release in…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 15, 2011

Ocarina Of Time’s 3D Remake Grows Up, Gets 19 New Screenshots

While The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 3D for the Nintendo 3DS may be in development at a third party, the game is in good hands. And is still, for something first released last milennium, looking great. It’ll be out in North America on June 19.

By Luke Plunkett Published April 15, 2011

The Perfect Nintendo 3DS Experience… A Street Pass Bonanza With A Cameo Appearance By A Real Shark

What happens when a bunch of game journalists and game developers from Capcom converge in Miami for a multi-day showcase of Capcom games? A lot of 3DS Street Passing. This is how Nintendo’s unusual approach to social networking is supposed to work. (Note: The image you see above before starting the video features the Mii…

By Stephen Totilo Published April 14, 2011

The Blindingly Obvious Improvements We Want in Wii 2

A thinning Wii release list, a rumored impending price drop, and reports that Nintendo is about to reveal its next console all seemingly point to one thing: Nintendo is about to reveal its next console Game Informer says the successor to the Wii—Wii 2, Nintendo HD, Super Wii, GameCube 3, whatever you want to call…

By Michael McWhertor Published April 14, 2011

Pikachu Just Felt Like Destroying Something Beautiful

Kevin Bolk pulled out all of the stops when creating this “Poke-Fight Club” illustration. Meowth is collecting all of those pika-punches! Related Rampages: Wrath of Conan | Weegie Doctor (More) Poke-Fight Club by Kevin Bolk (deviantART) (Twitter) Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to Justin Page’s Rampaged Reality and…

By Michael McWhertor Published April 14, 2011

New Nintendo Console Debuting At E3 This June, Launching In 2012, More Powerful Than Xbox 360 and PS3

Nintendo’s next console will debut at E3 in June, moving the maker of Mario and Zelda into the HD era. The news, first reported by Game Informer who cited anonymous sources in their report today, confirms rumors that have been swirling for months in the wake of slowing game releases from Nintendo. Furthermore, we’ve heard…

By Stephen Totilo Published April 14, 2011

What Will You Find Inside Pokémon Black And White‘s Secret Egg?

In the Pokémon Black and White cartoon, Ash will soon find himself the proud owner of a mysterious Pokémon egg. From April 27 through May 31, fans can snag their own Secret Egg from Toys “R” Us and play along. Pokémon players are used to visiting retail stores to acquire special new Pokémon, but this…

By Mike Fahey Published April 14, 2011

Seeing Mario From A New Perspective

The world’s most famous plumber certainly looks…hairier from down here. A Star Is Born by David Shearer

By Luke Plunkett Published April 14, 2011

No, This Isn’t Box Art For A PS2 Game

Mysterious Wii game Pandora’s Tower gets box art and black box packaging – which Japanese netizens are saying looks PS2-esque. The Nintendo published title will be out in Japan on May 26. No word on Western release. Wii『パンドラの塔』のパッケージから神ゲー臭がする

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 14, 2011

Meet Doctor Lautrec, Konami’s 3DS Answer To Professor Layton

With an older, learned gentleman in a silly hat determined to solve mysteries alongside his young assistant, Konami’s Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights for the Nintendo 3DS could easily be confused with Nintendo’s Professor Layton at first glance. Let’s look a little deeper. It’s impossible not to compare Konami’s upcoming 3DS game with Level-5’s…

By Mike Fahey Published April 13, 2011

Pokémon Global Link Is Open For Business

As promised, the Global Link service for Pokémon Black and White is now live. Head over to the Global Link website and register your copy of Pokémon to unlock new features in your copy of the games.

By Mike Fahey Published April 13, 2011

The Super Nintendo You Can Hold In The Palm Of Your Hand

And no, don’t make a Game Boy Advance joke, you smart-ass. Hyperkin’s Supaboy is an upcoming handheld unit that’s actually a Super Nintendo. Like, you have to insert Super Nintendo cartridges to play it. Currently slated for a North American release, the Supaboy will play both American and Japanese carts. It also supports multiplayer, as…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011

Now These Are Some Nice 3DS Cases

You’re an adult. You like to keep things classy. You like to rock your 3DS in a pouch that not only keeps it safe, but does not scream “I GOT THIS AS A PREORDER BONUS FROM GAMESTOP”. You should, then, look at Watefield’s 3DS cases. The classy bag company is offering three takes on a…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2011