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Metal Gear 3DS Screenshots

During Nintendo’s E3 press conference earlier today, the Metal Gear Solid series made a surprise appearance courtesy of a short tech demo. Here are some screenshots from that demo. Remember, this is just a demo. All we could do at the hands-on event was guide a camera around, checking out the action in the third…

Rumor: 3DS Gets Ocarina Of Time Remake [Update]

These six images show what looks a lot like an Ocarina of Time remake for the new Nintendo 3DS. They’re available via a workaround on Nintendo’s E3 press site. Curiously, no announcement was made of the game during the company’s E3 press conference. Maybe it was being saved for later, like Zelda Wii was last…

Kid Icarus 3DS Screenshots

In one of E3’s more pleasant surprises, Nintendo icon Kid Icarus is returning in an all-new game for the Nintendo 3DS. These are the first official screenshots of the game, which will be one of the 3D handheld’s launch titles.

Zelda: Skyward Sword’s Debut Trailer

Here’s the debut trailer for new Zelda game, Skyward Swords. I didn’t think I had genuine excitement left in me for a Wii Zelda game, but this new art style is gorgeous Click to view Click to view

First Zelda: Skyward Sword Screenshots

Here are the first official screenshots for the new Legend of Zelda game, Skyward Sword. They let you see clearly for the first time the game’s new art style, which blends Twilight Princess’ realism with Wind Wakers cel shading.

Official 3DS Pictures Show It’s A Pretty Little Thing

It’s not until you see official press shots of the new handheld that you realise how pretty the new 3DS really is. Sure, at first glance it looks like a regular DS, but it’s the little touches that make all the difference. The glossy finish, the smooth thumbstick and the gentle, almost unnoticeable curve on…

3DS Traces Its Roots to GameCube

In an interview with Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, the man behind the development of the Nintendo 3DS said a version of its 3D technology was being tested as far back as the company’s GameCube days. Hideki Konno told Iwata that Nintendo developers had tested 3D technology with Luigi’s Mansion shortly after that game was released.…

Hands-On With Seven Nintendo 3DS Games and Gadgets

It feels like a sleight of hand, of mind, of eye: But hold Nintendo’s 3DS in front of you, turn it on and the top screen drops away turning the imagined world 3D. There are some kinks that still need to be worked out for the upcoming, glasses-free 3D gaming device. The window in which…

What You’ll Be Playing on the Nintendo 3DS

When Nintendo boasted of a who’s-who already at work on games for the 3DS, they weren’t fooling around. The full list of titles coming for the new handheld feature such names as Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, and Assassin’s Creed. The list of Nintendo first- and third-party games, described as a partial accounting, according to…

A Quick Look At Wii Party

No console does mini games like the Wii. Here’s a look at the ultimate mini-game compilation, Wii Party, live from the Nintendo E3 2010 press conference

Your First Look At The Nintendo 3DS

Direct from our Nintendo E3 press conference liveblog, here are the first images of the Nintendo 3DS. Isn’t it pretty?

A Who’s Who of Games is Developing for the 3DS

Nintendo touted a lineup of 20 top publishers on board to develop games for the new 3DS, including titles such as Street Fighter IV, Ninja Gaiden and the Metal Gear Solid franchise. The titles mentioned include:DJ Hero 3D, Kingdom Hearts 3D, Saints Row, Madden NFL, Dead or Alive 3D, Ninja Gaiden, Street Fighter IV, Ridge…

3DS’ Launch Title Will be Kid Icarus Uprising

Kid Icarus’ long awaited return was revealed today by Nintendo; he will star in Kid Icarus Uprising a title designed specifically for the new Nintendo 3DS. In the the debut trailer, Pit appeared with a cheery, “Sorry to keep you waiting,” as the familiar Kid Icarus theme soared over the gameplay sequences. Kid Icarus’ debut…

Donkey Kong’s Back with Donkey Kong Country Returns

Retro Studios, best known for its work on the Metroid series, the Texas-based studio takes a swing at Donkey Kong with Donkey Kong Country Returns, a sidescrolling platformer due out this holiday. A trailer at E3 showed Donkey Kong romping through mine cart levels, swinging from vines and and pirate ship levels.

Kirby Gets His First Game on the Wii

Kirby gets his first game in seven years with Kirby’s Epic Yarn on the Wii, a platformer with cloth texture art-style. The game is coming this fall, Nintendo said. The title is the first game from Masahiro Sakurai’s new company, Sora. A demonstration showed an adorable Kirby romping around a landscape created from cloth, yarn…

Miyamoto Makes One Hell Of An Entrance At Nintendo’s E3 Presser

When Nintendo’s Bill Trinen failed to master the new Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto has no choice but to teleport in to help. Okay, so it’s not so much teleporting as it is ripping through a piece of paper. We do what we can in the land of make-believe. Follow our…

Wii Party Coming To North America

Already pencilled in for Japan, Wii Party is coming to North America. The game features a slew of social, party-type games — 13 different party modes in all. There is a game board island and a balance boat game, among many others. It will be out this holiday season in North America.

Goldeneye‘s Return to Wii Confirmed

Nintendo just confirmed the return of the beloved first-person shooter Goldeneye. The title will be a Wii exclusive. Daniel Craig will star as James Bond and the game will feature eight classic bond characters. It releases this holiday. Click to view

Mario Sports Mix 2011 Coming in 2011

Mario Sports Mix, an arcade-style medley of sports games starring Mario and his friends, will be coming to the Wii in 2011. A trailer shown at Nintendo’s E3 press conference showed Mario, Donkey Kong and others playing hockey, volleyball, dodgeball and basketball in a lively, cartoonish style.

Link Returns to Wii with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

At E3, Nintendo announced the return of The Legend of Zelda for the Wii with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto demonstrated the game, showing a control scheme using the Wiimote and Nunchuk as Link’s sword and shield. The game takes advantage of Nintendo’s Wii MotionPlus Wii Remote add-on. Players use the…