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Roger Ebert Uses His Powers For Good

Film critic Roger Ebert sometimes uses his powers for evil. But this time he is not. In an editorial in Newsweek, Ebert explains why he hates 3D. Ebert being Ebert, his argument is directed at films, but with the PS3 getting 3D and Nintendo rolling out its own 3D portable game device, the Nintendo 3DS,…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2010

Nintendo’s First 3D Technology Shot A Spaceship At Mario’s Face

When Nintendo first revealed the 3DS handheld, many people pointed out it wasn’t the company’s first foray into 3D. But while the Virtual Boy did indeed precede the 3DS, it wasn’t Nintendo’s first piece of 3D technology either. That honour goes to the Famicom 3D, an accessory released only for the Famicom system in Japan,…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 30, 2010

The Muppet That Ate Your DS (And Your Soul)

Oh God, it’s so terrifying Meet the Padded Puppet Pouch! It’s a…padded puppet pouch for the DS, that pulls two jobs as both a puppet and a pouch for your DS. Just like the name says! It’s by CTA Digital, and while we’ve chuckled at most of the company’s previous efforts in the gaming peripheral…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 29, 2010

GameStop: It Is Not Cool To Take Pictures And Send Them To Internet Sites

While you were probably happy seeing proof of the imminent arrival of the black Wii on American shores, retailer GameStop is less so, sending a lengthy email to its stores earlier today in the wake of the console’s “leak“. In a delicious irony, reader thecenturyslayer now passes along the following piece of internal correspondence, which…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 29, 2010

Who Needs the Carpool Lane When You Have Red Shells?

Mario’s moved to SoCal and upgraded his wheels. BMW with vanity plate spied on the 405 in L.A., as seen on The Tanooki.

By Owen Good Published April 28, 2010

One More Reason To Be Jealous of Japan’s Club Nintendo

The Japanese version of Club Nintendo is getting a new batch of Things We Want But Can’t Have—at least not yet—with a quartet of new Nintendo-themed bamboo fans. Yes, we’re now coveting Mario fans. The latest batch of prizes offered at Nintendo’s customer rewards program include two Super Mario Bros. fans and two Animal Crossing…

By Michael McWhertor Published April 28, 2010

Firm: Sony Brand Less Valuable than Microsoft, Cigarettes, Beer, Toothpaste

Millward Brown Optimor, a “global brand strategy” analyst firm, just stepped into a heaping pile of fanboy doodoo with its latest rankings of the 100 most valuable brands in the world, pegging Sony at 94th. Nintendo is 32nd, Microsoft fourth. That’s behind Marlboro (at No. 7) Budweiser (No. 38) and Colgate (No. 47). Considering that…

By Owen Good Published April 28, 2010

Black Wii Bundle Shows Up In GameStop Marketing

GameStop stores’ monthly poster shipment includes this lovely advertisement for the rumored black Nintendo Wii, bundled with Wii Sports, Wii MotionPlus, and Wii Sports Resort. An anonymous GameStop employee sent us an image of the new poster, which arrived in a monthly shipment with instructions to hold until May 4, five days before earlier rumors…

By Mike Fahey Published April 28, 2010

Play Super Mario Bros. As Mega Man, Link, Samus, And More!

What if you could play the original Super Mario Bros. with other classic video game characters, controlling just as they did in their own titles? Well now you can, with Simon Belmont, Link, Samus, Mega Man, and Bill from Contra. Super Mario Crossover is a flash recreation of the original Super Mario Bros. with a…

By Mike Fahey Published April 28, 2010

The Best Morning Of His Life

“I have such fond memories of exploring Kokiri forest that morning. My mom says the game’s music gives her chills.” As seen on Reddit, as posted by mattroidprime

By Brian Crecente Published April 28, 2010

Nintendo DS Game Made Into Japanese TV Show

Japan-only Nintendo DS title Tomodachi Collection is making its way to the small screen. Or the wide-screen. The flat-screen? The plasma screen. Or the LED screen? You get the picture. Starting on May 5, program “Koi no Kaitou!? Tomokore Ni-Se” (Love’s Answer?! Tomodachi Collection 2nd Gen) commences on Tokyo MX. It stars 25-year-old celebrity Mari…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 28, 2010

NSFW: Putting Jugs In Old Famicom Games

This is fami_fami. It appears to be one man’s quest to put boobs in as many Famicom (NES) games as he can. Boobs and…other things! This is not safe for work He is literally finding images or scenes in which women are presented in Famicom games, and then editing them so they’re topless. In some…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 28, 2010

Wii Gets 25% Price Cut (Down Under)

While Americans enjoyed a Wii price cut last year, Australian gamers were left out in the cold (well, sunshine), continuing to pay the same price we had since 2006. That all changes tomorrow. Yes, starting April 29, the Wii will go from AUD$400 to AUD$300 (USD$370-USD$275), a massive 25% price cut. The basic offer will…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 28, 2010

Next Nintendo DS Game Keeps Going And Going

Picross 3D, the puzzle sequel set for release from Nintendo next week, will have a lot of content, content that keeps coming out. This is becoming something of a Nintendo — and game industry — trend. A Nintendo rep showing Kotaku the Picross 3D game yesterday said that the cartridge for the game will contain…

By Stephen Totilo Published April 27, 2010

The Prettiest Custom Nintendo 64 You’ll See Today

Or at least the most feminine and flowery, as hand painted by Kotaku tipster James, who describes his creation as Cath Kidston-inspired and for his girlfriend, not his grandmother.

By Michael McWhertor Published April 26, 2010

Rumor: Black Wii Comes To North America In May

When will North American Wii owners finally have a sleek black console that matches their black Wii Remote, Nunchuk and Classic Controller? Maybe as early as May, according to multiple retail sources. Tipsters from Target, GameStop and Future Shop—as well as one shopper at FYE, where the black Wii bundle is apparently available for pre-order—tell…

By Michael McWhertor Published April 26, 2010

These Are Your Favorite Kotaku-themed WarioWare D.I.Y. Games

After much work and voting on your part, we’re left with nearly a dozen mini-games created on the Nintendo DS to delight and amuse. More importantly for these 11 finalists, the WarioWare D.I.Y. games are also a chance to win a pretty sweet prize package: The grand prize winner of our DIY contest will receive…

By Brian Crecente Published April 26, 2010

This Is What The Original Mario Looked Like In High School

He may not have a mustache, proper plumbing gear or bear a remote resemblance to the Mario of Donkey Kong, but this is what the man who inspired Nintendo to name their most famous character looked like in 1952. Mario Segale was once Nintendo of America’s landlord, but he’s better known for being the naming…

By Michael McWhertor Published April 26, 2010

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Preview: Tougher, Easier

With their next Mario game, it once again appears that Nintendo is trying to have it both ways. I’m not complaining. Super Mario Galaxy 2 appears to be harder than its predecessor, while offering several ways to make the game quite easy. Plus some fat has been trimmed to make room for an apparent abundance…

By Stephen Totilo Published April 26, 2010

The Nintendo Download: It’s A Good Week To Own A DSi

This week’s Nintendo Download is packed to the brim with DSiWare goodness, with six titles ranging from Ferrari racing to an augmented reality shooter that gives players something to do with the DSi’s built-in camera. I might actually spend some points on DSiWare this week, which hasn’t happened since I bought my DSi in the…

By Mike Fahey Published April 26, 2010