Wii Minus

Wii, Not You –A reader snapped this shot of the new, GameCube-support-free Wii when it arrived in their store. I added the “minus.” (Aren’t I silly.)

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This is Battlefield 3’s Launch Trailer

This is the official launch trailer for Battlefield 3, due out next week.

The trailer gives you a glimpse at the game’s fairly unseen single player campaign. More »

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Nintendo Dishes on November 3DS Update

Next month, Nintendo will be releasing a big update for the 3DS. Today, the Kyoto-based game maker discussed what is in store.

With the update, it will become possible to transfer batches of data from one 3DS to another. More »

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Three Incredibly Cool, Incredibly Rare Nintendo 3DS Consoles

Nintendo did reveal new Nintendo 3DS hardware today. But Nintendo isn’s selling these 3DS consoles. No, Nintendo is giving them away.

Club Nintendo winners have an opportunity to win special Nintendo 3DS units that feture Princess Peach, Mario, and Toad motifs. More »

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Mario Kart 7 Is a Place for Like-Minded Racers To Meet

Like chucking turtle shells while carting? Have I got a group of gamers for you. Today, Nintendo announced that Mario Kart 7 would be bringing community features to the long-running Mario Kart series. More »

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Nintendo 3DS Getting a New Way to Send Messages

Starting this December, the 3DS is getting a new messaging system called “Nintendo Letterbox” that will allow 3DS owners to send notes and photos as well as sounds to friends. More »

In Defense of Online Passes

Earlier this week we posted a Speak Up on Kotaku in which a commenter condemned the practice of online passes. Today commenter Odin plays devil’s advocate, explaining how online passes may actually help the industry. More »

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The Surprising Stories That Connect Batman: Arkham City to Arkham Asylum

At the end of 2008’s Batman: Arkham Asylum, all’s well: the Dark Knight’s triumphant, the Joker’s downed and Gotham City’s still a safe, intact place. More »

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Check Out the First Pages of DC Comics’ Fury of Firestorm #2

We like comics around here and have a first look at a new one-and hopefully a good one-for you. This is Fury of the Firestorm: The Nuclear Men #2 from DC Comics, which picks up with two high school students dealing with the fact they’ve not just turned into two nuclear-powered heroes… More »

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A Deeper Look at Call of Duty Elite’s Compete Support

The sorta free, sorta not Call of Duty Elite community and website service has a lot of moving parts. Here’s a look at one of those: The game’s Compete features. More »

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Diablo III Will be Free To World of Warcraft Annual Pass Subscribers

Diablo III will be free to play for annual pass World of Warcraft subscribers, Blizzard announced at their convention.

Starting today you can go and sign up for the World of Warcraft annual pass. More »

Diablo III Will be Free To World of Warcraft Annual Pass Subscribers

Diablo III will be free to play for annual pass World of Warcraft subscribers, Blizzard announced at their convention.

Starting today you can go and sign up for the World of Warcraft annual pass. More »

Diablo III Will be Free To World of Warcraft Annual Pass Subscribers

Diablo III will be free to play for annual pass World of Warcraft subscribers, Blizzard announced at their convention.

Starting today you can go and sign up for the World of Warcraft annual pass. More »

Diablo III Will be Free To World of Warcraft Annual Pass Subscribers

Diablo III will be free to play for annual pass World of Warcraft subscribers, Blizzard announced at their convention.

Starting today you can go and sign up for the World of Warcraft annual pass. More »

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