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IGN has the scoop on Japanese gaming mag Famitsu’s latest edition revealing that Masahiro Sakurai, formerly of HAL Labs, will be working on Super Smash Bros Revolution. Sakurai was involved with Super Smash Bros Melee but left Nintendo’s HAL Lab to head up his own company. It came as a surprise when Nintendo top-man Iwata asked him at E3 to take part in Smash Bros for the Revolution. S...[Read More]

Nintendo has chosen Vital Marketing to increase exposure among urban youth demographics. According to a press release, “In addition to creating experiential marketing programs aimed at the urban demographic, Vital Marketing will serve Nintendo on several other capacities. They will help construct the brands urban positioning statements as well as develop image building programs…”...[Read More]

Are you looking for some homebrew to run on your DS? Try Don Simon, a DS version of the classic Simon game. It’s a simple game and even utilizes the touch screen, although I’m not sure how involved installing it will be. What are the chances Nintendo will distribute small free games like this one? [Source: ndsupdates.com]

Nintendo has announced that it will use a password controlled system to enable adults to limit what games can be played on the Revolution. The limits will be based on the game’s rating: E (Everyone), E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older), T (Teen) or M (Mature). From the press release, “How does it work? The actual game software will contain a code indicating the rating, which will activate the...[Read More]

It’s good to be a gamer in Japan. Starting today, Toys R’ Us of Japan will start selling a gold Nintendo DS. No word about a US release, but I bet it could take a while since we seem slow on the color front. What a way to present such a fine piece of gaming hardware. “I love gold!!!” (spoken in a Goldmember accent) [Source: Joystiq]