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by Nicholas RoussosAt the Tokyo Gaming Show, Nintendo grabbed the lime light with its unprecedented new take on the console controller. With the first solid impression of where Nintendo wants to take us with this generation, everyone’s mind has begun to wander with possibilities. Many are discussing how the new “freehand-style” control scheme will affect their favorite genres (FP...[Read More]

Gizmodo has a nice write up on the potential effect the new revolution controller could have on gaming. In referring to the new one-handed controller they say “Nintendo is advancing the industry by making the technology more approachable to a larger audience. Remember this moment years from now when you are about to ”˜toss’ off a phone call or ”˜flip’ through a chat room. Nintend...[Read More]

What do you think of the new Micro commercial? I’m thinking it’s a little on the week side. Pink is cool and all, but that much pink should never be mixed with video games. It’s overkill. Just stick with black and silver if you ask me (not that you did). I guess it does point out that Ninny’s pitching it to a different audience though. [Source: 1up]

As many of you know, Mario Kart is coming to the Arcade. Although I stopped going to them back when SNES hit it’s stride (home consoling was just so good then), this game should be pretty fun. I can’t quite figure out the business logic behind the move though other than a new twist on a classic multiplayer game. Being jointly developed with Namco the unit will let you “insert you...[Read More]

What do you get when you cross Nintendo and Lego enthusiasts? The below works of art paying homage to classic franchises. (See also Zelda)[Source: Kotaku]