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3DS to be popular with recreational drug enthusiasts – sound visualization revealed
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLyZQ0nSqhY[/youtube] Looks cool and we can’t even see it in 3D! [source: Nintendo 3DS Blog]
The BIT.TRIP Epic Reaches Its Grand Finale
The acclaimed BIT.TRIP game series for the WiiWareâ„¢ service has thrilled audiences with its mix of retro style and inventive game play. This week, new and longtime fans are invited to experience the series’ final installment, BIT.TRIP FLUX, and join CommanderVideo for one more unforgettable ride. Also this week, the Nintendo DSiWareâ„¢ service offers a variety of new hand-held games to s...
Overseas 3DS review: “Poor battery life, yet mesmerizing”
The Telegraph writes: As prepared as you may think you are after the raucous, widespread hype Nintendo’s new video games console has garnered, the first time you peer into the screen of the 3DS –the revolutionary glasses-free 3D handheld– it catches you off guard. Your brain just isn’t ready for it, your eyes squinting and focussing, just to make the 3D ‘work’. ...
Past Nintendo handheld launches
The wait for Nintendo’s newest handheld is almost over for us Yanks. During the recent lauch in Japan, 400,000 units were sold as the 3DS sold out almost instantly. The Internets seem to be split on the 3DS launch line up, and whether the games are compelling. What titles have past Nintendo handhelds launched with?
Black and White Sunday approaches
March 6 is one week away. For me, that means goodbye $34.95 plus tax. Yes, I’m falling for it again. I’m picking up Pokemon Black/White with the slim hope that maybe…just maybe…it’ll offer something fresh in its gameplay and plot beyond the graphics overhaul. On the other hand, it’s a no-lose situation. Even if the experience is 99% the same, I’m pretty mu...
Shocking news: Nintendo 3DS sells out in Japan
Think it’ll happen everywhere else, too? [source]
Donkey Kong spotted hanging out with bananas
Anyone else find DK and Diddy hanging out on your bananas? Looks like he’s promoting a Chiquita Bananas contest where you show off your Donkey Kong dance skills for a chance to win a trip to Chichen Itza in Mexico. The deadline is tomorrow.
Nintendo news round-up: Two new Pokémon games to catch, 3DS released in Japan, and more
– If Okamiden isn’t your cup of tea, perhaps either Pokémon Black or White can tide you over before the imminent release of the 3DS. Both versions in the fifth iteration of the series will be released to North America on March 6, 2011. And now, with a limited time offer, if you pre-order from Amazon you can receive two special bonuses: a Liberty Pass to obtain the mythical Victini (no...
Potential
The augmented reality playing cards included with the 3DS (currently being pawed and played in Japan) are as much for the enjoyment of the player as they are for the minds of third party developers. If your mind—player or developer—isn’t racing with ideas after viewing this video (2:00 mark onward), you may have been secretly lobotomized as a young child.
The Wii games that should be on your radar
Can you hear that? That’s the sound of the Wii’s arthritis ridden bones creaking as it yells at you to get off of it’s lawn. Yes, it seems more apparent with every quarterly report that Nintendo will soon be forced to show their hand and reveal the Wii’s successor. That certainly doesn’t mean that there aren’t any great games left for the console, so with that s...
Developers should follow Nintendo’s lead with 3DS titles
Developers should follow Nintendo’s lead with 3DS titles and not put “3D” in the name of your game. It’s a little trendy and doesn’t get me any more excited for your game, but nearly 40% of the launch titles felt the need to include it in their name. It’s sort of like all the “…Revolution” games that came out when the Wii was released. I have t...
Sad survey: Majority of gamers don’t miss arcades
The March issue of Nintendo Power has a survey in which they asked readers if they missed arcades or not. Only 43% said yes. 30% said not really. 27% said they never frequented arcades. How sad. For any younglings in the room, arcades were popular in America from the late ’70s to mid ’90s. Although they still have a place in Japan, the closest thing you’ll find here is Chuck E. C...