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Yeah, right! Better graphics are the only ingredient to make games more realistic. This video proves that if realism is the point, then developers have a lot more to improve on. But while (2) companies argue over who’s more realistic, who said reality is fun? As for me, I’ll take fiction over reality any day. Warp pipes and stiff FPS anyone?

According to NPD, which tracks US game sales, New Super Mario Bros. was the best selling video game for the month of May in the US with Brain Age holding the No. 3 spot. Nintendo reported selling through 136,500 DS Lite units in only two days since its US launch (Sunday and Monday). Reuters writes: “A Nintendo spokesman said DS Lite sales appear to be on pace with those from the launch of th...

This is what Mario might look had the game been developed in the age of load times by a company other than Nintendo. How different would Mario be today if another company conceived the “Jump Man” idea? (Hint: We’re looking for witty post comments.) [Image courtesy of Joystiq]

Here’s a nice article on how Nintendo could lead in home console market share this generation. Pocket Gamer writes: “Still, the success of DS, and the apparent reason for its success — Nintendo’s championing innovation over graphical firepower — suggests that for the first time in years, Nintendo has a shot at getting the number one spot back. Nintendo has learned. It...

For those that picked up a DS Lite already, let us know what your initial thoughts on the system are. More than you expected? Less? Did you have a hard time finding one? I still can’t get over the brightness and shiny goodness of this thing. Now back to New Super Mario Bros!

Here are all the the videos that met our FREE DS Lite Video Contest requirements. We’re flattered by all the submissions and appreciate all the time spent to put the following together. We’ll be selecting the finalists later today, so someone will be one step closer to winning a DS Lite! Wait for it… The More You Know [Mark] Miyamoto Wii [Chris] Video Promo [Alain] Nintendo Wii C...

Let’s face it; the DS Lite does not look like a conventional game system. It doesn’t even look like a normal portable console. Here’s why: The success of Apple’s iPod is now a case study to all companies selling consumer electronics. The MP3 player’s usability, non-intimidating looks, and hip factor are off the charts. Now I know Apple didn’t invent the color wh...

Contrary to what Nintendo had to say about the World Store DS Lite launch party, one Infendo reader writes: “We got to the Nintendo event and were sadly disappointed. For one [Nintendo] lied to us about the free food. There was no Pizza… there was really no ‘special events’ going on, unlike the E3 party, where they gave away Wii Pins, and T-shirts, and actually DS games. In...

Both Best Buy and Circuit City are giving away a FREE copy of Brain Age with a purchase of a DS Lite for the next week. Ebay it for some extra scratch, play it if you haven’t already, or gift it to a friend in need. Best Buy Coupon Circuit City Coupon

Is the DS Lite a respecter of persons (games)? Check out this video that 4cr dug up comparing Mario’s game startup voice on the original DS and the DS Lite. Have any readers confirmed this? What possibilities does this mean, or is it just a programmer’s added Easter egg? [Thanks, Jaime]