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This one goes out to all our European friends. What’s the initial reaction to the PSP’s launch in comparison to the DS and GBA over there? Are people still excited about the DS? Does Gizmondo have any buzz? [Source: Bloomberg]

Excuse the excess number of posts, but it looks like Nintendogs has been moving units as well as DS systems in the US. Nintendo announced that they sold 250,000 copies of the game in the US during it’s first week. This represents 15% of all DS owners which is an adoption rate unprecedented for a gaming system. Welcome to the next generation. [Source: Gamasutra]

The American Red Cross as well as local religious and civil groups are now taking donations for relief efforts in the gulf coast. News sources are reporting that Hurricane Katrina is the most devastating natural disaster in US history. Hundreds have died and thousands are said to be without a home for several months. Give if you can. DONATE NOW! (via Red Cross)

Well it’s been two months since we posted this pop quiz. Have your thoughts changed at all? Which do you think it will be? How will the Revolution perform during the next round of consoles?     A. It will place second.    B. It will do what it’s name implies: Revolutionize gaming.    C. It will become the Apple Computer of con...

1up has a decent read on the evolution of Revolution controller ideas. It’ll conjure up memories of when most of this ideas we’re released during the past several months. This one is by far the best posted image. Read [Source: 1up via Nintendo Now]

From the creator of Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda…Nintendo DS $29.99 Nintendogs is a pet simulation game that plots you as a puppy trainer. There are no bosses and no game endings. Sounds straight forward enough though it’s not the premise of the game that makes it an extreme pleasure. It’s the first class gameplay, new interface mechanics, and slick presentation that make it a hit. ...

For all you Slashdot readers and Eternal Darkness fans out there, you might already know that Nintendo has gotten it’s patent for a sanity system used in a video game. Although the patent was originally filed back in 2000, looks like the US government has finally granted them with the proprietary rights. Eternal Darkness is one of my all time favs on the GameCube. Imagine the possibilities o...

[Update: Sorry folks, this one may have been a little preemptive on our part (even though many sites are reporting). Call it wishful thinking but if Nintendo doesn’t show it at this event, then when?] Well it looks like official reports are coming in and that Nintendo President Satoru Iwata will in fact display the Revolution controller this September 16 at the Tokyo Games Show. That’s...

Has the DS “revolutionized” the portable gaming industry? After looking like idiots while talking to our Nintendogs with ridiculously large smiles, we’re starting to think so. Are you surprised with the handheld’s success? 4CR has posted last weeks system sales with their YTD totals (see below). It’s pretty impressive. How can Nintendo keep impressing and what does it...

Mario Superstar Baseball gets an average ratio of 77% on game rankings. Why is it that a good number of Mario sports and party games have below 80%, yet they are a blast to play? Now I’m not saying that Mario Superstar Baseball is a great achievement in video game history, but it’s really fun. I guess I just don’t understand the current game rankings system. Here’s my overs...

Here’s a list of DS games that more than likely have gotten little media coverage. Some include screenshots and they all come from Nintendo’s site. Air Assault 2Big Mutha TruckersBlades of Thunder *with screenshots!Boktai (Working Title)Dragon Ball Z*with screenshots!Mini RC Rally*with screenshots!Mobile Suit Gundam SeedMoonlight FablesMonster RancherOne PiecePirates of the CaribbeanSp...

For some good tips, hints, and strategies, check out 1up’s Nintendogs Strategy Guide. You can also learn how to unlock the oh so coveted Dalmation breed. And for the best review this side of the net, check out Wired’s recent review of the game. Once again they prove how a good review is done: concise, personable, and let the reader’s know if it’s fun to play. Classic Moment...