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The 10 most gameplay enabling Nintendo systems

Nintendo has a rich history of innovative and gameplay contributing hardware. You know: new hardware twists that improve the way we interactive with games. Having played all of the company’s systems since 1986, here’s how I’d rank ’em in terms of most gameplay enabling to least gameplay enabling: Nintendo DS. Whose to blame for the ongoing touch gaming revolution? This litt...

New trailer for Rayman Origins is the pure hotness!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vq2UufgkWM[/youtube] The only problem I have with this game is which platform to get it for. Do I stick with the tried and true console controls of the Wii, or do I experience the game in an entirely new perspective on the 3DS?! Decisions, decisions! Oh boy does this game look good, I can’t wait. If you are picking this game up, what platform are you ...

This weeks Nintentunes is the bee’s knees!

What a perfect day it has been. My Chargers beat the much hated Chiefs, Werder Bremen scraped out a win in the Bundesliga, and now it’s time for Nintentunes! This week join us we take a trip down memory lane and visit some of the best music this side of Abby Road. If you dare, head past the break and fill your Sunday with the joy of music! Just be sure to drop us a few lines letting us know ...

Kirby Mass Attack: “The closest thing to a Canvas Curse sequel we’ll ever see”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5T9eVfuiOo[/youtube] Kirby Mass Attack (out today) is getting really good reviews. Here’s one in particular: There will inevitably be Kirby purists who will baulk at the rather unorthodox gameplay concept behind Kirby Mass Attack, but if they do they’ll be missing out on one of Kirby’s most unique adventures to date. While there are a few ...

What upcoming Nintendo game are you most excited to play this year?

Although I wish it had fewer cutscenes, I’ll go with Zelda: Skyward Sword out Nov. 20 on Wii. What about you? If you could only pick one game spanning all three current Nintendo systems, what game are you most excited to play by year’s end?

This game looks and sounds fun

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cprt6sHzkpA[/youtube] A lot like Trials HD with more players. Arrives tomorrow on WiiWare for $15. Interested?

Is this the beginning of the end for Nintentunes?

Just kidding! Today’s episode of Nintentunes is brought to you by the letter R.

Is Nintendo following in the footsteps of Sega and Atari? Not likely.

Look, I won’t sugar coat it for you, Nintendo is certainly in a funk at the moment with the slow sales of the 3DS and the absence of games for Wii. Should we all jump ship and swear off Nintendo because of these missteps? Not necessarily.  Rumors of Nintendo having problems during the development of Wii U have been swirling around the Internet, stating that the Wii U is supposedly in “d...

What Nintendo game do you regret not buying?

I don’t know if it’s my biggest regret ’ there are dozens of heralded Nintendo games I have yet to purchase. But I really regret not buying the Metroid Prime Trilogy. Freakin’ thing sells for almost $140 now. Even though I owned the original three, I want the “remastered” trilogy. What about you: What Nintendo game do you most regret passing on? See also: What Ninte...

Dragon Quest X revealed as an online RPG – what do you think?

Looks like Dragon Quest X is going to be an online RPG, possibly needing a monthly fee. We had a lot of fans of the DS masterpiece Dragon Quest IX around here when that came out, but now I’m curious to see what you think of Dragon Quest X, coming to Wii and Wii-U. Is this what you want?

New Zelda collector’s edition: I love gold!

Nintendo today announced a limited edition Zelda: Skyward Sword bundle for $70, containing the game and a gold wiimote. “While supplies last,” you get a special music CD featuring select songs from the Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary concert. Will you buy this, or will you go with the default $50 package?

Nintentunes: Classical Nintendo music 101

NES – Mega Man 6 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKHVUupbqx0[/youtube] Mega Man 6 was released toward the end of the NES life-cycle, and was largely overshadowed by series spin-off (the first of many many such spin-offs) Mega Man X which released just 3 months later for the SNES. Mega Man 6 is my favorite title in the series, mainly because of the off the wall Robot Masters that were...